January 25, 1973

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• Executive Order 11702—Relative to the Executive Office of the President

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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 25 January 1973

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Vol. IX, Vietnam, October 1972-January 1973

America Leaves the War, December 30, 1972-January 27, 1973

• 335. Memorandum From the Assistant to the President (Haldeman) to the President’s Assistant for National Security Affairs (Kissinger), Washington, January 25, 1973

  Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 341, Subject Files, HAK/President Memos. Eyes Only. “Personal” and “Eyes Only” are written on the first page in an unknown hand. Printed from a copy that Haldeman did not initial or sign.

Vol. XXVII, Iran; Iraq, 1973-1976

Iran, January-August 1973

• 4. Telephone Conversation Between President Nixon and Director of Central Intelligence Helms, Washington, January 25, 1973, 6:18-6:22 p.m.

  Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, White House Tapes, Oval Office, Conversation 36–113. No classification marking. The editor transcribed the portion of the tape recording published here specifically for this volume. Helms was appointed Ambassador to Iran on February 8.

Vol. XXXVIII, Part 1, Foundations of Foreign Policy, 1973-1976

Foundations of Foreign Policy, 1973-1976

• 1. Memorandum From President Nixon to the White House Chief of Staff (Haldeman), Washington, January 25, 1973

  Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, Staff Member and Office Files, White House Special Files, President’s Personal Files, Memoranda From the President, 1969–1974, Box 4, Memos—January 1973. No classification marking. Printed from an uninitialed copy.

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

U.S.-Cuba Hijacking Agreement, 1969-February 1973

• 141. Information Memorandum from Assistant Secretary for Inter-American Affairs (Meyer) and Acting Legal Adviser (Brower) to Secretary of State Rogers, Washington, January 25, 1973

  Meyer informed Rogers that Swiss Ambassador Masnata reported that the Cubans were ready to accept the latest U.S. proposal on the hijacking agreement with two changes in the draft. Meyer suggested that the United States accept one change and that the Cuban Government agree to accept the U.S. language on the other.
  
  Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Files 1970-73, AV 12. Secret; Exdis. Drafted by Hurwitch and Feldman. Rogers wrote “OK” and initialed the memorandum. He also asked Eliot: “Is this acceptable to the Justice Dept?”

Vol. E-2, Documents on Arms Control and Nonproliferation, 1969-1972

Chemical and Biological Warfare; Geneva Protocol; Biological Weapons Convention

• 276. Memorandum From the Acting Chairman of the National Security Council Under Secretaries Committee (Johnson) to President Nixon, Washington, January 25, 1973

  The memorandum summarized the Annual Review of the U.S. chemical warfare and biological research program. It included discussion on the issue of limiting riot control agents and herbicides in Vietnam.
  
  Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, NSC Institutional Files (H-Files), Boxes H–212 and H–213, NSDM 35. Top Secret. The attached Annual Review is not published.

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

Saudi Arabia

• 78. Telegram From the Embassy in Saudi Arabia to the Department of State, Jidda, January 25, 1973, 1412Z

  Summary: The Embassy reported on conversations with Foreign Minister Umar al-Saqqaf regarding Saudi Arabia’s position vis-à-vis the Arab-Israeli dispute.
  
  Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Foreign Policy File, 1970–73, POL 27–14 Arab-Israeli. Confidential. Repeated to Amman, Beirut, Kuwait City, Tripoli, and Tel Aviv.

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

• 405-1; Unknown between 7:54 a.m. & 8:38 a.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President)
• 405-2; Unknown between 7:54 a.m. & 8:38 a.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Haldeman, H. R. ("Bob")
• 405-3; Unknown between 7:54 a.m. & 8:38 a.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); [Unknown person(s)]
• 405-4; Unknown between 7:54 a.m. & 8:38 a.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); White House operator
• 405-5; 8:38 a.m. - 8:39 a.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Bull, Stephen B.
• 405-6; Unknown between 8:39 a.m. & 9:01 a.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); [Unknown person(s)]
• 405-7; 9:01 a.m. - 9:03 a.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Bull, Stephen B.
• 405-8; Unknown between 9:01 a.m. & 9:03 a.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President)
• 405-9; 9:05 a.m. - 9:34 a.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Haldeman, H. R. ("Bob"); Bull, Stephen B.
• 405-10; 12:45 p.m. - 12:45 p.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); [Unknown person(s)]
• 405-11; 12:45 p.m. - 2:16 p.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Haldeman, H. R. ("Bob")
• 405-12; Unknown between 2:16 p.m. & 3:31 p.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Sanchez, Manolo
• 405-13; Unknown between 2:16 p.m. & 3:31 p.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Sanchez, Manolo
• 405-14; Unknown between 2:16 p.m. & 3:31 p.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Sanchez, Manolo
• 405-15; Unknown between 2:16 p.m. & 3:31 p.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); [Unknown person(s)]
• 405-16; 3:31 p.m. - 4:33 p.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Colson, Charles W.; Haldeman, H. R. ("Bob"); Sanchez, Manolo

