The New Attorney General, Ramsey Clark
The New Attorney General, Ramsey Clark
Clip: 425718_1_1
Year Shot: 1967
(Actual Year)
Audio: Yes
Video: B/W
Tape Master: 1758
Original Film: 040-019-04
HD: N/A
Location: Washington D.C.
Timecode: 00:17:41 - 00:18:08
Acting Attorney General Ramsey Clark, son of Supreme Court Justice Tom Clark, is elevated to the Attorney General post by President Johnson. Simultaneously Supreme Court Justice Clark announces his retirement. The new Attorney General is 39, a native of Dallas, a longtime family friend of the President and a widely respected supporter of both Civil Rights and Civil Liberties. On the steps of the Capitol Building, Attorney General Ramsey Clark steps in front of array of microphones. A very young Dan Rather is there waiting to interview him. ECU a White House journalist looking through the lens of a camera. CU Ramsey Clark smiling and chatting with the press.