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 progress that the U.S. has made towards peace and the end of the Vietnam War. He says that the United States should not reduce its defense budget. He speaks about negotiations with the Soviet Union regarding elimination of nuclear arms. He says that cutting down defense budget before the negotiations would increase the danger of war and there should be mutual reduction in defense. President Nixon says that the U.S. should maintain its strength.
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.
The Osborne Brothers perform for the First Family of the United States at the White House in Washington DC, United States on March 17, 1973. Wearing an oversize green satin bow-tie President Nixon arrives on a stage. He explains that he wears the green tie because it is St. Patrick's Day. He also notes that Mrs. Nixon also wears green and that it is her birthday. The crowd applauds. The First Lady of the United States Pat Nixon, her daughters Tricia Nixon Cox and Julie Nixon Eisenhower and sons in law Edward F. Cox and David Eisenhower seated. President Nixon joins his family after introducing the performers and commenting on this being an evening with "American" music. The Osborne Brothers perform a song called "Rocky Top."The crowd applauds. (This Osborne Brothers' performance marks the first ever performance of Bluegrass Music at the White House.)
American country music singer Merle Haggard performs at the White House in Washington DC, United States for U.S. President Richard Nixon and his family on March 17, 1973. Merle Haggard performs "Okie from Muskogee" for the Nixon Family. President Nixon, the First Lady of the United States Pat Nixon, their daughters Tricia Nixon Cox and Julie Nixon Eisenhower and sons in law Edward F. Cox and David Eisenhower seated. A crowd applauds.
American country music singer Merle Haggard performs at the White House in Washington DC, United States for U.S. President Richard Nixon and his family on March 17, 1973. Merle Haggard performs for the Nixon Family. President Nixon, the First Lady of the United States Pat Nixon, her daughters Tricia Nixon Cox and Julie Nixon Eisenhower and her sons in law Edward F. Cox and David Eisenhower seated. Merle Haggard sings 'Fightin' Side of Me'.
Singers perform at the White House in Washington DC, United States for U.S. President Richard Nixon and his family on March 17, 1973. Merle Haggard performs for the Nixon Family. President Nixon, the First Lady of the United States Pat Nixon, her daughters Tricia Nixon Cox and Julie Nixon Eisenhower and her sons in law Edward F. Cox and David Eisenhower seated and applauding after the performance. Merle Haggard thanks the audience and reads out few words for Mrs. Nixon. President Nixon and wife Pat Nixon walk up the stage to thank Merle Haggard and the Osborne Brothers for their performance. President Nixon speaks a few words into a microphone. President Nixon and wife Pat Nixon shake hands with the performers before leaving the stage.
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