@@johnreagannumber1 That is the funniest thing I have read today. He would melt like a candle. He cannot even handle a single reporter's question that he does not like.
One of the most impressive displays I've seen in answering questions for a audience. Quietly Authoritative, intelligent and an ability to hold the attention of the listener to his exacting responses. What a human and his ability to be able to operate in such a cauldron without flinching a muscle shows why he was a leader and not a showman. May he RIP.
The most complicated U.S. President ever and arguably the most intellectual. He was adept, conniving and intriguing. He was also, as seen here in a room of young skeptics,, resilient and self aware.
@@villll Sorry but I'm sure the intellectual part is way over your head! Best stay with your leftist manifesto. It seem to be easy to follow when one has an extreme low IQ!
@@villll if you don't know that Nixon was probably the most intelligent president since Lincoln, you know nothing about people, history, Nixon. and you're another fool who thinks he's not as smar as he was b/c of YOUR personal views. that makes you stupid
the most intellectual presidents were Jefferson, John Quincy Adams, John Adams, Lincoln probably. after that it's probably a toss up between Nixon and Wilson and then Carter/Ford/Clinton, all high achievers academically.
I find it appalling that demented lefties feel so entitled they can turn up and try and drown out a speech/discussion. If they had anything to contribute they would turn up and ask a question at the end. They have nothing to contribute, they shout and scream and bang on the windows, this still happens TODAY! It was the same back then, it is the same again now. Lefties will always walk in circles. Is it not obvious that it takes 2 to tango?
I'll say this for the man: by god, when he got knocked down, he got up. Speaking without notes for that long, obviously had an incredible analytical mind and used it well here, ignoring all that noise outside. Nixon had guts.
No politician from either party today would have the guts to do this. The crowd inside the hall in Oxford was hostile to him and the crowd outside wanted to tear him apart. Yet, he gave a commanding performance despite it all.
@@awordon9631 It's incredibly disrespectful. You can disagree without being disagreeable. But lets say you are correct. I do hope you extend then such tolerance for any and all protest you would disagree with, and allow for any action, provided it's in the name of protest, and does not do physical harm to a person.
Nixon didn't put the Country thru anything , you know it, I know it , everybody knows it. Lynard Skynard said it best, "Watergate does not bother me, does your conscious bother, now tell the truth". All Nixon was guilty of was trying to minimize amount of trouble few dummy members of his staff got into while trying to do something really risky & stupid & w/o Nixons knowledge. A mission so stupid it never would have yielded anything useful, therefore it was pointless. Anyway. The problem was lots of simple minded ppl like yourself ran with the gaslighting media sold public & pretend like Country Suffered over a petty breakin that never would have accomplished anything, even if they didn't get caught. You pretend like it was a big deal because it makes you feel better about yourself, because you obviously have serious issues. Get help , don't blame Nixon
I've been to the Nixon Library and have read many of his books. May I recommend to you "No More Vietnams" by Richard Nixon. Actually, any book by RN is worth reading, especially his memoirs. A very tough, informed, and intelligent man. Clinton called on Nixon often during his presidency for counsel. Often!
@@briandelaney9710 Have you read any of his books, or been to the Clinton Library to read and listen to what Clinton said about Nixon, and how he depended on him? Let me guess, you think Biden is the best president ever... in spite of the data and evidence and reality...
Mr. President is an absolute statesman and gentleman here. He clearly is honored to be a guest speaker, and he responds to the attendees with great care and reverence and with his vast intelligence and knowledge. Rockstar.
It brings tears to mine realizing how America doesn’t really exist anymore. This attitude towards freedom and democracy no longer exists in Nixon’s party, while the Democrats only pander to social liberal issues. One is fascistic, one is basically a joke. America seems gone at least in its ‘leaders,’ though there are so many Americans who still hold the old spirit in them. I hope we can take the country back. We need more men like Nixon, and I’m on the left but like Nixon’s ideas and certainly his patriotism.
Wow. So brilliant. Nixon comes through as a Professor of Political Science and diplomacy and International Politics and very candid and forthright. This is the Man we would like to have in the difficult world we live in today - clear headed, tough yet so gentle and softly human.
A true gentleman, by the old sense of the word. I agree. This sort of politician no longer really exists anymore in America but I hope we can bring it back into style
As former President Nixon gives a speech to Oxford Students, crowds outside chant "We want Nixon's head" and other "delightful" slogans. It is interesting to note how mesmerizing a speaker he was as well as coming across as very warm, funny as well as brilliant. Never one to shy away from controversy, President Nixon answers questions from the audience and takes on Foreign policy issues as well as discussing Watergate. In my opinion, we have not had another President of this stature since. As an interesting parallel to the current Administration, it is amazing that a President can accomplish anything when the restless throngs will not let them do the job for which they were elected.
But you can very well understand why they're calling for Nixon's head. When some 40 of his former associates and White House aides had to go to jail because of Watergate and because of their association with Nixon and his administration, Nixon himself didn't have to spend a second in jail for all the Watergate crimes he or he may have committed..
shikat2371 That's utter nonsense, scumbag: attempting to shout down a speaker from being able to give his address is not just poor form and completely classless, it is the stuff of lynch mobs. Scumbags like you who justify the actions of the mob in the background of this 1978 speech cannot but make decent human beings retch with disgust.
Jason Sylvester Apparently you don't even know what a lynch mob is, little boy. A lynch mob also lynches its enemy, hence, LYNCH MOB. Do you justify Nixon's illegal acts that led to the demise of his presidency??
Jason Sylvester Wind ya up, watch ya go! Pissing you off is so damn easy. LOL Oh wow look everyone he can use profanity. Well now, I think much more highly of you. Try washing your mouth out, lay off the profanity and communicate clearly. BTW, I'm a registered Independent. That means I have no stake in either party, einstein.
Jason Sylvester Yes, the crowd was rude and classless. Then again, so are you. Your juvenile insults ("scumbag," "bovine piece of Leftist excrement") make that perfectly clear. It reflects poorly on both your character and your upbringing that you cannot make your points without resorting to such childishness. Don't waste your time replying to me. Like the mob heckling Nixon, your classlessness "cannot but make decent human beings retch with disgust."
Intelligent, sharp, tough, witty, .... the entire speech and question answering was given without any script, and the loud non-stop protests did not stop his flow of thought even once. Nixon was a giant. He was a true patriotic gentleman and never criticized an American politician on a foreign land.
Amid all that noise, he kept his composure and spoke like a true statesman. I admire Nixon more now than when he was president. To speak that long with no notes is amazing. Then he took questions.
@@cosmicmusicreynolds3266 Kennedy and LBJ stole the 1960 election. Both of their families engaged in financial graft for decades. As have the Clintons and Bidens. Bill Clinton committed felony perjury. Nixon's coverup was peanuts compared to them.
Honestly could anyone get up and have a coherent speech with all that racquet going on out there. Impressive. The more I see of Nixon the more I like him.
