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January 4, 1972

Introduction

This almanac page for Tuesday, January 4, 1972, pulls together various records created by the federal government and links to additional resources which can provide context about the events of the day.

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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 San Clemente, California

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

    Digitized versions can be found at HathiTrust.

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

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

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

Archival Holdings

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

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

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

    Nixon Library Holdings

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National Security Documents

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

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

    Vol. II, Organization and Management of U.S. Foreign Policy, 1969-1972

    The Intelligence Community and the White House

    Vol. V, United Nations, 1969-1972

    High-Level Meetings; Miscellaneous Issues

    Special Meetings of the Security Council

    Appointments of Senior UN Personnel

    Vol. XX, Southeast Asia, 1969-1972

    Philippines

    Vol. XXIX, Eastern Mediterranean, 1969-1972

    Turkey

    • 452. Telegram From the Department of State to the Embassy in Turkey, Washington, January 4, 1972, 2335Z

      Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 633, Country Files, Middle East, Turkey, Vol. III. Secret; Exdis; Noforn. Drafted by Dillon; cleared in NEA, PM/MAS, EUR/RPM, and S; and approved by Sisco. Repeated to Athens, London, Nicosia, Sofia, USUN, USNATO, Istanbul, Izmir, Adana, SecDef, JCS, USCINCEUR, and USDOCOSOUTH.

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

    International Environmental Policy

    Oceans Policy

    • 419. National Security Decision Memorandum 147, Washington, January 4, 1972

      The President approved submission to Congress of an amendment to the Fishermen’s Protective Act and issued instructions for further negotiations with the Ecuadorian Government.

      Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 364, Subject Files, National Security Defense Memoranda, Nos. 145-264. Secret. A note attached to a January 6 copy of this NSDM, which was addressed by McIntyre apparently to Samuel De Palma, reads: “Sam: Meyer, Stevenson and McKernan feel the emphasis placed on Ecuador’s straits position is wrong and are trying to get greater negotiating flexibility from the White House.” (Department of State Files, OES/OLP/OCEANS Files: Lot 90 D 180, Box 3, POL 33.14(c), CEP talks on fisheries).

    Vol. E-5, Part 1, Documents on Sub-Saharan Africa, 1969-1972

    The Horn

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

    Bangladesh, December 1971-December 1972

    • 381. Telegram 79 From the Embassy in Pakistan to the Department of State, Islamabad, January 4, 1972, 1255Z

      Foreign Secretary Sultan Khan told Deputy Chief of Mission Sober that his Government continued to view “premature” recognition of Bangladesh as a hostile act. Pakistani President Bhutto felt that there was still the possibility that a political link could be maintained between what his Government continued to refer to as the two wings of Pakistan.

      Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Files 1970–73, POL 16 BANGLA DESH. Confidential. Repeated to Dacca, Karachi, Lahore, London, Moscow, and New Delhi.

    • 382. Telegram 1047 From the Department of State to the Consulate General in Dacca, Washington, January 4, 1972, 2232Z

      Secretary of State Rogers instructed Consul General Spivack to avoid further contact with Bangladesh representatives.

      Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 627, Country Files, Middle East, Pakistan, Vol. IX, Jan-31 Aug 72. Secret; Priority; Nodis. Drafted by Sisco, cleared by Eliot, and approved by Rogers. Repeated to Calcutta, Islamabad, and New Delhi.

    Vol. E-10, Documents on American Republics, 1969-1972

    Ecuador

    • 312. National Security Decision Memorandum 147, Washington, January 4, 1972., Washington, January 4, 1972

      President Nixon approved submission to Congress of an amendment to the Fishermen’s Protective Act and issued instructions for further negotiations with the Ecuadorian Government.

      Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 364, Subject Files, NSDMs, Nos. 145–264. Secret. The December 24, 1971 memorandum is referenced in the source note to Document 418 in Foreign Relations, 1969–1976, volume E–1, Global Issues, 1969–1972. A note, January 6, addressed by McIntyre apparently to De Palma, which was attached to another copy of this NSDM, reads, “Sam: Meyer, Stevenson and McKernan feel the emphasis placed on Ecuador’s straits position is wrong and are trying to get greater negotiating flexibility from the White House.” (Department of State Files, OES/OLP/OCEANS Files: Lot 90 D 180, Box 3, POL 33.14(c), CEP talks on fisheries)

    Nicaragua

    • 511. Airgram A–003 From the Embassy in Nicaragua, January 4, 1972.

