httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2-Ot0orIFUk
LBJ Campaign 1941
(Saturday, June 28, 1941) — Texas Governor and radio personality W. Lee “Pappy” O’Daniel narrowly defeated U.S. Rep. Lyndon Johnson today for the U.S. Senate in a special election by only 1,311 votes (click here to watch “American Experience: The Presidents: LBJ” — the 1941 race starts at 16:12)
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WwuakgMmhhE
President John F. Kennedy's 13th News Conference, June 28, 1961
(Wednesday, June 28, 1961) — U.S. President John F. Kennedy, in his 13th news conference as president, challenged the Soviet Union today to accept the principle of “self-determination” in Berlin—”and indeed in Europe.”
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T4GC1lEX-aU&NR=1
President Zachary Taylor
(Wednesday, June 26, 1991) — Ending months of speculation about the death of Zachary Taylor, state and county medical officials said today that the 12th President of the United States died of natural causes almost 141 years ago. Continue reading Tests confirm Zachary Taylor died of natural causes
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qzGlXZEsUAY
(Friday, June 2, 1961, 1:15 p.m. local time) — U.S. President John F. Kennedy said today it is important that there be no miscalculation on either party at this weekend’s Vienna summit with Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev during a news conference in Paris.
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vXsPrlNJPvQ
(Wednesday, May 31, 1961) — U.S. President and Mrs. Kennedy were warmly welcomed when they landed at Orly Airport in Paris this morning for their State visit to France.
(Tuesday, May 27, 1941, 9:30 p.m. ET) — Amid rising world tensions, President Roosevelt tonight proclaimed an “unlimited national emergency.” Click here to watch video of the address.
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vCT87WGdeb8
(Wednesday, May 24, 1961) — U.S. Vice President Lyndon Johnson flew into Andrews Air Force Base, Maryland, today, concluding a 15-day globe circling tour that took him to seven nations threatened by Communists, including South Vietnam.
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VHGjdleBlrs
(Monday, May 20, 1991) — “Air Force One: The Planes and the Presidents Flight II” debuted tonight on PBS.
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TUrD4-xz99E
Kennedy arrives at House of Commons, May 17, 1961
(Wednesday, May 17, 1961) — U.S. President John F. Kennedy urged Canada today to become a partner with the United States in Western Hemisphere affairs. In a speech to Parliament he declared his belief that “all the free members of the Organization of American States would be heartened and strengthened by any increase in your hemispheric role.” Continue reading Kennedy asks Canada to be partner in hemisphere aid
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XMQiNNQdih8
JFK tree planting (@ 1:39)
(Tuesday, May 16, 1961) — U.S. President John F. Kennedy, having just arrived for a state visit in Ottawa, Canada, badly strained his injured back tonight during a tree planting ceremony on the lawn of Government House. It couldn’t have happened at a worse time. He would be dependent on massive injections of painkillers as he faced Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev in Vienna next month.
