August 8, 1969

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• 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.

Addresses and Remarks

• Anniversary of the President's Nomination (5 Weekly Comp. Pres. Doc. 1093, August 8, 1969)
  Remarks of the President, Rogers C. B. Morton, and Representative William C. Cramer at a Surprise Celebration in the Rose Garden.
• The President's Address to the Nation on Domestic Programs (5 Weekly Comp. Pres. Doc. 1103, August 8, 1969)
  Text of the President's Address on a New Family Assistance System, on Job Training and Placement, on the Office of Economic Opportunity, and on Revenue Sharing.

Executive Orders

• Equal Employment Opportunity in the Federal Government (5 Weekly Comp. Pres. Doc. 1099, August 8, 1969)
  Executive Order 11478.

Meetings With Foreign Leaders

• Visit of Chancellor Kiesinger of the Federal Republic of Germany (5 Weekly Comp. Pres. Doc. 1095, August 8, 1969)
  Joint Statement by President Nixon and Chancellor Kiesinger Following Their Meetings in Washington.
• Visit of Chancellor Kiesinger of the Federal Republic of Germany (5 Weekly Comp. Pres. Doc. 1097, August 8, 1969)
  Remarks of the President and Chancellor Kiesinger Upon the Chancellor's Departure.

Memorandums to Federal Agencies

• Equal Employment Opportunity in the Federal Government (5 Weekly Comp. Pres. Doc. 1098, August 8, 1969)
  The President's Memorandum to Heads of Departments and Agencies.

Reports to the President

• Equal Employment Opportunity in the Federal Government (5 Weekly Comp. Pres. Doc. 1100, August 8, 1969)
  Memorandum Report for the President From Robert E. Hampton, Chairman, United States Civil Service Commission.

Statements by the President

• Tax Reform Bill (5 Weekly Comp. Pres. Doc. 1103, August 8, 1969)
  Statements by the President Following Passage of the Bill by the House of Representatives.

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.

• The President's address to the Nation on domestic programs, as delivered for radio and television.

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 the appointment of Kurt Scott Kaleo Moylan of Agana, Guam, to be Secretary of Guam.

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.

• Remarks at a Surprise Celebration on the Anniversary of the President's Nomination.
• Joint Statement Following Discussions With Chancellor Kiesinger of Germany.
• Remarks on the Departure of Chancellor Kiesinger From the White House.
• Memorandum on Equal Employment Opportunity in the Federal Government
• Statement on the Tax Reform Bill Following Passage by the House of Representatives.
• Address to the Nation on Domestic Programs.
• Executive Order 11478—Equal Employment Opportunity in the Federal Government

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 8, 1969

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

• Senate: August 8, 1969
• Extensions of Remarks: August 8, 1969

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 08 August 1969

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. XVII, China, 1969-1972

China, 1969

• 22. Telegram From the Embassy in the Republic of China to the Department of State, Taipei, August 8, 1969, 1021Z

  Source: National Archives, RG 59, Conference Files, 1966–1972, Entry 3051B: Lot 70 D 387, Box 74, Secretary’s Trip to the Far East, July–August 1969, CF 384. Secret; Priority; Exdis. From July 26 to 28, Rogers accompanied President Nixon on his trip to the Philippines and Indonesia. From July 28 through August 10, Rogers visited Japan, South Korea, the ROC, Hong Kong, Australia, and New Zealand. He was in Taiwan from August 1 to 3. An English-language record of this conversation, provided by the ROC Government to McConaughy, is attached to an August 27 memorandum from Shoesmith to Green, and is ibid., Central Files 1967–69, POL CHINAT–US.

• 23. Response to National Security Study Memorandum 14 , Washington, August 8, 1969

  Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, NSC Institutional Files (H-Files), Box H–023, NSC Meeting (San Clemente), 8/14/69, Briefings: Korea; China. Secret. This is the final version of the response to NSSM 14 (Document 4). The document was largely drafted in EA. Comments on early drafts are in National Archives, RG 59, EA/ROC Files: Lot 74 D 25, Political Files, NSSM 14. An early draft was discussed in an NSC Senior Review Group meeting on May 15 and returned to Brown and the Interdepartmental Group for revisions (see Document 13). Talking points for the President and Kissinger, an outline of NSSM 14 prepared by the NSC staff, and an analysis of U.S. China policy were prepared for an August 14 NSC meeting to be held at San Clemente, California. (National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, NSC Institutional Files (H-Files), Box H–023, NSC Meeting (San Clemente), 8/14/69, Briefings: Korea; China) An August 11 memorandum from Haig to Kissinger stated that the response to NSSM 14 “will be designed primarily as an informal update for members of the Security Council.” (National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 334, Items to Discuss with the President) NSSM 14 was superseded by NSSM 106, China Policy (Document 97) and NSSM 124, Next Steps Toward the People’s Republic of China (Document 117).

