Pomona, California and Los Angeles, United States of America.
Group of girls wearing sashes saying "Nixonettes" doing the twist in the county fairgrounds of Pomona California. LS. Light helicopter landing in grounds. MS. As Former Vice President Richard Nixon makes his way through crowds of...
Pomona, California and Los Angeles, United States of America.
Group of girls wearing sashes saying "Nixonettes" doing the twist in the county fairgrounds of Pomona California. LS. Light helicopter landing in grounds. MS. As Former Vice President Richard Nixon makes his way through crowds of his followers shaking hands with many of them. CU. Nixon. MS. Nixon & his wife. Election campaigning.
MS. Pan down large sign saying "Hollywood Palladium" where a democratic party dinner is being held for Governor Edmund G. Brown in Los Angeles. LS. From back of hall as curtains are drawn back on stage at end of hall. MS. & CU. As Harry Truman arrives to be warmly greeted by Gov. Brown. Truman leans over and whispers in Browns ear.
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