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February 2, 1973

Introduction

This almanac page for Friday, February 2, 1973, 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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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 The White House - Washington, D. C.

  • 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.

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

Archival Holdings

Any selection of archival documents will necessarily be partial. You should use the documents and folders identified below as a starting place, but consult the linked collection finding aids and folder title lists and the collections themselves for context. Many documents to be found this way do not lend themselves to association with specific dates, but are essential to a complete understanding of the material.

  • 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. XXVII, Iran; Iraq, 1973-1976

    Iran, January-August 1973

    Vol. XXXVIII, Part 2, Organization and Management of Foreign Policy; Public Diplomacy, 1973-1976

    Organizing for Defense, Economic, and Global Issues

    • 162. Memorandum From the White House Counsel (Dean) to President Nixon, Washington, February 2, 1973

      Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 250, Agency Files, National Energy Office, March 1972–Feb 1973—Vol. I [1 of 2]. No classification marking. Sent for action. An attached note from White House secretary Lora D. Simkus to Scowcroft, dated February 7, reads: “Jeanne Davis advises that the attached has been reviewed by Bob Hormats and by Phil Odeen’s people. Neither has any objections.”

    Vol. XXXIX, European Security

    Opening Negotiations, December 1972-July 1973

    Vol. E-9, Part 2, Documents on the Middle East Region, 1973-1976

    Oman and the Yemens

    • 194. Telegram From the Department of State to the Embassy in Kuwait, Washington, February 2, 1973, 2324Z

      Summary: The Department protested Oman’s recent claim to a 12-mile territorial limit.

      Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Files, 1970–73, POL 23 Oman. Limited Official Use. Drafted by Acting Legal Adviser Charles Brower; cleared in IO/UNP, DOD, S/FW–COA, NEA/ARP, and the Departments of Commerce and Interior; approved in L by Counselor on International Law John Moore.

    Vol. E-11, Part 1, Documents on Mexico; Central America; and the Caribbean, 1973-1976

    Jamaica, The Bahamas, and the Eastern Caribbean

    • 429. Telegram 327 From the Embassy in Jamaica to the Department of State, Kingston, February 2, 1973, 2155Z

      Summary: The Embassy reviewed the performance of Jamaican Prime Minister Michael Manley during his first year in office.

      Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Files, 1970–1973, POL 15–1 JAM. Confidential. Repeated to Bridgetown, Georgetown, and Port of Spain. In telegram 3425 from Kingston, October 3, Chargé Hewitt characterized Manley as “one of the most magnetic and commanding figures I have met and dealt with,” though he was concerned by the Prime Minister’s “apparently limited grasp of the details and problems of government.” (Ibid., Central Foreign Policy File, [no film number])

    Vol. E-11, Part 2, Documents on South America, 1973-1976

    Argentina

    • 1. Memorandum From the Deputy Director for Plans of the Central Intelligence Agency (Karamessines) to the President’s Assistant for National Security Affairs (Kissinger), Washington, February 2, 1973

      Summary: The CIA reported on Argentina’s upcoming elections and recommended that the U.S. Government maintain a policy of non intervention.

      Source: National Security Council, Nixon Administration Intelligence Files, Subject Files A–I, 5 February 1973. Secret; Sensitive; Eyes Only. A copy was sent to Meyer. Forwarded to Jorden by Ratliff under a covering memorandum, February 5, in which Ratliff suggested that CIA’s memorandum be placed in the 40 Committee files and not forwarded to Kissinger. Jorden concurred. In a March 2 letter to the President, Ambassador Lodge stated he had “steadfastly remained aloof” in the election. (National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 769, Country Files, Latin America, Argentina, 1 September 1971–31 December 1973)

    Bolivia

    • 59. Telegram 599 From the Embassy in Bolivia to the Department of State, La Paz, February 2, 1973, 1400Z

      Summary: Ambassador Siracusa argued that Bolivia was not a “police state” but had overreacted to the threat from the extreme left.

      Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Files 1970–73, POL 29 BOL. Confidential. Repeated to Buenos Aires, Brasília, Asunción, Lima, Santiago, Rio de Janeiro, and USCINCSO for POLAD.

