Introduction
This almanac page for Wednesday, February 12, 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, February 11, 1969
Next Date: Thursday, February 13, 1969
Schedule and Public Documents
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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.
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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.
Appointments and Nominations
- Deputy Counsel to the President (5 Weekly Comp. Pres. Doc. 255, February 12, 1969)
Announcement of Appointment of Richard T. Burress. - Deputy Special Assistant to the President (5 Weekly Comp. Pres. Doc. 255, February 12, 1969)
Announcement of Appointment of Tom Cole.
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 Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare Robert H. Finch, Assistant
- Secretary for Administration James Farmer, and Assistant Secretary for Legislation Creed C. Black.
- Biography of James Farmer.
- Biography of Creed C. Black.
- Biography of Bruce Rabb.
- Press conference of Nelson A. Rockefeller, Governor of New York, and Daniel P. Moynihan, Assistant to the President for Urban Affairs.
- Press conference of Willie Mae Rogers, Consultant to the President on Consumer Affairs.
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 participated in the traditional wreathlaying ceremony at the Lincoln Memorial to mark the anniversary of the birth of President Lincoln.
- Robert H. Finch, Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare, announced the selection of James Farmer to be Assistant Secretary for Administration and of Creed C. Black to be Assistant Secretary for Legislation.
- Governor Nelson Rockefeller of New York met with the President, Secretary of State Rogers, and Presidential Assistant Kissinger to discuss Federal-State relations and matters pertaining to Latin America.
- Bruce Rabb has been appointed as a Staff Assistant in the office of Robert Brown, Special Assistant to the President.
- Deputy Counsel to the President (5 Weekly Comp. Pres. Doc. 255, February 12, 1969)
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Archival Holdings
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Selective document listing
President's Office Files
The President's Office Files consists of materials drawn together by the Special Files Unit from several administrative subdivisions within the White House Office. It is the handwriting and sensitive papers sent to the Staff Secretary that now comprise much of the President's Office Files. Visit the finding aid to learn more.
- President's Handwriting, Box 1, President's Handwriting, February 1969
- Memo; Henry A. Kissinger to The President re: Invitation from President Tito, incl. attachment. February 12, 1969. 7 pgs.
- Letter; [Richard Nixon] to Prince Norodom Sihanouk re: United States-Cambodian relations. February 12, 1969. 1 pg.
- President's Meetings File, Box 73, Memoranda for the President--Beginning February 9, 1969
- Memo; John R. Price re: Minutes, Meeting of the Council for Urban Affairs, February 12, 1969 - 10:00 a.m. 11 pgs.
Memo; Paul W. McCracken to The President's File re: Meeting with the President. February 12, 1969. 1 pg.
- Memo; John R. Price re: Minutes, Meeting of the Council for Urban Affairs, February 12, 1969 - 10:00 a.m. 11 pgs.
- President's Handwriting, Box 1, President's Handwriting, February 1969
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White House Press Office
The White House Press Office during the Presidency of Richard Nixon was responsible for daily communication with the White House press corps. Ronald L. Ziegler was the Press Secretary to the President for Nixon's entire term in office from January 1969 to August 1974 and Gerald Warren served as the Deputy Press Secretary. The office held daily briefings for the press and produced the White House’s press releases. Visit the finding aid to learn more.
- White House Press Conferences, Box 55
- News Conference #43 at the White House with Ron Ziegler, February 12, 1969, 10:50 A.M. EST. 1 pg.
News Conference #44 at the White House with Ron Ziegler, February 12, 1969, 3 P.M. EST. 4 pgs.
News Conference #45 at the White House with Ron Ziegler, February 12, 1969, 3:30 P.M. EST. 2 pgs.
- News Conference #43 at the White House with Ron Ziegler, February 12, 1969, 10:50 A.M. EST. 1 pg.
- White House Press Conferences, Box 55
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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.
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National Security Documents
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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.
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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
- 20. Letter From the Head of the Delegation to the Paris Peace Talks on Vietnam (Lodge) to President Nixon, Paris, February 12, 1969
Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 182, Paris Talks/Meetings, Paris Talks, Vol. II, 2/3–69, Memos and Miscellaneous. Top Secret.
Vol. XVII, China, 1969-1972
China, 1969
- 6. Memorandum From the President’s Assistant for National Security Affairs (Kissinger) to President Nixon, Washington, February 12, 1969
Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 700, Country Files, Europe, Poland, Vol. I Warsaw Talks up to 1/31/70. Top Secret; Exdis. This memorandum and the options described in Tab A were taken from a February 11 memorandum from Sneider to Kissinger. (Ibid.) In September and November of 1968, the United States proposed renewing ambassadorial talks between the United States and the PRC that had commenced in Geneva in 1955 and moved to Warsaw in 1957. Talks had been suspended since the 134th meeting on January 8, 1968, and U.S. attempts to restart talks during the spring of 1968 had failed. See Foreign Relations, 1964–1968, vol. XXX, Documents 311, 331, and 332.
