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Gerald R. Ford Congressional Papers: Films/Video, 1946-1973
Series Descriptions
Videotape, 1972 (30 minutes) The series consists of one 3/4" video cassette. The tape is a compilation of four separate programs originally recorded in 1972 on 2" tape. The House of Representatives film office produced three of the programs while the fourth came from WKZO-TV, Kalamazoo, Michigan. The programs are arranged chronologically with the exception of the last, which is undated.
Motion Picture Films, 1946-1972 (196 reels) The series contains 196 reels of 16mm film, comprising nearly 55,000 feet. The majority are black and white with sound. Only 19 reels (8,300 feet) are in color. The films include Ford's reports to constituents, some of his campaign commercials, and documentaries relating to Space and Military programs. Among the subjects covered in Ford's "Reports from Washington" are discussions on legislation to alter the Social Security Act, create a G.I. Bill for Korean War veterans, provide appropriations for the construction of the St. Lawrence Seaway, and revise the Internal Revenue Code. Other titles deal with the Korean War, Chinese Communist aggression in Southeast Asia, U.S. intervention in Cuba, the efforts of the Justice Department and the Immigration and Naturalization Service to remove subversives from the United States, and Defense Appropriations. The documentaries include subjects such as "Operation Ivy," the first above ground test of the hydrogen bomb; "Countdown to Polaris," and several NASA films on the Gemini and Apollo Space Programs. Most of the films are in the public domain. Related materials can be located in the Photographs and Audiotapes series as well as in the Ford Scrapbook Collection. The films are arranged chronologically.
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1 AV85-1-001 1946 BP 500' "Meet the Government" High school tour of Washington
2 AV85-1-002 1950 BP 585' GRF and Senator Charles Potter (MI) discuss a film titled "Washington Review". GRF also discusses the functions of his office staff.
3 AV85-1-003 1951 BP 500' GRF discusses S. 677, a bill to make the Commandant of the Marine Corps a member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Representatives Jimmy Van Zandt (PA) and Olin Teague (TX) argue the pros and cons of the bill. The film is suffering some shrinkage.
4 AV85-1-004 1952 BP 500' First "Report from Washington" of the year. Discussion with Representatives Byron Rogers (CO) and Kenneth Keating (NY) on the 82nd Congress, known as the "Sherlock Holmes Congress", for its investigations of the Department of Justice.
5 AV85-1-005 1952 BP 1100' Discussion on corruption in government with Representatives Robert W. Kean (NJ), Carl Curtis (NB), and John Byrnes (WI). GRF introduces the film.
6 AV85-1-006 1952 BP 500' GRF discusses the investigation of the Bureau of Internal Revenue with Representative John Byrnes (WI).
7 AV85-1-007 1952 BP 500' GRF discusses the 1952 Presidential candidates with Representatives Percy Priest (TN-Kefauver), Bill Ayres (OH-Taft), Bill Lantaff (FL-Russell) and Walter Judd (MN-Eisenhower).
8 AV85-1-008 1952 BP 500' GRF discusses H.R. 7656, the GI Bill for Korean War Veterans, with Representatives Olin Teague (TX) and William Springer (IL).
9 AV85-1-009 1952 BP 500' GRF discusses Home Rule for the District of Columbia plus the Hebert Committee on Waste in the Armed Services.
10 AV85-1-010 1952 BP 600' GRF discusses defense cuts with Representative George Mahon (TX) and H.R. 7405, a military appropriations bill, with Representative Jack Anderson (CA). The film is experiencing some shrinkage and is loose on the core.
11 AV85-1-011 1952 BP 500' GRF discusses communism, the Voice of America, and bacteriological warfare. GRF also explains Consent Calendar Day.
12 AV85-1-012 1952 BP 600' GRF discusses H.R. 7005, mutual security legislation.
13 AV85-1-013 1952 BP 500' GRF discusses H.R. 4484, the Tidelands Bill with Representative Francis Walters (PA). The film is experiencing some shrinkage and is backward on the core.
