April 3, 1973

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

• Original typewritten diary (PDF)

The President's day began at San Clemente, California

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• Remarks at the Conclusion of Discussions With President Thieu of the Republic of Vietnam.
• Joint Statement Following Discussions With President Thieu of the Republic of Vietnam.
• Statement About Senate Action Sustaining the Vocational Rehabilitation Bill Veto

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.

• Federal Register of Tuesday, April 3, 1973

The Congressional Record is the official daily record of the debates and proceedings of the U.S. Congress.

• House of Representatives: April 3, 1973
• Senate: April 3, 1973
• Extensions of Remarks: April 3, 1973

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President's Office Files

The President's Office Files consists of materials drawn together by the Special Files Unit from several administrative subdivisions within the White House Office. It is the handwriting and sensitive papers sent to the Staff Secretary that now comprise much of the President's Office Files. Visit the finding aid to learn more.

• News Summaries, Unmarked News Summaries, Box 54, News Summaries - April 2-14, 1973 [2 of 10] [Note: Due to the way News Summary products were compiled, you should also consult nearby days for potentially relevant materials.]
  • News Summary, April 3, 1973, (Monday nets, wires)

President's Personal File

The President's Personal File is essentially a President's secretary's file, kept by Rose Mary Woods, personal secretary to the President, for two purposes: (1) preserving for posterity a collection of documents particularly close to the President, whether because he dictated or annotated them, or because of the importance of the correspondent or the event concerned and (2) giving appropriate attention–letters of gratitude, invitations to White House social events, and the like–to members and important friends and supporters of the Nixon administration. This generalization does not describe all the varied materials of a file group which is essentially a miscellany, but it does identify the reason for the existence of the file group's core. Visit the finding aid to learn more.

• President's Speech File
  • Box 85, April 2 and 2, 1973, Visit of President Thieu, San Clemente

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.

• Transcript of diary entry (PDF)
• Original audio recording (MP3)

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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.

• President's Daily Brief of 03 April 1973

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Vol. X, Vietnam, January 1973-July 1975

Neither War nor Peace, January 27-June 15, 1973

• 39. Memorandum for the President’s Files by the President’s Assistant for National Security Affairs (Kissinger), San Clemente, California, April 3, 1973, 11:02 a.m.-12:05 p.m.

  Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Kissinger Office Files, Box 104, Country Files, Far East, Vietnam, GVN Memcons, November 1972–April 1973. Top Secret; Sensitive; Exclusively Eyes Only. The meeting was held in the President’s office in the Western White House.

Vol. E-12, Documents on East and Southeast Asia, 1973-1976

Thailand and Burma

• 366. Letter From Secretary of Defense Richardson to Secretary of State Rogers, Washington, April 3, 1973., Washington, April 3, 1973

  Richardson provided figures quantifying U.S. Department of Defense spending in Thailand and suggested that they be shared with the Thai leadership.
  
  Source: Washington National Records Center, OASD/ISA Files: FRC 330–76–117, Thailand 121, 1973 April 3. Secret. On April 12, Rogers replied, “the tendency of Thai leaders to view bilateral assistance levels as perhaps the primary indicator of U.S. interest in Thailand’s security has long posed problems in our mutual discussions. Although we may never be able to eliminate this tendency completely, I am sure Ambassador Unger and his staff will appreciate and make good use of the newly-developed figures, which we are cabling out to Bangkok today. (Rogers to Richardson; National Archives, RG 59, Central Files 1970–1973, DEF 19 US–THAI)

Vol. E-15, Part 2, Documents on Western Europe, 1973-1976, Second, Revised Edition

Federal Republic of Germany, 1973-1976

• 264. Memorandum From R.G. Livingston of the National Security Council Staff to the President’s Assistant for National Security Affairs (Kissinger), Washington, April 3, 1973

  Summary: Livingston forwarded and summarized an analysis of anti-Americanism in the FRG by Hillenbrand.
  
  Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 687, Country Files, Europe, Germany (Bonn) Vol. XIII, Jan–Sep 73 (2 of 3). Confidential. Sent for information. Attached but not published is Tab A, telegram 4477 from Bonn, March 27. Scowcroft wrote at the top of Livingston’s memorandum, “HAK has seen.” During a March 9 tour d’horizon discussion with Hillenbrand, Brandt discussed anti-Americanism in the FRG. (Telegram 3589 from Bonn, March 9; ibid., RG 59, Central Foreign Policy Files, 1973, [no film number])

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.

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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-E0538 Photographer: PETERSON | Color or B&W: B&W

• Frame(s): WHPO-E0538-, President Nixon and President of the Republic of Vietnam Nguyen Van Thieu meet with US and South Vietnamese delegations. 4/3/1973, San Clemente, CA Conference Room, Western White House. President Nixon, President of the Republic of Vietnam Nguyen Van Thieu, Secretary of State William P. Rogers, Kissinger, Ambassador to the Republic of Vietnam Ellsworth Bunker, various attendees.

Roll WHPO-E0541 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: Color

• Frame(s): WHPO-E0541-, Julie Eisenhower attending a Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus benefit for underprivileged children in Washington, D.C. 4/3/1973, Washington, D.C. Circus tent. Julie Nixon Eisenhower, unidentified attendees.
• Frame(s): WHPO-E0541-25, Michu Meszaros, billed as The Smallest Man in the World, and a cotton candy seller are near Julie Eisenhower and party while attending a Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus benefit for underprivileged children in Washington D.C. 4/3/1973, Washington, D.C. Circus tent. Julie Nixon Eisenhower, Mihaly "Michu" Meszaros, unidentified children, unidentified attendees.

Roll WHPO-E0545 Photographer: Schumacher, Karl | Color or B&W: Color

• Frame(s): WHPO-E0545-02A-13A, President Nixon and President of the Republic of Vietnam Nguyen Van Thieu speaking to members of the press. 4/3/1973, San Clemente, California Western White House, La Casa Pacifica, exterior. President Nixon, President of the Republic of Vietnam Nguyen Van Thieu, Mrs. Thieu, Pat Nixon.
• Frame(s): WHPO-E0545-10A, President Nixon shaking hands with President of the Republic of Vietnam Nguyen Van Thieu at the microphone, set outside on the La Casa Pacifica lawn for a press conference at the Western White House. Mrs. Thieu and officials stand nearby. 4/3/1973, San Clemente, California Western White House, La Casa Pacifica, exterior. President Nixon, President of the Republic of Vietnam Nguyen Van Thieu, Mrs. Thieu, guests.
• Frame(s): WHPO-E0545-14A-25A, President Nixon bids farewell to President of the Republic of Vietnam Nguyen Van Thieu at the door to the Air Force One helicopter, flanked by a Marine honor guard at the helipad after Thieu's visit to the Western White House, La Casa Pacifica. 4/3/1973, San Clemente, California Western White House helipad. President Nixon, President of the Republic of Vietnam Nguyen Van Thieu, marine honor guard.
• Frame(s): WHPO-E0545-18A, President Nixon bids farewell to President of the Republic of Vietnam (South Vietnam) Nguyen Van Thieu, standing at the door to the presidential helicopter Marine One at the La Casa Pacifica helipad. A Marine honor guard stands at attention. 4/3/1973, San Clemente, California Western White House, La Casa Pacifica, helipad. President Nixon, President Nguyen Van Thieu, marine honor guard.

Roll WHPO-E0546 Photographer: Schumacher, Karl | Color or B&W: Color

• Frame(s): WHPO-E0546-05-08, President Nixon and President of the Republic of Vietnam Nguyen Van Thieu speaking to members of the press. 4/3/1973, San Clemente, California Western White House exterior, La Casa Pacifica. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, President of the Republic of Vietnam Nguyen Van Thieu, Mrs. Thieu.

