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April 8, 1969

Introduction

This almanac page for Tuesday, April 8, 1969, pulls together various records created by the federal government and links to additional resources which can provide context about the events of the day.

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Schedule and Public Documents

  • The Daily Diary files represent a consolidated record of the President's activities. Visit the finding aid to learn more.

    The President's day began at The White House - Washington, D. C.

  • The Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents made available transcripts of the President's news conferences; messages to Congress; public speeches, remarks, and statements; and other Presidential materials released by the White House.

    Appointments and Nominations

    • United States Representative to INTELSAT Conference (5 Weekly Comp. Pres. Doc. 533, April 8, 1969)
      Announcement of Appointment of Former Governor William W. Scranton of Pennsylvania.
    • Department of the Air Force (5 Weekly Comp. Pres. Doc. 534, April 8, 1969)
      Announcement of Intention To Nominate Philip N. Whittaker as Assistant Secretary for Installations and Logistics.
    • Department of Transportation (5 Weekly Comp. Pres. Doc. 535, April 8, 1969)
      Announcement of Intention To Nominate Walter L. Mazan as Assistant Secretary in Charge of Public Affairs.

    Meetings With Foreign Leaders

    Statements by the President

    • Rehabilitation of Riot-Damaged Areas (5 Weekly Comp. Pres. Doc. 534, April 8, 1969)
      Statement by the President Upon Directing the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development To Assemble a Program of Joint Action in 20 Cities.

    Checklist of White House Press Releases

    The releases listed below, made public by the Office of the White House Press Secretary during the period covered by this issue, are not included in the issue.

    • Press conference of Daniel P. Moynihan, Assistant to the President for Urban Affairs; Richard Van Dusen, Under Secretary of Housing and Urban Development; Lawrence M. Cox, Assistant Secretary for Renewal and Housing Assistance; and Ronald L. Ziegler, Press Secretary to the President.

    Digest of Other White House Announcements

    Following is a listing of items of general interest which were announced in the press but not made public as formal White House press releases during the period covered by this issue. Appointments requiring Senate approval are not included since they appear in the list of nominations submitted to the Senate, below.

    • The President was host at a private dinner in honor of His Majesty Hussein I, King of Jordan, at the White House.
  • Each Public Papers of the Presidents volume contains the papers and speeches of the President of the United States that were issued by the White House Office of the Press Secretary during the time period specified by the volume. The material is presented in chronological order, and the dates shown in the headings are the dates of the documents or events. In instances when the release date differs from the date of the document itself, that fact is shown in the text note.

    To ensure accuracy, remarks have been checked against audio recordings (when available) and signed documents have been checked against the original, unless otherwise noted. Editors have provided text notes and cross references for purposes of identification or clarity.

  • The Federal Register is the official daily publication for rules, proposed rules, and notices of federal agencies and organizations, as well as executive orders and other Presidential documents.

Archival Holdings

  • The H. R. Haldeman Diaries consists of seven handwritten diaries, 36 dictated diaries recorded as sound recordings, and two handwritten audio cassette tape subject logs. The diaries and logs reflect H. R. Haldeman’s candid personal record and reflections on events, issues, and people encountered during his service in the Nixon White House. As administrative assistant to the President and Chief of Staff, Haldeman attended and participated in public events and private meetings covering the entire scope of issues in which the Nixon White House engaged in during the years 1969-1973. Visit the finding aid to learn more.

  • The National Archives Catalog is the online portal to the records held at the National Archives, and information about those records. It is the main way of describing our holdings and also provides access to electronic records and digitized versions of our holdings. 

    The Catalog searches across multiple National Archives resources at once, including archival descriptions, digitized and electronic records, authority records, and web pages from Archives.gov and the Presidential Libraries. The Catalog also allows users to contribute to digitized historical records through tagging and transcription.

    Nixon Library Holdings

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National Security Documents

  • The President's Daily Brief is the primary vehicle for summarizing the day-to-day sensitive intelligence and analysis, as well as late-breaking reports, for the White House on current and future national security issues. Read "The President's Daily Brief: Delivering Intelligence to Nixon and Ford" to learn more.

  • The Foreign Relations of the United States series presents the official documentary historical record of major U.S. foreign policy decisions and significant diplomatic activity. Visit the State Department website for more information.

    Vol. II, Organization and Management of U.S. Foreign Policy, 1969-1972

    Managing the Department of State

    Vol. IV, Foreign Assistance, International Development, Trade Policies, 1969-1972

    Trade and Commerce, 1969-1972

    Vol. XXIII, Arab-Israeli Dispute, 1969-1972

    The Rogers Plan

    • 19. Memorandum of Conversation , Washington, April 8, 1969, 10:30 a.m.

      Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 928, VIP Visits, Jordan—Visit of King Hussein, Vol. II. Secret; Nodis. The meeting took place in the Oval Office. King Hussein made an official visit to Washington April 8–10.

