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July 8, 1969

Introduction

This almanac page for Tuesday, July 8, 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: Monday, July 7, 1969

Next Date: Wednesday, July 9, 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.

    Congress, Communications to

    • Unemployment Insurance System (5 Weekly Comp. Pres. Doc. 955, July 8, 1969)
      The President's Message to the Congress Proposing Legislation To Strengthen and Extend Benefits.

    Meetings With Foreign Leaders

    News Conferences

    Acts Approved by the President

    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 Labor George P. Shultz, concerning the unemployment insurance message.
    • Press conference of Dr. Arthur F. Burns, Governor Daniel Evans, Mayor Jack Maltester, and Edwin Michaelian, concerning revenue sharing.

    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 met with Representatives Florence P. Dwyer of New Jersey, Charlotte T. Reid of Illinois, Catherine May of Washington, and Margaret M. Heckler of Massachusetts 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.

    • HENRY A. BYROADE, of Indiana, a Foreign Service Officer of the Class of Career Minister, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Philippines.
    • J. RAYMOND YLITALO, of South Dakota, a Foreign Service Officer of Class one, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to Paraguay.
    • FREDERICK B. LACEY, of New Jersey, to be United States Attorney for the District of New Jersey for the term of 4 years vice David M. Satz, Jr., resigning.

  • Each Public Papers of the Presidents volume contains the papers and speeches of the President of the United States that were issued by the White House Office of the Press Secretary during the time period specified by the volume. The material is presented in chronological order, and the dates shown in the headings are the dates of the documents or events. In instances when the release date differs from the date of the document itself, that fact is shown in the text note.

    To ensure accuracy, remarks have been checked against audio recordings (when available) and signed documents have been checked against the original, unless otherwise noted. Editors have provided text notes and cross references for purposes of identification or clarity.

  • The Federal Register is the official daily publication for rules, proposed rules, and notices of federal agencies and organizations, as well as executive orders and other Presidential documents.

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

Archival Holdings

  • The H. R. Haldeman Diaries consists of seven handwritten diaries, 36 dictated diaries recorded as sound recordings, and two handwritten audio cassette tape subject logs. The diaries and logs reflect H. R. Haldeman’s candid personal record and reflections on events, issues, and people encountered during his service in the Nixon White House. As administrative assistant to the President and Chief of Staff, Haldeman attended and participated in public events and private meetings covering the entire scope of issues in which the Nixon White House engaged in during the years 1969-1973. Visit the finding aid to learn more.

  • The National Archives Catalog is the online portal to the records held at the National Archives, and information about those records. It is the main way of describing our holdings and also provides access to electronic records and digitized versions of our holdings. 

    The Catalog searches across multiple National Archives resources at once, including archival descriptions, digitized and electronic records, authority records, and web pages from Archives.gov and the Presidential Libraries. The Catalog also allows users to contribute to digitized historical records through tagging and transcription.

    Nixon Library Holdings

    All National Archives Units

National Security Documents

  • The President's Daily Brief is the primary vehicle for summarizing the day-to-day sensitive intelligence and analysis, as well as late-breaking reports, for the White House on current and future national security issues. Read "The President's Daily Brief: Delivering Intelligence to Nixon and Ford" to learn more.

  • The Foreign Relations of the United States series presents the official documentary historical record of major U.S. foreign policy decisions and significant diplomatic activity. Visit the State Department website for more information.