Oval Office

• 842-1; Unknown between 11:06 a.m. & 11:18 p.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Sanchez, Manolo
• 842-2; Unknown between 11:06 a.m. & 11:18 p.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Bull, Stephen B.
• 842-3; Unknown between 11:06 a.m. & 11:18 p.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Bull, Stephen B.
• 842-4; Unknown between 11:06 a.m. & 11:18 p.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President)
• 842-5; Unknown between 11:06 a.m. & 11:18 p.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President)
• 842-6; Unknown between 11:06 a.m. & 11:18 p.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); [Unknown person(s)]
• 842-7; 11:18 a.m. - 11:39 a.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Haldeman, H. R. ("Bob"); Sanchez, Manolo; Bull, Stephen B.
• 842-8; 11:39 a.m. - 12:42 p.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Rabin, Yitzhak; Atkins, Oliver F. ("Ollie"); Kissinger, Henry A.; [Unknown person(s)]; Sanchez, Manolo
• 842-9; 12:43 p.m. - 12:44 p.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); [Unknown person(s)]
• 842-10; Unknown between 4:55 p.m. & 5:00 p.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Sanchez, Manolo; [Unknown person(s)]
• 842-11; Unknown between 4:55 p.m. & 5:00 p.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Bull, Stephen B.
• 842-12; Unknown between 4:55 p.m. & 5:00 p.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Bull, Stephen B.
• 842-13; 5:00 p.m. - 6:58 p.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Haldeman, H. R. ("Bob"); Ehrlichman, John D.; Bull, Stephen B.; [Unknown person(s)]; Kissinger, Henry A.; Sanchez, Manolo; White House operator; Helms, Richard M.

White House Telephone

• 36-110; Unknown between 7:54 a.m. & 8:38 a.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); White House operator
• 36-111; 8:38 a.m. - 8:39 a.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Bull, Stephen B.
• 36-112; Unknown between 5:34 p.m. & 6:18 p.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); White House operator
• 36-113; 6:18 p.m. - 6:22 p.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Helms, Richard M.
• 36-114; Unknown between 6:22 p.m., 1/25 & 1:18 p.m., 12/27; Haldeman, H. R. ("Bob"); White House operator

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-E0104 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: B&W

• Frame(s): WHPO-E0104-02-22, The funeral ceremony for former President Lyndon Johnson (LBJ) at the National City Christian Church in Washington D.C. A large Presidential Seal is displayed among floral arrangements. The American Flag draped casket sits in the center of the transept. Opera singer Leontyne Price singing. 1/25/1973, Washington, D.C. interior, steps, The National City Christian Church. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Lady Bird Johnson, Johnson family members, Rev. George Davis, Leontyne Price, W. Marvin Watson, Nixon family members, choir, guests, military personnel.
• Frame(s): WHPO-E0104-11, Opera singer Leontyne Price singing during the funeral ceremony for former President Lyndon B. Johnson (LBJ) at National City Christian Church in Washington, D.C. 1/25/1973, Washington, D.C. interior, steps, The National City Christian Church. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Lady Bird Johnson, Johnson family members, Rev. George Davis, Leontyne Price (performing with choir), W. Marvin Watson, Nixon family members, choir, guests, military personnel.
• Frame(s): WHPO-E0104-21, The funeral ceremony for former President Lyndon Johnson (LBJ) at the National City Christian Church in Washington D.C. An unidentified man speaking at the pulpit during the funeral service. 1/25/1973, Washington, D.C. interior, steps, The National City Christian Church. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Lady Bird Johnson, Johnson family members, Rev. George Davis, Leontyne Price (performing with choir), W. Marvin Watson, Nixon family members, choir, guests, military personnel.
• Frame(s): WHPO-E0104-23, The funeral ceremony for former President Lyndon Johnson (LBJ) at the National City Christian Church in Washington D.C. The Johnson family stands outside the church while Mr. Robb with hand on heart, grandson Patrick Nugent (6) salutes, as does an unidenfied General standing with Former First Lady Lady Bird Johnson. The military marching band is performing on the steps. 1/25/1973, Washington, D.C. interior, steps, The National City Christian Church. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Lady Bird Johnson, Johnson family members, military officials, band, and honor guards, Members of Congress and Senate.
• Frame(s): WHPO-E0104-23-24, The funeral ceremony for former President Lyndon Johnson (LBJ) at the National City Christian Church in Washington D.C. Former President Lyndon Johnson's (LBJ) family with the Nixon family and others on the church steps after the funeral ceremony. 1/25/1973, Washington, D.C. interior, steps, The National City Christian Church. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Lady Bird Johnson, Johnson family members, Rev. George Davis, Leontyne Price, W. Marvin Watson, Nixon family members, choir, guests, military personnel.