    Vol. XXXIX, European Security

    "Bureaucratic Steamroller," January 1969-November 1970

    Vol. E-2, Documents on Arms Control and Nonproliferation, 1969-1972

    Eighteen-Nation Disarmament Committee; Seabed Arms Control Treaty

    • 83. Memorandum From the President’s Assistant for National Security Affairs (Kissinger) to President Nixon, Washington, April 8, 1969

      Kissinger outlined the debate over the proposed Soviet treaty to ban all military use of seabeds and highlighted the ACDA counter proposal targeting nuclear weapons only. He then recommended that the NSC consider whether a treaty prohibiting nuclear arms on the seabeds would be in the overall U.S. interest and what time scale they should follow should the negotiations continue. He attached a draft NSSM requesting a study of the issue for Nixon’s consideration.

      Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, NSC Institutional Files (H-Files), Box H–146, NSSM 41. Confidential. Nixon initialed “Approve.” The attachment at Tab A is not published. The signed and dated NSSM is Document 202.

    Vol. E-5, Part 1, Documents on Sub-Saharan Africa, 1969-1972

    Nigerian Civil War

    • 54. Memorandum From the Presidentʼs Assistant for National Security Affairs (Kissinger) to President Nixon, Washington, April 8, 1969

      Kissinger told Nixon that the war continued to be a stalemate; British Prime Minister Harold Wilsonʼs visit to Nigeria had produced no changes, as anticipated; diplomatic initiatives by Ivory Coast President Houphouet-Boigny and the Organization of African Unity (OAU) had been unsuccessful; and Special Coordinator Clyde Fergusonʼs efforts had yielded no results but had satisfied Congressional critics and public lobbies at home.

      Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 741, Country Files, Africa, Nigeria, Vol. I. Secret. Sent for information. Nixon wrote the following note on page one: “Sunday, I have decided that our policy supporting the Feds is wrong. They canʼt make it. Letʼs begin to get State off this kick.”

    Vol. E-10, Documents on American Republics, 1969-1972

    Mexico

    • 433. Telegram 53095 From the Department of State to the Embassy in Mexico, April 8, 1969, 1330Z., April 8, 1969, 1330Z

      The Department of State instructed the Embassy to explore the possibility of a “mutually acceptable compromise in terms of division of Ojinaga area and relocation of river channel on boundary.”

      Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Files 1967–69, POL 32–1 MEX–US. Confidential. Drafted on April 7 by T. R. Martin (ARA/MEX), cleared in ARA/MEX, L/ARA, and by US–IBWC Commissioner Friedkin; and approved by Vaky. An April 1 memorandum of conversation details the meeting between Meyer and Carrillo Flores. (Ibid.) In Telegram 1844 from Mexico City, April 10, the Embassy reported that President Díaz Ordaz had agreed to pursue a package solution with certain conditions. (Ibid.)

  • The Kissinger telephone conversation transcripts consist of approximately 20,000 pages of transcripts of Kissinger’s telephone conversations during his tenure as Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs (1969-1974) and Secretary of State (1973-1974) during the administration of President Richard Nixon. Visit the finding aid for more information.

    Digitized versions of many of these transcripts can be found on the Yale University Library website.

Audiovisual Holdings

  • The White House Photo Office collection consists of photographic coverage of President Richard Nixon meeting with prominent social, political, and cultural personalities; speaking engagements and news conferences of the President and various high-ranking members of the White House staff and Cabinet; Presidential domestic and foreign travel, including Presidential vacations; social events and entertainment involving the First Family, including entertainers present; official portraits of the President, First Family, and high-ranking members of the Nixon administration; the 1969 and 1973 Inaugurals; the President’s 1972 Presidential election campaign appearances (including speeches) and other official activities of the White House staff and the President’s Cabinet from January 20, 1969 until August 9, 1974 at the White House and the Old Executive Office Building; other locations in Washington, DC, such as The Mall; and the Presidential retreats in Camp David, Maryland, Key Biscayne, Florida, and San Clemente, California. Visit the finding aid to learn more.

    Roll WHPO-0708 Photographer: Durrence | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-0708-, President Nixon escorting King Hussein of Jordan to his limo. 4/8/1969, Washington, D.C. White House, South Lawn. President Nixon, King Hussein of Jordan, Emil Mosbacher, unidentified Jordanian official.

    Roll WHPO-0709 Photographer: Durrence | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-0709-, President Nixon walking with King Hussein of Jordan upon his departure from the White House to his limousine. 4/8/1969, Washington, D.C. White House, South Lawn. President Nixon, King Hussein.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-0709-06, President Nixon walking with King Hussein of Jordan upon his departure from the White House to his limousine. 4/8/1969, Washington, D.C. White House, South Lawn. President Nixon, King Hussein.

    Roll WHPO-0710 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-0710-, A portrait study of Military Aide Major Jack Brennen. 4/8/1969, Washington, D.C. Major Jack Brennen.