Vol. XXXIV, National Security Policy, 1969-1972
Parity, Safeguard, and the SS-9 Controversy
- 5. Minutes of National Security Council Meeting , Washington, February 12, 1969
Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, NSC Institutional Files (H-Files), Box H–109, NSC Meetings Minutes, Originals, 1969. Top Secret; Sensitive. No drafting information appears on the minutes, which incorrectly lists February 10 as the date on which the meeting was held. According to the President’s Daily Diary, the meeting was held on February 12 from 10:36 to 11:52 a.m. in the Fish Room of the White House. The following attended the meeting: President Nixon, Vice President Spiro T. Agnew, Secretary of State William P. Rogers, Melvin R. Laird, Lincoln, Chief of Staff of the USAF General John P. McConnell, Richard Helms, Bryce Harlow, Kissinger, and Lynn. (Ibid., White House Central Files, President’s Daily Diary)
Vol. E-2, Documents on Arms Control and Nonproliferation, 1969-1972
Eighteen-Nation Disarmament Committee; Seabed Arms Control Treaty
- 64. National Security Study Memorandum 20 , Washington, February 12, 1969
President Nixon directed that a study be prepared on the full range of issues and proposals involved in the ENDC meeting scheduled to resume on March 6, 1969.
Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, NSC Institutional Files (H-Files), Box H–21, NSC Meeting, 3/15/69. Secret.
Vol. E-5, Part 1, Documents on Sub-Saharan Africa, 1969-1972
Nigerian Civil War
- 37. Telegram 22400 From the Department of State to the Embassy in Nigeria, Washington, February 12, 1969, 0101Z
The Department reported on Godfrey Amachreeʼs (the personal representative of Major General Gowon, Chairman of the Supreme Military Council of Nigeria) meeting with Secretary of State William Rogers on February 11. Rogers stated that with the change of administrations the previous policies would continue unless or until a decision was taken to change them. The administration was reviewing relief policy, regarding which there was great public pressure.
Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Files 1967–69, POL 7-Nigeria. Secret. Repeated to London. Drafted by Palmer, cleared in S, and approved in S/S.
- 38. Memorandum From Roger Morris of the National Security Council Staff to the Presidentʼs Assistant for National Security Affairs (Kissinger) , Washington, February 12, 1969
Morris presented his personal views on Biafran relief options, recommending a limited approach. The United States should make a credible effort to get in more food without greater political involvement or risk to American lives, property, and long-range political interests.
Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 741, Country Files, Nigeria. Secret.
Vol. E-10, Documents on American Republics, 1969-1972
Ecuador
- 297. Telegram 626 From the Embassy in Ecuador to the Department of State, February 12, 1969, 2230Z. , February 12, 1969, 2230Z
Ambassador Crowley reported the negative consequences of a reduction in U.S. Government assistance toward Ecuador.
Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Files 1967–1969, POL 1 ECUADOR–US. Confidential. The Pelly Amendment to PL 90–629 of 1967, the Fisherman’s Protective Act (22 USC Sec. 2751 et seq.) stated that if a nation conducted its fishing operations in a manner that compromised effectiveness of international fishery conservation, Washington could embargo that nation’s products. The Kuchel Amendment to the Foreign Assistance Act of 1965, as amended (21 USC Sec. 2100 et seq.) gave the President discretionary authority to cut off all assistance to any country which seized a U.S. flag vessel on the high seas.
- 20. Letter From the Head of the Delegation to the Paris Peace Talks on Vietnam (Lodge) to President Nixon, Paris, February 12, 1969
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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.
- 8:45 AM, Richard Helms; Mr. Kissinger
- 9:30 AM, Winthrop Brown; Mr. Kissinger
- 12:30 PM, Mr. Vaky; Mr. Kissinger
- 6:00 PM, Mr. Vaky; Mr. Kissinger
Audiovisual Holdings
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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-0261 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W
- Frame(s): WHPO-0261-00A-09A, New York's Governor Nelson Rockefeller pointing to a chart at the head of the room, while presenting his proposals to President Nixon and the Council for Urban Affairs during a meeting. 2/12/1969, Washington, D.C. White House, Cabinet Room. President Nixon, Nelson Rockefeller, Daniel Patrick Moynihan, Cliff Hardin, George Shultz, Robert Finch, George Romney, John Mitchell, Paul McCracken.
