President of South Vietnam Nguyen Van Thieu during his visit to San Clemente in California, United States. The helicopter of President Thieu lands on a landing pad. A crowd of spectators and invited guests for a state ceremony. U.S. President Richard Nixon and First Lady Patricia walk on a red carpet and shake hands with Secretary Rogers and his wife. The motorcade of President Thieu arrives. Mr. and Mrs. Thieu step out of their car. They are greeted and welcomed by President Nixon and First Lady. They walk towards a platform to receive honors. President Nixon and Thieu watch the U.S. Marine Band playing at the ceremony. (Vietnam War period).
Discussion and analysis following U.S. President Nixon's speech on the economic crisis from the White House, United States. Reporter Bill Gill sits with Bob Clark, a White House correspondent, and economic advisor Paul McCracken. Both the reporters ask Paul McCracken to make a comment on the proposals of President Nixon dealing with the American economy (a speech later known as the "Nixon shock" speech). Paul McCracken speaks on the advantages of the 90 days wage-price freeze. He tells how to secure cost price level, how to control unemployment and inflation. He states the 90 days wage-price as the strongest economy program and how it will give foundation to more companies. He also speaks on dollar rate and foreign exchange and how to maintain its position, and the closing of the gold window.
U.S. President Richard Nixon holds a press conference in San Clemente. He makes an announcement about the resignation of the Secretary of State William Rogers. Nixon appreciates the quality work and time given by Roger. He addresses Roger as his close friend and advisor. President Nixon appoints Henry Kissinger as the new Secretary of State. Nixon speaks on the well known qualifications of Henry Kissinger to be appointed as the new secretary.
U.S. President Richard Nixon responds to a journalist question during a press conference in Orlando, Florida. The journalist talks about the recent statement of Senator Mark Hatfield. He asks the President about the extent to which he thinks the Hatfield statement could explain the occurrence of the Watergate issue. The President responds that the year 1972 was a busy year for him. He did not run his campaign during that period. He takes the responsibility of all mistakes that were made. He briefly talks about his investments which were mentioned in some of the editorials. He feels that in the presidency it is important to have no questions about the President's personal finance. He talks about the questions raised by editorials about his earning and investments. He states that he has been in 14 years of government services. He mentions the sources from where the money came. The President counts the sources. He states that in all years of his public life he has never obstructed justice. He clarifies that he is not a crook and has earned everything he has got. Includes the famous "I am not a crook" line.
U.S. President Richard Nixon at an office in the White House delivers his speech to the nation about the happenings of Watergate case, Washington DC. He speaks about the President's conduct in Watergate matter. He hopes for long lasting peace in Middle East and control of nuclear arms and briefs about efforts of United States in this direction. He briefs about steady development of economy and prosperity of citizens. He says that Watergate case blocks the progress path and wastes important time for citizens' and nation's progress. He concludes his speech by saying that he has been doing his best for welfare of citizens of United States.
United States President Richard Nixon and Secretary of State Dr Henry Kissinger talk to each other before their visit to Paris, France for the Paris Peace Accords attempting to end the Vietnam War. Close up views of both President Nixon and Dr Kissinger in the Oval Office discussing matters with each other at the President's desk. Next scene is in Paris: An aide puts documents on table in Communist Villa, Paris, prior to initialing them.
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