Richard Nixon, nominee for Vice President in elections of 1952, addresses the nation in a nationwide televised program sponsored by the Republican Committee. Republican Senator Nixon of California delivers his "Checkers" speech from his office. He defies any charges of taking $18,000 from his supporters for his personal use. He condemns his democratic opponents during his speech. Nixon speaks about his wife Pat Nixon, shown sitting in the office and he speaks of her hard work. He presents an audit of entire campaign fund and reads it. Nixon details his modest family background and his complete financial history. He recalls his services in World War II and their earnings after he returned. Nixon mentions the incident of receiving a dog 'Checkers' as a gift. He speaks about problems of corruption and communism and a better future under the Presidency of General Eisenhower. He expresses people's expectation of lasting peace and end of the Korean war. Trailer at end with text "This program was reproduced by the Kinephoto Process."
A pro-Nixon "documentary" called "Portrait of a President" about President Richard Nixon. Released during his 1972 reelection campaign. U.S. President Richard M Nixon after being elected as the President of the United States. Special consultants, counselors and advisors to the President speak about his qualities, professionalism and various aspects of his personality. Various assistants of Richard Nixon express their view about his individual characteristics. Various female employees in his office admire him. Video clip includes interview excerpts with Leonard Garment, John Erlichman, Jerome Joffe, William Safire, Patrick Buchanan, Barbara Franklin, Rose Mary Woods, Sally Inge, Dwight Chapin, and Donald Rumsfeld.
U.S. President Richard M Nixon after being elected as the President of the United States. A White House counselor of the President, Robert Finch, expresses his view about his intelligence. He compares Richard Nixon with Dwight D. Eisenhower and talks about his professionalism, military and economic intelligence. President Nixon discusses with high level government officials during a meeting. Opium farming in a field which acted as major supply of drug heroine. Nixon works to control the drug trade. Richard Nixon at his residence in Camp David. From a pro-Nixon "documentary" called "Portrait of a President" about President Richard Nixon. Released during his 1972 reelection campaign.
U.S. First Lady Patricia Nixon as a public figure and as a companion of President Richard Nixon. Patricia with a number of children talks and smiles. She rides a horse cart in deserts. She flies kites, plays golf and polo as she inaugurates a sports meet. She gives autographs to spectators at the ceremony. Spectators cheer for her.
Ceremonies at the White House in Washington DC during the visit of Israeli Prime Minister Golda Meir to the United States. Ceremonies in a lawn to welcome the Israeli Prime Minister. A crowd of spectators and guests gathered at the ceremony await the arrival of Mrs. Meir. U.S. Navy troops perform drill while the band plays. A large crowd watches the drill.
Ceremonies at the White House in Washington DC during the visit of Israeli Prime Minister Golda Meir to the United States. A crowd of spectators at the White House wait in the south lawn as the Presidential helicopter lands. President Richard M Nixon and First Lady Patricia Nixon step from the plane. U.S. Army officers salute them as they walk inside the White House.
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