Personally, what I find most interesting in this film is the humanity of all concerned, the Chinese historical figures like Zhou Enlai, a man who fought a war and revolution, and Richard Nixon, a son of a relatively poor family who made it bigtime, meeting to get aquainted. It is on a presonal level that people can relate, not on an ideological one, and that is the bedrock on which peace can be established.
an important message very, very well said. thank you, Soros Oria! thank you President & Mrs. Nixon, and all involved on making this historical mission a success!
I wrote a letter to Nixon as a sixth grader in 1968. My father was a corporate attorney & somehow made sure the letter got to D.C. I received a letter back from Rose Mary Woods (I still have it) reflecting Nixon's gratitude & that I should thank my father for his efforts. In other words, I have a letter from the White House.
Myron Buzzwannanots as opposed to our newest generation that only got pre written one size fits all letters for the last 8 years. Hopefully Mr. Trump will be more gracious than his predecessor
Exactly 50 years later and watching this old film and I have to admire the vision of Nixon. He was probably far "forward thinking" than a lot of politicians in his generation. I like what he said that the United States and China have differences but we don't need to be enemy at war and it will be good for the mankind if the two great nations can co-exist peacefully that way. I would hope we can have more leaders like Nixon who will promote mutual-understanding and forward thinking than politicians aiming for short-term political gains by touting hate and hatred.
Mr. President, it’s an honor to be writing to you. With all due respect Sir, I thought you were dead. We miss you Mr. President. The country hasn’t been the same since you left. Let me be the first to welcome you and Mrs. Nixon to the twenty first century. God bless you Sir.
I am from Beijing, I was about 7 years old then, I still remember his visit. I personnally saw his motorcade went through alone the Changan Street. And for the first time, I saw an American Flag flied over China. There was no live broadcasting in China of his speech for sure as it indicated in the Documentary. It was 7 years after before the two counties estabilished foreign relationships, that propably because the downfall of President Nixon. However, his visit, did opened the door for China to be known to the outside world, and as what Prs. Nixson said himself "A new day will begin for the whole world"!
What a great leader, far-sighted, and visionary; the World, China and the US are indebted to him. Yet not many would want to say. Thank you for showing this. The world will move forward, not backward. No matter how hostile and hateful, there will always be great leaders like Nixon, and Nixon 2, and 3, and more to open doors, smash walls and reach out to People, and unit people, no matter what ideals, values, or races they are. None could separate them as people are all from the same Father.
i have learnt a lot about Premier Chou from books, however, i never got the feeling that he is a REAL person until i watched this video, oh my dear, everything is so vivid, he stands, walks, speaks, laughs just like any old man i can see in my daily life. Meanwhile, consider his unique revolution experience from young age to death, from Japan to Europe, from Guangzhou to Nanchang, from Jianggang Mountain to Yan'an, from Xibaipo to Beijing, the Long March, his serving in government, his suffering in the culture revolution, all these make him stand out from general old people. He has made history, and he himself is the history.
The People of China deserve recognition and respect for what they have done over the years. Thanks to your hard work, persistence, peaceful attitude, and trying to build a better world in which we live. I am from Poland and I had the pleasure of working with Chinese people in several companies, I met them personally and their families and I am glad with all my heart how your beautiful and powerful country has been reborn after so many difficult years strewn with obstacles. And I wish all people goodwill and that they will go through the current crisis related to COVID and be able to create a better world for which our ancestors fought so hard. Peace be with you.
I would express my greatest appreciation for your compliment to my home country and compatriot. Chinese people are great people, Polish people are great people too, and so are American people. President Nixon flied to China, a country which had no diplomatic relation with US, in the dark age of cold war. Therefore , there is no reason to stop interact with other people from another country at nowadays. But the most important thing is, first of all, being modest and listening to others without prejudice. Thank you for your wishes, and I wish you all the best as well.
Write abt the 40-60 million Chinese thar were slaughtered, starved to death, shot, hanged, during the „ long March „ by the communists. And the millions of Chinese that vile regime murdered too. Can’t fool history. We aren’t chinese ok
Probably the best part of his presidency, second only to the moon landing. If Watergate never happened, he probably would've been remembered as one of the better presidents.
John Dayton I agree, considering the kind of "alleged" coverups and covert activities governments get up to these days. All in the name of " national security"
***** Hey, I was only 7 years old when Nixon quit. I was only expressing my opinion, so calling me "foolish" is a bit harsh. I'm not even an American. I've got no idea or have even heard of the Nixon "shock", plus the Cancer Institute and EPA sound like good decisions to me.
thank you so much! Very precious footage, we can't see much in China, just some limited photos and videos clips released by government. but this is an eye opening!