Roll WHPO-E0105 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: Color

• Frame(s): WHPO-E0105-01A-20A, The funeral ceremony for former President Lyndon Johnson (LBJ) at the National City Christian Church in Washington D.C. A large Presidential Seal is displayed among floral arrangements. The American Flag draped casket sits in the center of the transept. 1/25/1973, Washington, D.C. interior, steps, The National City Christian Church. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Lady Bird Johnson, Johnson family members, Rev. George Davis, Leontyne Price, W. Marvin Watson, Nixon family members, choir, guests, military personnel.
• Frame(s): WHPO-E0105-13A, The funeral ceremony for former President Lyndon Johnson (LBJ) at the National City Christian Church in Washington D.C. A large Presidential Seal is displayed among floral arrangements. The American Flag draped casket sits in the center of the transept. 1/25/1973, Washington, D.C. interior, steps, The National City Christian Church. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Lady Bird Johnson, Johnson family members, Rev. George Davis, Leontyne Price, W. Marvin Watson, Nixon family members, choir, guests, military personnel.
• Frame(s): WHPO-E0105-21A-34A, Military personnel carrying former President Lyndon B. Johnson's (LBJ) coffin down the church steps. Members of the Johnson family, President Nixon and pat Nixon and others following the procession. 1/25/1973, Washington, D.C. interior, steps, The National City Christian Church. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Lady Bird Johnson, Johnson family members, Rev. George Davis, Leontyne Price, W. Marvin Watson, Nixon family members, choir, guests, military personnel.
• Frame(s): WHPO-E0105-25A, The funeral ceremony for former President Lyndon Johnson (LBJ) at the National City Christian Church in Washington D.C. Military honor guard pallbearers carry the casket away from the church ahead of Johnson family members processing down the church steps. 1/25/1973, Washington, D.C. interior, steps, The National City Christian Church. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Lady Bird Johnson, Johnson family members, Rev. George Davis, W. Marvin Watson, Nixon family members, choir, guests, military personnel.
• Frame(s): WHPO-E0105-30A, The funeral ceremony for former President Lyndon Johnson (LBJ) at the National City Christian Church in Washington D.C. The Johnson family stand outside the church, grandson Patrick Nugent (6) salutes, as does an unidenfied General standing with Former First Lady Lady Bird Johnson. The military marching band is performing on the steps. 1/25/1973, Washington, D.C. interior, steps, The National City Christian Church. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Lady Bird Johnson, Johnson family members, military personnel.

Roll WHPO-E0106 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

• Frame(s): WHPO-E0106-, President Nixon seated at his desk with Israeli Ambassador Yitzhak Rabin. 1/25/1973, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, Yitzhak Rabin.

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.

I - Various Administration Events

• WHCA-SR-I-126
  Burial ceremony for President Johnson at the LBJ ranch, with Billy Graham and John Connally [2 copies]. (1/25/1973)
  
  Original Format: 1/4-inch reel-to-reel audiotape. Original source type: Original.

