A moratorium march in Washington D.C., United States by pacifists and peace demonstrators against the Vietnam War. A banner reads 'A Calvinist for peace'. People march in Washington D.C. as they protest against American involvement in the Vietnam War and demand the end of the war. People outside the White House. People on the top of an ambulance. The Washington Memorial in the background. People in lawns with the Lincoln Memorial in the background. Anti war demonstrators gather to protest against the war. Among famous performers seen are: folk singers Pete Seeger, and Peter, Paul and Mary. Coretta Scott King (widow of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.) addresses the gathering. An artist being presented a memento. Activists address the gathering.
Stand of U.S. President Richard Nixon on Vietnam War. President Nixon addresses the nation about the Vietnam War from White House. He details how United States got involved in the war. He talks of protests and demonstrations of anti war activists and wants an everlasting solution to the problem. He reminds of Woodrow Wilson's efforts to end wars and peace. Nixon tells the youth of America about their demonstrations: "I respect your idealism. I share your concern for peace. I want peace as much as you do." He speaks to the "great silent majority" of Americans (contrasted with the youth demonstrators) and asks for their support in fighting "the forces of totalitarianism" and in supporting his plans for fighting and ending the war. He asks that Americans be united for peace and united against defeat. In the final part of this speech segment, President Nixon invokes the term "silent majority."
A moratorium in Washington DC to end the Vietnam War. Peace activists and pacifist demonstrators milling about on a street. People wave the Viet Cong flag and the North Vietnamese flag. A man wearing a helmet with a sign on it that reads 'Press'. People on a street as they demonstrate and protest against the Vietnam War. A car moves past a building. Military Police jeeps with MPs drive along a street. An electronic sign reads 'Time to save 12.40 Nov 14' . The Military Police jeeps drive past.
A moratorium in Washington DC to end the Vietnam War. A sign at a stall reads 'Dispersal'. Peace activists and pacifist demonstrators gathered on a street at night as they carry candles. Men and woman carry candles as they march to protest against the Vietnam War. People with placards around their necks march. They march with candles in their hands.
A moratorium in Washington DC to end the Vietnam War. Peace activists and pacifist demonstrators gathered on a street at night as they march to protest against the Vietnam War. People carry red flags. People milling about in a street. They march down the street. A man seated in a bed.
Peace activists and pacifist demonstrators march during a moratorium in Washington DC to end the Vietnam War. A female parade marshal talks over a walkie talkie. A male parade marshal directs marchers as they walk with placards around their necks. The demonstrators place the placards into empty caskets as they protest against the Vietnam War. Men beat drums as females march past them.
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