I love this film! I was just 10 years old at this time and remember this important trip but was not aware of the day to day details. This trip did change the world for the better and opened up China for me to visit several times. This trip was an amazing accomplishment.
From Chinese people's perspective, Nixon is one of the greatest presidents of the United States. He is a real politician who pursues communication between nations and peoples and seeks peace for the world. Premier Zhou Enlai is really a politician with great charisma. He has the greatest respect of each chinese. I hope there are more politicians like them today. No war and no hate.
40 years of failed diplomacy with the number one enemy of the state, and the idiotic liberals like yourself have failed to see that your theory of trade to overcome the CCP (Chinese Communists Party) has failed. The exact opposite effect has taken place. China is no more democratic than the day Mao walked into Peking (Beijing). However, the U.S is now a socialist state, with China controlling its house of representatives, media, banks, and Hollywood. Go on, make more of a fool of your self like Kissinger has. I am willing to bet your a Chinese bot policing hashtags. #leavehouston
yep he did it in part as a check on the Soviet threat, little did he know Donny Tinyhands would come along and sell us out to the Russians decades later.
@待化的冰 did you know the kuomanting had signed the Moscow Declarations and sided with ussr, and the Jews of Harbin, kaifeng and shanghai spread communism all over China
S Charlesworth Congressman Walter Henry Judd(周以德)and his once powerful Committee of One Million were against any engagement of Mainland Communist China!They campaigned for continueing of Isolation PRC and against any talk of contact with Mainland China.They were against any talk of PRC admission to the UN!
@@scharlesworth93 Maoist around the world always has this tendency to think Mao betrayed them by meeting with an American leader and many communists around the world think China betrayed their philosophy by adopting capitalism.
China and American should be friends but not enemies. Hope we all the countries shake hands and walk together to the peaceful and bright future of our earth.
@@lunafringe10 We don't want to be a world leader and fight against the United States. In fact, we are the biggest beneficiary of the current world system, but the United States restricts our development. Can we only listen to the orders of the United States and let our own development be restricted? We are not fools and our ruling party is not fools either. If you say that China steals American technology, please first understand which technologies are normal market transactions and which are stolen and give examples. China's development after 2000 relies on the transfer of manufacturing from the US, which is the choice of the US manufacturing capital, and we cannot force them. Although I don't really want to mention the past history, paper, moveable type printing, gunpowder, compass were first invented and used by China without our consent. You even used them to invade us, colonize us, undermine our sovereignty, and take away our territory. Did you pay us?
Two countries that have competing economic interests CAN NOT be friends - particularly when one of those countries send students and tourists to work on behalf of the government as spies for them.
I thought towards the beginning of this video when Richard Nixon was about to leave for China, he made a very good speech, which was logical, intelligent, and sincere.
today is 10/11/2017 trump visit china and meet president Xi, which lead me back to think about this video when nixon first come to our country. For real, President Nixon did such a excellent work for not only changing the world. great respect ad honor
If Watergate never happened, he probably would've been remembered as one of the better presidents. Personally, I think he was an expert on foreign policy.
I agree, President Nixon had numerous foreign policy successes. Watergate was a silly foolhardy mistake and poor decisions. If Watergate never happened, I believe Nixon would have been recognized as the best President of second half of Twentieth Century.
the Music starting at 24:32 is "Da Hai Hang Xing Kao Duo Shou (大海航行靠舵手)", which literally means "Sailing in the Ocean, We Rely on the Helmsman." More details: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sailing_the_Seas_Depends_on_the_Helmsman
Great videos. When I watch it, i can feel the warming between these two great nations. Hope the two great peoples can still coexist in peace at now and in the future.
This historic visit by Pres.Nixon and Mrs.Nixon is the greatest moment in history. May the good relations between US & China continue for ever! TQ Pres.Nixon & First LadyUSA.
The greatest moment in history?? I have no idea how you've worked that out, if your words are taken literally. I think you mean one of the greatest moments of his presidency.
Peace through understanding. I love everything about this. In my humble opinion... the top star of the whole affair is that wonderful and most lovely Chinese translator.
