| Nixon Hands Out Honors | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 1671 |
| Catalog #: | 499392 | |
| Clip Number: | 499392-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 033-039 | |
| Timecode: | 00:42:54 - 00:43:34 | |
| Location: | Washington, D.C. | |
| Year Shot: | 1960 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | BEHAVIOR, HUMAN: Courage CEREMONIES: Awards DISABILITIES: Misc LOCATIONS/NORTH AMERICA: USA, Washington D.C. PERSONALITIES: Nixon, Richard M. | |
| Description: | In the Nation's Capital the annual awards of the President's committee on employment of the physically handicap. Via Marie Chanwell wins a $1,000 prize for writing her essay On Jobs For The Handicap. Named for the Handicap For The Year is Dwight D Gilfoil, head of Paraplegic Manufacturing Company. The Illinois executive has a successful business which hired over a 100-handicap people, and he's traveled over 75,000-miles over the past 2-years, encouraging other job opportunities. The annual awards of the President's committee, audience. MCUS - Vice President Nixon shaking hands with Via Marie Chanwell winner of an essay contest. MCUS - A back shot of the audience. MCUS - Vice President Nixon posing with winners. CUS - Vice President Nixon talking on stage with Via Marie Chanwell, winning high school student. SS - Via Marie Chanwell, Vice President Nixon, Mr Dwight D Gilfoil and other high school students. MCUS - Mr. Gilfoil speaking with Via Marie. CUS - Mr. Dwight D Gilfoil, "Handicap For The Year", executive of a paraplegic manufacturing company. MS - Little children, Vice President Nixon, high school students and Mr. Gilfoil. | |
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