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LBJ Exits White House

brianretchless — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 11:32:58 -0400

Election , History

LBJ, Ladybird Johnson, and Hubert Humphrey emerge from the shadowy entrance to the White house, walking forward and down the steps, into the light of day and throngs of people waiting outside. Police mill about in the background.

Truman Inauguration March

brianretchless — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 11:44:11 -0400

Election , History

Fleets of cars set out from the white house; we see Truman riding in a black convertible, wearing a top hat and waving to the crowd; Planes soar overhea and soldiers march through the streets.

LBJ's Inauguration Speech

brianretchless — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 11:42:15 -0400

Election , History

LBJ Wins the Presidency

brianretchless — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 11:39:46 -0400

Election , History

A grainy black and white montage chronicling the election of Lyndon B. Johnson into office, through political, propaganda, and newsreel footage.

Truman's Inauguration Speech

brianretchless — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 11:46:00 -0400

Election , History

Grainy black and white of Truman's inauguration. He is sworn into office before solemnly speaking of his plans for the country.

Lone American Flag at Dusk

brianretchless — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 17:02:50 -0400

Beauty , Election , Motion

Set against a deep blue sky, the American Flag flutters in the wind, reflecting the hues of dusk.

Tags: American Flag

Lincoln Memorial in Summer

brianretchless — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 17:05:02 -0400

Beauty , Election , Places

Tourists mill about the Lincoln Memorial and reflecting pool during a hazy day of summer.

For more information about the Lincoln Memorial : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lincoln_Memorial

Tags: Lincoln Memorial, Reflecting pool, Washington DC

White House Surrounded by Trees

brianretchless — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 17:06:56 -0400

Election , Places

An American Flag flies over the White House, which is partially obscured by the leafy trees of summer.

White House Obscured by Traffic

brianretchless — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 17:08:24 -0400

Election , Places

Shot the interior of a car parked on Constitution Ave, the camera pans in on the White House as cars pass in the foreground.

LBJ on the Campaign Trail

brianretchless — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 16:30:03 -0400

Election , History