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December 3, 1969

Introduction

This almanac page for Wednesday, December 3, 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, December 2, 1969

Next Date: Thursday, December 4, 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 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

    • Governors' Conference (5 Weekly Comp. Pres. Doc. 1693, December 3, 1969)
      Remarks of the President and the Vice President at the Opening Session of the Conference at the Department of State.
    • Governors' Conference (5 Weekly Comp. Pres. Doc. 1696, December 3, 1969)
      Exchange of Toasts Between the President and Governor John A. Love of Colorado at a Dinner Honoring the Governors.

    Announcements

    • Governors' Conference (5 Weekly Comp. Pres. Doc. 1696, December 3, 1969)
      Announcement of Presentation to the Governors of Mementos From the Apollo 11 Moon Flight.

    Appointments and Nominations

    • Peace Corps Advisory Council (5 Weekly Comp. Pres. Doc. 1696, December 3, 1969)
      Announcement of Appointment of Neil A. Armstrong as Member and Chairman.

    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.

    • Remarks of Robert H. Finch, Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare, to the Conference of Governors.
    • Remarks of Art Linkletter to the Conference of Governors.
    • Address by Dr. Daniel P. Moynihan, Counsellor to the President, at the Governors' Conference luncheon.

    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.

    • DONALD S. LOWITZ, of Illinois, to be an Assistant Director of the Office of Economic Opportunity, vice James D. Templeton, 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.

  • 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. I, Foundations of Foreign Policy, 1969-1972

    Foundations of Foreign Policy, 1969-1972

    Vol. III, Foreign Economic Policy; International Monetary Policy, 1969-1972

    Foreign Economic Policy

    Vol. VI, Vietnam, January 1969-July 1970

    Vietnam, January 1969-July 1970

    • 154. National Security Decision Memorandum 36 , Washington, December 3, 1969

      Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, NSC Institutional Files (H-Files), Box H–213, NSDM Files, NSDM 36. Top Secret; Sensitive. Attached to this memorandum is a 42-page draft paper, January 15, 1970, entitled “An Agreed General Cease-Fire in Vietnam,” prepared by the Ad Hoc Group on Vietnam and transmitted to the Chairman of the NSC Review Group by Sullivan. The paper discusses the major issues involved in an agreed general cease-fire, focusing on the conditions the United States should insist be met in order for it to accept such a cease-fire. The paper also identifies various options and identifies those that represent the minimum condition acceptable to each agency on the Ad Hoc Group. The President met with Rogers and Laird and apparently Mitchell (although he is not listed as a participant) on December 1 from 4:50 to 6:30 p.m. (President’s Daily Diary, December 1; National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, White House Central Files) Prior to the meeting, Kissinger called Laird on the telephone and asked him “to take a strong line” at the meeting opposing coupling the holiday cease-fire and a permanent cease-fire. Kissinger also called Mitchell and asked him at the President’s request “to come out against” the “power play by State to ram their permanent ceasefire through.” (Notes of telephone conversations, December 1, 3:15 and 3:22 p.m.; Library of Congress, Manuscript Division, Kissinger Papers, Box 361, Telephone Conversations, Chronological File) No other record of the meeting has been found.

    Vol. XXIV, Middle East Region and Arabian Peninsula, 1969-1972; Jordan, September 1970

    Saudi Arabia

    Vol. XXIX, Eastern Mediterranean, 1969-1972

    Cyprus

    • 349. Memorandum of Conversation , Brussels, December 3, 1969, 10:15 a.m.

      Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Files 1967–69, POL 27 CYP. Confidential. Drafted by Helman and cleared by McGuire and Brandt on December 4. The memorandum is Part III of IV. Parts I, II, and IV are ibid. The meeting took place at the U.S. Mission to NATO.

    Vol. XXXII, SALT I, 1969-1972

    Opening Round at Helsinki and Preparations for Vienna, November 17, 1969-April 15, 1970

    Vol. XXXIX, European Security

    "Bureaucratic Steamroller," January 1969-November 1970

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

    Ecuador

    • 300. Memorandum From Viron P. Vaky of the National Security Council Staff to the President’s Assistant for National Security Affairs (Kissinger), Washington, December 3, 1969. , Washington, December 3, 1969

      National Security Council staff member Vaky reported that Governor Rockefeller relayed a request from President Velasco for economic assistance. Rockefeller stated that Ecuador was in bad economic shape, and noted Velasco’s strong measures against Communist and subversive elements. He recommended the U.S. Government consider debt reduction, increased PL 480 assistance, and loans.

      Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 784, Country Files, Latin America, Ecuador, Vol. I, 1969–1970. Confidential. Sent for action. Kissinger approved the recommendation. Attached but not published are Tabs A and B. Tab A is a December 11 memorandum from Watts to Eliot;Tab B is a November 13 letter from Rockefeller to Kissinger, with an attached message from Velasco to Rockefeller dated October 29. The Woods plan for debt reduction is discussed in Foreign Relations, 1969–1976, volume IV, Foreign Assistance, International Development, Trade Policies, 1969–1972, Document 12. The report by the Department of State, dated January 16, is Tab D in the source note to Document 301.

  • 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-2523 Photographer: Schumacher, Karl | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-2523-, Portraits of Penny Adams. 12/3/1969, Washington, D.C. unknown. Penny Adams.

    Roll WHPO-2525 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-2525-, President Nixon at the Governors' Conference with Vice President Agnew during the session on narcotics and dangerous drugs. 12/3/1969, Washington, D.C. State Department. President Nixon, Spiro Agnew, conference attendees.

    Roll WHPO-2526 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-2526-00A-32A, President Nixon and Pat Nixon with state Governors and their families at the Governors' Conference, giving each governor a gift containing moon dust. 12/3/1969, Washington, D.C. State Department. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, unidentified governors and their families.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-2526-01A-03A, President Nixon and Pat Nixon with Alabama Governor Albert Brewer and family, after receiving his state's gift of moon dust at the Governors' Conference. 12/3/1969, Washington, D.C. State Department. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Governor Albert Brewer, family.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-2526-05A-08A, President Nixon and Pat Nixon with Governor Carlos Camacho of Guam, wife Lourdes Duenas Perez Camacho and son Thomas, after receiving his state's gift of moon dust at the Governors' Conference. 12/3/1969, Washington, D.C. State Department. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Carlos Camacho, Lourdes Duenas Perez Camacho, their son Thomas.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-2526-09A-13A, President Nixon and Pat Nixon with New Mexico Governor David Cargo and family, after receiving his state's gift of moon dust at the Governors' Conference. 12/3/1969, Washington, D.C. State Department. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Governor David Cargo and family.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-2526-15A-18A, President Nixon and Pat Nixon with Connecticut Governor John Dempsey (possibly) and family, after receiving his state's gift of moon dust at the Governors' Conference. 12/3/1969, Washington, D.C. State Department. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Governor John Dempsey and family.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-2526-20A-23A, President Nixon and Pat Nixon with Vermont Governor Deane C. Davis and family, after receiving his state's gift of moon dust at the Governors' Conference. 12/3/1969, Washington, D.C. State Department. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Governor Deane C. Davis and family.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-2526-25A-28A, President Nixon and Pat Nixon with a Governor and family, after receiving his state's gift of moon dust at the Governors' Conference. 12/3/1969, Washington, D.C. State Department. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, unidentied Governor and family.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-2526-30A-32A, President Nixon and Pat Nixon with Kansas Governor Robert Docking and family, after receiving his state's gift of moon dust at the Governors' Conference. 12/3/1969, Washington, D.C. State Department. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Governor Robert Docking and family.

    Roll WHPO-2527 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-2527-, President Nixon with Vice President Agnew during the Governors' Conference. 12/3/1969, Washington, D.C. State Department. President Nixon, Spiro Agnew.

    Roll WHPO-2528 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-2528-02-04, President Nixon with Vice President Spiro Vice President seated on the stage during the Governors' Conference. 12/3/1969, Washington, D.C. State Department. President Nixon, Spiro Vice President , audience.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-2528-05A-07A, President Nixon and Pat Nixon with New Jersey Governor Robert J. Hughes and family, after receiving his state's gift of moon dust at the Governors' Conference. 12/3/1969, Washington, D.C. State Department. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Governor Robert J. Hughes, and family.

    Roll WHPO-2529 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-2529-, At the Governors' Conference, President Nixon and Pat Nixon, Governor and Mrs. William Cahill after presenting a gift containing moon dust. 12/3/1969, Washington, D.C. State Department. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Governor & Mrs. William Cahill.

