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April 22, 1970

Introduction

This almanac page for Wednesday, April 22, 1970, 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 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.

Appointments and Nominations

Awards and Citations

  • Presidential Medal of Freedom (6 Weekly Comp. Pres. Doc. 566, April 22, 1970)
    The President's Remarks Upon Presenting the Award to Eight Journalists in a White House Ceremony.

Congress, Communications to

  • Federal Disaster Assistance (6 Weekly Comp. Pres. Doc. 559, April 22, 1970)
    The President's Message to the Congress Proposing Legislative and Administrative Actions.
  • Federal Disaster Assistance (6 Weekly Comp. Pres. Doc. 565, April 22, 1970)
    The President's Message to the Congress Transmitting a Report on 1969 Activities.

Executive Orders

Swearing-In Ceremonies

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.

  • Fact sheet on the President's message to the Congress on Federal disaster assistance.
  • Press conference of George A. Lincoln, Director, Office of Emergency Preparedness, on the President's message to the Congress on Federal disaster assistance.
  • Texts of the Presidential Medal of Freedom citations awarded to eight journalists (8 releases).

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.

  • Representatives of the Association of American Universities met with the President in the Cabinet Room at the White House.
  • Winners of the White House News Photographers Association contest called on the President to display their winning photographs.
  • The President met with Mrs. Nguyen Thi Khang, head nurse of Hoa Khanh Children's Hospital near Danang, Republic of Vietnam. The hospital was built with the assistance of donations of cash, labor, and equipment from United States Marines stationed in South Vietnam.
  • The President today announced the appointment of H. Ross Perot of Dallas, Tex., to be a member of the Board of Visitors to the U.S. Naval Academy.

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President's Office Files

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President's Personal File

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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.

  • Transcript of diary entry (PDF)
    Wednesday, April 22.

    Another busy day, as President roars on, in his new energy - with still little sleep. He was up at 5:00 this morning dictating. Really in high gear when he got to the office - wanted everything possible canceled so he could concentrate on Cambodia decisions. But we had a pretty tight morning schedule and the NSC regarding Cambodia in the afternoon. Did shift a few items.

    Had a one hour meeting with university presidents. Told Pusey he'd read his report, especially interested in the Kennedy Institute, didn't think it was worth a damn. Guess it really shook him up.

    Gradually simmered down as the day went on. As he followed Kissinger into NSC meeting, turned back to me with big smile and said Kissinger's really having fun today - he's playing Bismarck. They have moved South Vietnam troops up to Cambodian border and are going ahead with a strike on Saturday.

    He was too busy today to pour much on me, but did get back on need for follow-up, and to build up staff morale and fighting spirit. Has concluded Ehrlichman and I have to be a joint Sherman Adams - and really crack the whip.

    Long sessions with Kissinger, and another one with Helms - getting the whole project under way. Kissinger said he was great in NSC - funny, just when Kissinger is getting really low and discouraged a new break comes along and cranks him back up.

    Big white tie dinner tonight for Medal of Freedom winners in press. Lots of discussion regarding guest lists and careful selection by President of who to sit at his table and Pat Nixon's. Put Otis and Missy both at their rights - said might as well play to the power. First time we've had them there.
  • Handwritten diary entry (JPG)

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National Security Documents

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Vol. I, Foundations of Foreign Policy, 1969-1972

Foundations of Foreign Policy, 1969-1972

Vol. VI, Vietnam, January 1969-July 1970

Vietnam, January 1969-July 1970

Vol. XVII, China, 1969-1972

China, 1970

  • 77. Memorandum of Conversation , Washington, April 22, 1970

    Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 913, VIP Visits, Vol. I Visit of Vice Premier Chiang Ching-Kuo of China, April 21–23, 1970. Secret; Sensitive. According to a covering memorandum drafted by Holdridge, Kissinger approved this memorandum of conversation on June 2. It was to have “in-house distribution only.”

  • 78. Memorandum of Conversation , Washington, April 22, 1970, 1-2:40 p.m.

    Source: Washington National Records Center, RG 330, ISA Files: FRC 330 73 A 1975, China, Rep. of, 1970, 333 January. Secret. Prepared by Doolin and approved by Nutter on April 29 and Laird’s office on May 25. The meeting was held in Laird’s dining room at the Pentagon.

