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Explore 653 historical events and records for United States of America in 1973.

Historical records for United States of America in 1973

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March

White House Tape 890-019

Nixon, Richard Milhous · White House Oval Office · Politics / Watergate

Richard Nixon appears with Ronald Ziegler and John Ehrlichman in the 16-minute White House recording numbered 890-019; the Watergate Special Prosecution Force later included the recording in its transcript collection.

White House Tape 890-019

Ziegler, Ronald L. · White House Oval Office · Politics / Watergate

Ronald Ziegler appears with Richard Nixon and John Ehrlichman in the 16-minute White House recording numbered 890-019; the Watergate Special Prosecution Force later included the recording in its transcript collection.

Peace

Nixon, Richard Milhous · Washington · President of USA · Warfare / Vietnam War, 2nd

The last ground troops are withdrawn from Vietnam

April

Civil Contempt

Liddy, George Gordon · Washington · Watergate Defendant · Politics / Watergate

The district court holds Liddy in civil contempt for refusing to testify before the Watergate grand jury despite receiving immunity and a court order.

Pioneer 11 Launch

Fletcher, James C. · Cape Canaveral · NASA Administrator · Science / Astronomy

NASA launches Pioneer 11 toward Jupiter on a trajectory later extended to Saturn.

Watergate

McCord, James W. · Politics / Watergate

The New York Times reports that McCord told Senate investigators that payments for Watergate defendants came through the Committee to Re-Elect the President.

Watergate

Nixon, Richard Milhous · President of USA · Politics / Watergate

The New York Times reported that James McCord told the Senate Watergate Committee that the cash payoffs for the burglars came directly from the Republican Committee to Re-Elect the President (CREEP).

White House Tape 044-158

Colson, Charles · White House Telephone · Politics / Watergate

Charles Colson appears with Richard Nixon in the 15-minute White House recording numbered 044-158; the Watergate Special Prosecution Force later included the recording in its transcript collection.

White House Tape 044-158

Nixon, Richard Milhous · White House Telephone · Politics / Watergate

Richard Nixon appears with Charles Colson in the 15-minute White House recording numbered 044-158; the Watergate Special Prosecution Force later included the recording in its transcript collection.

Ervin Committee Testimony Strategy

Haldeman, Harry Robbins "Bob" · Executive Office Building · White House Chief of Staff · Politics / Watergate

Reviews possible Senate testimony by Magruder and other figures as the White House considers how to respond to new Watergate disclosures.

Haldeman Watergate Statement

Haldeman, Harry Robbins "Bob" · Executive Office Building · White House Chief of Staff · Politics / Watergate

Discusses the timing and possible effect of a public statement by Haldeman before the opening of the Senate Watergate hearings.

Magruder Testimony Strategy

Haldeman, Harry Robbins "Bob" · Executive Office Building · White House Chief of Staff · Politics / Watergate

Discusses Jeb Magruder's expected testimony, reports reaching the White House and possible public statements as the Watergate investigation intensifies.

White House Tape 038-034

Haldeman, Harry Robbins "Bob" · White House Telephone · Politics / Watergate

H. R. Haldeman appears with Richard Nixon in the 12-minute White House recording numbered 038-034; the Watergate Special Prosecution Force later included the recording in its transcript collection.

White House Tape 038-034

Nixon, Richard Milhous · White House Telephone · Politics / Watergate

Richard Nixon appears with H. R. Haldeman in the 12-minute White House recording numbered 038-034; the Watergate Special Prosecution Force later included the recording in its transcript collection.

White House Tape 038-037

Ehrlichman, John · White House Telephone · Politics / Watergate

John Ehrlichman appears with Richard Nixon in the 29-minute White House recording numbered 038-037; the Watergate Special Prosecution Force later included the recording in its transcript collection.

White House Tape 038-037

Nixon, Richard Milhous · White House Telephone · Politics / Watergate

Richard Nixon appears with John Ehrlichman in the 29-minute White House recording numbered 038-037; the Watergate Special Prosecution Force later included the recording in its transcript collection.

White House Tape 428-019

Ehrlichman, John · Old Executive Office Building Office · Politics / Watergate

John Ehrlichman appears with Richard Nixon and H. R. Haldeman in the 126-minute White House recording numbered 428-019; the Watergate Special Prosecution Force later included the recording in its transcript collection.

White House Tape 428-019

Haldeman, Harry Robbins "Bob" · Old Executive Office Building Office · Politics / Watergate

H. R. Haldeman appears with Richard Nixon and John Ehrlichman in the 126-minute White House recording numbered 428-019; the Watergate Special Prosecution Force later included the recording in its transcript collection.

White House Tape 428-019

Nixon, Richard Milhous · Old Executive Office Building Office · Politics / Watergate

Richard Nixon appears with H. R. Haldeman and John Ehrlichman in the 126-minute White House recording numbered 428-019; the Watergate Special Prosecution Force later included the recording in its transcript collection.

White House Tape 428-028

Ehrlichman, John · Old Executive Office Building Office · Politics / Watergate

John Ehrlichman appears with Richard Nixon and H. R. Haldeman in the 57-minute White House recording numbered 428-028; the Watergate Special Prosecution Force later included the recording in its transcript collection.

White House Tape 428-028

Haldeman, Harry Robbins "Bob" · Old Executive Office Building Office · Politics / Watergate

H. R. Haldeman appears with Richard Nixon and John Ehrlichman in the 57-minute White House recording numbered 428-028; the Watergate Special Prosecution Force later included the recording in its transcript collection.

