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April 14, 1972

Introduction

This almanac page for Friday, April 14, 1972, pulls together various records created by the federal government and links to additional resources which can provide context about the events of the day.

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Next Date: Saturday, April 15, 1972

Schedule and Public Documents

  • The Daily Diary files represent a consolidated record of the President's activities. Visit the finding aid to learn more.

    The President's day began at Government House, Ottawa, Canada

  • The Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents made available transcripts of the President's news conferences; messages to Congress; public speeches, remarks, and statements; and other Presidential materials released by the White House.

    Digitized versions can be found at HathiTrust.

  • Each Public Papers of the Presidents volume contains the papers and speeches of the President of the United States that were issued by the White House Office of the Press Secretary during the time period specified by the volume. The material is presented in chronological order, and the dates shown in the headings are the dates of the documents or events. In instances when the release date differs from the date of the document itself, that fact is shown in the text note.

    To ensure accuracy, remarks have been checked against audio recordings (when available) and signed documents have been checked against the original, unless otherwise noted. Editors have provided text notes and cross references for purposes of identification or clarity.

  • The Federal Register is the official daily publication for rules, proposed rules, and notices of federal agencies and organizations, as well as executive orders and other Presidential documents.

Archival Holdings

  • The H. R. Haldeman Diaries consists of seven handwritten diaries, 36 dictated diaries recorded as sound recordings, and two handwritten audio cassette tape subject logs. The diaries and logs reflect H. R. Haldeman’s candid personal record and reflections on events, issues, and people encountered during his service in the Nixon White House. As administrative assistant to the President and Chief of Staff, Haldeman attended and participated in public events and private meetings covering the entire scope of issues in which the Nixon White House engaged in during the years 1969-1973. Visit the finding aid to learn more.

  • The National Archives Catalog is the online portal to the records held at the National Archives, and information about those records. It is the main way of describing our holdings and also provides access to electronic records and digitized versions of our holdings. 

    The Catalog searches across multiple National Archives resources at once, including archival descriptions, digitized and electronic records, authority records, and web pages from Archives.gov and the Presidential Libraries. The Catalog also allows users to contribute to digitized historical records through tagging and transcription.

    Nixon Library Holdings

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National Security Documents

  • The President's Daily Brief is the primary vehicle for summarizing the day-to-day sensitive intelligence and analysis, as well as late-breaking reports, for the White House on current and future national security issues. Read "The President's Daily Brief: Delivering Intelligence to Nixon and Ford" to learn more.

  • The Foreign Relations of the United States series presents the official documentary historical record of major U.S. foreign policy decisions and significant diplomatic activity. Visit the State Department website for more information.

    Vol. V, United Nations, 1969-1972

    Committee of 24

    Vol. VIII, Vietnam, January-October 1972

    The Easter Offensive, March 30-May 7, 1972

    Vol. XIV, Soviet Union, October 1971-May 1972

    U.S.-Soviet Relations and the Spring Offensive in Vietnam, March 30-April 18, 1972

    • 101. Memorandum From the President’s Assistant for National Security Affairs (Kissinger) to President Nixon, Washington, April 14, 1972

      Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 718, Country Files, Europe, USSR, Vol. XXI. Secret; Sensitive; Nodis. Sent for information. The memorandum is largely based on an attached report from Beam. (Telegram 3355 from Moscow, April 12; ibid., RG 59, Central Files 1970–73, POL 7 US/BUTZ) No drafting information appears on the memorandum. Sonnenfeldt forwarded it to Kissinger on April 12 under cover of a separate attached memorandum, in which he recommended a postponement of several days on Butz’s request for an appointment with the President. “To receive him immediately,” Sonnenfeldt explained, “would certainly play up the grain talks (which Butz already did for the press in Moscow) and undercut any other efforts to make a record on Vietnam.”

    Vol. XIX, Part 1, Korea, 1969-1972

    Republic of Korea Troops in Vietnam and Force Modernization, April 1971-December 1972

    • 134. Memorandum of Conversation, Washington, April 14, 1972, 10:30 a.m.

      Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 1305, NSC Secretariat, 1972. Secret. The meeting was held in Holdridge’s office.