Vol. XXIX, Eastern Mediterranean, 1969-1972

Greece

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

Italy

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Audiovisual Holdings

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Roll WHPO-3396 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

  • Frame(s): WHPO-3396-04A-33A, President Nixon and Pat Nixon with the wives and parents of astronauts aboard Air Force One. 4/22/1970, in air Air Force One (AF1). President Nixon, Pat Nixon.
  • Frame(s): WHPO-3396-19A, President Nixon with unidentified men aboard Air Force One. 4/22/1970, in air Air Force One (AF1). President Nixon, Ronald Ziegler, unidentified men.

Roll WHPO-3397 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

  • Frame(s): WHPO-3397-01-02, President Nixon and Assistant H.R. Haldeman. 4/22/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, (outside) Oval Office. President Nixon, Mr. Haldeman.
  • Frame(s): WHPO-3397-03, President Nixon at the Goddard Space Center. 4/22/1970, Washington, D.C. Goddard Space Center. President Nixon.
  • Frame(s): WHPO-3397-04-11, President Nixon with Cinpac chiefs at Honolulu breakfast. 4/22/1970, Honolulu, Hawaii Honolulu. President Nixon.

Roll WHPO-3398 Photographer: Kightlinger, Jack | Color or B&W: Color

  • Frame(s): WHPO-3398-03-09, President Nixon hosting a Stag Black Tie dinner honoring Chiang Ching-Kuo, Vice-premier of the People's Republic of China. 4/22/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, State Dining Room. Presidnet Nixon, Vice-premier Chiang Ching-Kuo.

Roll WHPO-3399 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: Color

  • Frame(s): WHPO-3399-02A-13A, A portrait study of John Ehrlichman. 4/22/1970, Washington, D.C. White House. John Ehrlichman.
  • Frame(s): WHPO-3399-04A, A portrait study of John Ehrlichman. 4/22/1970, Washington, D.C. White House. John Ehrlichman.

Roll WHPO-3400 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: B&W

  • Frame(s): WHPO-3400-02A-15A, President Nixon at Swearing-In Ceremony for the Commission on Government Procurement. 4/22/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, Press Corps Area. President Nixon.

Roll WHPO-3401 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

  • Frame(s): WHPO-3401-03A-12A, John Ehrlichman, Ken Cole and White House fellow. 4/22/1970, Washington, D.C. White House. John D. Ehrlichman, Kenneth Cole.
  • Frame(s): WHPO-3401-15A-19A, President Nixon with Assistant Daniel Patrick Moynihan meeting with delegates of the Association of American Universities. 4/22/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, Cabinet Room. President Nixon, Patrick Moynihan.

Roll WHPO-3402 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

  • Frame(s): WHPO-3402-04-13, President Nixon with Mrs. Nguyen Thi Khang, Head nurse DaNang Children's Hospital, Vietnam. 4/22/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, Mrs. Nguyen Thi Khang.
  • Frame(s): WHPO-3402-16-19, President Nixon meeting with the contest winners of the White House News Photographers Association. 4/22/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon.

Roll WHPO-3403 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

  • Frame(s): WHPO-3403-01A-30A, President Nixon meeting in the Oval Office with White House News Photographers Association contest winners. 4/22/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, from the Washington Post: Steve Szabo, Harry Naltchayan, Ellsworth Davis, James Atherton. From Newsweek: Wally McNamee. From Associated Press (AP): Bob Daugherty. From Hearst Metrotone News: Ronald van Nostrand. From WTTG: Bob Peterson. From ABC: Bob Hemming. From CBS: Cal Marlin.

Roll WHPO-3404 Photographer: Grove, Andrew | Color or B&W: B&W

  • Frame(s): WHPO-3404-03A-06A, Robert Brown, Special Assistant to the President with Booker T. Washington's Director. 4/22/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. Robert Brown.

Roll WHPO-3405 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: Color

  • Frame(s): WHPO-3405-02-12, President Nixon working in the West Garden area of the White House. 4/22/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, West Garden. President Nixon.

