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August 13, 1969

Introduction

This almanac page for Wednesday, August 13, 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.

Previous Date: Tuesday, August 12, 1969

Next Date: Thursday, August 14, 1969

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 Western White House, San Clemente, California

  • 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.

    Addresses and Remarks

    Congress, Communications to

    • Revenue Sharing (5 Weekly Comp. Pres. Doc. 1143, August 13, 1969)
      The President's Message to the Congress Proposing a Program for the Sharing of Federal Revenues With the States.

    Letters, Memorandums, Etc.

    • Federal Executive Boards (5 Weekly Comp. Pres. Doc. 1147, August 13, 1969)
      Announcement of the President's Letter Authorizing the Director of the Bureau of the Budget To Establish 10 New Boards.

    Proclamations

    Swearing-In Ceremonies

    • Department of Labor (5 Weekly Comp. Pres. Doc. 1147, August 13, 1969)
      Remarks of the President and John Wilks at the Swearing In of Mr. Wilks as Deputy Assistant Secretary of Labor for Compliance and Director of the Office of Federal Contract Compliance.

    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 Dr. Arthur Burns concerning the revenue sharing message.
    • Guest list for dinner honoring Apollo 11 astronauts.

    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 announced his intention to nominate Neil P. Speirs as a member of the Railroad Retirement Board and his appointments of Henry Shavitz to be a member of the National Selective Service Appeal Board and Frederick O. Rouse as Chairman of the Railroad Retirement Board for a period of 5 years from August 1969.

    Nominations Submitted to the Senate

    • CHARLES W. ADAM, JR., of Florida, a Foreign Service Officer of the Class of Career Minister, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to Uruguay.
    • ROBERT M. SAYRE, of Virginia, a Foreign Service Officer of Class one, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to Panama.
    • WILLIAM E. SCHAUFELE, JR., of Ohio, a Foreign Service Officer of Class two, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Upper Volta.
    • HENRY L. BROOKS, of Kentucky, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Sixth Circuit to fill a new position created by P.L. 90-347 which was approved June 18, 1968.

  • 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.

  • The Congressional Record is the official daily record of the debates and proceedings of the U.S. Congress.

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

    All National Archives Units

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

    American Republics Regional

  • 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-1824 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-1824-00, President Nixon seated informally with California Governor Ronald Reagan during a meeting at the Western White House, La Casa Pacifica. 8/13/1969, San Clemente, California President's office, Western White House, La Casa Pacifica. President Nixon, Ronald Reagan.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-1824-00-03, President Nixon seated during a meeting with California Governor Ronald Reagan and astronaut Frank Borman at the Western White House, La Casa Pacifica. 8/13/1969, San Clemente, California President's office, Western White House, La Casa Pacifica. President Nixon, Ronald Reagan, Frank Borman.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-1824-05-07, 09-15, Swearing-in ceremony for John Wilkes as Director for the Office of Federal Contract Compliance and Deputy Assistant Secretary of Labor for Compliance. Secretary of Labor George Shultz stands nearby at the Western White House, La Casa Pacifica in San Clemente. 8/13/1969, San Clemente, California Western White House, La Casa Pacifica. President Nixon, George Shultz, John Wilkes, Mrs. John Wilkes, Robert J. Brown, James Woods, Julius Hill, Emerson Walden, James Whittico, Clarence Townes.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-1824-08, President Nixon shaking hands with John Wilkes as Mrs. Wilkes looks on, after his swearing-in ceremony as Director for the Office of Federal Contract Compliance and Deputy Assistant Secretary of Labor for Compliance. Secretary of Labor George Shultz stands nearby at the Western White House, La Casa Pacifica. 8/13/1969, San Clemente, California Western White House, La Casa Pacifica. President Nixon, George Shultz, John Wilkes, Mrs. John Wilkes, Robert J. Brown, James Woods, Julius Hill, Emerson Walden, James Whittico, Clarence Townes.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-1824-10, President Nixon shaking hands with John Wilkes as Mrs. Wilkes looks on, after his swearing-in ceremony as Director for the Office of Federal Contract Compliance and Deputy Assistant Secretary of Labor for Compliance. Secretary of Labor George Shultz stands nearby at the Western White House, La Casa Pacifica. 8/13/1969, San Clemente, California Western White House, La Casa Pacifica. President Nixon, George Shultz, John Wilkes, Mrs. John Wilkes, Robert J. Brown, James Woods, Julius Hill, Emerson Walden, James Whittico, Clarence Townes.