    Roll WHPO-0711 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-0711-, Eisenhower Green. 4/8/1969, Washington, D.C. White House Grounds. none.

    Roll WHPO-0712 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-0712-01, Two White House staff members standing on the Truman balcony. 4/8/1969, Washington, D.C. White House, Truman Balcony. Tim Elbourne, unidentified man.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-0712-02-03, President Nixon with King Hussein of Jordan and Henry Kissinger. 4/8/1969, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, King Hussein, Henry Kissinger.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-0712-12, President Nixon sesated informally in the Oval Office during a meeting with King Hussein of Jordan and Henry Kissinger. 4/8/1969, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, King Hussein, Henry Kissinger.

    Roll WHPO-0713 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-0713-08-23, President Nixon at the arrival ceremony for King Hussein of Jordan. 4/8/1969, Washington, D.C. White House, South Lawn. President Nixon, King Hussein, William Rogers, military escort and band, unidentified American and Jordan military officials.

    Roll WHPO-0714 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-0714-01, Pat Nixon, Tricia Nixon looking down from the Truman Balcony. 4/8/1969, Washington, D.C. White House, South Lawn. Pat Nixon, Tricia Nixon.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-0714-03-16, President Nixon and Secretary of State William Rogers greeting King Hussein of Jordan and standing near his limousine upon his arrival at the White House. 4/8/1969, Washington, D.C. White House, South Lawn. President Nixon, King Hussein, William Rogers, Emil Mosbacher, unidentified others.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-0714-12, President Nixon and Secretary of State William Rogers greeting King Hussein of Jordan and standing near his limousine upon his arrival at the White House. 4/8/1969, Washington, D.C. White House, South Lawn. President Nixon, King Hussein, William Rogers, Emil Mosbacher, unidentified Jordanian military official wearing a headdress.

    Roll WHPO-0715 Photographer: Durrence | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-0715-, President Nixon at the arrival ceremony for King Hussein of Jordan. 4/8/1969, Washington, D.C. White House, South Lawn. President Nixon, King Hussein, William Rogers, Emil Mosbacher, military personnel.

    Roll WHPO-0716 Photographer: Durrence | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-0716-, President Nixon with King Hussein of Jordan. 4/8/1969, Washington, D.C. White House, South Lawn. President Nixon, King Hussein, unidentified military personnel and officials.

    Roll WHPO-0717 Photographer: Durrence | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-0717-, A portrait study of Nancy Lammerding standing on White House grounds. 4/8/1969, Washington, D.C. White House Grounds. Nancy Lammerding.

    Roll WHPO-0722 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-0722-, President Nixon and King Hussein entering the Grand Hall, flanked by a color guard, prior to the State Dinner in the king's honor. 4/8/1969, Washington, D.C. White House, Grand Hall. President Nixon, King Hussein of Jordan, color guard.

    Roll WHPO-0723 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-0723-, A portrait study of Military Aide Colonel James D. Hughes. 4/8/1969, Washington, D.C. Colonel James D. Hughes.

    Roll WHPO-0724 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-0724-, A portrait study of Henry Kissinger. 4/8/1969, Washington, D.C. Henry Kissinger.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-0724-15A, A portrait study of Henry Kissinger holding paperwork. 4/8/1969, Washington, D.C. Henry Kissinger.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-0724-16A, Closeup portrait study of Henry Kissinger. 4/8/1969, Washington, D.C. Henry Kissinger.

    Roll WHPO-0725 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-0725-, President Nixon greeting King Hussein of Jordan upon his arrival at White House for a State Dinner. 4/8/1969, Washington, D.C. White House, North Portico. President Nixon, King Hussein of Jordan.
  • The White House Communications Agency Sound Recordings Collection contains public statements that took place between 1969 and 1974. Visit the finding aid to learn more.

    G - Cabinet Officer Briefings

    • WHCA-SR-G-011
      Press briefing by Secretary of Labor George Shultz, with additional speakers Mr. Reader and Ronald Ziegler. (4/8/1969, Press Lobby, The White House)

      Runtime: 15:00

      Production credits: Audio feed supplied by "N/A"; No WHCA engineer initials listed

      Original Format: 1/4-inch reel-to-reel audiotape. Original source type: Original.
    • WHCA-SR-G-012
      Press briefing by Ronald Ziegler, Daniel P. Moynihan and Undersecretary of Treasury Van Dusen. (4/8/1969, Roosevelt Room, The White House)

      Runtime: 39:04:00

      Production credits: No feed information listed; No WHCA engineer initials listed

      Original Format: 1/4-inch reel-to-reel audiotape. Original source type: Original.

    P - Formal Presidential Remarks

    • WHCA-SR-P-690401
      Remarks by President Nixon of Welcome at the White House to King Hussein I of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, with remarks by King Hussein. (4/8/1969, South Lawn at the White House)

      Runtime: 1:45

      Original Format: 1/4-inch reel-to-reel audiotape. Original source type: Original.

Context (External Sources)