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March 13, 1974

Introduction

This almanac page for Wednesday, March 13, 1974, 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.

  • Selective document listing

    President's Office Files

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

  • 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. XV, Soviet Union, June 1972-August 1974

    Gromyko's Trip to Washington and Kissinger's Pre-Summit Trip to Moscow, February-March 1974

    • 161. Memorandum of Conversation, Washington, March 13, 1974

      Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 1028, Presidential/HAK MemCons, MemCons—HAK & Presidential, March 1–May 8, 1974 [3 of 4]. Limited Official Use. This meeting, held at the Washington Post building, was conducted on a deep background basis.

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

    Foundations of Foreign Policy, 1973-1976

    • 30. Memorandum of Conversation, Washington, March 13, 1974

      Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 1028, Presidential/HAK MemCons, MemCons 1 Mar 1974–8 May 1974 HAK & Presidential [3 of 4]. Limited Official Use. Drafted by Vest. The meeting was held at the Washington Post building.

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

    Managing the Department of State

    • 129. Memorandum of Conversation, Washington, March 13, 1974, 5 p.m.

      Source: National Archives, RG 59, General Administrative Correspondence Files of the Deputy Under Secretary for Management, 1968–75: Lot 78 D 295, WAO 1972–1974. Unclassified. Drafted by Mary Dell Palazzolo (DG/PER) on March 27. The meeting was held in Kissinger’s office at the Department of State.

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

    Jamaica, The Bahamas, and the Eastern Caribbean

    • 443. Memorandum of Conversation, Washington, March 13, 1974

      Summary: Kissinger and Manley reviewed their private discussions on the Jamaican Government’s proposals with respect to the bauxite and alumina industry.

      Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Foreign Policy File, P820043–2156. Confidential. Drafted by Elkin Taylor in ARA. Telegrams 940 and 1047 from Kingston, March 16 and 25, reported on initial meetings between Jamaican and aluminum company representatives, noting that the corporate executives were “stunned and shocked” by the proposal that Manley transmitted to them on March 15 and that negotiations “got off to a shaky and uncertain start” on March 16. (Ibid., Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Country Files—Latin America, Box 786, Jamaica, Vol. I) In telegram 802 from Kingston, March 7, the Embassy transmitted Thompson’s explanation for remarks in Mexico City in February that were seen as being critical of U.S. policy. (Ibid., RG 59, Central Foreign Policy File, [no film number])

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

    Philippines

  • 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

  • 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-E2372 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-E2372-, President Nixon in the Oval Office during a meeting with Ronald Ziegler. 3/13/1974, Washington D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, Ronald Ziegler.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-E2372-03, President Nixon seated at his Oval Office desk during a meeting with Ronald Ziegler. 3/13/1974, Washington D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, Ronald Ziegler.

    Roll WHPO-E2373 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-E2373-, President Nixon seated in the Oval Office. 3/13/1974, Washington D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-E2373-02A, President Nixon seated at his Oval Office desk looking contemplative resting his chin on his hand. 3/13/1974, Washington D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon.

    Roll WHPO-E2374 Photographer: Schumacher, Karl | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-E2374-, King Hussein standing in an enclosed garden atrium. View is through a window inside Blair House. 3/13/1974, Washington, D.C. Blair House courtyard. King Hussein.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-E2374-02, King Hussein standing in an enclosed garden atrium. View is through a window inside Blair House. 3/13/1974, Washington, D.C. Blair House courtyard. King Hussein.

    Roll WHPO-E2375 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-E2375-, King Hussein seated informally speaking with an unidentified man in a living room area at the Blair House in Washington, D.C. 3/13/1974, Washington, D.C. Blair House interior, living room. King Hussein, unidentified man.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-E2375-09, King Hussein seated informally speaking with an unidentified man in a living room area at the Blair House in Washington, D.C. 3/13/1974, Washington, D.C. Blair House interior, living room. King Hussein, unidentified man.

    Roll WHPO-E2376 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-E2376-01A-06A, President Nixon in the Oval Office with Mrs. Donald Spicer, President General of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) and Powell A. Moore, Staff Assistant. 3/13/1974, Washington D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, Mrs. Donald Spicer, Powell A. Moore.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-E2376-08A-14A, President Nixon in the Oval office with Kathy Raskin, 1974 Maid of Cotton, Congressman Sam Steiger (R-Arizona), President of the National Cotton Council William Reid, National Cotton Council staff member David Hull, Presidential Deputy Assistant Max L. Friedersdorf. 3/13/1974, Washington D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, Kathy Raskin, Sam Steiger, William Reid, David Hull, Max L. Friedersdorf.