I as well wrote Mr. Nixon. I wrote 2 letters, one in May & the other in November 1977. My paternal grandfather (Papa) knew him because of his business dealings. Papa owned the largest Toy Model Kit, Slot Car Racing & Train Set manufacturing company in the World, Aurora Plastics Corp. When our dog died in May 1977, we had Tony (Our Dog) buried across the street from Mr. Nixon's dog Checkers in Bide-A-Wee Pet Cemetery on Long Island, New York. We actually have 5 dogs and a Cat buried there. I wrote him thanking him for suggesting the cemetery to us and for the card of condolence he sent. I got a very nice reply from him. In November of 1977 I wrote him again to thank him for the card & fruit basket he sent when my grandmother died on 28 October 1977. Again, I received a very nice reply from Mr. Nixon himself. He apologized for not attending the wake or funeral because he didn't want a lot of security problems for us, the grieving family. I know my grandfather liked him and I actually found him to be a nice man, when he came to see my grandfather when Papa was dying and he attended the burial service for Papa, not the wake. I wish Watergate never happened and am sorry about what he did caused so much grief on the American people, but again, he was a nice person as an acquaintance and he did many many good things for the United States and the stain of Watergate ruined the good he did. I still have the letters and signed photograph he sent. His wife was a very sweet lady as well. Respectfully, Dr. G. Giammarino, III
This video needs more recommendation. A reminder to the people that hostilities between these two countries was not always the case. If a joint cooperation was possible back then, it sure is now as well.
Pres Nixon understood that China is different and you can't deal with them like most other countries. Tens of Thousands of years of history and culture and Nixon always respected that
Nixon's eloquence, in general, but particularly at The Great Wall, is truly beautiful. Sad also, knowing this manner of speech has all but disappeared and is unlikely to return.
Well that was like pictures coming to life, I have only viewed pictures of President Nixon's trip to China.. and cant believe I had not seen this sooner. Also this should have more views.. very interesting to watch :)
A superb record of history. When you realize that no document as clear and transparent would exist for any of the years 2000+ presidencies. Back when the world was simpler and clearer. Without high tech pollution, without media-interfero-litics.
34:55 Nixon: "Did you get a little rest today?" Zhou Enlai immediately replied in English: "a little, one hour". To date this was the only footage I've seen of Zhou speaking English. Not surprised at his ability to understand English, just no other footage has been found.
@@MCP-MZT North Korea is some strange kind of socialism, but they're not communists. And they deny Marxism and Leninism. You could call them revisionists such as Deng Xiaoping.
A really memorable and significant documentary of Nixon's visit in China. I do hope not only currently, but also in the further future, China and USA shall have differences, but always avoid confrontations, and never become enemies of war. I still hope the Wall of ideologies, philosophies, races and politics will be finally taken off one day.
And the First Lady wears a bright red coat when everyone else is wearing black or dark gray. Genius on her part. The Premier's translator is kinda cute, too.
“We can have differences without being enemies at war”. The two big nations are better off sticking to the icebreaking fundamentals even till this day.
RIP Ji Chaozhu 1929-2020 Chairman Mao's longtime right hand interpreter also interpreter for 1st premier Zhou Enlai & later on for Deng Xiaoping. He's in most footages on youtube w chairman mao he's right there w Zhou enlai behind him as zhou & nixon first shake hands
that was the days the US president could visit Chairman Mao with only 2 other his inner cabinets without worrying about security, that was pure trust. nowadays it is almost impossible.
It's difficult for us to understand in the context of this century what exactly that trip to China was really like. It would not be unlike if Obama was invited to go to Pyongyang.
President Nixon opened China for the world,then China reform and economic rising,he withdrew the war from Veitman,he is a great man,watergate was great man made mistake,China and America are different countries,please find the common ground for peace,love you Mr President 。
This is fascinating footage and it leaves me with a question: was Nixon always talking off the cuff? I didn’t see a teleprompter or a podium or a piece of paper in his hand. It’s incredible if he was just this good at public speaking.
Nixon was a great leader for America. Faults and all he was a diplomat and very smart man. He understood that you can't ignore or isolate a nation like China.
Interpretor, not translator. Big difference. It may seem like the same thing, but it's really a very different job with different requirements, stresses and expectations.
Keep communication and try to find out more about a world different from the one we have built in our life or experiences as that is the meaning of being alive. Regards to President Nixon and Our Premier Zhou
I'm extremely impressed with the translator on the Chinese side. China had been a closed sociaty and had experienced cultural revolution. Lots of good people, educated people had been put in jails. I'm impressed they were still able find a skillful translator. She has zero Chinese accent. She sounds just like an American. I don't supposed she has studied in the US which makes it more impressive.
Personally, what I find most interesting in this film is the humanity of all concerned, the Chinese historical figures like Zhou Enlai, a man who fought a war and revolution, and Richard Nixon, a son of a relatively poor family who made it bigtime, meeting to get aquainted. It is on a presonal level that people can relate, not on an ideological one, and that is the bedrock on which peace can be established.
an important message very, very well said. thank you, Soros Oria! thank you President & Mrs. Nixon, and all involved on making this historical mission a success!