Vol. XIX, Part 1, Korea, 1969-1972

North Korean Shootdown of a U.S. Reconnaissance Flight and Contingency Planning, January-November 1969

• 33. Minutes of a Washington Special Actions Group Meeting , Washington, August 8, 1969, 4:55-6:36 p.m.

  Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, NSC Institutional Files (H-Files), Box H–114, Washington Special Actions Group, WSAG Minutes, Originals, 1969–1970 [6 of 6]. Top Secret; Sensitive. The meeting was held in the Situation Room at the White House. Behr forwarded the minutes to Kissinger through Haig on August 11.

Vol. XIX, Part 2, Japan, 1969-1972

January-November 1969: The Decision for Okinawa Reversion

• 17. Memorandum From Secretary of Commerce Stans to President Nixon, Washington, August 8, 1969

  Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 399, Subject Files, Textiles, Vol. I. Personal and Confidential. A notation in an unknown hand on the first page reads: “Pouch for Bergsten.”

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-1788 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

• Frame(s): WHPO-1788-00-01, President Nixon talking to Republican National Committeemen Keith Bulen of Indiana, and another man. 8/8/1969, Washington, D.C. White House, Rose Garden. President Nixon, Keith Bulen, unidentified man.

Roll WHPO-1789 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: Color

• Frame(s): WHPO-1789-02-33, Guests applaud President Nixon in the Rose Garden celebrating the first anniversary of his nomination at the Republican National Convention. Balloons cover the ground in front of him at the patio steps. News cameramen filming the event. Gerald Ford stands nearby. 8/8/1969, Washington, D.C. White House, Rose Garden. President Nixon, Republican leaders, Gerald Ford, cameramen, John Tower, Everett Dirksen, Rogers Morton, White House Staff members, guests.
• Frame(s): WHPO-1789-16, Guests applaud President Nixon as he stands at the microphone in the Rose Garden during a celebration of the first anniversary of his nomination at the Republican National Convention. Balloons cover the ground in front of him at the patio steps. Cameramen are seen filming the event. Gerald Ford stands nearby. 8/8/1969, Washington, D.C. White House, South Lawn. President Nixon, Republican leaders, Gerald Ford, cameramen, John Tower, Rogers Morton, White House Staff members, guests.
• Frame(s): WHPO-1789-17, Guests applaud President Nixon and Pat Nixon as they stand at the microphone in the Rose Garden during a celebration of the first anniversary of his nomination at the Republican National Convention. Balloons cover the ground in front of him at the patio steps. Cameramen are seen filming the event. Gerald Ford stands nearby. 8/8/1969, Washington, D.C. White House, Rose Garden. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Republican leaders, Gerald Ford, cameramen, John Tower, Everett Dirksen, Rogers Morton, White House Staff members, guests.

Roll WHPO-1790 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: Color

• Frame(s): WHPO-1790-03-10, Guests applaud President Nixon standing at the microphone with Pat Nixon in the Rose Garden, celebrating the first anniversary of his nomination at the Republican National Convention. Balloons cover the ground in front of him at the patio steps. Cameramen are seen filming the event. Gerald Ford stands nearby. 8/8/1969, Washington, D.C. White House, Rose Garden. President Nixon, Republican leaders, Gerald Ford, cameramen, John Tower, Everett Dirksen, Rogers Morton, White House Staff members, guests.

Roll WHPO-1791 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: Color

• Frame(s): WHPO-1791-03-30, Guests applaud President Nixon standing at the microphone with Pat Nixon in the Rose Garden, celebrating the first anniversary of his nomination at the Republican National Convention. Balloons cover the ground in front of him at the patio steps. Cameramen are seen filming the event. Gerald Ford stands nearby. 8/8/1969, Washington, D.C. White House, Rose Garden. President Nixon, Republican leaders, guests.

