Apollo 15 ALSEP Deployment
Helps deploy the Apollo Lunar Surface Experiments Package during the first Apollo 15 surface excursion.
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July
Apollo 15 First EVA
Explores the Hadley-Apennine region with Scott during the mission's first rover-supported lunar excursion.
Apollo 15 Rover
Drives the first lunar rover during Apollo 15.
Apollo 15 Rover Navigation
Navigates with Scott during the first operational use of the Lunar Roving Vehicle.
Apollo 15 Solar Wind Spectrometer Deployment
Helps deploy the Apollo 15 Solar Wind Spectrometer as part of the lunar surface experiments used to monitor the particle flow from the Sun.
Chappaquiddick Incident
Colson authorized Hunt to travel to New England to seek potentially scandalous information on Senator Edward Kennedy, specifically pertaining to the Chappaquiddick incident and to Kennedy's possible extramarital affairs. Hunt sought and used CIA disguises and other equipment for the project. This mission eventually proved unsuccessful, with little if any useful information uncovered by Hunt
Concealed Recorder Provided
CIA technical officers provided Hunt with a commercial tape recorder concealed in a typewriter case during the period of White House support.
Creation of Leak Project
Concern over continuing leaks and the Pentagon Papers helps drive Nixon's creation of the White House special investigations leak project.
Leak Project Leadership
Krogh leads the White House leak project formed in response to concerns intensified by the Pentagon Papers disclosure.
Special Investigations Unit
Colson authorized Hunt to travel to New England to seek potentially scandalous information on Senator Edward Kennedy, specifically pertaining to the Chappaquiddick incident and to Kennedy's possible extramarital affairs. Hunt sought and used CIA disguises and other equipment for the project. This mission eventually proved unsuccessful, with little if any useful information uncovered by Hunt
Special Investigations Unit Creation
Ehrlichman becomes instrumental in creating the White House special investigations unit known as the Plumbers.
Tessina Camera Provided
CIA supplied Hunt with a small Tessina camera concealed in a tobacco pouch for photographic work connected with his White House assignment.
White House Leak Project
Young serves with Krogh in the White House leak project created after the Pentagon Papers disclosure.
White House Plumbers
Colson authorized Hunt to travel to New England to seek potentially scandalous information on Senator Edward Kennedy, specifically pertaining to the Chappaquiddick incident and to Kennedy's possible extramarital affairs. Hunt sought and used CIA disguises and other equipment for the project. This mission eventually proved unsuccessful, with little if any useful information uncovered by Hunt
August
Concert for Bangladesh
Performs at the Concert for Bangladesh at Madison Square Garden.
Genesis Rock Discovery
Works with Scott at Spur Crater when the crew collects the anorthosite sample known as the Genesis Rock.
Genesis Rock Discovery
Helps identify and collect the ancient anorthosite sample later nicknamed the Genesis Rock.
Genesis Rock Discovery
Collects the ancient anorthosite sample later nicknamed the Genesis Rock during exploration near Spur Crater.
Agriculture Secretary Succession
Discusses possible successors to Agriculture Secretary Clifford Hardin and the political and administrative considerations surrounding the choice.
Ambassador to Great Britain
Reviews the possible replacement of the United States ambassador to Great Britain and the political timing of any change.
Apollo 15 Deep Core Sample
Helps obtain a deep drill-core sample from beneath the lunar surface during Apollo 15.
Apollo 15 Falcon Liftoff
Leaves the lunar surface with Scott aboard Falcon after three days of exploration.
Apollo 15 Falcon Liftoff
Commands Falcon's ascent stage as it leaves the Moon to rendezvous with Endeavour.
Apollo 15 Third EVA
Leads the third lunar surface excursion, completing geological sampling and experiment work.
Automobile Excise Tax
Reviews possible repeal of the automobile excise tax and its expected effect on prices, sales and the wider economy.
Busing and Republican Platform
Discusses whether school busing should be addressed in the 1972 Republican platform and the likely congressional and electoral consequences.
Busing Constitutional Amendment
Participates in discussion of a possible constitutional amendment concerning school busing and the political implications of the issue.
California Republican Politics
Discusses California Republican politics involving Ronald Reagan, Edwin Reinecke and Robert Finch in the context of future elections and appointments.
China Visit Political Reaction
Discusses political reaction to the planned presidential visit to the People's Republic of China, including responses from conservative Republicans.
Economic Competitiveness
Discusses United States business competitiveness, investment, worker productivity, inflation and the balance-of-trade problem.
Falcon Lunar Ascent
Commands Falcon’s ascent from the lunar surface for rendezvous with Endeavour.
Fillmore East - June 1971
Releases the live album Fillmore East - June 1971 from performances by the Mothers at the New York venue.
Gold Convertibility
Discusses possible suspension of dollar convertibility into gold during consideration of measures to stabilize the international monetary system.
Hammer and Feather Demonstration
Drops a hammer and feather together to demonstrate Galileo’s principle in the lunar vacuum.
Import Tax Proposal
Reviews a proposed temporary import tax as part of a wider package intended to address trade, currency and domestic economic pressures.
International Monetary Crisis
Participates in a detailed review of the international monetary crisis, including pressure on the dollar and possible United States action.
Investment Tax Credit
Discusses restoration or expansion of an investment tax credit as one element of an administration economic program.
Lockheed Vote Assessment
Discusses the congressional Lockheed vote, its outcome and the positions of senators contacted by administration figures.
Revenue Sharing
Reviews revenue sharing as part of the administration's domestic agenda and its relationship to broader political strategy.
Vice Presidential Role
Discusses Vice President Spiro Agnew's political role, press relations and participation in administration and campaign activity.
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