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

    The NSC System

    Vol. VI, Vietnam, January 1969-July 1970

    Vietnam, January 1969-July 1970

    Vol. XXXIV, National Security Policy, 1969-1972

    Parity, Safeguard, and the SS-9 Controversy

    • 41. National Security Study Memorandum 64 , Washington, July 8, 1969

      Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 365, Subject Files, NSSMs, Nos. 43–103. Top Secret. Copies were sent to William Rogers, General Earle Wheeler, Richard Helms, and Robert Mayo. In a July 1 memorandum to the President, Kissinger recommended that Nixon approve a draft NSSM that examined “our strategic capabilities and force requirements under circumstances other than ‘massive retaliation.’ “According to Kissinger, “The objective will be to develop measures which are appropriate for the kinds of situations which the President might actually face in a crisis—specifically it should examine more discriminating options than the present SIOP.” Nixon indicated his approval by initialing the memorandum. (Ibid., NSC Institutional Files (H-Files), Box H–127, NSSM 3)

    Vol. XLI, Western Europe; NATO, 1969-1972

    Western Europe Region and NATO

    • 20. National Security Study Memorandum 65 , Washington, July 8, 1969

      Source: National Archives, RG 59, Executive Secretariat, Files on Select National Security Study Memorandums, 1969–70, Lot 80D212, NSSM 65. Top Secret. Copies were sent to the Secretary of State, Director of Central Intelligence, and Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff.

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

    U.S.-African Policy

    • 6. Memorandum for the Record , Washington, July 8, 1969

      [2 pages not declassified.]

      Source: National Security Council Files, 303 Committee Meetings, Minutes, 1969, Richard M. Nixon.

    The Horn

    • 275. Memorandum of Conversation , Washington, July 8, 1969

      During his meeting with the Emperor, President Nixon noted that Ethiopia received 60% of U.S. military funds available for Africa. The United States, however, recognized Ethiopiaʼs problems and what it stood for and would continue to assist its development as a strong and independent nation. The Emperor expressed his concern about Soviet influence in Somalia, Sudan, and parts of the Arabian peninsula. The two leaders also discussed the situation in Nigeria and the Middle East.

      Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Country Files, Africa, Ethiopia, Vol. I. Secret; Exdis. Drafted by Palmer.

  • 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-1490 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-1490-00-02, President Nixon and Emperor Haile Selassie I of Ethiopia greet guests in a receiving line. 7/8/1969, Washington, D.C. Blue Room, White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, Emperor of Ethiopia Haile Selassie I, H. E. Ato Ketema Yifni., Minister of Foreign Affairs. H. E. Dr. Minasse Haile. Interpreter. Henry A. Kissinger. Assistant for NSC. Emil Mosbacher, Chief of Protocol.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-1490-03, President Nixon and Emperor Haile Selassie I of Ethiopia seated informally during an Oval Office meeting. 7/8/1969, Washington, D.C. Blue Room, White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, Emperor of Ethiopia Haile Selassie I.

    Roll WHPO-1491 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-1491-00-09, President Nixon and Emperor Haile Selassie I of Ethiopia standing at a microphone, shaking hands and speaking. 7/8/1969, Washington, D.C. White House, East Room. President Nixon, Emperor of Ethiopia Haile Selassie I, H. E. Ato Ketema Yifni., Minister of Foreign Affairs. H. E. Dr. Minasse Haile. Interpreter. Henry A. Kissinger. Assistant for NSC. Emil Mosbacher, Chief of Protocol.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-1491-08, President Nixon and Emperor Haile Selassie I of Ethiopia standing near a microphone, shaking hands, and speaking. 7/8/1969, Washington, D.C. White House, East Room. President Nixon, Haile Selassie I.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-1491-10-11, President Nixon and Emperor Haile Selassie I of Ethiopia seated informally during their Oval Office meeting. 7/8/1969, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, Emperor of Ethiopia Haile Selassie I.

    Roll WHPO-1492 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-1492-02-07, President Nixon and Emperor Haile Selassie I of Ethiopia standing at attention during the White House state arrival ceremony. 7/8/1969, Washington, D.C. North Portico steps, White House, East Room. President Nixon, Haile Selassie I,William Rogers, unidentified military officials, honor guards.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-1492-07A, President Nixon and Emperor Haile Selassie I of Ethiopia (saluting) standing at attention during the White House arrival ceremony. President Nixon and Secretary of State William Rogers hold right hands over their heart. 7/8/1969, Washington, D.C. North Portico steps, White House. President Nixon, Haile Selassie I, William Rogers, unidentified military officials, honor guards.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-1492-08-09, President Nixon and Emperor Haile Selassie I of Ethiopia standing by a microphone during the White House arrival ceremony. 7/8/1969, Washington, D.C. North Portico steps, White House. President Nixon, Haile Selassie I, William Rogers, probably these guests stand nearby: H. E. Ato Ketema Yifni., Minister of Foreign Affairs. H. E. Dr. Minasse Haile. Interpreter. Henry A. Kissinger. Assistant for NSC. Emil Mosbacher, Chief of Protocol.