      Ambassador Shelton met at his residence with the leadership of the opposition Partido Social Cristiano (PSC), who stated that if the Supreme Electoral Court rejected their petition, the only road to ending Somoza’s dictatorship would be through violent revolution. The Embassy reported that the December 21 Supreme Electoral Court ruling against the PSC’s petition could convince some dissident elements in Nicaragua that violence was the only way.

      Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Files 1970–73, POL 12 NIC. Confidential. Drafted by Turnquist, cleared by Cheek, and approved by Shelton. Repeated to Guatemala, San José, San Salvador, Tegucigalpa, and USCINCSO for POLAD. Stamped notations on the Airgram indicate that it was received at the Department of State at 8:34 a.m. on January 12, at the Bureau of Inter-American Affairs on January 14, and at the RS/AN Analysis Branch.

    Vol. E-13, Documents on China, 1969-1972

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

    Digitized versions can be found in the National Archives Catalog.

Audiovisual Holdings

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

    Roll WHPO-8162 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-8162-, The Project Happy White House tour. 1/4/1972, Washington, D.C. White House. Unidentified Project Happy children, Santa Claus.

    Roll WHPO-8163 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-8163-, Andrew E. Gibson and President Nixon visiting the ship building yards in San Diego with President of the National Steel and Shipbuilding Co. John V. Banks, San Diego Mayor Peter B. Wilson, President of the International Assoc. of Bridge Structural and Ornamental Iron Works John H. Lyons, President of the National Marine Engineers Beneficial Association Jesse M. Calhoun. 1/4/1972, San Diego, California National Steel and Shipbuilding Co. President Nixon, Andrew E. Gibson, John V. Banks, Peter B. Wilson, John H. Lyons, Jesse M. Calhoun, unidentified shipyard and maritime workers.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8163-20, President Nixon reaching out to shake the hand of one of the workers who is on scaffolding above him during a visit to the ship building yards in San Diego with administration and labor officials. 1/4/1972, San Diego, California National Steel and Shipbuilding Co. President Nixon, Andrew E. Gibson; present according to the PDD: John V. Banks, Peter B. Wilson, John H. Lyons, Jesse M. Calhoun, unidentified shipyard and maritime workers.

    Roll WHPO-8164 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-8164-, Andrew E. Gibson and President Nixon visiting the ship building yards in San Diego with President of the National Steel and Shipbuildings Co. John V. Banks, San Diego Mayor Peter B. Wilson, President of the International Assoc. of Bridge Structural and Ornamental Iron Works John H. Lyons, President of the National Marine Engineers Beneficial Association Jesse M. Calhoun. 1/4/1972, San Diego, California National Steel and Shipbuilding Co. President Nixon, Andrew E. Gibson, John V. Banks, Peter B. Wilson, John H. Lyons, Jesse M. Calhoun, unidentified shipyard and maritime workers.

    Roll WHPO-8165 Photographer: Moore, Robert (Supervisor/Director, WHPO Photographic Laboratory) | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-8165-, Andrew E. Gibson and President Nixon visiting the ship building yards in San Diego with President of the National Steel and Shipbuildings Co. John V. Banks, San Diego Mayor Peter B. Wilson, President of the International Assoc. of Bridge Structural and Ornamental Iron Works John H. Lyons, President of the National Marine Engineers Beneficial Association Jesse M. Calhoun. 1/4/1972, San Diego, California National Steel and Shipbuilding Co. President Nixon, Andrew E. Gibson, John V. Banks, Peter B. Wilson, John H. Lyons, Jesse M. Calhoun, unidentified shipyard and maritime workers.

    Roll WHPO-8166 Photographer: Schumacher, Karl | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-8166-, Andrew E. Gibson and President Nixon visiting the ship building yards in San Diego with President of the National Steel and Shipbuildings Co. John V. Banks, San Diego Mayor Peter B. Wilson, President of the International Assoc. of Bridge Structural and Ornamental Iron Works John H. Lyons, President of the National Marine Engineers Beneficial Association Jesse M. Calhoun. 1/4/1972, San Diego, California National Steel and Shipbuilding Co. President Nixon, Andrew E. Gibson, John V. Banks, Peter B. Wilson, John H. Lyons, Jesse M. Calhoun, unidentified shipyard and maritime workers.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8166-05, President Nixon standing on a podium and delivering a speech to an assembled crowd of shipyard and maritime workers. 1/4/1972, San Diego, California National Steel and Shipbuilding Co. President Nixon, unidentified shipyard and maritime workers.

