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February 24, 1969

Introduction

This almanac page for Monday, February 24, 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: Sunday, February 23, 1969

Next Date: Tuesday, February 25, 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 Brussels, Belgium

  • 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.

    Congress, Communications to

    • Public Debt Limit (5 Weekly Comp. Pres. Doc. 314, February 24, 1969)
      The President's Message to the Congress Proposing Establishment of a New Debt Limit.

    European Trip

    • Meeting With the NATO Council (5 Weekly Comp. Pres. Doc. 311, February 24, 1969)
      The President's Remarks to Members of the Council in Brussels.
    • Luncheon With King Baudouin (5 Weekly Comp. Pres. Doc. 313, February 24, 1969)
      Exchange of Toasts Between the President and King Baudouin at the Royal Palace in Brussels.
    • Brussels, Belgium (5 Weekly Comp. Pres. Doc. 314, February 24, 1969)
      Text of the President's Remarks Upon His Departure From Belgium.
    • London, England (5 Weekly Comp. Pres. Doc. 317, February 24, 1969)
      Remarks of President Nixon and Prime Minister Harold Wilson Upon the President's Arrival at Heathrow Airport.

    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 the President to the NATO Council, Brussels, Belgium (advance text).
    • The President's remarks upon arrival at London, England (advance text).

    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.

    • RICHARD E. LYNG, of California, to be an Assistant Secretary of Agriculture.
    • The following-named persons to be members of the Federal Farm Credit Board, Farm Credit Administration, for terms expiring March 31, 1975: T. CARROLL ATKINSON, JR., of South Carolina,
    • vice Lorin T. Bice, term expiring. JAMES H. DEAN, of Kansas, vice Kenneth Anderson, term expiring.
  • 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.

    No Federal Register published on this date

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

Archival Holdings

  • Selective document listing

    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 56
      • News Conference #64 at the White House (Brussels, Belgium) with Ron Ziegler, February 24, 1969, 12:45 A.M. 3 pgs.
      • News Conference at the White House with Herb Klein, Director of Communications for the Executive Branch; and Herb Thompson, Press Secretary to the Vice President, February 24, 1969, 3:25 P.M. 5 pgs.
  • 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. 

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National Security Documents

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-0362 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-0362-00A-05A, British officials greeting President Nixon and party as they descend the stairway from Air Force One, upon arrival at Heathrow Airport. Included in the greeting party are Lord Cobbold, Lord Chamberlain and the Queen's representative. Michael Stewart, Sec. of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs. Ambassador David K. E. Bruce, U.S. Amb. To Great Britain and Harold Wilson, Prime Minister. 2/24/1969, London, England Heathrow Airport. President Nixon, Secretary of State Rogers, Henry Kissinger, Winston Lord, John Ehrlichman, H.R. Haldeman, Ron Ziegler, Lord Cobbold, Lord Chamberlain and the Queen's representative. Michael Stewart, Sec. of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs. Ambassador David K. E. Bruce, U.S. Amb. To Great Britain. Harold Wilson, Prime Minister.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-0362-06A-12A, President Nixon at Chequers, standing with British Prime Minister Harold Wilson, U.S. Ambassador to Britain David Bruce and Secretary of State William Rogers. Note: Chequers is the official residence of British Prime Ministers. 2/24/1969, Buckinghamshire, England Chequers. President Nixon, William Rogers, Harold Wilson, David Bruce.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-0362-12, President Nixon at Chequers, standing with British Prime Minister Harold Wilson, U.S. Ambassador to Britain David Bruce and Secretary of State William Rogers. Note: Chequers is the official residence of British Prime Ministers. 2/24/1969, Buckinghamshire, England Chequers. President Nixon, Harold Wilson, David Bruce, William Rogers.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-0362-13A-25A, President Nixon at Chequers, sitting informally with British Prime Minister Harold Wilson, and with U.S. Ambassador to Britain David Bruce and Secretary of State William Rogers. Note: Chequers is the official residence of British Prime Ministers. 2/24/1969, Buckinghamshire, England Chequers. President Nixon, William Rogers, Harold Wilson, David Bruce.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-0362-14, President Nixon at Chequers, sitting informally with British Prime Minister Harold Wilson. 2/24/1969, Buckinghamshire, England Chequers. President Nixon, Harold Wilson.

