United States Texas Senator Lyndon Johnson in an interview admires former President Roosevelt. The majority leader in Senate reveals that he strongly believes in a philosophy that "I am a free man first,an American second,a senator third and then a Democrat." He talks about placing national interests much above personal and party interests. He also speaks about his heart attack and an unsigned letter from President Eisenhower.
The Bell XV-3 (Bell 200) tiltrotor aircraft, s/n 54-147, is tested in Hurst, Texas on August 11, 1954. This was the first of what would become a long line of Bell 'Osprey' tiltrotor planes. Bell Chief Test Pilot Floyd Carlson sits in the cockpit of the XV-3, also known as the "Convertiplane." Another man stands beside the cockpit and talks to Carlson. Wide shot shows the XV-3 hovering in front of the Bell Aircraft Corp. building. Three blade rotors mounted on the ends of the wing.
U.S. Senator from Texas, Lyndon B. Johnson's speaks at his office in Texas. Lyndon Johnson arrives and takes his seat. Multiple takes are shown as Senator Johnson speaks about industrial growth of Texas and explains how nation leans more on agriculture of Texas. He further talks about the spirit of the people in Texas which resulted in success. He talks of Texas as a leader worldwide in farming, and mentions rapid growth of Texas cities. Johnson speaks about skilled and self-reliant labor, farmers, and ranchers of Texas and their courageous approach to problems which makes everything possible. He lauds the business men of Texas who are progressive, free, cooperative, and friendly.