    Vol. XL, Germany and Berlin, 1969-1972

    Germany and Berlin, 1969-1972

    • 354. Telegram From the Embassy in Germany to the Department of State, Bonn, April 14, 1972, 1850Z

      Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Files 1970–73, POL 15 GER W. Secret; Exdis. Repeated to Bremen, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Munich, and Stuttgart. Sonnenfeldt briefly summarized the telegram in an April 19 memorandum to Kissinger. (Ibid., Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 687, Country Files, Europe, Germany (Bonn), Vol. XII)

    Vol. XLI, Western Europe; NATO, 1969-1972

    Canada

    Vol. E-4, Documents on Iran and Iraq, 1969-1972

    Iran 1972

    • 178. Telegram 64317 From the Department of State to the Embassy in Iran, Washington, April 14, 1972, 0235Z

      Davies replied that while in principle the Department would be pleased to help exonerate the Princess, official U.S. involvement was likely to draw more attention to the matter.

      Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Files 1970–73, POL 15–1 IRAN. Confidential. Drafted by Miklos; cleared by Stephen M. Boyd (L/NEA), John S. Brims (S/S); and approved by Davies.

    Vol. E-7, Documents on South Asia, 1969-1972

    U.S. Relations with India and Pakistan, 1972

    • 248. Telegram 65190 From the Department of State to the Embassy in Pakistan, Washington, April 14, 1972, 2358Z

      Ambassador Farland was instructed upon his return to Islamabad to conduct with Pakistani President Bhutto a full review of U.S.-Pakistani relations and of prospects for peace on the subcontinent.

      Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 627, Country Files, Middle East, Pakistan, Vol. IX, Jan–31 Aug 72. Secret; Exdis. Drafted by Constable; cleared by Laingen, Schneider, Van Hollen, and Sisco; also cleared by U. Alexis Johnson, Williams, and at the White House by Haig; and approved by Van Hollen. Repeated to Dacca, New Delhi, and USUN.

    Vol. E-16, Documents on Chile, 1969-1973

    Cool and Correct: The U.S. Response to the Allende Administration, November 5, 1970-December 31, 1972

  • The Kissinger telephone conversation transcripts consist of approximately 20,000 pages of transcripts of Kissinger’s telephone conversations during his tenure as Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs (1969-1974) and Secretary of State (1973-1974) during the administration of President Richard Nixon. Visit the finding aid for more information.

    Digitized versions can be found in the National Archives Catalog.

Audiovisual Holdings

  • The White House Photo Office collection consists of photographic coverage of President Richard Nixon meeting with prominent social, political, and cultural personalities; speaking engagements and news conferences of the President and various high-ranking members of the White House staff and Cabinet; Presidential domestic and foreign travel, including Presidential vacations; social events and entertainment involving the First Family, including entertainers present; official portraits of the President, First Family, and high-ranking members of the Nixon administration; the 1969 and 1973 Inaugurals; the President’s 1972 Presidential election campaign appearances (including speeches) and other official activities of the White House staff and the President’s Cabinet from January 20, 1969 until August 9, 1974 at the White House and the Old Executive Office Building; other locations in Washington, DC, such as The Mall; and the Presidential retreats in Camp David, Maryland, Key Biscayne, Florida, and San Clemente, California. Visit the finding aid to learn more.

    Roll WHPO-8877 Photographer: Schumacher, Karl | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-8877-03-08, Vice President Agnew standing with unidentified men. 4/14/1972, Washington, D.C. Executive Office Building, Vice Presidential Office. Spiro Agnew, unidentified men, Finch, Glen Wegner.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8877-09-25, Robert Finch seated with Glen Wegner. 4/14/1972, Washington, D.C. unknown. Spiro Agnew, unidentified men, Finch, Glen Wegner.

