US President Lyndon B. Johnson addresses a Joint Session of Congress on Voting Ri...HD Stock Footage
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US President Lyndon B. Johnson addresses a Joint Session of Congress on Voting Rights legislation for African Americans, in Washington DC
President Lyndon B. Johnson's voting rights address to Congress in Washington D.C., United States. Very brief segment showing civil rights march and demonstration on a city street with demonstrators carrying placards. President Johnson speaks about progress made through democratic process in the nation. He further speaks about pressures on President of United States. He talks about guaranteeing the right to vote for African Americans . President Johnson describes the voting rights act and how it will work. Crowd applauds. President Johnson shakes hands with speakers and talks to them. President Johnson walks through a crowd. Location: Washington DC. Date: March 15, 1965.
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