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U.S. President Richard Nixon addresses people in the United States on withdrawal of remaining U.S. troops from Vietnam.

Television broadcast of U.S. President Richard Nixon's speech from the White House in Washington DC, United States on the withdrawal of remaining U.S. troops from Vietnam on 29th March 1973 during the Vietnam War. The White House. The Seal of the President of the United States. The President talks about that period of the Vietnam War when he joined the office and speaks about the program he initiated to end the war. He says American prisoners are on their way from Vietnam and people of South Vietnam are now free to choose their government. He says North Vietnam is not complying with few provisions of the Peace Agreement. He says that they should honor all those American soldiers who died during the Vietnam War. He refers to the difficult days of the war including the moratorium to end the war which was organized on October 15, 1969 when millions of Americans took day off from work and schools to participate in local demonstrations against the war. Nixon refers to the period of April 1971 when he ordered attacks on Communist bases in Cambodia. He talks about the period of May 1972 when he ordered air strikes in North Vietnam and the period of December 1972 when he ordered more air strikes.

Location: Washington DC USA
Date: 1973
Duration: 6 min 36 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Color
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675073677
President Richard Nixon delivers "Nixon Shock" speech dealing with the economic crisis in the United States.

President Richard Nixon gives a speech on the economy from the White House in the United States. Nixon addresses the nation on the need to create more jobs, stop the rise in the cost of living, control price inflation, relieve economic stagnation, and control speculation. He announces the Job Development Act of 1971. He talks of eliminating excise taxes on automobiles and speeding up availability of some exemptions in personal income taxes. He charges Congress to introduce incentives for research and development. He orders federal spending cuts including a postponement of pay raises, a 5 percent cut in government personnel, and a 10 percent cut in foreign economic aid. He notes need to open ways for the young people entering job markets. Nixon orders a freeze on all prices and all wages in the United States for 90 days, and he calls on corporations to extend the freeze to dividends. He announces a Cost of Living committee within the government. He calls for voluntary cooperation of all Americans to control price increases after the 90 day period ends. He talks of the need to protect the strength of the American dollar and prevent international money speculation. He announces that the dollar will be defended. He announces the suspension of the convertibility of the dollar to gold, except in certain circumstances. (Later this speech was called the Nixon Shock and also the speech closing the gold window.) He says he wants to "lay to rest the bugaboo of what is called devaluation." He states the goal is stability in the dollar. Regarding trade balances, he announces a temporary 10 percent tax increase on goods imported into the United States, valid until unfair exchange rates are eliminated. He reflects on success of post World War 2 relief measures offered by the U.S. to foreign countries, increased competition with those nations, and need for less U.S. relief to them. He asks the public of America to work together to crush unemployment and economic problems.

Location: Washington DC USA
Date: 1971, August 15
Duration: 19 min 11 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Color
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675056911
President Nixon orders a 60-day freeze on all retail and wholesale prices during a live broadcast from the White House.

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.

Location: Washington DC USA
Date: 1973, June 1
Duration: 8 min 41 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Color
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675073714
King Faisal of Saudi Arabia at the United State Department of State in Washington DC.

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.

Location: Washington DC USA
Date: 1971, May
Duration: 1 min 41 sec
Sound: No
Color: Color
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675033770
King Faisal is greeted by U.S. President Richard Nixon and First Lady Pat Nixon at the White House in Washington DC.

King Faisal bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia during a royal state visit to the United States. The White House in Washington DC. Trumpeters of the Old Guard on the portico. Cars parked at the side of a lawn. Drummers of Old Guard play on steps as King Faisal arrives by car. Accompanied by Secretary of State William Rogers, The King steps from car and is greeted by United States President Richard Nixon and First Lady Pat Nixon. A woman takes a picture, and a U.S. soldier salutes in the background. People in the background. Dignitaries applaud. King Faisal is escorted by President Nixon up steps of red carpeted stand erected on White House lawn. They look out upon military formation standing at attention. Old Executive Office Building, now known as the Eisenhower Executive Office Building (1650 17th St NW, Washington, DC 20500, United States), in background. King Faisal and President Nixon review the military formation. Back on the stage, President Nixon speaks and interpreter informs King Faisal, who also addresses the gathering when the President finishes, while interpreter informs audience over loudspeakers. Women in the crowd listening to the Arab king’s speech. The President and Mrs. Nixon then escort King Faisal into the White House as band plays. Inside the White House, President Nixon and King Faisal sit and talk, with help of an interpreter.

Location: Washington DC USA
Date: 1971, May 27
Duration: 7 min 20 sec
Sound: No
Color: Color
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675033771
Tricia Nixon attends a party given in her honor by the wife of the Secretary of State at the Anderson House in Washington DC.

Tricia Nixon attends a party in her honor before her wedding at the Anderson House in Washington DC. Tricia Nixon and her fiancé, Edward Cox, meets with United States Secretary of State William Pierce Rogers and his wife Adele. Adele Rogers hosts a party for Tricia Nixon at the Anderson House in Washington DC. Guests during the party at the Anderson House. Tricia with guests from the Diplomatic Corps. Tricia receives silverware as a gift from Dean of the Diplomatic Corps, Dr. Guillermo Sevilla-Sacasa (Ambassador of Nicaragua). Some female reporters are also present in the party. United States President Richard Nixon talks about his wishes for his daughter and her future husband. “And I look forward to a time when this will truly be an open world- where they will have the chance to go to your country and all the countries in the world, to know the people of those countries. Because what a wonderful future it is for your children and our children to know each other” President Nixon says during his speech to the Diplomatic Corps on his daughter’s party before her wedding.

Location: Washington DC USA
Date: 1971, June 4
Duration: 1 min 19 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Color
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675056985
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