Real Time 1960s

Dec. 27, 1963 - President Johnson gave an informal news conference today at the barbecue grounds on the banks of the Pedernales River near his home in the Texas Hill Country. In this clip, he says that no issue is more important than world peace. Support this project at patreon.com/realtime1960s

Dec. 27, 1963 - President Johnson gave an informal news conference today at the barbecue grounds on the banks of the Pedernales River near his home in the Texas Hill Country. In this clip, he answers criticism from Sen. Barry Goldwater (R-Ariz.) Support this project at patreon.com/realtime1960s

Dec. 27, 1963 - President Johnson gave an informal news conference today at the barbecue grounds on the banks of the Pedernales River near his home in the Texas Hill Country. In this clip, he discusses his fruitful relationships with ex-Presidents. Support this project at patreon.com/realtime1960s

Dec. 29, 1963 - In Stonewall, Texas today, President Johnson perched a ten-gallon Texas hat on the head of West German Chancellor Ludwig Erhard today after the German-speaking area had tendered the West German leader a “herzlich wilkommen” (warm welcome). The occasion was a barbecue luncheon served for 100 guests in the white-frame gymnasium of the Stonewall High School. Dr. Erhard and Mr. and Mrs. Johnson ate beef barbecue, spareribs, potato salad and baked beans, and drank coffee from tin cups. They heard Van Cliburn play Beethoven and Chopin, saw a local group perform German dances, and exchanged serious speeches of farewell. Support this project at patreon.com/realtime1960s

Dec. 28, 1963 - President Johnson met Chancellor Ludwig Erhard of West Germany today at Bergstrom Air Force Base near Austin, Tex., and offered these remarks of welcome. Support us at patreon.com/realtime1960s

President Johnson announces the formation of the Warren Commission; Governor Connally speaks out; Jack Ruby is indicted; Cape Canaveral is renamed; Staubach wins the Heisman Trophy. Newscaster: Joe Rubenstein. Support us at patreon.com/realtime1960s

This report covers the murder of Lee Harvey Oswald as well as memorial ceremonies for President Kennedy on Nov. 24, 1963. Included are clips of Lee Harvey Oswald issuing his last public denial of guilt; Ike Pappas of WNEW-AM describing the shooting as it happened; Police Detective Jim Leavelle, who stood next to Oswald when he was shot; Steve Landregan, Parkland Hospital administrator; Dr. Tom Shires, chief of surgery at Parkland; Joy Dale, a dancer at Jack Ruby’s nightclub; Richard Nixon commenting on the murder of Oswald; and Chief Justice Earl Warren eulogizing President Kennedy. Newscaster: Joe Rubenstein. Support this project at patreon.com/realtime1960s

This report covers the assassination of President Kennedy from all angles. Included are clips of the President at various events just prior to his death; Walter Cronkite of CBS News; Acting White House Press Secretary Malcolm Kilduff; UPI Reporter Bill Hampton; Lyndon Johnson as he takes the oath and then delivers remarks at Andrews Air Force Base; Lee Harvey Oswald; Ted Callaway, who witnessed the shooting of Officer J.D. Tippit and picked Oswald out of a police lineup; two Dallas police officers who helped arrest Oswald; Dallas Police Sergeant Gerald Hill, who describes what was found on the 6th floor of the Texas Schoolbook Depository; Dwight D. Eisenhower; Martin Luther King; everyday citizens in Chicago and New York, including a policeman in Times Square; Dallas Police Chief Jesse Curry; and Dallas Judge David Johnston. Newscaster: Joe Rubenstein. Support this project at patreon.com/realtime1960s

Nov. 24, 1963 - Lee Harvey Oswald, the man charged with assassinating President Kennedy, was fatally shot by Jack Ruby, a 52-year-old Dallas nightclub operator, this morning as Dallas police started to move him from the Dallas city jail to the county jail. This afternoon, Joy Dale, an exotic dancer at Ruby's Carousel Club, spoke to a Dallas reporter. Support this project at patreon.com/realtime1960s