    Roll WHPO-8167 Photographer: Schumacher, Karl | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-8167-, Andrew E. Gibson and President Nixon visiting the ship building yards in San Diego with President of the National Steel and Shipbuildings Co. John V. Banks, San Diego Mayor Peter B. Wilson, President of the International Assoc. of Bridge Structural and Ornamental Iron Works John H. Lyons, President of the National Marine Engineers Beneficial Association Jesse M. Calhoun. 1/4/1972, San Diego, California National Steel and Shipbuilding Co. President Nixon, Andrew E. Gibson, John V. Banks, Peter B. Wilson, John H. Lyons, Jesse M. Calhoun, unidentified shipyard and maritime workers.

    Roll WHPO-8168 Photographer: Schumacher, Karl | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-8168-, Andrew E. Gibson and President Nixon visiting the ship building yards in San Diego with President of the National Steel and Shipbuildings Co. John V. Banks, San Diego Mayor Peter B. Wilson, President of the International Assoc. of Bridge Structural and Ornamental Iron Works John H. Lyons, President of the National Marine Engineers Beneficial Association Jesse M. Calhoun. 1/4/1972, San Diego, California National Steel and Shipbuilding Co. President Nixon, Andrew E. Gibson, John V. Banks, Peter B. Wilson, John H. Lyons, Jesse M. Calhoun, unidentified shipyard and maritime workers.

    Roll WHPO-8169 Photographer: Schumacher, Karl | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-8169-, Andrew E. Gibson and President Nixon visiting the ship building yards in San Diego with President of the National Steel and Shipbuildings Co. John V. Banks, San Diego Mayor Peter B. Wilson, President of the International Assoc. of Bridge Structural and Ornamental Iron Works John H. Lyons, President of the National Marine Engineers Beneficial Association Jesse M. Calhoun. 1/4/1972, San Diego, California National Steel and Shipbuilding Co. President Nixon, Andrew E. Gibson, John V. Banks, Peter B. Wilson, John H. Lyons, Jesse M. Calhoun, unidentified shipyard and maritime workers.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8169-27, President Nixon standing on a podium and delivering a speech to an assembled crowd of shipyard and maritime workers. 1/4/1972, San Diego, California National Steel and Shipbuilding Co. President Nixon, unidentified shipyard and maritime workers.

    Roll WHPO-8170 Photographer: Moore, Robert (Supervisor/Director, WHPO Photographic Laboratory) | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-8170-, Andrew E. Gibson and President Nixon visiting the ship building yards in San Diego with President of the National Steel and Shipbuildings Co. John V. Banks, San Diego Mayor Peter B. Wilson, President of the International Assoc. of Bridge Structural and Ornamental Iron Works John H. Lyons, President of the National Marine Engineers Beneficial Association Jesse M. Calhoun. 1/4/1972, San Diego, California National Steel and Shipbuilding Co. President Nixon, Andrew E. Gibson, John V. Banks, Peter B. Wilson, John H. Lyons, Jesse M. Calhoun, unidentified shipyard and maritime workers.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8170-27, President Nixon standing on a podium and delivering a speech to an assembled crowd of shipyard and maritime workers. 1/4/1972, San Diego, California National Steel and Shipbuilding Co. President Nixon, unidentified shipyard and maritime workers.

    Roll WHPO-8218 Photographer: Kightlinger, Jack | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-8218-10A-27A, Pat Nixon arriving in Ghana during her Goodwill tour. 1/4/1972, Accra, Ghana unknown airport. Pat Nixon, unidentified staff, unidentified officials.

    Roll WHPO-8233 Photographer: Kightlinger, Jack | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-8233-, Pat Nixon in Africa, attending the Inaugural Banquet for Liberia's new President, William Tolbert. 1/4/1972, Monrovia, Liberia, Africa Executive Mansion. Pat Nixon, President William R. Tolbert, Jr., Mrs. Tolbert, unidentified guests.

