April 15, 1972

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The President's day began at Government House, Ottawa, Canada

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• Remarks on Signing the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement Between the United States and Canada.
• Remarks at a State Dinner for Representatives of the Organization of American States.

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• Federal Register of Saturday, April 15, 1972

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.

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• President's Daily Brief of 15 April 1972

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Vol. VIII, Vietnam, January-October 1972

The Easter Offensive, March 30-May 7, 1972

• 79. Transcript of a Telephone Conversation Between the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (Moorer) and the President’s Assistant for National Security Affairs (Kissinger), Washington, April 15, 1972, 3:37 p.m.

  Source: National Archives, RG 218, Records of the Chairman, Moorer Diary, July 1970–July 1974.

Vol. XIV, Soviet Union, October 1971-May 1972

U.S.-Soviet Relations and the Spring Offensive in Vietnam, March 30-April 18, 1972

• 103. Memorandum of Conversation, Washington, April 15, 1972, 5-5:15 p.m.

  Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 493, President’s Trip Files, Dobrynin/Kissinger, 1972, Vol. 10. Top Secret; Sensitive; Exclusively Eyes Only. The meeting was held in the Map Room at the White House. Before meeting Vorontsov, Kissinger conferred with Sonnenfeldt for 40 minutes. (Library of Congress, Manuscript Division, Kissinger Papers, Box 438, Miscellany, 1968–1976, Record of Schedule) Although no other record of their conversation has been found, the two men presumably drafted the oral note, which contains several of Kissinger’s stylistic handwritten revisions.

• 104. Memorandum of Conversation, Washington, April 15, 1972, 9 p.m.

  Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 493, President’s Trip Files, Dobrynin/Kissinger, 1972, Vol. 10. Top Secret; Sensitive; Exclusively Eyes Only. The meeting was held at Kissinger’s residence. For their memoir accounts of the discussion, see Kissinger, White House Years, p. 1122; and Dobrynin, In Confidence, p. 244.

• 105. Transcript of Telephone Conversation Between President Nixon and his Assistant for National Security Affairs (Kissinger), Washington, April 15, 1972, 11:30 p.m.

  Source: Library of Congress, Manuscript Division, Kissinger Papers, Box 397, Telephone Conversations, Chronological File. No classification marking.

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

Afghanistan, 1969-1972

• 361. Telegram 2055 From the Embassy in Afghanistan to the Department of State, Kabul, April 15, 1972, 0340Z

  Ambassador Neumann “again raised narcotics problem” with Foreign Minister Shafiq, stressing the need for stricter enforcement. Shafiq discussed the steps he was taking to deal with the problem.
  
  Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Files 1970–73, SOC 11–5 AFG. Confidential. Repeated to Ankara, Bonn, Geneva, Islamabad, London, Paris, Rome, and USUN.

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.

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• 329-33; Unknown between 11:55 a.m. & 12:20 p.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Bull, Stephen B.
• 329-34; Unknown between 11:55 a.m. & 12:20 p.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); [Unknown person(s)]
• 329-35; Unknown between 11:55 a.m. & 12:20 p.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Kissinger, Henry A.
• 329-36; Unknown between 11:55 a.m. & 12:20 p.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); White House operator
• 329-37; 12:20 p.m. - 12:22 p.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Nixon, Thelma C. ("Pat") (Ryan)
• 329-38; Unknown between 12:22 p.m. & 12:25 p.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Woods, Rose Mary
• 329-39; 12:25 p.m. - 12:27 p.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Arbuthnot, Raymond J.
• 329-40; Unknown between 12:27 p.m. & 1:00 p.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); [Unknown person(s)]
• 329-41; Unknown between 12:27 p.m. & 1:00 p.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); [Unknown person(s)]
• 329-42; 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Kissinger, Henry A.
• 329-43; Unknown between 2:00 p.m. & 2:04 p.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); White House operator
• 329-44; 2:04 p.m. - 2:12 p.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Haldeman, H. R. ("Bob")
• 329-45; Unknown between 2:12 p.m. & 5:35 p.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Kissinger, Henry A.
• 329-46; Unknown between 2:12 p.m. & 5:35 p.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); [Unknown person(s)]
• 329-47; Unknown between 2:12 p.m. & 5:35 p.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Sanchez, Manolo
• 329-48; Unknown between 2:12 p.m. & 5:35 p.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); [Unknown person(s)]
• 329-49; Unknown between 2:12 p.m. & 5:35 p.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Sanchez, Manolo
• 329-50; Unknown between 2:12 p.m. & 5:35 p.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Sanchez, Manolo
• 329-51; Unknown between 2:12 p.m. & 5:35 p.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Sanchez, Manolo
• 329-52; 5:35 p.m. - 5:59 p.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Kissinger, Henry A.; [Unknown person(s)]