President Kennedy defends his foreign aid program; a changing of the guard in South Vietnam; the push-button telephone arrives; the nation honors its war veterans; George C. Scott solicits feedback; Cassius Clay hears from the military draft board. Newscaster: Joe Rubenstein. Support this project at patreon.com/realtime1960s

Here is a review of the Chicago Bears' 1963 season, their 44th regular season and 12th postseason appearance in the NFL. The team finished with an 11–1–2 record to gain their first Western Conference championship since 1956, and the berth to host the NFL Championship Game against the New York Giants (11–3–0). In the regular season, Chicago defeated the rival Green Bay Packers (11–2–1) twice to deny them the opportunity to play for a third consecutive NFL title; the Packers had won the previous five meetings with Chicago. In the championship game on December 29, the Bears defeated the Giants, 14–10, at Wrigley Field for the club's eighth league title, their first since 1946. Support this project at patreon.com/realtime1960s

Here are some of the sports highlights of 1963. Support this project at patreon.com/realtime1960s

Dec. 29, 1963 - “The Making of the President 1960,” a filmed report of events covered in Theodore White’s Pulitzer Prize-winning book, will be televised tonight from 8:30 to 10 p.m. by ABC. The program follows the chronological order of the book in presenting an account of political campaigning by seven Presidential hopefuls in 1960. The program was completed before President Kennedy’s assassination. David L. Wolper, the producer, and Mr. White then considered whether they should eliminate or change some portions of the program, which deals in part with the rivalry of Mr. Kennedy and President Johnson, then a Senator, for the Democratic nomination. After the decision was made not to change anything and also to televise the program earlier than had originally been planned, Mr. White went before the camera and filmed a 22-second introduction. It will inform viewers the program was completed before Mr. Kennedy’s death. The special introduction also says Mr. Kennedy “loved politics” and that the program “tells of one of his greatest clashes.” Mr. White wrote the script for the documentary and Martin Gabel served as narrator. The program, which will pre-empt “Arrest and Trial,” will be sponsored by the Xerox Corporation. Support this project at patreon.com/realtime1960s

Here is a brief review of the Minnesota Vikings' 1963 season. The NFL club finished with a record of 5-8-1. Support this project at patreon.com/realtime1960s

Here is a brief review of the Pittsburgh Steelers' 1963 season. The NFL club finished with a record of 7-4-3. Support this project at patreon.com/realtime1960s

Here is a brief review of the Washington Redskins' 1963 season. The NFL club finished with a record of 3-11. Support this project at patreon.com/realtime1960s

Here is a brief review of the Green Bay Packers' 1963 season. The NFL club finished with a record of 11-2-1. Support this project at patreon.com/realtime1960s

Here is a brief review of the Los Angeles Rams' 1963 season. The NFL club finished with a record of 5-9. Support this project at patreon.com/realtime1960s

Here is a brief review of the Detroit Lions' 1963 season. The NFL club finished with a record of 5-8-1. Support this project at patreon.com/realtime1960s

Here is a brief review of the New York Giants' 1963 season. The NFL club won their third consecutive NFL Eastern Conference title with an 11–3 record but again lost the NFL championship game. This loss was to the Chicago Bears, 14–10 at Wrigley Field. Support this project at patreon.com/realtime1960s

Here is a brief review of the St. Louis Cardinals' 1963 season. The NFL club finished with a record of 9-5. Support this project at patreon.com/realtime1960s

Here is a brief review of the Dallas Cowboys' 1963 season. The NFL club finished with a record of 4-10. Support this project at patreon.com/realtime1960s

Here is a brief review of the Cleveland Browns' 1963 season. The NFL club finished with a record of 10-4. Support this project at patreon.com/realtime1960s

Here is a brief review of the Baltimore Colts' 1963 season. The NFL club finished with a record of 8-6. Support this project at patreon.com/realtime1960s

Here is a brief review of the Chicago Bears' 1963 season. The NFL club finished with a record of 11-1-2 and won their first NFL championship since 1946. Support this project at patreon.com/realtime1960s