Speech by U.S. President Richard Nixon from the Oval Office of the White House in Washington DC, United States about inflation in the country. President Nixon speaks about battle against inflation. He states that the Congress can only hold down cost of living by holding down cost of the government. He says he would continue to veto spending bills which the country cannot afford. President Nixon urges the Congress to reduce tariffs and increase the supply of scarce goods. The President says the Congress should give him authority to move ahead with the Alaska Pipeline for oil to meet the shortage of oil and gas during energy crisis. He urges high production for farm industries. President Nixon speaks about peace in Vietnam and that all American prisoners have returned back. He talks about his summit meeting with General Secretary of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union Leonid Brezhnev which would take place a week later in Washington. President Nixon talks about achieving full prosperity without war and inflation. (Vietnam War period).
United States General Dwight D. Eisenhower visits disabled World War 2 veterans at a hospital in Florida. Eisenhower shakes hands with a WWII veteran in a wheelchair. General Eisenhower smiling. General Eisenhower visits his daughter in law, Barbara Jean Eisenhower ne Thompson, holding his grandchild after birth in a hospital. Wife Mamie Eisenhower, son John Eisenhower, and other relatives surround Barbara. General Eisenhower holds infant grandchild, (probably Dwight,) and at a later date is again seen with this grandson, Dwight David Eisenhower II, who he kisses. He is also holding another grandchild, probably Susan Elaine Eisenhower. Crowds gathered for a reception at Columbia University (Columbia University 535 W. 116th St. · New York, NY 10027). Barbara Jean Eisenhower ne Thompson, John Eisenhower, and Mamie Eisenhower sit to watch General Eisenhower on stage during a reception. General Eisenhower, in academic gown, delivers a speech during a reception at Columbia University, stating, "In today's struggle, no free man, no free institution, can be neutral, all must be joined in a common profession - that of Democratic citizenship."
Dwight D. Eisenhower accepts the nomination of the Republican Party during the 1952 Republican National Convention. Attendees hold signs bearing the names of American states at the Republican Party's Convention held at the International Amphitheater (4220 South Halsted Street; Chicago, Illinois 60609; United States) in Chicago, Illinois. Eisenhower raises his arms in front of the audience and accepts the nomination, saying, “I pick up this task therefore in the spirit of deep obligation, mindful of its burdens and of its decisive importance, I accept your summons- I will lead this crusade.” Richard Nixon, Patricia Nixon, Mamie Eisenhower and crowds clapping as Nixon enthusiastically holds Eisenhower's arm in the air in victory.
President Dwight D Eisenhower at a press conference in Washington DC, United States. President answers press reporters' questions. He first answers a New York Times correspondent's question regarding the recent Russian violation of the UN charter and the threat to use violence against the Allies. He then responds to a question posed by a United Press reporter regarding the movement of Saudi Arab troops, blockade of Israeli ships and the attack on Israeli villages.
369th Infantry Regiment, 93rd Division United States Army African American soldiers occupy trenches near Maffrecourt, France during World War 1. They were also nicknamed the Harlem Hellfighters. Troops fire from trenches. Though American, the 369th Infantry soldiers are wearing French helmets because the U.S. Army (American Expeditionary Forces) did not permit African Soldiers in combat, so the unit was assigned to the French Army during the war. In one scene the African American soldiers are seen putting on gas masks during a gas attack drill. Soldier shows a document to Colonel. He ties a message to the carrier pigeon and releases it. African American soldiers rush from a trench toward the front with their rifles.
Church religious preacher Bishop C M Grace (Marcelino Manuel da Graça, also known as "Sweet Daddy Grace" of the United House of Prayer) baptizes 500 brethren and sisters at the seashore of Newport News, Virginia, United States. Preacher leads them into water and performs the religious ceremony of washing away their sins. African American onlookers watch and hold the baptized women. Many people dance and celebrate, overcome with emotion.
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