Meeting at the Pentagon

January 27, 1969

President Richard Nixon meets with Secretary of Defense Laird at the Pentagon.

Bob Hope's Show for the Troops

December 15, 1969

A hearty thank you hand-shake from Secretary of Defense Melvin R. Laird to Bob Hope during a Christmas USO Show at Andrews Air Force Base.

SecDef Laird meets with Thailand's ambassadors in Bangkok

January 7, 1971

U.S. Secretary of Defense Melvin Laird and Thailand's Air Chief Marshall Dawee stand at attention during the playing of the Thai National Anthem in Bangkok.

Secretary Laird discusses SALT I Treaty during press briefing

During a press briefing Secretary of Defense Laird responds to a question. Laird was often asked about the Vietnamization program and the SALT I Treaty—two of the most pressing issues during his tenure.

Secretary Laird has dinner with Israeli Defense Minister

Secretary of Defense Laird enjoys a moment over dinner with Israeli Defense Minister Moshe Dayan.

Power Breakfast

January 25, 1973

Dr. Henry Kissinger meets with Secretary of Defense Melvin R. Laird for a breakfast meeting.