April 6, 1972

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• Original typewritten diary (PDF)

The President's day began at The White House - Washington, D. C.

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• Remarks at the Annual Convention of the National Catholic Education Association in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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• Federal Register of Thursday, April 6, 1972

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• Senate: April 6, 1972
• Extensions of Remarks: April 6, 1972

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.

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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 06 April 1972

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Vol. VIII, Vietnam, January-October 1972

The Easter Offensive, March 30-May 7, 1972

• 63. Backchannel Message From the Ambassador to South Vietnam (Bunker) to the President’s Assistant for National Security Affairs (Kissinger), Saigon, April 6, 1972, 1135Z

  Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 1014, Alexander M. Haig Special Files, Haig Trip Papers, April 14–19, 1972. Secret; Eyes Only; Immediate.

• 64. Memorandum of Conversation, Washington, April 6, 1972, 8:16-9:27 a.m.

  Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 493, President’s Trip Files, Dobrynin/Kissinger, 1972, Vol. 10. Top Secret; Sensitive; Exclusively Eyes Only. The meeting was held in the Military Aide’s Office at the White House. The memorandum of conversation is printed in full in Foreign Relations, 1969–1976, volume XIV, Soviet Union, October 1971–May 1972, Document 84.

• 65. Diary Entry by the Assistant to the President (Haldeman), Washington, April 6, 1972

  Source: Haldeman Diaries: Multimedia Edition.

• 66. Summary of Conclusions of a Washington Special Actions Group Meeting, Washington, April 6, 1972, 9:54-10:20 a.m.

  Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, NSC Institutional Files (H-Files), Box H–116, Washington Special Actions Group, WSAG Minutes (Originals) 1–3–72 to 7–24–72. Top Secret; Sensitive. The meeting took place in the White House Situation Room.

• 67. Memorandum From the President’s Deputy Assistant for National Security Affairs (Haig) to the President’s Assistant for National Security Affairs (Kissinger), Washington, April 6, 1972

  Source: Library of Congress, Manuscript Division, Kissinger Papers, Box TS 57, Geopolitical File, Vietnam, Trips, Haig Alexander M., April 1972. Top Secret; Sensitive; Eyes Only. Haig did not initial the memorandum. In his unsigned covering memorandum to Kissinger, Haig wrote: “Attached is the Contingency Plan we discussed. The conceptual parameters, I think, are responsive to the realities of the political-military situation. You may wish to review this with the President, with the view toward getting an all-out planning effort underway as soon as possible.”

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

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

• 84. Memorandum of Conversation, Washington, April 6, 1972, 8:16-9:27 a.m.

  Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 493, President’s Trip Files, Dobrynin/Kissinger, 1972, Vol. 10. Top Secret; Sensitive; Exclusively Eyes Only. The meeting was held in the Military Aide’s office at the White House.

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

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

• 133. National Security Study Memorandum 154, Washington, April 6, 1972

  Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 365, Subject Files, National Security Study Memoranda, Nos. 104–206. Secret. Initialed by Haig.

Vol. XX, Southeast Asia, 1969-1972

Thailand

• 159. Telegram From the Department of State to the Embassy in Thailand, Washington, April 6, 1972, 0003Z

  Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Files 1970–73, POL US. Secret; Immediate; Nodis. Drafted by Sullivan, cleared by Kissinger, Rush, and Robert M. Miller (S/S), and approved by Johnson. Repeated to Saigon.

• 160. Memorandum From John H. Holdridge and Richard T. Kennedy of the National Security Council Staff to the President’s Assistant for National Security Affairs (Kissinger), Washington, April 6, 1972

  Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 564, Country Files, Far East, Thailand, Vol. VIII. Secret; Sensitive. Sent for information.

Vol. E-1, Documents on Global Issues, 1969-1972

International Environmental Policy

• 319. Memorandum From the Chairman of the Council on Environmental Quality (Train) to the Assistant to the President for Domestic Affairs (Ehrlichman), Washington, April 6, 1972

  Train recommended that Secretary of State Rogers not be designated as the head of the U.S. Delegation to the Stockholm Conference.
  
  Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Agency Files, Box 217, CEQ II. No classification marking. Copies were sent to Kissinger and Whitaker. Printed from a copy that indicates that Train signed the original.

