View of the Capitol Hill in Washington. United States Senate clears the way for Civil Rights Bill by voting to limit debate on the measure. Group of lawmakers, including Everett Dirksen and Hubert Humphrey, shown together with a paper recording Cloture votes. On the steps of the Capitol, Democratic Hubert Humphrey gives a statement in favor of the bill. Senator Richard Russell of Georgia, a "Dixiecrat" leader of opposition to the civil rights movement in the Democratic party, speaks to a reporter and gives his view in opposition. Russell states that he does not think the Civil Rights Act should pass without many additional amendments and says "we are not yet ready to surrender in our opposition to this bill, which we feel is a perversion of the American way of life, and a great blow at the right of dominion over private property, that has been the genesis of our greatness."
Organization of American States Meet on Cuba at Pan American Union in Washington DC. Meeting called at the request of Venezuela, major target of Castro terrorists. Dignitaries arrive in cars. Cuban exiles march outside while meeting goes on inside. People on street clash with the police. Crowd attempts march to the meeting hall. Dignitaries in a meeting inside the building.
United States President Lyndon B. Johnson at the White House Rose Garden in Washington DC. President Johnson delivers a State of the Union message to the Congress. He briefs reporters and speech writer Ted C. Sorensen before leaving for the U.S. Capitol. President Johnson and the First Lady Mrs. Ladybird Johnson heading towards their car. President Lyndon Johnson addresses the Congress. He touches upon the issues of civil rights, unemployment, and poverty. President Johnson announces a "War on Poverty in America" and a 25 percent cut in material for nuclear weapons.
U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson at a press conference in Washington DC. President gives a speech. Reporters stand and ask questions to the President. Photographers take pictures. Reporters take notes. People watch the telecast of the conference on television. Reporters get up after the conference.
U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson in Washington DC. President shakes hands with civilians from a fenced area. People take pictures. President Lyndon B. Johnson speaks to the civilians.
U.S. President Lyndon B Johnson in Washington D.C., United States. President Johnson walks on road with officials. Photographers take pictures. President Lyndon B. Johnson converses with a dignitary. President walks towards a car and greets dignitary. He shakes hands with other officials. President Johnson reviews U.S. sailors.