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14 AV85-1-014 1952 BP 485' GRF discusses H.R. 7391, the Department of Defense Appropriations Bill. An Easter prayer is offered by Rev. Bernard Braskamp, House Chaplain. There are several splices on the film.
15 AV85-1-015 1952 BP 500' GRF discusses H.R. 8210, to Amend and Extend the Defense Production Act of 1950. GRF introduces his aide, John Milanowski, on camera. The film is experiencing some shrinkage and is loose on the core.
16 AV85-1-016 1952 BP 500' GRF discusses federal tax spending.
17 AV85-1-017 1952 BP 500' GRF discusses constituent mail and the Great Lakes Water Level Commission. The film is experiencing some shrinkage.
18 AV85-1-018 1952 BP 600' GRF discusses President Truman's seizure of the steel mills. The film is experiencing some shrinkage and is loose and backwards on the core.
19 AV85-1-019 1952 BP 1100' Report on the Institute of Pacific Relations. Film on U.S. involvement in Korea. Discussion with Representative Walter Judd (MN) on "How many more Koreas do we face?"
20 AV85-1-020 1952 BP 500' GRF discusses appropriations for the Veterans Administration for FY 1953.
21 AV85-1-021 1952 BN 500' GRF discusses appropriations for the Veterans Administration for FY 1953.
22 AV85-1-022 1953 BN 1000' GRF presents Representative Alvin E. O'Konski (WI) and Polish airman Lt. Francizek Jarecki who defected in a MiG 15. GRF also discusses foreign affairs, foreign aid, and mutual security with Representative John Vorys (OH).
23 AV85-1-023 1953 BP 500' GRF presents Representative Alvin E. O'Konski (WI) and Polish airman Lt. Francizek Jarecki who defected in a MiG 15.
24 AV85-1-024 1953 BP 500' GRF discusses foreign affairs, foreign aid, and mutual security with Representative John Vorys (OH).
25 AV85-1-025 1953 BN 500' First program of 1953. GRF discusses defense appropriations for FY 1954. There are many sound breaks.
26 AV85-1-026 1953 BP 500' First program of 1953. GRF discusses defense appropriations for FY 1954.
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27 AV85-1-027 1953 BP 500' GRF discusses H.R. 5969, the Defense Appropriations Bill. GRF also discusses the Excess Profits Tax and Social Security legislation with Representative John Byrnes (WI) of the House Ways and Means Committee.
28 AV85-1-028 1953 BN 500' GRF discusses H.R. 5969, the Defense Appropriations Bill. GRF also discusses the Excess Profits Tax and Social Security legislation with Representative John Byrnes (WI) of the House Ways and Means Committee.
29 AV85-1-029 1953 BP 500' GRF discusses foreign policy. The film contains stock footage of the Korean War plus pre-recorded remarks by Secretary of State Dulles.
30 AV85-1-030 1953 BP 150' GRF discusses Netherlands Flood Relief with a Dutch diplomat.
AV85-1-031 1953 BN 250' GRF introduces the Great Lakes Barbershop Chorus during their visit to Washington. The group sings several songs.
AV85-1-032 1953 BN 150' GRF discusses legislation passed by the House Committee on Rules authorizing the St. Lawrence Seaway.
AV85-1-033 1953 BP 40' GRF discusses H.R. 4663, Federal Power Commission appropriations.
31 AV85-1-034 1953 BP 500' Representative John Jarman (OK) shows a film entitled "The Great Gun", the story of "Atomic Annie", the Army's 280mm atomic cannon.
32 AV85-12-035 1953 CP 1000' GRF introduces a film entitled "Operation Ivy", dealing with first above ground test of the hydrogen bomb.
33 AV85-1-036 1953 BN 120' GRF discusses a breakfast meeting held at the White House and attended by President Eisenhower, Vice President Nixon, and twelve House members, including GRF. The major topic was the Army-McCarthy hearings.