    Roll WHPO-1493 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-1493-02-06, President Nixon greeting and shaking hands with Emperor of Ethiopia Haile Selassie near his limousine arriving at the White House North Portico. 7/8/1969, Washington, D.C. North Portico entrance, White House. President Nixon, Emperor of Ethiopia Haile Selassie I, H. E. Ato Ketema Yifni., Minister of Foreign Affairs. H. E. Dr. Minasse Haile. Interpreter. Henry A. Kissinger. Assistant for NSC. Emil Mosbacher, Chief of Protocol.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-1493-06, President Nixon greeting and shaking hands with Emperor Haile Selassie I of Ethiopia near his limousine shortly after his arrival at the White House North Portico. 7/8/1969, Washington, D.C. North Portico entrance, White House. President Nixon, Haile Selassie I.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-1493-07-19, President Nixon and Emperor Haile Selassie I of Ethiopia, Secretary of State William Rogers and officals standing at attention at the North Portico entrance. 7/8/1969, Washington, D.C. North Portico entrance, White House. President Nixon, Haile Selassie I, William Rogers. Unidentified officials, aides.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-1493-20-32, President Nixon and Emperor Haile Selassie I of Ethiopia standing by a microphone in the East Room while officials stand nearby. 7/8/1969, Washington, D.C. North Portico entrance, East Room, West Wing portico, White House. President Nixon, Emperor of Ethiopia Haile Selassie I, H. E. Ato Ketema Yifni., Minister of Foreign Affairs. H. E. Dr. Minasse Haile. Interpreter.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-1493-33, President Nixon and Emperor Haile Selassie I of Ethiopia walking along the West Wing portico. 7/8/1969, Washington, D.C. North Portico entrance, East Room, West Wing portico, White House. President Nixon, Emperor of Ethiopia Haile Selassie I, H. E. Ato Ketema Yifni., Minister of Foreign Affairs. H. E. Dr. Minasse Haile. Interpreter. Henry A. Kissinger. Assistant for NSC. Emil Mosbacher, Chief of Protocol.