    Roll WHPO-0363 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-0363-01-03, President Nixon shaking hands with Prime Minister Harold Wilson and other officials during his official arrival ceremony at Heathrow Airport in England. 2/24/1969, London, England Heathrow Airport. President Nixon, Harold Wilson, military honor guard, unidentified officials.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-0363-04, International press and television corps photographers taking film footage and photos while President Nixon and Prime Minister Harold Wilson exchanging formal remarks at a podium, during the official arrival ceremony for the President at Heathrow Airport in England. 2/24/1969, London, England Heathrow Airport. President Nixon, Harold Wilson, military honor guard, unidentified officials.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-0363-05-07, President Nixon and Prime Minister Harold Wilson inspect the military honor guard troops, during President Nixon's official arrival ceremony at Heathrow Airport. 2/24/1969, London, England Heathrow Airport. President Nixon, Harold Wilson, military honor guard, unidentified officials.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-0363-08-11, President Nixon and Prime Minister Harold Wilson exchanging formal remarks at a podium, during the official arrival ceremony for the President at Heathrow Airport. 2/24/1969, London, England Heathrow Airport. President Nixon, Harold Wilson, military honor guard, unidentified officials.

    Roll WHPO-0364 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-0364-01A-09A, President Nixon in the study at Chequers with British Prime Minister Harold Wilson, U.S. Ambassador to Britain David Bruce and Secretary of State William Rogers. Note: Chequers is the official residence of British Prime Ministers. 2/24/1969, Buckinghamshire, England Chequers. President Nixon, William Rogers, Harold Wilson, David Bruce.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-0364-10A-12A, President Nixon in the library book shelves area at Chequers with British Prime Minister Harold Wilson. Note: Chequers is the official residence of British Prime Ministers. 2/24/1969, Buckinghamshire, England Chequers. President Nixon, William Rogers, Harold Wilson, David Bruce.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-0364-13A-19A, President Nixon sitting in the library study room at Chequers, with British Prime Minister Harold Wilson. Note: Chequers is the official residence of British Prime Ministers. 2/24/1969, Buckinghamshire, England Chequers. President Nixon, William Rogers, Harold Wilson, David Bruce.

    Roll WHPO-0366 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-0366-01-06 No negatives - contact sheet only., Overhead view from upper gallery taken of round table in room, during President Nixon's speech to world leaders at NATO headquarters in Brussels. 2/24/1969, Brussels, Belgium President Nixon, unidentified world leaders.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-0366-07 No negative - contact sheet only., President Nixon and officials stand at attention at the Unknown Warrior's (Soldier's) Tomb in Brussels, Belgium. 2/24/1969, Brussels, Belgium President Nixon, unidentified officials, photographers and members of the international press corps or TV news.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-0366-09-23 No negatives - contact sheet only., President Nixon greeting people in a crowd of well wishers; militiary officials or guards surround him. 2/24/1969, Brussels, Belgium unknown. President Nixon, unidentified military guards, crowd.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-0366-24-26 No negatives - contact sheet only., A grand reception hall dinner table set for an official luncheon or dinner. 2/24/1969, Brussels, Belgium unknown.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-0366-25-26 No negatives - contact sheet only., Ron Ziegler talking to Tim Elbourne and other staff members near the heard of the grand reception hall dinner table set for an official luncheon or dinner. 2/24/1969, Brussels, Belgium unknown. Ronald Ziegler, Tim Elbourne, unidentified staff members.

