August 7, 1970

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

• Original typewritten diary (PDF)

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.

Announcements

• Inflation Alert (6 Weekly Comp. Pres. Doc. 1031, August 7, 1970)
  Summary of the First Report to the National Commission on Productivity by the Council of Economic Advisers.

Statements by the President

• Special Representative on Prisoners of War (6 Weekly Comp. Pres. Doc. 1031, August 7, 1970)
  Statement by the President Upon Announcing Appointment of Frank Borman.

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 Frank Borman, following announcement of his appointment as the President's Special Representative on Prisoners of War.
• Press conference of Dr. Paul W. McCracken, Chairman, Council of Economic Advisers, on the Inflation Alert.

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.

• Representatives of the National Association of Real Estate Boards met with the President at the White House.
• The President opened the first meeting of the National Commission on Productivity at the White House. In the evening, he hosted a reception in the Residence for members of the Commission.
• The President has designated Francis E. Meloy, Jr., United States Ambassador to the Dominican Republic, as his personal representative with the rank of Special Ambassador to attend the inauguration of Dr. Joaquin Balaguer as President of the Dominican Republic at ceremonies in Santo Domingo on August 16.

Nominations Submitted to the Senate

Does not include promotions of members of the Uniformed Services, nominations to the Service Academies, or nominations of Foreign Service Officers.

• L. DEAN BROWN, of the District of Columbia, a Foreign Service Officer of Class one, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan.
• WILLARD J. SMITH, of Michigan, to be an Assistant Secretary of Transportation, vice Walter L. Mazan, resigned.

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.

• Statement on Appointing Frank Borman as Special Representative on Prisoners of War.

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.

• Federal Register of Friday, August 7, 1970

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

• Senate: August 7, 1970
• Extensions of Remarks: August 7, 1970

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.

• Transcript of diary entry (PDF)
• Handwritten diary entry (JPG)

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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.

• President's Daily Brief of 07 August 1970

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

The Intelligence Community and the White House

• 211. Memorandum From the Director of the Program Analysis Staff, National Security Council (Lynn) to the President’s Assistant for National Security Affairs (Kissinger), Washington, August 7, 1970

  Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Agency Files, Box 239, Defense—Blue Ribbon Defense Panel. Top Secret. Sent for information.

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

Trade and Commerce, 1969-1972

• 243. Information Memorandum From C. Fred Bergsten of the National Security Council Staff to the President’s Assistant for National Security Affairs (Kissinger), Washington, August 7, 1970

  Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Subject Files, Box 401, Trade General, Volume II 4/70-12/70. Secret; Limdis. A stamped notation, dated August 11, reads: “HAK has seen.”

Vol. VII, Vietnam, July 1970-January 1972

The Aftermath of the Cambodian Incursion, July 21-October 7, 1970

• 11. Memorandum From the President’s Assistant for National Security Affairs (Kissinger) to President Nixon, Washington, August 7, 1970

  Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 148, Vietnam Country Files, Vietnam 1 Aug 70. Secret; Sensitive. Sent for information. According to a routing slip, Nixon saw the memorandum on August 11. This memorandum is based on a memorandum from Smyser to Kissinger, July 31. Holdridge forwarded a revised version to Kissinger under an August 5 covering memorandum. (Ibid., Box 189, Paris Talks/Meetings, Paris Talks, 1 July 70–Sep 70)

• 13. Memorandum From the President’s Assistant for National Security Affairs (Kissinger) to President Nixon, Washington, August 7, 1970

  Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 559, Country Files, Far East, Air Act in SEA, Vol. I, 1970. Top Secret; Sensitive. Sent for action.

• 14. Memorandum for the Record, Washington, August 7, 1970

  Source: Department of State, INR/IL Historical Files, 40 Committee Meetings. Secret; Eyes Only. Drafted by Jessup on August 10.

Vol. XII, Soviet Union, January 1969-October 1970

Soviet Military Buildup in Cuba and Crisis in Jordan, August 4-October 9, 1970

• 195. Memorandum of Conversation, Washington, August 7, 1970

  Source: Library of Congress, Manuscript Division, Kissinger Papers, Geopolitical File, Box CL 215, Soviet Union, Chronological File, “D” File. No classification marking.

Vol. XXI, Chile, 1969-1973

A Spoiling Operation: The 1970 Chilean Presidential Election, January 1-September 4, 1970

• 49. Memorandum for the Record, Washington, August 7, 1970

  Source: National Security Council, Nixon Intelligence Files, Subject Files, Chile, 1970. Secret; Eyes Only. Drafted on August 10.