Roll WHPO-3406 Photographer: Kightlinger, Jack | Color or B&W: Color

  • Frame(s): WHPO-3406-01A-27A, President Nixon presenting the Medal of Freedom awards to members of the journalism profession. 4/22/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, East Room. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Earl Charles Behrens, Edward T. Folliard, William M. Henry, Arthur Krock, David Lawrence, George Gould Lincoln, Raymond Moley, Adela Rogers St. Johns.
  • Frame(s): WHPO-3406-14A, President Nixon shaking hands with a member of the journalism profession after presenting the Medal of Freedom awards to him. 4/22/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, East Room. President Nixon, honored that night: Earl Charles Behrens, Edward T. Folliard, William M. Henry, Arthur Krock, David Lawrence, George Gould Lincoln, Raymond Moley, Adela Rogers St. Johns.
  • Frame(s): WHPO-3406-16A, President Nixon shaking hands with a member of the journalism profession before presenting him with the Medal of Freedom award. 4/22/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, East Room. President Nixon, honored that night: Earl Charles Behrens, Edward T. Folliard, William M. Henry, Arthur Krock, David Lawrence, George Gould Lincoln, Raymond Moley, Adela Rogers St. Johns.
  • Frame(s): WHPO-3406-19A, President Nixon placing the Medal of Freedom award on a member of the journalism profession. 4/22/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, East Room. President Nixon, honored that night: Earl Charles Behrens, Edward T. Folliard, William M. Henry, Arthur Krock, David Lawrence, George Gould Lincoln, Raymond Moley, Adela Rogers St. Johns.
  • Frame(s): WHPO-3406-25A, President Nixon posing with Adela Rogers St. Johns, Arthur Krock, and other members of the journalism profession after presenting them with the Medal of Freedom. 4/22/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, East Room. President Nixon, honored that night: Earl Charles Behrens, Edward T. Folliard, William M. Henry, Arthur Krock, David Lawrence, George Gould Lincoln, Raymond Moley, Adela Rogers St. Johns.

Roll WHPO-3407 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

  • Frame(s): WHPO-3407-01-30, President Nixon presenting Medal of Freedom awards to members of the journalism profession. 4/22/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, East Room. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Earl Charles Behrens, Edward T. Folliard, William M. Henry, Arthur Krock (three time Pulitzer winner), David Lawrence, George Gould Lincoln, Raymond Moley, Adela Rogers St. Johns.

Roll WHPO-3408 Photographer: Schumacher, Karl | Color or B&W: B&W

  • Frame(s): WHPO-3408-02A-13A, Vice President Agnew meeting with Republic of China's Vice Premier Chiang Ching-Kuo, Ambassador Chow Shu-kai and Ambassador Walter P. McConaughy in his EOB office. 4/22/1970, Washington, D.C. Executive Office Building (EOB), Executive Office. Spiro Agnew, Vice-Premier Chiang Ching-Kuo, Ambassadors Chow Shu-kai,Walter P. McConaughy.

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-162
    Press briefing by George Lincoln on a statement to Congress. (4/22/1970, Press Center, White House)

    Runtime: 10:00

    Keywords: Press conferences, news conferences, interviews, media

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

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

P - Formal Presidential Remarks

  • WHCA-SR-P-700425
    Remarks by President Nixon on Presenting the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Eight Journalists. (4/22/1970)

    Runtime: 31:10:00

    Original Format: 1/4-inch reel-to-reel audiotape. Original source type: Original.
  • WHCA-SR-P-700426
    Remarks by President Nixon at the Swearing In of Members of the Commission on Government Procurement. (4/22/1970)

    Runtime: 2:19

    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-3686
    "Earth Day" Coverage, Pt. I. Ralph Nader; Ian McHarg; Eugene Odum Richard Nixon, network news correspondants.
    CBS, NBC
    Runtime: 0:30
  • WHCA-3687
    "Earth Day" Coverage, Pt. II.
    ABC
    Runtime: 1:00
  • WHCA-3688
    "Earth Day" Coverage, Pt. III.
    NET (National Educational Television, PBS)
    Runtime: 1:00
  • WHCA-3689
    "Earth Day" Coverage, Pt. IV.
    NET (National Educational Television, PBS)
    Runtime: 1:00
  • WHCA-3690
    Weekly News Summary.
    All networks
    Runtime: 01:03:51

    5. Report on expected Draft speech. Time Code Start: 10:44. Keywords: Presidents, speeches, military, conscription, selective service, lottery, laws, Vietnam War, speeches, draft reform, draft evasion. Network: CBS.

Context (External Sources)

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