The city of New Orleans in the United States. Jackson Square with the Saint Louis Cathedral and other old buildings in the background. The house of Jean Lafitte, a pirate. A sign outside the house reads 'Absinthe'. Equestrian statue of Andrew Jackson (Andrew Jackson Equestrian Statue, Jackson Square, New Orleans, LA 70116, United States). A large old plantation house outside the city.
Jesse Jackson is interviewed in a press conference. Jesse Jackson answers Patrick Borgan of London Times on his questions about illegal drug use and smoking in schools. Judith Randal of New York Daily News asks about his views on government steps on doping and drug abuse. Henry McGee of Newsweek Magazine is also present. Bill McCrory of Voice of America is the moderator. Jackson describes how schools can no longer be "dens of dope" (typically illegal drugs of marijuana or narcotics like heroin or opium). Jackson encourages more severe penalties for drug dealers, and he encourages character development for young people to resist drugs. He comments that methadone has not been successful in reducing drug use in the country.
Pumping and transportation of crude oil in the United States. A political map of the U.S. shows oil pipe line systems which are used to transport crude petroleum. The map shows main trunk pipe line systems including a new line under construction from Wyoming, connecting with the Great Lakes and the Gulf of Mexico. A pumping station which serves important fields in Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas and Wyoming with its chief terminals at East Chicago, Houston, Texas and Salt Creek, Wyoming. Internal combustion engines and machinery at the pumping station.
Signing of the National Cancer Act of 1971 in the East Room of the White House in Washington DC, United States. U.S. President Richard Nixon walks up to a microphone in the East Room. The President makes remarks. He speaks about the threat of cancer in the United States which killed many people during World War II and after that. He further speaks about the national commitment to the attempt of finding a cure through the National Cancer Act. President Nixon states that the Congress is totally committed to provide funds to ultimately eradicate cancer which is a major cause of death. He speaks that national commitment is different from government commitment because the national commitment involves all voluntary activities. A crowd applauds as President Nixon walks over to a table to sign the National Cancer Act.
Signing of the National Cancer Act of 1971 in the East Room of the White House in Washington DC, United States. President Nixon speaks to audience before signing the National Cancer Act. President Nixon hands out the pen with which he signed the bill. The Chairman of the National Cancer Society gives his remarks on the occasion and shakes hands with President Nixon. President Nixon asks the members of the House, Senators and others to stand for a group photograph. President Nixon say a few words as people line up for a picture. The President sits down to re-enact the signing of the bill. Attendees in the front row behind President Nixon. The crowd applauds as President Nixon leaves the East Room.
Signing of the National Cancer Act of 1971 in the East Room of the White House in Washington DC, United States. Members of the House, Senators and others sit while U.S. President Richard Nixon signs the bill. President Nixon says a few words as he signs the bill. The President shakes hands with the Chairman of National Cancer Society. President Nixon shakes hands with members of the House and the Senators.
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