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U.S. President Richard Nixon insists to recruit more women for various government jobs in the United States.

Nixon talks to a staff group during a meeting in the White House. Presidential staff assistant Barbara Franklin speaks about initiatives of Nixon administration to recruit more women in administrative jobs. Newly selected women for various government jobs in the Nixon administration take oath. From a pro-Nixon "documentary" called "The Nixon Years: Change Without Chaos" covering President Richard Nixon's first four years in office. Released during his 1972 reelection campaign.

Date: 1972
Duration: 55 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Color
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675056802
First Lady Patricia Nixon indulges in horse racing, polo and waves at spectators at a sports function in the United States.

U.S. First Lady Patricia Nixon as a public figure and as a companion of President Richard Nixon. Patricia with a number of children talks and smiles. She rides a horse cart in deserts. She flies kites, plays golf and polo as she inaugurates a sports meet. She gives autographs to spectators at the ceremony. Spectators cheer for her.

Date: 1972
Duration: 1 min 15 sec
Sound: No
Color: Color
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675056808
Chemical Warfare Service troops wearing gas masks during World War I training in the United States.

A division commander of Chemical Warfare Service tells assembled World War 1 trainee soldiers that, properly trained, they should be able to perform their duties, in simulated combat, for at least one hour, in full protective gas masks, without loss of efficiency. Soldiers seen training in field wearing gas masks. Officer in charge of gun crew is wearing new diaphragm microphones so that gun crew can hear while wearing their gas masks. He drills gun crew with commands.

Date: 1917
Duration: 2 min 3 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675057558
Republican nominee Wendell Willkie campaigns in New York and visits the World's Fair in the United States.

Republican nominee Wendell Willkie during a Presidential election campaign in New York. He is cheered by thousands of supporters. He arrives for the Worlds Fair at the Court of Peace. Willkie addresses a huge throng and waves to the crowd. He talks about industrial strength. The crowd cheers.

Date: 1940, October 28
Duration: 30 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675057822
A USAAF officer trains a new B-17 pilot in internal inspection and safety precautions prior to take off in the United States.

A U.S. Army Air Forces (USAAF) training film titled 'How to fly the B-17. Part I. Ground Operations.' about inspections and safety precautions by a pilot prior to take off. A USAAF officer trains a new pilot beginning his career as a USAAF B-17 Flying Fortress pilot. The instructing officer, trainee pilot and aircraft engineer inspect a USAAF B-17 Flying Fortress. They rotate the propeller blades to inspect engine number 3 and 4. Interior inspection: The three airmen climb into the B-17. Inspection: tail oleo, cylinder, any loose or unanchored parts, ball turret, hand break position, control cables throughout the ship, hand cranks in place, hatch secure, locking dogs in place. The officer instructs the pilot about checking the aircraft's computed loaded weight and CG before each flight, and their effect on the flight. Fire extinguisher check, bomb bay check, emergency bomb release lever check. Cockpit check: fire extinguisher beside the door, all access doors and covers from the cockpit window. The officer and pilot strap into their respective seats to proceed with the check. The officer (acting as the co-pilot) reads out each item from the check list as the pilot conducts the check simultaneously. They complete Form 1A and sign the exceptional release required under special circumstances. Check: radio chart, weather code, Form 1A for loading and passenger list. (World War II period).

Date: 1944
Duration: 6 min 42 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675057841
A USAAF officer trains a new B-17 pilot in cockpit check, including seat and controls check in the United States

A U.S. Army Air Forces (USAAF) training film titled 'How to fly the B-17. Part I. Ground Operations.' about inspections and safety precautions by a pilot prior to take off. A USAAF officer trains a new pilot beginning his career as a USAAF B-17 Flying Fortress pilot. The instructing officer, trainee pilot and aircraft engineer inspect a USAAF B-17 Flying Fortress. Cockpit check including seat and controls check: Seat check: seat belts, seat adjustment, rudder pedals. Control check: rudders and elevator controls unlocked, lock down and latched, aileron lock. Trim tab indicators inspection: rudder tab control, elevator tab control, aileron tab control. Check for: fuel transfer valves and switches, inter-coolers, JAIROS, fuel shut off switches, landing gear switch, cowl flaps, turbos, waste gate open, idle cut offs, throttles, RPM, auto pilot, de-ice and anti-ices, wing and propellers, cabin heat controllers, generators. Engine start check: The officer instructs the pilot to check for the fire guard with a fire extinguisher standing by near each engine. The pilot warns the ground crew for propeller clearance. (World War II period).

Date: 1944
Duration: 5 min 1 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675057842