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Foreign Relations of the United States, 1969-1976, Volume 36, Energy Crisis, 1969-1974

Categories: Arab,Energy,Foreign Affairs,Headlines,History,Middle East Conflict,Transportation

http://history.state.gov/historicaldocuments/frus1969-76v36

Documents the U.S. response to dramatic changes that affected international oil production and delivery in 1969-1974, including the Arab oil embargo following the 1973 Arab-Israeli War and the shift of international power from oil consuming to producing nations.  Also covers attempts to create bureaucratic structures to deal with energy issues and efforts to prepare the American people for an era of higher energy prices.  From the State Department