Live coverage of a speech by U.S. President Richard Nixon about the economy of the United States. A news correspondent reports that President Nixon's announcement regarding economy includes a 60-day price freeze which is followed by falling value of U.S. dollar in the world market, a record increase in gold prices and an increased cost of living. The South Facade of the White House. President Nixon speaks about economy and summarizes positive points saying that the economy is growing in terms of income and jobs. The President talks about the announcement he made in August 1971 and economic progress achieved after that. He says that prices, especially food prices are going higher unacceptably in present period. He says that faced with the rising inflation he has ordered a 60-day freeze on all retail and wholesale prices except for raw agricultural commodities. The President says that wage freeze will not be implemented till wages remain non-inflationary. He further speaks about putting in effect price controls which will control the factors responsible for increase in prices. He says that he has directed the Cost for Living Council to work towards controlling gasoline prices. President Nixon says the actions he has ordered are designed to deal with the rise in the cost of living without jeopardizing the prosperity of American citizens.
King Faisal bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia visits Washington DC during a royal state visit to the United States. The king meets dignitaries in a hall. King Faisal arrives by car at the United States Department of State. where United States Secretary of State William Pierce Rogers greets and escorts the Arab royal. Officials and State Department employees applaud as he enters the Harry S Truman Building (2201 C Street, NW Washington, D.C. United States). A man takes pictures. Allied flags in the background. A flag of Saudi Arabia in the background. Dignitaries meet King Faisal.
Paris Air Show. Spectators in exhibit area view aircraft. Of particular note are the British-French supersonic transport plane (Concorde) and the Soviet supersonic transport plane (TU-144) seen fairly close to each other. Soviet Aeroflot aircraft including TU-144, IL-62, YAK-40, AN-24, TU-154, MIL V-12, MI-8, IL-76 seen in the exhibition. U.S. Navy aircraft P-3C, A-7 D attack aircraft, transport aircraft C-5A, A-300 Airbus model are some of the planes in exhibition. Crowds are seen streaming through the cargo hold of the giant Lockheed C-5A. Galaxy aircraft of the 437th Military Airlift Wing of the United States Air Force Military Airlift Command.
President Ronald Reagan addressing people at the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin, Germany. Large crowd gathers. People stand with the United States flags. Dignitaries on the platform. The flags on the platform. President comes at the podium to give a speech in front of the crowd. Crowd applauds. He talks about the 1971 agreement and that the Eastern and Western part of the city should work together for its overall development. He talks about the removal of the wall, International cooperation and about the air service to Berlin to be made more commercial and easier. He also says that the U.S. is always ready to help Berlin. He suggests programs to be organized for the young citizens of Berlin and that the 1988 Olympics should be organized in Berlin.
A journalist questions U.S. President Richard Nixon about his income tax returns during a press conference in Orlando, Florida. The journalist mentions the amount of income tax paid by the President in years 1970 and 1971. He asks the President about the accuracy of these figures as well as his opinion on disclosing of personal finance by an elected official. The President responds that he has disclosed his personal finance. He briefly discusses his income tax returns for the past recent years. He states that the former President Lyndon Baines Johnson had told him that under the 1969 law, the Presidential or the Vice Presidential papers given to the Governor could be taken as a deduction from the tax. The President states that he has submitted his Vice Presidential paper for this purpose. He talks about his papers and notes. He states that he did what he was told.
Daughter of United States President Nixon, Patricia “Tricia” Nixon, celebrates her wedding shower before her marriage to Edward Cox in Washington DC. Tricia Nixon's wedding invitation card opens. Crowds gathered at the entrance of the White House. Tricia Nixon and Edward Cox come out of the door to be greeted by wedding guests. Cameramen take the newly-weds’ photographs. Musicians play music. The guests congratulate the couple. Tricia Nixon and her husband leave the reception and get inside a car. Wedding guests toss rice grains at the couple. Singers and a guitarist perform traditional Irish songs in the White House during the visit of Irish Prime Minister, John Mary “Jack” Lynch, to the United States. United States President Richard Nixon, along with his wife Patricia Nixon, onstage. President Nixon announces the engagement of his daughter Tricia Nixon with Edward Cox. The guests stand and clap for them. Tricia and Edward join President Nixon onstage. Edward’s parents, Howard Ellis Cox and Anne Crane Cox also join them on stage. Tricia Nixon’s wedding shower in the Sheraton Park Hotel apartment suite residence of United States Vice President Spiro Agnew, hosted by Mrs. Elinor “Judy” Agnew. Lobster served on a tray. Dishes such as lobster, cocktails, and fresh fruits served on the dining room of the Vice President Agnew's residence. Decorated dining table with food. Wedding shower host Judy Agnew lights up the candle on the table. Tricia arrives at Agnew's residence for her wedding shower party. Elinor welcomes Tricia, her mother Pat, and sister Julie. Tricia is accompanied by Patricia and Julie Eisenhower. Guests in a room. Some gifts on a table. A “Blue Tree” Lennox Chinaware Tricia Nixon received from Mrs. Agnew. Tricia Nixon holds her new Lismore crystal glass. Tricia Nixon trying out a filmy white negligee with marabou feather. Tricia Nixon and her guests surrounded by gifts. Prior to this party she has also received a shower party from a member of Washington Women's Press Corps, Helen Thomas. Tricia shakes hand with Helen Thomas. Women reporters in the party. Tricia shows her wedding gifts. Tricia Nixon wearing an oversized novelty sunglasses, much to the amusement of her wedding shower guests.
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