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

The Cease-Fire Agreement

• 144. Transcript of a Telephone Conversation Between Secretary of State Rogers and the President’s Assistant for National Security Affairs (Kissinger), Washington, August 7, 1970, 12:30 p.m.

  Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Henry Kissinger Telephone Conversation Transcripts, Box 6, Chronological File. No classification marking.

Vol. XXVIII, Southern Africa

Regional Issues

• 39. National Security Decision Memorandum 75, Washington, August 7, 1970

  Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 363, Subject Files, National Security Decision Memoranda. Secret; Nodis. Haig initialed the memorandum. Copies were sent to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the Director of Central Intelligence.

Vol. XLI, Western Europe; NATO, 1969-1972

Italy

• 196. Telegram From the Embassy in Italy to the Department of State, Rome, August 7, 1970, 1205Z

  Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 695, Country Files—Europe, Italy, Vol. II. Secret; Nodis.

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

Congo

• 237. Memorandum From the Presidentʼs Assistant for National Security Affairs (Kissinger) to President Nixon, Washington, August 7, 1970

  Kissinger informed the President that a Letter of Authorization had been delivered to Congo President Mobutu for purchase of three C–130s; all that needed was Mobutuʼs signature.
  
  Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 944, VIP Visits, Congo, Mobutu Visit, Aug 4, 70, 2 of 3. Confidential. Handwritten notes at the bottom of the page state: “Mobutu signed en route to San Francisco and they are being carried back by Vance” and “Presented in New York Sunday Night August 9.”

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.

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-4097 Photographer: Schumaker, Byron | Color or B&W: B&W

• Frame(s): WHPO-4097-03-18, Portrait study of Ron Walker. 8/7/1970, Washington, D.C. unknown. Ron Walker.
• Frame(s): WHPO-4097-15, Portrait study of Ron Walker. 8/7/1970, Washington, D.C. unknown. Ron Walker.

Roll WHPO-4100 Photographer: Schumaker, Byron | Color or B&W: B&W

• Frame(s): WHPO-4100-01-05, President Nixon seated in the Oval office during a meeting with Senator Robert Byrd. 8/7/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, Robert C. Byrd.
• Frame(s): WHPO-4100-04, President Nixon seated in the Oval office during a meeting with Senator Robert Byrd. 8/7/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, Robert C. Byrd.

Roll WHPO-4101 Photographer: Kightlinger, Jack | Color or B&W: B&W

• Frame(s): WHPO-4101-11-23, Mr. Donald Rumsfeld, Director of OEO, meeting with a White House intern. 8/7/1970, Washington, D. C. White House. Donald Rumsfeld, unidentified White House intern.

Roll WHPO-4103 Photographer: Kightlinger, Jack | Color or B&W: B&W

• Frame(s): WHPO-4103-06-11, President Nixon meeting with member of the National Association of Real Estate Boards. 8/7/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, unidentified member of the NAREB.
• Frame(s): WHPO-4103-12-13, President Nixon meeting with Keogh, Melencamp, Higgins and Hasek. 8/7/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, Melencamp, Higgins, Hasek, unidentified person.
• Frame(s): WHPO-4103-14-20, President Nixon meeting with Hudson Drake and Geoff Shepard, White House Fellows. 8/7/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, Hudson Drake, Geoffrey Shepard.
• Frame(s): WHPO-4103-21-34, President Nixon meeting with Leonard Dry, O. Dystel, S. Schulman and Leo Cherne. 8/7/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, Leonard Dry, O. Dystel, S. Schulman and Leo Cherne.

Roll WHPO-4104 Photographer: Kightlinger, Jack | Color or B&W: B&W

• Frame(s): WHPO-4104-02A-09A, President Nixon standing in the Oval office receiving a gift display of small International Flags from the President of Lions Clubs International, Dr. Robert D. McCullough. 8/7/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, Robert D. McCullough.
• Frame(s): WHPO-4104-10A-19A, President Nixon in the Oval Office reciving a gift from Robert F. Weber President of Kiwanis International. Darrell Coover, Office of Public Relations, Kiwanis International standing nearby. 8/7/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, Robert F. Weber, Darrell Coover.
• Frame(s): WHPO-4104-20A-27A, President Nixon meeting with Raymond T. Gallagher, National Commander National Commander, VFW. 8/7/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, Raymond T. Gallagher.