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

U.S. Relations with India and Pakistan, 1972

• 246. Letter From the Pakistani Ambassador (Raza) to the Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern and South Asian Affairs (Sisco), Washington, April 6, 1972

  Raza detailed the efforts his Government was making to initiate negotiations with India and alleged that India had established preconditions for negotiations designed to delay an agreement to settle the crisis. Pakistan called on the U.S. to impress on India the need for an early settlement of the problems of the subcontinent.
  
  Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Files 1970–73, POL 27–14 INDIA–PAK. No classification marking.

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

• 107. Memorandum for the 40 Committee, Washington, April 6, 1972

  Summary: This memorandum provided a status report on the covert funding of opposition political parties in Chile. It outlined the purposes for which the funding was being expended and its effectiveness for the months of January and February 1972.
  
  Source: National Security Council, Nixon Intelligence Files, Subject Files, Chile, 1971–72. Secret; Sensitive; Eyes Only. A notation on the first page indicates the 40 Committee approved the memorandum by telephone on April 24.

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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Old Executive Office Building

• 329-13; 9:26 a.m. - 10:10 a.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Haldeman, H. R. ("Bob"); Kissinger, Henry A.; Vogt, John W., Jr.

Oval Office

• 704-1; Unknown between 8:45 a.m. & 8:58 a.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Bull, Stephen B.
• 704-2; Unknown between 8:45 a.m. & 8:58 a.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Bull, Stephen B.
• 704-3; 8:58 a.m. - 9:26 a.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Haldeman, H. R. ("Bob"); Bull, Stephen B.
• 704-4; Unknown between 9:26 a.m. & 11:59 p.m.; [Unknown person(s)]; United States Secret Service agents

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-8836 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: Color

• Frame(s): WHPO-8836-, Tricia Nixon Cox standing on the Rose Garden steps with the 1972 Cherry Blossom Princesses. 4/6/1972, Washington, D.C. Rose Garden steps, White House. Tricia Nixon Cox, Cherry Blossom Princesses.

Roll WHPO-8837 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: Color

• Frame(s): WHPO-8837-, Tricia Nixon Cox presenting certificates to the finalists for the Outstanding Handicapped Federal Employee of 1971 Award. 4/6/1972, Washington, D.C. Commerce Department Auditorium. Tricia Nixon Cox, Jayne Spain, officials, finalists.

Roll WHPO-8838 Photographer: Grove, Andrew | Color or B&W: B&W

• Frame(s): WHPO-8838-, Nidecker with representatives from the Winchester Apple Blossom Festival. 4/6/1972, Washington, D.C. unknown. Nidecker, unidentified men.

Roll WHPO-8839 Photographer: Grove, Andrew | Color or B&W: B&W

• Frame(s): WHPO-8839-, Pat Price with a group from Japan. 4/6/1972, Washington, D.C. White House, South Lawn. Pat Price, Japanese group.

Roll WHPO-8840 Photographer: Schumacher, Karl | Color or B&W: B&W

• Frame(s): WHPO-8840-, Vice President Agnew reviewing U.S. Army troops at Fort Campbell, Kentucky. Vice President Agnew speaking from a podium. 4/6/1972, Kentucky Fort Campbell. Spiro Agnew, military personnel.
• Frame(s): WHPO-8840-04A, Vice President Agnew (seen from behind), facing U.S. Army troops standing at attention and holding a number of American Flags at Fort Campbell, Kentucky. 4/6/1972, Kentucky Fort Campbell. Spiro Agnew, military officials and troops.

Roll WHPO-8841 Photographer: Schumacher, Karl | Color or B&W: B&W

• Frame(s): WHPO-8841-, Vice President Agnew reviewing U.S. Army troops at Fort Campbell. Vice President Agnew speaking from a podium. Vice President Agnew greeting well wishers and supporters in the crowd. 4/6/1972, Kentucky Fort Campbell. Spiro Agnew, military personnel, crowd.
• Frame(s): WHPO-8841-12A, Vice President Agnew speaking from a podium (seen from behind) while facing U.S. Army troops standing at attention and holding a number of American Flags at Fort Campbell, Kentucky. 4/6/1972, Kentucky Fort Campbell. Spiro Agnew, military personnel, crowd.