Impressive man. Was nice to hear the applause. Amazing footage. I was a braindead teenager when Nixon was in office. It's nice to have these videos to realize what I was oblivious to.
@@screwyou3890 no everyone wanted him as president because of jfk’s death. He also vowed to pass all of kenneys civil rights bills and he did in fact end up getting most of them passed. The American people where just not interested in Goldwater because everyone still held massive massive respect for lbj being right after jfk. The country wanted him to have a full 4 year term. Sadly he managed to ramp up Vietnam incredibly fast in that time frame. It’s tuff to argue if Goldwater or lbj woulda been better but don’t bring up random conspiracy theories bro relax. Take the tin foil hat off
A most candid exchange from a brilliant person who occupied significant positions of influence. Such an event is rarely seen. The young people inside the hall are to be commended for their legitimate inquiries. President Nixon, demonstrated a command of issues and justification of decisions above that of any contemporary political figure - then and today.
It's a damn shame he got caught up in that watergate mess. Take that out of the equation and he was one of the best post world war 2 presidents the US as had. Especially in regard to foreign policy.
ColossalFISH Agreed on the second part. As for the first part: Regrettably, he wasn't "caught up" in the Watergate mess. He created it. Both directly and indirectly. Much like his evil twin, Bill Clinton, I'd happily vote for him for President again, but I'd never buy a used car from him.
Jeff Sartain Agreed that this is Nixon at his best. What we probably didn't see was what immediately followed this appearance. "Those @#$% shouting throughout my @#$% speech to the @#$% Oxford @#$% Union and the @#$%ing @#$% of the @#$% with their @#$%ing t-shirts and the @#$% indignity of @#$% the pooch in this @#$%ing @#$%."
The same Nixon who was one of the worst president was responsible to turning his eyes away from ethinic genocide of non muslims in Bangladesh libertion war and also used his power against India for rescuing the victims in war.....just like Winston Churchill is different side of same coin to Adolf Hitler who was responsible for bengal faminne.....stop glorifying these moron .,....then Germans should glorify Nazi regime of hitler ......he isn't a great human being nor a good American president....😑😑😑😑
After watching this I'm struck at the tremendous intellect of Nixon what a brilliant mind he had and how right he was on so many things. Glad he continued to speak in public forums such as this after his resignation and rehabilitated his image somewhat.
Agree or disagree with his politics - and remember that he was in reality very progressive - Nixon was brilliant, and would have gone down as one of the greatest world leaders ever had he not by his own admission screwed it up with Watergate. He was ahead in the polls and was destined to win in 1972 anyway. A shame.
He won by the largest proportion a Republican has ever won in our country's entire history, and that includes Reagan's 2 terms as well which were also landslides. 60.7% of the popular vote if I remember correctly and 49... FORTY NINE out of the 50 states electorally. The singular blue state was Massachusetts, and there was also a blue electoral vote from DC. That is just insane, a historical landslide. Watergate truly was a shame because it's all people know him for, and it was entirely unnecessary. Like you said, he would have gone down as one of the greats if not for it.
It really takes guts for President Nixon to speak with those idiots outside chanting. Nixon had his faults but he was an incredible man and so far ahead of his time. I wish Watergate would of never happened. I would of loved for Nixon to complete his 2nd term. The left were so rude to him. I admire Mr. Nixon and history will be kind to him for his achievements.
I thought it took a lot of courage for Nixon to attend this and other public events. As I listened to the presentation and the question and answer session, I thought to myself, this was a brilliant man who had an incredible amount of wisdom and insight to offer. Which brings me to the elephant in the room, Watergate. I am not saying Watergate was Nixon's finest hour. But, was it worth having a man of this stature forced to resign, in my opinion, I don't think so. Others committed far worse offenses and remained in office. Look at all the egregious acts Obama was responsible for, he has gotten off Scott free. Bill Clinton was impeached and finished his term in office. The fact that Nixon was a Republican, his fellow Republicans didn't support him, and he had a contentious relationship with the media, all played a significant role in Nixon's inability to survive Watergate. Had Watergate hadn't happened, I believe Nixon would have been considered one of our finest presidents.
Aamir Ali That’s just factually incorrect - President Nixon wasn’t “ordering crimes from the White House.” The debate over whether his role in attempting to cover up an insignificant hit embarrassing break in for absolutely inane purposes after the fact (he never knew about the break in) can be debated. In my never very humble opinion, Presidents before and after Nixon we’re guilty of far worse than Nixon’s role in Watergate. President Reagan’s Iran Contra affair was without ANY QUESTION a far worse breach of law and a direct violation of the Congressional statue passed to prevent funding the Contras in Nicaragua. Now, I believe the Reagan Administration was absolutely right in violating said statue and laws in doing so...we truly knew that there was the threat of a communism spreading quickly up through the Mexican government as the dominoes fall, giving the Soviet Union a 2,000 mile easily overrun border as the new front of the Cold War. But that’s my opinion - the fact is Iran Contra was far more serious. But Reagan had the biggest economic boom going in postwar history and an incredibly high popularity rating (thought irony prevails - Nixon had a higher favorability rating before Watergate blew up, and had just won the largest landslide victory in Presidential Electoral history). More importantly is Reagan had the party in lockstep with the Administration. 1986-87 was a FAR different political atmosphere than 1973-74. The conservative movement had swept the Republican Party; Reagan was the reason why and the leader of the revolution. Add in President George H. W. Bush working with his attorney general William Barr (irony!) on pardons, and no one went to prison for Iran Contra...NO ONE REMEMBERS IT. President Clinton broke the law - this isn’t debatable, the man lost his license to practice law for lying while under oath. No, I don’t think Clinton should have faced impeachment, but let’s be intellectually honest here: Bill Clinton was guilty of what is a serious crime as a President - lying about anything under oath. President Trump’s phone calls and ridiculous and frankly stupid actions around this Ukraine phone call and Giuliani sent in to investigate a man who never had a chance to even be a political foe is truly a bafflingly stupid strategy from this Administration. But Trump did NOT break any laws. Was it worse than Watergate? Again I’d argue perhaps it was - but it was definitely a politically-driven attempt to oust a man the opposition hates in a manner we haven’t seen since Nixon. The bottom line is Nixon didn’t commit any crimes from the White House - list said criminal charges? And the REALITY is today there’s absolutely ZERO PROBABILITY NIXON FACES IMPEACHMENT OVEF WATERGATE OR ANY ORHER MATTER ANCILLARY TO WATERGATE THAT CAME OUT. That’s not even a debate - the political parties are both loaded with warrior ideologues and a third rate break in and then-shocking but today commonly used profanity on the tapes wouldn’t make 48-hours in our 2020 news cycle. I wish Americans would get intellectually curious at a minimum and learn more than these ideologically driven narratives and caricatures they’re fed today. It’s not only sad, we are a nation of USEFUL IDIOTS...so it’s very dangerous as well. I’d politely suggest you learn your history...
