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December 16, 1973

Introduction

This almanac page for Sunday, December 16, 1973, 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: Saturday, December 15, 1973

Next Date: Monday, December 17, 1973

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.

    Digitized versions can be found at HathiTrust.

  • 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.

    No Federal Register published on this date

Archival Holdings

Any selection of archival documents will necessarily be partial. You should use the documents and folders identified below as a starting place, but consult the linked collection finding aids and folder title lists and the collections themselves for context. Many documents to be found this way do not lend themselves to association with specific dates, but are essential to a complete understanding of the material.

  • 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.

    • No President's Daily Brief delivered on this date

  • 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. XXV, Arab-Israeli Crisis and War, 1973

    Arab-Israeli Crisis and War, 1973

    • 394. Memorandum of Conversation, Amman, December 16, 1973

      Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Files 1970–73, POL 27–14 ARAB–ISR. Secret; Nodis. The original is marked “Draft.”

    • 395. Telegram From Secretary of State Kissinger to the U.S. Interests Section in Cairo, Amman, December 16, 1973, 0001Z

      Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 618, Country Files, Middle East, Jordan, X, November–December 1973. Top Secret; Flash; Cherokee; Nodis. Repeated Immediate to the Department of State to pass to the White House for Scowcroft.

    • 396. Memorandum From the President’s Deputy Assistant for National Security Affairs (Scowcroft) to President Nixon, Washington, December 16, 1973

      Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Kissinger Office Files, Box 43, Kissinger Trip Files, HAK Trip—Europe & Mideast, State Cables, Memos & Misc., Dec. 8–22, 1973. Secret; Sensitive; Eyes Only. Sent for information.

    • 397. Memorandum of Conversation, Beorit, December 16, 1973

      Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 1027, Presidential/HAK Memcons, Memcons, HAK & Presidential, December 1973 [1 of 2]. Secret; Nodis. Drafted by Saunders. The meeting took place at the Officers’ Club at Riyaq Air Base in Beirut. Brackets are in the original.

    • 398. Memorandum of Conversation, Jerusalem, December 16, 1973, 6:35-8:35 p.m.

      Source: National Archives, RG 59, Records of Henry Kissinger, 1973–1977, Box 2, NODIS Action Memos 1973–1976. Top Secret; Sensitive; Exclusively Eyes Only. Drafted by Rodman. The meeting took place at the Prime Minister’s office. Brackets are in the original.

    • 399. Memorandum of Conversation, Jerusalem, December 16, 1973, 9:30 p.m.-12:42 a.m.

      Source: National Archives, RG 59, Records of Henry Kissinger, 1973–1977, Box 2, NODIS Action Memos 1973–1976. Top Secret; Sensitive; Exclusively Eyes Only. Drafted by Rodman. The meeting took place at the Foreign Minister’s residence. Brackets are in the original.

    Vol. E-9, Part 2, Documents on the Middle East Region, 1973-1976

    Kuwait and the Gulf States

    • 40. Telegram From the Embassy in the United Arab Emirates to the Department of State, Abu Dhabi, December 16, 1973, 0655Z

      Summary: Chargé d’Affaires Philip Griffin reported on a meeting with Yemeni Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates Qubati regarding potential difficulties with the scheme for the UAE to purchase U.S. arms for the Yemen Arab Republic.

      Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 632, Country Files, Middle East, Trucial States. Secret; Exdis. Repeated to Kuwait City, Sana’a, and Jidda.

  • 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 can be found in the National Archives Catalog.

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-E1988 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-E1988-, President Nixon and Pat Nixon attend a White House East Room religious worship service conducted by Rev.Billy Graham. 12/16/1973, Washington, D.C. White House (East Room, Blue Room, Grand Hall). President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Rev. Billy Graham, Mrs. Graham, unidentified guests.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-E1988-09A, President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Rev. Billy Graham, and Mrs. Graham pose for a formal portrait under an arch of Christmas pine and tree decorations in the Grand Hall at the White House. Hall pillars are covered in silver foil. 12/16/1973, Washington, D.C. White House, Grand Hall. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Rev. Billy Graham, Mrs. Graham.

    Roll WHPO-E1989 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-E1989-, Julie Nixon Eisenhower walking with Nixon family dogs in the snow on the White House grounds. Dogs all wear Christmas ribbon bows. Julie is carrying Yorkshire Terrier Pasha while holding the leashes of Irish Setter King Timahoe and Poodle Vicki. 12/16/1973, Washington, D.C. White House grounds. Julie Nixon Eisenhower, Manolo Sanchez, President Nixon's valet, Pasha, Vicki, King Timahoe.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-E1989-, Julie Nixon Eisenhower bends down posing in the snow on the White House grounds with Presidential family dogs wearing Christmas ribbon bows. Julie is holding Pasha the Yorkshire Terrier while holding leashes to Irish Setter King Timahoe and Vicki the Poodle. 12/16/1973, Washington, D.C. White House grounds. Julie Nixon Eisenhower, Pasha, Vicki, King Timahoe.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-E1989-13A, Julie Nixon Eisenhower seated or squatting with the Nixon family dogs in the snow on the White House grounds. The dogs are all wearing Christmas ribbon bows. Julie is carrying Yorkshire Terrier Pasha while holding the leashes of Irish Setter King Timahoe and Poodle Vicki. 12/16/1973, Washington, D.C. White House grounds. Julie Nixon Eisenhower, Pasha, Vicki, King Timahoe.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-E1989-19A, Julie Nixon Eisenhower walking with Nixon family dogs in the snow on the White House grounds. Dogs all wear Christmas ribbon bows. Julie is carrying Yorkshire Terrier Pasha while holding the leashes of Irish Setter King Timahoe and Poodle Vicki. 12/16/1973, Washington, D.C. White House grounds. Julie Nixon Eisenhower, Pasha, Vicki, King Timahoe.

  • 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.

    P - Formal Presidential Remarks

    • WHCA-SR-P-731217
      Remarks by President Nixon at White House Christmas service with Billy Graham [see I-135]. (12/16/1973)

      Runtime: 5:50

      Keywords: Church service, worship service, prayer service, religion

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

Context (External Sources)