Roll WHPO-8842 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

• Frame(s): WHPO-8842-, President Nixon is greeted upon arrival at the airport by Cardinal John Krol and Philadelphia Mayor Frank Rizzo, addressing the convention of the National Catholic Education Association, greeting convention workers, and greeting motorcycle squad members. 4/6/1972, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Philadelphia International Airport tarmac, Philadelphia Civic Center. President Nixon, Cardinal John Krol, Frank Rizzo, convention attendees and workers, motorcycle policemen.
• Frame(s): WHPO-8842-02A, President Nixon is greeted upon arrival at the airport by Cardinal John Krol and Philadelphia Mayor Frank Rizzo. 4/6/1972, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Philadelphia International Airport tarmac. President Nixon, Cardinal John Krol, Frank Rizzo.

Roll WHPO-8843 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

• Frame(s): WHPO-8843-, President Nixon being greeted upon arrival at the airport by John Cardinal Krol and Philadelphia Mayor Frank Rizzo, addressing the convention of the National Catholic Education Association, and greeting motorcycle squad members. 4/6/1972, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Philadelphia International Airport tarmac, Philadelphia Civic Center. President Nixon, John Cardinal Krol, Frank Rizzo, convention attendees, motorcycle policemen.

Roll WHPO-8845 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

• Frame(s): WHPO-8845-01A-04A, President Nixon arriving in a helicopter. 4/6/1972, Key Biscayne, Florida helipad, Key Biscayne Compound. President Nixon, unidentified persons.

Roll WHPO-8851 Photographer: Kightlinger, Jack | Color or B&W: Color

• Frame(s): WHPO-8851-02A-03A, Pat Nixon arriving in Phoenix. 4/6/1972, Phoenix, Arizona airport. Pat Nixon, unidentified men and women, crowd.
• Frame(s): WHPO-8851-04A-22A, Pat Nixon standing with an unidentified woman (04A, 05A) and on the dais for the National Republican Women's Conference dinner. 4/6/1972, Phoenix, Arizona unidentified location. Pat Nixon, unidentified men and women, crowd.

Roll WHPO-8852 Photographer: Kightlinger, Jack | Color or B&W: Color

• Frame(s): WHPO-8852-, Pat Nixon arriving at Tucson's airport and at various unidentified sites. 4/6/1972, Tucson, Arizona airport, unidentified sites. Pat Nixon, officials, adults, children.

Roll WHPO-8853 Photographer: Kightlinger, Jack | Color or B&W: Color

• Frame(s): WHPO-8853-02-08, Pat Nixon seated at the head table dias during a "Woman in the News" luncheon. 4/6/1972, Los Angeles, California unknown. Pat Nixon, officials, unidentified men and women.
• Frame(s): WHPO-8853-09-22, Pat Nixon is welcomed to San Clemente by a crowd and officials. 4/6/1972, San Clemente, California unknown. Pat Nixon, officials, unidentified men and women.
• Frame(s): WHPO-8853-30-35, Pat Nixon seated and at a podium with officials in Tucson, Arizona. 4/6/1972, Tucson, Arizona unknown. Pat Nixon, officials, unidentified men and women.

Roll WHPO-8854 Photographer: Kightlinger, Jack | Color or B&W: Color

• Frame(s): WHPO-8854-, Pat Nixon in various rooms connected with the Woman in the News Luncheon. 4/6/1972, Los Angeles, California unknown. Pat Nixon, unidentified men and women.

Roll WHPO-8855 Photographer: Kightlinger, Jack | Color or B&W: Color

• Frame(s): WHPO-8855-02A-06A, Pat Nixon leaving Tucson, Arizona. 4/6/1972, Tucson, Phoenix, Arizona airports, unknown. Pat Nixon, officials, crowd, unidentified men and women.
• Frame(s): WHPO-8855-07A-22A, Pat Nixon arriving in Phoenix, Arizona. 4/6/1972, Tucson, Phoenix, Arizona airports, unknown. Pat Nixon, officials, crowd, unidentified men and women.
• Frame(s): WHPO-8855-23A-36A, Pat Nixon standing with small groups at the National Republican Women's Conference Dinner. 4/6/1972, Tucson, Phoenix, Arizona airports, unknown. Pat Nixon, officials, crowd, unidentified men and women.