Nixon was a 1st rated criminal. Regardless of what you think you know about other Presidents. RMN recorded himself involved in criminal behavior. You can try and spin all evil done by the right, but too many of us won't be foolish enough to fall for it.
18:27 Nixon accurately predicts that an Oxford student will become President "before the end of this century." Whatever one thinks about the man, he had a keen mind.
@@pukalo I never realized he went to Oxford… if this is true, I’d also add that it was Bill Clinton who was president when Nixon died and delivered a eulogy/address while Nixon lay in state
@@Awakeningspirit20 I believe it was Clinton who did what none of his predecessors did. He invited Nixon to visit the White House and had ongoing talks with him. Nixon could've let the memories of having to leave the White House in disgrace lead him to decline the invitation. But, that wouldn't have been Nixon, now would it?
I'm in the USA and was not exactly a Nixon supporter although I have come to respect him greatly over the years. My question about this is where were the police with the protesters? This was the Oxford union, a very dignified place and to have that in the background was absolutely disrespectful.
Yeah, for real. Shouting over people is denying freedom of speech. All they had to do was not listen if they didn't want to listen. They didn't have to make it harder for people who actually want knowledge.
They still do it to this very day, the snowflakes cannot handle what Jordan Peterson has to say, just like Nixon. The left is absolutely content with undermining itself at every turn which is why they walk in circles. Love Nixon or hate him, Love or hate any taboo or topic, it does not matter...... you either listen or you do not. Those that listen deserve to have their voices heard. Those that demand to have their voices heard should be listening and paying more attention. Criminal or not, Nixon has way more class and integrity than 90% of all modern day politicians, just sayin!
Where were the police with the protesters? Where were the police supposed to be? Bashing their heads in with nightsticks? Funny how the conservatives are all about getting rid of an oppressive government, but when a group of hippies show up it's all bets off, let's have armed government thugs bash heads in. SMH
@@thanksforbeingausefulidiot9016 You may be a useful idiot, however if you use a bit of cunning you can achieve anything. You could have dispersed the crowd by telling them all Nixon had left the building because they hurt his feelings. This makes the losers feel like winners and they go home in a good mood band dont beat up their gf's for a change. But on a serious note, you cant stop someone from speaking, you cant stop others from listening. Shutting down free speech is exactly what the communists wanted. And these suckers fall for it every time! They are just proving that their precious minds are infantile at best.
Wow ...it’s a shame people can’t zip there mouths in the background. Nixon deserves credit for being in “the arena” and speaking and the audience who is there deserves peace.
Wow. Politicians actually made intelligent and informative speeches! I wish they would do the same today. People think Nixon was a terrible president. In fact, when he ran for re-election, he carried every single state of the union, with the exception of Massachusetts, the Kennedy stronghold. He was a very intelligent man, and a shrewd international politician. He opened up relations with China...
Historians and the media can be judged by their reaction to President Nixon. Some only talk about Watergate - the narrow fragile beacons of the Left, but many recognise his intelligence, his courage, his steadfastness and his humanity.
During his interviews with David Frost, Nixon had to apologize to the nation for the Watergate Scandal. When I see things like this, though, it makes me feel like the nation should have apologized to Nixon.
Do you know what he did in order to get to power? He deliberately scuppered the Vietnamese peace process and thousands more lives were lost. Educate yourself at least.
@@incredibleXMan "Hey Hey LBJ how many kids have you killed.today." LBJ was sending in troops in 1965. Truman's Truman Doctrine was the beginning of the cold war but its Nixon's fault. If Nixon left before the detente with Russia. or the tfalks with China, it would have still continued, mores POWs would have been left, and S. Vietnamese would have been abandoned and massacred. There would be a S. Vietnam if not forr Watergate. I could be wrong
@@artifice8595 Nixon was a Navy commander . more of the blame could have been placed on General Westmoreland than anyone else who was incharge before he was in office. He did a presentation of how north Vietnam were launching attacks on South Vietnam from Cambodia. McNamara wrote Pentagon Papers were in 1967, They just were released during Nixon. Anything Nixon was attacked on, was happening before him as well. He was able to get as many POWs out as he could and have that dinner at the whitehouse for them. If there was no Watergate there would have been a S. Vietnam. In addition, the whole the war on drugs was to get rid of hippies and black americans accusation by Ehrlichman came out after Nixon died doesn't make sense. Murphy's and Steele's report on American Soldiers becoming addicted to heroin, began his continuation of 1914 drug war. Sammy Davis Jnr was asked to report on the treatment during his visit to the troops. In the states Dr. Jerome Jaffe was more into prevention and treatment (methbadone clinics). Muhammad Ali and Robert J Brown defended him.
@@incredibleXMan A political candidate having more power than the sitting president? Come on. LBJ was pulling his own strings to get Hubert Humphrey to the finish line with the so-called October Surprise. This is such a hackneyed attack on Nixon.
I was living in Europe at that time. The so called peace movement was infiltrated by the KGB, subsidized by Moscow. Unions, Universities, Media you name they were all infiltrated. Thank God Margaret Thatcher was elected as Prime Minister and in Germany Helmud Kohl and in the USA Ronald Reagan.
A bunch of jerks making themselves feel good. They probably claim they believe in free speech. Clearly, they don't. Doesn't Oxford students have access to bricks and baseball bats? That would shut the spoiled brats up.
I was living in Europe at that time. The so called peace movement was infiltrated by the KGB, subsidized by Moscow. Union, Universities, Media you name it were all infiltrated. Thank God Margaret Thatcher was elected as Prime Minister and in Germany Helmut Kohl and in the USA Ronald Reagan. Reply
If only the GOP had candidates with Nixon's credentials running for office today. In spite of whether you like him or not he was brilliant on foreign policy.
He was the first president I ever saw give a press conference and even as a kid I remember being very impressed with him and hung on his every word. He was mistreated by the media and others which is unfortunate because there is no question this man had the United States best interests at heart.
I didn't know much about Nixon except all the headline stuff, but getting more information about him, what stands out to me is what a skilled politician he was. He was very adept at navigating the very complex political system and issues of his time. He was somebody who you would want on your side.
This is an incredible video. You have an ex-President addressing a student body while a crowd of hecklers are doing everything they can to drown him out. There is a strange "je ne sais quoi" about it.
Interesting, I'm Mexican and "je ne sais quoi" sounds almost exactly like "yo no se que?" which is a phrase that old people in Mexico tend to use to describe something that can't be described
There's probably a technical way to extract his speech and eliminate the background chanting. I have heard it done in recorded music where it is possible to extract only the vocal, and eliminate the music. It would nice to hear it that way.
Good point, but I like the background noise because it accentuates the speaker’s skill at ignoring the hubbub. It is symbolic of how he ran his presidency.
Holy wow! Even American Presidents were so much more articulate 45 years ago! Something has changed... nobody makes even a tenth as much sense these days. What a powerhouse speech and fielding of those questions.