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

    United Kingdom, 1973-1976

    • 218. Memorandum for the President’s File by the President’s Assistant for National Security Affairs (Kissinger), Camp David, Maryland, February 2, 1973

      Summary: Kissinger recorded a meeting among Heath, Trend, Nixon, and himself.

      Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Kissinger Office Files, Box 62, Country Files, Europe, General, UK Memcons (Originals), January–April 1973 (2 of 2). Top Secret; Sensitive; Exclusively Eyes Only. Kissinger did not initial the memorandum. The meeting began at 4:15 p.m. and ended at 6:45 p.m. (Ibid., White House Central Files, President’s Daily Diary)

  • 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

  • Visit the White House Tapes finding aid to learn about the taping system's operation and archival processing.

    Camp David Hard Wire

    Camp David Study Desk

    Camp David Study Table

    Oval Office

  • 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-E0162 Photographer: Schumacher, Karl | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-E0162-, Mike Farrell receiving a plaque from Miss New Jersey. 2/2/1973, Washington, D.C. unknown. Michael Farrell, Miss New Jersey.

    Roll WHPO-E0163 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-E0163-01A-10A, President Nixon with Ed Harper and family. 2/2/1973, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, Mr. & Mrs. Edwin Harper, Elizabeth Harper, Geoffrey Shepard, James Falk, Aram Bakshian, Ray Price, James Cavanaugh, David Gergen, Dana Mead, Richard Fairbanks, John Campbell, Hank Paulson.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-E0163-11A-20A, President Nixon signing the 1973 State of the Union Address at his Oval Office desk while Domestic Council officials and staff stand nearby. 2/2/1973, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, Mr. & Mrs. Edwin Harper, Elizabeth Harper, Geoffrey Shepard, James Falk, Aram Bakshian, Ray Price, James Cavanaugh, David Gergen, Dana Mead, Richard Fairbanks, John Campbell, Hank Paulson.

    Roll WHPO-E0164 Photographer: Schumacher, Karl | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-E0164-, President Nixon and Chief Justice Burger at the swearing-in ceremonies for Cabinet and Sub-cabinet members. 2/2/1973, Washington, D.C. White House, East Room. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Warren Burger, Mr. & Mrs. William Casey, Mr. & Mrs. Fred Malek, unidentified officials and spouses.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-E0164-08A, President Nixon attending the swearing-in ceremonies for Cabinet and Sub-cabinet members presided over by Chief Justice Warren Burger. 2/2/1973, Washington, D.C. White House, East Room. President Nixon , Warren Burger, unidentified cabinet member.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-E0164-26A, President Nixon attending the swearing-in ceremonies for Cabinet and Sub-cabinet members presided over by Chief Justice Warren Burger. 2/2/1973, Washington, D.C. White House, East Room. President Nixon , Warren Burger.

    Roll WHPO-E0165 Photographer: Schumacher, Karl | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-E0165-, President Nixon and Chief Justice Burger at the swearing-in ceremonies for Cabinet and Subcabinet members. 2/2/1973, Washington, D.C. White House, East Room. President Nixon, Warren Burger, E. Richardson, Fred Dent, Peter Brennan, James Lynn, Claude Brinegar, Roy Ash, Scali, Anne Armstrong, Schlesinger, Ken Rush, William Simon, Joseph Tyree Sneed, III, John Whitaker, Carlucci, Krogh, and family members.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-E0165-05, President Nixon and Chief Justice Burger at the swearing-in ceremonies for Cabinet and Subcabinet members. Elliot Richardson is sworn-in as the Secretary of Defense. 2/2/1973, Washington, D.C. White House, East Room. President Nixon, Warren Burger, Elliot Richardson, Anne Hazard Richardson.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-E0165-14, President Nixon and Chief Justice Burger at the swearing-in ceremonies for Cabinet and Subcabinet members. 2/2/1973, Washington, D.C. White House, East Room. President Nixon, Warren Burger, (possibly) Claude S. Brinegar, Secretary of Transportation and wife.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-E0165-15, President Nixon and Chief Justice Burger at the swearing-in ceremonies for Cabinet and Subcabinet members. Roy L. Ash is sworn-in as the Director of the OMB. 2/2/1973, Washington, D.C. White House, East Room. President Nixon, Warren Burger, Roy Ash, Lila Hornbeck Ash.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-E0165-18, President Nixon and Chief Justice Burger at the swearing-in ceremonies for Cabinet and Subcabinet members. 2/2/1973, Washington, D.C. White House, East Room. President Nixon, Warren Burger, unidentified cabinet member and wife.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-E0165-19, President Nixon and Chief Justice Burger at the swearing-in ceremonies for Cabinet and Subcabinet members. 2/2/1973, Washington, D.C. White House, East Room. President Nixon, Warren Burger, unidentified cabinet member and wife.

