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President Nixon orders a 60-day freeze on all retail and wholesale prices during a live broadcast from the White House.

Live coverage of a speech by U.S. President Richard Nixon about the economy of the United States. A news correspondent reports that President Nixon's announcement regarding economy includes a 60-day price freeze which is followed by falling value of U.S. dollar in the world market, a record increase in gold prices and an increased cost of living. The South Facade of the White House. President Nixon speaks about economy and summarizes positive points saying that the economy is growing in terms of income and jobs. The President talks about the announcement he made in August 1971 and economic progress achieved after that. He says that prices, especially food prices are going higher unacceptably in present period. He says that faced with the rising inflation he has ordered a 60-day freeze on all retail and wholesale prices except for raw agricultural commodities. The President says that wage freeze will not be implemented till wages remain non-inflationary. He further speaks about putting in effect price controls which will control the factors responsible for increase in prices. He says that he has directed the Cost for Living Council to work towards controlling gasoline prices. President Nixon says the actions he has ordered are designed to deal with the rise in the cost of living without jeopardizing the prosperity of American citizens.

Location: Washington DC USA
Date: 1973, June 1
Duration: 8 min 41 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Color
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675073714
U.S. President Richard Nixon delivers a speech on important issues at Tri-City Airport in Saginaw, Michigan.

U.S. President Richard Nixon delivers a speech at Tri-City Airport in Saginaw, Michigan. Placards held by a crowd display welcome messages for President Nixon. President Nixon speaks from a podium. He summarizes problems which the people are facing in Saginaw Bay City and Michigan. He states that there is one way to keep down the cost of living and that is to keep down the cost of government. President Nixon says that only high production can cut down prices. He further talks about a health program which would provide health insurance to the citizens of the U.S. and that the program would not require new taxes. He also speaks about progress to be made in the field of education. Regarding welfare programs, he states that the country needs a welfare program where it is never more profitable for a person to go on welfare than to go to work. President Nixon says that people can always choose the right congressman.

Location: Saginaw Michigan USA
Date: 1974, April 10
Duration: 4 min 39 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Color
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: English
Clip: 65675073722
A political advertisement critical of Democratic nominee Hubert Humphrey during the 1968 presidential campaign

A political advertisement from the Nixon campaign or Republican party during the 1968 Presidential election campaign portrays Democratic party challenger Hubert Humphrey in a negative light. Still images show Democratic presidential nominee Hubert Humphrey at the party's convention in Chicago, Illinois. Riots in the United States following assassinations of prominent leader in the African American civil rights movement, Martin Luther King, Jr., and Senator from New York Robert F. Kennedy, in 1968. U.S. soldiers battling the enemy in Vietnam during the Vietnam War. A picture depicting poverty shows a poor family. Images of Humphrey are interspersed throughout, portraying him as disconnected from the issues of the day.

Location: United States USA
Date: 1968
Duration: 51 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Color
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675073745
President Richard Nixon is surrounded by a crowd and newsmen in San Francisco, California

View from height, overlooking crowds and street cars. A band is playing as President Nixon struggles through throng and enters a cable car. The cable car is followed by an open limousine and motocycle police escort, as it makes its way up the hilly street. Poiice officers and officials mingling on a sidewalk. News media representatives with cameras are seen. President Nixon threads his way through dense crowd, reaching out to shake hands. In front of the St. Francis hotel, Mrs. pat Nixon walks across the street towards center of Union Square. President Nixon stands in open car, in front of the St. Francis Hotel, to say a few words to the crowd.

Location: San Francisco California USA
Date: 1972
Duration: 3 min 21 sec
Sound: No
Color: Color
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675073756
U.S. President Richard Nixon speaks during an agricultural fair in the United States.

A gathering at the Nixon home, La Casa Pacifica (the Western White House) in San Clemente, California. Members of news media have cameras and tripods all over the courtyard. Several persons stand with arms folded, waiting. Tall yardarm stye flagpole holds American flag and a blue flag (Presidential ensign?). Press Secretary,Ronald Ziegler, appears before assembled newsmen. The President strolls out to edge of drive, and then walks quickly to the microphones and makes a statement, and holds press conference.

Location: San Clemente California USA
Date: 1971
Duration: 3 min 17 sec
Sound: No
Color: Color
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675073769
President Sveinn Bjornsson, Bishop of Iceland and General William Key present at a ceremony as Iceland becomes a republic.

Iceland becomes a republic during World War II. Tents set up for citizens of Iceland to vote in a referendum outside the city of Reykjavik. Citizens gather for the ceremony marking the proclamation of Iceland as a republic. President Sveinn Bjornsson and the Bishop of Iceland as the new republic is formed. American commander on Iceland General William Key watches the ceremonies.

Location: Reykjavik Iceland
Date: 1944, June 17
Duration: 49 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675073836
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