Actor dressed as a cowboy,on horseback, smoking a cigarette in a movie. Purportedly an unidentified flying object (UFO) appears behind him in the sky. (Note: This is from a U.S. Air force collection and has been identified as an outtake from a movie entitled "A man called Gannon," filmed in 1968.)
The Hall of Heroes at the Pentagon in Virginia, United States. Footsteps echo in Pentagon hall as camera moves along corridor toward the Hall of Heroes. John Charles Daly stands next to a giant replica of the U.S. Medal of Honor and speaks about medal recipients. He steps in front of a display listing names of Medal of Honor recipients and explains the medal's significance. Scene shifts back in time , to May, 1968 when President Lyndon Baines Johnson is seen speaking at the dedication of the Hall of Heroes, where he confers the Medal on recipients from each of the four military services. He calls out the names of : Charles C. Hagemeister (Army); James E. Williams (Navy); Gerald O. Young (Air Force) and Richard A. Pittman (Marine Corps). President Johnson says their names will be placed with others in the new Hall of Heroes. The President places the medals around the necks of the respective recipients as citations accompanying their awards are read. Next, Mr. Daly is seen again in front of the list of recipients. He notes that these four new additions brought the total of names to 3,210.
Self-portrait of Republican nominee Richard Nixon aired during his 1968 presidential run against Hubert Humphrey and George Wallace in the United States. A photo showing Richard Nixon's father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Francis Nixon and their children, left to right: Harold, who died when he was 23; Donald and Richard, in Yorba Linda, California. Richard Nixon speaks about how devoted and self sacrificing his mother and father were for their children. He calls his family a happy family but also speaks of the difficult times when his brothers Harold and Arthur died from tuberculosis. An old picture of Richard Nixon showing him with his younger and elder brothers. Nixon speaks that a life without any ups and downs can not know the beauty of life in a broader sense. He says that he got his attitude about winning from his football coach Wallace Newman during his college years. A picture of Coach Wallace Newman. A 1934 photograph of Richard Nixon in football gear during his senior year at Whittier College.
A political broadcast promotes Republican nominee Richard Nixon prior to the 1968 Presidential Election in the United States. Still images show Richard Nixon shaking hands with people during an election campaign. A sign reads 'NIXON'S THE ONE'.
Chet Huntley reports on the plight of the captured USS Pueblo crew members in North Korea, noting that North Korea insists "the men won't be freed unless and until the United States apologizes." View of the USS Pueblo after being captured by North Korea. View of gun turret in USS Pueblo. Ammunition and equipment found in USS Pueblo. USS Pueblo crewmen raise their hands and march away after their capture by the North Korean Navy. Captured USS Pueblo crewmen playing basketball and volleyball. Western reporters interview USS Pueblo crewmen while in captivity. USS Pueblo crewmen write letters. News conference with USS Pueblo crewmen and reporters. USS Pueblo crewmen watch television. Footage of 13 August 1968 news conference in North Korea.
The keel laying of supercarrier USS Nimitz (CVAN-68) at the Newport News Ship Building & Drydock in Newport News, Virginia, USA. Washington State Senator Henry M. Jackson delivers a speech from the rostrum. Sign reads “USS NIMITZ CVAN-68 Keel laid June 22, 1968 Hull 59-”. United States Navy officers and guests listen to Senator Jackson’s speech. Closer shot of Senator Jackson delivering a speech. Podium displays the seal and name of Newport News, Virginia. Women guests listen to Senator Jackson’s speech. The bust of Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz is seen near the podium. Some guests are holding paper cups as they listen to the speech. A man drinks from a paper cup. Senator Jackson finishes his speech and leaves the podium. Spectators clapping. Mr. Holden steps forward to the podium.
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