Roll WHPO-0262 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W
- Frame(s): WHPO-0262-01-13, President Nixon poses with Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare Robert Finch and HEW Department appointees. 2/12/1969, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, Robert Finch, John G. Veneman, Patricia R. Hitt, James E. Allen, James L. Farmer, Jr., Louis P. Gray, George L. Brand, Creed C. Black.
- Frame(s): WHPO-0262-14-16, President Nixon shaking hands in the Oval Office with John Veneman, Health, Education and Welfare (HEW) Department appointee. 2/12/1969, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, John G. Veneman.
- Frame(s): WHPO-0262-17-20, President Nixon shaking hands in the Oval Office with Creed C. Black, assistant secretary Health, Education and Welfare (HEW) for legislation. 2/12/1969, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, Creed Carter Black.
- Frame(s): WHPO-0262-21-24, President Nixon shaking hands in the Oval Office with James L. Farmer, Jr., Assistant Secretary for Administration of the Health, Education and Welfare (HEW) Department. 2/12/1969, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, James L. Farmer, Jr.
- Frame(s): WHPO-0262-25-28, President Nixon shaking hands in the Oval Office with Pat Hitt, Assistant Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare (HEW). 2/12/1969, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, Patricia R. Hitt.
- Frame(s): WHPO-0262-29-34, President Nixon shaking hands in the Oval Office with individual Health, Education and Welfare (HEW) Department appointees. 2/12/1969, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, Robert Finch, James E. Allen, Louis P. Gray, George L. Brand.
Roll WHPO-0263 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W
- Frame(s): WHPO-0263-00A-01A, President Nixon in the Oval Office with James L. Farmer, Jr., Assistant Secretary for Administration of the Health, Education and Welfare (HEW) Department.and Mrs. Black. 2/12/1969, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, James L. Farmer, Jr., Mrs. Farmer .
- Frame(s): WHPO-0263-02A-04A, President Nixon in the Oval Office with Creed C. Black, Assistant secretary Health, Education and Welfare (HEW) for Legislation, and Mrs. Black. 2/12/1969, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, Creed Carter Black, Mrs. Black.
Roll WHPO-0264 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W
- Frame(s): WHPO-0264-01A-04A, The Presidential limousine. 2/12/1969, Washington, D.C. Lincoln Memorial.
- Frame(s): WHPO-0264-05A, President Nixon walking up the steps to the Lincoln Memorial building with Major General Charles S. O'Malley, Jr., the Commanding General, Military District of Washington and aides. 2/12/1969, Washington, D.C. Lincoln Memorial. President Nixon, Charles S. O'Malley, military aides and honor color guard.
- Frame(s): WHPO-0264-06A-09A, President Nixon, Major General Charles S. O'Malley, Jr., the Commanding General, Military District of Washington, and military aides stand at attention after a Wreath Laying Lincoln's Birthday Commemoration Ceremony at the Lincoln Memorial. Guests standings at attention at perimeter are Senator Everett Dirksen, Senator Mathias, Congressman Schwengel, H.E. Dr. Guillermo Sevilla-Sacasa. 2/12/1969, Washington, D.C. Lincoln Memorial. President Nixon, Charles S. O'Malley, military aides and honor guard, Senator Everett Dirksen, Senator Mathias, Congressman Schwengel, H.E. Dr. Guillermo Sevilla-Sacasa.
- Frame(s): WHPO-0264-10A-12A, Press Corps photographers and film cameramen crowded on a scaffold platform behind Armed Forces military troops, standing attention, outside of the Lincoln Memorial building. 2/12/1969, Washington, D.C. Lincoln Memorial. President Nixon, Charles S. O'Malley, military aides and honor guard.
Roll WHPO-0265 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W
- Frame(s): WHPO-0265-01A-05A, President Nixon, Major General Charles S. O'Malley, Jr., the Commanding General, Military District of Washington, and military aides stand at attention after a Wreath Laying Lincoln's Birthday Commemoration Ceremony at the Lincoln Memorial. Guests standings at attention at perimeter are Senator Everett Dirksen, Senator Mathias, Congressman Schwengel, and Dr. Guillermo Sevilla-Sacasa, Mayor Washington, George Hartzog, Loyal Legion Commander Colonel McHarg. 2/12/1969, Washington, D.C. Lincoln Memorial. President Nixon, Charles S. O'Malley, military aides and honor guard, Senator Everett Dirksen, Senator Mathias, Congressman Schwengel, H.E. Dr. Guillermo Sevilla-Sacasa.
