Foreign Relations of the United States, 1969–1976, Volume E–12, Documents on East and Southeast Asia, 1973–1976

368. Memorandum From President Nixon to Secretary of State Rogers, Washington, April 19, 1973.¹ ²

Washington, April 19, 1973

THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON

April 19, 1973

MEMORANDUM FOR
THE SECRETARY OF STATE

I have decided to appoint Ambassador Henry A. Byroade as United States Ambassador to Thailand, to replace Ambassador Leonard Unger, and Dr. William A. Kintner as Ambassador to Cambodia, to replace Ambassador Emory C. Swank. I am aware of the objection to these changes from the Foreign Service, but I feel very strongly the need to have men in these very important and sensitive posts in whom I have personal confidence.

[signed Richard Nixon]

1. Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 286, Agency Files, State, Vol. 18. Confidential.
2. Nixon announced the appointment of Ambassadors to Thailand and Cambodia.