Photography - Washington
May 12, 1975
12:05 p.m
The National Security Council meets regarding the seizure of the SS Mayaguez.
May 12, 1975
Ron Nessen at a press briefing regarding the seizure of the SS Mayaguez.
May 13, 1975
10:40 p.m.
Ford meets again with his National Security Council regarding the seizure of the SS Mayaguez.
May 13, 1975
10:40 p.m.
Secretary of State Henry Kissinger and Brent Scowcroft listen intently during the National Security Council Meeting.
May 14, 1975
12:13 p.m.
President Ford meets with Henry Kissinger in the Oval Office prior to meeting with the NSC about the Mayaguez situation.
May 14, 1975
3:52 p.m.
General Jones with an easel depicting troop deployment near the SS Mayaguez at an NSC meeting.
May 14, 1975
Approximately 7:00 p.m.
Henry Kissinger briefing Ron Nessen, prior to a second press briefing regarding the SS Mayaguez and her crew.
May 15, 1975
Approximately 7:00 p.m.
President Ford on the telephone discussing the SS Mayaguez and troop deployment for the crew’s Rescue. He is in formal wear prior to arrival of the Prime Minister of the Netherlands for a "stag" dinner.
May 14, 1975
11:46 p.m.
Waiting for word about the outcome of the rescue mission of the SS Mayaguez and her crew.
May 14, 1975
Henry Kissinger and Brent Scowcroft discussing the SS Mayaguez.
May 14-15, 1975
Midnight
Receiving word that the Mayaguez was once again under American control.
May 15, 1975
12:30 a.m.
The President made a statement to the press on the rescue mission for the American merchant ship SS Mayaguez. The President’s remarks were broadcast live on radio and television.
July 24, 1975
The President met with Capt. Charles Miller and crew members of the SS Mayaguez. Capt. Miller and his crew presented the President the ship’s wheel from the Mayaguez in appreciation.