White House Tape 428-028

Nixon, Richard Milhous · Old Executive Office Building Office · Politics / Watergate

Richard Nixon appears with H. R. Haldeman and John Ehrlichman in the 57-minute White House recording numbered 428-028; the Watergate Special Prosecution Force later included the recording in its transcript collection.

White House Tape 896-004

Ehrlichman, John · White House Oval Office · Politics / Watergate

John Ehrlichman appears with Richard Nixon and H. R. Haldeman in the 47-minute White House recording numbered 896-004; the Watergate Special Prosecution Force later included the recording in its transcript collection.

White House Tape 896-004

Haldeman, Harry Robbins "Bob" · White House Oval Office · Politics / Watergate

H. R. Haldeman appears with Richard Nixon and John Ehrlichman in the 47-minute White House recording numbered 896-004; the Watergate Special Prosecution Force later included the recording in its transcript collection.

White House Tape 896-004

Nixon, Richard Milhous · White House Oval Office · Politics / Watergate

Richard Nixon appears with H. R. Haldeman and John Ehrlichman in the 47-minute White House recording numbered 896-004; the Watergate Special Prosecution Force later included the recording in its transcript collection.

White House Tape 896-005

Ehrlichman, John · White House Oval Office · Politics / Watergate

John Ehrlichman appears with Richard Nixon and H. R. Haldeman in the 43-minute White House recording numbered 896-005; the Watergate Special Prosecution Force later included the recording in its transcript collection.

White House Tape 896-005

Haldeman, Harry Robbins "Bob" · White House Oval Office · Politics / Watergate

H. R. Haldeman appears with Richard Nixon and John Ehrlichman in the 43-minute White House recording numbered 896-005; the Watergate Special Prosecution Force later included the recording in its transcript collection.

White House Tape 896-005

Nixon, Richard Milhous · White House Oval Office · Politics / Watergate

Richard Nixon appears with H. R. Haldeman and John Ehrlichman in the 43-minute White House recording numbered 896-005; the Watergate Special Prosecution Force later included the recording in its transcript collection.

White House Tape 038-042

Ehrlichman, John · White House Telephone · Politics / Watergate

John Ehrlichman appears with Richard Nixon and H. R. Haldeman in the 18-minute White House recording numbered 038-042; the Watergate Special Prosecution Force later included the recording in its transcript collection.

White House Tape 038-042

Haldeman, Harry Robbins "Bob" · White House Telephone · Politics / Watergate

H. R. Haldeman appears with Richard Nixon and John Ehrlichman in the 18-minute White House recording numbered 038-042; the Watergate Special Prosecution Force later included the recording in its transcript collection.

White House Tape 038-042

Nixon, Richard Milhous · White House Telephone · Politics / Watergate

Richard Nixon appears with H. R. Haldeman and John Ehrlichman in the 18-minute White House recording numbered 038-042; the Watergate Special Prosecution Force later included the recording in its transcript collection.

White House Tape 896-006

Ehrlichman, John · White House Oval Office · Politics / Watergate

John Ehrlichman appears with Richard Nixon in the 31-minute White House recording numbered 896-006; the Watergate Special Prosecution Force later included the recording in its transcript collection.

White House Tape 896-006

Nixon, Richard Milhous · White House Oval Office · Politics / Watergate

Richard Nixon appears with John Ehrlichman in the 31-minute White House recording numbered 896-006; the Watergate Special Prosecution Force later included the recording in its transcript collection.

White House Tape 427-005

Ehrlichman, John · Old Executive Office Building · Politics / Watergate

John Ehrlichman appears with Richard Nixon and Ronald Ziegler in the 29-minute White House recording numbered 427-005; the Watergate Special Prosecution Force later included the recording in its transcript collection.

White House Tape 427-005

Nixon, Richard Milhous · Old Executive Office Building · Politics / Watergate

Richard Nixon appears with Ronald Ziegler and John Ehrlichman in the 29-minute White House recording numbered 427-005; the Watergate Special Prosecution Force later included the recording in its transcript collection.

White House Tape 427-005

Ziegler, Ronald L. · Old Executive Office Building · Politics / Watergate

Ronald Ziegler appears with Richard Nixon and John Ehrlichman in the 29-minute White House recording numbered 427-005; the Watergate Special Prosecution Force later included the recording in its transcript collection.

White House Tape 427-010

Dean, John · Old Executive Office Building · Politics / Watergate

John Dean appears with Richard Nixon in the 19-minute White House recording numbered 427-010; the Watergate Special Prosecution Force later included the recording in its transcript collection.

White House Tape 427-010

Nixon, Richard Milhous · Old Executive Office Building · Politics / Watergate

Richard Nixon appears with John Dean in the 19-minute White House recording numbered 427-010; the Watergate Special Prosecution Force later included the recording in its transcript collection.

White House Tape 897-003

Ehrlichman, John · White House Oval Office · Politics / Watergate

John Ehrlichman appears with Richard Nixon and H. R. Haldeman in the 19-minute White House recording numbered 897-003; the Watergate Special Prosecution Force later included the recording in its transcript collection.

White House Tape 897-003

Haldeman, Harry Robbins "Bob" · White House Oval Office · Politics / Watergate

H. R. Haldeman appears with Richard Nixon and John Ehrlichman in the 19-minute White House recording numbered 897-003; the Watergate Special Prosecution Force later included the recording in its transcript collection.

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