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Russians mistreated by government prior to abdication of Tsar Nicholas II. Latvian soldiers executed by German firing squad

Shows government suppression of Bolsheviks around time of Russian Revolution, and before the 1917 abdication of Tsar Nicholas II, in Russia, and by German forces in post-war Latvia, in 1919. Imperial Russian troops intrude on a gathering of persons ostensibly opposed to Tsarist policies. Slate states such persons are accused of "Pro-Germanism." View of a damaged prison building and high guard tower. View of women and children in a large common cell of the prison. View of prison wall from outside, with barred windows evident. Women walking about inside the prison, as an Imperial Russian guard walks past the cell. View through a barred window. The final short sequence was filmed near Riga, on May 26, 1919, by American Army cameraman, Lieutenant Johnson, who was in Latvia as part of a U.S. post-war relief effort. It shows three Latvian Bolshevik soldiers facing a German firing squad. Boots of the condemned (which were valuable) have been removed. The firing squad executes the Latvian soldiers. Next, the bodies of the victims are seen in a ditch where they had fallen. (Note: This entire film includes a mix of staged theatrical and documentary scenes from various sources, times, and places.)

Location: Russia
Date: 1917
Duration: 49 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675056572
U.S. Marines aboard a LST talk to a soldier dressed as a girl while sailing towards Palau Islands for Peleliu Invasion.

United States Navy vessels and war boats underway towards Palau Islands for Peleliu Invasion during World War II. A soldier disguised as a woman walks on the deck of LST-554 (Landing Ship Tank). A number of sailors and marines aboard take sun bath while talking to the soldier in disguise. A group of marines play musical instruments aboard the ship.

Location: Peleliu Palau Islands
Date: 1944, August 26
Duration: 1 min 8 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675056743
Nominee for Vice President in 1952 elections, Republican Senator Richard Nixon delivers his "Checkers" speech

Richard Nixon, nominee for Vice President in elections of 1952, addresses the nation in a nationwide televised program sponsored by the Republican Committee. Republican Senator Nixon of California delivers his "Checkers" speech from his office. He defies any charges of taking $18,000 from his supporters for his personal use. He condemns his democratic opponents during his speech. Nixon speaks about his wife Pat Nixon, shown sitting in the office and he speaks of her hard work. He presents an audit of entire campaign fund and reads it. Nixon details his modest family background and his complete financial history. He recalls his services in World War II and their earnings after he returned. Nixon mentions the incident of receiving a dog 'Checkers' as a gift. He speaks about problems of corruption and communism and a better future under the Presidency of General Eisenhower. He expresses people's expectation of lasting peace and end of the Korean war. Trailer at end with text "This program was reproduced by the Kinephoto Process."

Location: Washington DC USA
Date: 1952, September 23
Duration: 29 min 40 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675056783
Richard Nixon speaks about his idea of a volunteer army answering a judge's question during a television program in Michigan.

Presidential candidate Richard Nixon's answers to a panel during a special television program in Michigan. A panelist questions about Nixon's idea of a volunteer army. Nixon explains the concept of volunteer army. He gives instances from Vietnam War and traditional wars. His daughter Tricia Nixon listens carefully sitting among the audiences.

Location: Michigan United States USA
Date: 1968
Duration: 3 min 23 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Color
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675057120
U.S. President Nixon speaks about programs of U.S. withdrawal from Vietnam, during his silent majority speech from the White House.

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

Location: Washington DC USA
Date: 1969, November 3
Duration: 12 min 27 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Color
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: English
Clip: 65675057145
U.S. President Nixon during his speech at Mississippi Economic Council meeting at Jackson, Mississippi

A large crowd gathered to welcome U.S. President Nixon at the Mississippi Economic Council silver anniversary meeting in Jackson, Mississippi, held in the Coliseum. President Nixon from speaker's podium addresses the Economic Council. Nixon presents his vision of Mississippi in the future. He mentions effects of Korean War, Vietnam War and economic crises. The spectators applaud as Nixon expresses hope for a bright future for the United States of America. Officials attending included Governor William Waller, Senator Jim Eastland, Senator John Stennis, and Mississippi congressmen.

Location: Jackson Mississippi USA
Date: 1974, May
Duration: 2 min 36 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Color
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675057302
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