Well said! Thanks.
I wrote a letter to Nixon as a sixth grader in 1968. My father was a corporate attorney & somehow made sure the letter got to D.C. I received a letter back from Rose Mary Woods (I still have it) reflecting Nixon's gratitude & that I should thank my father for his efforts. In other words, I have a letter from the White House.
Cool story bro thanks for sharing
Myron Buzzwannanots great story
Myron Buzzwannanots as opposed to our newest generation that only got pre written one size fits all letters for the last 8 years. Hopefully Mr. Trump will be more gracious than his predecessor
Just goes to show..it's not what you know..it's who you know.
That's pretty cool, did you frame it?
Listening to the small talk is Incredible. This is why RUclips is amazing.
not anymore, thanks to the CEO and other creators of RUclips
This is what RUclips was made for. Thank you for uploading this. Wonderful work, and genuinely awe-inspiring.
Exactly 50 years later and watching this old film and I have to admire the vision of Nixon. He was probably far "forward thinking" than a lot of politicians in his generation. I like what he said that the United States and China have differences but we don't need to be enemy at war and it will be good for the mankind if the two great nations can co-exist peacefully that way. I would hope we can have more leaders like Nixon who will promote mutual-understanding and forward thinking than politicians aiming for short-term political gains by touting hate and hatred.
As a Trumptard, I disagree.
@@watchman835❤🎉😂😮
A great movie. The Chinese surgeon performed open heart surgery using only accupunture.
A Delightful Visit.
we love u bro
President Nixon how are you sir?
Mr. President, it’s an honor to be writing to you. With all due respect Sir, I thought you were dead. We miss you Mr. President. The country hasn’t been the same since you left. Let me be the first to welcome you and Mrs. Nixon to the twenty first century. God bless you Sir.
@@masonm1124 Yeah and higher taxes for lower income earners.
Prez Nixon passed away in 1994. This is an unknown clown 6 yrs ago. Nice try.
I am from Beijing, I was about 7 years old then, I still remember his visit. I personnally saw his motorcade went through alone the Changan Street. And for the first time, I saw an American Flag flied over China. There was no live broadcasting in China of his speech for sure as it indicated in the Documentary.
It was 7 years after before the two counties estabilished foreign relationships, that propably because the downfall of President Nixon. However, his visit, did opened the door for China to be known to the outside world, and as what Prs. Nixson said himself "A new day will begin for the whole world"!
Good
His downfall had nothing to do with the diplomatic relationship with CH. In fact, it's one of the highlight of his presidency.
Thank you for this interesting account. Best wishes to you from America.
long live PRC, CPC, and great leader Xi, from comrade in usa
@@texajp1946 🤣🤣🤣
What a great leader, far-sighted, and visionary; the World, China and the US are indebted to him. Yet not many would want to say. Thank you for showing this. The world will move forward, not backward. No matter how hostile and hateful, there will always be great leaders like Nixon, and Nixon 2, and 3, and more to open doors, smash walls and reach out to People, and unit people, no matter what ideals, values, or races they are. None could separate them as people are all from the same Father.
i have learnt a lot about Premier Chou from books, however, i never got the feeling that he is a REAL person until i watched this video, oh my dear, everything is so vivid, he stands, walks, speaks, laughs just like any old man i can see in my daily life. Meanwhile, consider his unique revolution experience from young age to death, from Japan to Europe, from Guangzhou to Nanchang, from Jianggang Mountain to Yan'an, from Xibaipo to Beijing, the Long March, his serving in government, his suffering in the culture revolution, all these make him stand out from general old people. He has made history, and he himself is the history.
I fully agree with you.
The People of China deserve recognition and respect for what they have done over the years. Thanks to your hard work, persistence, peaceful attitude, and trying to build a better world in which we live.
I am from Poland and I had the pleasure of working with Chinese people in several companies, I met them personally and their families and I am glad with all my heart how your beautiful and powerful country has been reborn after so many difficult years strewn with obstacles.
And I wish all people goodwill and that they will go through the current crisis related to COVID and be able to create a better world for which our ancestors fought so hard.
Peace be with you.
I would express my greatest appreciation for your compliment to my home country and compatriot. Chinese people are great people, Polish people are great people too, and so are American people.
President Nixon flied to China, a country which had no diplomatic relation with US, in the dark age of cold war. Therefore , there is no reason to stop interact with other people from another country at nowadays. But the most important thing is, first of all, being modest and listening to others without prejudice.
