Stand of U.S. President Richard Nixon on Vietnam War. President Nixon addresses the nation about the Vietnam War from White House. He explains what has been described as "The Nixon Doctrine" regarding U.S. involvement in war, foreign policy support, and defense of freedom. He discusses the concept of helping other nations fight wars, rather than fighting wars for them. He illustrates this approach in describing U.S. efforts in Vietnam. He promises that 20% of U.S. combat forces will return by mid December. He notes he will not reveal withdrawal decisions that will compromise efforts at the Paris talks. He indicates he will pursue a path seeking a just peace through a negotiated settlement or through continued vietnamization.
Quaker-sponsored American pacifists sail from Misaki, Japan to bring medical supplies to North Vietnam, during the Vietnam War. Yacht "Phoenix of Hiroshima" at a dock in a Japanese harbor, before starting the first of its three trips bringing aid to both North and South Vietnam. Seven American pacifists from "A Quaker Action Group" (AQAG) set sail in the "Phoenix of Hiroshima" bound for the North Vietnamese port of Haiphong, on the group's first of three voyages. A flag flies from the yacht. Views of some of the participants on the boat including Phil Drath, Betty Boardman, Dr. and Mrs. Earle Reynolds, and Bob Eaton. People on the dock wave as the yacht leaves the harbor heading to Vietnam.
Television broadcast of U.S. President Richard Nixon's speech from the White House in Washington DC, United States on withdrawal of the remaining U.S. troops from Vietnam on 29th March 1973 during the Vietnam War. President Nixon speaks about the end of the Vietnam War. He speaks about differences about war which divides a nation. He talks about bringing peace and reducing the burden of armaments. He refers to nations in past which fell at the height of their wealth and strength and assures that it would not happen to the United States. He shares his experience of speaking to an American prisoner who survived in a communist prison during the Vietnam War.
During the Vietnam War, representatives from the United States, South Vietnam and North Vietnam meet, in Paris, France, to finalize the Paris Peace Accords ending Vietnam hostilities. Principal negotiators to end the war are U.S. Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, and North Vietnamese counterpart , Le Duc Tho. The delegates are seated at a large rectangular table, with Henry Kissinger at center of one side and Le Duc tho, at center of opposite side. Other delegates occupy seats adjacent to their respective principals. (Location: Majestic Hotel?) Photographers try to take photographs without being obtrusive. The mood of the meeting appears restrained but pleasant.
Students gather to protest the Vietnam War in Kurfürstendamm, West Berlin. The ruins of Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church are seen. Anti-war protesters holding anti-Vietnam-War signs in German, such as "Wir fordern: Amis Raus aus Vietnam." (We demand: Americans out of Vietnam). Some students hold a portrait of Che Guevara. Protesters moving along the boulevard. Altercation between protesters and Berlin Police. Berlin Police attempt to control the crowds. Night time protest scenes where police officers physically restrain an unruly demonstrator, taking him away. A police van driving away from Kurfürstendamm. A truck in front of Café Kranzler (The Barn - Café Kranzler, Kurfürstendamm 22, 10719 Berlin, Germany). Policemen spray water cannons in front of the SAS (Scandinavian Airlines) sales office and Café Sarotti.
Charity Carnival in Rota, Spain. U.S. Army sky diver jumps out of a helicopter over a Naval Station, floats down with his hands and legs out-spread. The base seen below. A second man jumps out with arms and legs out-spread; he free falls towards the base area below and over the edge of the runway. The third sky diver leaps out of the helicopter; fourth one jumps out. Looking down over the base area, over the pier and shore area of Rota. Land mass, pier at the tip sticking out into the water; tip of land in crowded with buildings. The small peninsula jutting out. Carnival area at the Naval Station.
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