President of South Vietnam Nguyen Van Thieu during his visit to San Clemente in California, United States. U.S. President Nixon, the First Lady Patricia, President Thieu and his wife walk inside the residence. President Nixon and President Thieu walk on the roads of the state building at San Clemente. They walk towards the U.S. presidential helicopter at a helipad. Marine honor guards salute as the dignitaries board the helicopter. U.S. Secretary of State Dr. Henry Kissinger and Ambassador Bunker watch as the presidential helicopter takes off. The helicopter flies in the sky and vanishes. (Vietnam War period).
Stand of U.S. President Richard Nixon on Vietnam War. President Nixon addresses the nation about the Vietnam War from White House. He details how United States got involved in the war. He talks of protests and demonstrations of anti war activists and wants an everlasting solution to the problem. He reminds of Woodrow Wilson's efforts to end wars and peace. Nixon tells the youth of America about their demonstrations: "I respect your idealism. I share your concern for peace. I want peace as much as you do." He speaks to the "great silent majority" of Americans (contrasted with the youth demonstrators) and asks for their support in fighting "the forces of totalitarianism" and in supporting his plans for fighting and ending the war. He asks that Americans be united for peace and united against defeat. In the final part of this speech segment, President Nixon invokes the term "silent majority."
News special report about U.S. President Richard Nixon's 'Silent Majority' speech from the White House about Vietnam War. President Nixon addresses the nation from an office in the White House. He speaks of U.S. programs in future and replacement of all U.S. ground forces by South Vietnamese forces. He denies a fixed timetable of U.S. withdrawal and about Paris Peace Talks. He says that if violence from North Vietnam continues, the U.S. can take strong steps. He appreciates the concern of young Americans to restore peace. He calls to get united for the existence of peace. He recalls the efforts of former President Woodrow Wilson to reassure world peace during World War I
U.S. President Richard Nixon's press conference at White House in Washington DC. President Nixon speaks in a hall packed with press reporters. He speaks about his interaction with colleges and universities about the Vietnam War issues. A reporter asks him about the protesters' demands against the Vietnam War.
U.S. President Richard Nixon's press conference at White House in Washington DC. A woman press reporter questions about exit of U.S. military units from South Vietnam. President Nixon details the most probable schedule of come out of different U.S. forces and advisors out of Vietnam.
President Richard Nixon's press conference at White House in Washington DC. A press reporter questions about entry of U.S. forces in Cambodia. Nixon mentions faulty policies of former President Lyndon B Johnson. A reporter asks Nixon for his responsibility to save lives of American soldiers. Nixon says that if North Vietnamese, allowed to carry on their atrocities in South Vietnam than U.S. would loose faith of all nations. (Vietnam War period).