LBJ 2017 Full Movie fmovies

LBJ Full Movie fmovies

The Story Begins

The story unfolds as Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson and his wife, Lady Bird Johnson, welcome President John F. Kennedy and First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy in Dallas, Texas, on November 22, 1963. Despite the warm reception Kennedy receives, Johnson feels ignored and disgruntled.

The Road to the Presidency

Four years earlier, Johnson, once Senate Majority Leader, pressures senators to support legislation. He’s puzzled why fellow Senator Ralph Yarborough supports Kennedy for the 1960 Democratic presidential nomination. Signs promoting “Johnson for President” appear, but public support still sways towards Kennedy.

The Presidential Election

Defeating Nixon in the 1960 election, Kennedy surprises Johnson by offering him the vice presidency to curb his influence against the administration. Struggling to assert authority, Johnson faces opposition from Kennedy’s advisors. Despite attempts to push civil rights compromises, Johnson’s power diminishes as Kennedy backs away.

The Tragic Turn of Events

In Dallas, shots ring out during the motorcade, and Johnson learns of Kennedy’s assassination. As he takes the presidential oath, uncertainty surrounds his leadership. Deviating from compromise, Johnson embraces civil rights legislation and signs the Civil Rights Act of 1964 into law.

A Legacy Defined

Johnson’s presidency sees the Great Society programs established, yet his involvement in the Vietnam War sparks intense criticism and anti-war protests. Despite his achievements, Johnson declines reelection in 1968, marking a pivotal moment in his political career.

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