Today show : August, 9, 1974
Special NBC Today Show coverage of President Richard M. Nixon's farewell speech before the cabinet and White House staff on the day his resignation from office becomes effective. Douglas Kiker describes the scene. Nixon thanks the staff for all their service to him and the country. He reminisces about his father and mother, talks about changes, sadness, disappointments and death. Kiker describes audience reaction to the speech and describes the slow procession to the Army helicopter, as Nixon shakes hands, boards and departs. Jim Hartz hosts the Today Show.
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- In Collections
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G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Copyright Status
- No Copyright
- Date Published
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1974-08-09
- Hosts
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Hartz, Jim
- Reporters
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Kiker, Douglas
- Broadcasters
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NBC Television Network
- Material Type
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Sound recordings
- Language
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English
- Extent
- 00:21:48
- Venue Note
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Broadcast on NBC TV, Aug. 9, 1974.
- Holding Institution
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Vincent Voice Library
- Call Number
- Voice 16195
- Catalog Record
- http://catalog.lib.msu.edu/record=b8185183
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