20 Feb 2021: Regarding Pres. Nixon's 1958 trip to Venezuela, my recollection is that he boldly stepped out out his vehicle and physically stood down protetestors, or similar. We still do not appreciate his guts, intellect, and devotion to his country. I will always revere Richard Milhaus Nixon. ~ Crawford D. Smith in Indianana.
The achievement of President Nixon far outweighs his wrongdoings in Watergate.Lets appreciate President Nixon for the contribution he made to peace.🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
Say what one will but President Nixon was a brilliant man and never shied away from the political discussion till the day he died. I have a lot of respect for the man. I don't particularly affiliate myself with many of his policies and ideas but I certainly think it was momentous waste of talent and political acumen for his Presidency to end in such a way. Terribly unfortunate.
President Nixon's remarks on his policy towards China in 24:58 --ff. are pertinent today. Overall, he had a broad geo-political understanding of the complexities of world affairs. He was the right man for the times. I enjoyed hearing his profound words in 30:34. President Nixon will go down in history as one of the greatest American Presidents of the 20th century. Some of his accomplishments include his oversight of the first Moon landing in 1969, the end of the Vietnam War, the US airlift to Israel during the 1973 Yom Kippur War and which turned the tide of the war, the Détente with the Soviet Union, and normalization of relations with China.
Some of the questions were cutting and gauche even by modern standards. To his credit he embraced it, tried to answer and provide some wisdom. Impressive.
"I screwed it up. And I paid the price" What President would say that now? While there may be some debate if he paid enough of a price, cant say the is President backed down from the question and even elaborated when he could have went safe. Man, really ticks me off that he went the cover up route. This man was so so intelligent and had so much to offer the office. And did accomplish much, but has to be known as the posterchild for government deception. The best and the worst of men.
Compared to how politicians have spoken the last 20 years in similar forums, he's extremely eloquent and direct in his answers. The same goes for the students in attendance.
You have to be pretty cynical... no, beyond cynical, to say that what Nixon is saying here is an act, is calculation. He became president because he wanted to contribute to a better word, and that's the bottom line.
As John Ehrlichman said, Nixon truly did want to be the "architect of his times." In the 60s, he became a prominent lawyer, but complained to his family and confidants that he would soon die of boredom.
Nixon was solid. I like hearing people from his generation more than I like hearing leaders today.
Nixon had balls to go there and give a speech while the students are protesting outside. He had guts and a backbone.
Jeff Sartain Agreed....you would never see any of the spineless leadership do that today.
@@chiclet_teeth Frankly, Trump wouldn't give a fuck and give a speech while people are protesting outside
@@johnreagannumber1 because people who are protesting are the same people who watch CNN
He had guts and vigor and a sense of strong intelligence... unlike the current POTUS!
@@johnreagannumber1 That is the funniest thing I have read today. He would melt like a candle. He cannot even handle a single reporter's question that he does not like.
One of the most impressive displays I've seen in answering questions for a audience. Quietly
Authoritative, intelligent and an ability to hold the attention of the listener to his exacting responses.
What a human and his ability to be able to operate in such a cauldron without flinching a muscle shows why he was a leader and not a showman. May he RIP.
I am not a crook says he
@@Gehri_soch2.0
He was correct. Never stole an election like Kennedys, Johnson, and many Democrats.
Never profited from graft like all of them did.
Kennedy was the showman - Nixon was the _statesman!_
His great gifts were abused through inhuman Kissingerianism, at the cost of million of lives in Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia
The most complicated U.S. President ever and arguably the most intellectual. He was adept, conniving and intriguing. He was also, as seen here in a room of young skeptics,, resilient and self aware.
can you elaborate on the intellectual part?
@@villll Sorry but I'm sure the intellectual part is way over your head! Best stay with your leftist manifesto. It seem to be easy to follow when one has an extreme low IQ!
@@villll if you don't know that Nixon was probably the most intelligent president since Lincoln, you know nothing about people, history, Nixon. and you're another fool who thinks he's not as smar as he was b/c of YOUR personal views. that makes you stupid
the most intellectual presidents were Jefferson, John Quincy Adams, John Adams, Lincoln probably. after that it's probably a toss up between Nixon and Wilson and then Carter/Ford/Clinton, all high achievers academically.
@@villll
Listen to the articulate organised cogent speech without notes.
You can find many other equally impressive talks he gave without notes.
His composure in that atmosphere, alone, was remarkable.
I find it appalling that demented lefties feel so entitled they can turn up and try and drown out a speech/discussion.
If they had anything to contribute they would turn up and ask a question at the end.
They have nothing to contribute, they shout and scream and bang on the windows, this still happens TODAY!
It was the same back then, it is the same again now.
Lefties will always walk in circles.
Is it not obvious that it takes 2 to tango?
why didnt he go to prison
well one might say he had some experience previously haha
@@cosmicmusicreynolds3266 He was pardoned.
@@cosmicmusicreynolds3266same reason Biden didn’t go
I'll say this for the man: by god, when he got knocked down, he got up. Speaking without notes for that long, obviously had an incredible analytical mind and used it well here, ignoring all that noise outside. Nixon had guts.
Nixon has steel balls, you know. I always admire this man. He's one of the stand-up US presidents with wise
He had big balls. I’ll say that. The man was worthy of the office.
No politician from either party today would have the guts to do this. The crowd inside the hall in Oxford was hostile to him and the crowd outside wanted to tear him apart. Yet, he gave a commanding performance despite it all.
@@nonsense1558 Trump could only say that the solution to bad things are good things.
President Nixon had one of the highest IQs of any US President. He was quite brilliant.
Even in the face of all that noise and disrespect outside he still persevered through his speech with dignity-a strong man and very admirable indeed.
It's not disrespectful it's a protest.
@@awordon9631 It's incredibly disrespectful. You can disagree without being disagreeable.
But lets say you are correct. I do hope you extend then such tolerance for any and all protest you would disagree with, and allow for any action, provided it's in the name of protest, and does not do physical harm to a person.
I think it's disrespectful what Nixon put the US through
@@awordon9631 They're chanting "We want Nixon dead". It's extremely disrespectful.
Nixon didn't put the Country thru anything , you know it, I know it , everybody knows it. Lynard Skynard said it best, "Watergate does not bother me, does your conscious bother, now tell the truth". All Nixon was guilty of was trying to minimize amount of trouble few dummy members of his staff got into while trying to do something really risky & stupid & w/o Nixons knowledge. A mission so stupid it never would have yielded anything useful, therefore it was pointless. Anyway.
The problem was lots of simple minded ppl like yourself ran with the gaslighting media sold public & pretend like Country Suffered over a petty breakin that never would have accomplished anything, even if they didn't get caught. You pretend like it was a big deal because it makes you feel better about yourself, because you obviously have serious issues. Get help , don't blame Nixon
I've been to the Nixon Library and have read many of his books. May I recommend to you "No More Vietnams" by Richard Nixon. Actually, any book by RN is worth reading, especially his memoirs. A very tough, informed, and intelligent man. Clinton called on Nixon often during his presidency for counsel. Often!