Thank you for your wishes, and I wish you all the best as well.
Write abt the 40-60 million Chinese thar were slaughtered, starved to death, shot, hanged, during the „ long March „ by the communists. And the millions of Chinese that vile regime murdered too. Can’t fool history. We aren’t chinese ok
@@lunafringe10 if this is your knowledge of chinese history, I have not s single common word with you. Even typing this reply is a waste of my time
"Generations in the years ahead look back and thank us for this meeting" Yes we do.
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China is our competition. Nixon knew sht abt them. Now China is our enemy.
@@stoggafllik 看我,看我,读懂👴的眼睛了吗?,这是充满关怀的眼神,是饱含人间大爱的眼神,纵使生活万般艰苦也不要放弃希望,随着医学的发展会治好你的🙏加油💪加油💪加油💪,相信自己,一定可以的!!!
They would be disappointed in both of their countries if they saw the relations between China and America today
Probably the best part of his presidency, second only to the moon landing.
If Watergate never happened, he probably would've been remembered as one of the better presidents.
John Thimakis watergate was a minor scandal if anything really. The media really blew that one out proportion in my opinion.
John Dayton
I agree, considering the kind of "alleged" coverups and covert activities governments get up to these days. All in the name of " national security"
***** Hey, I was only 7 years old when Nixon quit. I was only expressing my opinion, so calling me "foolish" is a bit harsh. I'm not even an American.
I've got no idea or have even heard of the Nixon "shock", plus the Cancer Institute and EPA sound like good decisions to me.
Amen
***** No worries.
Have a nice day :)
Great video. This film has priceless historically value. Thanks for posting and sharing with the world.
This foolish traitor of usa started to destroy usa by helping brutal communist china.tiday China's most nuclear bombs are targeted to destroy usa..
Wow, imagine being one of the crew that went to China in 1972. I would die from excitement.
Thanks for sharing this with us.Quite a lot of interesting details that would otherwise be difficult to know. May peace continue between US and China.
Nixon 's words at the great wall were beautiful and you can tell he's talking off the cuff too. Perfect.
Presidents Nixon, Reagan and Trump - Talking off the cuff" - Nothing like stuttering "duh, ah, ah" "cat got his tongue" dumbass Barack Hussein Obama, right?
The guy was indeed a very intelligent one. A rare kind in today’s US politicians.
This is really amazing to see. Nixon and his team at the apex of their competence and brilliance. Wow!
thank you so much! Very precious footage, we can't see much in China, just some limited photos and videos clips released by government. but this is an eye opening!
I love this film! I was just 10 years old at this time and remember this important trip but was not aware of the day to day details. This trip did change the world for the better and opened up China for me to visit several times. This trip was an amazing accomplishment.
From Chinese people's perspective, Nixon is one of the greatest presidents of the United States. He is a real politician who pursues communication between nations and peoples and seeks peace for the world. Premier Zhou Enlai is really a politician with great charisma. He has the greatest respect of each chinese.
I hope there are more politicians like them today. No war and no hate.
40 years of failed diplomacy with the number one enemy of the state, and the idiotic liberals like yourself have failed to see that your theory of trade to overcome the CCP (Chinese Communists Party) has failed. The exact opposite effect has taken place. China is no more democratic than the day Mao walked into Peking (Beijing). However, the U.S is now a socialist state, with China controlling its house of representatives, media, banks, and Hollywood. Go on, make more of a fool of your self like Kissinger has. I am willing to bet your a Chinese bot policing hashtags. #leavehouston
Salty Waffles You are 100% correct
The speech by Nixon while on Great Wall should be heard by all US politicians today.
Think what you may about Richard Nixon, that man remains remembered with respect and affection in China to this day.
Nixon was a pretty crazy dude but opening up to China was probably one of the best things he should be remembered for.
Hunter Izdebski yeah to control America from making the world upside down .
yep he did it in part as a check on the Soviet threat, little did he know Donny Tinyhands would come along and sell us out to the Russians decades later.
@待化的冰 yeah Dulles refused to shake Zhou's hand even
@待化的冰 did you know the kuomanting had signed the Moscow Declarations and sided with ussr, and the Jews of Harbin, kaifeng and shanghai spread communism all over China
S Charlesworth Congressman Walter Henry Judd(周以德)and his once powerful Committee of One Million were against any engagement of Mainland Communist China!They campaigned for continueing of Isolation PRC and against any talk of contact with Mainland China.They were against any talk of PRC admission to the UN!