    Roll WHPO-8878 Photographer: Schumaker, Byron | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-8878-, President Nixon addressing a joint session of Parliament. President Nixon leaving after his address. 4/14/1972, Ottawa, Canada House Floor, Parliament Building. President Nixon, Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau, Pat Nixon, Secretary of State William Rogers, Canadian and American officials, members of Parliament, Agent Robert Taylor.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8878-03, Canadian Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau speaking before President Nixon addresses a joint session of Canadian Parliament. Pat Nixon and unidentified others seated in stall seating. 4/14/1972, Ottawa, Canada House Floor, Parliament Building. President Nixon, Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau, Pat Nixon, Secretary of State William Rogers, Canadian and American officials, members of Parliament, Agent Robert Taylor.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8878-10, President Nixon addresses a joint session of Canadian Parliament. Pat Nixon and unidentified others seated in stall seating. 4/14/1972, Ottawa, Canada House Floor, Parliament Building. President Nixon, Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau, Pat Nixon, Secretary of State William Rogers, Canadian and American officials, members of Parliament, Agent Robert Taylor.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8878-18, President Nixon seated and smiling during a joint session of Canadian Parliament. Unidentified others seated in stall seating. 4/14/1972, Ottawa, Canada House Floor, Parliament Building. President Nixon.

    Roll WHPO-8879 Photographer: Schumaker, Byron | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-8879-12-24, President Nixon is greeted by Canadian Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau upon arriving at the Parliament building. 4/14/1972, Ottawa, Canada entrance hall, Prime Ministers' Office, Parliament Building. President Nixon, Pierre Trudeau, unidentified officials.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8879-20, Canadian Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau stands with President Nixon looking up at architectural details of the Parliament building. 4/14/1972, Ottawa, Canada entrance hall, Prime Ministers' Office, Parliament Building. President Nixon, Pierre Trudeau, unidentified officials.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8879-25-32, President Nixon and Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau seated informally together in an entrance hallway near the Prime Minister's office. 4/14/1972, Ottawa, Canada entrance hall, Prime Ministers' Office, Parliament Building. President Nixon, Pierre Trudeau.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8879-29, President Nixon and Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau seated informally together in an entrance hallway near the Prime Minister's office. 4/14/1972, Ottawa, Canada entrance hall, Prime Ministers' Office, Parliament Building. President Nixon, Pierre Trudeau, unidentified officials.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8879-33-36, View of the Parliament building in winter. 4/14/1972, Ottawa, Canada entrance hall, Prime Ministers' Office, Parliament Building. President Nixon, Pierre Trudeau, officials, citizens.

    Roll WHPO-8880 Photographer: Schumaker, Byron | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-8880-01A-02A, Canadian Canal boat in a lock. 4/14/1972, Ottawa, Canada Rideau Canal, lock; outside of Parliament Building.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8880-04A-13A, President Nixon entering Parliament Building, meeting with members of the Canadian and U.S. delegations, and exiting the building. 4/14/1972, Ottawa, Canada Parliament Building, entrance hall, Cabinet Room. President Nixon, Canadian and American officials, legislators, Pierre Trudeau, William Rogers.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8880-04A-13A, President Nixon addressing a joint session of Parliament. 4/14/1972, Ottawa, Canada Parliament Building, House Floor. Prime minister Pierre Trudeau, President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Secretary of State William Rogers, Canadian and American officials, members of Parliament, agent Robert Taylor stands in the background.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8880-20A, Canadian Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau speaking before President Nixon addresses a joint session of the Canadian Parliament. 4/14/1972, Ottawa, Canada Parliament Building, entrance hall, Cabinet Room. President Nixon, Prime minister Pierre Trudeau, Secretary of State William Rogers, Canadian and American officials, members of Parliament, agent Robert Taylor stands in the background.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8880-36A, President Nixon and Pat Nixon leaving the Ottawa Parliament building. President Nixon talks to a Canadian guard. 4/14/1972, Ottawa, Canada Parliament Building, exterior. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, guard.

    Roll WHPO-8883 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-8883-, President Nixon and Pat Nixon at their Ottawa, Canada trip arrival ceremony. Pat Nixon planting two red oak trees, aided by Governor-General and Mrs. Michener. 4/14/1972, Ottawa, Canada grounds, Government House. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, D. Roland Michener, Mrs. Michener, military personnel, aides.