That would explain the mistakes that Clinton made. Nothing can whitewash Nixon’s disgrace and appalling record
@@briandelaney9710 Have you read any of his books, or been to the Clinton Library to read and listen to what Clinton said about Nixon, and how he depended on him? Let me guess, you think Biden is the best president ever... in spite of the data and evidence and reality...
Mr. President is an absolute statesman and gentleman here. He clearly is honored to be a guest speaker, and he responds to the attendees with great care and reverence and with his vast intelligence and knowledge. Rockstar.
This brings tears to my eyes. I must remember this man's courage in the face of adversity.
He summed it up. I don't see anyone trying to get into Vietnam, I see a lot trying to get out. The liberals can go to hell.
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It brings tears to mine realizing how America doesn’t really exist anymore. This attitude towards freedom and democracy no longer exists in Nixon’s party, while the Democrats only pander to social liberal issues. One is fascistic, one is basically a joke. America seems gone at least in its ‘leaders,’ though there are so many Americans who still hold the old spirit in them. I hope we can take the country back. We need more men like Nixon, and I’m on the left but like Nixon’s ideas and certainly his patriotism.
@@Awakeningspirit20 need more men like Nixon? You mean more criminals???
@@Awakeningspirit20 beautiful comment. We need more people with that mentality
Wow. What I appreciate most is how much of Nixon's humanity came through in this speech.
@@Stublinsky you're making no substantive point against that 5 year old comment bud. fool
He bombed peasants in Vietnam with impunity. Are you real?
@@marbury2403 and FDR and Obama and Clinton and JFK and Johnson bombed peasants and civilians you half-wit
@@marbury2403you should write in Hunter Biden for President.
@@marbury2403 Yeah, it's called war, and he ended it.
Wow. So brilliant. Nixon comes through as a Professor of Political Science and diplomacy and International Politics and very candid and forthright. This is the Man we would like to have in the difficult world we live in today - clear headed, tough yet so gentle and softly human.
A true gentleman, by the old sense of the word. I agree. This sort of politician no longer really exists anymore in America but I hope we can bring it back into style
despite his numerous flaws i would prefer Nixon right now during this pandemic than the dementia case that is Biden
I used to love to hear Nixon talk baseball. He was a real expert!
pity he didnt show those qualities while president
As former President Nixon gives a speech to Oxford Students, crowds outside chant "We want Nixon's head" and other "delightful" slogans. It is interesting to note how mesmerizing a speaker he was as well as coming across as very warm, funny as well as brilliant. Never one to shy away from controversy, President Nixon answers questions from the audience and takes on Foreign policy issues as well as discussing Watergate. In my opinion, we have not had another President of this stature since. As an interesting parallel to the current Administration, it is amazing that a President can accomplish anything when the restless throngs will not let them do the job for which they were elected.
But you can very well understand why they're calling for Nixon's head.
When some 40 of his former associates and White House aides had to go to jail because of Watergate and because of their association with Nixon and his administration, Nixon himself didn't have to spend a second in jail for all the Watergate crimes he or he may have committed..
shikat2371
That's utter nonsense, scumbag: attempting to shout down a speaker from being able to give his address is not just poor form and completely classless, it is the stuff of lynch mobs. Scumbags like you who justify the actions of the mob in the background of this 1978 speech cannot but make decent human beings retch with disgust.
Jason Sylvester
Apparently you don't even know what a lynch mob is, little boy.
A lynch mob also lynches its enemy, hence, LYNCH MOB.
Do you justify Nixon's illegal acts that led to the demise of his presidency??
Jason Sylvester
Wind ya up, watch ya go!
Pissing you off is so damn easy. LOL
Oh wow look everyone he can use profanity.
Well now, I think much more highly of you.
Try washing your mouth out, lay off the profanity and communicate clearly.
BTW, I'm a registered Independent. That means I have no stake in either party, einstein.
Jason Sylvester Yes, the crowd was rude and classless. Then again, so are you. Your juvenile insults ("scumbag," "bovine piece of Leftist excrement") make that perfectly clear.
It reflects poorly on both your character and your upbringing that you cannot make your points without resorting to such childishness.
Don't waste your time replying to me. Like the mob heckling Nixon, your classlessness "cannot but make decent human beings retch with disgust."
Intelligent, sharp, tough, witty, .... the entire speech and question answering was given without any script, and the loud non-stop protests did not stop his flow of thought even once. Nixon was a giant. He was a true patriotic gentleman and never criticized an American politician on a foreign land.
Amid all that noise, he kept his composure and spoke like a true statesman. I admire Nixon more now than when he was president. To speak that long with no notes is amazing. Then he took questions.
He dealt with worse. Students threw rocks at him in Venezuela in 1958.
really , he should have been breaking rocks in prison
Actually they mobbed his car.
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Kennedy and LBJ stole the 1960 election. Both of their families engaged in financial graft for decades. As have the Clintons and Bidens. Bill Clinton committed felony perjury.
Nixon's coverup was peanuts compared to them.
@@cosmicmusicreynolds3266 Clueless,grow a brain
Honestly could anyone get up and have a coherent speech with all that racquet going on out there. Impressive. The more I see of Nixon the more I like him.
Impressive man. Was nice to hear the applause. Amazing footage. I was a braindead teenager when Nixon was in office. It's nice to have these videos to realize what I was oblivious to.
The left was horrible to President Nixon.
Fun Fact: LBJ did Watergate Scheme to Goldwater in 1964
@@screwyou3890 He did it on Nixon in '68 too. This is why I hate that people put so much emphasis on watergate.
@@screwyou3890 no everyone wanted him as president because of jfk’s death. He also vowed to pass all of kenneys civil rights bills and he did in fact end up getting most of them passed. The American people where just not interested in Goldwater because everyone still held massive massive respect for lbj being right after jfk. The country wanted him to have a full 4 year term. Sadly he managed to ramp up Vietnam incredibly fast in that time frame. It’s tuff to argue if Goldwater or lbj woulda been better but don’t bring up random conspiracy theories bro relax. Take the tin foil hat off
Great truth. Fair admission. That's life!
Long Live Richard Milhouse Nixon. A great statesman.
A most candid exchange from a brilliant person who occupied significant positions of influence. Such an event is rarely seen. The young people inside the hall are to be commended for their legitimate inquiries. President Nixon, demonstrated a command of issues and justification of decisions above that of any contemporary political figure - then and today.
Goodness Nixon was impressive
Unforgettable and fascinating. Thank you for posting.
Cannot understand why a crowd wishes to thwart free speech? Nixon is doing a good job speaking in spite of it.
It's a damn shame he got caught up in that watergate mess. Take that out of the equation and he was one of the best post world war 2 presidents the US as had. Especially in regard to foreign policy.