AV85-1-037 1953 BP 60' GRF discusses the misuse of annual leave by former members of the Truman administration.
AV85-1-038 1954 BN 140' GRF discusses the terrorist attack on the House of Representatives with the Puerto Rican Commissioner.
AV85-1-039 1954 BN 120' GRF uses a blackboard to describe the terrorist attack on the House.
AV85-1-040 1954 BN 120' GRF talks with Representative Alvin Bentley (MI) about the wounds Bentley suffered during the terrorist attack on the House.
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34 AV85-1-041 1954 BN 115' GRF discusses Red China's illegal imprisonment of 11 U.S. airmen.
AV85-1-042 1954 BN 125' GRF and Assistant Secretary of State Thruston Morton discuss Red China's illegal imprisonment of 11 U.S. airmen.
AV85-1-043 1954 BN 150' GRF discusses the Communist threat in Indo-China and American military expenditures in South-East Asia.
AV85-1-044 1954 BN 150' GRF discusses the Geneva Conference on Red China and gives his reasons on why Red China should not be allowed into the United Nations. Positive available on 3/4" and VHS cassettes.
35 AV85-1-045 1954 BN 150' GRF discusses H.R. 7199, Social Security legislation.
AV85-1-046 1954 BN 150' GRF discusses H.R. 8649, anti-traitor wiretapping legislation.
AV85-1-047 1954 BN 150' GRF discusses S. 2150, St. Lawrence Seaway legislation.
AV85-1-048 1954 BN 125' GRF discusses Health, Labor, Education, and Welfare legislation.
36 AV85-1-049 1954 BN 125' GRF discusses military spending for FY 1954 and the last three months of FY 1953.
AV85-1-050 1954 BN 125' GRF discusses defense appropriations legislation.
AV85-1-051 1954 BN 150' GRF discusses H.R. 8300, a tax bill designed to revise the Internal Revenue Code.
AV85-1-052 1954 BN 120' GRF is visited by Girl Scout Troop 5 (June 22, 1954).
37 AV85-1-053 1954 BN 130' GRF discusses the March of Dimes and the polio vaccine with the Surgeon General.
AV85-1-054 1954 BN 110' GRF discusses H.R. 7199, proposed changes in the Social Security Act.
AV85-1-055 1954 BN 115' GRF discusses 1955 tax legislation.
AV85-1-056 1954 BN 90' GRF discusses the budget for FY 1955.
38 AV85-1-057 1954 BP 500' GRF discusses tax cuts to end duplication and overlapping taxes. The film also contains a pre-recorded, narrated program.
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39 AV85-1-058 1954 CP 1075' "Report to the People", a film on the achievements of the 83rd Congress and Eisenhower's first two years as President. Included are remarks by Vice President Nixon, House and Senate leaders, all Cabinet members, and Eisenhower. GRF adds concluding remarks to the film, intended for constituents. The film is a pre-election production.
40 AV85-1-059 1954 BP 35' Eisenhower on Economic Policy - campaign commercial.
AV85-1-060 1954 BP 35' Eisenhower on Defense Policy - campaign commercial.
AV85-1-061 1954 BP 40' Eisenhower on the Prosperous Economy - campaign commercial.
AV85-1-062 1954 BP 35' Eisenhower on Political Policy - campaign commercial.
AV85-1-063 1954 BP 35' Eisenhower on Republican Policy - campaign commercial.
AV85-1-064 1954 BP 350' John Roosevelt speaks on behalf of Republican candidates. The film contains six 30 second and six 60 second commercials.
41 AV85-1-065 1954 BP 700' "Atoms for Peace"-Encyclopedia Britannica Films program on the peaceful uses of the atom. GRF does not appear in the film.
42 AV85-1-066 1954 BN 120' GRF discusses Eisenhower's "atoms for peace" program especially as it pertains to agriculture.
