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First Congress speech by new President Gerald Ford (1974)
- Genre
- Speech
First speech to Congress by Gerald Ford after taking up the Presidency following the resignation of Richard Nixon.
Ford speech after President Nixon resigns (1974)
- Genre
- Speech
Speech from Gerald Ford (speaking in Virginia) after Richard Nixon announced his resignation from the position of the President of the USA. Ford states he will take up the position in the pursuit of peace....
Gerald Ford inaguration speech (1974)
- Genre
- Speech
Inauguration speech from US President Gerald Ford following his swearing-in to the Presidency after the resignation of Richard Nixon.
Harold Wilson receives Freedom of the City (1975)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Ceremony and speech in which Prime Minister Harold Wilson receives the Freedom of the City of London. Ceremony includes Lord Chamberlain Charles Maclean of Duart welcoming Wilson as a citizen of London. Male...
Harold Wilson on North Irish internment (1975)
- Genre
- Speech
Prime Minister Harold Wilson gives a speech about the remaining political detainees in Northern Ireland, commenting on the varying points of view on the subject and concluding that the Cabinet had to make an...
John Stonehouse on fraud charges (1975)
- Genre
- Interview
John Stonehouse MP is interviewed about inquiries made into his investments. He claims that the police were ganging up against him and his colleagues as they were only interested in getting a conviction. He...
Balcombe Street Siege - Gunmen surrender (1975)
- Genre
- News report
Jon Snow reports on the end of the Balcombe Street Siege (06/12 to 12/12/75), in which four IRA members had taken a flat’s two residents, John and Sheila Matthews, captive. Includes a detailed account of...
Robert Mark on diversity in the Metropolitan Police (1975)
- Genre
- Interview
Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police, Sir Robert Mark, talks about trying to increase recruitment from ethnic minority groups, and the challenges faced in doing so. Male interviewer not identified.
Michael Foot on world economic crisis (1975)
- Genre
- Speech
Employment Secretary, Michael Foot philosophises on the world economic crisis, suggesting new strategies that Britain must adopt in order to face it.
Rose Davis on her husband’s conviction (1975)
- Genre
- Press conference
George Davis has been convicted for armed robbery at the London Electricity Board. His wife, Rose, tells reporters that she will not stop (campaigning for justice) until her husband goes free. Male...