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    Roll WHPO-0367 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-0367-01-13, President Nixon sitting at the round table with Secretary of State William Rogers, during his address to the NATO Council. Henry Kissinger, Ron Ziegler, General William Westmorland, and other top military officials are seated behind him. 2/24/1969, Brussels, Belgium NATO Council Chamber. President Nixon, Henry Kissinger, William Rogers, Gen. William Westmorland, military aides, NATO Council members and other unidentified officials.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-0367-01-13, President Nixon sitting at the round table with Secretary of State William Rogers, during his address to the NATO Council. Henry Kissinger, Ron Ziegler, General William Westmorland, and other top military officials are seated behind him. 2/24/1969, Brussels, Belgium NATO Council Chamber. President Nixon, Henry Kissinger, William Rogers, Gen. William Westmorland, military aides, NATO Council members and other unidentified officials.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-0367-14-15, President Nixon leaving the NATO Council room. U.S. Generals and officials stand nearby. 2/24/1969, Brussels, Belgium NATO Council Chamber. President Nixon, Kissinger, William Rogers, Gen. William Westmorland, military aides, NATO Council members and other unidentified officials.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-0367-14-15, President Nixon leaving the NATO Council room. U.S. Generals and officials stand nearby. 2/24/1969, Brussels, Belgium NATO Council Chamber. President Nixon, Kissinger, William Rogers, Gen. William Westmorland, military aides, NATO Council members and other unidentified officials.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-0367-16-22, President Nixon participating in a ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Warrior (Soldier) in Brussels, Belgium with Belgian Minister of Defense, Paul W. Seegers, and other military officials. 2/24/1969, Brussels, Belgium Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. President Nixon, Paul W. Seegers, honor guard, unidentified officials.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-0367-16-22, President Nixon participating in a ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Warrior (Soldier) in Brussels, Belgium with Belgian Minister of Defense, Paul W. Seegers, and other military officials. 2/24/1969, Brussels, Belgium Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. President Nixon, Paul W. Seegers, honor guard, unidentified officials.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-0367-23-27, President Nixon leaving the Tomb of the Unknown Warrior (Soldier). 2/24/1969, Brussels, Belgium Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. President Nixon, honor guard, unidentified officials.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-0367-23-27, President Nixon leaving the Tomb of the Unknown Warrior (Soldier). 2/24/1969, Brussels, Belgium Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. President Nixon, honor guard, unidentified officials.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-0367-28-29, President Nixon stands talking to and drinking (perhaps a toast) with King Baudouin of Belgium. 2/24/1969, Brussels, Belgium Palais du Roi. President Nixon, King Baudouin.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-0367-28-29, President Nixon stands talking to and drinking (perhaps a toast) with King Baudouin of Belgium. 2/24/1969, Brussels, Belgium Palais du Roi. President Nixon, King Baudouin.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-0367-30, President Nixon seated at luncheon with an unidentified official. 2/24/1969, Brussels, Belgium Palais du Roi. President Nixon, an unidentified official.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-0367-30, President Nixon seated at luncheon with an unidentified official. 2/24/1969, Brussels, Belgium Palais du Roi. President Nixon, an unidentified official.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-0367-31-32, President Nixon's secretary, Rose Mary Woods, seated in a car back seat, smiling for the camera while looking out the window. 2/24/1969, Brussels, Belgium various sites. unidentified woman, possibly Rose Mary Woods.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-0367-31-32, President Nixon's secretary, Rose Mary Woods, seated in a car back seat, smiling for the camera while looking out the window. 2/24/1969, Brussels, Belgium various sites. unidentified woman, possibly Rose Mary Woods.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-0367-33-34, President Nixon arriving at the Brussels Hilton Hotel. 2/24/1969, Brussels, Belgium various sites. President Nixon, King Baudouin, unidentified woman, unidentified officials.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-0367-33-34, President Nixon arriving at the Brussels Hilton Hotel. 2/24/1969, Brussels, Belgium various sites. President Nixon, King Baudouin, unidentified woman, unidentified officials.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-0367-35-37, Unidentified woman in a car; President Nixon arriving at the Brussels Hilton Hotel; President Nixon walking at the airport with King Baudouin. 2/24/1969, Brussels, Belgium various sites. President Nixon, King Baudouin, unidentified woman, unidentified officials.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-0367-35-37, Unidentified woman in a car; President Nixon arriving at the Brussels Hilton Hotel; President Nixon walking at the airport with King Baudouin. 2/24/1969, Brussels, Belgium various sites. President Nixon, King Baudouin, unidentified woman, unidentified officials.

