McAPUSH: Jacob Moudy- LBJ Addresses Congress Days After Assassination

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Saturday, July 19, 2014

Jacob Moudy- LBJ Addresses Congress Days After Assassination

I listened to Lyndon B. Johnson addressing a Joint Session of the United States Congress for the first time as President of the United States.
This speech was given just days after President John F. Kennedy was assassinated. He wanted Congress to pass the civil rights bill and tax cut as soon as possible. Johnson felt this was the best way to honor the memory of the late President Kennedy. Johnson continued to tell Congress that he will do his best as the new President, but he could not do it alone and needed every bit of help from Capital Hill.
The speech lasted a total of 24 minutes with 32 interruptions if various bursts of applause as well as a two minute ovation at the end.