Roll WHPO-E0548 Photographer: Kightlinger, Jack | Color or B&W: Color

• Frame(s): WHPO-E0548-03-05, President Nixon and Pat Nixon entertaining women from the Vietnamese delegation at La Casa Pacifica. 4/3/1973, San Clemente, California living room, Western White House, La Casa Pacifica. Pat Nixon, Mrs. Nguyen Van Thieu, Mrs. Tran Van Lam, Mrs. Tran Kim Phuong, Mrs. William P. Rogers, unidentified guests.
• Frame(s): WHPO-E0548-06-10, Pat Nixon poolside at La Casa Pacifica with women from the Vietnamese delegation. 4/3/1973, San Clemente, California Western White House, La Casa Pacifica, swimming pool area. Pat Nixon, Mrs. Nguyen Van Thieu, Mrs. Tran Van Lam, Mrs. Tran Kim Phuong, Mrs. William P. Rogers, unidentified guests.
• Frame(s): WHPO-E0548-15-17, President Nixon and President Thieu walking through the La Casa Pacifica grounds and compound. 4/3/1973, San Clemente, California Western White House exterior, La Casa Pacifica. President Nixon, President of the Republic of Vietnam Nguyen Van Thieu.

Roll WHPO-E0549 Photographer: Kightlinger, Jack | Color or B&W: Color

• Frame(s): WHPO-E0549-, Poolside luncheon in honor of President of the Republic of Vietnam Nguyen Van Thieu. 4/3/1973, San Clemente, California Western White House, La Casa Pacifica, swimming pool area. President Nixon, President of the Republic of Vietnam Nguyen Van Thieu, Pat Nixon, US delegation, Vietnamese delegation.
• Frame(s): WHPO-E0549-02A-05A, Secretary of State Rogers and unidentified man. 4/3/1973, San Clemente, California Western White House exterior. Secretary of State William P. Rogers, unidentified man.
• Frame(s): WHPO-E0549-06A-11A, President Nixon meeting President Thieu, US and Vietnamese delegations. 4/3/1973, San Clemente, California conference room, Western White House. President Nixon, President of the Republic of Vietnam Nguyen Van Thieu, Secretary of State William P. Rogers, Kissinger, unidentified Vietnamese aide.
• Frame(s): WHPO-E0549-12A-25A, President Nixon and President Thieu walking through the La Casa Pacifica Western White House grounds and compound. 4/3/1973, San Clemente, California Western White House exterior. President Nixon, President of the Republic of Vietnam Nguyen Van Thieu.

Roll WHPO-E0550 Photographer: Kightlinger, Jack | Color or B&W: Color

• Frame(s): WHPO-E0550-03-24, Poolside luncheon in honor of President of the Republic of Vietnam Nguyen Van Thieu. 4/3/1973, San Clemente, California poolside, Western White House, La Casa Pacifica. President Nixon, President of the Republic of Vietnam Nguyen Van Thieu, Pat Nixon, US delegation, Vietnamese delegation.
• Frame(s): WHPO-E0550-25-36A, President Nixon escorts departing President of the Republic of Vietnam Nguyen Van Thieu. 4/3/1973, San Clemente, California helipad, Western White House, La Casa Pacifica. President Nixon, President of the Republic of Vietnam Nguyen Van Thieu, Marine honor guard.
• Frame(s): WHPO-E0550-37, President Nixon walking away from Marine One, on the red carpet after escorting President of the Republic of Vietnam Nguyen Van Thieu to the helipad at La Casa Pacifica. A Marine honor guard stands at attention flanking the carpet. 4/3/1973, San Clemente, California Western White House, La Casa Pacifica, helipad. President Nixon, Marine honor guard.

