May 4, 1972

The Daily Diary files represent a consolidated record of the President's activities. Visit the finding aid to learn more.

• Original typewritten diary (PDF)

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.

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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.

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• Telegram to the Mayor of Kellogg, Idaho, About the Sunshine Silver Mine Disaster.
• Memorandum About Small Business Week.
• Proclamation 4130—Small Business Week, 1972
• Eulogy Delivered at Funeral Services for J. Edgar Hoover

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.

• Federal Register of Thursday, May 4, 1972

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

• House of Representatives: May 4, 1972
• Senate: May 4, 1972
• Extensions of Remarks: May 4, 1972

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

• Transcript of diary entry (PDF)
• Original audio recording (MP3)

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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 04 May 1972

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

• 271. Memorandum From Director of Central Intelligence Helms to the President’s Assistant for National Security Affairs (Kissinger), Washington, May 4, 1972

  Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Name Files, Box 825, Marshall, Andrew, Vol. II. Top Secret.

Vol. VIII, Vietnam, January-October 1972

The Easter Offensive, March 30-May 7, 1972

• 118. Message From the Commander, Military Assistance Command, Vietnam (Abrams) to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (Moorer) and the Commander in Chief, Pacific (McCain), Saigon, May 4, 1972, 0425Z

  Source: National Archives, RG 218, Records of the Chairman, Records of Thomas Moorer, Box 62, COMUSMACV General Service Messages, March 1972. Top Secret; Flash; Specat; Exclusive. When he attended the WSAG meeting at the White House the morning of May 4, Moorer brought Abrams’s and McCain’s messages with him (the latter’s message is cited in footnote 2). In an 11:28 a.m. conversation with Rush he said: “While we were away those two messages I showed you from Abrams and McCain? Pursley came down and ordered my Exec not to send them over to the White House. Of course, I had already taken them over. My orders from the President are all evaluations from the Field Commanders are to be sent to the White House. I did not see anything extraordinary about it but Pursley said that the SecDef is pleased with the messages because he did not think strikes should go anyway but did not want them to go to the White House. I am probably going to get a blast but I don’t care.” (Moorer Diary, May 4; National Archives, RG 218, Records of the Chairman)

• 119. Minutes of a Washington Special Actions Group Meeting, Washington, May 4, 1972, 10:05-10:36 a.m.

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

• 120. Diary Entry by the Assistant to the President (Haldeman), Washington, May 4, 1972

  Source: Haldeman Diaries: Multimedia Edition. Also printed in Foreign Relations, 1969–1976, volume XIV, Soviet Union, October 1971–May 1972, Document 192.

• 122. Backchannel Message From the President’s Assistant for National Security Affairs (Kissinger) to the Ambassador to South Vietnam (Bunker), Washington, May 4, 1972, 2236Z

  Source: Library of Congress, Manuscript Division, Kissinger Papers, Box TS 44, Geopolitical File, Vietnam, Cables, 3 Apr–15 Jun 1972. Top Secret; Sensitive; Eyes Only.

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

Summit in the Balance: U.S.-Soviet Relations and the Decision to Mine Haiphong, April 26-May 12, 1972

• 193. Memorandum From the President’s Deputy Assistant for National Security Affairs (Haig) to the President’s Assistant for National Security Affairs (Kissinger), Washington, May 4, 1972

  Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 1330, NSC Unfiled Material, 1972, 5 of 8. Top Secret; Sensitive; Exclusively Eyes Only.

• 194. Conversation Between President Nixon and his Assistant for National Security Affairs (Kissinger), Washington, May 4, 1972

  Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, White House Tapes, Oval Office, Conversation No. 719–4. No classification marking. According to his Daily Diary, Nixon met with Kissinger in the Oval Office from 9:35 to 9:59 a.m. The editors transcribed the portion of the conversation printed here specifically for this volume.

Vol. XXIV, Middle East Region and Arabian Peninsula, 1969-1972; Jordan, September 1970

Middle East Region

• 33. Action Memorandum From the Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern and South Asian Affairs (Sisco) to Acting Secretary of State Irwin, Washington, May 4, 1972

  Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Files 1970–73, CENTO 3. Confidential. Drafted by Robert W. Chase (NEA/RA) on May 2 and cleared in NEA, EUR/BMI, and PM/ISP and by Van Hollen.

