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Nixon Meeting
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President Richard Nixon meeting with Secretary of the Navy John Chafee, Secretary of Defense Melvin Laird of Wisconsin, and Secretary of State Henry Kissinger in the Oval Office of the White House.
April 4, 1972
White House Photograph
Publication Information
| Creator | White House Photograph |
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| Date Created | April 4, 1972 |
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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| Dimensions | 34 x 22 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | Melvin R. Laird papers, 1904-1979 (bulk 1946-1973) |
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| Call Number | M2006-071 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED |
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