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Wednesday February 7, 1973
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This Day In 1970's History: Wednesday February 7, 1973
  • The schedule for the release of prisoners of war is still not clear. The Viet Cong plans to release 27 American POWs on February 12, along with 400 South Vietnamese POWs. But there are no details on when American prisoners will be released from North Vietnam. POWs will get all back pay plus 10% interest plus a $5.00 a day bonus for each day of captivity. [CBS]

  • Henry Kissinger left Washington today for Southeast Asia. [CBS]

  • Canada extended diplomatic recognition to North Vietnam. [CBS]

  • In Paris, the Viet Cong and South Vietnam are having preliminary talks for later talks in Saigon regarding South Vietnam's political future. [CBS]

  • South Vietnam reported 17 major cease-fire violations. Fighting continued in Cambodia and Laos. [CBS]
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