AV85-1-067 1955 BN 150' GRF discusses the Memphis, Tennessee TVA project, and Dixon-Yates contracts.
AV85-1-068 1955 BN 120' GRF praises the Kent County Farm Bureau and local school children for helping to get out the vote for the 1954 general election.
AV85-1-069 1955 BN 120' GRF talks about the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Maryland.
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43 AV85-1-070 1955 BN 115' GRF and Representative Adam Clayton Powell (NY) discuss the Afro- Asian Conference, held in Bandung, Indonesia and Red China's role at the conference.
AV85-1-071 1955 BN 115' GRF discusses the Afro-Asian Conference, held in Bandung, Indonesia, and the effectiveness of Eisenhower's foreign policy in Asia.
AV85-1-072 1955 BN 127' GRF discusses the government's program against subversives in the previous 16 months. GRF lists the number of convictions, indictments, deportations, and denaturalizations plus other statistics.
AV85-1-073 1955 BN 120' GRF discusses the 1945 Yalta Conference and the role of Alger Hiss at the conference.
44 AV85-1-074 1955 BP 125' GRF discusses the role of the Nike missile in national defense.
AV85-1-075 1955 BN 105' GRF discusses his future trip to Europe to inspect Defense Department installations.
AV85-1-076 1955 BP 90' GRF touring VII Corps Headquarters in Europe. MOS
AV85-1-077 1955 BN 125' GRF discusses H.R. 2967 and H.R. 5297, military manpower legislation, with Representative James Van Zandt (PA).
AV85-1-078 1955 BN 120' GRF discusses H.R. 1592, H.R. 2607, and H.R. 2967, all of which deal with military and civil service legislation.
45 AV85-1-079 1955 BN 120' GRF discusses H.R. 7535, federal aid for school construction.
AV85-1-080 1955 BN 120' GRF discusses the failure of Congress to pass H.R. 7474, President Eisenhower's federal highway construction proposal.
AV85-1-081 1955 BN 125' GRF discusses multiple legislation, including the District of Columbia, Extension of the Selective Service Act, and the Mutual Security Act.
AV85-1-082 1955 BN 60' GRF discusses the Upper Colorado River Reclamation Project.
AV85-1-083 1955 BN 125' GRF discuss Social Security payments in Kent and Ottawa Counties.
46 AV85-1-084 1955 BP 500' GRF discusses the military draft and the need for a strong defense with General Louis B. Hershey.
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47 AV85-1-085 1955 BN 130' GRF discusses the history of Flag Day.
AV85-1-086 1955 BN 33' GRF delivers his Flag Day message.
AV85-1-087 1955 BN 125' GRF meets with four Michigan 4-H members.
AV85-1-088 1955 BN 130' GRF meets with 44 students from Aberdeen Jr. High School. GRF answers several of their questions.
AV85-1-089 1955 BN 115' GRF delivers his Christmas Message and draws a picture of Santa Claus on a blackboard.
48 AV85-1-090 1955 BN 130' GRF discusses the June 1954 overthrow of Guatemala’s communist government with that country's Ambassador to the United States.
AV85-1-091 1956 BN 130' GRF discusses a possible cure for malaria.
AV85-1-092 1956 BN 120' GRF discusses America's guided missile program, including the Nike, Corporal, and Honest John missiles and also discusses the present defense budget.
AV85-1-093 1956 BP 100' GRF presents and narrates a film on the newly created House Prayer and Meditation Room.
49 AV85-1-094 1956 BP 110' Introductions and endings for Ford campaign commercials.
AV85-1-095 1956 BP 10' Introduction and ending for Ford campaign commercial.
AV85-1-096 1956 BP 15' Introduction and ending for Ford campaign commercial. MOS
AV85-1-097 ca. 1956 BN 150' GRF discusses the Soviet Economic Challenge.
AV85-1-098 ca. 1956 BN 175' GRF discusses foreign aid, foreign affairs and military reductions with Representative Walter Judd (MN).