    Roll WHPO-1825 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-1825-00-06, President Nixon seated during a meeting with California Governor Ronald Reagan and astronaut Frank Borman at Western White House, La Casa Pacifica.San Clemente. 8/13/1969, San Clemente, California Nixon's office, Western White House. President Nixon, Ronald Reagan, Frank Borman.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-1825-08, Group of officials standing after the swearing-in ceremony for John Wilkes as Director, Office of Federal Contract Compliance and Asst. Sec. of Labor for Compliance at the Western White House, La Casa Pacifica. 8/13/1969, San Clemente, California Western White House. President Nixon, George Shultz, John Wilkes, Mrs. John Wilks, Robert J. Brown, James Woods, Julius Hill, Emerson Walden, James Whittico, Clarence Townes.

    Roll WHPO-1826 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-1826-01-25, President Nixon driving a golf cart away from the parking lot and bicycle racks at the Western White House, La Casa Pacifica. 8/13/1969, San Clemente, California Western White House, grounds. President Nixon.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-1826-10, President Nixon driving a golf cart away from the parking lot and bicycle racks at the Western White House, La Casa Pacifica. 8/13/1969, San Clemente, California Western White House, grounds, La Casa Pacifica. President Nixon.

    Roll WHPO-1828 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-1828-00-10, President Nixon attending the ceremonial awards dinner to award Presidential Medals of Freedom on the Apollo 11 astronauts Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin, Michael Collins and Neil Armstrong. 8/13/1969, Los Angeles, California Century Plaza Hotel. President Nixon, Neil Armstrong, Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin, Michael Collins, Mrs. Collins, Mrs. Armstrong, Pat Nixon, guests.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-1828-07, President Nixon speaking from the dais table while attending the ceremonial awards dinner to bestow Presidential Medals of Freedom on the Apollo 11 astronauts Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin, Michael Collins and Neil Armstrong, seated at the table with their wives. 8/13/1969, Los Angeles, California Century Plaza Hotel. President Nixon, Neil Armstrong, Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin, Michael Collins, Mrs. Collins, Mrs. Armstrong, Pat Nixon, guests.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-1828-11-16, President Nixon and the Apollo 11 astronauts Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin, Mrs. Aldrin, Michael Collins, Mrs. Collins, Neil Armstrong, Mrs. Armstrong, holding their Presidential Medals of Freedom at their ceremonial award dinner. 8/13/1969, Los Angeles, California Century Plaza Hotel. President Nixon, Neil Armstrong, Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin, Michael Collins, Mrs. Collins, Mrs. Armstrong, Pat Nixon, guests.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-1828-14, President Nixon and the Apollo 11 astronauts, who are holding their Medals of Freedom awards open; Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin, Mrs. Aldrin, Michael Collins, Mrs. Collins, Neil Armstrong, Mrs. Armstrong, at their ceremonial award dinner. 8/13/1969, Los Angeles, California Century Plaza Hotel. President Nixon, Neil Armstrong, Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin, Michael Collins, Mrs. Collins, Mrs. Armstrong, Pat Nixon, guests.

