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December 30, 1969

Introduction

This almanac page for Tuesday, December 30, 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.

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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

    Bill Signings

    Acts Approved by the President

    • H.J. Res. 764 -- Public Law 91-176
      Joint Resolution to authorize appropriations for expenses of the President's Council on Youth Opportunity.
    • H.J. Res. 1041 -- Public Law 91-182
      Joint Resolution establishing that the second regular session of the Ninety-first Congress convene at noon on Monday, January 19, 1970.
    • H.R. 944 -- Public Law 91-183
      An Act to amend section 404(d) of title 37, United States Code, by increasing the maximum rates of per diem allowance and reimbursement authorized, under certain circumstances, to meet the actual expenses of travel.
    • H.R. 4293 -- Public Law 91-184
      Export Administration Act of 1969.
    • H.R. 9334 -- Public Law 91-178
      An Act to amend title 38, United States Code, to promote the care and treatment of veterans in State veterans' homes.
    • H.R. 13270 -- Public Law 91-172
      Tax Reform Act of 1969.
    • H.R. 14227 -- Public Law 91-179
      An Act to amend section 140a(b) of title 10, United States Code, relating to adjustment of retired pay to reflect changes in Consumer Price Index.
    • H.R. 14571 -- Public Law 91-185
      An Act to amend the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement Act of 1964 for Certain Employees, as amended, and for other purposes.
    • H.R. 14580 -- Public Law 91-175
      Foreign Assistance Act of 1969.
    • H.R. 15071 -- Public Law 91-180
      An Act to continue for two additional years the duty-free status of certain gifts by members of the Armed Forces serving in combat zones.
    • S. 65 -- Private Law 91-72
      An Act to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to convey sand, gravel, stone, clay, and similar materials in certain lands to Emogene Tilmon of Logan County, Arkansas.
    • S. 80 -- Private Law 91-73
      An Act to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to convey sand, gravel, stone, clay, and similar materials in certain lands to Enoch A. Lowder of Logan County, Arkansas.
    • S. 81 -- Private Law 91-74
      An Act to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to convey sand, gravel, stone, clay, and similar materials in certain lands to J. B. Smith and Sula E. Smith, of Magazine, Arkansas.
    • S. 82 -- Private Law 91-75
      An Act to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to convey sand, gravel, stone, clay and similar materials in certain lands to Wayne Tilmon and Emogene Tilmon of Logan County, Arkansas.
    • S. 740 -- Public Law 91-181
      An Act to establish the Cabinet Committee on Opportunities for Spanish-Speaking People, and for other purposes.
    • S. 2917 -- Public Law 91-173
      Federal Coal Mine Health and Safety Act of 1969.
    • S. 3016 -- Public Law 91-177
      Economic Opportunity Amendments of 1969.
    • S.J. Res. 154 -- Public Law 91-174
      Joint Resolution to authorize and request the President to proclaim the month of January 1970 as "National Blood Donor Month."
    • H.R. 9233 -- Public Law 91-189
      An Act to amend title 5, United States Code, to promote the efficient and effective use of the revolving fund of the Civil Service Commission in connection with certain functions of the Commission, and for other purposes.
    • H.J. Res. 1040 -- Public Law 91-188
      Joint Resolution extending the time for filing the Economic Report and the report of the Joint Economic Committee.
    • S. 2325 -- Public Law 91-187
      An Act to amend title 5, United States Code, to provide for additional positions in grades GS-16, GS-17, and GS-18.
    • S.J. Res. 117 -- Public Law 91-186
      Joint Resolution to authorize appropriations for expenses of the Office of Intergovernmental Relations, and for other purposes.

    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 David M. Kennedy, Secretary of the Treasury, and Edwin S. Cohen, Assistant Secretary (Tax Policy), on the Tax Reform Act of 1969.
    • Statement by the President on signing of the Tax Reform Act of 1969 as read for filming and broadcast.

  • 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.