50 AV85-1-099 1957 BN 150' GRF talks football with Army coach Red Blaik.
AV85-1-100 1957 BP 150' GRF discusses Dixon-Yates Contracts and also introduces and makes concluding remarks for a film on the subject.
AV85-1-101 1957 BN 150' GRF discusses the United States missile program after Sputnik.
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51 AV85-1-102 1957 BN 600' GRF discusses the Jupiter missile and hearings on the U.S. space program after Sputnik. In a second segment, GRF discusses missiles and satellites. The two segments are identical in content but not in text.
AV85-1-103 1957 BN 115' GRF discusses United States Information Agency appropriations, Russian propaganda, and communist activity in France and Italy.
52 AV85-1-104 1958 BP 800' Film on International Students Day, a gathering of foreign students attending Michigan colleges and universities, hosted by Governor G. Mennen Williams. The film shows the various programs offered during the day and was shown at the Brussels World's Fair.
AV85-1-105 1958 BN 30' GRF discusses his Social Security voting record - campaign commercial.
AV85-1-106 1958 BN 30' GRF discusses the U.S. missile defense program - campaign commercial.
53 AV85-1-107 1958 BN 25' GRF discusses "weak-kneed" appeasement with Red China - campaign commercial.
AV85-1-108 1958 BN 30' GRF discusses economy in government - campaign commercial.
AV85-1-109 1958 BN 330' Ford campaign commercial clap sticks. MOS until the 73' mark with 5' messages interspersed throughout the remainder of the film. May be outtakes.
54 AV85-1-110 1958 BP 15' Veteran for Senator Potter - campaign commercial.
AV85-1-111 1958 BP 15' Housewife for Senator Potter - campaign commercial. (Education policy)
AV85-1-112 1958 BP 15' Small businessman for Senator Potter - campaign commercial.
AV85-1-113 1958 BP 15' Factory worker for Senator Potter - campaign commercial.
AV85-l-114 1958 BP 15' Farmer for Senator Potter - campaign commercial.
AV85-1-115 1958 BP 15' Fisherman for Senator Potter - campaign commercial. (Recreation and conservation)
AV85-1-116 1958 BP 15' Old-timer for Senator Potter - campaign commercial. (Health and old age issues)
AV85-1-117 1958 BP 15' Minority worker for Senator Potter - campaign commercial. (Civil rights issues)
AV85-1-118 1958 BP 15' Football coach for Senator Potter - campaign commercial. (Winning spirit)
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55 AV85-1-119 1959 BN 500' GRF discusses defense appropriations, specifically missiles.
AV85-1-120 1959 BP 70' Representative Daniel Flood (PA) discusses defense inadequacies.
AV85-1-121 1959 BN 70' GRF rebuts the remarks made by Representative Daniel Flood (PA) on defense inadequacies. (See AV85-1-120)
56 AV85-1-122 1959 BN 30' GRF forecasting on 1960, "The threshold of America's greatest moment."
AV85-1-123 1959 BP 150' GRF and Vice President Richard Nixon discuss the 30th Anniversary of the Grand Rapids Jaycees.
AV85-1-124 1959 BN 150' GRF discusses the Cancer Crusade Fundraising Campaign with Dr. John Heller, Director of the National Cancer Institute.
57 AV85-1-125 1960 BP 500' GRF and Representative Alvin Bentley (MI) discuss President Eisenhower's defense plans plus national defense and military expenditures. GRF criticizes President Truman's past defense budgets.
58 AV85-1-126 1960 BN 500' GRF discusses the $40 billion dollar defense appropriation and disagrees with cuts in attack carrier plans and the Bomarc missile system.
59 AV85-1-127 1960 BN 500' GRF and correspondent Bill Roberts discuss defense appropriations including a new attack carrier, the Davy Crockett missile, and a satellite warning system.
