June 18, 1971

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The President's day began at The White House - Washington, D. C.

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• Remarks to Eastern Media Executives Attending a Briefing on Domestic Policy in Rochester, New York.

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• Federal Register of Friday, June 18, 1971

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• House of Representatives: June 18, 1971
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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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• President's Daily Brief of 18 June 1971

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

Managing the Department of State

• 335. Memorandum From the Under Secretary of State’s Special Assistant for Political Affairs (Peck) to the Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs (Johnson), Washington, June 18, 1971

  Source: National Archives, RG 59, Executive Secretariat, Memorandums of the Executive Secretariat, 1964–1976, Box 6, S/S–S Memos, April–Sept 1971, Vol. 3. Secret. Nicholas Platt (S/S) forwarded copies of the memorandum to James Dobbins (S/PC), Leonard Warren (PM), and William Berry (INR) under cover of a June 22 memorandum in which he indicated that Peck wanted their bureaus to look over the memorandum in anticipation of discussing it with them. (Ibid.)

Vol. IV, Foreign Assistance, International Development, Trade Policies, 1969-1972

East-West Trade, 1969-1972

• 334. Information Memorandum From Ernest Johnston of the National Security Council Staff to the President’s Assistant for National Security Affairs (Kissinger), Washington, June 18, 1971

  Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Subject Files, Box 402, Trade, Volume IV 7-12/71. No classification marking. A copy was sent to Sonnenfeldt. At the top of the page Haig wrote: “Houdek—Tell Jon Huntsman again,” and Houdek wrote: “Done 6/28/71.”

Vol. V, United Nations, 1969-1972

Secretary-General Succession

• 219. Telegram From the Mission to the United Nations to the Department of State, New York, June 18, 1971, 2305Z

  Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 301, Agency Files, USUN, Vol. VII. Secret; Exdis. Repeated to London and Helsinki.

Appointment of UN Development Program Administrator

• 257. Telegram From the Mission to the United Nations to the Department of State, New York, June 18, 1971, 2208Z

  Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 301, Agency Files, USUN, Vol. VII. Confidential; Exdis.

Vol. XI, South Asia Crisis, 1971

South Asia Crisis, 1971

• 76. Letter From Pakistani President Yahya to President Nixon, Islamabad, June 18, 1971

  Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 759, Presidential Correspondence File, Pakistan (1971). No classification marking. Although undated, a note on the letter indicates that the text was sent by telegram from Islamabad to the Pakistani Embassy on June 18. A copy was sent to Kissinger on June 19 under cover of a letter from Hilaly, who indicated that he was also sending a copy to the Secretary of State. (Ibid.)

Vol. XIII, Soviet Union, October 1970-October 1971

"One of Two Routes": Soviet-American Relations and Kissinger's Secret Trip to China, April 23-July 18, 1971

• 261. Memorandum From the President’s Assistant for National Security Affairs (Kissinger) to President Nixon, Washington, June 18, 1971

  Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 715, Country Files, Europe, USSR, Vol. XIII. Secret. Sent for information. Sonnenfeldt forwarded this memorandum with a memorandum to Kissinger on June 17. According to a notation and an attached correspondence profile, the President saw the memorandum from Kissinger on June 24.

Vol. XXIX, Eastern Mediterranean, 1969-1972

Cyprus

• 372. National Security Study Memorandum 130, Washington, June 18, 1971

  Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, NSC Institutional Files (H-Files), Box H–185, National Security Study Memoranda, NSSM 130. Secret. A copy was sent to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

Vol. XXXII, SALT I, 1969-1972

From SALT Announcement to Summit Announcement, May 27-October 12, 1971

• 166. Minutes of a Verification Panel Meeting, Washington, June 18, 1971, 3:00 a.m.-4:40 p.m.

  Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, NSC Institutional Files (H–Files), Box H–107, Verification Panel Minutes Originals 1969–3/8/72. Top Secret. The meeting took place in the White House Situation Room.

Vol. XL, Germany and Berlin, 1969-1972

Germany and Berlin, 1969-1972

• 258. Memorandum From Helmut Sonnenfeldt of the National Security Council Staff to the President’s Assistant for National Security Affairs (Kissinger), Washington, June 18, 1971

  Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 692, Country Files, Europe, Germany (Berlin), Vol. IV. Secret; Sensitive. Urgent; sent for action.