    Roll WHPO-2530 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-2530-, At the Governors' Conference President Nixon and Pat Nixon with state Governors and their families after presenting a gift containing moon dust. 12/3/1969, Washington, D.C. State Department. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, governors and their families.

    Roll WHPO-2531 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-2531-02-09, President Nixon addressing the Governors' Conference. 12/3/1969, Washington, D.C. State Dining Room. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, governors and their families.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-2531-10A-14A, President Nixon and Pat Nixon with unknown governor or representative, after receiving gift of moon dust at the Governors' Conference. 12/3/1969, Washington, D.C. State Department. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, unidentified Governor or representative and family.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-2531-16A-21A, President Nixon and Pat Nixon with South Dakota Governor Frank Farrar and family, after receiving his state's gift of moon dust at the Governors' Conference. 12/3/1969, Washington, D.C. State Department. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Governor Frank Farrar and family.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-2531-22A-25A, President Nixon and Pat Nixon with unknown governor or representative (Ohio representative?), after receiving gift of moon dust at the Governors' Conference. 12/3/1969, Washington, D.C. State Department. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, unidentified Governor or Ohio representative and family.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-2531-32A-35A, President Nixon and Pat Nixon with Wyoming Governor Stanley Hathaway and family, after receiving his state's gift of moon dust at the Governors' Conference. 12/3/1969, Washington, D.C. State Department. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Governor Stanley Hathaway and family.

    Roll WHPO-2532 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-2532-02A-21A, President Nixon with Vice President Agnew on the stage at the Governors' Conference. 12/3/1969, Washington, D.C. State Dining Room. President Nixon, Spiro Agnew, Art Linkletter, audience.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-2532-22A-33A, Art Linkletter addressing the Governors' Conference. 12/3/1969, Washington, D.C. State Dining Room. President Nixon, Spiro Agnew Art Linkletter, audience.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-2532-34A-36A, Vice President Agnew addressing the Governors' Conference. 12/3/1969, Washington, D.C. State Dining Room. President Nixon, Spiro Agnew, audience.

    Roll WHPO-2533 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-2533-02A-05A, At the Governors' Conference President Nixon and Pat Nixon pose with Georgia Governor Lester Maddox and wife after presenting a gift containing moon dust. 12/3/1969, Washington, D.C. State Department. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Georgia Governor Keith Miller.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-2533-08A-11A, At the Governors' Conference President Nixon and Pat Nixon pose with Maryland Governor Marvin Mandel and wife after presenting a gift containing moon dust. 12/3/1969, Washington, D.C. State Department. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Maryland Governor Marvin Mandel.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-2533-12A-15A, At the Governors' Conference President Nixon and Pat Nixon pose with Oregon Governor Tom McCall and wife after presenting a gift containing moon dust. 12/3/1969, Washington, D.C. State Department. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Oregon Governor Tom McCall.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-2533-17A-20A, At the Governors' Conference President Nixon and Pat Nixon pose with South Carolina Governor Robert McNair and family after presenting a gift containing moon dust. 12/3/1969, Washington, D.C. State Department. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, South Carolina Governor Robert McNair.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-2533-21A-24A, At the Governors' Conference President Nixon and Pat Nixon pose with unknown Alaska state governor or representative and wife after presenting a gift containing moon dust. 12/3/1969, Washington, D.C. State Department. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, unknown Alaska state governor or representative.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-2533-26A-29A, At the Governors' Conference President Nixon and Pat Nixon pose with North Dakota governor George Sinner (?) and wife after presenting a gift containing moon dust. 12/3/1969, Washington, D.C. State Department. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, North Dakota state governor George Sinner.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-2533-31A-34A, At the Governors' Conference President Nixon and Pat Nixon pose with Virginia governor Arch Moore Jr. and family after presenting a gift containing moon dust. 12/3/1969, Washington, D.C. State Department. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, West Virginia state governor Arch Moore Jr.

    Roll WHPO-2534 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-2534-, At the Governors' Conference President Nixon and Pat Nixon with unidentified state Governors and their families after presenting a gift containing moon dust. 12/3/1969, Washington, D.C. State Department. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, unidentified state Governors and their families.

