Radio Address: “The Birthright of an American Child”

Radio Address: “The Birthright of an American Child”

Transcript Good afternoon: Next Tuesday, for the 47th time in our Nation’s history, Americans will cast their ballots to choose a President for the next 4 years. Daniel Patrick Moynihan, a former member of my Cabinet and a gifted observer of the American scene,...
Radio Address on Urban Affairs

Radio Address on Urban Affairs

Speaking from the Library at the White House to a live television audience, President Nixon spoke of how his administration has addressed the challenges of America’s urban centers by doubling Federal assistance to States and localities, while administering these...
Radio Address on Defense Policy

Radio Address on Defense Policy

In a live radio broadcast to the nation, President Nixon lays out his plans to maintain a strong national defense despite the overall shrinkage of the size of America’s military. The President spoke at 10:30 a.m. from the Library of the White House. Time for the...
Radio Address: “One America”

Radio Address: “One America”

In a live radio broadcast to the nation, President Nixon emphasizes the fact that America is more unified than what critics have portrayed. The President spoke at 10:30 a.m. from the Library of the White House. Time for the broadcast was purchased by the Committee for...
An Evening at the White House with Duke Ellington

An Evening at the White House with Duke Ellington

President Richard Nixon threw a 70th birthday party for Duke Ellington at the White House, where he awarded the maestro the Medal of Freedom. The Voice of America’s Willis Conover organized the band and performers for the occasion, which included Bill Berry,...
A New Alignment For American Unity

A New Alignment For American Unity

On May 16, 1968, amid his campaign for the presidency, Richard Nixon delivered a radio address profound in its analysis and foretelling in its implications. The address was titled “A New Alignment for American Unity,” suggesting the emergence of a New...

Tape 942, Conversation 2 (942-002)

Date: June 15, 1973 Time: Unknown between 8:46 am and 9:20 am Location: Oval Office The President met with Stephen B. Bull. Story [?] Letters, phone calls Request for note H. R. (“Bob”) Haldeman President’s forthcoming speech in Pekin, Illinois...

Tape 942, Conversation 3 (942-003)

Date: June 15, 1973 Time: Unknown between 8:46 am and 9:20 am Location: Oval Office The President met with Stephen B. Bull. Briefcase -Content President’s schedule -Peoria, Illinois Bull left at an unknown time before 9:20...