Vol. XLI, Western Europe; NATO, 1969-1972

Ireland

• 167. Memorandum From the President’s Assistant (Flanigan) to President Nixon, Washington, June 18, 1971

  Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 694, Country Files—Europe, Ireland. No classification marking. Sent for action. A stamped notation on the first page reads: “The President has seen.” The tabs are not printed.

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

U.S. Policy Towards International Production and Trafficking in Illegal Drugs

• 195. Memorandum From Samuel M. Hoskinson of the National Security Council Staff to the President’s Assistant for National Security Affairs (Kissinger), Washington, June 18, 1971

  Hoskinson informed Kissinger of a disagreement between the Departments of State and Treasury over the President’s $50 million program for a Turkish opium buy-out.
  
  Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 358, Subject Files, Narcotics IV. Secret; Exdis. Sent for information. A copy was sent to Downey. Hoskinson did not initial the memorandum. Connally’s letter was not attached.

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

Conferences on Nuclear and World Disarmament and Soviet UN Initiative on Non-Use of Force

• 324. Memorandum From Helmut Sonnenfeldt of the National Security Council Staff to the President’s Assistant for National Security Affairs (Kissinger), Washington, June 18, 1971

  Sonnenfeldt forwarded, with his commentary, a memorandum for the President from ACDA Director Smith on the Soviet proposal for a five-per nuclear conference. Smith concluded the proposal was worth serious consideration and wanted a more thorough analysis before making any commitment. Sonnenfeldt attached a draft memorandum and a draft NSSM on the issue for Kissinger to forward to the President.
  
  Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 491, President’s Trip Files, Dobrynin/Kissinger 1971, Vol. 6 (Pt. 1) Soviet Ambassador to the United States. Secret. Sent for action. Sent through Haig. A note at the end of the memorandum indicates that Wayne Smith concurred. Kissinger wrote the following on the top of the first page: “See my redo of NSSM-Issue (after conv. with Eliot) [illegible] waiting for [comeback?].” Kissinger’s memorandum to the President and the revised NSSM are Documents 325 and 326.

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

U.S.-African Policy

• 16. Memorandum of Conversation, Washington, June 18, 1971, 9:30 a.m.

  In his meeting with President Nixon, President Senghor of Senegal expressed deep concern about the growing Communist Chinese influence in Africa. Nixon assured Senghor that he fully understood his concern and that U.S. efforts to establish a healthier relationship with Communist China were not based on any underestimation of the danger that Maoist philosophy posed to free nations.
  
  Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 743, Country Files, Africa, Senegal, Vol. I. No classification marking. Drafted on June 23. The meeting took place in the Oval Office.

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

Guyana

• 375. Memorandum From the Assistant Secretary of State for Inter-American Affairs (Meyer) to the Undersecretary of State (Irwin), Washington, June 18, 1971., Washington, June 18, 1971

  Assistant Secretary Meyer argued for caution in taking action, such as abstaining on an IBRD loan to Guyana, that would weaken Burnham’s support and strengthen Jagan.
  
  Source: National Archives, RG 59, Deputy Assistant Secretary, Subject and Country Files: Lot 73 D 395, Guyana. Secret; Exdis. It was drafted by Hurwich. The memorandum is an unsigned copy.

Mexico

• 464. Telegram 108794 From the Department of State to the Embassy in Mexico, June 18, 1971, 0015Z., June 18, 1971, 0015Z

  Responding to the Embassy’s concerns that hostile elements might link the U.S. Government to the “Halcones,” the Department instructed the Embassy to issue a statement to the press only if it appeared silence would be even more damaging.
  
  Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 787, Country Files, Latin America, Mexico, Vol. II, January 1, 1970–December 31, 1971. Secret; Exdis; Immediate. Drafted by Petrow, cleared by ARA/PAF, and approved Hurwitch. A stamped notation on the telegram indicates that it was received in the White House Situation Room at 8:46 a.m. on June 18. In a June 8 Intelligence Note RARN–21, INR stated “that the Halcones membership is recruited from university age students who are sons of people friendly with PRI officials enjoying the personal confidence of President Echeverría.” (Ibid., RG 59, Central Files 1970–73, POL 23–8 MEX)

• 465. Telegram 3364 From the Embassy in Mexico to the Department of State, June 18, 1971, 0103Z., June 18, 1971, 0103Z

  Chargé Kubisch reported that he had expressed concern to Mexican Under Secretary of Foreign Affairs Gallastegui that the U.S. Government might be linked to the training of the “Halcones” or the June 10 incident.
  
  Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 787, Country Files, Latin America, Mexico, Vol. II, January 1, 1970–December 31, 1971. Secret; Exdis; Priority. A stamped notation on the telegram indicates that it was received in the White House Situation Room at 8:47 a.m. on June 18. In telegram 3382 from Mexico City, June 18, the Embassy reported that Gallastegui told Kubisch: “Not to worry—proper measures have been taken.” (Ibid.) In a June 21 Intelligence Information Cable TDCS DB–315/03453–71, CIA reported that President Echeverría knew of the “Halcones,” and that he had “ordered or agreed to the use of the ‘Halcones’ against the student demonstration held on 10 June 1971.” (Ibid.)

Panama

• 548. Memorandum From the President’s Assistant for National Security Affairs (Kissinger) to President Nixon, Washington, June 18, 1971., Washington, June 18, 1971

  President’s Assistant for National Security Affairs Kissinger summarized the status of Canal treaty negotiations and presented the positions of the Departments of State and Defense and Special Representative for U.S.-Panama Relations Anderson regarding how to proceed and discussed the disagreements between the two agencies. Kissinger then made his recommendations concerning procedures and jurisdiction.
  
  Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 792, Country Files, Latin America, Panama, Atlantic-Pacific International Ocean Canal Study Commission, Vol. 1, 1971. Secret; Exdis. Sent for action. President Nixon approved the first three recommendations, but did not agree to a meeting with Anderson. He signed both the letter to Anderson and the NSDM. Nixon wrote across the last page: “No—Haldeman and K[issinger:] 1. Have State handle it. 2. This is typical of type of issues I must not waste my time with.” Attached but not published are Tabs A, D, and E. Tab A is a June 24 letter from Nixon to Anderson; Tab D is an April letter from Anderson to the President; and Tab E is a March 1 letter from Nixon to Anderson. Not attached are Tabs B, an early draft of NSDM 115, and G, a Summary of Agreed Negotiating Objectives. NSDM 115, Tab C (the Undersecretaries Committee report) and Tab F (NSDM 64) are published as the Documents 549, 547, and 536 respectively.

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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The White House Tapes are sound recordings of President Richard Nixon's telephone conversations and of meetings held in the Oval Office and the Cabinet Room in the White House, the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building (OEOB), the Lincoln Sitting Room in the residence section of the White House, and several locations at the Presidential retreat at Camp David, Maryland. These recordings document many of the major events and decisions of the Nixon Administration from February 16, 1971 to July 18, 1973. Visit the White House Tapes finding aid to learn about the taping system's operation and archival processing.

Oval Office

• 526-1; 8:40 a.m. - 8:42 a.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Butterfield, Alexander P.
• 526-2; 8:45 a.m. - 9:38 a.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Haldeman, H. R. ("Bob"); Butterfield, Alexander P.
• 526-3; 9:40 a.m. - 10:34 a.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Senghor, Leopold Sedar; De Seabra, Jose; Wright, W. Marshall; Bull, Stephen B.
• 526-4; Unknown between 10:34 a.m., 6/18 & 1:48 p.m., 6/1; [Unknown person(s)]

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-6653 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: B&W

• Frame(s): WHPO-6653-03-04, President Nixon saying goodbye to Leopold Senghor, President of Senegal, and Senegal's Ambassador to the U.S., Cheikh Ibrahima Fall. 6/18/1971, Washington, D.C. White House, South Grounds. President Nixon, Leopold Senghor, Cheikh Ibrahima Fall, Henry Kissinger, Tom Huston, military aide, unidentified men.
• Frame(s): WHPO-6653-05-11, President Nixon walking with Tom Huston. 6/18/1971, Washington, D.C. White House, South Grounds. President Nixon, Leopold Senghor, Cheikh Ibrahima Fall, Henry Kissinger, Tom Huston, military aide, unidentified men.
• Frame(s): WHPO-6653-12-19, Presidential helicopter during lift off from the White House South Grounds. 6/18/1971, Washington, D.C. White House, South Grounds. President Nixon, Leopold Senghor, Cheikh Ibrahima Fall, Henry Kissinger, Tom Huston, military aide, unidentified men.
• Frame(s): WHPO-6653-13, The presidential helicopter during lift off from the White House South Grounds. Two unidentified officials wearing headphones stand in foreground. 6/18/1971, Washington, D.C. White House, South Grounds. unidentified officials.

