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Collection ID is exactly "13" AND Subject - Person is exactly "Nixon, Richard Milhous, 1913-1994"
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Compass Points South

Compass Points South
Date
1960 (circa)
Description
In this film, Wayne Ferris talks to Senator George Smathers about his trip to Latin America. Most of the program deals with the communist threat to the Latin American region. The show is comprised primarily of footage shot during Smathers' trip to various locations in the Caribbean and South America. Scenes include: riots in Panama over control of the Canal Zone, and footage of Fidel Castro shaking his fist and meeting with Russian leader, Anastas Mikoyan. Later, there is footage of an interview by Miami reporter, Dick Lobo, with Generalissimo, Raphael Trujillo, of the Dominican Republic. The segment on Venezuela includes 1958 footage of Vice President Richard Nixon's motorcade being stoned by angry protesters. There are a few brief scenes of Smathers meeting with Venezuelan President Bettencourt. There are brief shots of Haiti and Puerto Rico, including Smathers' meeting with the Haitian President. Senator Smathers comments that student exchange programs may improve relations with Latin America. Mr. Ferris closes the program with recommendations, such as: price stabilization measures; mineral quotas; market subsidies; and improved foreign aid. Produced by WCKT of Miami.
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Compass Points South

Compass Points South
Governor Claude Kirk Wedding Pageantry

Governor Claude Kirk Wedding Pageantry
Date
1967-03-17
Description
Shimmering lounge music accompanies scenes from Governor Claude Kirk's wedding celebration. There is footage of Governor Kirk and his wife Erika Mattfeld Kirk at their pre-wedding dinner party, arriving at the Church of Bethesda-by-the-Sea for the ceremony, and their wedding reception at the Breakers Hotel in Palm Beach. President Richard Nixon is among those in attendance. Produced by the Florida Development Commission.
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Governor Claude Kirk Wedding Pageantry

Governor Claude Kirk Wedding Pageantry
President Nixon at Tallahassee Airport

President Nixon at Tallahassee Airport
Date
25869
Description
This film begins with footage of spectators awaiting President Nixon's arrival at the Tallahassee airport. Secret Service officers inspect the stage, podium, and surrounding area. Air Force One lands and President Nixon, Governor Kirk, and Congressman William Cramer appear. President Nixon praises Judge Harold Carswell of Tallahassee for his courage and determination following the Senate's rejection of his appointment to the U.S. Supreme Court. The President gives a brief speech on school integration, stressing the importance of equality in educational opportunities. After his speech, Nixon shakes hands with supporters, then boards Air Force One, where he pauses to raise joined hands with Governor Kirk and Congressman William Cramer. The film is silent except during the President's speech. Produced by WFSU-TV.
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President Nixon at Tallahassee Airport

President Nixon at Tallahassee Airport
Presidential Campaigning, 1972

Presidential Campaigning, 1972
Date
1972
Description
This is a compilation of film clips involving presidential candidates. The Republicans shown in the film are Richard Nixon, Paul McClowsky and John Ashbrook. The Democrats shown are: Shirley Chisholm; Bruce Harkey; Hubert Humphrey; Henry Jackson; Edward Kennedy; John Lindsay; Eugene McCarthy; George McGovern; Wilbur Mills; Edmund Muskie; George Wallace; and Sam Yorty. Some of the clips are silent. Shirley Chisholm talks about being an African-American female presidential candidate. She declares herself as the only "unbought and unbossed" candidate in the race.
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Presidential Campaigning, 1972

Presidential Campaigning, 1972
SENATOR GEORGE SMATHERS REPORTS - SENATOR MIKE MANSFIELD INTERVIEW

SENATOR GEORGE SMATHERS REPORTS - SENATOR MIKE MANSFIELD INTERVIEW
Date
1960 (circa)
Description
Sen. George Smathers interviews Senate Majority Leader Mike Mansfield, who comments on Vice President Nixon's trip to South America and the riots that accompanied it. Responsibility for the riots is placed on communists. Produced by the Senate Recording Studios.
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SENATOR GEORGE SMATHERS REPORTS - SENATOR MIKE MANSFIELD INTERVIEW

SENATOR GEORGE SMATHERS REPORTS - SENATOR MIKE MANSFIELD INTERVIEW
WATERGATE EXPERT

WATERGATE EXPERT

Date
1977
Description
Joseph Harrison, a Florida State University professor and expert on the Watergate scandal, discusses the impact Watergate has had on American politics. He recalls his close interaction with the prosecution team during the investigation and recounts listening to the infamous Watergate tapes. He remarks that recommendations made by the Watergate Committee have gone unheeded. The segment ends with silent footage of Watergate ephemera from Harrison's office. Produced by WFSU-TV.
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WATERGATE EXPERT

WATERGATE EXPERT

Identifier Title Type Subject Thumbnail
Compass Points SouthCompass Points SouthAnti-communism
Communism
Diplomacy
Foreign relations
Politicians
Politics
Travel
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Governor Claude Kirk Wedding PageantryGovernor Claude Kirk Wedding PageantryGovernors--Florida
Parties
Weddings		/fpc/memory/omeka_images/video/thumbnails90px/kirkwedding.jpg
President Nixon at Tallahassee AirportPresident Nixon at Tallahassee AirportGovernors--Florida
Integration
Politicians
Politics
Presidents -- United States
Speeches		/fpc/memory/omeka_images/video/thumbnails90px/nixon.jpg
Presidential Campaigning, 1972Presidential Campaigning, 1972National Democratic Party
National Republican Party
Political campaigns
Politicians
Politics
Presidential candidates
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SENATOR GEORGE SMATHERS REPORTS - SENATOR MIKE MANSFIELD INTERVIEWSENATOR GEORGE SMATHERS REPORTS - SENATOR MIKE MANSFIELD INTERVIEWAnti-communism
Cold War
Communism
Politicians
Politics
United States-Foreign relations-Latin America 		/fpc/memory/omeka_images/thumbnails/catalog_video.jpg
WATERGATE EXPERT WATERGATE EXPERT College professors
Politicians
Politics
Presidents-United States
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