American civilians and soldiers arrive in San Francisco, California from Vietnam. Early in the Vietnam War, the first group of Americans wounded in guerrilla raids in Vietnam arrive back in San Francisco. Airplane lands on an airport. People gather at the airport to greet them. Wounded in beds on board the plane. Wounded soldiers and civilians disembark from the airplane and meet others. Civilians arrive with garlands around their necks. Cameramen record the event.
United States Air Force Major James Walbridge being interviewed at Korat air base in Thailand during Vietnam War. Major James S. Walbridge being interviewed by Captain Charles D. Pellow with a United States F-105D aircraft in the background. Major Walbridge narrates his experiences of a mission in North Vietnam during the Vietnam war. He talks about how while carrying 750 lb bombs to strike North Vietnam his aircraft caught fire. He jumped from the plane with a parachute and landed up on the trunk of a tree. He speaks about the rescue from the jungle. He stresses upon the importance of radio as he states how he called for help from his radio. Audio explains about Walbridge's rescue from the jungle. Walbridge emphasizes upon the importance of a survival kit.
U.S. Vietnam veteran Army Sergeants instruct troops prepaing for deployment to Vietnam. Live fire training at a firing range. "Quick Kill" weapon pointing technique is taught, using "BB" air powered gun and aluminum disks. M-16 training. Two-week refresher course, at Fort Riley, Kansas, for Non-commissioned officers, preparing to return to war in Vietnam. (Vietnam War period).
U.S. President Richard Nixon speaks about aftermath of immediate withdrawal from the Vietnam War. U.S. military prisoners of war held by North Vietnam stand before press reporters in Vietnam. President confers with U.S. Secretary of State Dr. Henry Kissinger at his office. Vietnam War draftees being selected by traditional lottery system. Men stand in front of machines that churn out numbered balls for new draft lottery system. Nixon transforms budget expenditure on human needs. Criminals caught by police walk, some covering their faces from the media, as they are led away by police and investigators. Illegal drugs seized by efforts of Nixon administration. View of seized heroin manufacturing equipment. Nixon speaks about the opium farming in Turkey during one of his speeches and mentions agreement with the Turkish government in Ankara to cease all opium poppy production. Customs officers check illegal drug traffic on the border of Mexico and America. Drug enforcement officials search cargo hold of a ship for illegal drugs. Views of drug control officers finding illegal stashed hidden drugs in hiding places in cars and vehicles. Nixon speaks about increased budget to control illegal drug traffic and rehabilitation of drug abusers and drug addicts. He creates the office of Drug Abuse Enforcement and he speaks saying "We must wage what I have called Total War against public enemy number one in the United States: The problem of dangerous drugs." 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.
Stand of U.S. President Richard Nixon on Vietnam War. President Nixon addresses the nation about the Vietnam War from White House. He explains what has been described as "The Nixon Doctrine" regarding U.S. involvement in war, foreign policy support, and defense of freedom. He discusses the concept of helping other nations fight wars, rather than fighting wars for them. He illustrates this approach in describing U.S. efforts in Vietnam. He promises that 20% of U.S. combat forces will return by mid December. He notes he will not reveal withdrawal decisions that will compromise efforts at the Paris talks. He indicates he will pursue a path seeking a just peace through a negotiated settlement or through continued vietnamization.
Television broadcast of U.S. President Richard Nixon's speech from the White House in Washington DC, United States on withdrawal of the remaining U.S. troops from Vietnam on 29th March 1973 during the Vietnam War. President Nixon speaks about the end of the Vietnam War. He speaks about differences about war which divides a nation. He talks about bringing peace and reducing the burden of armaments. He refers to nations in past which fell at the height of their wealth and strength and assures that it would not happen to the United States. He shares his experience of speaking to an American prisoner who survived in a communist prison during the Vietnam War.
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