Democrats Gather: Atlantic City Plays Host to Convention
Democrats Gather: Atlantic City Plays Host to Convention
Atlantic City is in a flurry of last-minute preparations for the Democratic Nominating Convention as it prepares to meet at the resort and name Lyndon B. Johnson as their candidate. About the only question is who will be his running-mate as cables are strung, personnel briefed and the chairs dusted off. Meanwhile, in Washington, the President has busy days and nights, before he settles down to campaigning. He greets government "interns", students studying government as they work during the summer, and throws a reception for Congressional leaders, to thank them for their work during this session. Atlantic City, NJ Looking down at Atlantic City. A marquee - Welcome's All Visitors And Democratic National Convention. Billboard - Atlantic City Welcomes - President Lyndon B. Johnson and the Democratic National Convention - August 23rd 1964. On a rotunda monument in the center of town, there's a big Greeting's on the building Washington DC The White House, a crowd, a lot of young Democratic standing outside the White House. President Johnson walking with students on the White House lawn. The President stops to shake hands and greet the workers. There's a salute to Congress on the White House lawn. for congressional leaders. Atlantic City, NJ Big banner of the President. Inside the newly furbished convention hall. Carpenters working. The Teletype room, sign 'Philadelphia Bulletin' - Chicago Sun-Times - Hearst Newspapers King Features Syndicate. Workman pulling and connection miles of wiring. Camera Panning - Convention hall packed with smoke and people. President Johnson and Lady Bird standing at the podium waving to all the people. All the state banners and all kinds of different campaign signs for President Johnson.