Roll WHPO-6654 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: B&W

• Frame(s): WHPO-6654-03-14, President Nixon meetingg with Leopold Senghor, President of Senegal, Jose DeSeabra, U.S. State Department Interpreter, and W. Marshall Wright, National Security Council (NSC) Senior Staff Member. 6/18/1971, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, Leopold Senghor, W. Marshall Wright, Jose De Seabra, Cheikh Ibrahima Fall.
• Frame(s): WHPO-6654-04, President Nixon in the motorcade limousine with New York Governor Nelson Rockefeller waving to the crowd. 6/18/1971, Rochester, New York streets. President Nixon, Nelson Rockefeller, crowd.

Roll WHPO-6655 Photographer: Schumaker, Byron | Color or B&W: B&W

• Frame(s): WHPO-6655-01A-36A, President Nixon and Pat Nixon individually greeting participants in the Northeastern Media briefing for media executives on the President's domestic policy initiatives. 6/18/1971, Rochester, New York Flagship Hotel, Windsor Room. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, media executives, Herb Klein.

Roll WHPO-6656 Photographer: Schumaker, Byron | Color or B&W: B&W

• Frame(s): WHPO-6656-01A-33A, President Nixon and Pat Nixon individually greeting participants in the Northeastern Media briefing for media executives on the President's domestic policy initiatives. 6/18/1971, Rochester, New York Flagship Hotel, Windsor Room. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, media executives, Herb Klein.

Roll WHPO-6657 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

• Frame(s): WHPO-6657-02A-32A, President Nixon and Pat Nixon individually greeting participants in the Northeastern Media briefing for media executives on the President's domestic policy initiatives. 6/18/1971, Rochester, New York Flagship Hotel, Windsor Room. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, media executives, Herb Klein.

Roll WHPO-6658 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

• Frame(s): WHPO-6658-, President Nixon with unidentified men and young girls. 6/18/1971, New York unknown. President Nixon, unidentified men and young girls.
• Frame(s): WHPO-6658-01-07, Nixon and Pat Nixon with media executives, hotel staff, and security personnel. 6/18/1971, Rochester, New York Flagship Hotel. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, unidentified men and women.

Roll WHPO-6659 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

• Frame(s): WHPO-6659-02A-05A, President Nixon and Gov. Nelson Rockefeller waving to the crowd from a limousine motorcade. 6/18/1971, Rochester, New York streets. President Nixon, Nelson Rockefeller, crowd, aides.

Roll WHPO-6660 Photographer: Schumaker, Byron | Color or B&W: B&W

• Frame(s): WHPO-6660-01-04, 06-08, President Nixon greeting the crowd upon arrival in Rochester, New York. 6/18/1971, Rochester, New York Monroe County Airport. President Nixon, aides, crowd.
• Frame(s): WHPO-6660-03, President Nixon greeting a crowd standing on the other side of a chain link fence, in a construction zone, upon arrival in Rochester, New York. Ron Ziegler stands nearby. Film cameras are visible nearby. 6/18/1971, Rochester, New York Monroe County Airport. President Nixon, Ron Ziegler, aides, crowd.
• Frame(s): WHPO-6660-05, President Nixon greeting a crowd standing on the other side of a chain link fence, in a construction zone, upon arrival in Rochester, New York. Ron Ziegler stands nearby. 6/18/1971, Rochester, New York Monroe County Airport. President Nixon, Ron Ziegler, aides, crowd.

