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June 29, 1973

Introduction

This almanac page for Friday, June 29, 1973, pulls together various records created by the federal government and links to additional resources which can provide context about the events of the day.

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Schedule and Public Documents

Archival Holdings

  • 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

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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. X, Vietnam, January 1973-July 1975

    Congressional Restrictions, General Warfare, June 19, 1973-February 25, 1975

    Vol. E-8, Documents on South Asia, 1973-1976

    India-Pakistan 1

    • 135. Telegram 5273 From the Embassy in Pakistan to the Department of State, Islamabad, June 29, 1973, 1222Z

      Deputy Chairman of the Pakistani Narcotics Control Board, Qamarul Islam, registered sharp disapproval of the U.S. proposal on eliminating opium production, stating that the U.S. attempt to “dictate” the Pakistan Government’s position was “unacceptable.” Chargé Sydney Sober emphasized a lack of U.S. willingness to dictate policy and urged that the proposal be carefully considered before Bhutto’s official visit to the United States.

      Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Files 1970–73, SOC 11–5 PAK. Confidential; Exdis; Priority.

  • 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 can be found in the National Archives Catalog.

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-E1142 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-E1142-24, President Nixon standing and smiling with Melvin Laird. 6/29/1973, San Clemente, California Lawn outside Presidential Office, Western White House (La Casa Pacifica). President Nixon, Melvin Laird.

  • 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.

    I - Various Administration Events

    • WHCA-SR-I-133
      Air Force assignments and promotions explanations [not received by NARA]. (6/29/1973)

      Original Format: 1/4-inch reel-to-reel audiotape. Original source type: Original.
    • WHCA-SR-I-134
      Retirement ceremony for Major Koppie [not received by NARA]. (6/29/1973)

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

    K - Informal Presidential Remarks

    • WHCA-SR-K-077
      Photo opportunity/Gov. John A. Love, Colorado/Gov. Love. (6/29/1973)

      Runtime: 0:03

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

    S - White House Press Office Briefings (continuation of the L-series)

    • WHCA-SR-S-185
      Press briefing by John Love on assignment as Presidential Assistant on Energy. (6/29/1973, [not listed])

      Runtime: 1:10:20

      Keywords: Press conferences, news conferences, interviews, media

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

      Original Format: 1/4-inch reel-to-reel audiotape. Original source type: Original.
    • WHCA-SR-S-186
      Briefing by Henry A. Kissinger and Michel Jobert. (6/29/1973, Western White House)

      Runtime: 8:15

      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 DN (initials of WHCA engineer)

      Original Format: 1/4-inch reel-to-reel audiotape. Original source type: Original.
    • WHCA-SR-S-187
      Informal press briefing by Melvin Laird. (6/29/1973, San Clemente Inn Aqua Marine Room)

      Runtime: 25:00:00

      Keywords: Press conferences, news conferences, interviews, media

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

      Original Format: 1/4-inch reel-to-reel audiotape. Original source type: Original.
    • WHCA-SR-S-190
      John D. Ehrlichman on "60 Minutes". (6/29/1973, CBS TV)

      Runtime: 0:34:54

      Keywords: interviews, media, television

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

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

    V - Senate Select Committee on Watergate Radio Broadcasts

    • WHCA-SR-V-021
      Proceedings of the Senate Watergate Committee Hearings, testimony of John Dean, 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM. (6/29/1973, United States Senate, Washington DC)

      Keywords: Watergate, Select Committee on Presidential Campaign Activities

      Original Format: 1/4-inch reel-to-reel audiotape. Original source type: Original. Technical notes: Recording spans four tapes.

  • 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-6406
      "60 Minutes". John D. Ehrlichman interview, then segment on making paper planes and aerodynamics
      NBC
      Runtime: 01:00:23
    • WHCA-6407
      "The Jack Parr Show". President Richard Nixon.
      CBS, NBC, ABC
      Runtime: 01:30:25
    • WHCA-6411
      Weekly News Summary, Tape I.
      ALL NETWORKS
      Runtime: 01:28:30

      1. Smith/Clark: Compromise in bombing. Time Code Start: 00:00. Keywords: Vietnam War, bombings. Network: ABC.

      2. Smith/Donaldson: Watergate and John Dean. Time Code Start: 02:38. Keywords: advisors, Watergate, Senate committee hearings, investigations, testimony, testify, cover-ups, break-in, burglary, theft, plumbers, scandal. Network: ABC.

      3. Reasoner/Jarriel: White House energy policy; President Nixon and Love. Time Code Start: 09:23. Keywords: Presidents,. Network: ABC.

      4. Smith: Commentary on what's ahead for the administration. Time Code Start: 11:41. Keywords: Presidents, agendas, political activities. Network: ABC.

      5. Chancellor: Bombing ends in Indochina in August [Vietnam]. Time Code Start: 13:20. Keywords: Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam War, Indochina War, bombings, ending. Network: NBC.

      6. Trotta: Cambodia War Report [Vietnam]. Time Code Start: 16:03. Keywords: Cambodia, Vietnam War, reports. Network: NBC.

      7. Chancellor: Watergate hearings. Time Code Start: 17:33. Keywords: Watergate, Senate committee hearings, investigations, testimony, testify, cover-ups, break-in, burglary, theft, plumbers, scandals, impeachment, resignations. Network: NBC.

      8. Chancellor: Are John Dean's statements concerning President Nixon true?. Time Code Start: 18:55. Keywords: advisors, Watergate, Senate committee hearings, investigations, testimony, testify, cover-ups, break-in, burglary, theft, plumbers, scandals. Network: NBC.

