Nixon Hits Cuba Communist
Identifier
F.2012-03-0197
Date Of Production
August 24 1960
Abstract
This film features Richard Nixon's speech delivered at the VFW convention in Cobo Hall in Detroit, Michigan on August 24, 1960.
Description
The film opens with footage of Vice President Richard Nixon and Second Lady Pat Nixon as they enter Cobo Hall and receive welcoming applause from the attendees at the national Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) convention. The footage concludes with a moment in Nixon's speech in which he addresses United States foreign policy regarding Fidel Castro's power and asserts anti-Communist sentiment toward Cuba as well as other Latin American countries.
Run Time
1 min 51 sec
Format
16mm
Extent
100 feet
Color
B&W
Sound
Optical
Reel/Tape Number
1/1
Has Been Digitized?
Yes
Language Of Materials
English
Element
Print
Genre
Form
Subject
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Distributor
Main Credits
Koza, Frank (is filmmaker)
Participants And Performers
Nixon, Richard (is participant)
Nixon, Pat (is participant)
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