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. VI, Vietnam, January 1969-July 1970

    Vietnam, January 1969-July 1970

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

    Expansion of the Kissinger-Dobrynin Channel and Further Discussions on the Middle East, December 11, 1969-July 28, 1970

    • 114. Memorandum for the Record , Washington, December 30, 1969

      Source: National Security Council, Intelligence Files, 303 Committee Meeting Minutes, 1969. Secret; Eyes Only. Copies were sent to Mitchell, Packard, Johnson, and Helms.

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

    The Rogers Plan

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

    Saudi Arabia

    Vol. XXXIV, National Security Policy, 1969-1972

    Chemical and Biological Warfare, Safeguard Phase II, the Draft

    • 114. Memorandum From the President’s Assistant for National Security Affairs (Kissinger) to President Nixon, Washington, December 30, 1969

      Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 710, Country Files, Europe, USSR, Vol. VI. Secret. Sent for information. Although no drafting information appears on the memorandum, Lynn sent it to Kissinger under a December 24 covering memorandum. Nixon wrote the following comments in the margins: “This doesn’t make my point—what about tests of new weapons? How many new weapons have they developed in 5 years compared with us? 2) K[issinger]—also, I want a study made of the point I discussed with you re. How Soviet gets so much more for their 70 billion a year than we do.”

    Vol. XXXIX, European Security

    "Bureaucratic Steamroller," January 1969-November 1970

    • 16. Memorandum of Conversation , Washington, December 30, 1969, 11 a.m.

      Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 711, Country Files, Europe, USSR, Vol. VI. Secret; Exdis. Part II of V. Drafted by Bowden, concurred in by Leonard, and approved by Morton Abramowitz (U) on December 31. The meeting was held in the Under Secretary’s office. At the top of the first page is a handwritten notation, “Sonnenfeldt—FYI.”

    Vol. E-2, Documents on Arms Control and Nonproliferation, 1969-1972

    Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty; Implementation of Safeguard System

    • 43. Memorandum of Conversation , Washington, December 30, 1969, 11 a.m.

      Soviet Ambassador Dobrynin and Under Secretary of State Richardson discussed efforts to persuade enough countries to ratify the NPT to allow the treaty to come into force. By December, twenty four nations had indicated their intention to deposit their ratification by January, 1970. Should this occur, the two men tentatively agreed to hold a joint U.S.-Soviet ceremony for the deposit of instruments of ratification in early February.

      Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 711, Country Files, Europe, USSR Vol. VI. Confidential. Drafted by Bowden (EUR/SOV); concurred in by Leonard (ACDA); and approved on December 31 by Abramowitz. The meeting was held in Richardson’s office. The memorandum of conversation is Part I of V.

    Chemical and Biological Warfare; Geneva Protocol; Biological Weapons Convention

    • 172. Memorandum From Michael Guhin of the National Security Council Staff to the President’s Assistant for National Security Affairs (Kissinger) , Washington, December 30, 1969

      Guhin forwarded a draft NSSM indicating the President authorized a study and review, to be conducted by the Interdepartmental Political-Military Group, of current U.S. programs and policies on toxins. Given that the Joint Chiefs, and the Departments of State and Defense, had already undertaken steps to comply with the request for information, Guhin noted there should be no difficulty complying with the January 9 deadline.

      Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, NSC Institutional Files (H-Files), Box H–168, NSSM 85. Secret. Sent for action. The memorandum was sent through Behr. At Tab A is a draft of Document 173. At Tab B is Document 170. At Tab C is a document (not published) in the margin of which Kissinger wrote that a NSSM should be issued for the following reasons: “Laird’s sensitivity;” it was “a policy & not an operational issue;” the President should “get credit.”

    Vol. E-5, Part 2, Documents on North Africa, 1969-1972

    Libya

    • 50. National Intelligence Estimate 36.5–69 , Washington, December 30, 1969

      The 8 page report examined the short-term prospects for Libya, emphasizing issues likely to affect U.S. interests, particularly western military installations, oil policies, Libyan arms negotiations with the Soviet Union, and Arab-Israeli “matters.”