    Roll WHPO-E0166 Photographer: Schumacher, Karl | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-E0166-, President Nixon and Chief Justice Burger at the swearing-in ceremonies for Cabinet and Subcabinet members. 2/2/1973, Washington, D.C. White House, East Room. President Nixon, Warren Burger, E. Richardson, Fred Dent, Peter Brennan, James Lynn, Claude Brinegar, Roy Ash, Scali, Anne Armstrong, Schlesinger, Ken Rush, W. Simon, Joseph Tyree Sneed, III, John Whitaker, Frank C. Carlucci, William Porter, Donald Rumsfeld, Frank Herringer and family members.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-E0166-17A, President Nixon and Chief Justice Burger at the swearing-in ceremonies for Cabinet and Subcabinet members. 2/2/1973, Washington, D.C. White House, East Room.

    Roll WHPO-E0167 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-E0167-, Ambassador John Scali standing with his daughters. 2/2/1973, Washington, D.C. White House, East Room. John Scali, Donna Scali, Paula Cronin, Carla Scali.

    Roll WHPO-E0168 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-E0168-, President Nixon and Chief Justice Warren Burger conduct the swearing-in ceremonies for Cabinet and Subcabinet members. 2/2/1973, Washington, D.C. White House, East Room. President Nixon, Warren Burger, W. Simon, Joseph Tyree Sneed, III, J. Whitaker, Frank Carlucci, Egil Krogh, W. Porter, W. Casey, Donald Rumsfeld, Malek, F. Herringer, and family members.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-E0168-19, President Nixon and Chief Justice Warren Burger conduct the swearing-in ceremonies for Cabinet and Subcabinet members. 2/2/1973, Washington, D.C. White House, East Room. President Nixon, Warren Burger.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-E0168-29, President Nixon and Chief Justice Warren Burger shake hands as they conduct the swearing-in ceremonies for Cabinet and Subcabinet members. 2/2/1973, Washington, D.C. White House, East Room. President Nixon, Warren Burger.

    Roll WHPO-E0169 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-E0169-, President Nixon and Chief Justice Burger at the swearing-in ceremonies for Cabinet and Subcabinet members. 2/2/1973, Washington, D.C. White House, East Room. President Nixon, Warren Burger, E. Richardson, F. Dent, Peter Brennan, J. Lynn, C. Brinegar, R. Ash, Scali, Anne Armstrong, J. Schlesinger, K. Rush, & family members.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-E0169-01A, Swearing in ceremony for Secretary of Defense Elliott L. Richardson with President Nixon and Chief Justice Burger. 2/2/1973, Washington, D.C. White House, East Room.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-E0169-16A, President Nixon and Chief Justice Burger at the swearing-in ceremonies for Cabinet and Subcabinet members. 2/2/1973, Washington, D.C. White House, East Room.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-E0169-17A, President Nixon and Chief Justice Burger at the swearing-in ceremonies for Cabinet and Subcabinet members. 2/2/1973, Washington, D.C. White House, East Room.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-E0169-22A, President Nixon and Chief Justice Burger at the swearing-in ceremonies for Cabinet and Subcabinet members. 2/2/1973, Washington, D.C. White House, East Room.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-E0169-24A, President Nixon and Chief Justice Burger at the swearing-in ceremonies for Cabinet and Subcabinet members. 2/2/1973, Washington, D.C. White House, East Room.