P - Formal Presidential Remarks

• WHCA-SR-P-730117
  Radio speech on the proposed federal budget. (1/25/1973)
  
  Runtime: 11:02
  
  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-6050
  LBJ Funeral Coverage-Memorial. Richard Nixon, Pat Nixon, Nixon family and officials.
  NBC
  Runtime: 01:03:54
• WHCA-6051
  LBJ Funeral Coverage-Memorial.
  NBC
  Runtime: 01:33:46
• WHCA-6052
  LBJ Funeral Coverage-Memorial. FTN: Senator Griffin; "I&A": Gov. Bond and Salmon.
  CBS, ABC
  Runtime: 01:04:23
• WHCA-6053
  LBJ Funeral Coverage-Memorial. John D. Ehrlichman.
  NBC
  Runtime: 01:05:05
• WHCA-6054
  LBJ Funeral Coverage-Memorial.
  NBC, NBC
  Runtime: 00:06:04
• WHCA-6055
  LBJ Funeral Services in Texas.
  CBS
  Runtime: 00:36:11
• WHCA-6056
  LBJ Funeral Service in Texas.
  NBC
  Runtime: 01:00:18
• WHCA-6057
  LBJ Funeral Services in Texas.
  ABC
  Runtime: 01:02:22
• WHCA-6066
  Weekly News Summary, Tape IX.
  ALL NETWORKS
  Runtime: 0:30
  
  1. Headlines: former President Johnson (LBJ) is buried, South Vietnam's President Thieu denounces ceasefire Control Commission, Cambodian government declares unilateral ceasefire, President Nixon's budget cuts back on "Great Society" programs. Time Code Start: 00:17. Keywords: Presidents, death, memorials, funerals, internments, burials, economy, economics, programs, agencies,Cambodia, Vietnam War, ceasefires. Network: ABC.
  
  2. Film report on former President Johnson's (LBJ) honors in the Capitol (Washington, D.C.). Time Code Start: 01:16. Keywords: Presidents, death, memorials, ceremony, ceremonies, media, reports. Network: ABC.
  
  3. Film report on former President Johnson (LBJ) funeral in the Texas hill country. Time Code Start: 02:42. Keywords: Presidents, death memorials, burials, internments, religious services, funerals. Network: ABC.
  
  4. Commercials. Time Code Start: 04:40. Keywords: advertisements, ads, TV spots, television. Network: ABC.
  
  5. Report on ceasefire developments: Laos, Cambodia announce plans to end hostilities, film report on planning for International Control Commission (the ceasefire observers). Time Code Start: 05:40. Keywords: Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam War, truces, treaty, treaties, peace, ceasefires. Network: ABC.
  
  6. Intense last minute fighting reported in Vietnam. Time Code Start: 07:58. Keywords: Vietnam War, reports. Network: ABC.
  
  7. Commercials. Time Code Start: 08:36. Keywords: advertisements, ads, TV spots, television. Network: ABC.
  
  8. First report in retrospective series on U.S. involvement in Vietnam: The U.S. military role; a film montage of combat footage, interviews with Colonel David Hackworth, and analysis of military failures in training and tactics in Vietnam. Time Code Start: 09:38. Keywords: Vietnam War, Armed Forces, military, troops. Network: ABC.
  
  9. Commercials. Time Code Start: 21:46. Keywords: advertisements, ads, TV spots, television. Network: ABC.
  
  10. Report on Chicago, Illinois school teachers strike negotiations. Time Code Start: 23:46. Keywords: schools, instructors, staff, strikes, boycotts. Network: ABC.
  
  11. Record 1974 budget includes cuts in "Great Society" programs. Time Code Start: 24:07. Keywords: economy, economics, budgets, finances, recession, inflation, money, wages, costs, unemployment, prices, payments. Network: ABC.
  
  12. Commercials. Time Code Start: 24:52. Keywords: advertisements, ads, TV spots, television. Network: ABC.
  
  13. Howard K. Smith: commentary on former President Johnson (LBJ) and the press. Time Code Start: 25:54. Keywords: Presidents, death, media, reports, documentary, news, celebrities. Network: ABC.
• WHCA-6067
  Weekly News Summary, Tape X.
  ALL NETWORKS
  Runtime: 00:59:15
  
  1. Headline stories: American soldier dies in Vietnam 48 hours before ceasefire; former President Johnson (LBJ) buried in Texas. Time Code Start: 00:26. Keywords: Presidents, heads of state, leaders, death, ceremonies, memorials, Vietnam War, ceasefires, military, combat, casualties. Network: NBC.
  
