#667:MAKING OF THE PRESIDENT, THE 1964-06-11,WABC78 min.
Richard M. Nixon, Nelson Rockefeller, John F. Kennedy, Martin Gabel, Theodore White, Adlai E. Stevenson, Lady Bird Johnson, Lyndon B. Johnson
The 1960 Presidential Election is told in this TV adaptation of Theodore H. White's Pulitzer Prize winning Best Seller. Covered are the John F. Kennedy-Lyndon Johnson confrontations, Adlai Stevenson and Nelson Rockefeller platforms and highlights of the Kennedy-Richard M. Nixon TV debates. Originally broadcast Dec. 29, 1963. Martin Gabel narrates.
#683:1964 GOP NATIONAL REPUBLICAN CONVENTION, THE 1964-07-17,WABC65 min.
Richard M. Nixon, Barry Goldwater
Former Vice President Richard M. Nixon introduces the Republican Presidential nominee Barry Goldwater who gives his 40 min. acceptance speech. Also heard is "America The Beautiful" sung by the convention chorus.
#771:1968 NATIONAL REPUBLICAN CONVENTION, THE 1968-08-08,WCBS103 min.
Walter Cronkite, Richard M. Nixon, Mike Wallace, Andrew West, Billy Graham, Julie Nixon, Roger Mudd, Morton Dean, Eric Sevareid, John Sears
CBS coverage with anchorman Walter Cronkite. Morton Dean talks with Presidential candidate Richard M. Nixon on the floor of the convention. Nixon gives a 39 min. acceptance speech to the convention. Rev. Billy Graham gives the final benediction. The convention is adjourned. Eric Sevareid gives his analysis of Nixon and his acceptance speech. Roger Mudd gives his own analysis of Nixon. Walter Cronkite and Mike Wallace join in discussion. Wallace traces Nixon's climb to his present popularity. There is a replay segment of a 1962 news conference - the morning after his defeat for California Governor to Pat Brown and his famous statement to the press, "You won't have Nixon to kick around anymore, because gentlemen, this is my last press conference." There is also a replay segment of Nixon's introduction speech at the 1964 Republican convention and a Sept. 1966 "Face the Nation" appearance. John Sears, Nixon's aid, comments. There is additional analysis of political events and maneuvers which catapulted Nixon to the head of the Republican Party through his 1968 primaries. Julie Nixon is heard campaigning. Nixon aids discuss campaign strategy. Nixon news media discussion at his hotel and more. Walter Cronkite gives his thoughts and wraps up the broadcast.
#784:INAUGURATION OF PRESIDENT RICHARD M. NIXON, THE 1969-01-20,ABC/NBC/CBS21 min.
Richard M. Nixon
Televised on all networks. Richard M. Nixon is sworn in as the 37th President of the United States. We hear his inauguration speech.
#788:ABC NEWS SPECIAL REPORT WITH HOWARD K. SMITH 1969-05-14,WABC60 min.
Richard M. Nixon, Howard K. Smith
President Richard M. Nixon talks to the American people from the White House in Washington, D.C. The main topics are the new proposals and initiatives to be taken in Vietnam, where there have been American servicemen killed in action since 1965. Howard K. Smith reacts to the speech.
#6219:PRESIDENT NIXON'S PRESS CONFERENCE 1970-05-08,NBC30 min.
Richard M. Nixon
With thousands of student demonstrators massing in Washington for a mammoth peace rally, President Richard Nixon tells a late evening news conference that he agrees with everything they are trying to accomplish.
#6220:PROTEST DEMONSTRATION IN WASHINGTON D.C. 1970-05-09,NBC30 min.
Richard M. Nixon
Protesters react to President Nixon's press conference held the night before. They stage a peace rally.
#822:AFI SALUTE TO JOHN FORD 1973-04-02,WCBS72 min.
James Stewart, Richard M. Nixon, John Ford, Frank Sinatra, Jack Lemmon, Charlton Heston, Maureen O'Hara, Gregory Peck
The American Film Institute premieres this annual event by honoring Mr. John Ford. President Richard M. Nixon is among the notables paying tribute along with Charlton Heston, Jack Lemmon, Maureen O'Hara, Gregory Peck, Frank Sinatra, James Stewart and John Wayne. Danny Kaye is host.
#6221:PRESIDENT NIXON'S ECONOMIC MESSAGE ON NEW CONTROLS 1973-06-13,NBC15 min.
Richard M. Nixon
Joined in progress from Washington D.C., President Nixon announces new Phase 4 controls and a freeze on all retail prices for a period of 60 days.
#831:NIXON IMPEACHMENT HEARINGS, THE 1974-07-24,WABC44 min.
Richard M. Nixon, Howard K. Smith, Harry Reasoner, Sam Donaldson, Tom Railsback, Frank Reynolds
Howard K. Smith, Harry Reasoner and Frank Reynolds give analysis during this
Congressional first night of hearings in the Richard M. Nixon impeachment case.
Illinois Republican Congressman Tom Railsback and others are heard. Railsback is interviewed by Sam Donaldson on the floor of Congress.
