Carter Visits South Korea Amid Balancing Act Over Rights
President Carter, in his first public remarks in South Korea, pledges support for basic human rights while backing ally Park Chung-hee. He tours Camp Casey near the border, jogs with U.S. troops, and avoids endorsing Park’s authoritarian rule amid protests over political repression and prisoner lists.
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Haig retires after 35 years to leave NATO post
General Alexander Haig Jr retires as NATO Supreme Commander after 35 years in uniform. He says no political plans but hints at a speaking tour and continues to critique Soviet strength while awaiting SALT II stance. Haig hands over to General Bernard Rogers at Supreme Allied Headquarters Europe near Castau Belgium.
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