    Roll WHPO-E2377 Photographer: Schumacher, Karl | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-E2377-, Portrait of Dana Mead in his office. 3/13/1974, Washington D.C. unknown.

    Roll WHPO-E2378 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-E2378-, President Nixon receives diplomatic credentials from Constatine P. Panayotacos of the Hellenic Republic. 3/13/1974, Washington D.C. White House, Diplomatic Entrance.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-E2378-, President Nixon receives diplomatic credentials from Gerard S. Bouchette, Republic of Haiti. 3/13/1974, Washington D.C. White House, Diplomatic Entrance.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-E2378-, President Nixon receives diplomatic credentials from Joseph Nizeyimana, Republic of Rwanda. 3/13/1974, Washington D.C. White House, Diplomatic Entrance.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-E2378-, President Nixon receives diplomatic credentials from Sir Peter Ramsbotham, United Kingdom. 3/13/1974, Washington D.C. White House, Diplomatic Entrance.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-E2378-01-05, President Nixon receives diplomatic credentials from Sir Patrick Shaw of Australia. 3/13/1974, Washington D.C. White House, Diplomatic Entrance.

    Roll WHPO-E2379 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-E2379-01A-06A, President Nixon in the Oval Office with Mrs. Donald Spicer, President General of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) and Powell A. Moore, Staff Assistant. 3/13/1974, Washington D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, Mrs. Donald Spicer, Powell A. Moore.

    Roll WHPO-E2382 Photographer: Moore, Robert (Supervisor/Director, WHPO Photographic Laboratory) | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-E2382-, Pat Nixon attending the inaugural parade in Caracas, Venezuela. 3/13/1974, Caracas, Venezuela unknown.

    Roll WHPO-E2383 Photographer: Moore, Robert (Supervisor/Director, WHPO Photographic Laboratory) | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-E2383-, Pat Nixon attending the inaugural parade in Caracas, Venezuela. 3/13/1974, Caracas, Venezuela unknown.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-E2383-19, Pat Nixon attending the inaugural parade in Caracas, Venezuela. 3/13/1974, Caracas, Venezuela unknown. Pat Nixon, unidentified officials, crowd.

    Roll WHPO-E2384 Photographer: Moore, Robert (Supervisor/Director, WHPO Photographic Laboratory) | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-E2384-, Pat Nixon at a reception in Caracas, Venezuela. 3/13/1974, Caracas, Venezuela American Embassy.

    Roll WHPO-E2385 Photographer: Moore, Robert (Supervisor/Director, WHPO Photographic Laboratory) | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-E2385-02-09, Pat Nixon greets President Perez during her trip to Venezuela. 3/13/1974, Caracas, Venezuela unknown.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-E2385-10-36, Pat Nixon at the Inaugural parade during her trip to Venezuela. 3/13/1974, Caracas, Venezuela unknown. Pat Nixon, Carlos Andres Perez.

    Roll WHPO-E2386 Photographer: Moore, Robert (Supervisor/Director, WHPO Photographic Laboratory) | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-E2386-01-17, Pat Nixon at inaugural parade during her trip to Venezuela. 3/13/1974, Caracas, Venezuela unknown.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-E2386-12, Pat Nixon at inaugural parade during her trip to Venezuela. Cameraman shown filming the event in the foreground. 3/13/1974, Caracas, Venezuela unknown. Pat Nixon, unidentified officials, crowd.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-E2386-18-35, Pat Nixon views exhibits during her trip to Venezuela. 3/13/1974, Caracas, Venezuela Museo de Art Colonial.

    Roll WHPO-E2387 Photographer: Moore, Robert (Supervisor/Director, WHPO Photographic Laboratory) | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-E2387-, Pat Nixon visits the Museo de Art Colonial during her trip to Venezuela. 3/13/1974, Caracas, Venezuela Museo de Art Colonial. Pat Nixon.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-E2387-14, Pat Nixon watches a dance performance at the Museo de Art Colonial during her trip to Caracas. 3/13/1974, Caracas, Venezuela Museo de Art Colonial. Pat Nixon, dance performers, unidentified officials, crowd.