Vol. E-4, Documents on Iran and Iraq, 1969-1972

Iran 1972

• 183. Telegram 2603 From the Embassy in Iran to the Department of State, Tehran, May 4, 1972, 1300Z

  The Embassy surveyed the state of U.S.-Iran relations and the significance of the relationship to the Shah.
  
  Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Files 1970–73, POL 7 US/NIXON. Secret; Exdis.

• 184. Telegram 2604 From the Embassy in Iran to the Department of State, Tehran, May 4, 1972, 1302Z

  The Embassy outlined the Shah’s views on specific domestic and foreign issues which might arise during his meetings with the President.
  
  Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Files 1970–73, POL 7 US/NIXON. Secret; Exdis.

• 185. Memorandum From the Director of Central Intelligence (Helms) to the President’s Assistant for National Security Affairs (Kissinger), Washington, May 4, 1972

  Summarizing the Shah’s regional foreign policy, Helms suggested topics for the President to broach in discussion.
  
  Source: Central Intelligence Agency, Executive Registry Files, Job 80B01086A, Box 1, Executive Registry, Subject Files, I–13, Iran. Secret; Sensitive. The memorandum is a copy that bears Helms’ typed signature with an indication that he signed the original.

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.

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Old Executive Office Building

• 334-37; Unknown between 1:52 p.m. & 2:51 p.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Sanchez, Manolo
• 334-38; Unknown between 1:52 p.m. & 2:51 p.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); [Unknown person(s)]
• 334-39; Unknown between 1:52 p.m. & 2:51 p.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Sanchez, Manolo
• 334-40; Unknown between 1:52 p.m. & 2:51 p.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); White House operator
• 334-41; 2:51 p.m. - 2:57 p.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Moore, Richard A.
• 334-42; Unknown between 2:57 p.m. & 3:02 p.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Bull, Stephen B.
• 334-43; Unknown between 2:57 p.m. & 3:03 p.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Conniff, Ray; Butterfield, Alexander P.; White House photographer
• 334-44; Unknown between 3:04 p.m. & 5:35 p.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Kissinger, Henry A.; Haldeman, H. R. ("Bob"); White House operator; Connally, John B.; [Unknown person(s)]; Sanchez, Manolo; Haig, Alexander M., Jr.; Moorer, Thomas H. (Adm.); Butterfield, Alexander P.
• 338-1; Unknown between 5:25 p.m. & 5:55 p.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Haldeman, H. R. ("Bob"); Connally, John B.; Haig, Alexander M., Jr.; Moorer, Thomas H. (Adm.); Woods, Rose Mary

Oval Office

• 719-1; Unknown between 8:43 a.m. & 8:45 a.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Bull, Stephen B.
• 719-2; 8:45 a.m. - 8:57 a.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Haig, Alexander M., Jr.
• 719-3; 8:58 a.m. - 9:02 a.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Woods, Rose Mary; [Unknown person(s)]
• 719-4; 9:06 a.m. - 9:59 a.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Haldeman, H. R. ("Bob"); Ziegler, Ronald L.; Bull, Stephen B.; Kissinger, Henry A.; Connally, John B.
• 719-5; 9:59 a.m. - 9:59 a.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President)
• 719-6; Unknown between 9:59 a.m. & 10:03 a.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Butterfield, Alexander P.
• 719-7; Unknown between 9:59 a.m. & 10:22 a.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Haldeman, H. R. ("Bob")
• 719-8; 10:22 a.m. - 10:31 a.m.; Haldeman, H. R. ("Bob"); Butterfield, Alexander P.
• 719-9; Unknown between 10:31 a.m. & 10:41 a.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Bull, Stephen B.
• 719-10; Unknown between 10:41 a.m. & 12:01 p.m.; Bull, Stephen B.; Butterfield, Alexander P.
• 719-11; Unknown between 12:01 p.m. & 12:03 p.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Bull, Stephen B.
• 719-12; 12:03 p.m. - 12:22 p.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Gray, L[ouis] Patrick, III; Gray, Beatrice; White House photographer
• 719-13; Unknown between 12:22 p.m. & 12:28 p.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Butterfield, Alexander P.
• 719-14; Unknown between 12:22 p.m. & 12:28 p.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); [Unknown person(s)]
• 719-15; Unknown between 12:22 p.m. & 12:47 p.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Butterfield, Alexander P.; Woods, Rose Mary; Sanchez, Manolo
• 719-16; Unknown between 12:47 p.m. & 12:49 p.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Bull, Stephen B.
• 719-17; 12:49 p.m. - 12:51 p.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Yates, Nellie L.
• 719-18; Unknown between 12:51 p.m. & 12:56 p.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Butterfield, Alexander P.
• 719-19; 12:56 p.m. - 1:21 p.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Fitzsimmons, Frank E.; Schoessling, Raymond; Trerotola, Joseph; McCarthy, William J.; Mathis, Welon L.; Colson, Charles W.; White House photographer; [Unknown person(s)]
• 719-20; Unknown between 1:21 p.m. & 1:24 p.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Bull, Stephen B.
• 719-21; Unknown between 1:21 p.m. & 1:24 p.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Butterfield, Alexander P.
• 719-22; 1:24 p.m. - 1:51 p.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Haldeman, H. R. ("Bob"); Butterfield, Alexander P.; Ziegler, Ronald L.
• 719-23; Unknown between 1:51 p.m., 5/4 & 8:44 a.m., 4/3; United States Secret Service agents