    Roll WHPO-2535 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-2535-01A-4A, At the Governors' Conference President Nixon and Pat Nixon pose with unknown state governor after presenting a gift containing moon dust. 12/3/1969, Washington, D.C. State Department. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Unknown state governors.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-2535-05A-8A, At the Governors' Conference President Nixon and Pat Nixon pose with Missouri state Governor Warren Hearnes and family after presenting a gift containing moon dust. 12/3/1969, Washington, D.C. State Department. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Missouri state Governor Warren Hearnes and family.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-2535-10A-13A, At the Governors' Conference President Nixon and Pat Nixon pose with Florida state Governor Claude Kirk Jr. and family after presenting a gift containing moon dust. 12/3/1969, Washington, D.C. State Department. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Florida state Governor Claude Kirk Jr. and family.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-2535-15A-17A, At the Governors' Conference President Nixon and Pat Nixon pose with unknown state governor after presenting a gift containing moon dust. 12/3/1969, Washington, D.C. State Department. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Unknown state governors.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-2535-19A-21A, At the Governors' Conference President Nixon and Pat Nixon pose with Minnesota state Governor Harold LeVander after presenting a gift containing moon dust. 12/3/1969, Washington, D.C. State Department. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Minnesota state Governor Harold LeVander.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-2535-28A-31A, At the Governors' Conference President Nixon and Pat Nixon pose with Colorado state Governor John Love and family after presenting a gift containing moon dust. 12/3/1969, Washington, D.C. State Department. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Colorado state Governor John Love and family.

    Roll WHPO-2536 Photographer: Schumacher, Karl | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-2536-02A, 05A, A military chamber orchestra in blue uniforms performing for guests at Pat Nixon's reception for participants of the White House Conference on Food, Nutrition, and Health. 12/3/1969, Washington, D.C. White House. military chamber orchestra.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-2536-03A, 08A, Guests mingle at Pat Nixon's reception for participants of the White House Conference on Food, Nutrition, and Health. 12/3/1969, Washington, D.C. White House. Pat Nixon, unidentified guests.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-2536-04A, Two unidentified Catholic nuns in dark blue habits speaking with another guest at Pat Nixon's reception for participants of the White House Conference on Food, Nutrition, and Health. 12/3/1969, Washington, D.C. White House. Unidentified women, two unidentified Catholic nuns in dark blue habits.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-2536-06A-07A, American Indian female official in pink striped blanket speaking with guests at Pat Nixon's reception for participants of the White House Conference on Food, Nutrition, and Health. 12/3/1969, Washington, D.C. White House. unidentified American Indian official wearing a pink blanket, unidentified women.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-2536-09A-11A, Pat Nixon enters the reception for participants of the White House Conference on Food, Nutrition, and Health. 12/3/1969, Washington, D.C. White House. Pat Nixon, unidentified guests.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-2536-12A, 22A-24A, Pat Nixon speaking with a group of Girl Scouts during the reception for participants of the White House Conference on Food, Nutrition, and Health. 12/3/1969, Washington, D.C. White House. Pat Nixon, unidentified guests, Girl Scouts.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-2536-23A, Pat Nixon speaking with a group of Girl Scouts during the reception for participants of the White House Conference on Food, Nutrition, and Health. 12/3/1969, Washington, D.C. White House. Pat Nixon, unidentified guests, Girl Scouts.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-2536-25A, Pat Nixon speaking with an American Indian female official wearing a pink striped blanket during the reception for participants of the White House Conference on Food, Nutrition, and Health. 12/3/1969, Washington, D.C. White House. Pat Nixon, unidentified American Indian official wearing a pink blanket.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-2536-25A, Pat Nixon speaking with an American Indian female official in pink striped blanket during the reception for participants of the White House Conference on Food, Nutrition, and Health. 12/3/1969, Washington, D.C. White House. Pat Nixon, unidentified guests, Girl Scouts.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-2536-26A, Pat Nixon standing next to an unidentified female American Indian official during the reception for participants of the White House Conference on Food, Nutrition, and Health. 12/3/1969, Washington, D.C. White House. Pat Nixon, unidentified American Indian official wearing a pink blanket.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-2536-27A, Pat Nixon standing with a mother and daughter during the reception for participants of the White House Conference on Food, Nutrition, and Health. 12/3/1969, Washington, D.C. White House. Pat Nixon, unidentified mother and daughter guests.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-2536-28A-29A, Pat Nixon speaking with female guests, while reporter Helen Thomas watches and listens nearby, during the reception for participants of the White House Conference on Food, Nutrition, and Health. 12/3/1969, Washington, D.C. White House. Pat Nixon, unidentified guests, reporter Helen Thomas.

