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LBJ

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This documentary film covers the life of Lyndon B. Johnson from his childhood through his presidency and death. It is narrated by David McCullough and uses archival footage and interviews to tell the story.

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LBJ is a 1991 two-part (four episode) television documentary film about Lyndon B. Johnson, the 36th president of the United States. Produced by PBS for The American Experience (now American Experience) documentary program, it recounts Johnson's life from his childhood to his presidency up to his death. Written, co-produced and directed by David Grubin and narrated by David McCullough, the film first aired on PBS in two parts on September 30 and October 1, 1991. Part 1, Episode 1: Beautiful Texas; Episode 2: My Fellow Americans; Part 2, Episode 3: We Shall Overcome; Episode 4: The Last Believer. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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