C387-9-WH64

C387-9-WH64

President Lyndon B. Johnson with other officials on the dais. Michigan Governor, George Romney, is on President Johnson's left.

05/22/1964

Cecil Stoughton

Commencement Exercises at the University of Michigan

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Pres. Johnson's address is also known as the "Great Society" speech. Pres. Johnson received an honorary degree (Doctor of Civil Law) on this occasion. LBJ and officials are wearing commencement caps and gowns. Stadium and crowd in background. Presidential seal on podium. Pres. Johnson's introductory remarks referred to Harlan Hatcher (President, Univ. of Mich.), Gov. Romney, Senators Pat McNamara and Philip Hart, and Representatives George Meader and Neil Staebler, all of Michigan.