Lady Bird Johnson Receives Honorary Degree
Lady Bird Johnson Receives Honorary Degree
Clip: 425380_1_1
Year Shot: 1967
(Actual Year)
Audio: Yes
Video: B/W
Tape Master: 1765
Original Film: 040-083-03
HD: N/A
Location: Williamstown, Massachusetts
Timecode: 00:15:50 - 00:16:27
"The First Lady received an honorary degree at Williams College for her national beautification program. Anti-war demonstrators picket and leave the auditorium during the presentation." Panning MS First Lady LADY BIRD JOHNSON wearing commencement cap & gown, walking with school officials into Chapin Hall auditorium at Williams College to receive an honorary degree. LS anti-war protesters picketing across the street; MS anti-Vietnam protesters holding sign that reads, "Mrs. LBJ, Tell Your Husband To Stop Murder In Vietnam!" MS Lady Bird Johnson being awarded honoray doctorate of humane letters. Panning TLS audience standing, applauding.