  2. Film report of ceremonies honoring former President Johnson (LBJ): Lying in state in the Capitol rotunda, memorial services, funeral in Texas. Time Code Start: 01:01. Keywords: Presidents, death memorials, burials, internments, religious services, funerals. Network: NBC.
  
  3. Commercials. Time Code Start: 07:39. Keywords: advertisements, ads, TV spots, television. Network: NBC.
  
  4. U.S. serviceman killed in artillery attack on Bin Hoa air base in Vietnam. Time Code Start: 08:44. Keywords: Vietnam War, Armed Forces, military, air bases, airfields, airports. Network: NBC.
  
  5. Last week's Vietnam casualty report. Time Code Start: 09:02. Keywords: Vietnam War, killed in action, KIA, death tolls, fatalities, casualty, casualties, military, troops. Network: NBC.
  
  6. Film report on intense last minute fighting to gain advantage before ceasefire goes into effect. Time Code Start: 09:29. Keywords: Vietnam War, ceasefires. Network: NBC.
  
  7. South Vietnam's President Thieu says political struggle will continue, doubts effectiveness of ceasefire observers. Time Code Start: 10:28. Keywords: South Vietnam, Presidents, speeches, statements, Vietnam War, ceasefires. Network: NBC.
  
  8. Film report on South Vietnam's President Thieu meeting with South Vietnam's National Police. Time Code Start: 10:49. Keywords: Presidents, South Vietnam, Vietnamese, Armed Forces, security, police, meetings. Network: NBC.
  
  9. Unconfirmed reports that Vice President Agnew will visit Southeast Asia. Time Code Start: 13:14. Keywords: Vice Presidents, travel, trips, Asian, Southeast Asia, Philippines, China, Thailand, Nepal, Afghanistan, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Australia, New Zealand. Network: NBC.
  
  10. Commercials. Time Code Start: 13:31. Keywords: advertisements, ads, TV spots, television. Network: NBC.
  
  11. Report on preparations for signing and implementation of the ceasefire. Time Code Start: 14:31. Keywords: Vietnam War, ceasefires, peace, bills, laws, signings, treaty, treaties, signing ceremony. Network: NBC.
  
  12. Film report from Paris on the arrival of communist dignitaries for the ceasefire signing. Time Code Start: 15:09. Keywords: Vietnam War, ceasefires, peace, bills, laws, signings, treaty, treaties, signing ceremony. Network: NBC.
  
  13. Viet Cong negotiator Madame Nguyen Thi Binh to sign ceasefire agreement for the Provisional Revolutionary Government of South Vietnam. Time Code Start: 17:11. Keywords: Paris Peace Talks, Vietnam War, ceasefires, treaty, treaties, negotiations, women, officials, People's Liberation Armed Forces (PLAF), National Liberation Front (NLF), VC. Network: NBC.
  
  14. Hungary, Poland, Indonesia and Canada to serve as observers on ceasefire International Commission of Control and Supervision (ICCS). Time Code Start: 17:28. Keywords: Vietnam War, Vietnam Prisoner of War, releases, exchanges, ceasefires, management organizations. Network: NBC.
  
  15. Commercials. Time Code Start: 19:43. Keywords: advertisements, ads, TV spots, television. Network: NBC.
  
  16. Report on the 1974 budget, cuts in social programs expected. Time Code Start: 20:47. Keywords: economy, economics, budgets, finances, recession, inflation, money, wages, costs, unemployment, prices, payments. Network: NBC.
  
  17. Film report from Memphis, Tennessee on second day of court-ordered busing. Whites boycott public schools. Time Code Start: 21:34. Keywords: bills, laws, legislation, desegregation, racism, racial discrimination, African Americans, schools, students, transportation, boycotts, protests. Network: NBC.
  
  18. Update on volcanic eruptions at Vestman Island, Iceland. Time Code Start: 23:25. Keywords: dormant volcanoes, natural disasters, explosions. Network: NBC.
  
  19. Harvard asks Kissinger to decide whether he will return to a governement teaching post. Time Code Start: 23:49. Keywords: cabinet, advisors, employment, education, colleges, univerisities, instructors. Network: NBC.
  
  20. Governor George Wallace to be operated on. Time Code Start: 24:08. Keywords: Governors, Presidential elections, campaigns, primaries, candidates, reports, assassinations, shootings. Network: NBC.
  