ColossalFISH Agreed on the second part. As for the first part: Regrettably, he wasn't "caught up" in the Watergate mess. He created it. Both directly and indirectly. Much like his evil twin, Bill Clinton, I'd happily vote for him for President again, but I'd never buy a used car from him.
Ok, he was caught and he resigned. He paid the price. What more do people want from him. This speach is very interesting and Nixon at his best.
Jeff Sartain Agreed that this is Nixon at his best. What we probably didn't see was what immediately followed this appearance. "Those @#$% shouting throughout my @#$% speech to the @#$% Oxford @#$% Union and the @#$%ing @#$% of the @#$% with their @#$%ing t-shirts and the @#$% indignity of @#$% the pooch in this @#$%ing @#$%."
Very true.
The same Nixon who was one of the worst president was responsible to turning his eyes away from ethinic genocide of non muslims in Bangladesh libertion war and also used his power against India for rescuing the victims in war.....just like Winston Churchill is different side of same coin to Adolf Hitler who was responsible for bengal faminne.....stop glorifying these moron .,....then Germans should glorify Nazi regime of hitler ......he isn't a great human being nor a good American president....😑😑😑😑
After watching this I'm struck at the tremendous intellect of Nixon what a brilliant mind he had and how right he was on so many things.
Glad he continued to speak in public forums such as this after his resignation and rehabilitated his image somewhat.
I am in so much respect of this beautiful honourable human being. We have yet to see the likes of such a leader in our era
Agree or disagree with his politics - and remember that he was in reality very progressive - Nixon was brilliant, and would have gone down as one of the greatest world leaders ever had he not by his own admission screwed it up with Watergate. He was ahead in the polls and was destined to win in 1972 anyway. A shame.
To this day I still don’t understand what possessed him to do it. It just goes to show that you should never overreact.
He won by the largest proportion a Republican has ever won in our country's entire history, and that includes Reagan's 2 terms as well which were also landslides.
60.7% of the popular vote if I remember correctly and 49... FORTY NINE out of the 50 states electorally. The singular blue state was Massachusetts, and there was also a blue electoral vote from DC. That is just insane, a historical landslide. Watergate truly was a shame because it's all people know him for, and it was entirely unnecessary. Like you said, he would have gone down as one of the greats if not for it.
Hugely enjoyed this. Thank you.
It really takes guts for President Nixon to speak with those idiots outside chanting. Nixon had his faults but he was an incredible man and so far ahead of his time. I wish Watergate would of never happened. I would of loved for Nixon to complete his 2nd term. The left were so rude to him. I admire Mr. Nixon and history will be kind to him for his achievements.
He stood up to challenges and animosity all his career
Nixon had bigger balls then all those protestors combined. F them and I don’t even like Nixon. R E S P E C T
the man was a genus!
He was a scholar at heart perhaps, not a politician. He is one of the best public intellectuals i have ever heared.
Not a politician? Won House. Won Senate. Won 2 VP terms. Won 2 POTUS terms, the last by the biggest landslide in history.
Wow, Nixon is actually charismatic here.
He always was.
@@67Parsifal his strength was his brain, not his personality. He was always seen as smart but awkward.
His knowledge and insight was amazing and his honesty unmatched.
_honesty unmatched._ Be careful. When you post that about Richard Nixon, you’ll be targeted by every con artist on the web!
One of the Few Best Presidents America ever had
If only we had a great leader like Richard Nixon in the White House today.
Are you saying that we have a corpse in The White House? If your'e not, I am.
Brilliant scholar and politician of the time. I wish we could bring him back to sort out the mess the world is currently experiencing.
I thought it took a lot of courage for Nixon to attend this and other public events. As I listened to the presentation and the question and answer session, I thought to myself, this was a brilliant man who had an incredible amount of wisdom and insight to offer. Which brings me to the elephant in the room, Watergate. I am not saying Watergate was Nixon's finest hour. But, was it worth having a man of this stature forced to resign, in my opinion, I don't think so. Others committed far worse offenses and remained in office. Look at all the egregious acts Obama was responsible for, he has gotten off Scott free. Bill Clinton was impeached and finished his term in office. The fact that Nixon was a Republican, his fellow Republicans didn't support him, and he had a contentious relationship with the media, all played a significant role in Nixon's inability to survive Watergate. Had Watergate hadn't happened, I believe Nixon would have been considered one of our finest presidents.
He was ordering crimes from the White House and got caught in Watergate. So yes it was worth it for him to resign.
Aamir Ali That’s just factually incorrect - President Nixon wasn’t “ordering crimes from the White House.” The debate over whether his role in attempting to cover up an insignificant hit embarrassing break in for absolutely inane purposes after the fact (he never knew about the break in) can be debated. In my never very humble opinion, Presidents before and after Nixon we’re guilty of far worse than Nixon’s role in Watergate. President Reagan’s Iran Contra affair was without ANY QUESTION a far worse breach of law and a direct violation of the Congressional statue passed to prevent funding the Contras in Nicaragua. Now, I believe the Reagan Administration was absolutely right in violating said statue and laws in doing so...we truly knew that there was the threat of a communism spreading quickly up through the Mexican government as the dominoes fall, giving the Soviet Union a 2,000 mile easily overrun border as the new front of the Cold War. But that’s my opinion - the fact is Iran Contra was far more serious. But Reagan had the biggest economic boom going in postwar history and an incredibly high popularity rating (thought irony prevails - Nixon had a higher favorability rating before Watergate blew up, and had just won the largest landslide victory in Presidential Electoral history). More importantly is Reagan had the party in lockstep with the Administration. 1986-87 was a FAR different political atmosphere than 1973-74. The conservative movement had swept the Republican Party; Reagan was the reason why and the leader of the revolution. Add in President George H. W. Bush working with his attorney general William Barr (irony!) on pardons, and no one went to prison for Iran Contra...NO ONE REMEMBERS IT. President Clinton broke the law - this isn’t debatable, the man lost his license to practice law for lying while under oath. No, I don’t think Clinton should have faced impeachment, but let’s be intellectually honest here: Bill Clinton was guilty of what is a serious crime as a President - lying about anything under oath. President Trump’s phone calls and ridiculous and frankly stupid actions around this Ukraine phone call and Giuliani sent in to investigate a man who never had a chance to even be a political foe is truly a bafflingly stupid strategy from this Administration. But Trump did NOT break any laws. Was it worse than Watergate? Again I’d argue perhaps it was - but it was definitely a politically-driven attempt to oust a man the opposition hates in a manner we haven’t seen since Nixon. The bottom line is Nixon didn’t commit any crimes from the White House - list said criminal charges? And the REALITY is today there’s absolutely ZERO PROBABILITY NIXON FACES IMPEACHMENT OVEF WATERGATE OR ANY ORHER MATTER ANCILLARY TO WATERGATE THAT CAME OUT. That’s not even a debate - the political parties are both loaded with warrior ideologues and a third rate break in and then-shocking but today commonly used profanity on the tapes wouldn’t make 48-hours in our 2020 news cycle. I wish Americans would get intellectually curious at a minimum and learn more than these ideologically driven narratives and caricatures they’re fed today. It’s not only sad, we are a nation of USEFUL IDIOTS...so it’s very dangerous as well. I’d politely suggest you learn your history...