    Roll WHPO-0368 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-0368-01-04, President Nixon meeting a small group of NATO officials. 2/24/1969, Brussels, Belgium NATO Headquarters. President Nixon, unidentified NATO officials. Council members are as listed, President Nixon, William Rogers, NATO Council members, Manlio Brosio, Secretary General of the NATO Council. Members at the table include Andre de Staercke, Belgium. Ross Kimball, Canada. Henning Bjorth-Nielsen, Denmark. Jacques Kosciusko-Morizet, France. Wilhelm Grewe, Germany. Phedon Annino Cavalierato, Greece. Niels P. Sigurdsson, Iceland. Carlo de Ferrariis Salzano, Italy. Lambert Schaus, Luxembourg. Hendrik N. Boon, Netherlands. Georg Kristiansen, Norway. Vasco da Cunha, Portugal. Muharrem Nuri Birgi, Turkey. Bernard Burrows, United Kingdom. Harlan Cleveland, United States. Emile Monmart, Lt. Gen. , Belgium Robert W. Murdock, Rear Adm., Canada 1. J. D. Schroeder, Maj. Gen., Denmark Hallmuth Hauser, Lt. Gen., Germany. John A. Pipilis, Lt. Gen., Greece. Ezio Pistotti, Lt. Gen. , Italy. Pierre Daffenbach, Maj. Gen., Luxembourg. Reinier A. Sleeuw, Maj. Gen., Netherlands. Helge O. Mehre, Maj. Gen., Norway. Henrizue Costa dos Santos Paiva, Lt. Gen. , Portugal. Turgut C. Sunalp, Lt. Gen., Turkey. Sir David Lee, G. B. E. , C. B., Air Chief Marshall, United Kingdom.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-0368-05-06, NATO Council Chamber meeting at the circular table. 2/24/1969, Brussels, Belgium NATO Headquarters. President Nixon, William Rogers, NATO Council members include: Manlio Brosio, Secretary General of the NATO Council. Members at the table include Andre de Staercke, Belgium. Ross Kimball, Canada. Henning Bjorth-Nielsen, Denmark. Jacques Kosciusko-Morizet, France. Wilhelm Grewe, Germany. Phedon Annino Cavalierato, Greece. Niels P. Sigurdsson, Iceland. Carlo de Ferrariis Salzano, Italy. Lambert Schaus, Luxembourg. Hendrik N. Boon, Netherlands. Georg Kristiansen, Norway. Vasco da Cunha, Portugal. Muharrem Nuri Birgi, Turkey. Bernard Burrows, United Kingdom. Harlan Cleveland, United States. Emile Monmart, Lt. Gen. , Belgium Robert W. Murdock, Rear Adm., Canada 1. J. D. Schroeder, Maj. Gen., Denmark Hallmuth Hauser, Lt. Gen., Germany. John A. Pipilis, Lt. Gen., Greece. Ezio Pistotti, Lt. Gen. , Italy. Pierre Daffenbach, Maj. Gen., Luxembourg. Reinier A. Sleeuw, Maj. Gen., Netherlands. Helge O. Mehre, Maj. Gen., Norway. Henrizue Costa dos Santos Paiva, Lt. Gen. , Portugal. Turgut C. Sunalp, Lt. Gen., Turkey. Sir David Lee, G. B. E. , C. B., Air Chief Marshall, United Kingdom.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-0368-06, NATO Council Chamber meeting at the circular table. 