White House Telephone

• 22-125; Unknown between 11:55 a.m. & 12:20 p.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); White House operator
• 22-126; 12:20 p.m. - 12:22 p.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Nixon, Thelma C. ("Pat") (Ryan)
• 22-127; 12:25 p.m. - 12:27 p.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Arbuthnot, Raymond J.
• 22-128; Unknown between 2:00 p.m. & 2:04 p.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); White House operator
• 22-129; 2:04 p.m. - 2:12 p.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Haldeman, H. R. ("Bob")
• 22-130; Unknown between 11:01 p.m. & 11:05 p.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); White House operator
• 22-131; 11:05 p.m. - 11:27 p.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Kissinger, Henry A.

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-8887 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

• Frame(s): WHPO-8887-01-17, President Nixon and Pat Nixon arriving at Parliament Building and mingling with Canadian officials. 4/15/1972, Ottawa, Canada entrance, room, Confederation Room, Parliament Building. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Pierre Trudeau, Mrs. Trudeau, Lucien Lamoureux, Mrs. Lamoureux, Jean-Paul Deschatelets, Mrs. Deschatelets, Robert Stanfield, Mrs. Stanfield, William Rogers, Ivan Head, officials.
• Frame(s): WHPO-8887-18-23, President Nixon, Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau, William Rogers, and Ivan Head seated at a table during the signing of the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement. 4/15/1972, Ottawa, Canada entrance, room, Confederation Room, Parliament Building. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Pierre Trudeau, Mrs. Trudeau, Lucien Lamoureux, Mrs. Lamoureux, Jean-Paul Deschatelets, Mrs. Deschatelets, Robert Stanfield, Mrs. Stanfield, William Rogers, Ivan Head, officials.

Roll WHPO-8888 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

• Frame(s): WHPO-8888-12A-19A, President Nixon, Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau, and Secretary of State William Rogers signing the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement. 4/15/1972, Ottawa, Canada Confederation Room, Parliament Building; tarmac, Uplands Airport. At Table, L to R: William Rogers, President Nixon, Pierre Trudeau, Mitchell Sharp; Seated Behind, L to R: William Ruckelshaus, Russell Train, Jack Davis; officials, military personnel, aides; possibly D. Roland Michener, Mrs. Michener, Mrs. Trudeau, Pat Nixon, or Ivan Head.
• Frame(s): WHPO-8888-18A, President Nixon speaking at the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement signing table, while seated with Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau, Secretary of State William Rogers, and Mitchell Sharp. 4/15/1972, Ottawa, Canada Confederation Room, Parliament Building; tarmac, Uplands Airport. At Table, L to R: William Rogers, President Nixon, Pierre Trudeau, Mitchell Sharp; Seated Behind, L to R: William Ruckelshaus, Russell Train, Jack Davis; officials, military personnel, aides; possibly D. Roland Michener, Mrs. Michener, Mrs. Trudeau, Pat Nixon, or Ivan Head.
• Frame(s): WHPO-8888-20A-23A, President Nixon and Pat Nixon boarding their plane after a departure ceremony. 4/15/1972, Ottawa, Canada Confederation Room, Parliament Building; tarmac, Uplands Airport. President Nixon, Pierre Trudeau, William Rogers, Ivan Head, officials, aides.

