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| | Once In a LifetimeOn December 9th, 1967, Lynda Bird Johnson married Marine Captain Charles S. Robb in the East Room of the White House. This documentary chronicles the wedding and surrounding events,
beginning with the engagement announcement and the succession of parties, showers and receptions held in her honor, to the ceremony in its entirety. Other highlights include LBJ’s toast at the
rehearsal dinner and both the bachelor’s night out and the bride’s night in with her lady companions. Even the conversion of the East Room into the wedding chapel is included. | Remarks Upon Signing the Civil Rights Act, April 11, 1968On April 11th, President Johnson signed the Civil Rights Act of 1968 – also known as the Fair Housing Act – into law. In his broadcasted comments President Johnson describes the bill as
another important step forward in the cause of Civil Rights. The bill signing took place a week after the assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr. whose memory President Johnson invokes in his
speech. In addition to President Johnson’s comments and imagery of the President signing the bill, this footage also features voiceover by Dan Rather, from CBS News, providing commentary on the
occasion, describing the provisions and prohibitions of the bill, and naming the recipients of the signing pens. | Hurricane Carla Aftermath, no. 1On September 11, 1961, Hurricane Carla made landfall on the Texas coast between Port O’Connor and Port Lavaca, leaving a wake of devastation in her track. Footage of the destruction is
captured in this film; included are scenes of demolished buildings, loose wildlife (including a displaced alligator), and the extensively damaged downtown areas of Port Lavaca and
Galveston. | Hurricane Carla Aftermath, no. 2On September 11, 1961, Hurricane Carla made landfall on the Texas coast between Port O’Connor and Port Lavaca, leaving a wake of devastation in her track. Footage of the destruction is
captured in this film and includes scenes of destroyed homes, flooded neighborhoods, and ruined livestock. | |
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