The signing of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 in a ceremony in the President's Room near the Senate Chambers in the U.S. Capitol, in Washington DC. President Lyndon B. Johnson talks to other Senators and Congressmen during the signing of the Voting Rights Act. Wider view of other attendees at the signing, including John Lewis in background and other civil rights leaders. A leader whispers in the ear of Martin Luther King Jr., in foreground.
Exterior and interior views of the newly completed Astrodome in Houston Texas. Star topped column outside. Fans pack the stadium for an exhibition baseball game between the New York Yankees and the Houston Astros. View of the then-translucent ceiling of the dome shaped stadium. The centerfield scoreboard reads 'Tilt' as Mickey Mantle of the Yankees hits a home run. The Astros score the winning run. Views of the advanced new scoreboard displaying lighted animation of Texas bulls and fireworks. In Washington DC on April 12, 1965, U.S. President Lyndon Johnson throws out the first pitch at the opening day game between the Washington Senators and the Boston Red Sox. Players take pictures and home movies. The president shakes hands with Senators manager Gil Hodges and Red Sox manager Billy Herman. Johnson throws out first pitch, with Vice President Hubert Humphrey watching at left.
The 1965 Masters Tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club (2604 Washington Rd, Augusta, GA 30904, United States) in Augusta, Georgia. Arnold Palmer and Gary Player battle for the second place. Jack Nicklaus wins the game. Arnold Palmer and Gary Player each seen as they hit the ball. Jack Nicklaus observes the green and the ball. Numerous shots of Jack Nicklaus playing. Nicklaus scores the last putt and wins with 17 strokes under par. The championship jacket is presented to Jack Nicklaus by the prior year's champion, Arnold Palmer.
The U.S. Open golf tournament of 1965 in Saint Louis, United States. Golfer Gary Player drives a ball as golf fans looks on. The crowd watches the match as Gary Player battles Kel Nagle in the match. Both players shake hands after Gary Player wins, completing a Grand Slam. Narrator indicates that he gave the winner's purse to charitable causes.
United States President Lyndon Baines Johnson seeks end to civil strife in the United States. Exterior view of the dome of the U.S. Capitol Building illuminated at night. Inside view as the President addresses Joint Session of Congress to push a voting rights bill (Voting Rights Act) to end discrimination in voting. Dignitaries and members of the Congress are seated. Next scenes are all from civil rights marches in the U.S. during March, following the March 11 beating death of minister James Reeb. Protestors march on streets all over the country in solidarity with the Selma, Alabama marchers. They carry banners. A banner reads 'We March With Selma'. Another banner says "We Shall Overcome". The people march on streets and carry banners in a Harlem, New York demonstration. The demonstrators gather in large number to pay tribute to Unitarian minister James J. Reeb. Brown Chapel African Methodist Episcopal (A.M.E.) Church (410 Martin Luther King St, Selma, AL 36703, United States) in Selma, Alabama which was a headquarters for the drive for the right to vote. A sign reads 'Brown Chapel'. The people gathered during the campaign. Leader of African American civil rights movement, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., with other officials. View of protestors in the second Civil Rights march from Selma to Montgomery on March 9, 1965. Martin Luther King Jr marches with the people for Civil Rights. Men take pictures. Martin Luther King with white ministers, African American and white citizens, and civil right workers marching on the street. The police stand blocking the road at the end of the Edmund Pettus Bridge. The marchers stand. Martin Luther King Jr. speaks to a policeman. The marchers kneel on the street and pray. Men take pictures. Martin Luther King Jr with other officials speaks to the marchers. After praying the marchers turn around and go back to Selma. They cross the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, Alabama.
On March 15, 1965 U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson addresses a joint session of the Congress to urge the passage of new voting rights legislation in the United States. Members of the Congress applaud. President Johnson addresses that government will treat every citizen equal. Every American will be given equal opportunity and every American citizen must have an equal right to vote in the Voting Rights Act.
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