Roll WHPO-8891 Photographer: Schumaker, Byron | Color or B&W: Color

• Frame(s): WHPO-8891-12-22, President Nixon and Prime Minister Trudeau signing the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement. 4/15/1972, Ottawa, Canada Confederation Room, Parliament Building; tarmac, Uplands Airport. At Table, L to R: William Rogers, President Nixon, Pierre Trudeau, Mitchell Sharp; Seated Behind, L to R: William Ruckelshaus, Russell Train, Jack Davis; officials, military personnel, aides; possibly D. Roland Michener, Mrs. Michener, Mrs. Trudeau, Pat Nixon, or Ivan Head.
• Frame(s): WHPO-8891-19A, Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau speaking at the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement signing table, while seated with President Nixon, Secretary of State William Rogers, and Mitchell Sharp. 4/15/1972, Ottawa, Canada Confederation Room, Parliament Building; tarmac, Uplands Airport. At Table, L to R: William Rogers, President Nixon, Pierre Trudeau, Mitchell Sharp; Seated Behind, L to R: William Ruckelshaus, Russell Train, Jack Davis; officials, military personnel, aides; possibly D. Roland Michener, Mrs. Michener, Mrs. Trudeau, Pat Nixon, or Ivan Head.
• Frame(s): WHPO-8891-23-34, President Nixon and Pat Nixon in a departure ceremony and boarding their plane. 4/15/1972, Ottawa, Canada Confederation Room, Parliament Building; tarmac, Uplands Airport. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Pierre Trudeau, Mrs. Trudeau, William Rogers, Ivan Head, officials, military personnel, D. Roland Michener, Mrs. Michener, crowd.

Roll WHPO-8893 Photographer: Schumaker, Byron | Color or B&W: B&W

• Frame(s): WHPO-8893-02-06, Demonstration of protestors who are Anti U.S., Anti-Nixon marching along a sidewalk. 4/15/1972, Ottawa, Canada street, Confederation Room, Parliament House, hangar, Uplands Airport. Protesters, President Nixon, William Rogers, Ivan Head, Pierre Trudeau, officials, Pat Nixon, military personnel, aides.
• Frame(s): WHPO-8893-07-28, President Nixon and Prime Minister Trudeau signing the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement. 4/15/1972, Ottawa, Canada Confederation Room, Parliament House. At Table, L to R: William Rogers, President Nixon, Pierre Trudeau, Mitchell Sharp; Seated Behind, L to R: William Ruckelshaus, Russell Train, Jack Davis; officials, military personnel, aides.
• Frame(s): WHPO-8893-10, President Nixon and Prime Minister Trudeau signing the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement. 4/15/1972, Ottawa, Canada Confederation Room, Parliament House. At Table, L to R: William Rogers, President Nixon, Pierre Trudeau, Mitchell Sharp; Seated Behind, L to R: William Ruckelshaus, Russell Train, Jack Davis; officials, military personnel, aides.
• Frame(s): WHPO-8893-22, President Nixon speaking at the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement signing table, while seated with Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau, Secretary of State William Rogers, and Mitchell Sharp. 4/15/1972, Ottawa, Canada Confederation Room, Parliament House. At Table, L to R: William Rogers, President Nixon, Pierre Trudeau, Mitchell Sharp; Seated Behind, L to R: William Ruckelshaus, Russell Train, Jack Davis; officials, military personnel, aides.
• Frame(s): WHPO-8893-29-33, President Nixon and Pat Nixon, prior to the their departure from Ottowa, Canada. 4/15/1972, Ottawa, Canada street, Confederation Room, Parliament House, hangar, Uplands Airport. Protesters, President Nixon, William Rogers, Ivan Head, Pierre Trudeau, officials, Pat Nixon, military personnel, aides.

Roll WHPO-8894 Photographer: Schumaker, Byron | Color or B&W: B&W

• Frame(s): WHPO-8894-18-23, Anti-American and Anti-Nixon protesters walking on a sidewalk. 4/15/1972, Ottawa, Canada sidewalk, Confederation Room, Parliament Building. protesters.
• Frame(s): WHPO-8894-24-32, President Nixon, Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau and others at the signing of the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement. 4/15/1972, Ottawa, Canada sidewalk, Confederation Room, Parliament Building. protesters, President Nixon, Pierre Trudeau, William Rogers, Ivan Head, officials.

