Delta Force
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Many major events happened in October 1973. What if President Nixon had been overwhelmed by the stress of Watergate, the resignation of Vice President Agnew, and the 1973 Arab-Israeli War, aggravating his heart condition and leading to his death or incapacitation? If it happens before October 10, could Agnew try to stay on as President? What if Speaker of the House Carl Albert became President?
October 6: The 1973 Arab-Israeli War begins.
October 9: Israel begins preparations for a nuclear strike. The same day, President Nixon announces Operation Nickel Grass, a major airlift to resupply Israeli forces.
October 10: Vice President Agnew resigns.
October 16: OPEC announces a 70% price increase and 5% production cut, with 5% decreases each month their economic and political demands are not met.
October 19: President Nixon announces $2.2 billion in aid for Israel. Libya announces an immediate oil embargo against the United States.
October 20: The Arab states join the Libyan oil embargo against the United States.
October 20: The Saturday Night Massacre occurs.
October 25: The 1973 Arab-Israeli War ends. The United States goes to DEFCON 3 due to concerns about Soviet intervention in the region.