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The President's Daily Brief Fifty Years Ago Central Intelligence Agency

See what the President of the United States saw in his daily briefing fifty years ago. Stand in his shoes as he faces an ongoing war, angry protesters, a hostile nuclear armed adversary, and much more. Here is what the CIA thought was important for you to know in February 1971.

On Feb. 1: attacks on oil convoys to Phnom Penh, and East Germans harassing civilian traffic to West Berlin. Consideration is being given to cancelling the next four-power meeting (US, GB, France, USSR). The EU is not mentioned. Feb. 2: Something called OPEC had an inconclusive meeting. The Shah seems to be calling the shots. Three Soviet ships are steaming towards Cuba from the Atlantic. There is a nice photo of a Kresta-class missile cruiser. Feb. 3: Soviet river-crossing equipment is stocked near Cairo. The CIA warns: "Before a major, amphibious operation, the Egyptians would have to assemble and move most of the equipment at these installations into position near the Canal, . It would take oniy a few days to ready the equipment, however, if the Egyptians were to decide to do so. " #foreshadowingWhat feedback would you have given the CIA on this brief?

There is no better way to understand the events of the past than to read the same materials as the actual decision makers did. An ideal resource for teachers, students, home schoolers, and scholars. Readers who enjoy learning about Viet Nam, the Middle East, Russia and China will find this volume fascinating, as will those who enjoyed ALL THE PRESIDENT'S MEN, THREE DAYS OF THE CONDOR, and NIXON.