    Roll WHPO-E0170 Photographer: Kightlinger, Jack | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-E0170-, President Nixon and Pat Nixon seated during a luncheon held in-honor of British Prime Minister Edward Heath at the British Embassy. 2/2/1973, Washington, D.C. British Embassy. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Edward Heath; Rowland Baring, Earl of Cromer; Esmé Baring, Lady Cromer; William Rogers, Shultz, guests.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-E0170-03, President Nixon and Pat Nixon arriving at the British Embassy with British Prime Minister Edward Heath, Ambassador Rowland Baring, the Earl of Cromer, and Esmé Baring, the Lady Cromer for a luncheon honoring Prime Minister Heath. 2/2/1973, Washington, D.C. British Embassy. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Edward Heath; Rowland Baring, Earl of Cromer; Esmé Baring, Lady Cromer; guests.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-E0170-03-19, President Nixon and Pat Nixon arriving at the British Embassy with British Prime Minister Edward Heath for a luncheon honoring Prime Minister Heath. 2/2/1973, Washington, D.C. British Embassy. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Edward Heath; Rowland Baring, Earl of Cromer; Esmé Baring, Lady Cromer; William Rogers, Shultz, guests.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-E0170-13, President Nixon and Pat Nixon sitting at a small round dining table with British Prime Minister Edward Heath and Lady Cromer during a luncheon honoring Prime Minister Heath. 2/2/1973, Washington, D.C. British Embassy. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Edward Heath; Esmé Baring, Lady Cromer; guests.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-E0170-20, President Nixon and British Prime Minister Edward Heath on the grounds of the U.S. Naval Observatory. 2/2/1973, Washington, D.C. U.S. Naval Observatory, grounds. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Edward Heath; Rowland Baring, Earl of Cromer; Esmé Baring, Lady Cromer; William Rogers, Shultz, guests.

    Roll WHPO-E0171 Photographer: Schumacher, Karl | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-E0171-, Deputy Special Assistant John Nidecker receiving a gift presentation from a couple dressed in African attire. 2/2/1973, Washington, D.C. unknown. John E. Nidecker, unidentified man and woman.

    Roll WHPO-E0172 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-E0172-, President Nixon and British Prime Minister Edward Heath at Aspen Lodge. 2/2/1973, Camp David, Maryland grounds, Aspen Lodge. President Nixon, Edward Heath, William Rogers, Kissinger, Sir Burke Trend, Sir Alec Douglas-Home, Sir Denis Greenhill, Walter Annenberg, the Earl of Cromer, Robert Armstrong.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-E0172-11, President Nixon and British Prime Minister Edward Heath walking back to Aspen Lodge from the woods on a foggy day. 2/2/1973, Camp David, Maryland grounds, Aspen Lodge. President Nixon, Edward Heath.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-E0172-14, President Nixon near the Aspen Lodge from the woods on a foggy day. 2/2/1973, Camp David, Maryland grounds, Aspen Lodge. President Nixon, Edward Heath.

    Roll WHPO-E0173 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-E0173-10A-11A, The Aspen Lodge grounds at Camp David during a dense fog. 2/2/1973, Camp David, Maryland grounds, Aspen Lodge.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-E0173-12A-14A, President Nixon and British Prime Minister Edward Heath walk in the dense fog toward Aspen Lodge at Camp David. 2/2/1973, Camp David, Maryland grounds, Aspen Lodge. President Nixon, Edward Heath.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-E0173-14A, President Nixon and British Prime Minister Edward Heath walk in the dense fog toward Aspen Lodge at Camp David. 2/2/1973, Camp David, Maryland grounds, Aspen Lodge.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-E0173-15A, President Nixon walking by himself in the dense fog toward Aspen Lodge at Camp David. 2/2/1973, Camp David, Maryland grounds, Aspen Lodge. President Nixon.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-E0173-16A-17A, President Nixon and an unidentified man stand at the doorstep of Aspen Lodge in Camp David. 2/2/1973, Camp David, Maryland grounds, Aspen Lodge. President Nixon, unidentified man (possibly a secret service agent).

  • 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.

