The Checkers speech or fund speech was an address on September 23rd, 1952, by Senator Richard Nixon, six weeks before the 1952 Presidential election. Nixon had been accused of improprieties relating to a fund established by his backers to reimburse him for his political expenses. His place on the Republican ticket was in doubt so he flew to Los Angeles to deliver a thirty- minute television address in which he defended himself, attacked his opponents, and urged the audience to contact the Republican National Committee concerning whether he should stay on the ticket. He said he was going to keep one gift he received; a black and white Cocker Spaniel whose name was given to the dog by his children. The name was "Checkers," thus the name of his famous speech.
Gabriel Heatter was an American newscaster and journalist. During World War 11 he would begin his news broadcasts with the catchphrase "There's Good News Tonight."
The news with Gabriel Heatter.
Anglo-French troops carry out air assault, air attack by Egyptian MIGS, Six nations offer troops to UN peace force, heavy fighting continues in Budapest, sixty million Americans to elect President, prepared for Eisenhower victory.
Vice President Richard Nixon congratulates Dwight Eisenhower on winning his second term in presidential office, citing his great vote of approval by the American people.
Highlights: Senator Joseph McCarthy dies of liver ailment, David Beck is indicted for income tax evasion, Secretary Dulles says the communist expansion in the Middle East will be restricted, Eisenhower calls the Egyptian ambassador home.
Gabriel Heatter was an American newscaster and journalist. During World War 11 he would begin his news broadcasts with the catchphrase "There's Good News Tonight."
On this newscast, Gabriel Heatter comments on Khrushchev's personality.
Gabriel Heatter was an American newscaster and journalist. During World War 11 he would begin his news broadcasts with the catchphrase "There's Good News Tonight."
Highlights: More on Khrushchev and communism. Henry Gladstone subbing for Lester Smith on WOR radio.
Topics: Russians fire a rocket to the moon, due to reach the moon before Khrushchev's arrival in the US, Prime Minister Nehru of India accused of appeasing Chinese communists on the border dispute
Fulton Lewis Jr was a conservative radio newscaster and journalist broadcasting on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
Comments on successful leftist humiliation of Eisenhower in Tokyo, anti-US cartoons in Russia.
Gabriel Heatter was an American newscaster and journalist. During World War 11 he would begin his news broadcasts with the catchphrase "There's Good News Tonight."
On this broadcast commentary on Nelson Rockefeller's chances of winning the Republican nomination.
Host: Gabriel Heatter.
The Republican National Convention opens in Chicago. Senator Walter Judd gives the keynote address. Interview with Richard M. Nixon. Nixon interplay with former President Herbert Hoover. Recording of roll call of the states and balloting for Presidential nominee, taken on July 27th.
Live coverage of the 1960 presidential debate between Senator John F. Kennedy and Vice-President Richard Nixon.
Also included are the presidential debates of 10-07-1960, 10-13-1960, and 10-21-1960, all CBS-TV.
Thus is the 1st television debate among presidential candidates.
Republican Presidential candidate Richard M. Nixon and Vice Presidential candidate Henry Cabot Lodge are joined by President Dwight D. Eisenhower and New York Governor Nelson A. Rockerfeller for a political rally at Roosevelt Field in Westbury, NY.
Republican Presidential candidate Richard M. Nixon is joined by President Dwight D. Eisenhower and Vice Presidential candidate Henry Cabot Lodge in a final campaign speech before the next day's election.
Former Vice President and Republican Gubernatorial candidate Richard M. Nixon debates the 1962 California Gubernatorial election with his Democratic opponent and current California Governor, Edmund G. (Pat) Brown.
Topics: John Profumo scandal in England, Dr. Stephen Ward arrested-he introduced party girl Christine Keeler to cabinet minister John Profumo, Lena Horne, and Dick Gregory to lead negro protests in Alabama, violence in Lexington, Kentucky,
Ahmed Ben Bella will aid Angolan rebels, possible female cosmonauts in Russia.
Radio broadcasts related to TV, society, and Hollywood news with John D. Griffin.
On today's broadcast a five minute interview with singer Eddie Fisher who states that he still enjoys performing and now has a different feeling about his work. Loves to sing his standards as well as Al Jolson standards. Eddie when asked to comment about his former wife, Elizabeth Taylor, prefers to let the record speak for itself. He discuses his future plans.
Live NBC opening night coverage of the 1964 Republican National Convention at the Cow Palace in San Francisco, California.
The Republicans seek to select their presidential candidate. Personalities interviewed are Senator Everett Dirksen, former President Dwight Eisenhower, and Richard Nixon who comments on Barry Goldwater. Thurston Morton is the committee chairman, he raps the Democrats in speech, a speech by former President Eisenhower.
Continuing live NBC coverage of the Republican National Convention from the Cow Palace in San Francisco, California.
Highlights: Martin Agronsky interviews delegate Henry Cabot Lodge, NBC Newsman John Chancellor is arrested on the floor, New York Governor Nelson Rockefeller talks about curtailing extremism in the Republican Party amid shout-downs and cat-calls.
Continuing live NBC coverage of the 1964 Republican National Convention from the Cow Palace in San Francisco, California.
The roll call of the states for the presidential nomination, Representative Charles Halleck of Indiana seconds the nomination of Barry Goldwater, Senator Kenneth Keating of New York nominates Nelson Rockefeller, Governor of New York. Dr. Milton Eisenhower puts Governor William Scranton's name in nomination, Scranton in an interview says he will not withdraw, a disturbance by negro delegates on the floor, Goldwater wins ballot for the nomination, Scranton concedes defeat and calls for the unanimous nomination of Goldwater as GOP presidential candidate.
Continuing live NBC coverage of the 1964 Republican National Convention from the Cow Palace in San Francisco, California.
Speeches by Richard Nixon and Republican presidential nominee, Arizona Senator Barry Goldwater.
Political rally for Attorney General Robert Kennedy who is a candidate for a United States Senate seat. On hand at the rally New York City Mayor Robert Wagner.
News and editorial comment. Call for immediate withdrawal of troops in North Vietnam and return to South Vietnam without declaration of war, US telling whole world that the "law of the jungle" applies with it's aggressive agression against North Vietnam.
The first spacewalk by Russian cosmonauts, the Soviet Union protests US aggression in Vietnam, urges withdrawal, a description of the Russian spacewalk.
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