    Roll WHPO-8884 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-8884-02-10, Pat Nixon and Mrs. Michener with Willemina Wyngaarden, winner of a speechwriting contest about cancer. 4/14/1972, Ottawa, Canada Presentation Room, Government House; unknown room. Pat Nixon, Mrs. Michener, Willemina Wyngaarden.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8884-11-23, Pat Nixon with Mrs. Trudeau and Justin. 4/14/1972, Ottawa, Canada Presentation Room, Government House; unknown room. Pat Nixon, Mrs. Trudeau, Justin Trudeau.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8884-12, Pat Nixon Holding Justin Trudeau, the Son of Canadian Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau, and Margaret Trudeau, Government House, Ottawa, Canada. 4/14/1972, Ottawa, Canada Presentation Room, Government House; unknown room. Pat Nixon, Mrs. Trudeau, Justin Trudeau.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8884-13, Pat Nixon Holding Justin Trudeau, the Son of Canadian Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau, and Margaret Trudeau, Government House, Ottawa, Canada. 4/14/1972, Ottawa, Canada Presentation Room, Government House; unknown room. Pat Nixon, Mrs. Trudeau, Justin Trudeau.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8884-17, Pat Nixon Holding Justin Trudeau, the Son of Canadian Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau, and Margaret Trudeau, Government House, Ottawa, Canada. 4/14/1972, Ottawa, Canada Presentation Room, Government House; unknown room. Pat Nixon, Mrs. Trudeau, Justin Trudeau.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8884-22, Pat Nixon Holding Justin Trudeau, the Son of Canadian Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau, and Margaret Trudeau, Government House, Ottawa, Canada. 4/14/1972, Ottawa, Canada Presentation Room, Government House; unknown room. Pat Nixon, Mrs. Trudeau, Justin Trudeau.

    Roll WHPO-8885 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-8885-24, President Nixon, Secretary of State William Rogers, Prime Minister Trudeau, and Mitchell Sharp seated at a table during a Canadian and U.S. delegation meeting. 4/14/1972, Ottawa, Canada Parliament Building, Cabinet Room. President Nixon, Secretary of State William Rogers, Prime Minister Trudeau, Canadian Secretary of State for External Affairs Mitchell Sharp.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8885-24-27, President Nixon, Secretary of State William Rogers, Prime Minister Trudeau, and Mitchell Sharp during a Canadian and U.S. delegation meeting. 4/14/1972, Ottawa, Canada Parliament Building, Cabinet Room. President Nixon, Secretary of State William Rogers, Prime Minister Trudeau, Canadian Secretary of State for External Affairs Mitchell Sharp.

    Roll WHPO-8886 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-8886-01-08, President Nixon arriving at the Ottawa Parliament Building. 4/14/1972, Ottawa, Canada Parliament Building, entrance hall. President Nixon, Pierre Trudeau, Robert Stanfield, Canadian and American officials.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8886-10-18, President Nixon seated informally with Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau. 4/14/1972, Ottawa, Canada Parliament Building, Prime Minister's Office. President Nixon, Pierre Trudeau.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8886-13, President Nixon seated informally with Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau. 4/14/1972, Ottawa, Canada Parliament Building, Prime Minister's Office. President Nixon, Pierre Trudeau.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8886-16, President Nixon seated informally with Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau. 4/14/1972, Ottawa, Canada Parliament Building, Prime Minister's Office. President Nixon, Pierre Trudeau.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8886-20-22, President Nixon at a meeting of Canadian and U.S. delegations. 4/14/1972, Ottawa, Canada Parliament Building, Cabinet Room. President Nixon, Pierre Trudeau, Robert Stanfield, Canadian and American officials.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8886-24-28, President Nixon seated with Robert Stanfield. 4/14/1972, Ottawa, Canada Parliament Building, room. President Nixon, Pierre Trudeau, Robert Stanfield, Canadian and American officials.

    Roll WHPO-8887 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-8887-24-32, President Nixon and Pat Nixons' departure, including a ceremony. 4/14/1972, Ottawa, Canada hangar, tarmac, Uplands Airport. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Kissinger, officials, military personnel, aides.