White House Telephone

• 23-150; Unknown between 9:30 a.m. & 9:35 a.m.; Haldeman, H. R. ("Bob"); White House operator; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Connally, John B.
• 23-151; Unknown between 1:52 p.m. & 2:51 p.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); White House operator
• 23-152; 2:51 p.m. - 2:57 p.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Moore, Richard A.
• 23-153; Unknown between 3:04 p.m. & 3:44 p.m.; Kissinger, Henry A.; White House operator
• 23-154; Unknown between 3:04 p.m. & 3:44 p.m.; White House operator; Kissinger, Henry A.; Nixon, Richard M. (President)
• 23-155; Unknown between 3:04 p.m. & 3:44 p.m.; White House operator; Kissinger, Henry A.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Haldeman, H. R. ("Bob"); Connally, John B.
• 23-156; Unknown between 3:04 p.m. & 3:44 p.m.; Kissinger, Henry A.; White House operator
• 23-157; Unknown between 3:04 p.m. & 3:44 p.m.; Kissinger, Henry A.; White House operator
• 23-158; Unknown between 3:55 p.m. & 5:15 p.m.; Kissinger, Henry A.; White House operator; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Moorer, Thomas H. (Adm.)
• 23-159; Unknown between 3:55 p.m. & 5:15 p.m.; Butterfield, Alexander P.; Kissinger, Henry A.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Connally, John B.
• 23-160; Unknown between 3:55 p.m. & 5:15 p.m.; Kissinger, Henry A.; White House operator
• 23-161; Unknown between 3:55 p.m. & 5:15 p.m.; Kissinger, Henry A.; White House operator
• 23-162; Unknown between 3:55 p.m. & 5:25 p.m.; Haig, Alexander M., Jr.; White House operator; Hartley, Muriel

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-9011 Photographer: Schumacher, Karl | Color or B&W: B&W

• Frame(s): WHPO-9011-, Unidentified persons posing for photos. Mike Farrell receiving a gift presentation from unidentified men. 5/4/1972, Washington, D.C. White House, South Lawn. Mike Farrell, unidentified persons.

Roll WHPO-9012 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

• Frame(s): WHPO-9012-, President Nixon seated at his desk and standing with L. Patrick Gray and Mrs. Beatrice Gray. 5/4/1972, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, L. Patrick Gray, Mrs. Beatrice Gray.
• Frame(s): WHPO-9012-12A, President Nixon shaking hands with L. Patrick Gray as Mrs. Beatrice Gray stands nearby. 5/4/1972, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, L. Patrick Gray, Mrs. Beatrice Gray.