      Source: Central Intelligence Agency, NIC Files, Job 79–R01012A, Box 369. Secret; Controlled Dissemination. The Central Intelligence Agency and the intelligence organizations of the Department of State, Defense, and NSA participated in the preparations of this estimate. The Director of CIA submitted this estimate with the concurrence of all members of the USIB with the exception of the representatives of the AEC and FBI who abstained on the grounds that it was outside their jurisdiction.

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

    American Republics Regional

    • 20. Memorandum From the President’s Assistant for National Security Affairs (Kissinger) to the Chairman of the Under Secretaries Committee, Washington, December 30, 1969. , Washington, December 30, 1969

      As a follow-up to President Nixon’s October 31 speech on U.S. policy toward Latin America, President’s Assistant for National Security Affairs Kissinger directed the Under Secretaries Committee to submit a report to the President that outlined U.S. positions on various issues that would be discussed at the forthcoming round of IA–ECOSOC talks.

      Source: National Archives, RG 59, Deputy Assistant Secretary (Economic Policy), Subject and Country Files: Lot 72 D 464, IA–ECOSOC, Caracas, January and February 1970. Confidential. The Committee’s report, January 21, 1970, is ibid., National Security Council Under Secretaries Committee Decision Memorandum, 1969–1977; Lot 83 D 276, NSC U/DM 25. Kissinger communicated Nixon’s responses to the Committee’s recommendations in NSDM 39 (Document 23).

  • 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-2708 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-2708-02A-15A, Treasury Secretary David Kennedy conducting a press conference concerning the Tax Reform Bill. 12/30/1969, Washington, D.C. White House. President Nixon, David Kennedy, Edwin Cohen, Ziegler, press corps members.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-2708-16A-19A, President Nixon looking at the Tax Reform Bill. 12/30/1969, Washington, D.C. White House. President Nixon, David Kennedy, Edwin Cohen, Ziegler, press corps members.

    Roll WHPO-2709 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-2709-02A-18A, Bud Wilkinson seated with two unidentified men. 12/30/1969, Washington, D.C. unknown. Bud Wilkinson, unidentified men.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-2709-20A-24A, David Kennedy at a press conference concerning the Tax Reform Bill. 12/30/1969, Washington, D.C. White House, Roosevelt Room, Oval Office. President Nixon, David Kennedy, press corps members.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-2709-25A-36A, President Nixon preparing to read a statement about the Tax Reform Bill for filming and broadcast. 12/30/1969, Washington, D.C. White House, Roosevelt Room, Oval Office. President Nixon, David Kennedy, press corps members.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-2709-30A, President Nixon preparing to read a statement about the Tax Reform Bill for filming and broadcast. 12/30/1969, Washington, D.C. White House, Roosevelt Room, Oval Office. President Nixon.

    Roll WHPO-2710 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-2710-01-24, President Nixon, Pat Nixon, and Tricia Nixon arive at El Toro in California. 12/30/1969, California El Toro Marine Air Station. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Tricia Nixon, officials, band, crowd, aides.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-2710-25-35, President Nixon and Pat Nixon arrive at the Western White House heliport and take golf carts to the complex. 12/30/1969, California San Clemente. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Tricia Nixon, officials, band, crowd, aides.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-2710-31, Tricia Nixon Cox drives President Nixon, Pat Nixon, and Bebe Rebozo towards La Casa Pacifica upon arrival by helicopter in San Clemente California. 12/30/1969, California San Clemente. Tricia Nixon Cox, Pat Nixon, Bebe Rebozo.

    Roll WHPO-2757 Photographer: Schumacher, Karl | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-2757-, Phillippine President Ferdinand Marcos hosts a state dinner for Vice President Agnew. 12/30/1969, Manila, Philippines Spiro Agnew, Judy Agnew, President Ferdinand Marcos, Imelda Marcos, (Mrs. Ferdinand Marcos).

    Roll WHPO-2758 Photographer: Schumacher, Karl | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-2758-, 15-27 Wreath-laying at American cemetery. 12/30/1969, Philippines Spiro Agnew.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-2758-01-14, The Inauguration ceremony of Phillippine President Ferdinand Marcos. 12/30/1969, Philippines Spiro Agnew, President Ferdinand Marcos, Imelda Marcos, (Mrs. Ferdinand Marcos).

