A moratorium march in Washington D.C by pacifists and anti-war demonstrators against the Vietnam War. A banner reads 'Impudent snobs for peace'. Demonstrators carrying American flags and wearing badges march at the rally to protest against United States involvement in the Vietnam War. One protestor carries North Vietnamese flag of National Front for the Liberation of the South. One person carries a flag with a dove on it. A banner reads 'Stop the trials'. Some protestors have hippie hair styles and clothing. A banner reads: "Bring all the troops home Now!" Many views of people on Constitution Avenue, between the Washington Monument and the Ellipse.
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
A moratorium in Washington DC to end the Vietnam War. Peace activists and pacifist demonstrators milling about on a street. People wave the Viet Cong flag and the North Vietnamese flag. A man wearing a helmet with a sign on it that reads 'Press'. People on a street as they demonstrate and protest against the Vietnam War. A car moves past a building. Military Police jeeps with MPs drive along a street. An electronic sign reads 'Time to save 12.40 Nov 14' . The Military Police jeeps drive past.
A moratorium in Washington DC to end the Vietnam War. A sign at a stall reads 'Dispersal'. Peace activists and pacifist demonstrators gathered on a street at night as they carry candles. Men and woman carry candles as they march to protest against the Vietnam War. People with placards around their necks march. They march with candles in their hands.
A moratorium in Washington DC to end the Vietnam War. Peace activists and pacifist demonstrators gathered on a street at night as they march to protest against the Vietnam War. People carry red flags. People milling about in a street. They march down the street. A man seated in a bed.