      9. Chancellor/Davis: food prices. Time Code Start: 23:04. Keywords: food, meat, agriculture, animal products, dairy products, prices, costs, increases, shortages. Network: NBC.

      10. Chancellor: Robert Ingersoll resigns, blames White House. Time Code Start: 25:26. Keywords: cabinet, advisors, resignations. Network: NBC.

      11. Mudd/Jones: President Nixon avoiding showdown with House over bombing in Cambodia. Time Code Start: 25:48. Keywords: Cambodia, Vietnam War, military, bombings, House of Representatives, Congress. Network: CBS.

      12. Mudd/Howell: Cambodia war report [Vietnam]. Time Code Start: 29:14. Keywords: Cambodia, Vietnam War, reports. Network: CBS.

      13. Mudd/Schieffer: Earl Silbert and other investigation resign. Time Code Start: 30:48. Keywords: cabinet, advisors, resignations. Network: CBS.

      14. Mudd/Schorr: Watergate; John Dean. Time Code Start: 32:21. Keywords: advisors, Watergate, Senate committee hearings, investigations, testimony, testify, cover-ups, break-in, burglary, theft, plumbers, scandals, impeachment, resignations. Network: CBS.

      15. Mudd/Pierpoint: President Nixon's energy program, President Nixon and Love. Time Code Start: 37:34. Keywords: Presidents,. Network: CBS.

      16. Mudd/Wallace: John Ehrlichman segment from 60 Minutes. Time Code Start: 40:05. Keywords: television, shows, programs, Presidents, advisors, counsels, attorneys, lawyers. Network: CBS.

      17. Mudd: Richard Kleindienst angry because his phone conversation with John Ehrlichman was recorded by Ehrlichman. Time Code Start: 42:08. Keywords: Watergate, bugging, bugs, wiretapping, wire taps, surveillance, spying, recordings, accusations, Senate, committees, investigations, officials, testimony, testify, cover-ups, break-in, burglary, theft, plumbers, scandals. Network: CBS.
    • WHCA-W-155
      Proceedings of the Senate Watergate Committee Hearings. Testimony of John Dean (recording begins at 10:00 AM) Anne Armstrong.
      Eastern Educational Network
      Runtime: 01:06:40
    • WHCA-W-156
      Proceedings of the Senate Watergate Committee Hearings. Testimony of John Dean (recording begins at 11:30 AM)
      CBS
      Runtime: 01:06:37
    • WHCA-W-157
      Proceedings of the Senate Watergate Committee Hearings. Testimony of John Dean (recording begins at 2:35 PM) Dr. Henry A. Kissinger.
      Undetermined
      Runtime: 01:07:45
    • WHCA-W-158
      Proceedings of the Senate Watergate Committee Hearings. Testimony of John Dean (recording begins at 3:45 PM) Dr. Henry A. Kissinger.
      Undetermined
      Runtime: 00:34:50
    • WHCA-W-159
      Proceedings of the Senate Watergate Committee Hearings. Testimony of John Dean (recording begins at 4:20 PM) Dr. Henry A. Kissinger.
      Undetermined
      Runtime: 01:06:17
    • WHCA-W-160
      Proceedings of the Senate Watergate Committee Hearings. Testimony of John Dean (recording begins at 5:30 PM)
      Post-Newsweek Stations, Inc.
      Runtime: 01:07:02
    • WHCA-W-161
      Proceedings of the Senate Watergate Committee Hearings. Testimony of John Dean (recording begins at 10:00 AM) FTN: U.S. Senator Hugh Scott (R-PA); "MTP": Senator Daniel Inouye (D-HA); "I&A": Senator Henry Jackson (D-WA).
      CBS, NBC, ABC
      Runtime: 01:34:57
    • WHCA-W-162
      Proceedings of the Senate Watergate Committee Hearings. Testimony of John Dean (recording begins at 11:30 AM)
      NBC
      Runtime: 01:06:01
    • WHCA-W-163
      Proceedings of the Senate Watergate Committee Hearings. Testimony of John Dean (recording begins at 2:35 PM)
      ALL NETWORKS
      Runtime: 01:07:41
    • WHCA-W-164
      Proceedings of the Senate Watergate Committee Hearings. Testimony of John Dean (recording begins at 3:45 PM)
      ALL NETWORKS
      Runtime: 01:06:00
    • WHCA-W-165
      Proceedings of the Senate Watergate Committee Hearings. Testimony of John Dean (recording begins at 4:15 PM)
      ALL NETWORKS
      Runtime: 01:07:28
    • WHCA-W-166
      Proceedings of the Senate Watergate Committee Hearings. Testimony of John Dean (recording begins at 5:25 PM)
      ALL NETWORKS
      Runtime: 01:06:47
    • WHCA-W-167
      Proceedings of the Senate Watergate Committee Hearings. Testimony of John Dean (recording begins at 10:00 AM)
      Undetermined
      Runtime: 01:37:34
    • WHCA-W-168
      Proceedings of the Senate Watergate Committee Hearings. Testimony of John Dean (recording begins at 11:30 AM) Dr. Henry A. Kissinger.
      Undetermined
      Runtime: 01:35:33
    • WHCA-W-169
      Proceedings of the Senate Watergate Committee Hearings. Testimony of John Dean (recording begins at 1:10 PM) CBS news personalities Dan Rather, Daniel Schorr, Barry Serafin and Leslie Stahl.
      CBS
      Runtime: 01:37:21
    • WHCA-W-170
      Proceedings of the Senate Watergate Committee Hearings. Testimony of John Dean (recording begins at 4:50 PM) Melvin R. Laird, counselor to Richard Nixon.
      CBS
      Runtime: 01:07:05

Context (External Sources)