    Roll WHPO-E2390 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-E2390-00-01, President Nixon with Pat Nixon on the airplane stairway upon her arrival from South America at the Nashville airport. The First Lady was returning from an official visit to South America where she attended the Presidential inaugurations of Carlos Andres Perez of Venezuela and Gen. Ernesto Geisel of Brazil. 3/13/1974, Nashville, Tennessee Nashville Metropolitan Airport near the Air Guard Hangar area. President Nixon, Pat Nixon.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-E2390-02-03, President Nixon with Pat Nixon with Greeting Committee members upon her arrival from South America at the Nashville airport. The First Lady was returning from an official visit to South America where she attended the Presidential inaugurations of Carlos Andres Perez of Venezuela and Gen. Ernesto Geisel of Brazil. 3/13/1974, Nashville, Tennessee Nashville Metropolitan Airport near the Air Guard Hangar area. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Greeting committee: Governor Winfield Dunn (R-Tennessee), Mrs. Winfield Dunn, Senator Howard H. Baker, Jr. (R-Tennessee), Senator William E. Brock III (R-Tennessee) Congressman Richard H. Fulton (D-Tennessee) Russell Wagner, President of NLT Corporation.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-E2390-04-09, Pat Nixon holds a bouquet of roses presented to her by girl scout Lynn Linebauge, given in honor of her birthday, upon her return from South America. 3/13/1974, Nashville, Tennessee Nashville Metropolitan Airport near the Air Guard Hangar area. Pat Nixon.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-E2390-07, Pat Nixon holds a bouquet of roses presented to her by girl scout Lynn Linebauge, given in honor of her birthday, upon her return from South America. 3/13/1974, Nashville, Tennessee Nashville Metropolitan Airport near the Air Guard Hangar area. Pat Nixon.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-E2390-10-13, President Nixon speaking at the podium in the air guard hangar upon Pat Nixon's arrival from South America at the Nashville airport. 3/13/1974, Nashville, Tennessee Nashville Metropolitan Airport near the Air Guard Hangar area. President Nixon.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-E2390-14-23, President Nixon and Pat Nixon, Governor Winfield Dunn and Mrs. Winfield Dunn and other officials in their balcony seating area at Nashville's Grand Ole Opry while attending a show. 3/13/1974, Nashville, Tennessee Grand Ole Opry. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, William Weaver, Jr., Chairman of the Board, National Life Insurance Company, Mrs. William Weaver, Mrs. Tex Ritter, wife of the late country and western musician entertainer, Governor Winfield Dunn (R-Tennessee), Mrs. Winfield Dunn, Senator Howard H. Baker, Jr. (R-Tennessee), Senator William E. Brock III (R-Tennessee), Congressman Richard H. Fulton (D-Tennessee), Russell Wagner, President of NLT Corporation.

    Roll WHPO-E2406 Photographer: Kightlinger, Jack | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-E2406-, Pat Nixon attends a reception during her trip to Caracas. 3/13/1974, Caracas, Venezuela unknown. Pat Nixon.

    Roll WHPO-E2407 Photographer: Kightlinger, Jack | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-E2407-02A-06A, Pat Nixon with Venezuelan dancers during her trip to Venezuela, South America. 3/13/1974, Caracas, Venezuela unknown. Pat Nixon.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-E2407-07A-13A, Pat Nixon in a private meeting with President Perez and Mrs. Perez during her trip to Venezuela, South America. 3/13/1974, Caracas, Venezuela unknown. Pat Nixon.

    Roll WHPO-E2408 Photographer: Kightlinger, Jack | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-E2408-03-20, Pat Nixon attends an inaugural ceremony during her trip to Caracas. 3/13/1974, Caracas, Venezuela Legislative Palace. Pat Nixon.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-E2408-20A-34A, Pat Nixon on a tour of the Museo de Art Colonial art museum in Caracas, Venezuela, South America. 3/13/1974, Caracas, Venezuela Museo de Art Colonial. Pat Nixon.

