Lyndon B. Johnson Film Collection (Hofstra University)
"This collection contains 73 films documenting the political activities of Lyndon B. Johnson starting in 1958 (when he was still majority leader of the Senate) and ending in the culmination of his Presidency in 1969. They include his duties as Vice President to John F. Kennedy during 1963, the aftermath of the Kennedy Assassination, Johnson’s inauguration in 1963, and his second term following the election of 1964. The majority of the films include footage of Johnson’s Presidency between 1963- 1969 as captured by the White House Naval Photographic Unit. The films are produced in the fashion of monthly reports on both President Johnson and his family and chronicles life around the White House as well as both personal and presidential travels."
"ilms are available to the public for research at Hofstra, following the rules of the Special Collections Room. We welcome you to visit the library and view this unique window into understanding the personality and leadership style of President Lyndon B. Johnson."