  21. FBI reports on underworld convictions, prosecutions. Time Code Start: 24:18. Keywords: Federal Bureau of Investigations, mobsters, mafia, organized crime. Network: NBC.
  
  22. Commercials. Time Code Start: 24:48. Keywords: advertisements, ads, TV spots, television. Network: NBC.
  
  23. Film report on Operation Head Start program started by former President Johnson (LBJ) in a town near his Texas ranch. Time Code Start: 25:49. Keywords: Presidents, youth, aid, organizations, establisment, Great Society, programs, minorities, education, funding, financial aid, war on poverty. Network: NBC.
  
  24. Commercials. Time Code Start: 27:25. Keywords: advertisements, ads, TV spots, television. Network: NBC.
  
  25. Vietnam: American killed in attack on air base, last-minute fighting intensifies. Time Code Start: 30:52. Keywords: Vietnam War, military, troops, bases, airports. Network: CBS.
  
  26. Film report from Paris on Viet Cong negotiator Madame Nguyen Thi Binh's comments about President Nixon's remarks on Republic of South Vietnam and the Provisional Revolutionary Government. Time Code Start: 31:52. Keywords: Paris Peace Talks, Vietnam War, treaty, treaties, negotiations, women, officials, statements, People's Liberation Armed Forces (PLAF), National Liberation Front (NLF), VC. Network: CBS.
  
  27. Film report of Secretary of State Rogers meeting with United Nations (U.N.) Secretary General Kurt Waldheim; Canadian Foreign Secretary Mitchell Sharpe regarding ceasefire arrangements. Time Code Start: 32:21. Keywords: cabinet, advisors, organization of nations, intergovernmental alliance, war, ceasefires. Network: CBS.
  
  28. Cambodian government says it will halt offensive operations with ceasefire to allow North Vietnamese troops to withdraw. Time Code Start: 33:38. Keywords: Vietnam War, ceasefires, military, bombings, Cambodia. Network: CBS.
  
  29. Commercials. Time Code Start: 33:58. Keywords: advertisements, ads, TV spots, television. Network: CBS.
  
  30. Film report on South Vietnam's President Thieu's remarks on the ceasefire, visit to South Vietnam's National Police headquarters. Time Code Start: 35:02. Keywords: South Vietnam, Presidents, security, police, meetings, Vietnam War, ceasefires. Network: CBS.
  
  31. Report on last week's Vietnam casualties. Time Code Start: 38:08. Keywords: Vietnam War, killed in action, KIA, death tolls, fatalities, casualty, casualties, military, troops. Network: CBS.
  
  32. Commercials. Time Code Start: 38:37. Keywords: advertisements, ads, TV spots, television. Network: CBS.
  
  33. Film report on funeral and honor services for former President Johnson (LBJ). Time Code Start: 39:38. Keywords: Presidents, death memorials, burials, internments, religious services, funerals. Network: CBS.
  
  34. Energy companies blame oil crisis on President Nixon import policy. Time Code Start: 43:56. Keywords: Presidents, speeches, petroleum, drilling, oil supply, oil supplies, imports. Network: CBS.
  
  35. Commercials. Time Code Start: 44:31. Keywords: advertisements, ads, TV spots, television. Network: CBS.
  
  36. Special Report on the Energy Crisis, Part Two: The Energy Crisis and Government Policies. Reviews natural gas shortage. Time Code Start: 45:36. Keywords: petroleum, oil, gasoline, fuel, shortages, rationing, reports. Network: CBS.
  
  37. Food, liquor rationing reported in Chile [time correct?]. Time Code Start: 53:42. Keywords: food, alcohol, shortages, rationing, demonstrations, rally, protesters, demonstraters, demonstrators. Network: CBS.
  
  38. Tentative agreement reached in Chicago, Illinois teachers strike. Time Code Start: 54:01. Keywords: schools, instructors, staff, strikes, boycotts. Network: CBS.
  
  39. Film update report on Bardstown, Kentucky, a small town that lost twelve men in Vietnam. Time Code Start: 54:20. Keywords: Vietnam War, military, Killed in Action, KIA, death tolls, fatalities, casualties. Network: CBS.
  
  40. Commercials. Time Code Start: 54:42. Keywords: advertisements, ads, TV spots, television. Network: CBS.
  
  41. Commercials. Time Code Start: 57:55. Keywords: advertisements, ads, TV spots, television. Network: CBS.

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