    Roll WHPO-E2409 Photographer: Kightlinger, Jack | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-E2409-03-13, Pat Nixon presents credentials to President Perez during her trip to Venezuela, South America. 3/13/1974, Caracas, Venezuela unknown. Pat Nixon, Carlos Andres Perez.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-E2409-11, Pat Nixon shakes hands with President Carlos Andres Perez during her trip to Caracas. 3/13/1974, Caracas, Venezuela Legislative Palace. Pat Nixon, Carlos Andres Perez, unidentified officials.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-E2409-14-28, Pat Nixon at the Inaugural ceremony during her trip to Venezuela, South America. 3/13/1974, Caracas, Venezuela Legislative Palace. Pat Nixon.

    Roll WHPO-E2410 Photographer: Kightlinger, Jack | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-E2410-, Pat Nixon attends a performance of Venezuelan dancers during her trip to Venezuela, South America. 3/13/1974, Caracas, Venezuela unknown.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-E2410-36, Pat Nixon seated with officials as she attends a performance of Venezuelan dancers during her trip to Caracas. 3/13/1974, Caracas, Venezuela unknown. Pat Nixon, performers, unidentified officials.

  • 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.

    C - First Lady

    • WHCA-SR-C-156
      Remarks by Pat Nixon at a tour of the Colonial Museum in Caracas, Venezuela. (3/13/1974, Caracas, Venezuela)

      Runtime: none listed

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

      Original Format: 1/4-inch reel-to-reel audiotape. Original source type: Original.
    • WHCA-SR-C-170
      The First Lady at the Legislative Palace and Parade Grounds in Caracas, Venezuela. (3/13/1974, Caracas, Venezuela)

      Runtime: none listed

      Production credits: No feed information listed; Recorded by GET (initials of WHCA engineer)

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

    K - Informal Presidential Remarks

    • WHCA-SR-K-155
      Photo opportunity with G. Shultz, Roy Ash, Wm. Simon, H. Stein, John Dunlop-Oval Off. (3/13/1974)

      Runtime: 4:00

      Original Format: 1/4-inch reel-to-reel audiotape. Original source type: Original.
    • WHCA-SR-K-166
      Photo opportunity/Presentation of Diplomatic Credentials-Blue Rm. (3/13/1974)

      Runtime: 20:00

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

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

    • WHCA-SR-S-517
      White House staff prayer and Bible study, with Eleanor Page. (3/13/1974, Family Theater)

      Runtime: 40:00:00

      Keywords: Church service, worship service, prayer service, religion

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

      Original Format: 1/4-inch reel-to-reel audiotape. Original source type: Original.
    • WHCA-SR-S-518
      Briefing by Ray Price. (3/13/1974, Family Theater)

      Runtime: 2:00:00

      Keywords: Briefings, public briefings, statements to the press (see also Press conferences, news conferences, interviews, media)

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

      Original Format: 1/4-inch reel-to-reel audiotape. Original source type: Original.
    • WHCA-SR-S-519
      Press briefing by Gerald Warren. (3/13/1974, White House Press Lobby)

      Runtime: 50:00:00

      Keywords: Press conferences, news conferences, interviews, media

      Production credits: Audio feed supplied by WHCA; Recorded by __ (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-6832
      "Washington Connection" and CBS Evening News with Walter Cronkite. Washington Connection: IRS and taxes
      CBS Evening News: Oil shortage, Arab Oil Embargo; Plumbers Unit and leaks, Ehrlich; Minnesota propane tank explosion; smoking health hazards; Kissinger in Egypt meeting with Sadat Dr. John McLaughlin.
      WTTG
      Runtime: 0:25
    • WHCA-6836
      Weekly News Summary, Tape I.
      ALL NETWORKS

      29. Smith/Clark: President Nixon's taxes may show civil fraud. Time Code Start: 60:20. Keywords: Presidents, Internal Revenue Service, taxes, taxation, revenue, audits, investigations, state taxes. Network: ABC.

      30. Reasoner/Donaldson: Impeachment inquiry desire for White House information. Time Code Start: 61:50. Keywords: Presidents, Watergate, Senate committee hearings, investigations, impeachment. Network: ABC.

      31. Smith/Jarriel: Interview with President Nixon's attorney St. Clair on what information the President will give up. Time Code Start: 63:58. Keywords: Presidents,. Network: ABC.