Roll WHPO-4105 Photographer: Schumaker, Byron | Color or B&W: B&W

• Frame(s): WHPO-4105-01A-02A, President Nixon standing in the Oval Office with Staff assistants James Keogh, Noble Melencamp, Mrs. Ann Higgins and Eliska Hasek. 8/7/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, James Keogh, Noble Melencamp, Anne Higgins, Eliska Hasek.
• Frame(s): WHPO-4105-04A-09A, President Nixon standing in the Oval office with the Executive Director of the President's Committee on White House Fellows Hudson Drake and White House Fellow Geoff Shepard. 8/7/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, Hudson Drake, Geoff Shepard.
• Frame(s): WHPO-4105-11A-13A, President Nixon standing in the Oval office with special Officer Secret Service driver Leonard Dry. 8/7/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, Leonard Dry.
• Frame(s): WHPO-4105-15A-17A, President Nixon in the Oval Office receiving book gifts from the President of Bantam Books Oscar Dystel and Vice Chairman of the Board National General Corporation Sam Schulman. 8/7/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, Oscar Dystel, Sam Schulman.
• Frame(s): WHPO-4105-18A-19A, President Nixon receiving book gifts in the Oval office from Oscar Dystel, President, Bantam Books Oscar Dystel and Vice Chairman of the Board National General Corporation Sam Schulman while Herbert G. Klein, Director of Communications stands nearby. 8/7/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, Oscar Dystel, Sam Schulman, Herbert G. Klein.
• Frame(s): WHPO-4105-21A-23A, President Nixon standing in the Oval Office with the Executive Director of the Research Institute of America, Leo Cherne. 8/7/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, Leo Cherne.
• Frame(s): WHPO-4105-25A-28A, President Nixon standing in the Oval office receiving a gift display of small International Flags from the President of Lions Clubs International, Dr. Robert D. McCullough, and Lions Club's Director of Public Relations, Gunther Hett. 8/7/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, Robert D. McCullough, Gunther Hett.
• Frame(s): WHPO-4105-30A, President Nixon in the Oval Office reciving a gift from Robert F. Weber President of Kiwanis International. Darrell Coover, Office of Public Relations, Kiwanis International standing nearby. 8/7/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, Robert F. Weber, Darrell Coover.

Roll WHPO-4106 Photographer: Schumaker, Byron | Color or B&W: B&W

• Frame(s): WHPO-4106-01-11, President Nixon meeting with members of the National Commission on Productivity. 8/7/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, Cabinet Room. I.W. Abel, Joseph A. Beirne, Edward W. Carter, William T. Coleman, Jr., John T. Dunlop, Nat Goldfinger, Leon Greenberg, James D. Hodgson, Hendrik S. Houthakker, Howard Johnson, George E. Keck, David M. Kennedy, Hearth R. Larry, Edward H. Levi, Joseph Loftus, John H. Lyons, Paul W. McCracken, George Meany, Arjay Miller, Harold C. Passer, James Roche, Maurice Stans, Herbert Stein, Floyd E. Smith, J.W. Usery, Jr., Allen W. Wallis, Murray L. Weidenbaum, Nat Weinberg, Leonard Woodcock, Walter Wriston.
• Frame(s): WHPO-4106-12-20, President Nixon meeting with members of National Association of Real Estate Boards, President of NAREB Rich Port, Vice President Eugene P. Conser, John C. Williamson, Chairman H. Harland Croll, Jr. and Special Counsel to the Presient Charles W. Colson. 8/7/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, Rich Port, Eugene P. Conser, John C. Williamson, H. Harland Croll, Jr. Charles W. Colson.
• Frame(s): WHPO-4106-23-27, President Nixon meeting with Raymond T. Gallagher, National Commander, VFW for the Dwight David Eisenhower Distinguished Service Award presentation. 8/7/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, Raymond T. Gallagher.
• Frame(s): WHPO-4106-28-34, President Nixon meeting with Astronaut Colonel Frank Borman. 8/7/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, Frank Borman.

Roll WHPO-4107 Photographer: Grove, Andrew | Color or B&W: B&W

• Frame(s): WHPO-4107-02-04, 06-08, Hudson Drake standing with White House Fellows for a group portrait with the White House façade visible in the background. 8/7/1970, Washington, D.C. White House Lawn. Hudson Drake, unidentified group of White House Fellows.

