What LBJ Said When RFK Announced for President...
March 16, 1968, 10:00 AM, Old Senate Office Building: Senator Robert F. Kennedy announced candidacy for president. Robert read statement: "I am announcing today my candidacy for the presidency of the United States. I do not run merely to oppose any man, but to propose new policies." Robert was directly challenging sitting President Lyndon Johnson for Democratic nomination. At White House, Johnson was in Oval Office with aides. Someone turned on television. Johnson watched Robert's announcement. When Robert finished, Johnson turned off television. Multiple witnesses present—White House aide Tom Johnson, Press Secretary George Christian, Special Assistant Joseph Califano—documented Johnson's reaction. Johnson said: "That little son of a bitch. I knew he'd do it. I knew Bobby couldn't resist." Johnson paced, was quiet several minutes. Then Johnson said: "He thinks he can take the nomination from me. We'll see about that." Johnson to campaign team: "Bobby Kennedy has declared war on this presidency. We're going to fight him in every primary." March 31, 1968—15 days later: Johnson announced he would not seek reelection. Johnson told Lady Bird: "I'm running from Bobby Kennedy." #lbj #rfk #March1968 #robertkennedy #lyndonjohnson #1968Election #presidentialrace #JohnsonKennedy #vietnamwar #democraticprimary #politicalhistory #1960s #LBJRFK #ColdWar #PresidentialLegacy #HistoricalDocumentary #TrueHistory #PoliticalHistory #USPresidents #HistoryChannel #DocumentaryFilm #HistoricalEvents #AmericanPresidents #UntoldHistory #HistoryBuff #PresidentialTrivia #HistoryFacts #EducationalVideo #HistoricalAnalysis #LeadershipLessons #DemocraticInstitutions #PoliticalLeadership #CivicResponsibility #HistoricalTruth Disclaimer: This video presents events based on documented witness accounts from Tom Johnson, Joseph Califano, George Christian, Lady Bird Johnson's diary, and verified documentation. This content is for educational purposes.
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