The Making of the President: 1964

1966•1h 30m

Documentary

Acclaimed producer David L. Wolper presents this landmark documentary (based on Theodore H. White's best-selling book) that analyzes Democrat Lyndon B. Johnson's landslide victory over Republican Barry Goldwater in the 1964 presidential election.

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Production

David L. Wolper Productions

Language

Status

Released

Release Date

Where to Watch

Region US · Lang EN

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Cast

Martin Gabel

Narrator (voice)

Lyndon B. Johnson

Self (archive footage)

Lady Bird Johnson

Self (archive footage)

Barry Goldwater

Self (archive footage)

John F. Kennedy

Self (archive footage)

Jacqueline Kennedy

Self (archive footage)

Robert F. Kennedy

Self (archive footage)

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