      32. Reasoner/Peterson: Arab meeting and Federal Energy Office (FEO) talks of releasing more oil, with Sawhill and AFL-CIO President George Meany. Time Code Start: 67:21. Keywords: cabinet, advisors, Middle East, Mideast, Arabian, Arabs, energy crisis, oil crisis, petroleum, oil supply, gasoline, fuel, shortages, rationing, allocations, labor, unions, leaders, American Federation of Labor, Congress of Industrial Organizations. Network: ABC.

      33. Reasoner/Jackson: Mitchell and Stans conspiracy trial. Time Code Start: 69:40. Keywords: cabinet, advisors, trials, obstruction of justice, perjury, Watergate, Senate committee hearings, investigations, testimony, testify, cover-ups, break-in, burglary, theft, plumbers, scandals. Network: ABC.

      34. Smith: Commentary on the World Trade Bill in the Senate. Time Code Start: 72:20. Keywords: bills, laws, foreign relations, business, exchanges, agreements, contracts, profits, finance, sales, buying, selling, imports, exports. Network: ABC.

      35. Chancellor/Levine: Oil embargo may be lifted; President Nixon meets with energy advisors with William Simon. Time Code Start: 73:50. Keywords: Presidents, cabinet, advisors, meetings, cabinet, advisors, meetings, Arabian, Arabs, Middle East, Mideast, petroleum, drilling, oil supply, oil supplies, imports, embargoes. Network: NBC.

      36. Chancellor/McCormick: Senator Scott's opinion on impeachment. Time Code Start: 76:00. Keywords: Presidents, Watergate, Senate committee hearings, investigations, impeachment. Network: NBC.

      37. Chancellor/Scherer: Impeachment inquiry with Representative Rodino and Hutchinson. Time Code Start: 78:45. Keywords: Presidents, Watergate, Senate committee hearings, investigations, impeachment. Network: NBC.

      38. Brokaw: White House comment on latest impeachment inquiry results. Time Code Start: 80:00. Keywords: Presidents, Watergate, Senate committee hearings, investigations, impeachment. Network: NBC.

      39. Chancellor: Chuck Colson and Fitzsimmons conspiracy against Jimmy Hoffa. Time Code Start: 81:00. Keywords: labor, unions, IBT, International Brotherhood of Teamsters, leaders, cabinet, advisors, conspiracies. Network: NBC.

      40. Chancellor/Hager: Mitchell and Stans conspiracy trial. Time Code Start: 82:05. Keywords: cabinet, advisors, trials, obstruction of justice, perjury, Watergate, Senate committee hearings, investigations, testimony, testify, cover-ups, break-in, burglary, theft, plumbers, scandals. Network: NBC.

      41. Chancellor/Jamieson: Latest on amnesty hearings. Time Code Start: 83:41. Keywords: military, conscription, evasion, selective service, lottery, laws, Vietnam War, conscientious objectors, political offenses, pardons. Network: NBC.

      42. Chancellor/Brinkley: Commentary on Watergate news leaks complicating impeachment process. Time Code Start: 86:40. Keywords: media, intelligence gathering, covert activities, spying, espionage. Network: NBC.
    • WHCA-6837
      Weekly News Summary, Tape II.
      ALL NETWORKS
      Runtime: 01:35:17

      1. Cronkite/Rather/Morton: Latest on impeachment inquiry, and White House not cooperating with Representatives Rodino and Hutchinson. Time Code Start: 00:00. Keywords: Presidents, Watergate, Senate committee hearings, investigations, impeachment. Network: CBS.

      2. Cronkite: Watergate Committee is trying to serve President Nixon's personal secretary Rose Mary Woods with a subpoena. Time Code Start: 02:45. Keywords: Presidents, personal secretaries, employees, women, bugging, bugs, wiretapping, wire taps, surveillance, spying, recordings, Watergate, Senate committee hearings, investigations, testimony, testify, cover-ups, scandals. Network: CBS.

      3. Cronkite/Schakne: Mitchell and Stans conspiracy trial. Time Code Start: 03:05. Keywords: cabinet, advisors, trials, obstruction of justice, perjury, Watergate, Senate committee hearings, investigations, testimony, testify, cover-ups, break-in, burglary, theft, plumbers, scandals. Network: CBS.

      4. Cronkite/Sevareid: Commentary on Watergate impeachment probe and House request for evidence. Time Code Start: 04:50. Keywords: Watergate, Senate committee hearings, investigations, testimony, testify, cover-ups, scandals, impeachment, resignations. Network: CBS.

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