Roll WHPO-8895 Photographer: Kightlinger, Jack | Color or B&W: Color

• Frame(s): WHPO-8895-02-03, 16, 17, Unidentified persons in various rooms. 4/15/1972, Washington, D.C. White House, Green Room, Red Room, room. unidentified persons.
• Frame(s): WHPO-8895-04-15, The Nixons hosting a dinner honoring Latin American ambassadors. 4/15/1972, Washington, D.C. White House, State Dining Room, East Room. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Birgit Nilsson, accompanist, Latin American ambassadors and their wives.
• Frame(s): WHPO-8895-18-24, President Nixon and Pat Nixon standing with Birgit Nilsson and accompanist. 4/15/1972, Washington, D.C. White House, State Dining Room, East Room. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Birgit Nilsson, accompanist, Latin American ambassadors and their wives.

Roll WHPO-8896 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: B&W

• Frame(s): WHPO-8896-02-22, A press briefing being conducted by William Ruckelshaus and Russell Train (Environmental Protection Agency, EPA). 4/15/1972, Ottawa, Canada unknown. William Ruckelshaus, Russell Train, press corps members.
• Frame(s): WHPO-8896-28-36A, Scenes of the departure ceremony for President Nixon and Pat Nixon. 4/15/1972, Ottawa, Canada hangar, tarmac, Uplands Airport. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Pierre Trudeau, Mrs. Trudeau, D. Roland Michener, Mrs. Michener, officials.

Roll WHPO-8916 Photographer: unknown | Color or B&W: B&W

• Frame(s): WHPO-8916-, Guests at the dinner for Latin American ambassadors. 4/15/1972, Washington, D.C. White House, State Dining Room. President Nixon, Latin American ambassadors and their wives, 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-551
  Joint briefing in Ottawa by William Ruckelshaus, Russell Train, Mr. Davis, and Mr. Robichaud on Great Lakes water. (4/15/1972, Ottawa, Canada)
  
  Runtime: 60:00:00
  
  Keywords: Clean Water Agreement, environment, environmental, ecology, polution, mountains, lakes, rivers, clean air, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Briefings, public briefings, statements to the press (see also Press conferences, news conferences, interview
  
  Production credits: Audio feed supplied by WHCA; Recorded by JM (initials of WHCA engineer)
  
  Original Format: 1/4-inch reel-to-reel audiotape. Original source type: Original.

P - Formal Presidential Remarks

• WHCA-SR-P-720407
  Remarks by President Nixon at the signing of the Great Lakes Treaty in Ottawa with remarks by Prime Minister Trudeau. (4/15/1972, Confederation Room, Ottawa, Canada)
  
  Runtime: 0:10:07
  
  Keywords: Clean Water Agreement, environment, environmental, ecology, polution, mountains, lakes, rivers, clean air, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
  
  Production credits: Audio feed supplied by WHCA; Recorded by SY (initials of WHCA engineer)
  
  Original Format: 1/4-inch reel-to-reel audiotape. Original source type: Original.
• WHCA-SR-P-720408
  Remarks by President Nixon in toast to OAS in the White House with President Maro. (4/15/1972)
  
  Runtime: 16:05
  
  Original Format: 1/4-inch reel-to-reel audiotape. Original source type: Original.
• WHCA-SR-P-720409
  Remarks by President Nixon at entertainment for OAS dinner guests with Birgit Nilson. (4/15/1972)
  
  Runtime: 2:03
  
  Keywords: Musician, musicians, music, celebrities, performance, American popular music
  
  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-5294
  Weekly News Summary, Tape I.
  ALL NETWORKS
  Runtime: 1:30
  
  19. Vietnam action: battle for An Loc, fighting in central highlands. Time Code Start: 36:37. Keywords: Vietnam War. Network: NBC.
  
  20. Film of communist assault on Army of the Republic of Viet Nam (ARVN) positions near Firebase Bastogne (FSB). Time Code Start: 37:43. Keywords: Vietnam War, South Vietnamese Army (SVA), military, troops, fire support base, firebases, temporary military encampments, artillery air strike coordination center. Network: NBC.
  