What an amazing and fascinating film! Love it, excellent unfiltered history, thanks for posting!
A lot of people say the wisest foreign policy of USA is to engage China in a friendly way rather than a confrontational one.
@@MCP-MZT well the Soviets weren't exactly Mao's buddies
@@scharlesworth93 Maoist around the world always has this tendency to think Mao betrayed them by meeting with an American leader and many communists around the world think China betrayed their philosophy by adopting capitalism.
@@monopalisa619 thanks. From where I sit (in the USA), it was a brilliant move...
@@monopalisa619 "一个政权首先要认清谁是自己人谁是朋友谁是敌人"这个"朋友"与"敌人"是会随着国情变化的,我感觉没有背叛或不背叛之说
The wisest policy is for us to begin detatcing ourselves from china by moving manufacting to other nations over time.
Thank you for uploading the film. It's so interesting to watch.
周总理办事真的让人放心。 不论是敬酒还是陪同出游,分寸拿捏得特别好。
Thank you for sharing. This is a really important documentary. Thank you.
China and American should be friends but not enemies. Hope we all the countries shake hands and walk together to the peaceful and bright future of our earth.
You are right without hard work and understanding of the other side, we or our children will jump at each other's throats.
Greetings from Poland
China wants to be the world leader. Let’s see....
Everything China is now happened by copying our science and economy
@@lunafringe10 We don't want to be a world leader and fight against the United States. In fact, we are the biggest beneficiary of the current world system, but the United States restricts our development. Can we only listen to the orders of the United States and let our own development be restricted? We are not fools and our ruling party is not fools either. If you say that China steals American technology, please first understand which technologies are normal market transactions and which are stolen and give examples. China's development after 2000 relies on the transfer of manufacturing from the US, which is the choice of the US manufacturing capital, and we cannot force them. Although I don't really want to mention the past history, paper, moveable type printing, gunpowder, compass were first invented and used by China without our consent. You even used them to invade us, colonize us, undermine our sovereignty, and take away our territory. Did you pay us?
Two countries that have competing economic interests CAN NOT be friends - particularly when one of those countries send students and tourists to work on behalf of the government as spies for them.
Nixon has an excellent president style. I like him.
Nixon exuded American exceptionalism.
Good film. I enjoy studying Sino-American relations, being I love China and I love my own nation of the United States.
What do you think about the situation now?
Never thought video with such quality and details exists!
I thought towards the beginning of this video when Richard Nixon was about to leave for China, he made a very good speech, which was logical, intelligent, and sincere.
Nothing like stuttering "duh, ah, ah" "cat got his tongue" dumbass Barack Hussein Obama, right?
today is 10/11/2017 trump visit china and meet president Xi, which lead me back to think about this video when nixon first come to our country. For real, President Nixon did such a excellent work for not only changing the world. great respect ad honor
Respect from China for president Nixon. Tenacious, tough, and honorable. Patriotic, a qualified republican.
The week that changed the world. Thank you for the video.
If Watergate never happened, he probably would've been remembered as one of the better presidents. Personally, I think he was an expert on foreign policy.
I agree, President Nixon had numerous foreign policy successes. Watergate was a silly foolhardy mistake and poor decisions. If Watergate never happened, I believe Nixon would have been recognized as the best President of second half of Twentieth Century.
Thanks for sharing. It’s interesting to see Zhou in such vividly way.
the Music starting at 24:32 is "Da Hai Hang Xing Kao Duo Shou (大海航行靠舵手)", which literally means "Sailing in the Ocean, We Rely on the Helmsman." More details: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sailing_the_Seas_Depends_on_the_Helmsman
I often heard Zhou sleeps little. Here around 35:00. He said he slept for an hour.
0:09 Day 1
13:07 Day 2
14:34 Day 3
15:46 Day 4
17:15 Day 5
29:19 Day 8
33:58 Day 10
25:29 - 41:46 Day 11
Wow absolutely lovely ! 🔥 great documentary thanks
Another must watch documentary film about the historic, game changing visit by then President Nixon to China.
Thank you for this. 😃😃😃😃😃😃😃
Great videos. When I watch it, i can feel the warming between these two great nations. Hope the two great peoples can still coexist in peace at now and in the future.
This was a great visit and trip.
Astounding footage.
thank you for share... it is a great moments in history
This historic visit by Pres.Nixon and Mrs.Nixon is the greatest moment in history. May the good relations between US & China continue for ever! TQ Pres.Nixon & First LadyUSA.
The greatest moment in history?? I have no idea how you've worked that out, if your words are taken literally. I think you mean one of the greatest moments of his presidency.