    Roll WHPO-2537 Photographer: Schumacher, Karl | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-2537-, President Nixon and Pat Nixon host a dinner in the State Dining Room for attendees at the Governor's Conference including many members of the Cabinet. 12/3/1969, Washington, D.C. White House, State Dining Room. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Vice President Agnew, Judy Agnew, Postmater General Blount & family, Al Hirt, 5th Dimension band members, Ron Townson, Marilyn McCoo, Lamonte McLemore.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-2537-, President Nixon and Pat Nixon pose for a group portrait with 5th Dimension band members: Ron Townson, Marilyn McCoo, Lamonte McLemore and Jazz musician Al Hirt after hosting a dinner in the State Dining Room for attendees at the Governor's Conference including many members of the Cabinet. 12/3/1969, Washington, D.C. White House, East Room. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Al Hirt, 5th Dimension band members, Ron Townson, Marilyn McCoo, Lamonte McLemore.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-2537-19, President Nixon, Pat Nixon and Tricia Nixon pose for a group portrait with 5th Dimension band members Ron Townson, Marilyn McCoo, Lamonte McLemore. 12/3/1969, Washington, D.C. White House, East Room. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Tricia Nixon; 5th Dimension band members: Ron Townson, Marilyn McCoo, Lamonte McLemore.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-2537-21, President Nixon and Pat Nixon pose for a group portrait with 5th Dimension band members Ron Townson, Marilyn McCoo, and Lamonte McLemore; and Jazz musician Al Hirt. 12/3/1969, Washington, D.C. White House, East Room. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Tricia Nixon, Al Hirt; 5th Dimension band members: Ron Townson, Marilyn McCoo, Lamonte McLemore.

    Roll WHPO-2538 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-2538-, President Nixon with Ralph P. Toledano. 12/3/1969, Washington, D.C. White House. President Nixon, Ralph P. Toledano.

    Roll WHPO-2539 Photographer: Kightlinger, Jack | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-2539-07-08, No negatives - contact sheet only., Robert Brown at a conference table with a group of Baptist ministers. 12/3/1969, Washington, D.C. unknown. Robert Brown, unidentified Baptist ministers.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-2539-07-17, Robert Brown at a conference table with a group of Baptist ministers. 12/3/1969, Washington, D.C. unknown. Robert Brown, unidentified Baptist ministers.

    Roll WHPO-2540 Photographer: Kightlinger, Jack | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-2540-, President Nixon with Henry Kissinger and Sir Robert Thompson. 12/3/1969, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, Henry Kissinger, Sir Robert Thompson.

    Roll WHPO-2541 Photographer: Kightlinger, Jack | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-2541-01A-19A, Pat Nixon and Tricia Nixon examining displays about illegal drugs. 12/3/1969, Washington, D.C. White House. Pat Nixon, Tricia Nixon, conference guests.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-2541-20A-22A, Pat Nixon and Tricia Nixon during a presentation concerning the Governors' Conference. 12/3/1969, Washington, D.C. White House. Pat Nixon, Tricia Nixon, conference guests.

    Roll WHPO-2542 Photographer: Schumacher, Karl | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-2542-, Jazz musician Al Hirt, and The 5th Dimension band members rehearsing for their Evening at the White House East Room concert. 12/3/1969, Washington, D.C. White House, East Room. Al Hirt, 5th Dimension band members, Ron Townson, Marilyn McCoo, Lamonte McLemore.

    Roll WHPO-2543 Photographer: Schumacher, Karl | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-2543-02A-03A, Harry Dent standing with a visitor. 12/3/1969, Washington, D.C. unknown. Harry Dent, unidentified man.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-2543-04A-16A, Jazz Musician Al Hirt and the 5th Dimension band members, Ron Townson, Marilyn McCoo, Lamonte McLemore,. 12/3/1969, Washington, D.C. White House, South Lawn. Al Hirt, 5th Dimension members, band members.