Roll WHPO-9013 Photographer: Schumaker, Byron | Color or B&W: B&W

• Frame(s): WHPO-9013-, President Nixon delivering the eulogy at the funeral of J. Edgar Hoover. President Nixon and Pat Nixon leaving the church. 5/4/1972, Washington, D.C. National Presbyterian Church. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, unidentified clergy, military personnel, attendees.
• Frame(s): WHPO-9013-03, President Nixon speaking at the pulpit, delivering a eulogy at the funeral of J. Edgar Hoover. 5/4/1972, Washington, D.C. National Presbyterian Church. President Nixon, unidentified clergy, military personnel, attendees.
• Frame(s): WHPO-9013-06, President Nixon and officiating clergy stand in respect before the American Flag draped casket at the funeral of J. Edgar Hoover. 5/4/1972, Washington, D.C. National Presbyterian Church. President Nixon, unidentified clergy, military personnel, attendees.

Roll WHPO-9014 Photographer: Schumaker, Byron | Color or B&W: B&W

• Frame(s): WHPO-9014-, President Nixon and Pat Nixon at J. Edgar Hoover's funeral. 5/4/1972, Washington, D.C. National Presbyterian Church. President Nixon,, Pat Nixon, unidentified attendees.

Roll WHPO-9015 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

• Frame(s): WHPO-9015-, President Nixon greeting and seated informally with Teamsters Union officials. 5/4/1972, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, Frank Fitzsimmons, Raymond Schoessling, Joseph Trerotola, William McCarthy, Weldon Mathis, Charles W. Colson.
• Frame(s): WHPO-9015-03A, President Nixon and Charles Colson seated informally during a meeting with Teamsters Union officials. 5/4/1972, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, Frank Fitzsimmons, Raymond Schoessling, Joseph Trerotola, William McCarthy, Weldon Mathis, Charles W. Colson.

Roll WHPO-9016 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

• Frame(s): WHPO-9016-, President Nixon standing with music arranger Ray Conniff in his EOB office. 5/4/1972, Washington, D.C. Presidential Office, Executive Office Building. President Nixon, Ray Conniff.
• Frame(s): WHPO-9016-13A, President Nixon stands in his EOB office shaking hands with music arranger Ray Conniff. Conniff carries a record album under his arm. 5/4/1972, Washington, D.C. Presidential Office, Executive Office Building. President Nixon, Ray Conniff.
• Frame(s): WHPO-9016-18A, President Nixon standing besides his desk in his executive office building (EOB). 5/4/1972, Washington, D.C. Presidential Office, Executive Office Building. President Nixon.

Roll WHPO-9017 Photographer: Schumacher, Karl | Color or B&W: B&W

• Frame(s): WHPO-9017-, Vice President Agnew and Judy Agnew at a Republican Women reception. 5/4/1972, Washington, D.C. unknown. Agnew, Judy Agnew, Republican women, staff.

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-112
  Funeral of J. Edgar Hoover in the National Presbyterian Church [see P-720502]. (5/4/1972, National Presbyterian Church, Washington, D.C.)
  
  Runtime: 1:20:00
  
  Keywords: Church service, worship service, prayer service, religion
  
  Production credits: Audio feed supplied by WHCA; Recorded by CBW (initials of WHCA engineer)
  
  Original Format: 1/4-inch reel-to-reel audiotape. Original source type: Original.

P - Formal Presidential Remarks

• WHCA-SR-P-720502
  Eulogy for J. Edgar Hoover at National Presbyterian Church in Washington, D.C. , with Reverend Edward Elson [see I-112]. (5/4/1972)
  
  Runtime: 10:23
  
  Keywords: Church service, worship service, prayer service, religion
  
  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-5329
  J. Edgar Hoover Funeral Service.
  Eastern Educational Network
  Runtime: 01:00:24
• WHCA-5330
  J. Edgar Hoover Funeral Service.
  ABC
  Runtime: 01:00:20
• WHCA-5331
  J. Edgar Hoover Funeral Service.
  CBS
  Runtime: 00:59:33
• WHCA-5332
  "A Conversation with Tricia Nixon Cox". Interview was conducted 4/22/1972.
  NBC
  Runtime: 00:30:04
• WHCA-5333
  "WTTG-10 O'clock News," with John Ehrlichman.
  ABC
  Runtime: 01:01:09
• WHCA-5337
  Weekly News Summary, Tape IV.
  ALL NETWORKS
  Runtime: 1:00
  
  1. Reasoner/Brannigan/Bennett: Vietnam; Hue and Pleiku. Time Code Start: 00:15. Keywords: Vietnam War. Network: ABC.
  
  2. Smith/Gill/Peterson: Paris Peace Talks and U.S./Russian relations. Time Code Start: 04:53. Keywords: Soviet Union, Russia, USSR, Paris Peace Talks, Vietnam War, treaty, treaties, negotiations, government, officials, endings. Network: ABC.
  