Peace through understanding. I love everything about this. In my humble opinion... the top star of the whole affair is that wonderful and most lovely Chinese translator.
Nancy Tang.
I as well wrote Mr. Nixon. I wrote 2 letters, one in May & the other in November 1977. My paternal grandfather (Papa) knew him because of his business dealings. Papa owned the largest Toy Model Kit, Slot Car Racing & Train Set manufacturing company in the World, Aurora Plastics Corp.
When our dog died in May 1977, we had Tony (Our Dog) buried across the street from Mr. Nixon's dog Checkers in Bide-A-Wee Pet Cemetery on Long Island, New York. We actually have 5 dogs and a Cat buried there.
I wrote him thanking him for suggesting the cemetery to us and for the card of condolence he sent. I got a very nice reply from him. In November of 1977 I wrote him again to thank him for the card & fruit basket he sent when my grandmother died on 28 October 1977. Again, I received a very nice reply from Mr. Nixon himself. He apologized for not attending the wake or funeral because he didn't want a lot of security problems for us, the grieving family.
I know my grandfather liked him and I actually found him to be a nice man, when he came to see my grandfather when Papa was dying and he attended the burial service for Papa, not the wake.
I wish Watergate never happened and am sorry about what he did caused so much grief on the American people, but again, he was a nice person as an acquaintance and he did many many good things for the United States and the stain of Watergate ruined the good he did. I still have the letters and signed photograph he sent. His wife was a very sweet lady as well.
Respectfully,
Dr. G. Giammarino, III
I always liked Pat Nixon. The video of President Nixon so upset at her funeral was heartbreaking.
Great insight video. Just on Air Force 1, Kissinger, Pat Buchanan, Nixon having conversations about the trip.
感谢作者,珍贵的纪录片
very interesting footage!, and see how has changed china since then, specially shangai, is incredible!....
No, especially Shenzhen. It’s a literal Utopia
I so enjoyed the chance to see this momentous footage
Excellent work! A very enjoyable 45 minutes! Nixon 2016!
Too bad Mr. Inflation got in instead.
Flat tires whatta guy
I love the opening titles, like it's a Major Motion Picture with a minimalist esthetic.
The man never drank a Duff in his life ...
Thank you for posting such a meaningful documentary about Nixon
This video needs more recommendation. A reminder to the people that hostilities between these two countries was not always the case. If a joint cooperation was possible back then, it sure is now as well.
The Soviet Union were once the US allies during the war.
The enemy of my enemy is not always our friend
@@AureliusLaurentius1099 Yes, after which, even General Patton admitted his regret, saying that he believed we supported the wrong side...
Pres Nixon understood that China is different and you can't deal with them like most other countries. Tens of Thousands of years of history and culture and Nixon always respected that
Nixon's eloquence, in general, but particularly at The Great Wall, is truly beautiful. Sad also, knowing this manner of speech has all but disappeared and is unlikely to return.
Well that was like pictures coming to life, I have only viewed pictures of President Nixon's trip to China.. and cant believe I had not seen this sooner. Also this should have more views.. very interesting to watch :)
wow 周恩来的那个女翻译英语讲的好标准啊。比现在那些同声传讲的好多了
是唐闻生吧?
X D 她听起来上美国人
唐闻声,性格很活泼,摘掉眼镜是个大美女
I think that's Wang Hairong. Nixon's interpreter is Tang.
她是美国出生长大的 英文名叫Nancy Tang
A superb record of history. When you realize that no document as clear and transparent would exist for any of the years 2000+ presidencies. Back when the world was simpler and clearer. Without high tech pollution, without media-interfero-litics.
34:55 Nixon: "Did you get a little rest today?" Zhou Enlai immediately replied in English: "a little, one hour". To date this was the only footage I've seen of Zhou speaking English. Not surprised at his ability to understand English, just no other footage has been found.
He should be able to understand French
X Z yes and Russian
Mao is also good at English, sometimes he corrects the mistakes of the translator.
@@hulugulu7899 no, he study English only for fresh the brain.
It's interesting how North Korea still looks like China in the 1970s.
North Korea is absolutely socialist. Stalinist. You cannot own a business in North Korea unless it's through the Government.
Lol
@@MCP-MZT North Korea is some strange kind of socialism, but they're not communists. And they deny Marxism and Leninism. You could call them revisionists such as Deng Xiaoping.
@@hulugulu7899 At least it started with Kim Jong Un, they took the pro-capitalist path
A really memorable and significant documentary of Nixon's visit in China.
