Reel

Nixon Hands Out Honors

Nixon Hands Out Honors
Clip: 499392_1_1
Year Shot: 1960 (Actual Year)
Audio: Yes
Video: B/W
Tape Master: 1671
Original Film: 033-039
HD: N/A
Location: Washington, D.C.
Timecode: 00:42:54 - 00:43:34

In the Nation's Capital the annual awards of the President's committee on employment of the physically handicap. Via Marie Chanwell wins a $1,000 prize for writing her essay On Jobs For The Handicap. Named for the Handicap For The Year is Dwight D Gilfoil, head of Paraplegic Manufacturing Company. The Illinois executive has a successful business which hired over a 100-handicap people, and he's traveled over 75,000-miles over the past 2-years, encouraging other job opportunities. The annual awards of the President's committee, audience. MCUS - Vice President Nixon shaking hands with Via Marie Chanwell winner of an essay contest. MCUS - A back shot of the audience. MCUS - Vice President Nixon posing with winners. CUS - Vice President Nixon talking on stage with Via Marie Chanwell, winning high school student. SS - Via Marie Chanwell, Vice President Nixon, Mr Dwight D Gilfoil and other high school students. MCUS - Mr. Gilfoil speaking with Via Marie. CUS - Mr. Dwight D Gilfoil, "Handicap For The Year", executive of a paraplegic manufacturing company. MS - Little children, Vice President Nixon, high school students and Mr. Gilfoil.