June 10, 1974: President Nixon’s remarks on the South Lawn of the White House, just as he was about to embark on a five country trip to the Middle East, visiting Eqypt, Israel, Jordan, Syria and Saudi Arabia. He became the first president to ever do so.
From the Archives: Nixon Departs for the Middle East
Aug 23, 2016
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