@@dargay386 We've just learned that Obama was behind the framing of Michael Flynn --- the sending to jail of an innocent man. Good God, man.
Nixon was a 1st rated criminal. Regardless of what you think you know about other Presidents. RMN recorded himself involved in criminal behavior. You can try and spin all evil done by the right, but too many of us won't be foolish enough to fall for it.
@@TroyJensen13 His orders to Haldaman was. Do what you want just don't get me in trouble.
So brilliant. so prophetic to hear sucha talk more than forty years after. In fact, there is no leaders of this caliber alive nowadays.
A good man and one of the best speeches and thoughtful talks I have ever heard.
18:27 Nixon accurately predicts that an Oxford student will become President "before the end of this century."
Whatever one thinks about the man, he had a keen mind.
who became president?
Ri5004 Bill Clinton
@@Ri5004 Christopher hitchens
@@pukalo I never realized he went to Oxford… if this is true, I’d also add that it was Bill Clinton who was president when Nixon died and delivered a eulogy/address while Nixon lay in state
@@Awakeningspirit20 I believe it was Clinton who did what none of his predecessors did. He invited Nixon to visit the White House and had ongoing talks with him. Nixon could've let the memories of having to leave the White House in disgrace lead him to decline the invitation. But, that wouldn't have been Nixon, now would it?
I'm in the USA and was not exactly a Nixon supporter although I have come to respect him greatly over the years. My question about this is where were the police with the protesters? This was the Oxford union, a very dignified place and to have that in the background was absolutely disrespectful.
Yeah, for real. Shouting over people is denying freedom of speech. All they had to do was not listen if they didn't want to listen. They didn't have to make it harder for people who actually want knowledge.
The US is a police state. What right do the police have to stop people protesting anywhere.
They still do it to this very day, the snowflakes cannot handle what Jordan Peterson has to say, just like Nixon.
The left is absolutely content with undermining itself at every turn which is why they walk in circles.
Love Nixon or hate him, Love or hate any taboo or topic, it does not matter...... you either listen or you do not.
Those that listen deserve to have their voices heard.
Those that demand to have their voices heard should be listening and paying more attention.
Criminal or not, Nixon has way more class and integrity than 90% of all modern day politicians, just sayin!
Where were the police with the protesters? Where were the police supposed to be? Bashing their heads in with nightsticks? Funny how the conservatives are all about getting rid of an oppressive government, but when a group of hippies show up it's all bets off, let's have armed government thugs bash heads in. SMH
@@thanksforbeingausefulidiot9016
You may be a useful idiot, however if you use a bit of cunning you can achieve anything.
You could have dispersed the crowd by telling them all Nixon had left the building because they hurt his feelings.
This makes the losers feel like winners and they go home in a good mood band dont beat up their gf's for a change.
But on a serious note, you cant stop someone from speaking, you cant stop others from listening.
Shutting down free speech is exactly what the communists wanted. And these suckers fall for it every time!
They are just proving that their precious minds are infantile at best.
one of the smartest man who ever lived
Excellent lecture! Its amazing how he had a command of the facts without notes, despite all the protesters.
Wow ...it’s a shame people can’t zip there mouths in the background. Nixon deserves credit for being in “the arena” and speaking and the audience who is there deserves peace.
Wow. Politicians actually made intelligent and informative speeches! I wish they would do the same today.
People think Nixon was a terrible president. In fact, when he ran for re-election, he carried every single state of the union, with the exception of Massachusetts, the Kennedy stronghold. He was a very intelligent man, and a shrewd international politician. He opened up relations with China...
Historians and the media can be judged by their reaction to President Nixon. Some only talk about Watergate - the narrow fragile beacons of the Left, but many recognise his intelligence, his courage, his steadfastness and his humanity.
Brilliant! A very intelligent and thoughtful politician.
This REALLY made me feel great. What a great man. Shame on the USA for letting a handful of skilled plotters take him down and soil his legacy.
1 of the best presidents we had PERIOD!! R.i.p. Mr. Nixon
An absolutely brilliant performance!
The man spoke like no one else! he made mistakes, yes, but than who doesnt ?
he should have gone to prison
A remarkable understanding of the geopolitical dynamic of that era. A true statesman.
He had great memory.... at 65 years
During his interviews with David Frost, Nixon had to apologize to the nation for the Watergate Scandal. When I see things like this, though, it makes me feel like the nation should have apologized to Nixon.
+Montpelier Montgomery Its the BRITS.....Maybe we should demand war reparations from those Monarchical idiots.
Do you know what he did in order to get to power? He deliberately scuppered the Vietnamese peace process and thousands more lives were lost. Educate yourself at least.
@@incredibleXMan "Hey Hey LBJ how many kids have you killed.today." LBJ was sending in troops in 1965. Truman's Truman Doctrine was the beginning of the cold war but its Nixon's fault. If Nixon left before the detente with Russia. or the tfalks with China, it would have still continued, mores POWs would have been left, and S. Vietnamese would have been abandoned and massacred. There would be a S. Vietnam if not forr Watergate. I could be wrong
@@artifice8595 Nixon was a Navy commander . more of the blame could have been placed on General Westmoreland than anyone else who was incharge before he was in office. He did a presentation of how north Vietnam were launching attacks on South Vietnam from Cambodia. McNamara wrote Pentagon Papers were in 1967, They just were released during Nixon. Anything Nixon was attacked on, was happening before him as well. He was able to get as many POWs out as he could and have that dinner at the whitehouse for them. If there was no Watergate there would have been a S. Vietnam. In addition, the whole the war on drugs was to get rid of hippies and black americans accusation by Ehrlichman came out after Nixon died doesn't make sense. Murphy's and Steele's report on American Soldiers becoming addicted to heroin, began his continuation of 1914 drug war. Sammy Davis Jnr was asked to report on the treatment during his visit to the troops. In the states Dr. Jerome Jaffe was more into prevention and treatment (methbadone clinics). Muhammad Ali and Robert J Brown defended him.
@@incredibleXMan A political candidate having more power than the sitting president? Come on. LBJ was pulling his own strings to get Hubert Humphrey to the finish line with the so-called October Surprise. This is such a hackneyed attack on Nixon.
Thank you for all your hard work posting this
Those protesters are annoying
I was living in Europe at that time. The so called peace movement was infiltrated by the KGB, subsidized by Moscow. Unions, Universities, Media you name they were all infiltrated. Thank God Margaret Thatcher was elected as Prime Minister and in Germany Helmud Kohl and in the USA Ronald Reagan.