Roll WHPO-4108 Photographer: Schumaker, Byron | Color or B&W: B&W

• Frame(s): WHPO-4108-02, President Nixon standing near his Oval Office desk during a meeting with New York Senator Jacob Javits. 8/7/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, Jacob Javits.
• Frame(s): WHPO-4108-02-06, President Nixon meeting with New York Senator Jacob Javits. 8/7/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, Jacob Javits, Henry A. Kissinger.
• Frame(s): WHPO-4108-05, President Nixon seated at his Oval Office desk during a meeting with New York Senator Jacob Javits and Henry Kissinger. 8/7/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, Jacob Javits, Henry A. Kissinger.
• Frame(s): WHPO-4108-07-10, President Nixon meeting with members of National Association of Real Estate Boards, President of NAREB Rich Port, Vice President Eugene P. Conser, John C. Williamson, Chairman H. Harland Croll, Jr. and Presidential Special Counsel to the President Chuck Colson. 8/7/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, Rich Port, Eugene P. Conser, John C. Williamson, H. Harland Croll, Jr. Charles W. Colson.

Roll WHPO-4112 Photographer: Kightlinger, Jack | Color or B&W: B&W

• Frame(s): WHPO-4112-02-04, President Nixon meeting with Senator Clinton P. Anderson, Democratic Senator from New Mexico. 8/7/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, Clinton P. Anderson.

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.

H - White House Staff Member Recordings

• WHCA-SR-H-234
  Press briefing by Ronald Ziegler and Frank Borman. (8/7/1970, Press Center, White House)
  
  Runtime: 10:00
  
  Keywords: Press conferences, news conferences, interviews, media, press secretary
  
  Production credits: Audio feed supplied by WHCA; Recorded by ADS (initials of WHCA engineer)
  
  Original Format: 1/4-inch reel-to-reel audiotape. Original source type: Original.

• WHCA-SR-H-235
  Remarks to White House Conference on Children by Steve Hess, Mike Farrell, Ray Hanson, and Kirby Wilcox. (8/7/1970, Indian Treaty Room, Executive Office Building)
  
  Runtime: 65:00:00
  
  Production credits: Audio feed supplied by WHCA; Recorded by ADS (initials of WHCA engineer)
  
  Original Format: 1/4-inch reel-to-reel audiotape. Original source type: Original.

• WHCA-SR-H-236
  Press briefing by Ronald Ziegler and Paul McCracken. (8/7/1970, Press Center, White House)
  
  Runtime: 32:00:00
  
  Keywords: Press conferences, news conferences, interviews, media, press secretary
  
  Production credits: Audio feed supplied by WHCA; Recorded by ADS (initials of WHCA engineer)
  
  Original Format: 1/4-inch reel-to-reel audiotape. Original source type: Original.

The White House Communications Agency Videotape Collection contains “off-the-air” recordings of televised programs produced between 1968 and 1974. Visit the finding aid to learn more.

• WHCA-3812
  Weekly News Summary - Pt. II.
  All networks
  Runtime: 1:00
  
  21. Smith: Middle East ceasefire. Time Code Start: 23:10. Keywords: Middle East, Mideast, war, ceasefires. Network: ABC.
  
  22. Scali: Middle East ceasefire. Time Code Start: --. Keywords: Middle East, Mideast, war, ceasefires. Network: ABC.
  
  23. Howard K. Smith: Commentary on the Middle East. Time Code Start: 25:29. Keywords: Middle East, Mideast, war. Network: ABC.
  
  24. Special edition on the ceasefire in the Middle East (first 1 to 1.5 minutes). Time Code Start: 27:15. Keywords: Middle East, Mideast, war, ceasefires. Network: NBC.
  
  25. Excerpt of 6/1/1970 Presidential conference. Time Code Start: 28:23. Keywords: Presidents, conferences, meetings. Network: NBC.
  
  26. Cronkite: Middle East; Palestinians fight Jordanian troops in Amman, Jordan; United States Army sergeant kidnapped from American embassy; confusion over how to resume Mideast peace talks. Time Code Start: 29:58. Keywords: Middle East, Mideast, war, negotiations, ceasefires. Network: CBS.
  
  27. Kalb: Middle East ceasefire. Time Code Start: --. Keywords: Middle East, Mideast, war, ceasefires. Network: CBS.
  
  28. Schorr: Unemployment. Time Code Start: 32:26. Keywords: jobs, unemployment, statistics. Network: CBS.
  
  29. Pierpoint: Inflation alert panel. Time Code Start: 34:10. Keywords: economy, economics, budgets, finances, recession, inflation, money, wages, costs, unemployment, prices, reports. Network: CBS.

• LIFE magazine of August 7, 1970

• New York Times of August 7, 1970

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The Vanderbilt Television News Archive is the world's most extensive and complete archive of television news. They have been recording, preserving and providing access to television news broadcasts of the national networks since August 5, 1968.

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