Vanderbilt Television News Archive

Special News Broadcast recorded from ABC Evening News for Friday, Aug 09, 1974


Title: Nixon Farewell

Abstract:

  • Live ABC coverage of President Richard Nixon's resignation, reported by Howard K. Smith, Harry Reasoner, Sam Donaldson, Frank Reynolds and Edward P. Morgan.
  • Replay of Richard Nixon's farewell speech (concluded).
  • Taped news conference with George Wallace (8/8/74).
  • Live interview with Rep. Leslie Arends.
  • Taped interview with Sen. Hugh Scott.
  • Picture errors throughout due to early taping method.
  • Begin Time:10:00:30 am
    End Time:11:00:50 am
    TVN Record Number:834528
    Copyright:Abstract and Metadata (c) 1974-2009 Vanderbilt University
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