    Roll WHPO-2759 Photographer: Schumacher, Karl | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-2759-, Vice President Agnew at a Wreath-laying ceremony at an American cemetery. 12/30/1969, Manila American cemetery. Spiro Agnew, Judy Agnew.

    Roll WHPO-2760 Photographer: Schumacher, Karl | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-2760-, Vice President Agnew receives Prime Minister Chung of the Republic of Korea. 12/30/1969, Manila, Philippines US Embassy. Spiro Agnew, Judy Agnew, Prime Minister Chung, Mrs. Chung.

    Roll WHPO-2761 Photographer: Schumacher, Karl | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-2761-, Wreath-laying at Rizal Monument. 12/30/1969, Philippines Rizal Monument. Spiro Agnew.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-2761-, Reception at Embassy. 12/30/1969, Manila, Philippines US Embassy. Spiro Agnew, Judy Agnew.

    Roll WHPO-2762 Photographer: Schumacher, Karl | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-2762-, 12A-18A Wreath-laying at Rizal Monument. 12/30/1969, Philippines Rizal Monument. Spiro Agnew.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-2762-, Vice President Agnew Arrives in Manila, Phillippines. 12/30/1969, Manila, Philippines Airport. Spiro Agnew, Judy Agnew.

    Roll WHPO-2758A Photographer: Schumacher, Karl | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-2758A-, Phillippine President Ferdinand Marcos and Vice President Agnew at a state dinner. 12/30/1969, Philippines Spiro Agnew, Judy Agnew, President Ferdinand Marcos, Imelda Marcos, (Mrs. Ferdinand Marcos).

  • 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.

    B - Vice-Presidential (Agnew and Ford)

    • WHCA-SR-B-032
      Press conference-Press center, Intercontinental Hotel, Philippines. (12/30/1969)

      Runtime: 5:33

      Original Format: 1/4-inch reel-to-reel audiotape. Original source type: Original.
    • WHCA-SR-B-033
      State Dinner for the Representatives to the Inauguration-Manila, Philippines/Marcos. (12/30/1969)

      Runtime: 2:35

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

    G - Cabinet Officer Briefings

    • WHCA-SR-G-036
      Briefing by Secretary of the Treasury David Kennedy, Ronald Ziegler and Undersecretary Cohen. (12/30/1969, Roosevelt Room, The White House)

      Runtime: 17:00

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

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

    P - Formal Presidential Remarks

    • WHCA-SR-P-691233
      Remarks by President Nixon to press re the tax bill. (12/30/1969)

      Runtime: 4:47

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

    P - Formal Presidential Remarks

    • WHCA-SR-P-691234
      Remarks by President Nixon on Arrival at El Toro Marine Corps Air Station, California. (12/30/1969)

      Runtime: 1:42

      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-3587
      Weekly News Summary. Richard Nixon,.
      ALL NETWORKS
      Runtime: 00:31:00

      4. Report on President Nixon and Tax Reform Bill. Time Code Start: 08:59. Keywords: bills, laws, taxes, taxation, revenue, reforms. Network: CBS.

      5. Report on President Nixon and Tax Reform Bill. Time Code Start: 11:57. Keywords: bills, laws, taxes, taxation, revenue, reforms. Network: NBC.

      6. Report on President Nixon and Tax Reform Bill. Time Code Start: 14:45. Keywords: bills, laws, taxes, taxation, revenue, reforms. Network: ABC.
    • WHCA-3605
      Weekly News Summary on V.P. Agnew's Asian trip. Vice President Spiro Agnew, Bill Gill.
      All networks
      Runtime: 00:33:00

      1. Vice President Agnew in Manila, Philippines. Time Code Start: 00:40. Keywords: Vice Presidents, travel, trips, Asia, Southeast Asia, Philippines, Vietnam, Taiwan, Australia. Network: ABC.

Context (External Sources)