  3. Smith/Jarriel: Funeral of former FBI Director J. Edgar Hoover; President Nixon. Time Code Start: 07:43. Keywords: Federal Bureau of Investigations, leaders, funerals, death memorials, burials, internments, religious services. Network: ABC.
  
  4. Smith/Murphy: Miami to be convention city. Time Code Start: 10:44. Keywords: conventions, Presidential elections, campaigns, primaries, voting. Network: ABC.
  
  5. Chancellor/Hunt: Paris Peace Talks suspended (Ambassador William J. Porter). Time Code Start: 13:32. Keywords: Paris Peace Talks, Vietnam War, treaty, treaties, negotiations, government, officials, endings. Network: NBC.
  
  6. Chancellor/Troute/Laurie: Vietnam; Hue and Pleiku. Time Code Start: 16:06. Keywords: Vietnam War. Network: NBC.
  
  7. Chancellor/Goralsky: Pentagon tells how much U.S. equipment in Vietnam. Time Code Start: 21:40. Keywords: United States Department of Defense headquarters, Armed Forces, Vietnam War, weapons,. Network: NBC.
  
  8. Chancellor/Perkins: Humphrey wins in Ohio; special election to be held next week. Time Code Start: 23:05. Keywords: Presidential elections, campaigns, campaigning, primaries, candidates, voting, speeches. Network: NBC.
  
  9. Chancellor/Bell: Governor George Wallace wins in Tennessee. Time Code Start: 25:35. Keywords: Senators, Governors, Presidential elections, campaigns, primaries, candidates. Network: NBC.
  
  10. Chancellor: President Nixon attending funeral for former FBI Director J. Edgar Hoover. Time Code Start: 27:17. Keywords: Presidents, Federal Bureau of Investigations, leaders, funerals, death memorials, burials, internments, religious services. Network: NBC.
  
  11. Cronkite/Kalischer/Kalb: Paris Peace Talks end (Ambassador William J. Porter); may be an escalation of the Vietnam war. Time Code Start: 30:08. Keywords: Paris Peace Talks, Vietnam War, treaty, treaties, negotiations, government, officials, endings. Network: CBS.
  
  12. Rather: What strategy to use now?. Time Code Start: 33:56. Keywords: politics, planning, plans, goals. Network: CBS.
  
  13. Cronkite/Webster: Vietnam; Hue. Time Code Start: 34:57. Keywords: Vietnam War. Network: CBS.
  
  14. Cronkite/Pierpoint: Funeral and burial of former FBI Director J. Edgar Hoover, President Nixon delivers eulogy. Time Code Start: 38:44. Keywords: Presidents, Federal Bureau of Investigations, leaders, funerals, death memorials, burials, internments, religious services. Network: CBS.
  
  15. Cronkite/Chase: Humphrey may win Ohio; Muskie holds onto his delegates. Time Code Start: 41:55. Keywords: Vote, voters, voting, Presidential elections, campaigns, campaigning, candidates, primaries, voting, conventions, delegations, delegates. Network: CBS.
  
  16. Sevareid: Commentary on a turning point in U.S./Vietnam situation. Time Code Start: 44:52. Keywords: Vietnam War. Network: CBS.
  
  17. Cronkite/Schakne: Kent State Memorial. Time Code Start: 47:45. Keywords: memorials, tributes, National Guard, shootings, students, deaths, colleges, universities, investigations, demonstrations, rally, protests, protesters, demonstraters, demonstrators, Vietnam War, anti-war. Network: CBS.
• WHCA-5338
  "Thirty Minutes". Richard Nixon, news Correspondents.
  Undetermined
  Runtime: 00:29:55

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