- Frame(s): WHPO-0265-07A-10A, President Nixon greeting and shaking hands with well-wishers in the crowd, waiting on the sidewalk in front of the Lincoln Memorial. 2/12/1969, Washington, D.C. Lincoln Memorial. President Nixon, unidentified policeman, unidentified press members, crowd members.
Roll WHPO-0266 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W
- Frame(s): WHPO-0266-00A-07A, Staff members Robert Finch, Daniel Patrick Moynihan and Ron Ziegler talking on the Portico patio area, seen looking out an Oval Office window. 2/12/1969, Washington, D.C. White House, West Portico. Robert Finch, D. Patrick Moynihan, Ron Ziegler.
- Frame(s): WHPO-0266-08A-14A, President Nixon seated informally in the Oval Office during a meeting with New York Governor Nelson Rockefeller and Henry Kissinger. 2/12/1969, Washington, D.C. White House Oval Office. President Nixon, Henry Kissinger, Nelson Rockefeller.
Roll WHPO-0269 Photographer: Kightlinger, Jack | Color or B&W: B&W
- Frame(s): WHPO-0269-03A-06A, Reporters and photographers of the Press Corps crowd in front of H.E.W. Secretary Robert Finch, speaking at a press conference to introduce James L. Farmer, Jr., Assistant Secretary for Administration of the HEW, Pat Hitt, Assistant Secretary HEW, and Creed C. Black, Assistant Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare (HEW) for Legislation. 2/12/1969, Washington, D.C. White House, West Lobby. Robert Finch, James L. Farmer, Jr., Creed C. Black, Patricia R. Hitt, White House Press Corps reporters, photographers.
- Frame(s): WHPO-0269-07A-08A, H.E.W. Secretary Robert Finch, speaking at a press conference to introduce James L. Farmer, Jr., Assistant Secretary for Administration of the HEW, Pat Hitt, Assistant Secretary HEW, and Creed C. Black, Assistant Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare (HEW) for Legislation. 2/12/1969, Washington, D.C. White House, West Lobby. Robert Finch, James L. Farmer Jr., Creed C. Black, White House Press Corps.
- Frame(s): WHPO-0269-09A-13A, Pat Hitt, Assistant Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare speaking at a press conference, while standing with H.E.W. Secretary Robert Finch, James L. Farmer, Jr., Assistant Secretary for Administration of the HEW, and Creed C. Black, Assistant Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare (HEW) for Legislation. 2/12/1969, Washington, D.C. White House, West Lobby. Robert Finch, James L. Farmer, Jr., Creed C. Black, Patricia R. Hitt, unidentified Press Corps reporters and photographers.
- Frame(s): WHPO-0269-14A-15A, Press Conference with New York Governor Nelson Rockefeller and Daniel Patrick Moynihan, Assistant to the President for Urban Affairs. 2/12/1969, Washington, D.C. White House, Fish Room. Daniel Patrick Moynihan, Nelson Rockefeller, Ron Ziegler, unidentified Press Corps reporters and photographers.
- Frame(s): WHPO-0269-16A-17A, Press Conference of New York Governor Nelson Rockefeller and Daniel Patrick Moynihan, Assistant to the President for Urban Affairs. 2/12/1969, Washington, D.C. White House, Fish Room. Daniel Patrick Moynihan, Nelson Rockefeller, unidentified Press Corps reporters and photographers.
- Frame(s): WHPO-0269-18A, Ron Ziegler introduces the former leader of Good Housekeeping Magazine's Seal of Approval Institute, Willie Mae Rogers before her White House Press Conference, as the new Nixon Administration Consumer Consultant. Note: Willie Mae resigned 4 days later. 2/12/1969, Washington, D.C. White House, Fish Room. Willie Mae Rogers, Ron Ziegler, unidentified Press Corps reporters and photographers.
- Frame(s): WHPO-0269-18A-21A, Willie Mae Rogers (Former Head of Good Housekeeping Magazine's Seal of Approval Institute) speaking at a White House Press Conference as the new Nixon Administration Consumer Consultant. Note: Willie Mae resigned 4 days later. 2/12/1969, Washington, D.C. White House, Fish Room. Willie Mae Rogers, Ron Ziegler, unidentified Press Corps reporters and photographers.
- Frame(s): WHPO-0269-19A-21A, Willie Mae Rogers (Former Head of Good Housekeeping Magazine's Seal of Approval Institute) speaking at a White House Press Conference as the new Nixon Administration Consumer Consultant. Note: Willie Mae resigned 4 days later. 2/12/1969, Washington, D.C. White House, Fish Room. Willie Mae Rogers, Ron Ziegler, unidentified Press Corps reporters and photographers.