    Roll WHPO-1494 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-1494-02-05, President Nixon standing alone by honor guards smiling while he waits for the arrival of Emperor Haile Selassie I of Ethiopia at the North Portico of the White House. 7/8/1969, Washington, D.C. North Portico entrance, White House. President Nixon.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-1494-05, President Nixon standing alone by honor guards while he waits for the arrival of Emperor Haile Selassie I of Ethiopia at the North Portico of the White House. 7/8/1969, Washington, D.C. North Portico entrance, East Room, West Wing portico, White House. President Nixon.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-1494-06-07, President Nixon greeting Emperor Haile Selassie I of Ethiopia at the North Portico upon his arrival at the White House. 7/8/1969, Washington, D.C. North Portico entrance, East Room, West Wing portico, White House. President Nixon, Emperor Haile Selassie I of Ethiopia.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-1494-08-15, President Nixon and Emperor Haile Selassie I of Ethiopia standing at attention at the North Portico of the White House. 7/8/1969, Washington, D.C. North Portico entrance, East Room, West Wing portico, White House. President Nixon, Emperor of Ethiopia Haile Selassie I, H. E. Ato Ketema Yifru, Minister of Foreign Affairs. H. E. Dr. Minasse Haile. Interpreter. Henry A. Kissinger. Assistant for NSC. Emil Mosbacher, Chief of Protocol.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-1494-16-23, President Nixon and Emperor Haile Selassie I of Ethiopia standing by a microphone. 7/8/1969, Washington, D.C. East Room, White House. President Nixon, Emperor of Ethiopia Haile Selassie I, H. E. Ato Ketema Yifru, Minister of Foreign Affairs. H. E. Dr. Minasse Haile. Interpreter. Henry A. Kissinger. Assistant for NSC. Emil Mosbacher, Chief of Protocol.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-1494-24-27, President Nixon and Emperor of Emperor Haile Selassie I of Ethiopia and a group of officials walking along the West Wing colonnade. 7/8/1969, Washington, D.C. West Wing colonnade, White House. President Nixon, Haile Selassie I, Emil Mosbacher, Col. Jack Brennan, Photographer Ollie Atkins (in far rear), unidentified officials, H. E. Ato Ketema Yifru, Minister of Foreign Affairs. Probably H. E. Dr. Minasse Haile.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-1494-26A, President Nixon, Emperor Haile Selassie I of Ethiopia, and a group of officials walking along the West Wing colonnade. 7/8/1969, Washington, D.C. West Wing colonnade, White House. President Nixon, Haile Selassie I, Emil Mosbacher, Col. Jack Brennan, Photographer Ollie Atkins (in far rear), unidentified officials; H. E. Ato Ketema Yifru, Minister of Foreign Affairs; Probably H. E. Dr. Minasse Haile, Interpreter.

    Roll WHPO-1498 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-1498-01-10, Larry Dunn working at his desk. 7/8/1969, Washington, D.C. Executive Office Building. Larry Dunn.

    Roll WHPO-1499 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-1499-01-03, President Nixon saying goodbye to Emperor Haile Selassie I of Ethiopia. 7/8/1969, Washington, D.C. White House grounds. President Nixon, Emperor of Ethiopia Haile Selassie I, aides.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-1499-03, President Nixon shaking hands and saying goodbye to Emperor Haile Selassie I of Ethiopia at Selassie's waiting limousine, while a gorup of officials look on. 7/8/1969, Washington, D.C. White House grounds. President Nixon, Haile Selassie I, Emil Mosbacher; unidentified officials, Interpreter H. E. Dr. Minasse Haile.

    Roll WHPO-1500 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-1500-00-02, President Nixon escorting Emperor Haile Selassie I of Ethiopia. 7/8/1969, Washington, D.C. White House grounds. President Nixon, Haile Selassie I, unidentified officials.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-1500-03-04, President Nixon returning to his office from the rose garden walkway. 7/8/1969, Washington, D.C. White House grounds. President Nixon, Haile Selassie I, unidentified officials.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-1500-06-21, President Nixon shaking hands in a receiving line after a Revenue Sharing meeting with various governors, mayors, county officials, and executive directors. 7/8/1969, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, local governmental officials, organization officials.

    Roll WHPO-1501 Photographer: Kightlinger, Jack | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-1501-02A-06A, Pat Nixon having tea with Ambassadors' wives. 7/8/1969, Washington, D.C. Yellow Oval Room, White House. Pat Nixon, unidentified women, servants.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-1501-08A-19A, Pianist Eugene List and his page turner at the piano during his performance after a State Dinner for Emperor Haile Selassie I of Ethiopia. 7/8/1969, Washington, D.C. White House, East Room. Eugene List, unidentified man.