+TBCA Blessings shut the fuck up
A bunch of jerks making themselves feel good. They probably claim they believe in free speech. Clearly, they don't.
Doesn't Oxford students have access to bricks and baseball bats? That would shut the spoiled brats up.
+Can I Kick It? Why? Because he is telling the objective truth?
That’s there point. It didn’t affect nixon though. I’d be nervous as hell. Lose my place. I admire him, dude had balls.
Never been a huge fan of Nixon...but boy, that's a tough crowd.
I was living in Europe at that time. The so called peace movement was infiltrated by the KGB, subsidized by Moscow. Union, Universities, Media you name it were all infiltrated. Thank God Margaret Thatcher was elected
as Prime Minister and in Germany Helmut Kohl and in the USA Ronald Reagan.
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@@tbcablessings1027 is scary people belive kgb propaganda on vietnam to this day
The best President the US ever had: Nixon
Oof
Calm down, he might have a good demenour but doesn't mean he was the best president.
hahahaha
Said no non-racist.
The Democratic Christian
What’s the matter, truth hurts, snowflake?
If only the GOP had candidates with Nixon's credentials running for office today. In spite of whether you like him or not he was brilliant on foreign policy.
i don't feel proud to be British while listening to this.. well, to be fair there is also a very attentive audience
He was the first president I ever saw give a press conference and even as a kid I remember being very impressed with him and hung on his every word. He was mistreated by the media and others which is unfortunate because there is no question this man had the United States best interests at heart.
Outstanding how he was able to give this speech without notes with those idiots outside. I would’ve voted for him even after watergate.
It's such a shame. They didn't need to do Watergate. He smashed McGovern in 72, the GOP could only dream for a landslide like his.
Let me guess. You voted for Trump.
@sbdno I’ll sell you the Brooklyn Bridge!
I didn't know much about Nixon except all the headline stuff, but getting more information about him, what stands out to me is what a skilled politician he was. He was very adept at navigating the very complex political system and issues of his time. He was somebody who you would want on your side.
This is an incredible video. You have an ex-President addressing a student body while a crowd of hecklers are doing everything they can to drown him out. There is a strange "je ne sais quoi" about it.
Interesting, I'm Mexican and "je ne sais quoi" sounds almost exactly like "yo no se que?" which is a phrase that old people in Mexico tend to use to describe something that can't be described
Thank you for this!
Can we also please get the ending?
Thanks again,
Doug
There's probably a technical way to extract his speech and eliminate the background chanting. I have heard it done in recorded music where it is possible to extract only the vocal, and eliminate the music. It would nice to hear it that way.
Good point, but I like the background noise because it accentuates the speaker’s skill at ignoring the hubbub. It is symbolic of how he ran his presidency.
A contrast of class in Nixon and no class in the loud demonstrators outside.
Love this man
Holy wow! Even American Presidents were so much more articulate 45 years ago! Something has changed... nobody makes even a tenth as much sense these days. What a powerhouse speech and fielding of those questions.
Thats what the people demanded. They wanted to have a beer with their President.
His brilliance was only exceeded by the rudeness and stupidity of the outside crowd.
Its been a long time since I heard a real president.
It's interesting, watching Nixon talk about communism in my apartment in Cambodia in 2020.
There are things from his generation that need to be brought back to life.
Thank Nixonhaters for making me love the Nix the most. Unintimidated
If only you were around in the 60's. You could have loved Nixon all the way to Saigon and right into a body bag.
how do you know they hate nixon ?
Very intelligent man. No teleprompter.
Absolutely FANTASTIC orator, tremendous focus....wow...THE MAN
This man understands the burden of the boss. ♥️
Makes me wish I lived in the 1950s. Sure was nice to watch this bit of history. In many ways, a speech that changed the course of history.
He was resilient.
He was largely rehabilitated when he died,
His funeral was that of a statesman.
that was dirty of the school not to have insured a respectful place
20 Feb 2021: Regarding Pres. Nixon's 1958 trip to Venezuela, my recollection is that he boldly stepped out out his vehicle and physically stood down protetestors, or similar. We still do not appreciate his guts, intellect, and devotion to his country. I will always revere Richard Milhaus Nixon. ~ Crawford D. Smith in Indianana.
28 Apr 21: Pres. Nixon in retirement tried to do what Eisenhower did.
Agreed! He was one of our best Presidents!
1:50 "I express my appreciation to all of you here in this room for your warm welcome, and those outside have made me feel very much at home."
1:57 such a great line to get a laugh
The achievement of President Nixon far outweighs his wrongdoings in Watergate.Lets appreciate President Nixon for the contribution he made to peace.🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
Say what one will but President Nixon was a brilliant man and never shied away from the political discussion till the day he died. I have a lot of respect for the man. I don't particularly affiliate myself with many of his policies and ideas but I certainly think it was momentous waste of talent and political acumen for his Presidency to end in such a way. Terribly unfortunate.
President Nixon's remarks on his policy towards China in 24:58 --ff. are pertinent today. Overall, he had a broad geo-political understanding of the complexities of world affairs. He was the right man for the times. I enjoyed hearing his profound words in 30:34. President Nixon will go down in history as one of the greatest American Presidents of the 20th century. Some of his accomplishments include his oversight of the first Moon landing in 1969, the end of the Vietnam War, the US airlift to Israel during the 1973 Yom Kippur War and which turned the tide of the war, the Détente with the Soviet Union, and normalization of relations with China.
Brilliant mind, making a presentation without notes. As Usual
every person has his angels and daemons, some appear at one point in time others at another, he had both, and grit, I'll give him that 😌
Some of the questions were cutting and gauche even by modern standards. To his credit he embraced it, tried to answer and provide some wisdom. Impressive.
"I screwed it up. And I paid the price"
What President would say that now?
While there may be some debate if he paid enough of a price, cant say the is President backed down from the question and even elaborated when he could have went safe.
Man, really ticks me off that he went the cover up route. This man was so so intelligent and had so much to offer the office. And did accomplish much, but has to be known as the posterchild for government deception. The best and the worst of men.
Thank you for this post
“In 1953 shortly after I became Vice President, general Eisenhower as president….”
Love how he calls him general Eisenhower even when he’s president.
Yes. He did the tough adversarial work while Ike played the good guy for eight years.
Compared to how politicians have spoken the last 20 years in similar forums, he's extremely eloquent and direct in his answers. The same goes for the students in attendance.
Such a brilliant man and speaker. !!!!!
No man can be a great leader without gods help.
And no society will ever be great without throwing fantasies like "god" into the trash heap of history.
You have to be pretty cynical... no, beyond cynical, to say that what Nixon is saying here is an act, is calculation. He became president because he wanted to contribute to a better word, and that's the bottom line.
As John Ehrlichman said, Nixon truly did want to be the "architect of his times." In the 60s, he became a prominent lawyer, but complained to his family and confidants that he would soon die of boredom.
Such a brave and intelligent man.