2/24/1969, Brussels, Belgium NATO Headquarters. President Nixon, William Rogers, NATO Council members include: Manlio Brosio, Secretary General of the NATO Council. Members at the table include Andre de Staercke, Belgium. Ross Kimball, Canada. Henning Bjorth-Nielsen, Denmark. Jacques Kosciusko-Morizet, France. Wilhelm Grewe, Germany. Phedon Annino Cavalierato, Greece. Niels P. Sigurdsson, Iceland. Carlo de Ferrariis Salzano, Italy. Lambert Schaus, Luxembourg. Hendrik N. Boon, Netherlands. Georg Kristiansen, Norway. Vasco da Cunha, Portugal. Muharrem Nuri Birgi, Turkey. Bernard Burrows, United Kingdom. Harlan Cleveland, United States. Emile Monmart, Lt. Gen. , Belgium Robert W. Murdock, Rear Adm., Canada 1. J. D. Schroeder, Maj. Gen., Denmark Hallmuth Hauser, Lt. Gen., Germany. John A. Pipilis, Lt. Gen., Greece. Ezio Pistotti, Lt. Gen. , Italy. Pierre Daffenbach, Maj. Gen., Luxembourg. Reinier A. Sleeuw, Maj. Gen., Netherlands. Helge O. Mehre, Maj. Gen., Norway. Henrizue Costa dos Santos Paiva, Lt. Gen. , Portugal. Turgut C. Sunalp, Lt. Gen., Turkey. Sir David Lee, G. B. E. , C. B., Air Chief Marshall, United Kingdom.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-0368-07-08, President Nixon greeting people in the waiting crowd near the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. (AKA Tomb of Unknown Warrior). 2/24/1969, Brussels, Belgium Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. President Nixon, crowd, honor guard.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-0368-09-13, Belgian Minister of Defense, Paul W. Seegers, President Nixon stand at attention, with Military honor guard, officials and crowd at the Lion Statue area of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, during a wreath laying ceremony. (AKA The Unknown Warrior's Tomb). 2/24/1969, Brussels, Belgium Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. President Nixon, crowd, honor guard.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-0368-14-15, President Nixon's motorcade traveling by large buildings, on the way to the Palais du Roi. 2/24/1969, Brussels, Belgium Palais du Roi. President Nixon, King Baudouin, Queen Fabiola, William Rogers, unidentified luncheon guests.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-0368-16-19, King Baudouin and Queen Fabiola greeting President Nixon at the palace . 2/24/1969, Brussels, Belgium Palais du Roi. President Nixon, King Baudouin, Queen Fabiola, William Rogers, unidentified luncheon guests.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-0368-20-22, President Nixon seated at the luncheon table with guests in the the Palais du Roi Grand Hall. 2/24/1969, Brussels, Belgium Palais du Roi. President Nixon, King Baudouin, Queen Fabiola, William Rogers, unidentified luncheon guests.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-0368-23-25, President Nixon and EEC President Jean Rey at the Brussels Hilton Hotel. 2/24/1969, Brussels, Belgium various locations. President Nixon, Jean Rey, William Rogers, honor guard.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-0368-26-27, Secretary of State William Rogers and Nixon boarding Air Force One at the airport. 2/24/1969, Brussels, Belgium various locations. President Nixon, Jean Rey, William Rogers, honor guard.