    Roll WHPO-1502 Photographer: Kightlinger, Jack | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-1502-03-05, President Nixon and Pat Nixon before State Dinner for Emperor Haile Selassie I of Ethiopia. 7/8/1969, Washington, D.C. North Portico, Grand Hall, White House, East Room. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Emperor of Ethiopia Haile Selassie I, Eugene List, unidentified officials, guests, honor guard.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-1502-06-07, Honor Guards entering State Dinner for Emperor Haile Selassie I of Ethiopia. 7/8/1969, Washington, D.C. North Portico, Grand Hall, White House, East Room. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Emperor of Ethiopia Haile Selassie I, Eugene List, unidentified officials, guests, honor guard.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-1502-08-14, Receiving line for the Emperor Haile Selassie I of Ethiopia's State Dinner. 7/8/1969, Washington, D.C. North Portico, Grand Hall, White House, East Room. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Emperor of Ethiopia Haile Selassie I, Eugene List, unidentified officials, guests, honor guard.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-1502-15-23, President Nixon participating in the State Dinner for Emperor Haile Selassie I of Ethiopia. 7/8/1969, Washington, D.C. North Portico, Grand Hall, White House, East Room. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Emperor of Ethiopia Haile Selassie I, Eugene List, unidentified officials, guests, honor guard.

    Roll WHPO-1503 Photographer: Kightlinger, Jack | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-1503-02A-07A, President Nixon and Pat Nixon waiting at the North Portico for the White House arrival of Emperor Haile Selassie I of Ethiopia. 7/8/1969, Washington, D.C. North Portico, White House. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Haile Selassie I, Emil Mosbacher, Mrs. Mosbacher.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-1503-08A-19A, President Nixon and Pat Nixon greeting Emperor of Ethiopia Haile Selassie I upon his White House arrival. 7/8/1969, Washington, D.C. North Portico, White House. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Haile Selassie I, Emil Mosbacher, Mrs. Mosbacher.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-1503-20A-30A, President Nixon and Pat Nixon waiting for and greeting Emperor Haile Selassie I of Ethiopia upon his White House arrival. 7/8/1969, Washington, D.C. North Portico, White House. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Haile Selassie I, Emil Mosbacher, Mrs. Mosbacher.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-1503-28, Nixon and Pat Nixon standing with Emperor Haile Selassie I of Ethiopia upon his White House arrival. 7/8/1969, Washington, D.C. North Portico, White House. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Haile Selassie I.

    Roll WHPO-1505 Photographer: Kightlinger, Jack | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-1505-08-36, Julie Nixon Eisenhower acting as a White House Tour Guide, conducting the tour of White House rooms for sight impaired and partially blind children. 7/8/1969, Washington, D.C. White House rooms. Julie Nixon Eisenhower, children.

    Roll WHPO-1506 Photographer: Kightlinger, Jack | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-1506-03-20, Julie Nixon Eisenhower acting as a White House Tour Guide, conducting the tour of White House rooms for sight impaired and partially blind children. 7/8/1969, Washington, D.C. White House, Blue Room. Julie Nixon Eisenhower, children.

  • 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-027
      Remarks by Secretary of Labor George Shultz regarding better unemployment insurance. (7/8/1969, Roosevelt Room, The White House)

      Runtime: 30:00:00

      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.

    H - White House Staff Member Recordings

    • WHCA-SR-H-048
      Press briefing by Arthur Burns, Thomas Evans, Senator Theu, and Mayor Maltestor. (7/8/1969, Roosevelt Room, White House)

      Runtime: 39:25:00

      Keywords: Press conferences, news conferences, interviews, media

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

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

    P - Formal Presidential Remarks

    • WHCA-SR-P-690701
      Remarks by President Nixon of welcome at the White House to Emperor Haile Selassie I of Ethiopia, with remarks by Emperor Haile Selassie. (7/8/1969, East Room at the White House)

      Runtime: 5:39

      Original Format: 1/4-inch reel-to-reel audiotape. Original source type: Original.
    • WHCA-SR-P-690702
      Exchange of toasts by President Nixon and Emperor Haile Selassie I of Ethiopia. (7/8/1969, State Dining Room at the White House)

      Runtime: 6:56

      Original Format: 1/4-inch reel-to-reel audiotape. Original source type: Original.
    • WHCA-SR-P-690703
      Remarks by President Nixon introducing entertainment at state dinner for Emperor of Ethiopia Haile Selassie with Eugene List. (7/8/1969)

      Runtime: 2:48

      Keywords: Musician, musicians, music, celebrities, performance

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

Context (External Sources)