    Roll WHPO-8234 Photographer: Kightlinger, Jack | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-8234-, Pat Nixon wearing a traditional lappa suit dress and turban near a Liberian women's dance troupe, while attending a National Cultural Center performance in Liberia's Presidential Executive Mansion Garden. 1/4/1972, Monrovia, Liberia, Africa Executive Mansion garden. Pat Nixon, unidentified dance troupe.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8234-17A, Pat Nixon wearing a traditional lappa suit dress and turban near a Liberian women's dance troupe, while attending a National Cultural Center performance in Liberia's Presidential Executive Mansion Garden. 1/4/1972, Monrovia, Liberia, Africa Executive Mansion garden. Pat Nixon, unidentified dance troupe.

    Roll WHPO-8235 Photographer: Kightlinger, Jack | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-8235-, Pat Nixon wearing her Grand Cordon award medal and sash while standing with Rev. Billy Graham, President William Tolbert and other attendees at Tolbert's Inaugural Banquet. 1/4/1972, Monrovia, Liberia, Africa Executive Mansion. Pat Nixon, unidentified banquet guests, President William R. Tolbert, Jr., Mrs. Tolbert, Reverend Billy Graham.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8235-01-10, Pat Nixon attending a National Cultural Center performance in the Liberian Presidential Executive Mansion garden during her Goodwill trip to Africa. 1/4/1972, Monrovia, Liberia, Africa Executive Mansion garden. Pat Nixon, unidentified dance troupe.

    Roll WHPO-8236 Photographer: Kightlinger, Jack | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-8236-, Pat Nixon attending a National Cultural Center dance troupe performance in the Liberian Presidential Executive Mansion garden during her Goodwill trip to Africa. 1/4/1972, Monrovia, Liberia, Africa Executive Mansion garden. Pat Nixon, unidentified dance troupe, President William R. Tolbert, Jr., Mrs. Tolbert, unidentified guests.

    Roll WHPO-8237 Photographer: Kightlinger, Jack | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-8237-, Pat Nixon reviewing military troops with President William R. Tolbert, Jr. at the Barclay Training Center, in Monrovia, Liberia. 1/4/1972, Monrovia, Liberia, Africa Barclay Training Center. Pat Nixon, Liberian troops, President William R. Tolbert, Jr., Mrs. Tolbert, unidentified guests, Grambling College Tiger Marching Band.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8237-15A, Pat Nixon sitting and holding a young child with an unidentified official at the Barclay Training Center, in Monrovia, Liberia. 1/4/1972, Monrovia, Liberia, Africa Barclay Training Center. Pat Nixon, unidentified guests, children.

    Roll WHPO-8238 Photographer: Kightlinger, Jack | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-8238-, Pat Nixon attending a National Cultural Center dance troupe performance in the Liberian Presidential Executive Mansion garden during her Goodwill trip to Africa. 1/4/1972, Monrovia, Liberia, Africa Executive Mansion garden. Pat Nixon, President William R. Tolbert, Jr., Mrs. Tolbert, unidentified guests, unidentified dance troop.

  • 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.

    K - Informal Presidential Remarks

    • WHCA-SR-K-254
      Remarks to shipbuilders/National Steel and Shipbuilding Co.-CA. (1/4/1972)

      Runtime: 15:00

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

    P - Formal Presidential Remarks

    • WHCA-SR-P-720102
      Remarks by President Nixon at National Steel and Shipbuilding Company in San Diego, California. (1/4/1972, San Diego, California)

      Runtime: 0:08:53

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

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

  • 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-254
      Remarks to shipbuilders/National Steel and Shipbuilding Co.-CA. (1/4/1972)

      Runtime: 15:00

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

    P - Formal Presidential Remarks

    • WHCA-SR-P-720102
      Remarks by President Nixon at National Steel and Shipbuilding Company in San Diego, California. (1/4/1972, San Diego, California)

      Runtime: 0:08:53

      Production credits: Audio feed supplied by WHCA; Recorded by JAD (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-4937
      "Today" Show excerpt AND "CBS Morning News" excerpt.
      Eastern Educational Network
      Runtime: 00:24:28
    • WHCA-4938
      Senator Edmund Muskie declares his candidacy for President.
      CBS
      Runtime: 00:11:06
    • WHCA-4939
      "Martin Agronsky: Evening Edition".
      CBS
      Runtime: 00:29:39
    • WHCA-4946
      Weekly News Summary, Tape I.
      ALL NETWORKS
      Runtime: 1:30

      27. Smith: Muskie in the race. Time Code Start: 71:55. Keywords: Senators, Presidential elections, campaigns, campaigning, candidates. Network: ABC.