Roll WHPO-E0551 Photographer: Kightlinger, Jack | Color or B&W: Color

• Frame(s): WHPO-E0551-02A-05A, President Nixon meeting President of the Republic of Vietnam Nguyen Van Thieu regarding U.S. and Vietnamese delegations. 4/3/1973, San Clemente, California conference room, Western White House, La Casa Pacifica. President Nixon, President of the Republic of Vietnam Nguyen Van Thieu, Secretary of State William P. Rogers, Kissinger, Ambassador Ellsworth Bunker, Brent Scowcroft, Robert Nooter, John H. Holdridge, William Stearman, Minister of Foreign Affairs Tran Van Lam, Minister Pham Kin Ngoc, Minister Ha Xuan Trung, General Coa Van Vien, Nguyen Phy Duc, Ambassador Tran Kim Phyong, former Ambassador Bui Diem, Hoan Duc Nha.
• Frame(s): WHPO-E0551-06A-09A, President Nixon escorting President of the Republic of Vietnam Nguyen Van Thieu in golf cart to the La Casa Pacifica swimming pool area. 4/3/1973, San Clemente, California pool, Western White House, La Casa Pacifica. President Nixon, President of the Republic of Vietnam Nguyen Van Thieu.
• Frame(s): WHPO-E0551-10A-16A, Pat Nixon escorting women from Vietnamese delegation. 4/3/1973, San Clemente, California Western White House exterior. Pat Nixon, unidentified women from Vietnamese delegation.
• Frame(s): WHPO-E0551-17A, Marine Honor Guard. 4/3/1973, San Clemente, California helipad, Western White House, La Casa Pacifica. Marines.

Roll WHPO-E0552 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: Color

• Frame(s): WHPO-E0552-, President Nixon walking on the gounds at La Casa Pacifica with his Irish Setter dog King Timahoe. 4/3/1973, San Clemente, California Western White House, La Casa Pacifica, exterior. President Nixon, King Timahoe.
• Frame(s): WHPO-E0552-01A-11A, President Nixon bidding farewell to President of the Republic of Vietnam Nguyen Van Thieu and Vietnamese officials upon their departure from the Western White House. 4/3/1973, San Clemente, California Administration Building exterior, Western White House. President Nixon, President of the Republic of Vietnam Nguyen Van Thieu, delegation members.
• Frame(s): WHPO-E0552-09, President Nixon and Secretary of State William Rogers escorting the President of the Republic of Vietnam Nguyen Van Thieu to the Presidential motorcade upon departure from the Western White House, La Casa Pacifica. 4/3/1973, San Clemente, California Administration Building exterior, Western White House, La Casa Pacifica. President Nixon, President of the Republic of Vietnam Nguyen Van Thieu, delegation members.
• Frame(s): WHPO-E0552-26A-28A, Secretary of State Rogers escorting Vietnamese officials at the Western White House. 4/3/1973, San Clemente, California Western White House exterior. Secretary of State William P. Rogers, Vietnamese delegation members.

Roll WHPO-E0553 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: Color

• Frame(s): WHPO-E0553-01A-14A, Poolside luncheon in honor of President Thieu. 4/3/1973, San Clemente, California Western White House, La Casa Pacifica, swimming pool area. Pat Nixon, Mrs. Nguyen Van Thieu, Mrs. Tran Van Lam, Mrs. Tran Kim Phuong, Mrs. William P. Rogers, unidentified guests.
• Frame(s): WHPO-E0553-09A, President Nixon and Pat Nixon hosting a poolside luncheon in honor of President Thieu. 4/3/1973, San Clemente, California Western White House, La Casa Pacifica, swimming pool area. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Mrs. Nguyen Van Thieu, Mrs. Tran Van Lam, Mrs. Tran Kim Phuong, Mrs. William P. Rogers, unidentified guests.
• Frame(s): WHPO-E0553-15A-34A, President Nixon escorts President of the Republic of Vietnam Nguyen Van Thieu departing from La Casa Pacifica. 4/3/1973, San Clemente, California Western White House exterior. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, President of the Republic of Vietnam Nguyen Van Thieu, Mrs. Thieu.