Roll WHPO-1792 Photographer: Moore, Robert (Supervisor/Director, WHPO Photographic Laboratory) | Color or B&W: Color

• Frame(s): WHPO-1792-01-23, President Nixon and Pat Nixon accepting gifts, a clock and a delegate badge, while celebrating the first anniversary of his nomination at the Republican National Convention. Everett Dirksen, John Anderson, Gerald Ford, John Tower, Rogers Morton, and other Republican leadership members are standing nearby. 8/8/1969, Washington, D.C. White House, Rose Garden. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Everett Dirksen, John Anderson, Gerald Ford, John Tower, Rogers Morton, Republican leadership members.
• Frame(s): WHPO-1792-12, Guests applaud President Nixon and Pat Nixon as they stand at the microphone in the Rose Garden during a celebration of the first anniversary of President Nixon's nomination at the Republican National Convention. Balloons cover the ground in front of him at the patio steps. Cameramen are seen filming the event. Gerald Ford stands nearby. 8/8/1969, Washington, D.C. White House, Rose Garden. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Everett Dirksen, Gerald Ford, John Tower, Rogers Morton, Republican leadership members.

Roll WHPO-1793 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: Color

• Frame(s): WHPO-1793-00A-33A, Guests applaud President Nixon standing at the microphone with Pat Nixon in the Rose Garden, celebrating the first anniversary of his nomination at the Republican National Convention. Balloons cover the ground in front of him at the patio steps. Cameramen are seen filming the event. Gerald Ford stands nearby. 8/8/1969, Washington, D.C. White House, Rose Garden. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Dirksen, John Anderson, Gerald Ford, John Tower, Rogers Morton, Republican leadership members.

Roll WHPO-1805 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: B&W

• Frame(s): WHPO-1805-01A-04A, Group of unidentified people standing. 8/8/1969, Washington, D.C. unknown. unidentified persons.
• Frame(s): WHPO-1805-05A-07A, Men eating around a table. 8/8/1969, Washington, D.C. unknown. unidentified persons.
• Frame(s): WHPO-1805-08A-13A, A Spirit of Apollo poster, balanced on a sofa. 8/8/1969, Washington, D.C. unknown.

Roll WHPO-1806 Photographer: Kightlinger, Jack | Color or B&W: B&W

• Frame(s): WHPO-1806-03-05, President Nixon, sitting at his desk, addressing the nation via television about domestic programs. 8/8/1969, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon.

Roll WHPO-1807 Photographer: Kightlinger, Jack | Color or B&W: B&W

• Frame(s): WHPO-1807-03A-04A, A military musical group playing in the Grand Hall in the evening. 8/8/1969, Washington, D.C. White House, Grand Hall. military musical group.
• Frame(s): WHPO-1807-06A-10A, President Nixon and Chancellor Kurt Kiesinger making farewell remarks. 8/8/1969, Washington, D.C. White House, Rose Garden. President Nixon, Kurt Kiesinger, unidentified officials.
• Frame(s): WHPO-1807-11A-17A, President Nixon walking Chancellor Kurt Kiesinger to his limousine. 8/8/1969, Washington, D.C. White House, South Lawn. President Nixon, Kurt Kiesinger, unidentified officials.

Roll WHPO-1808 Photographer: Kightlinger, Jack | Color or B&W: B&W

• Frame(s): WHPO-1808-03A-11A, President Nixon sitting at his desk, addressing the nation via television about domestic programs. 8/8/1969, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, press photographers.

Roll WHPO-1809 Photographer: Kightlinger, Jack | Color or B&W: B&W

• Frame(s): WHPO-1809-06-35, Vice President Agnew receiving courtesy calls. 8/8/1969, Washington, D.C. Executive Office Building, Vice Presidential Office. Spiro T. Agnew, Kurt Kiesinger, Col. Mike Dunn, Kent Crane, Gerald Christenson, Bill Carmack, Mario Gibson Barboza, Chow Shu-Kai, S. Edward Peal, Tan Sri Ong Yoke Lin, Bui Diem, John Gregoriades.

