Year

1970-10-28

Video Details

12:08; B&W; silent and sound; BA261

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.

Contributors

FSU-TV

Geographic Subject

Tallahassee
Tallahassee Regional Airport

Personal Subject

Carswell, Judge Harold, 1919-1992
Cramer, William, 1922-2003
Kirk Jr., Claude Roy, 1926-2011
Nixon, Richard Milhous, 1913-1994

Subject

Governors--Florida
Integration
Politicians
Politics
Presidents -- United States
Speeches