    Roll WHPO-0369 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-0369-00-01A, President Nixon standing in a Palais du Roi room under an ornate chandelier, with King Baudouin and Queen Fabiola of Belgium. 2/24/1969, Brussels, Belgium Palais du Roi. President Nixon, King Baudouin, Queen Fabiola of Belgium, unidentified officials.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-0369-02A-5A, President Nixon standing in a Palais du Roi room under a large chandelier with King Baudouin and Queen Fabiola of Belgium, greeting guests in a receiving line. Officials standing behind the King and Queen include Secretary of State William Rogers and Henry Kissinger. 2/24/1969, Brussels, Belgium Palais du Roi. President Nixon, King Baudouin of Belgium, Queen Fabiola of Belgium, William Rogers, Henry Kissinger, unidentified officials.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-0369-06A-13A, Luncheon table with seated officals. 2/24/1969, Brussels, Belgium Palais du Roi. President Nixon, King Baudouin of Belgium, Queen Fabiola of Belgium, unidentified officials.

    Roll WHPO-0370 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-0370-02-37, President Nixon seated at the long curved NATO Council table with other Council members, audience members seen from behind, facing them. Manlio Brosio, Secretary General of the NATO Council. Members at the table include Andre de Staercke, Belgium. Ross Kimball, Canada. Henning Bjorth-Nielsen, Denmark. Jacques Kosciusko-Morizet, France. Wilhelm Grewe, Germany. Phedon Annino Cavalierato, Greece. Niels P. Sigurdsson, Iceland. Carlo de Ferrariis Salzano, Italy. Lambert Schaus, Luxembourg. Hendrik N. Boon, Netherlands. Georg Kristiansen, Norway. Vasco da Cunha, Portugal. Muharrem Nuri Birgi, Turkey. Bernard Burrows, United Kingdom. Harlan Cleveland, United States. Emile Monmart, Lt. Gen. , Belgium Robert W. Murdock, Rear Adm., Canada 1. J. D. Schroeder, Maj. Gen., Denmark Hallmuth Hauser, Lt. Gen., Germany. John A. Pipilis, Lt. Gen., Greece. Ezio Pistotti, Lt. Gen. , Italy. Pierre Daffenbach, Maj. Gen., Luxembourg. Reinier A. Sleeuw, Maj. Gen., Netherlands. Helge O. Mehre, Maj. Gen., Norway. Henrizue Costa dos Santos Paiva, Lt. Gen. , Portugal. Turgut C. Sunalp, Lt. Gen., Turkey. Sir David Lee, G. B. E. , C. B., Air Chief Marshall, United Kingdom. 2/24/1969, Brussels, Belgium NATO Council Chamber. President Nixon, William Rogers, NATO Council members, Manlio Brosio, Secretary General of the NATO Council. Members at the table include Andre de Staercke, Belgium. Ross Kimball, Canada. Henning Bjorth-Nielsen, Denmark. Jacques Kosciusko-Morizet, France. Wilhelm Grewe, Germany. Phedon Annino Cavalierato, Greece. Niels P. Sigurdsson, Iceland. Carlo de Ferrariis Salzano, Italy. Lambert Schaus, Luxembourg. Hendrik N. Boon, Netherlands. Georg Kristiansen, Norway. Vasco da Cunha, Portugal. Muharrem Nuri Birgi, Turkey. Bernard Burrows, United Kingdom. Harlan Cleveland, United States. Emile Monmart, Lt. Gen. , Belgium Robert W. Murdock, Rear Adm., Canada 1. J. D. Schroeder, Maj. Gen., Denmark Hallmuth Hauser, Lt. Gen., Germany. John A. Pipilis, Lt. Gen., Greece. Ezio Pistotti, Lt. Gen. , Italy. Pierre Daffenbach, Maj. Gen., Luxembourg. Reinier A. Sleeuw, Maj. Gen., Netherlands. Helge O. Mehre, Maj. Gen., Norway. Henrizue Costa dos Santos Paiva, Lt. Gen. , Portugal. Turgut C. Sunalp, Lt. Gen., Turkey. Sir David Lee, G. B. E. , C. B., Air Chief Marshall, United Kingdom.

    Roll WHPO-0371 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-0371-03-06, Belgian Minister of Defense, Paul W. Seegers, President Nixon stand at attention, with Military honor guard, officials and crowd at the Lion Statue area of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, during a wreath laying ceremony. (AKA The Unknown Warrior's Tomb). 2/24/1969, Brussels, Belgium Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Paul W. Seegers, President Nixon, unidentified military officials and soldiers with rifles.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-0371-06-15, Press reporters and photographers crowd in with people greeting President Nixon, as he reaches to shake hands with people on the street in Brussels. 2/24/1969, Brussels, Belgium near area of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Press Reporters and photographers, unidentified military officials, spectators, crowd.

    Roll WHPO-0372 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-0372-02A-04A, President Nixon and Secretary of State William Rogers leaving NATO Council Chamber. 2/24/1969, Brussels, Belgium NATO Council Chamber. President Nixon, William Rogers, unidentified NATO Council members.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-0372-06A-21A, Belgian Minister of Defense, Paul W. Seegers, President Nixon stand at attention, with Military honor guard, officials and crowd at the Lion Statue area of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, during a wreath laying ceremony. (AKA The Unknown Warrior's Tomb). 2/24/1969, Brussels, Belgium Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Paul W. Seegers, President Nixon, unidentified military officials and soldiers with rifles.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-0372-22A-25A, President Nixon leaving by car. 2/24/1969, Brussels, Belgium Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. President Nixon, military honor guard, unidentified officials, crowd.