    Roll WHPO-8888 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-8888-01A, President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Governor-General Michener, and Mrs. Michener during a tree planting of two red oak trees. President Nixon shoveling dirt. 4/14/1972, Ottawa, Canada Grounds, Government House; Salon, National Arts Center. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, D. Roland Michener, Mrs. Michener, military officials.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8888-01A-07A, President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Governor-General, and Mrs. Michener during a tree planting of two red oak trees. 4/14/1972, Ottawa, Canada Grounds, Government House; Salon, National Arts Center. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, D. Roland Michener, Mrs. Michener, military officials.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8888-07A, President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Governor-General, and Mrs. Michener during a tree planting of two red oak trees. Pat Nixon shoveling dirt. 4/14/1972, Ottawa, Canada Grounds, Government House; Salon, National Arts Center. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, D. Roland Michener, Mrs. Michener, military officials.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8888-08A-11A, President Nixon and Pat Nixon pose for a group photo with Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau and Mrs. Margaret Trudeau before a concert. 4/14/1972, Ottawa, Canada Grounds, Government House; Salon, National Arts Center. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau, Mrs. Margaret Trudeau.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8888-11A, President Nixon and Pat Nixon pose for a group photo with Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau and Mrs. Margaret Trudeau before a concert. 4/14/1972, Ottawa, Canada Grounds, Government House; Salon, National Arts Center. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau, Mrs. Margaret Trudeau.

    Roll WHPO-8889 Photographer: Schumacher, Karl | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-8889-, Seated portrait study of Wallis Johnson. 4/14/1972, Washington, D.C. unknown. Wallis Johnson.

    Roll WHPO-8890 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-8890-02-09, The Nixons and others leaving Parliament Building. 4/14/1972, Ottawa, Canada Entrance Hall, Parliament Building; Grounds, Government House. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Canadian officials, crowd, D. Roland Michener, Mrs. Michener.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8890-10-15, President Nixon and Pat Nixon planting trees in Canada. 4/14/1972, Ottawa, Canada Entrance Hall, Parliament Building; Grounds, Government House. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Canadian officials, crowd, D. Roland Michener, Mrs. Michener.

    Roll WHPO-8894 Photographer: Schumaker, Byron | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-8894-02-06, President Nixon shaking hands with Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau near his waiting limousine after speaking to a joint session of Parliament. 4/14/1972, Ottawa, Canada Entrance, Parliament Building;. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Pierre Trudeau, Mrs. Trudeau, military personnel, guests, aides.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8894-04, President Nixon shaking hands with Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau near his waiting limousine after speaking to a joint session of Parliament. 4/14/1972, Ottawa, Canada Entrance, Parliament Building;. President Nixon, Pierre Trudeau, military personnel, news photographers.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8894-07-15, President Nixon and Pat Nixon, Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau & Mrs. Trudeau entering the National Arts Center and standing together. 4/14/1972, Ottawa, Canada National Arts Center. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Pierre Trudeau, Mrs. Trudeau, military personnel, guests, aides.

  • The White House Communications Agency Sound Recordings Collection contains public statements that took place between 1969 and 1974. Visit the finding aid to learn more.

    H - White House Staff Member Recordings

    • WHCA-SR-H-550
      Press briefing by the White House Youth Conference. (4/14/1972, Herb Klein's office)

      Runtime: 45:02:00

      Keywords: Press conferences, news conferences, interviews, media

      Production credits: Audio feed supplied by WHCA; Recorded by JMC (initials of WHCA engineer)

      Original Format: 1/4-inch reel-to-reel audiotape. Original source type: Original.

    P - Formal Presidential Remarks

    • WHCA-SR-P-720406
      Remarks by President Nixon at the House of Commons in Ottawa with remarks by Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau, and the Speaker of the House. (4/14/1972, House of Commons, Ottawa, Canada)

      Runtime: 0:32:40

      Production credits: Audio feed supplied by WHCA; no initials of WHCA engineer listed

      Original Format: 1/4-inch reel-to-reel audiotape. Original source type: Original.

  • The White House Communications Agency Videotape Collection contains “off-the-air” recordings of televised programs produced between 1968 and 1974. Visit the finding aid to learn more.

    • WHCA-5275
      "Today" Show,.
      ALL NETWORKS
      Runtime: 01:25:35
    • WHCA-5294
      Weekly News Summary, Tape I.
      ALL NETWORKS
      Runtime: 1:30

      1. Report on communist offensive, battles at An Loc, Danang in Vietnam. Time Code Start: 00:00. Keywords: Vietnam War. Network: ABC.