60 AV85-1-128 1960 BN 500' GRF and correspondent Bill Roberts discuss the missile gap and the American bomber program, including the B52, the B47, and the B58. The film is suffering some shrinkage and needs to be cleaned.
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61 AV85-1-129 1960 BN 150' GRF and Claud Ver Duin of the Grand Haven (MI) Chamber of Commerce discuss the possibility of transferring the USCG ship Mackinac to Grand Haven. The film is suffering some shrinkage.
AV85-1-130 1960 BN 100' Two commercials with GRF regarding a special tax assessment for a new Grand Rapids airport.
AV85-1-131 1960 BN 200' Four campaign commercials, a) GRF for the Nixon/Lodge ticket :30; b) GRF requesting votes for himself and asking people to go to the polls :60; c) GRF asking for vote and support for Dick Nixon :60; d) GRF asking for vote for himself and Dick Nixon :60.
AV85-1-132 1961 BN 100' GRF discusses whether the United States should intervene militarily in Cuba and also where the U.S. should stand on Laos. The film ends before GRF completes his statement.
62 AV85-1-133 1961 BN 500' GRF and Representative Edwin E. Willis (LA) discuss the communist conspiracy. The film is experiencing some shrinkage.
AV85-1-134 1961 BN 100' GRF discusses a proposal to acquire federal land for an Ottawa County (MI) recreation area.
63 AV85-1-135 1961 BP 900' "Operation Abolition" - a film on hearings held in San Francisco by the House Committee on Un-American Activities. The hearings dealt primarily with communist activity among West Coast longshoremen. The subpoenaed news film ends abruptly, and contains many splices, primarily due to editing. The film was transferred from the papers of Gordon Vander Till. [Betacam SP copy available in Composite General Accessions: Newhall, Skip #2002-NLF-011]
64 AV85-1-136 1962 BN 125' GRF discusses the progress of the "New Frontier" - campaign commercial.
AV85-1-137 1962 BP 150' GRF discusses the progress of the "New Frontier" and reviews the nation under the Kennedy Administration - campaign commercial.
AV85-1-138 1962 BP 125' GRF discusses the progress of the "New Frontier" - campaign commercial.
65 AV85-1-139 1962 BP 165' GRF discusses the progress of the "New Frontier" overseas - campaign commercial.
AV85-1-140 1962 BN 125' GRF discusses Kennedy's "Rubber Stamp" Congress - campaign commercial.
AV85-1-141 1962 BP 150' GRF discusses Kennedy's "Rubber Stamp" Congress - campaign commercial.
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66 AV85-1-142 1962 BP 150' GRF asks his constituents whether or not there should be federal tax cut.
AV85-1-143 1962 BP 150' GRF discusses the Democratic State of the Union and the increasing bureaucracy.
AV85-1-144 1962 BN 65' GRF discusses cost increases, the maturing of military personnel, rising retirement costs, and inflation.
67 AV85-1-145 1962 BN 400' Negative composite containing the campaign commercials found in AV85-1-142, AV85-1-137, and AV85-1-143.
68 AV85-1-146 1962 BP 150' GRF discusses the distribution of communist propaganda through the U.S. Mail, whether it is asked for or not.
AV85-1-147 1962 BN 125' GRF discusses the distribution of communist propaganda through the U.S. Mail, whether it is asked for or not.
AV85-1-148 1962 BN 125' GRF discusses medical care for the aged. GRF opposes Medicare. Similar but not identical to AV85-1-149.
AV85-1-149 1962 BP 130' GRF discusses medical and hospital care. Used as a campaign commercial.
69 AV85-1-150 1962 BP 130' GRF discusses hospital and medical care.
AV85-1-151 1962 BP 150' GRF discusses hospital and medical care and opposes socialized medicine. AV85-1-152 1962 BN 150' GRF discusses hospital and medical care and opposes socialized medicine. Identical to AV-85-1-151.
AV85-1-153 1962 BP 150' GRF discusses the national debt.
