WASHINGTON, D.C., January 1, 2001 (AP) – William Allen, advisor to presidents since the Truman era, died yesterday at the age of 83 in his Reston home. He had been in declining health for the past five years, but remained a regular visitor to the Clinton White House.

BAGHDAD, Iraq, February 28, 1991 (AP) – Kuwait was liberated from Iraq today by U.S.-led coalition forces. The retaking of Kuwait through Operation Desert Storm was done with light casualties, and signaled the end of war operations in the Middle East.

WASHINGTON, D.C., January 9, 1981 (Unpublished) – “Gee, I can’t believe it,” said Reagan as he surveyed the Oval Office. “Me, Ronnie Reagan, actually President of The United States of America. It’s like a movie script. This is going to be fun. And I know Nancy will love redecorating this place,” he said mostly to himself.

WASHINGTON, D.C., July 24, 1973 (Unpublished) – “Time for an update on the plan?” President Nixon asked indifferently.

His mind had been drifting lately, and the Watergate investigation was beginning to take its toll. Special Advisor William Allen wondered how long Nixon might have.

WASHINGTON, D.C., July 15, 1945 (Unpublished) – “Then it’s true?” President Harry Truman asked incredulously.

“It is sir, without a doubt,” responded Deputy Director William Allen.

“How much of it?” Truman said as he rubbed his brows repeatedly.

“All of it,” came the short reply.

“The Bible?”