Roll WHPO-E0554 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: Color

• Frame(s): WHPO-E0554-, President of the Republic of Vietnam Nguyen Van Thieu departing Western White House. 4/3/1973, San Clemente, CA helipad, Western White House. President Nixon, President of the Republic of Vietnam Nguyen Van Thieu, Marine honor guard.
• Frame(s): WHPO-E0554-01A-03A, President Nixon meeting President of the Republic of Vietnam Nguyen Van Thieu regarding U.S. and Vietnamese delegations. 4/3/1973, San Clemente, CA conference room, Western White House. President Nixon, President of the Republic of Vietnam Nguyen Van Thieu, Secretary of State William P. Rogers, Kissinger, Ambassador Ellsworth Bunker, Brent Scowcroft, Robert Nooter, John H. Holdridge, William Stearman, Minister of Foreign Affairs Tran Van Lam, Minister Pham Kin Ngoc, Minister Ha Xuan Trung, General Coa Van Vien, Nguyen Phy Duc, Ambassador Tran Kim Phyong, former Ambassador Bui Diem, Hoan Duc Nha.
• Frame(s): WHPO-E0554-04A-06A, Outdoor dining table settings ready for a poolside luncheon honoring President of the Republic of Vietnam Nguyen Van Thieu. 4/3/1973, San Clemente, CA pool, Western White House, La Casa Pacifica. none.
• Frame(s): WHPO-E0554-05, Tables set at poolside luncheon in honor of President Thieu at the Western White House, La Casa Pacifica. 4/3/1973, San Clemente, CA pool, Western White House, La Casa Pacifica.
• Frame(s): WHPO-E0554-07A-09A, Poolside luncheon in honor of President of the Republic of Vietnam Nguyen Van Thieu. Misc. 4/3/1973, San Clemente, CA pool, Western White House, La Casa Pacifica. Two unidentified men.

Roll WHPO-E0557 Photographer: ROYER | Color or B&W: B&W

• Frame(s): WHPO-E0557-, Vice President Agnew greets arriving President of the Republic of Vietnam Nguyen Van Thieu. 4/3/1973, Camp Springs, MD Andrews Air Force Base. Spiro Agnew, President of the Republic of Vietnam Nguyen Van Thieu, unidentified attendees, honor guard.

Roll WHPO-E0558 Photographer: ROYER | Color or B&W: B&W

• Frame(s): WHPO-E0558-, Vice President Agnew greets arriving President of the Republic of Vietnam Nguyen Van Thieu. 4/3/1973, Camp Spring, MD Andrews Air Force Base. Spiro Agnew, President of the Republic of Vietnam Nguyen Van Thieu, unidentified attendees, honor guard.

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P - Formal Presidential Remarks

• WHCA-SR-P-730402
  Remarks by President Nixon in toast to President Thieu at San Clemente, with President Thieu. (4/3/1973)
  
  Runtime: 3:41
  
  Original Format: 1/4-inch reel-to-reel audiotape. Original source type: Original.
• WHCA-SR-P-730403
  Remarks by President Nixon at conclusion of talks with President Thieu. (4/3/1973)
  
  Runtime: 1:06
  
  Original Format: 1/4-inch reel-to-reel audiotape. Original source type: Original.

S - White House Press Office Briefings (continuation of the L-series)

• WHCA-SR-S-050
  Press briefing by Ronald Ziegler. (4/3/1973, San Clemente Inn, P.C., California)
  
  Runtime: 27:00:00
  
  Keywords: Press conferences, news conferences, interviews, media, press secretary
  
  Production credits: Audio feed supplied by WHCA; Recorded by RMM (initials of WHCA engineer)
  
  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-6216
  "Perspectives". U.S. Senator Sam Ervin (D-NC).
  CBS
  Runtime: 00:15:07
• WHCA-6219
  Weekly News Summary, Tape III.
  ALL NETWORKS
  Runtime: 01:03:24
  
  1. Chancellor: Ceasefire; Secretary of Defense Richardson on military. Time Code Start: 05:48. Keywords: cabinet, advisors, Vietnam War, ceasefires, Armed Forces. Network: NBC.
  
  2. Brinkley's Journal: Massive bombing of Vietnam. Time Code Start: 07:50. Keywords: Vietnam War, bombs, bombings. Network: NBC.
  
  3. Chancellor/Valeriani: South Vietnam's President Thieu's last day with President Nixon. Time Code Start: 09:49. Keywords: South Vietnam, Presidents, meetings. Network: NBC.
  
  4. Chancellor/Oliver: VIVA welcomes POWs. Time Code Start: 11:40. Keywords: Vietnam War, Vietnam Prisoner of War. Network: NBC.
  
