NASA astronauts perform a lunar module rehearsal months before the planned Apollo 11 mission (held in July 16-24, 1969). Apollo 11 rehearsal was held at the Kennedy Space Center. An astronaut (Neil Armstrong) demonstrates how to walk on the moon after landing in front of scientists watching the rehearsal. The Apollo Lunar Module “Eagle” (LM-5) is near the astronaut. Astronaut walking sideways, holding on to a harness. Harness is attached on the lunar module. A camera device is being transported to the astronaut using the harness. The astronaut attaches camera in front of his suit. The flag of the United States is seen on his backpack (Primary Life Support Subsystem). The Primary Life Support Subsystem has a tag “CDR” (Commander). Lunar Module has the words “United States” and the United States flag. Astronaut demonstrates using the camera while walking on the moon’s surface. Astronaut takes a video of the Lunar Module and its landing pad.
U.S. President Richard M. Nixon 1972 reelection promotional film. Nixon watches the "Game of the Century" football match in December 1969 between Texas and Arkansas, from among the spectators. He congratulates and then celebrates victory with the triumphant Texas players, and says a few words about their come-from-behind victory. Assistant Harry Dent speaks about positive changes brought about in himself during his tenure working as President Nixon's assistant during Nixon's first term as President.
A journalist questions U.S. President Richard Nixon about his income tax returns during a press conference in Orlando, Florida. The journalist mentions the amount of income tax paid by the President in years 1970 and 1971. He asks the President about the accuracy of these figures as well as his opinion on disclosing of personal finance by an elected official. The President responds that he has disclosed his personal finance. He briefly discusses his income tax returns for the past recent years. He states that the former President Lyndon Baines Johnson had told him that under the 1969 law, the Presidential or the Vice Presidential papers given to the Governor could be taken as a deduction from the tax. The President states that he has submitted his Vice Presidential paper for this purpose. He talks about his papers and notes. He states that he did what he was told.
Special Consultants, Counselors and assistants of U.S. President Richard Nixon speak about him as the President of United States. View of President Nixon on December 6, 1969 as he watches the college football "game of the century" between the University of Texas and the University of Arkansas, and then enjoys the victory among the triumphant Texas players, where he offers them congratulations on the win of Texas Longhorns over the Arkansas Razorbacks. White House assistant Harry S. Dent speaks about his own changes in perceptions after working for President Nixon.
The Boeing 747, a commercial jet airliner with the capacity of 490 passengers is unveiled in the United States. The passenger aircraft on an airstrip. A diagram of three airliners. The engine of a plane. Two female crew members sit at the edge of the engine. Crew members in the cabin of the plane. They sit on chairs and examine their comfort. Passenger aboard the airplane are attended by flight attendants or stewardesses. Narrator notes that the first 25 aircraft will be delivered to Pan American Airways in year 1969.
Grumman-built LEM (Lunar Excursion Module 1 or LM-1), a space vehicle for carrying astronauts onto the surface of the moon in the United States. Technicians work on the "LEM" as part of NASA Apollo program. The space car is being readied for shipment to NASA at Cape Kennedy. (Shown here is LM-1, which was the first of several excursion modules tested in advance of the actual use of the LEM for the manned landing on the moon with Apollo 11 in 1969.)
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