70 AV85-1-154 1962 BN 150' GRF discusses the national debt. Pre-edited version of AV85-1-153.
AV85-1-155 1962 BP 150' GRF discusses the national debt.
AV85-1-156 1962 BN 40' GRF congratulates WOOD-FM on its inaugural broadcast.
AV85-1-157 1963 BP 100' GRF appears on Representative Sherman Lloyd's (UT) program to discuss Ford's election as chairman of the Republican Conference.
71 AV85-1-158 1963 BN 1050' First combined program with GRF and Representative Robert Griffin (MI) on WZZM-TV. In the first segment, Ford and Griffin discuss the operation of Congress and in the second segment, they discuss a potential tax cut plus a hike in federal spending.
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72 AV85-1-159 1963 BN 1050' GRF and Representative Robert Griffin (MI) host Representative Albert Quie (MN) and discuss H. R. 4997, the Feed Grain Bill. In the second segment, Ford and Griffin discuss Labor Management legislation. A portion of the first segment is spliced into the second segment.
73 AV85-1-160 1963 BN 1050' First ever combined program with GRF and Representative Robert Griffin (MI). In the first segment GRF and Griffin discuss H. R. 2400, legislation authorizing Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore in Michigan. In the second segment they discuss national defense and the Defense Appropriations Subcommittee.
74 AV85-1-161 1963 BN 1000' GRF and Representative Robert Griffin (MI) talk about the "Young Turks" with Representative Charles Goodell (NY) and discuss H. R. 950, to Amend the Internal Security Act of 1950, with Representative August Johansen (MI).
75 AV85-1-162 1963 BN 500' GRF and Representative Donald Rumsfeld (IL) discuss H. R. 7500, the NASA Authorization Bill, and also address the goals of the American and Russian space programs.
76 AV85-1-163 1963 CP 560' "Countdown for Polaris" - a U.S. Navy film on the Polaris submarine. The film is reddish in color and has sprocket marks through its entire length. It is also very loose on the core.
77 AV85-1-164 1963 BP 700' Unnarrated film showing a disruptive group of people at a meeting sponsored by the Office of Economic Opportunity. GRF is not involved in the film, which was apparently filmed by a television crew. 78 AV85-1-165 1964 BP 150' GRF discusses the Johnson budget deficit and how tax money is spent.
AV85-1-166 1964 BP 150' GRF defends the Republican Party Platform following an attack on the Platform by Democratic Vice Presidential Candidate Hubert H. Humphrey.
AV85-1-167 1964 BP 150' GRF discusses the differences between the Republican and Democratic parties.
79 AV85-1-168 1964 BP 150' GRF discusses why he should be reelected and explains the House Consent Calendar, for which he is an examiner.
AV85-1-169 1964 BP 150' GRF discusses the "phony" missile gap and foreign policy. The film is experiencing some shrinkage.
AV85-1-170 1964 BP 5' Introduction to a 1964 television campaign commercial - "Gerald R. Ford will review the Congress and the Nation".
80 AV85-1-171 1964 BP 900' GRF and Idaho Governor Robert E. Smylie appear on "Face the Nation" to assess the Republican Party after Goldwater. There is also discussion on whether GRF will run for Minority Leader. There are many sound breaks in the film.
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92 AV85-1-197 1965 CP 1100' GRF introduces and concludes a film entitled "The Four Days of Gemini 4", a NASA film on the first American spacewalk, June 3-7, 1965. The film has many scratches, has turned red in color, and suffers from sprocket damage for its entire length.
81 AV85-1-172 1966 BP 150' GRF discusses high (7%) interest rates and states that the country is in deep economic trouble - campaign commercial.
AV85-1-173 1966 BP 150' GRF discusses inflation - campaign commercial.
AV85-1-174 1966 BP 150' GRF talks about the deficit and the "free-spending" Democrats - campaign commercial. The film is experiencing some shrinkage.
