President Johnson: Speech To Congress re Voting Rights - The American Promise, excerpts. 15Mar65

NOTE: FOR ORDERING See: www.footagefarm.co.uk or contact us at: Info@Footagefarm.co.uk President Johnson: Speech To Congress re Voting Rights - The American Promise, excerpts. 15Mar65 “...And who among us can say that we would have made the same progress were it not for the American Negro’s persistent bravery, & his faith in American democracy... ...There have been many pressures upon your President and there will be others as the days come and go. But I pledge you tonight that we intend to fight this battle where it should be fought: in the courts, and in the Congress, and in the hearts of men... ...This bill will strike down restrictions to voting in all elections - Federal, State, and local - which have been used to deny Negroes the right to vote. This bill will establish a simple, uniform standard which cannot be used, however ingenious the effort, to flout our Constitution. It will provide for citizens to be registered by officials of the United States Government if the State officials refuse to register them... ...I want to be the President who helped the poor to find their own way and who protected the right of every citizen to vote in every election. I want to be the President who helped to end hatred among his fellow men and who promoted love among the people of all races and all regions and all parties. I want to be the President who helped to end war among the brothers of this earth...” McCormack sitting behind LBJ during speech. After speech LBJ receives standing ovation & congratulated by Congressmen. Civil Rights; Racism; Race; Ethnicity; Social Problems; Segregation; Integration; 1960s;1965; NOTE: May be combined w/ other complete reels to total 10 min. maximum for per reel rate if requested. NOTE: FOR ORDERING See: www.footagefarm.co.uk or contact us at: Info@Footagefarm.co.uk