President Richard Nixon Speaks at 1971 Gold Jacket Dinner

President Richard Nixon spoke at the Canton Civic Center in 1971 during what is now known as the Gold Jacket Dinner. Take a listen below.

• Welcoming Remarks
  • Start-1:09
• Nixon’s love of football and his memories of professional football and of Hall of Fame players
  • 1:10-5:14
• Nixon on coaches influence on athletes
  • 5:15-9:30
• Nixon explains where America is going in the future under his leadership
  • 9:31-14:30 
• Nixon on what football means to society and what the game teaches
  • 14:31-15:40
• Nixon talks about opportunities and freedom in America
  • 15:41-:16:38
• Closing Remarks
  • 16:39-17:46