Roll WHPO-6661 Photographer: Schumaker, Byron | Color or B&W: B&W

• Frame(s): WHPO-6661-02A-04A, President Nixon, Pat Nixon, and officials in front of Air Force One. 6/18/1971, Rochester, New York Monroe County Airport, tarmac. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Nelson Rockefeller, Jacob Javits, James Buckley, Barber Conable, Gordon Howe, aides.
• Frame(s): WHPO-6661-05A-06A, Crowd outside the hotel. 6/18/1971, Rochester, New York Flagship Hotel. crowd, unidentified persons.
• Frame(s): WHPO-6661-07A-08A, Persons seated in a hallway. 6/18/1971, Rochester, New York Flagship Hotel. crowd, unidentified persons.
• Frame(s): WHPO-6661-09A-13A, Ice sculpture and reception tables. 6/18/1971, Rochester, New York Flagship Hotel. crowd, unidentified persons.

Roll WHPO-6662 Photographer: Schumaker, Byron | Color or B&W: B&W

• Frame(s): WHPO-6662-01A-12A, President Nixon and Pat Nixon greeting officials upon arrival. 6/18/1971, Rochester, New York Monroe County Airport. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Jacob Javits, Nelson Rockefeller, James Buckley, Frank Horton, Barber Conable, Gordon Howe, Steven May.

Roll WHPO-6671 Photographer: Schumaker, Byron | Color or B&W: B&W

• Frame(s): WHPO-6671-02-18, Nixon and Pat Nixon saying goodbye prior to takeoff. 6/18/1971, Rochester, N.Y.; Homestead AFB, Florida airports. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, unidentified officials, aides.
• Frame(s): WHPO-6671-19-23, Nixon and Pat Nixon arriving in Florida. 6/18/1971, Rochester, N.Y.; Homestead AFB, Florida airports. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, unidentified officials, aides.

Roll WHPO-6694 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

• Frame(s): WHPO-6694-01-03, President Nixon and Pat Nixon being greeted upon their arrival at the airport. 6/18/1971, Rochester, New York Monroe County Airport. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Gordon Howe, Barber Conable, Jacob Javits, Steven May, Nelson Rockefeller, Steve Bull, crowd.
• Frame(s): WHPO-6694-04-05, President Nixon and Pat Nixon traveling in a motorcade. 6/18/1971, Rochester, New York Flagship Hotel. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Gordon Howe, Barber Conable, Jacob Javits, Steven May, Nelson Rockefeller, Steve Bull, crowd.
• Frame(s): WHPO-6694-06-13, President Nixon and Pat Nixon greeting the crowd outside of the hotel. 6/18/1971, Rochester, New York Flagship Hotel. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Gordon Howe, Barber Conable, Jacob Javits, Steven May, Nelson Rockefeller, Steve Bull, crowd.

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.

H - White House Staff Member Recordings

• WHCA-SR-H-198
  Press briefing by Robert Finch and William Scranton. (6/18/1970, Press Center, White House)
  
  Runtime: 14:00
  
  Keywords: Press conferences, news conferences, interviews, media
  
  Production credits: Audio feed supplied by WHCA; Recorded by RIN (initials of WHCA engineer)
  
  Original Format: 1/4-inch reel-to-reel audiotape. Original source type: Original.
• WHCA-SR-H-199
  Press briefing by Ronald Ziegler, Robert Patricelli, Robert Finch, and John Twinam. (6/18/1970, Press Center, White House)
  
  Runtime: 18:00
  
  Keywords: Press conferences, news conferences, interviews, media, press secretary
  
  Production credits: Audio feed supplied by WHCA; Recorded by RIN (initials of WHCA engineer)
  
  Original Format: 1/4-inch reel-to-reel audiotape. Original source type: Original.

P - Formal Presidential Remarks

• WHCA-SR-P-700613
  Remarks by President Nixon at reception for Advertising Council. (6/18/1970, White House East Room)
  
  Runtime: 0:13:05
  
  Production credits: Audio feed supplied by WHCA; Recorded by ADS (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-4461
  " 'Top Secret' And The New York Times". Daniel "Chappie" James, Jr. (U.S. Air Force fighter pilot, and Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense (Public Affairs) - Note: in 1975 he became the first black American to achieve rank of four-star general - PE).
  ABC
  Runtime: 00:59:23
• WHCA-4462
  "The Other Guy", Part II. Alcoholism Richard Nixon.
  KTLU
  Runtime: 00:30:18

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