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."
U.S. President Richard Nixon delivers his resignation speech from his office in the White House, Washington DC. Before the speech, shows White House aides making camera and lighting arrangements in the office while sitting at the President's desk. President Nixon arrives, takes his seat and talks to the aides and camera persons casually since the broadcast has not begun. Images of the White House at night while Nixon speaks casually in the background to the different network representatives. President and others discuss unofficially before starting the speech, including line "I'm afraid you'll catch me picking my nose." He gives a start to the speech so audio technicians can monitor sound levels. He calls to Ollie and says "Only the CBS crew will be in the room during the broadcast." He indicates that there will be no pictures taken after the broadcast. He instructs secret servicemen, members of coverage team and some others to leave the room. Image of the White House during his speech. "Two minutes and fifteen seconds to air" is heard, as the President continues to chat casually with the group present before the broadcast. He asks someone to check his collar to make sure it is not ruffled up.
U.S. President Richard Nixon delivers his resignation speech from his office in the White House, Washington DC. President Nixon delivers his speech sitting in his office. He mentions his declining support due to the Watergate matter. He insists need for a full time President and Congress. He recalls the difficult conditions America faces at home and abroad. He expresses his faith in Gerald Ford as the President of the U.S. Nixon recalls the achievements of his five and half year tenure as U.S. President. He repeats the goal of America for a lasting world peace and betterment of conditions of poor people all over the world.
A documentary titled 'Portrait of a President' depicts Richard M Nixon in his office after election as the President of the United States. Richard Nixon, Pat Nixon and others members of family at their house watch the nomination of Richard M. Nixon for the President of the United States. Nixon after victory in the election is inaugurated as the 37th President of the United States. Portraits of former Presidents of the United States in the White House. The office of the President of the United States. Bust of Abraham Lincoln in the office. Richard Nixon walks inside the Oval Office in the White House. President Nixon talks over a phone after sitting on his chair. His secretory brings some important documents to be signed and the two of them discuss it.
A pro-Nixon "documentary" called "Portrait of a President" about President Richard Nixon. Released during his 1972 reelection campaign. U.S. President Richard M Nixon after being elected as the President of the United States. Special consultants, counselors and advisors to the President speak about his qualities, professionalism and various aspects of his personality. Various assistants of Richard Nixon express their view about his individual characteristics. Various female employees in his office admire him. Video clip includes interview excerpts with Leonard Garment, John Erlichman, Jerome Joffe, William Safire, Patrick Buchanan, Barbara Franklin, Rose Mary Woods, Sally Inge, Dwight Chapin, and Donald Rumsfeld.
U.S. President Richard M Nixon after being elected as the President of the United States. A White House counselor of the President, Robert Finch, expresses his view about his intelligence. He compares Richard Nixon with Dwight D. Eisenhower and talks about his professionalism, military and economic intelligence. President Nixon discusses with high level government officials during a meeting. Opium farming in a field which acted as major supply of drug heroine. Nixon works to control the drug trade. Richard Nixon at his residence in Camp David. From a pro-Nixon "documentary" called "Portrait of a President" about President Richard Nixon. Released during his 1972 reelection campaign.
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