Nixon discussed funding a black spoiler to split Democrat vote
In an Oval Office meeting on September 14 1971 President Nixon and aides debated secretly funding a black candidate to siphon Democratic support in 1972. Haldeman Colson and Nixon floated paying incentives and courting names like Jesse Jackson Julian Bond or Shirley Chisholm. The plan remained talk not action as tapes later surfaced.
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U.S. Eyes Possible Airdrop for Rwandan Refugees in Africa
Washington placed troops on alert for potential airdrop of relief supplies to Rwandan refugees in Zaire under Canada's plan for a multinational relief base in central Africa. The Clinton administration endorsed the base but urged consultations and expressed reservations about risks. About 400 U.S. troops were sent to Kenya and Uganda to enable an air bridge if needed.
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Mass rally in Belgrade protests Milosevic election annulment
About 100000 protesters in Terazije Square Belgrade chant for Milosevic to resign over Nov 17 local election annulment. They burn a U S flag and denounce Western powers while new elections proceed in 25 municipalities amid boycott and cold weather.
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