    Roll WHPO-1829 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-1829-01-13, President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Vice President Agnew and Mrs. Judy Agnew at State Dinner honoring the Apollo 11 astronauts to award Presidential Medals of Freedom. 8/13/1969, Los Angeles, California Century Plaza Hotel. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Spiro Agnew, Judy Agnew, Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin, Mrs. Aldrin, Michael Collins, Mrs. Collins, Neil Armstrong, Mrs. Armstrong, unidentified guests.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-1829-14-19, President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Vice President Agnew and Mrs. Judy Agnew at State Dinner honoring the Apollo 11 astronauts to award Presidential Medals of Freedom. 8/13/1969, Los Angeles, California Century Plaza Hotel. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Spiro Agnew, Judy Agnew, Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin, Mrs. Aldrin, Michael Collins, Mrs. Collins, Neil Armstrong, Mrs. Armstrong, unidentified guests.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-1829-22, President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Vice President Agnew and Judy Agnew pose for a standing portrait with the Apollo 11 astronauts and their wives, at the State Dinner honoring the astronauts. 8/13/1969, Los Angeles, California Century Plaza Hotel. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Spiro Agnew, Judy Agnew, Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin, Mrs. Aldrin, Michael Collins, Mrs. Collins, Neil Armstrong, Mrs. Armstrong, unidentified guests.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-1829-23, President Nixon and Vice President Agnew pose for a standing portrait with the Apollo 11 astronauts Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin, Michael Collins and Neil Armstrong at the State Dinner honoring the astronauts with Presidential Medals of Freedom. 8/13/1969, Los Angeles, California Century Plaza Hotel. President Nixon, Spiro Agnew, Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin, Michael Collins, Neil Armstrong.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-1829-23-27, President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Vice President Agnew and Mrs. Judy Agnew at State Dinner honoring the Apollo 11 astronauts to award Presidential Medals of Freedom. 8/13/1969, Los Angeles, California Century Plaza Hotel. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Spiro Agnew, Judy Agnew, Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin, Mrs. Aldrin, Michael Collins, Mrs. Collins, Neil Armstrong, Mrs. Armstrong, unidentified guests.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-1829-26, President Nixon poses for a standing portrait with the Apollo 11 astronauts Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin, Michael Collins and Neil Armstrong at the State Dinner honoring the astronauts with Presidential Medals of Freedom. 8/13/1969, Los Angeles, California Century Plaza Hotel. President Nixon, Spiro Agnew, Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin, Michael Collins, Neil Armstrong.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-1829-28-30, Pat Nixon and Judy Agnew with the wives of the Apollo 11 astronauts, at State Dinner honoring the astronauts with Presidential Medals of Freedom. 8/13/1969, Los Angeles, California Century Plaza Hotel. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Spiro Agnew, Judy Agnew, Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin, Mrs. Aldrin, Michael Collins, Mrs. Collins, Neil Armstrong, Mrs. Armstrong, unidentified guests.

    Roll WHPO-1830 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-1830-01-02, View of dining room in the Century Plaza Hotel ball room, during the Marine Band Military trumpeters performance, at the dinner honoring Apollo 11 astronauts and their wives with Presidential Medals of Freedom. 8/13/1969, Los Angeles, California Century Plaza Hotel. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Spiro Agnew, Judy Agnew, Neil Armstrong, Mrs. Armstrong, Michael Collins, Mrs. Collins, Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin, Mrs. Aldrin, military trumpeters of Marine Band, dinner guests.

    Roll WHPO-1832 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-1832-01, President Nixon and dinner guests stand applauding Apollo 11 astronauts, holding their Presidential Medals of Freedom awards at a formal dinner honoring them. 8/13/1969, Los Angeles, California Century Plaza Hotel. President Nixon, Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin, Mrs. Aldrin, Neil Armstrong, Mrs. Armstrong, Michael Collins, Mrs. Collins.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-1832-01-04, President Nixon and dinner guests stand applauding Apollo 11 astronauts, holding their Presidential Medals of Freedom awards at a formal dinner honoring them. Pictured are: Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin, Mrs. Aldrin, Michael Collins, Mrs. Collins, Neil Armstrong, Mrs. Armstrong. 8/13/1969, Los Angeles, California Century Plaza Hotel. President Nixon, Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin, Neil Armstrong, Mrs. Armstrong, Michael Collins, Mrs. Collins.

    Roll WHPO-1833 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-1833-01, A formal group standing portrait, in evening dress, of President Nixon, Vice President Agnew, with Apollo 11 astronauts Neil Armstrong, Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin, and Michael Collins. 8/13/1969, Los Angeles, California Century Plaza Hotel. President Nixon, Spiro Agnew, Neil Armstrong, Michael Collins, Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-1833-02, A formal group standing portrait, in evening dress, of President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Vice President Agnew, Judy Agnew with Apollo 11 astronauts and their wives including; Neil Armstrong, Mrs. Armstrong, Michael Collins, Mrs. Collins, Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin, Mrs. Aldrin. (See also E-87-4). 8/13/1969, Los Angeles, California Century Plaza Hotel. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Spiro Agnew, Judy Agnew, Neil Armstrong, Mrs. Armstrong, Michael Collins, Mrs. Collins, Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin, Mrs. Aldrin.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-1833-03-04, The Century Plaza Hotel ball room dining area during the Marine Band Military trumpeters performance, at the dinner honoring Apollo 11 astronauts and their wives. (See also E-88-1). 8/13/1969, Los Angeles, California Century Plaza Hotel. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Spiro Agnew, Judy Agnew, Neil Armstrong, Mrs. Armstrong, Michael Collins, Mrs. Collins, Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin, Mrs. Aldrin, military trumpeters of Marine Band, dinner guests.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-1833-04, The Century Plaza Hotel ball room and dining area (seen from back of room) during the Marine Band Military trumpeters performance at the dinner honoring Apollo 11 astronauts with the Presidential Medals of Freedom. 8/13/1969, Los Angeles, California Century Plaza Hotel. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Spiro Agnew, Judy Agnew, Neil Armstrong, Mrs. Armstrong, Michael Collins, Mrs. Collins, Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin, Mrs. Aldrin, military trumpeters of Marine Band, dinner guests.