      2. Film report on battle to keep open Highway 13 to An Loc in Vietnam. Time Code Start: 00:50. Keywords: Vietnam War. Network: ABC.

      3. Report of Chinese Premier Chou En-Lai's remarks that settlement in Vietnam is vital to China's interests. Time Code Start: 02:55. Keywords: People's Republic of China, leaders, statements, military, occupations, Vietnam War. Network: ABC.

      4. Film report on international trade fair in Canton, China. Time Code Start: 03:31. Keywords: People's Republic of China, business, exchanges, agreements, contracts, profits, finance, sales, buying, selling. Network: ABC.

      5. Film of Chinese Ping Pong (table tennis) team visiting Detroit, Michigan under heavy security. Time Code Start: 06:20. Keywords: People's Republic of China, sports, ping pong, table tennis, athletes, travel, trips, protection, safety, police. Network: ABC.

      6. Film of President Nixon's visit to Canada, address to the Canadian Parliament. Time Code Start: 07:50. Keywords: Presidents, travel, trips, Nixon trips, international, Canada, speeches. Network: ABC.

      7. Harry Reasoner's commentary on "the last casualty" syndrome, refusal of U.S. troops do to night patrols in Vietnam. Time Code Start: 10:25. Keywords: Vietnam War, killed in action, KIA, death tolls, fatalities, casualty, casualties, military, troops. Network: ABC.

      8. Film of Army of the Republic of Viet Nam (ARVN) troops fighting for relief at An Loc. Time Code Start: 12:11. Keywords: Vietnam War, South Vietnamese Army (SVA), mlitary, troops, decreases, withdrawals. Network: NBC.

      9. Report on use of U.S. air power to support South Vietnamese combat troops, film of U.S. trucks helping with resupply of An Loc, U.S. aircraft bombing enemy postitions. Time Code Start: 15:09. Keywords: Vietnam War, aircraft, bombs, bombings. Network: NBC.

      10. Report on Phase II of the Administration's wage and price control policy. Time Code Start: 17:03. Keywords: wage and price controls, freezes, prices, costs, increases, decreases, economy, economics, budgets, finances, recession, inflation, money. Network: NBC.

      11. Chilean Ambassador to the Organization of American States accuses International Telephone & Telegraph (ITT Corporation)and U.S. government of interference in Chile's internal affairs. Time Code Start: 17:43. Keywords: South American, Chile, Ambassadors, accusations, International Telephone & Telegraph, communications, world, corporations, conglomerates, campaign funding, investigations, hearings. Network: NBC.

      12. Film report on United Nations (U.N.) Trade and Development Conference in Santiago, Chile; opposition demonstrations against Chilean government. Time Code Start: 18:27. Keywords: organization of nations, intergovernmental alliance, business, exchanges, agreements, contracts, profits, finance, sales, buying, selling. Network: NBC.

      13. Film report on President Nixon's address to Canada's Parliament, meetings with Prime Minister Trudeau. Time Code Start: 21:05. Keywords: Presidents, travel, trips, Nixon trips, international, Canadian, speeches, Prime Ministers, meetings. Network: NBC.

      14. Report on combat in South Vietnam: relief of An Loc, rocket attacks on Danang. Time Code Start: 25:00. Keywords: Vietnam War, bombings. Network: CBS.

      15. Film report on refugee's attempts to return home to Dong Ha, Vietnam. Time Code Start: 26:41. Keywords: Vietnam War. Network: CBS.

      16. Reports of other Vietnam action: rocket attacks against Saigon, Vietnam suburbs; assaults on Firebases near Hue (FSB); U.S. bombing raids on North Vietnam. Time Code Start: 29:54. Keywords: fire support base, firebases, temporary military encampments, artillery air strike coordination center, Vietnam War. Network: CBS.

      17. President Nixon visit to Canada, film of his address to Parliament. Time Code Start: 30:52. Keywords: Presidents, travel, trips, Nixon trips, international, Canada, speeches. Network: CBS.

      18. Eric Sevareid: Commentary on trade disputes with Canada and Chile, growing disparity between rich and poor nations. Time Code Start: 35:49. Keywords: bills, laws, business, exchanges, agreements, contracts, profits, finance, sales, buying, selling, Canadian, South American. Network: CBS.

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