82 AV85-1-175 1966 BP 190' GRF discusses the high crime rate, including the murder of the daughter of Senate candidate Charles Percy (IL) - campaign commercial.
AV85-1-176 1966 BP 50' GRF speaks on inflation - campaign commercial.
AV85-1-177 1966 BP 50' Ford for Congress - campaign commercial.
AV85-1-178 1966 BP 20' Ford for Congress - Campaign commercial. The film needs to be cleaned.
AV85-1-179 1966 CP 400' GRF introduces and concludes a film on the mission of Gemini 6 and 7. The actual documentary film is not included (see AV85-1-180). The sound on the film is very faint except at high volume.
83 AV85-1-180 1966 CP 1250' NASA film on the rendezvous of Gemini 6 and 7. GRF introduces film and offers concluding remarks (see AV85-1-179). The film is experiencing some shrinkage.
84 AV85-1-181 1967 CP 700' "Breakfast at the Capitol" - a film showing GRF, columnist Art Buchwald, and Senator Everett Dirksen (IL) talking candidly over breakfast on a number of issues.
AV85-1-182 1967 CP & BP 70' GRF with President Eisenhower at Eisenhower's Gettysburg farm. MOS
AV85-1-183 1967 CP 35' GRF introduces a tribute to Abraham Lincoln.
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85 AV85-1-184 1967 CP 80' GRF speaks on wildlife and introduces a documentary film entitled "So Little Time". The actual documentary is not included.
AV85-1-185 1967 CP 150' GRF sitting behind a desk (see AV85-1-187). There are two segments spliced together. MOS
AV85-1-186 1967 CP 125' GRF sitting behind a desk (see AV85-1-187). There are two segments spliced together. MOS
AV85-1-187 1967 CP 125' GRF on wildlife conservation.
86 AV85-1-188 1967 CP 200' GRF on wildlife conservation. The film is in two sections separated by a leader. The film is MOS after the leader.
87 AV85-1-189 1967 BP 1600' Cut shots of Michigan Governor and Mrs. George Romney campaigning in Idaho. The film is owned by a local television station.
88 AV85-1-190 1969 CP 55' GRF at the Belle Rive Country Club, St. Louis, Missouri. MOS
AV85-1-191 1969 CP 115' "Is Congress Destroying Itself?" - a film produced by The Reader's Digest. The film is very red.
AV85-1-192 1969 CP 125' GRF speaks on the space program, particularly Apollo 11. (See AV85-1-194)
89 AV85-1-193 1969 CP 1100' GRF introduces "Debrief: Apollo 8" - a film on the December 1968 mission that orbited the moon. GRF offers concluding remarks on the film which was apparently shown in 5th District schools.
90 AV85-1-194 1969 CP 1100' "The Flight of Apollo 11" a NASA film on the first lunar landing. GRF introduces the film and offers concluding remarks. (see AV85-1-192).
91 AV85-1-195 1972 CP 80' GRF discusses Class Action Legislation, Class Action Suits, and Health Care Legislation.
AV85-1-196 undated BN 250' Entire roll of "Your Congressman Jerry Ford Reports" title card.
92 AV86-22-1 1966 CP 250' GRF is interviewed on the Capitol steps regarding possible Republican gains in the 1966 Congressional election.
93 AV86-22-2 1967 CP 1150' "So Little Time," an Interior Department film on the loss of wildlife habitat. GRF offers opening and closing remarks. (see AV85-1-188)
15 Gerald R. Ford Congressional Papers: Motion Picture Films and Videotapes
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94 AV86-22-3 1969 BP 1100' "Meet the Press," GRF discusses several issues, including problems within the Republican Party, Vietnam, desegregation, and the Voting Rights Act. June 29, 1969.
95 AV86-22-4 1973 CP 2000' "The Inaugural Story," President Richard M. Nixon, Vice President Spiro T. Agnew. January 20, 1973.
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