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June 9, 1969

Introduction

This almanac page for Monday, June 9, 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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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 Honolulu, Hawaii

  • 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.

    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.

    • DONALD E. JOHNSON, of Iowa, to be Administrator of Veterans Affairs.
    • JOHN R. STEVENSON, of New York, to be Legal Adviser of the Department of State.
    • The following-named persons to be Members of the General Advisory Committee of the United States Arms Control and Disarmament Agency: I. W. ABEL, of Pennsylvania; HAROLD BROWN, of California; WILLIAM J. CASEY, of New York; DOUGLAS DILLON, of New Jersey; WILLIAM C. FOSTER, of the District of Columbia; KERMIT GORDON, of the District of Columbia; JAMES R. KILLIAN, JR., of Massachusetts; JOHN J. McCLOY, of New York; LAURIS NORSTAD, of Ohio; PETER G. PETERSON, of Illinois; J. P. RUINA, of Massachusetts; DEAN RUSK, of the District of Columbia; WILLIAM W. SCRANTON, of Pennsylvania; CYRUS ROBERTS VANCE, of New York; JOHN ARCHIBALD WHEELER, of New Jersey.
    • HUBERT B. HEFFNER, Of California, to be Deputy Director of the Office of Science and Technology, vice Ivan L. Bennett, Jr., resigned.
    • LEIGH B. HANES, JR., of Virginia, to be United States Attorney for the Western District of Virginia for the term of 4 years vice Thomas B. Mason, resigned.
    • COL. CHARLES R. ROBERTS, Corps of Engineers, to be a member of the California Debris Commission, under the provisions of Section 1 of the Act of Congress approved 1 March 1893 (27 Stat. 507) (33 U.S.C. 661), vice Colonel Frank C. Boerger, Corps of Engineers, retired.
    • JOHN C. PRITZLAFF, JR., of Arizona, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to Malta.

  • 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.

  • Decided

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. IV, Foreign Assistance, International Development, Trade Policies, 1969-1972

    International Development Policy, 1969-1972

    Vol. XXIII, Arab-Israeli Dispute, 1969-1972

    The Rogers Plan

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

    Nigerian Civil War

    • 74. Telegram 1835 From the Mission to the European Office of the United Nations to the Department of State, Geneva, June 9, 1969, 1534Z

      Ambassador Roger Tubby reported on a meeting with James Freymond, Acting President of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), who expressed grave concern regarding problems dealing with both the Federal Military Government (FMG) and Lieutenant Colonel Ojukwu, Military Governor of the Eastern Region of Nigeria. Tubby also noted profound changes in the attitude of some governments and public groups who had been strong supporters of the ICRC.

      Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Files 1967–69, POL 27–9 Biafra-Nigeria. Confidential; Immediate. Repated immediate to Lagos. Also repeated to London.

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

    Nicaragua

    • 486. Airgram A–115 From the Embassy in Nicaragua to the Department of State, June 9, 1969.

      During Governor Nelson Rockefeller’s visit to Nicaragua, President Anastasio Somoza indicated his interest in developing a transportation route along the San Juan River basin. Since the Byran-Chamorro Treaty of 1914 prohibited Nicaragua from developing the region on its own, the Embassy requested permission to begin discussions with Somoza regarding the Treaty’s future.

      Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Files 1967–69, POL 33–3 NIC. Confidential. Drafted on June 6 by David W. Burgoon (POL) and approved by Malcolm R. Barnebey. Stamped notations on the Airgram indicate that it was received at the Department of State at 8:29 a.m. on June 12 and at the Bureau of Inter-American Affairs on June 13. Ambassador Crockett signed the Airgram. In telegram 1435 from Managua, August 14, Crockett urgently requested authorization to initiate discreet discussions with Somoza on the future status of the Treaty. (Ibid.) In telegram 142594 to Managua, August 22, the Department of State replied that Panama Canal Treaty negotiator Ambassador Anderson felt strongly that without prior consultation appropriate members of Congress, Panama Canal negotiations would be affected adversely. (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-1246 Photographer: Schumacher, Karl | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-1246-, Vice President Agnew with a mayor from Greece and others. 6/9/1969, Washington, D.C. Vice Presidential Office. Spiro Agnew, unidentified guests.

    Roll WHPO-1247 Photographer: Schumacher, Karl | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-1247-, Vice President Agnew with John Lindsay. 6/9/1969, Washington, D.C. Executive Office Building, Indiant Treaty Room. Spiro Agnew, John Lindsay, others.

    Roll WHPO-1248 Photographer: Schumacher, Karl | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-1248-, Vice President Agnew with John Lindsay. 6/9/1969, Washington, D.C. Executive Office Building, Indian Treaty Room. Spiro Agnew, John Lindsay, others.

    Roll WHPO-1302 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-1302-, President Nixon, Nixon family members and staff leaving Hawaii. 6/9/1969, Honolulu, Hawaii Kahala Hilton, Hickam Air Force Base. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Julie Eisenhower, David Eisenhower, Tricia Nixon, Kissinger, William Rogers, crowd.

    Roll WHPO-1303 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-1303-01, President Nixon and Pat Nixon smile and wave as they exit Air Force One and arrive in California. 6/9/1969, Orange County, California El Toro Marine Corps Air Station. President Nixon and Pat Nixon.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-1303-01-05, President Nixon and his party arriving in California. 6/9/1969, Irvine, California El Toro Marine Corps Air Station. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Tricia Nixon, David Eisenhower, Julie Eisenhower, crowd.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-1303-06-07, Marine One at El Toro Marine Corps Air Station. 6/9/1969, Irvine, California El Toro Marine Corps Air Station.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-1303-08-11, Aerial views from Marine One helicopter of President Nixon's residence. 6/9/1969, Irvine, California Marine One, in the air.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-1303-12-17, President Nixon arriving at the Western White House, La Casa Pacifica. 6/9/1969, San Clemente, California Western White House, La Casa Pacifica. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Tricia Nixon.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-1303-18-19, President Nixon preparing to board Air Force One at El Toro Marine Corps Air Station. 6/9/1969, California El Toro MCAS. President Nixon.

    Roll WHPO-1314 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-1314-, President Nixon's departure from Hawaii after the talks on Midway. 6/9/1969, Honolulu, Hawaii Hickam Air Force Base. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Tricia Nixon, Julie Eisenhower, David Eisenhower, Hiram Fong, Spark Matsunaga, Gov. John Burns, others.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-1314-20, President Nixon and his family, wearing leis, wave goodbye as they board Air Force One to depart Hawaii. 6/9/1969, Honolulu, Hawaii Hickam Air Force Base. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Tricia Nixon, Julie Eisenhower, David Eisenhower.

    Roll WHPO-1315 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-1315-, President Nixon departure from Hawaii after the talks on Midway. 6/9/1969, Honolulu, Hawaii Hickam Air Force Base. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Tricia Nixon, Julie Eisenhower, David Eisenhower, Hiram Fong, Spark Matsunaga, Gov. John Burns, others.

  • 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.

    B - Vice-Presidential (Agnew and Ford)

    • WHCA-SR-B-014
      Press conference-Indian Treaty Rm., E.O.B./John Lindsay. (6/9/1969)

      Runtime: 6:40

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

    H - White House Staff Member Recordings

    • WHCA-SR-H-039
      Press briefing by Ronald Ziegler and Henry Kissinger; OFF THE RECORD: NOT FOR RELEASE. (6/9/1969, Surf and Sand Hotel, Laguna Beach, California)

      Runtime: 1:05:00

      Keywords: Press conferences, news conferences, interviews, media, press secretary

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

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

Context (External Sources)