  21. Report on rocket attacks on Danang, Vietnam. Time Code Start: 39:53. Keywords: Vietnam War, bombings. Network: NBC.
  
  22. Film of fighting near Dong Ha, Quang Tri, Vietnam. Time Code Start: 40:14. Keywords: Vietnam War. Network: NBC.
  
  23. Report on stalemate in restarting Paris Peace Talks. Time Code Start: 42:05. Keywords: Paris Peace Talks, Vietnam War, treaty, treaties, negotiations, government, officials, endings. Network: NBC.
  
  24. Film report on President Nixon, Canada's Prime Minister Trudeau signing Great Lakes anti-pollution agreement in Canada. Time Code Start: 42:37. Keywords: Presidents, travel, trips, Nixon trips, international, Canadian, Prime Ministers, bills, laws, legislation, signings, signing ceremony, ecology, environmental protection, contamination. Network: NBC.
  
  25. Film of the pollution problems of the Great Lakes. Time Code Start: 44:17. Keywords: ecology, environment, pollutants, air pollution, water pollution, noise pollution, smog, smoke, fossil fuels, litter, sludge, contamination, debris. Network: NBC.
  
  26. Report on the Pennsylvania Democratic Primary, with film of Presidential candidates Humphrey, Muskie, and McGovern at campaign appearances. Time Code Start: 46:26. Keywords: Presidential elections, campaigns, campaigning, candidates, primaries, voting, conventions, delegates. Network: NBC.
  
  27. David Brinkley commentary on growing disillusionment with the tax system and increasing tax fraud. Time Code Start: 49:36. Keywords: taxes, taxation, revenue, increases, frauds, embezzlement cases, news, media, reports, investigations. Network: NBC.
  
  28. Report on relief of An Loc, Vietnam. Time Code Start: 52:18. Keywords: Vietnam War. Network: CBS.
  
  29. Film report from Vietnam Highway 13 roadblock, halting reporters, American trucks supply Vietnamese advance. Time Code Start: 52:46. Keywords: Vietnam War, roads, closings, media, newsmen, reporters, journalists, detentions. Network: CBS.
  
  30. Other Vietnam action: attacks near Hue, Danang, central highlands. Time Code Start: 54:54. Keywords: Vietnam War. Network: CBS.
  
  31. Film of rocket attacks on Danang, Vietnam. Time Code Start: 55:23. Keywords: Vietnam War, bombings. Network: CBS.
  
  32. Coverage of rocket attacks on Saigon, Vietnam suburb. Time Code Start: 56:45. Keywords: Vietnam War, bombings. Network: CBS.
  
  33. Film of anti-war march in Washington, D.C.; demonstrations at Lafayette Park. Time Code Start: 57:30. Keywords: demonstrations, rally, protests, protesters, demonstraters, demonstrators, Vietnam War, anti-war. Network: CBS.
  
  34. Cardiologists report nothing wrong with Dita Beard. Time Code Start: 58:28. Keywords: International Telephone & Telegraph (ITT Corporation), women, health, fitness, examinations, tests, cardiology, communications, world corporations, conglomerates, campaign funding, investigations. Network: CBS.
  
  35. Report on President Nixon visits to Canada, film of Great Lakes anti-pollution agreement signing ceremony. Time Code Start: 58:58. Keywords: Presidents, travel, trips, Nixon trips, international, Canadian, Prime Ministers, bills, laws, signings, ecology, environmental protection. Network: CBS.
  
  36. Polls report Muskie campaign down 19% in Massachusetts Primary survey, with film of Muskie campaign. Time Code Start: 60:10. Keywords: public opinions, polls, approval ratings, Gallup poll, Harris poll, Presidential elections, campaigns, primaries, candidates, voting. Network: CBS.
  
  37. Film report on Senators Mansfield and Scott's departure for visit to China. Time Code Start: 64:00. Keywords: People's Republic of China. Network: CBS.
  
  38. Film of preparations for arrival of the Chinese pandas to the National Zoo in Washington, D.C.. Time Code Start: 64:39. Keywords: People's Republic of China. Network: CBS.

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