    K - Informal Presidential Remarks

    • WHCA-SR-K-035
      Toast to Edward Heath-British Embassy, Washington, D.C. (2/2/1973)

      Runtime: 0:04

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

    P - Formal Presidential Remarks

    • WHCA-SR-P-730205
      Swearing-in ceremony for Cabinet members with Chief Justice Burger, ER, HD, Peter Brennan, JTL, Claude Brinegar, John Scali, AA, James Schlesinger, Kenneth Rush, WS, Snead, John Whitaker, Frank Carlucci, Krough, Ambassador William Porter, Will. (2/2/1973)

      Runtime: 7:32

      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-6091
      "Today" Show excerpt.
      ALL NETWORKS
      Runtime: 00:10:34
    • WHCA-6097
      Weekly News Summary, Tape I.
      ALL NETWORKS
      Runtime: 01:32:00

      1. Reasoner/Jarriel/Clark: President Nixon's State of the Union address message to the Congress with Caspar Weinberger. Time Code Start: 00:00. Keywords: Presidents, speeches, Congress, House of Representatives, Senate, Senators. Network: ABC.

      2. Reasoner/Bennett: South Vietnam's President Thieu skeptical; Ceasefire violations; International Commission of Control and Supervision (ICCS). Time Code Start: 04:45. Keywords: Vietnam War, Vietnam Prisoner of War, releases, exchanges, ceasefires, management organizations. Network: ABC.

      3. Reasoner/Mariano: Lows POWs. Time Code Start: 08:06. Keywords: Vietnam War, Vietnam Prisoner of War. Network: ABC.

      4. Reasoner/Ellis: Peking, China celebration film. Time Code Start: 12:35. Keywords: People's Republic of China, holidays, celebrations, movies. Network: ABC.

      5. Reasoner/Donaldson: Watergate. Time Code Start: 13:06. Keywords: Watergate, Senate committee hearings, investigations, testimony, testify, cover-ups, break-in, burglary, theft, plumbers, scandals. Network: ABC.

      6. Chancellor/Valeriani: President Nixon's State of the Union address message and Congressional reaction; Cabinet offices sworn in today with President Nixon. Time Code Start: 14:50. Keywords: Presidents, speeches, Congress, House of Representatives, Senate, Senators, swearings in, staff, officials. Network: NBC.

      7. Chancellor: Unemployment at 5%; President Nixon nominated for Nobel Peace Prize. Time Code Start: 17:27. Keywords: jobs, unemployment, statistics , world, awards, medals, nominations, Presidents. Network: NBC.

      8. Chancellor/Jones: Vietnam Ceasefire news; released Viet Cong POWs being released (film); Quang Tri; Laos POW list. Time Code Start: 18:05. Keywords: Laos, Vietnam War, People's Liberation Armed Forces (PLAF), National Liberation Front (NLF), VC, military, truces, treaty, treaties, peace, ceasefires, Vietnam Prisoner of War, releases. Network: NBC.

      9. Chancellor: Watergate trial. Time Code Start: 22:23. Keywords: Watergate, Senate committee hearings, investigations, testimony, testify, cover-ups, break-in, burglary, theft, plumbers, scandals. Network: NBC.

      10. Cronkite/Rather: President Nixon's State of the Union address message submitted in writing, swearing in new cabinet; Weinberger; President Nixon nominated for Nobel Peace Prize. Time Code Start: 23:02. Keywords: Presidents, speeches, Congress, House of Representatives, Senate, Senators, medals, world awards, medals, nominations, documents. Network: CBS.

      11. Cronkite/Wagner: No major battles in Vietnam; International Commission of Control and Supervision (ICCS) leaves Saigon, Vietnam. Time Code Start: 26:07. Keywords: Vietnam War, Vietnam Prisoner of War, releases, exchanges, ceasefires, management organizations. Network: CBS.

      12. Cronkite/Schorr: Unemployment down to 5%; Watergate trial, Sirica not convinced that the truth is out. Time Code Start: 28:55. Keywords: jobs, unemployment, statistics , Watergate, Senate committee hearings, investigations, testimony, testify, cover-ups, break-in, burglary, theft, plumbers, scandals, bugging, bugs, wiretapping, wire taps, surveillance, spying, investigations, recordings. Network: CBS.

      13. Cronkite/Schakne: Energy crisis. Time Code Start: 31:05. Keywords: petroleum, oil, gasoline, fuel, shortages, rationing, natural resources. Network: CBS.

Context (External Sources)