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Memorandum From the President's Assistant for National Security Affairs (Kissinger) to President Nixon, Washington, August 11, 1969

US Government State Department

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Washington, August 11, 1969

Responding to Nixon's instruction to consider a Presidential initiative to conciliate Nigeria and Biafra, Kissinger provided a summary on the major elements to be dealt with in peace negotiations and on the President's options, with a recommended plan of action that Nixon approved.

Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 741, Country Files, Africa, Nigeria, Vol. I. Secret. Sent for action. Nixon initialed his approval of Kissinger's recommendation.

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