[donozark]

I would add Nixon moved the nation to DEFCON 2. Officially, only DEFCON 3, as he did not want to upset America as JFK had during the Cuban Missile Crisis. Many ex-military, who served in "forward units" or had a critical job skill were sent registered letters advising them they could be subject to recall to active duty within 48 hours of notice. Absent change in our physical profile, etc.

I was one such person....

Regarding Israel, Nixon was "rough around the edges." But when push came to shove, he put American power behind her. When one looks at those 175MikeMikes moving through the Sinai Desert bearing the Star of David, the issue is not in doubt.

[reefdiver]

I remember that, I was a young Marine PFC on a Navy troop carrier when that took place. The rumors of Russian subs in the area scarred the crap out of me. I spent as much time as possible top side, just looking out.
We got almost no news from anyone. What a time.