Roll WHPO-0270 Photographer: Kightlinger, Jack | Color or B&W: B&W
- Frame(s): WHPO-0270-03A-07A, 09A, James L. Farmer, Jr., Assistant Secretary for Administration of Health, Education and Welfare (HEW) answers questions at a press conference attended by Secretary of HEW Robert Finch, and Creed Carter Black, HEW assistant for Legislation. 2/12/1969, Washington, D.C. White House, West Lobby. Robert Finch, James L. Farmer Jr., Creed C. Black, White House Press Corps.
- Frame(s): WHPO-0270-08A, 10A-12A, Health, Education and Welfare (HEW) Secretary Robert Finch, speaking at a press conference. 2/12/1969, Washington, D.C. White House, West Lobby. Robert Finch, James L. Farmer Jr., Patricia Hitt, unidentified man.
- Frame(s): WHPO-0270-13A, Closeup of Pat Hitt's face, Assistant Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare (HEW) at a press conference. 2/12/1969, Washington, D.C. White House, West Lobby. Patricia R. Hitt.
- Frame(s): WHPO-0270-14A-15A, An unidentified man talking on the telephone at a desk, during the Health, Education and Welfare (HEW) press conference. 2/12/1969, Washington, D.C. White House, West Lobby. unidentified official.
- Frame(s): WHPO-0270-16A, New York's Governor Nelson Rockefeller and Daniel Patrick Moynihan during a press conference. 2/12/1969, Washington, D.C. White House, Fish Room. Nelson Rockefeller, Daniel Patrick Moynihan.
- Frame(s): WHPO-0270-17A-22A, Closeup portrait of New York's Governor Nelson Rockefeller's face, while speaking during a press conference. 2/12/1969, Washington, D.C. White House, Fish Room. Nelson Rockefeller, Daniel Patrick Moynihan.
- Frame(s): WHPO-0270-23A-36A, Willie Mae Rogers, Former Head of Good Housekeeping Magazine's Seal of Approval Institute, speaking at a White House Press Conference as the newly appointed Consumer Consultant. Note: Willie Mae resigned 4 days later. 2/12/1969, Washington, D.C. White House, Fish Room. Willie Mae Rogers.
Roll WHPO-0289 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: Color
- Frame(s): WHPO-0289-01, President Nixon, Major General Charles S. O'Malley, Jr., the Commanding General, Military District of Washington, and military aides stand at attention after a Wreath Laying Lincoln's Birthday Commemoration Ceremony at the Lincoln Memorial. Guests standings at perimeter include Senator Everett Dirksen, Senator Mathias, Congressman Schwengel, H.E. Dr. Guillermo Sevilla-Sacasa. See Also: WHPO 0264. 2/12/1969, Washington, D.C. Lincoln Memorial. President Nixon, Major General Charles S. O'Malley, Jr., Everett Dirksen, Charles McCurdy "Mac" Mathias, Jr., Fred Schwengel, H.E. Dr. Guillermo Sevilla-Sacasa, military honor color guard, unidentified persons.
Roll WHPO-0290 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: Color
- Frame(s): WHPO-0290-01, President Nixon and Major General Charles S. O'Malley, Jr., the Commanding General, Military District of Washington laying a wreath at the base of the Lincoln Memorial statue. See Also: WHPO 0264. 2/12/1969, Washington, D.C. Lincoln Memorial. President Nixon, Major General Charles S. O'Malley, Jr.
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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.
G - Cabinet Officer Briefings
- WHCA-SR-G-004
Remarks by Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare Robert Finch announcing appointment of James Farmer as Assistant Undersecretary. Additional speaker: Gov. Nelson Rockefeller speaks on urban affairs. (2/12/1969, Press Lobby, The White House)
Runtime: 30:00:00
Production credits: Audio feed supplied by CBS; No WHCA engineer initials listed
Original Format: 1/4-inch reel-to-reel audiotape. Original source type: Original.
H - White House Staff Member Recordings
- WHCA-SR-H-004
Remarks of Miss Willie Mae Rogers at a press briefing. (2/12/1969, Fish Room, White House)
Runtime: [N/A]
Keywords: Press conferences, news conferences, interviews, media
Production credits: Audio feed supplied by CBS; Recorded by LNH (initials of WHCA engineer)
Original Format: 1/4-inch reel-to-reel audiotape. Original source type: Original.
- WHCA-SR-G-004
Context (External Sources)
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