  5. Chancellor/Mackin: Mayor Kushner, POW holds press conference. Time Code Start: 13:40. Keywords: Vietnam War, Vietnam Prisoner of War, Presidents, Vice Presidents, speeches, statements, press conferences, news conferences, interviews, news. Network: NBC.
  
  6. Chancellor/Kay/Lee: Meat boycott, Secretary of Agriculture Butz on controls. Time Code Start: 16:00. Keywords: food, meats, animal products, markets, retail stores, prices, costs, increases, shortages, protests, boycotts. Network: NBC.
  
  7. Chancellor/Nessen: President Nixon wins battle in Congress. Time Code Start: 19:50. Keywords: Presidents, House of Representatives. Network: NBC.
  
  8. Chancellor/Stern: More on Watergate, Senator Weiker asks for Haldeman resignation. Time Code Start: 25:25. Keywords: Watergate, Senate committee hearings, investigations, testimony, testify, cover-ups, break-in, burglary, theft, plumbers, scandals, resignations. Network: NBC.
  
  9. Cronkite/Morton: President Nixon wins battle in Congress [time correct?]. Time Code Start: 24:48. Keywords: Presidents, House of Representatives. Network: CBS.
  
  10. Cronkite/Stahl/Stawser: Watergate; G. Gordon Liddy takes the Fifth Amendment, Senator Ervin comments. Time Code Start: 27:38. Keywords: Watergate, Senate committee hearings, investigations, testimony, testify, cover-ups, break-in, burglary, theft, plumbers, scandals. Network: CBS.
  
  11. Cronkite/Chase/Williams/Brown/Roth/Rabel: Meat boycott, cattlemen hold sales back. Time Code Start: 30:05. Keywords: food, meats, animal products, markets, retail stores, prices, costs, increases, shortages, protests, boycotts. Network: CBS.
  
  12. Cronkite/Rather: Cambodia, Secretary of Defense Richardson on bombing; South Vietnam's President Thieu and President Nixon talks in San Clemente, California. Time Code Start: 34:55. Keywords: Presidents, meetings, Cambodia, Vietnam War, bombings. Network: CBS.
  
  13. Sevareid: Commentary on South Vietnam's President Thieu-President Nixon talks. Time Code Start: 38:00. Keywords: South Vietnam, Presidents, meetings. Network: CBS.
  
  14. Cronkite/Culhane: Major Kushner a former POW held in Cambodia comments. Time Code Start: 40:40. Keywords: Vietnam War, Cambodian, POWs (Vietnam Prisoner of War), releases, interviews. Network: CBS.
• WHCA-6220
  Weekly News Summary, Tape IIIA.
  ALL NETWORKS
  Runtime: 0:30
  
  1. Smith/Jarriel: President Nixon and South Vietnam's President Thieu's summit ends. Time Code Start: 01:16. Keywords: Presidents, Vietnam, summits, meetings. Network: ABC.
  
  2. Smith: Secretary of Defense Richardson comments on future military action in Vietnam. Time Code Start: 03:25. Keywords: cabinet, advisors, Vietnam War, Armed Forces, troops. Network: ABC.
  
  3. Smith/Peterson: POWs speak out. Time Code Start: 06:23. Keywords: Vietnam War, Vietnam Prisoner of War, prisons, treatment, interviews. Network: ABC.
  
  4. Smith/Jackson/Snell/Kaplow: President Nixon veto upheld by Senate, meat boycott, Secretary of Agriculture Butz at Press Club. Time Code Start: 11:42. Keywords: Presidents, bills, laws, vetoes, food, animal products, markets, retail stores, prices, costs, increases, shortages, protests, boycotts, cabinet, advisors,media, news organizations, press conferences, news conferences, interviews. Network: ABC.
  
  5. Smith/Donaldson: Watergate. Time Code Start: 19:20. Keywords: Watergate, Senate committee hearings, investigations, testimony, testify, cover-ups, break-in, burglary, theft, plumbers, scandals. Network: ABC.
  
  6. Smith: Commentary on some facts about meat. Time Code Start: 26:32. Keywords: food, meats, animal products, markets, retail stores, prices, costs, increases, shortages. Network: ABC.

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