    Roll WHPO-1836 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-1836-00A-11A, 19A-20A, President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Julie Eisenhower, David Eisenhower, Tricia Nixon, Vice President Agnew, Judy Agnew, Neil Armstrong, Mrs. Armstrong, Michael Collins, Mrs. Collins, Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin, and Mrs. Buzz Aldrin after the black tie dinner honoring the Apollo XI (Apollo 11) astronauts. 8/13/1969, Los Angeles, California Century Plaza Hotel. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Julie Eisenhower, David Eisenhower, Tricia Nixon, Spiro Agnew, Judy Agnew, Neil Armstrong, Mrs. Armstrong, Michael Collins, Mrs. Collins, Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin, Mrs. Aldrin, unidentified guests.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-1836-12A-18A, 21A-23A, President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Julie Eisenhower, David Eisenhower, Tricia Nixon, Vice President Agnew, Judy Agnew, Neil Armstrong, Mrs. Armstrong, Michael Collins, Mrs. Collins, Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin, and Mrs. Aldrin talking and shaking hands after the black tie dinner honoring the Apollo XI (Apollo 11) astronauts. 8/13/1969, Los Angeles, California Century Plaza Hotel. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Julie Eisenhower, David Eisenhower, Tricia Nixon, Spiro Agnew, Judy Agnew, Neil Armstrong, Mrs. Armstrong, Michael Collins, Mrs. Collins, Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin, Mrs. Aldrin, unidentified guests.

    Roll WHPO-1906 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-1906-, President Nixon, Pat Nixon, the Apollo 11 astronauts and wives, Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin, Mrs. Aldrin, Michael Collins, Mrs. Collins, Neil Armstrong, Mrs. Armstrong gathering prior to the black tie dinner honoring the astronauts. 8/13/1969, Los Angeles, California Century Plaza Hotel. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Agnew, Judy Agnew, Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin, Mrs. Aldrin, Michael Collins, Mrs. Collins, Neil Armstrong, Mrs. Armstrong.

  • 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.

    J - Entertainment at the White House

    • WHCA-SR-J-107
      One Small Step. (8/13/1969, [State Dining Room, White House])

      Runtime: 0:02:48

      Keywords: NASA, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, space program, astronauts

      Production credits: United States Army Band and the United States Army Chorus, LTC Samuel Loboda, Leader and Commanding Officer (Washington D.C.); Sp. Richard Stilwell, Baritone Soloist; Composed for and first performed at President Richard M. Nixon's State Dinner for the Ap

      Original Format: 1/4-inch reel-to-reel audiotape. Original source type: Original. Technical notes: 9 minutes and 58 seconds of silence at end of original tape removed from all access copies.

    P - Formal Presidential Remarks

    • WHCA-SR-P-690820
      Remarks by President Nixon at the swearing In of John Wilks as Deputy Assistant Secretary of Labor for Compliance and Director of the Office of Federal Contract Compliance at western White House. (8/13/1969, Conference Room, Western White House)

      Runtime: 2:05

      Original Format: 1/4-inch reel-to-reel audiotape. Original source type: Original.
    • WHCA-SR-P-690821
      Remarks by President Nixon at a State Dinner for Apollo 11 astronauts at Century Plaza Hotel in Los Angeles, with remarks by Governor Reagan, Dr. Tom Payne, Vice President Agnew, Astronauts Collins, Aldrin, and Armstrong. (8/13/1969, Los Angeles Room at the Century Plaza Hotel, Los Angeles, Calif.)

      Runtime: 0:37:36

      Keywords: NASA, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, space program, astronauts

      Production credits: Audio feed supplied by WHCA; No initials of WHCA engineer provided; CBS provided "Mult Feed" (pool feed)

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

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