      28. Smith/Geer: McGovern in New Hampshire primary. Time Code Start: 73:50. Keywords: Presidential elections, campaigns, campaigning, candidates, primaries, voting, conventions, delegates. Network: ABC.

      29. Smith/Gill: President Nixon in San Diego, California and talks to ship builders. Time Code Start: 75:44. Keywords: Presidents, travel, trips, Nixon trips, domestic, speeches, ships, construction workers, laborers, hard hats. Network: ABC.

      30. Reasoner/Koppel: POW families challenge President Nixon's comments on POW releases (Secretary of State Rogers). Time Code Start: 78:07. Keywords: cabinet, advisors, Vietnam War, Vietnam Prisoner of War, military, families. Network: ABC.

      31. Reasoner/Zimmerman: Air war in Vietnam etc.. Time Code Start: 80:09. Keywords: Vietnam War, bombings, aircraft, military, weapons. Network: ABC.

      32. Smith/Dunsmore: First Lady Pat Nixon in Liberia, Africa (on film). Time Code Start: 82:22. Keywords: Presidents, families, wife, travel, First Lady trips, international, Liberian, Africa. Network: ABC.

      33. Reasoner: Randomocracy. Time Code Start: 84:02. Keywords: foreign relations, politics. Network: ABC.

      34. Chancellor: Air war, casualties. Time Code Start: 86:12. Keywords: Vietnam War, bombings, aircraft, military, weapons, killed in action, KIA, death tolls, fatalities, casualty, casualties, troops. Network: NBC.

      35. Brinkley: Top secret papers. Time Code Start: 87:05. Keywords: writings, documents, security, secrets. Network: NBC.

      36. Chancellor/Mackin: POWs, interview with one wife. Time Code Start: 89:00. Keywords: Vietnam War, Vietnam Prisoner of War. Network: NBC.

      37. Chancellor: Muskie to announce on CBS. Time Code Start: 91:13. Keywords: Senators, Presidential elections, campaigns, campaigning, candidates. Network: NBC.

      38. Chancellor: Dole comments on Muskie. Time Code Start: 93:00. Keywords: Senators, Presidential elections, campaigns, campaigning, candidates. Network: NBC.

      39. Chancellor/Goralski: President Nixon meets ship builders. Time Code Start: 93:50. Keywords: Presidents, meetings, ships, manufacturing, construction workers, hard hats, laborers. Network: NBC.
    • WHCA-4947
      Weekly News Summary, Tape II.
      ALL NETWORKS
      Runtime: 01:31:54

      1. Cronkite: Muskie campaigns. Time Code Start: 00:00. Keywords: Presidential elections, campaigns, campaigning, candidates, costs, finances, funding. Network: CBS.

      2. Morton: McGovern campaigns. Time Code Start: 01:44. Keywords: Presidential elections, campaigns, campaigning, candidates. Network: CBS.

      3. Cronkite/Schieffer/Kalb: Jack Anderson column; President Nixon talks to ship builders. Time Code Start: 03:57. Keywords: Presidents, media, reporters, journalists, newspapers, reports. Network: CBS.

      4. Cronkite: The Vietnam war. Time Code Start: 06:38. Keywords: Vietnam War. Network: CBS.

      5. Cronkite/Herman: Federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to protect drug consumers. Time Code Start: 07:37. Keywords: pharmaceuticals, medicines, drugs, drug abuse, narcotics, heroin, marijuana, alcohol, alcoholism, addicts, addiction, prevention, programs. Network: CBS.

      6. Sevareid: Campaigning '72. Time Code Start: 10:44. Keywords: Presidential elections, campaigns, campaigning, candidates, costs, finances, funding. Network: CBS.

      7. Cronkite: Shula talks about President Nixon's suggestions on football plays. Time Code Start: 12:50. Keywords: Presidents, sports, football, games, management, advice. Network: CBS.

Context (External Sources)