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July 2, 1969

Introduction

This almanac page for Wednesday, July 2, 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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Next Date: Thursday, July 3, 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.

    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.

    • Ambassador Karl Gruber of Austria presented his credentials to the President at the White House.

    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.

    • EILEEN R. DONOVAN, of Massachusetts, a Foreign Service Officer of Class 2, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to Barbados.
    • KENNETH FRANZHEIM II, of Texas, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to New Zealand.
    • DR. ROGER O. EGEBERG, of California, to be an Assistant Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare.
    • The following named persons to be members of the Advisory Board of the St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation: JACOB L. BERNHEIM, of Wisconsin. FOSTER S. BROWN, of New York. WILLIAM W. KNIGHT, JR., of Ohio. MILES F. MCKEE, of Michigan (reappointment). JOSEPH N. THOMAS, of Indiana.

  • 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. II, Organization and Management of U.S. Foreign Policy, 1969-1972

    The NSC System

    • 59. Minutes of Washington Special Actions Group Meeting , Washington, July 2, 1969, 11:42 a.m.-12:28 p.m.

      Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, NSC Institutional Files (H-Files), Box H–114, WSAG Minutes, Originals, 1969 and 1970. Top Secret; Sensitive. Drafted by Behr, who forwarded the minutes to Kissinger under cover of a July 3 memorandum. (Ibid.) The meeting was held in the White House Situation Room.

    Vol. XIX, Part 1, Korea, 1969-1972

    North Korean Shootdown of a U.S. Reconnaissance Flight and Contingency Planning, January-November 1969

    • 28. Minutes of a Washington Special Actions Group Meeting , Washington, July 2, 1969, 11:42 a.m.-12:28 p.m.

      Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, NSC Institutional Files (H-Files), Box H–114, Washington Special Actions Group, WSAG Minutes, Originals, 1969–1970, [6 of 6]. Top Secret; Sensitive. The meeting was held in the Situation Room of the White House. The minutes were forwarded through Haig to Kissinger as an attachment to a memorandum prepared by Behr on July 3.

    Vol. XX, Southeast Asia, 1969-1972

    Philippines

    Indonesia

    Vol. XXXII, SALT I, 1969-1972

    Preparations for SALT, January 27-November 12, 1969

    • 24. National Security Study Memorandum 62 , Washington, July 2, 1969

      Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, NSC Institutional Files (H-Files), Box H–154, National Security Study Memoranda, NSSM 62. Top Secret; Nodis.

    Vol. E-5, Part 1, Documents on Sub-Saharan Africa, 1969-1972

    Nigerian Civil War

    • 81. Telegram 109879 From the Department of State to the Embassy in Nigeria, Washington, July 2, 1969, 2316Z

      The Department transmitted a statement by Secretary Rogers issued on July 2 about the Nigerian situation. Rogers deplored the curtailment of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) role in Nigeria, stated that the United States financed the charter of two shallow draft vessels for ICRC use on the Cross River, and supported controlled daytime relief flights.

      Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Files 1967–69, POL 27–9 Biafra-Nigeria. Unclassified. The telegrams was also addressed to Addis Ababa, Cotonou, Lagos, London, Niamey, Paris, Stockholm, Yaounde, Geneva, USUN, Douala, Ibadan, and Kaduna. Drafted by Powell (AF/P), cleared in P/ON, and approved by Powell.

    Vol. E-7, Documents on South Asia, 1969-1972

    India and Pakistan: Pre-Crisis, January 1969-February 1971

    • 25. Telegram 6484 From the Embassy in Pakistan to the Department of State, Rawalpindi, July 2, 1969, 1100Z

      The Embassy renewed its arguments for limited direct sale of lethal weapons to Pakistan and India.

      Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Files 1967–69, DEF 12–5 PAK. Secret; Priority; Limdis. Repeated to CINCSTRIKE/CINCMEAFSA, and New Delhi. On July 8 the Embassy in New Delhi commented on the recommendations advanced in telegram 6484 from Rawalpindi as follows: “We must emphasize that any policy change permitting direct sales to Pakistan of lethal end items—even on a severely limited basis—would evoke sharp GOI reaction and severely damage our position in India.” (Telegram 9574 from New Delhi; ibid.)

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

    Cuba

    • 205. Study Prepared in Response to National Security Study Memorandum 32, Washington, July 2, 1969. , Washington, July 2, 1969

      The Interdepartmental Group for Inter-American Affairs outlined three Cuba policy approaches: (1) the Castro regime’s forceful elimination; (2) a continuation of the policy of isolating Cuba; or (3) a move toward constructive change through the use of incentives and disincentives.

      Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, NSC Institutional Files (H-Files), Box H–39, Meeting Files, Senior Review Group Meetings, NSSM 32–Cuba, 9/23/69. Secret. In the margin next to paragraph 1 on U.S. interests, Kissinger wrote, “Tactical nukes?” The study was prepared in response to a National Security Study Memorandum from Kissinger, March 21, 1969. (Ibid.)

    Peru

    • 605. Memorandum From the President’s Assistant for National Security Affairs (Kissinger) to President Nixon, Washington, July 2, 1969. , Washington, July 2, 1969

      President’s Assistant for National Security Affairs Kissinger summarized the revised NSC Interdepartmental Group for Latin American Affairs (NSC–IG/ARA) study paper on Peru and IPC, and recommended a three-part plan for implementation for President Nixon’s approval.

      Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 795, Country Files, Latin America, Peru–IPC–Hickenlooper Amendment, Vol. 2. Secret. Sent for action. A stamped notation on the memorandum indicates the President saw it. Nixon approved the recommendation. The President wrote on the top of the first page, “1) OK 2) But I believe you should check it with N.[elson] R.[ockefeller] as a courtesy.” Tab A is printed as Document 600. The CIA analytical index was not found. In a July 7 memorandum, Kissinger informed Vaky of the President’s approval. Kissinger wrote on the memorandum, “Pete—I have checked with NAR [Rockefeller] and he approves. HK” (Ibid.)

  • 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-1473 Photographer: Kightlinger, Jack | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-1473-03, Unidentified guests at a reception. 7/2/1969, Washington, D.C. White House, Library. Julie Eisenhower, women reporters.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-1473-07A, Julie Eisenhower going to her first press conference. 7/2/1969, Washington, D.C. White House, Library. Julie Eisenhower, women reporters.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-1473-08A-17A, Julie Eisenhower holding her first press conference, with reporters sitting informally with her. 7/2/1969, Washington, D.C. White House, Library. Julie Eisenhower, women reporters.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-1473-16A, Julie Eisenhower holding her first press conference, with reporters sitting informally with her. 7/2/1969, Washington, D.C. White House, Library. Julie Eisenhower, women reporters.

    Roll WHPO-1474 Photographer: Kightlinger, Jack | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-1474-02A-24A, Chester Finn at a desk. 7/2/1969, Washington, D.C. Executive Office Building room. Chester Finn.

    Roll WHPO-1475 Photographer: Kightlinger, Jack | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-1475-03-15, 23, Julie Nixon Eisenhower working as a White House tour guide, leading a tour of 25 tourists around the exterior of White House. 7/2/1969, Washington, D.C. White House grounds, rooms. Julie Nixon Eisenhower, tourists.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-1475-13, Julie Nixon Eisenhower working as a White House tour guide, leading a tour of 25 tourists around the exterior of White House. 7/2/1969, Washington, D.C. White House grounds, rooms. Julie Nixon Eisenhower, tourists.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-1475-16-22, 24-35, Julie Nixon Eisenhower working as a White House tour guide, leading a tour 25 tourists around the interior rooms of White House and pointing out special features there. 7/2/1969, Washington, D.C. White House grounds, rooms. Julie Nixon Eisenhower, tourists.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-1475-20, Julie Nixon Eisenhower working as a White House tour guide, leading a tour 25 tourists around the interior rooms of White House and pointing out the china on the shelves. 7/2/1969, Washington, D.C. White House grounds, rooms. Julie Nixon Eisenhower, tourists.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-1475-21, Julie Nixon Eisenhower working as a White House tour guide, leading a tour 25 tourists around the interior rooms of White House and pointing out a painted portrait. 7/2/1969, Washington, D.C. White House grounds, rooms. Julie Nixon Eisenhower, tourists.

  • 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.

    F - Secretary of State Briefings

    • WHCA-SR-F-004
      Press conference by Sec. Rogers. (7/2/1969, State Department)

      Runtime: 35:00:00

      Production credits: Audio feed supplied by State Department; 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-047
      Remarks by Bud Wilkinson to the Boys Clubs of Indiana All-Star Football Game. (7/2/1969, Room 175, Executive Office Building)

      Runtime: 0:35

      Keywords: Sports, football

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

      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-3365
      "Agnew: Product of Conflict". Julie Eisenhower.
      NBC, CBS
      Runtime: 1:00

Context (External Sources)