Roll WHPO-8856 Photographer: Kightlinger, Jack | Color or B&W: Color

• Frame(s): WHPO-8856-01-06, Pat Nixon on the dais for the Nat'l. Rep. Women's Conference. 4/6/1972, Phoenix, Arizona unknown. officials.

Roll WHPO-8857 Photographer: Kightlinger, Jack | Color or B&W: Color

• Frame(s): WHPO-8857-01A-02A, Pat Nixon barely visible seated at the head table dais during the Woman in the News Luncheon. 4/6/1972, Los Angeles, California unknown. Pat Nixon, unidentified women.
• Frame(s): WHPO-8857-03A-36A, Pat Nixon on a raised platform in a park. Pat Nixon greeting people in the waiting crowd during a welcoming ceremony for her. 4/6/1972, San Clemente, California park. Pat Nixon, unidentified officials, crowd.

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.

B - Vice-Presidential (Agnew and Ford)

• WHCA-SR-B-220
  Rmks. upon the return of the 101st Airborne Division from Vietnam-Ft. Campbell, KY. (4/6/1972)
  
  Runtime: 12:00
  
  Original Format: 1/4-inch reel-to-reel audiotape. Original source type: Original.

C - First Lady

• WHCA-SR-C-112
  Remarks by Pat Nixon at Phi Sigma Theta luncheon at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles, California. (4/6/1972, The Beverly Hilton, Los Angeles, California)
  
  Runtime: 0:26
  
  Production credits: Audio feed supplied by WHCA; Recorded by SC, CCT (initials of WHCA engineer)
  
  Original Format: 1/4-inch reel-to-reel audiotape. Original source type: Original.
• WHCA-SR-C-113
  Remarks by Pat Nixon accepting the "Women in the News" award in Los Angeles. (4/6/1972, Los Angeles, California)
  
  Runtime: 0:40:28
  
  Production credits: Audio feed supplied by WHCA; Recorded by SCCCT (initials of WHCA engineer)
  
  Original Format: 1/4-inch reel-to-reel audiotape. Original source type: Original.

D - First Family

• WHCA-SR-D-028
  Fourth Annual Outstanding Handicapped Federal Employees of the Year, in the Commerce Department Auditorium, with Jayne Spain, Phillip Bohart, and Rev. Walter Malloy. (4/6/1972, Commerce Department Auditorium)
  
  Runtime: 5:20
  
  Production credits: Audio feed supplied by WHCA; Recorded by REE (initials of WHCA engineer)
  
  Original Format: 1/4-inch reel-to-reel audiotape. Original source type: Original.

H - White House Staff Member Recordings

• WHCA-SR-H-548
  Press briefing by John D. Ehrlichman. (4/6/1972, Family Theater, White House)
  
  Runtime: 1:17:45
  
  Keywords: Press conferences, news conferences, interviews, media
  
  Production credits: Audio feed supplied by WHCA; Recorded by CBW (initials of WHCA engineer)
  
  Original Format: 1/4-inch reel-to-reel audiotape. Original source type: Original.

P - Formal Presidential Remarks

• WHCA-SR-P-720401
  Remarks by President Nixon to Nat'l Catholic Education Assn. in Philadelphia with John Cardinal Krol. (4/6/1972)
  
  Runtime: 31:34:00
  
  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-5261
  "McCaffrey At Large". Host, Deena Clark; U.S. Senator Hugh Scott (R-PA).
  Undetermined
  Runtime: 00:29:33
• WHCA-5264
  Weekly News Summary, Tape III.
  ALL NETWORKS
  Runtime: 01:34:21
  
  24. Smith/Peterson: U.S. escalates bombing, comments by Adm. Thomas Moorer, Chairman of Joint Chiefs. Time Code Start: 57:47. Keywords: Vietnam War, bombings. Network: ABC.
  
  25. Smith/Miller: North Vietnamese attack Quang Tri City. Time Code Start: 60:40. Keywords: Vietnam War. Network: ABC.
  
  26. Smith/Pearson: Army of the Republic of Viet Nam (ARVN) reinforcements ordered to Quang Tri. Time Code Start: 63:50. Keywords: Vietnam War, South Vietnamese Army (SVA), military, troops. Network: ABC.
  