    Roll WHPO-2547 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-2547-, Musician Al Hirt and his band performing at the Governors' Conference Dinner attended by President Nixon, Pat Nixon, and Tricia Nixon. 12/3/1969, Washington, D.C. White House, East Room. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Tricia Nixon, 5th Dimension band members, Al Hirt.

    Roll WHPO-2548 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-2548-04A-05A, President Nixon and Pat Nixon entering the Grand Hall prior to the Governors' Conference Dinner. 12/3/1969, Washington, D.C. White House locations. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, children of the governors.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-2548-06A-13A, Children of Governors on the third floor of the White House. 12/3/1969, Washington, D.C. White House. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, children of the governors.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-2548-14A-33A, 5th Dimension of trumpet player Al Hirt performing for the governors and their families. 12/3/1969, Washington, D.C. White House, East Room. 5th Dimension members, Al Hirt, band members, guests.

  • 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-103
      Briefing on narcotics to governors' wives by Bud Wilkinson, Marleen Sullivan, J. Lund, Dr. Colen. (12/3/1969, East Room, White House)

      Runtime: 1:15:00

      Keywords: drugs, drug abuse, narcotics, heroin, marijuana, addicts, addiction, prevention, programs, Briefings, private briefings

      Production credits: Audio feed supplied by "Mutual"; Recorded by JLS (initials of WHCA engineer)

      Original Format: 1/4-inch reel-to-reel audiotape. Original source type: Original.
    • WHCA-SR-H-104
      Henry Kissinger remarks at Governors Conference; ""OFF THE RECORD"". (12/3/1969, West Auditorium, State Department)

      Runtime: Unknown

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

      Production credits: Audio feed supplied by WHCA; Recorded by JHP (initials of WHCA engineer)

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

    J - Entertainment at the White House

    • WHCA-SR-J-112
      The Fifth Dimension [see P-691206, J-147]. (12/3/1969)

      Runtime: 24:18:00

      Keywords: Musician, musicians, music, celebrities, performance, American popular music, rock music

      Original Format: 1/4-inch reel-to-reel audiotape. Original source type: Original.
    • WHCA-SR-J-147
      The Al Hirt Combo [see P-691206, J-112B]. (12/3/1969)

      Runtime: 21:50

      Keywords: Musician, musicians, music, celebrities, performance, jazz, American popular music

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

    P - Formal Presidential Remarks

    • WHCA-SR-P-691203
      Remarks by President Nixon at the Opening Session of the Governors' Conference at the Department of State. (12/3/1969)

      Runtime: 11:02

      Keywords: NASA, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, space program, astronauts, moon rocks, drugs, narcotics, marihuana, LSD, alcohol, heroin

      Original Format: 1/4-inch reel-to-reel audiotape. Original source type: Original.
    • WHCA-SR-P-691204
      [continuation of 691203]. (12/3/1969)

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

      Original Format: 1/4-inch reel-to-reel audiotape. Original source type: Original.
    • WHCA-SR-P-691205
      Remarks by President Nixon in a toast to governors and their wives with additional remarks by Governor John A. Love of Colorado, Chairman of the Conference. (12/3/1969)

      Runtime: 10:00

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

      Original Format: 1/4-inch reel-to-reel audiotape. Original source type: Original.
    • WHCA-SR-P-691206
      Remarks by President Nixon introducing the 5th Dimension and Al Hirt [see J-112 and J-147]. (12/3/1969)

      Runtime: 4:07

      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-3550
      Weekly News Summary.
      All networks
      Runtime: 00:31:27

      5. President Nixon's policy on Drugs (bad net sync). Time Code Start: 08:00. Keywords: Presidents, speeches, statements, policies, pharmaceuticals, medicines, drugs, drug abuse, narcotics, heroin, marijuana, alcohol, alcoholism, addicts, addiction, prevention, programs. Network: CBS.

      6. President Nixon's policy on Drugs. Time Code Start: 09:32. Keywords: Presidents, speeches, statements, policies, pharmaceuticals, medicines, drugs, drug abuse, narcotics, heroin, marijuana, alcohol, alcoholism, addicts, addiction, prevention, programs. Network: NBC.

      7. President Nixon's policy on Drugs. Time Code Start: 11:25. Keywords: Presidents, speeches, statements, policies, pharmaceuticals, medicines, drugs, drug abuse, narcotics, heroin, marijuana, alcohol, alcoholism, addicts, addiction, prevention, programs. Network: ABC.

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