I do hope not only currently, but also in the further future, China and USA shall have differences, but always avoid confrontations, and never become enemies of war.
I still hope the Wall of ideologies, philosophies, races and politics will be finally taken off one day.
Primer Zhou really needed some rest. It consumed most of his energy for the visiting of President Nixon and Henry Kissenger.
And the First Lady wears a bright red coat when everyone else is wearing black or dark gray. Genius on her part. The Premier's translator is kinda cute, too.
“We can have differences without being enemies at war”. The two big nations are better off sticking to the icebreaking fundamentals even till this day.
Another big time jabrony....excellent talker and good job opening up relations with China and a smart guy over all.
Wish the world leaders nowadays still have wisdom like those in the past decades to solve the problems
At the banquette 24:07, it almost brought tear down. What an exciting moment! probably the biggest moment in previous 50 years.
49 freaking state victory in 1972! It’s amazing that he left office two years after that.😞
Fascinating historical document.
Thank you; thoroughly enjoyed the video. Pres. Nixon is a class act !
Exceptional. Visionary. Thank you from Oslo.
I shall remember out of all presidents Nixon reach out to China and ended the vietnam war to me this would be one of the best presidents of America
RIP Ji Chaozhu 1929-2020 Chairman Mao's longtime right hand interpreter also interpreter for 1st premier Zhou Enlai & later on for Deng Xiaoping. He's in most footages on youtube w chairman mao he's right there w Zhou enlai behind him as zhou & nixon first shake hands
3:05 "We Came in Peace for All Mankind"
Nixon brought the peace to the world for 50 years.
No script on such an important issue. That's impressive
好多难得的周总理的镜头啊!
When you are looking back the history, What a story.
“现在总理可以休息了”
This film is worth watching.
that was the days the US president could visit Chairman Mao with only 2 other his inner cabinets without worrying about security, that was pure trust. nowadays it is almost impossible.
Yes, that was a fascinating aspect of their meetings. One Secret Service agent and no MD at that unscheduled meeting with Mao.
You can tell that Rose not only believed but KNEW that Nixon was the right man at the right time.
It's difficult for us to understand in the context of this century what exactly that trip to China was really like. It would not be unlike if Obama was invited to go to Pyongyang.
Reading your comment precisely today sounds kind of funny
Trump went visiting Kim Jong Un but he was no Nixon in China.
President Nixon opened China for the world,then China reform and economic rising,he withdrew the war from Veitman,he is a great man,watergate was great man made mistake,China and America are different countries,please find the common ground for peace,love you Mr President 。
This is fascinating footage and it leaves me with a question: was Nixon always talking off the cuff? I didn’t see a teleprompter or a podium or a piece of paper in his hand. It’s incredible if he was just this good at public speaking.
Public officials were expected to be literate.
one of the most fascinating leaders in American history; hoping to hear more of the China diplomatic history with the recent release of records
I remember the two interpreters of Mao , Mrs. Zhang Hanzhi and I forgot another one beside Premier Zhou Enlai
Nixon was a great leader for America. Faults and all he was a diplomat and very smart man. He understood that you can't ignore or isolate a nation like China.
The translator was really impressive, needless to say about the all the major figures at the time.
She was marvelous. I wonder if she survived the last round ups of targeted intelligent people?
Wasn't there one or two more "purges"around '75-'79?
Interpretor, not translator. Big difference. It may seem like the same thing, but it's really a very different job with different requirements, stresses and expectations.
@@MrBritishComedy understand the difference between the two. However, in case of language translation, it’s called translator.
@@affhb8205 Nope, it is not. A translator translates written material, an interpreter translates spoken words ad hoc
Great footage.
(Unfortunately no picture of Nixon and Chairman Mao together)
Keep communication and try to find out more about a world different from the one we have built in our life or experiences as that is the meaning of being alive. Regards to President Nixon and Our Premier Zhou
Great Piece, thanks for uploading.
这个翻译语音语调好标准,各种元辅音韵律真是太准了,听着真舒服啊!
唐闻生 出生在纽约
Incredible how the president walked around with all these people with no visible US security by his side. Can’t imagine that being the case today.
Nixon knew how to make the best of a situation. (Cf his talk on the Wall.) If nothing else, he ushered in a whole new page of Sino-Western relations.
I'm extremely impressed with the translator on the Chinese side. China had been a closed sociaty and had experienced cultural revolution. Lots of good people, educated people had been put in jails. I'm impressed they were still able find a skillful translator. She has zero Chinese accent. She sounds just like an American. I don't supposed she has studied in the US which makes it more impressive.