  27. Smith/Bennett: Fighting in the South of Vietnam around Dong Ha; recent casualties include seven newsmen. Time Code Start: 65:58. Keywords: Vietnam War, killed in action, KIA, death tolls, fatalities, casualty, casualties, military, troops, media, the press, newspapers, editors, reporters, journalists. Network: ABC.
  
  28. Zimmerman: 101st Airborne Division rotated home, Vice President Agnew addresses returned troops. Time Code Start: 68:40. Keywords: Vietnam War, troops, withdrawals, Vice Presidents, statements, speeches. Network: ABC.
  
  29. Smith: Jarriel: Courts throw out injunctions blocking busing, rule tuition reimbursement for parochial schools unconstitutional. President Nixon in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, addresses Catholic educators, supports reimbursement. Time Code Start: 70:27. Keywords: courts, decisions, funding, education, costs, tuitions, religion, private schools, bills, laws, legislation, desegregation, racism, racial discrimination, African Americans, schools, students, transportation, reports. Network: ABC.
  
  30. Smith: Commentary on Democratic Primary campaign. Time Code Start: 73:22. Keywords: Presidential elections, campaigns, primaries, voting. Network: ABC.
  
  31. Chancellor/Laurie: Communist offensive, U.S. bombing, ; film report of fighting around Quang Tri City. Time Code Start: 75:00. Keywords: Vietnam War, bombings. Network: NBC.
  
  32. Bell: 101st Airborne returns to Kentucky; Vice President Agnew speaks to troops. Time Code Start: 78:42. Keywords: Vietnam War, military, organizations, travel. Network: NBC.
  
  33. Muldoon: Senate panel continues International Telephone & Telegraph (ITT Corporation) investigation. Time Code Start: 81:10. Keywords: International Telephone & Telegraph, communications, world, corporations, conglomerates, campaign funding, investigations, hearings. Network: NBC.
  
  34. Report on development of new U.S. main battle tank. Time Code Start: 83:58. Keywords: Vietnam War, military, vehicles. Network: NBC.
  
  35. Brokaw: McGovern fund raising in California. Time Code Start: 84:20. Keywords: Presidential elections, campaigns, campaigning, candidates. Network: NBC.
  
  36. Chancellor/Valeriani: Federal Court rules private tuition reimbursement unconstitutional. Film report of President Nixon in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Time Code Start: 86:10. Keywords: courts, rulings, schools, colleges, universities, fees, Presididents, Presidential elections, campaigns, campaigning, candidates. Network: NBC.
  
  37. U.S. ships and aircraft to assist Republic of South Vietnam. Film report of arrival of U.S. military assistance, battles at Quang Tri and Hue, NVA [North Vietnam] suicide attack, refugees fleeing battle. Time Code Start: 88:54. Keywords: Vietnam War, Armed Forces, Naval, Navy, ships, aircraft. Network: CBS.
• WHCA-5265
  Weekly News Summary, Tape IV.
  ALL NETWORKS
  Runtime: 1:30
  
  1. Cronkite/Schieffer/Kalb: Renewed U.S. bombing of North Vietnam. Comments from Admiral Moorer. Haiphong off-limits before summit because of Soviet presence. Time Code Start: 00:00. Keywords: Vietnam War, bombings, summits, meetings, military, officials, leaders, Soviet Union, Russia, USSR. Network: CBS.
  
  2. Cronkite: Seven correspondents wounded during recent battles. Time Code Start: 03:27. Keywords: Vietnam War, media, journalists, reporters, injured, the press. Network: CBS.
  
  3. Cronkite/Rather: President Nixon campaign trip to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Nixon promises aid to private schools. Time Code Start: 04:04. Keywords: Presidents, travel, trips, Nixon trips, domestic, Presidential elections, campaigns, campaigning, candidates. Network: CBS.
  
  4. Cronkite/Williams: San Diego, California prepares for protests at planned Republican Convention.. Time Code Start: 07:01. Keywords: political parties, Republicans, GOP, Presidential elections, conventions, demonstrations, rally, protesters, demonstraters, demonstrators, Vietnam War, anti-war. Network: CBS.
  
  5. Cronkite: 80th birthday of veteran journalist and travel writer Lowell Thomas. Time Code Start: 10:01. Keywords: media, newspapers, magazines, publications, writers, reporters, cebrations. Network: CBS.

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