    Roll WHPO-0373 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-0373-02A-04A, President Nixon shaking hands with Lord Cobbold, Lord Chamberlain and the Queen's representative at Heathrow Airport arrival ceremony. 2/24/1969, London, England Heathrow Airport. President Nixon, Lord Cameron Fromanteel Cobbold.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-0373-05A-15A, Prime Minister Harold Wilson greeting President Nixon at the Heathrow Airport arrival ceremony. The greeting party nearby includes Lord Cobbold, Lord Chamberlain and the Queen's representative. Michael Stewart, Sec. of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs. Ambassador David K. E. Bruce, U.S. Amb. To Great Britain. Harold Wilson, Prime Minister. 2/24/1969, London, England Heathrow Airport. President Nixon, Lord Cobbold, Lord Chamberlain and the Queen's representative. Michael Stewart, Sec. of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs. Ambassador David K. E. Bruce, U.S. Amb. To Great Britain. Harold Wilson, Prime Minister.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-0373-17A-19A, President Nixon with his hand over his heart, at attention during the Honor guard and military review. 2/24/1969, London, England Heathrow Airport. President Nixon, Harold Wilson, unidentified officials.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-0373-27A-36A, Prime Minister Harold Wilson and President Nixon delivering greeting speeches from the welcoming podium, while officials, reporters and photographers stand below nearby. 2/24/1969, London, England Heathrow Airport. President Nixon, Harold Wilson, unidentified officials.

    Roll WHPO-0374 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: 35

    • Frame(s): WHPO-0374-02A-19A, President Nixon in the NATO Council Chamber and seated at a table. 2/24/1969, Brussels, Belgium NATO Council Chamber. President Nixon, William Rogers, unidentified NATO officials.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-0374-21A-35A, President Nixon laying a wreath at the Belgian Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. 2/24/1969, Brussels, Belgium Belgian Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. President Nixon, military personnel, unidentified officials.

    Roll WHPO-0375 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: 35

    • Frame(s): WHPO-0375-02-04, President Nixon arriving at the Heathrow Airport arrival ceremony. 2/24/1969, London, England Heathrow Airport. President Nixon, Harold Wilson, unidentified officials.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-0375-06-08, President Nixon standing at attention, with his hand over his heart. 2/24/1969, London, England Heathrow Airport. President Nixon, Harold Wilson, unidentified officials.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-0375-09-35, Prime Minister Harold Wilson and President Nixon behind a podium. 2/24/1969, London, England Heathrow Airport. President Nixon, Harold Wilson, unidentified officials.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-0375-36-37, President Nixon shaking hands. 2/24/1969, London, England Heathrow Airport. President Nixon, Harold Wilson, unidentified officials.
  • 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-010
      Remarks by Herbert Klein and Herbert Thompson in a briefing. (2/24/1969, Fish Room, White House)

      Runtime: 10:00

      Keywords: Briefings, public briefings, statements to the press (see also Press conferences, news conferences, interviews, media)

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

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

    H - White House Staff Member Recordings

    • WHCA-SR-H-09
      Remarks by Herbert Klein, Paul Volcker, and Robert Mayo to the press. (2/24/1969, Fish Room, White House)

      Runtime: 29:00:00

      Keywords: Press conferences, news conferences, interviews, media

      Production credits: Audio feed supplied by WHCA; 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-690227
      Remarks by President Nixon in conference with North Atlantic Council (NATO) leaders, with NATO Secretary General, Belgian Ambassador. (2/24/1969, NATO Headquarters in Brussels, Belgium)

      Runtime: 10:45

      Keywords: 1969 trip to Europe

      Original Format: 1/4-inch reel-to-reel audiotape. Original source type: Original.
    • WHCA-SR-P-690228
      Exchange of toasts by President Nixon and King Baudouin of Belgium at the Royal Palace in Brussels. (2/24/1969, Royal Palace in Brussels)

      Runtime: 5:29

      Keywords: 1969 trip to Europe

      Original Format: 1/4-inch reel-to-reel audiotape. Original source type: Original.
    • WHCA-SR-P-690229
      Remarks by President Nixon on arrival in London with Prime Minister Harold Wilson. (2/24/1969)

      Runtime: 7:00

      Keywords: 1969 trip to Europe

      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-3226
      President at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Brussels; President's Arrival in London; AND The President In Europe.
      NBC
      Runtime: 1:00
    • WHCA-3227
      Huntley-Brinkley Coverage of The President's Trip.
      NBC, NBC, CBS
      Runtime: 1:00

Context (External Sources)