Roll WHPO-1810 Photographer: Kightlinger, Jack | Color or B&W: B&W

• Frame(s): WHPO-1810-03A-04A, President Nixon and West German Chancellor Kurt Kiesinger at farewell ceremony. 8/8/1969, Washington, D.C. White House, Rose Garden. President Nixon, Kurt Kiesinger, Henry Kissinger, Elliot Richardson, Emil Mosbacher, unidentified others.
• Frame(s): WHPO-1810-05A, Vice President Spiro Agnew seated informally in his EOB office during a meeting with West German Chancellor Kurt Kiesinger. 8/8/1969, Washington, D.C. Executive Office Building,(EOB), Vice Presidential Office. Spiro Agnew, Kurt Kiesinger.
• Frame(s): WHPO-1810-05A-08A, Vice President Spiro Agnew seated informally in his EOB office during a meeting with West German Chancellor Kurt Kiesinger. 8/8/1969, Washington, D.C. Executive Office Building,(EOB), Vice Presidential Office. Spiro Agnew, Kurt Kiesinger.

Roll WHPO-1811 Photographer: Schumacher, Karl | Color or B&W: B&W

• Frame(s): WHPO-1811-02-33, Vice President Agnew hosting state dinner for West German Chancellor Kurt Kiesinger at the German Embassy. 8/8/1969, Washington, D.C. Chancery, German Embassy. Spiro T. Agnew, Judy Agnew, unidentified others.

Roll WHPO-1812 Photographer: Schumacher, Karl | Color or B&W: B&W

• Frame(s): WHPO-1812-02-19, Vice President Agnew hosting state dinner for West German Chancellor Kurt Kiesinger at the German Embassy. 8/8/1969, Washington, D.C. Chancery, German Embassy. Spiro T. Agnew, Judy Agnew, Dirksen, Stuart Symington, unidentified others.

Roll WHPO-1813 Photographer: Schumacher, Karl | Color or B&W: B&W

• Frame(s): WHPO-1813-02-26, Vice President Agnew hosting state dinner for West German Chancellor Kurt Kiesinger at the German Embassy. 8/8/1969, Washington, D.C. Chancery, German Embassy. Spiro T. Agnew, Judy Agnew, Kurt Kiesinger, unidentified others.
• Frame(s): WHPO-1813-20, Vice President Spiro Agnew speaking with West German Chancellor Kurt Kiesinger while unidentified people stand nearby in a reception area, at the state dinner for Chancellor Kurt Kiesinger at the German Embassy. 8/8/1969, Washington, D.C. Chancery, German Embassy. Spiro T. Agnew, Judy Agnew, Kurt Kiesinger, unidentified persons.

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-060
  Press briefing by John D. Ehrlichman, Arthur Burns, Daniel Patrick Moynihan, Robert Patricelli, Edward Morgan, Nathan, and Roussau on the Welfare Program. (8/8/1969, Indian Treaty Room, Executive Office Building)
  
  Runtime: 1:40:00
  
  Keywords: Press conferences, news conferences, interviews, media
  
  Production credits: Audio feed supplied by "WHCA only"; Recorded by MEC (initials of WHCA engineer)
  
  Original Format: 1/4-inch reel-to-reel audiotape. Original source type: Original.

P - Formal Presidential Remarks

• WHCA-SR-P-690816
  Remarks by President Nixon at a surprise celebration on the anniversary of the President's Nomination, with remarks by Rogers Morton. (8/8/1969, Rose Garden at the White House.)
  
  Runtime: 9:10
  
  Original Format: 1/4-inch reel-to-reel audiotape. Original source type: Original.

• WHCA-SR-P-690817
  Remarks by President Nixon on departure of Chancellor Kiesinger, with remarks by Chancellor Kiesinger. (8/8/1969, Rose Garden at the White House)
  
  Runtime: 2:27
  
  Original Format: 1/4-inch reel-to-reel audiotape. Original source type: Original.

• WHCA-SR-P-690818
  President Nixon's address to the nation on domestic programs (welfare). (8/8/1969)
  
  Runtime: 33:51:00
  
  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-3404
  President Nixon's Welfare Statement with anaylsis by Ron Nessen, discussion with Wilbur Cohen, Daniel Moynihan and George Wiley.
  ABC
  Runtime: 01:00:11
• WHCA-3405
  Dr. Arthur Burns on Welfare.
  CBS
  Runtime: 0:30
• WHCA-3406
  President Nixon's Welfare Statement with commentary by Dan Rather, Daniel Schorr, Robert Finch, Charles Percy, Kevin White, Lyle Carter. Pat Nixon.
  NBC
  Runtime: 01:04:52

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