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April 26, 1969

Introduction

This almanac page for Saturday, April 26, 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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Next Date: Sunday, April 27, 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 Camp David, Maryland

  • 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.

    Addresses and Remarks

  • 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.

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.

    • No President's Daily Brief delivered on this date

  • 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. XX, Southeast Asia, 1969-1972

    Thailand

    • 10. National Security Study Memorandum 51 , Washington, April 26, 1969

      Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 365, Subject Files, National Security Study Memoranda, Nos. 43–103. Secret. A copy was sent to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

    Vol. XXIX, Eastern Mediterranean, 1969-1972

    Greece

    • 246. National Security Study Memorandum 52 , Washington, April 26, 1969

      Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, NSC Institutional Files (H-Files), Box H–150, National Security Study Memoranda, NSSM 52. Secret; Exdis. Copies were sent to the Director of the Bureau of the Budget and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

    Vol. XXXIV, National Security Policy, 1969-1972

    Parity, Safeguard, and the SS-9 Controversy

    • 27. National Security Study Memorandum 50 , Washington, April 26, 1969

      Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 365, Subject Files, NSSMs, Nos. 43–103. Secret. Copies were sent to Rogers, Helms, and Mayo.

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

    France

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

    Cuba

    • 200. Memorandum Prepared for the 303 Committee, Washington, April 26, 1969. , Washington, April 26, 1969

      The memorandum discussed the feasibility of covert operations against Cuba, including historical background, an overview of current operations, and a discussion of additional options for covert actions

      Source: Department of State, INR/IL Historical Files, Cuba 69–70–71. Secret; Eyes Only. In an April 28 covering memorandum to Johnson, Meyer indicated that ARA and INR found the main thrust of the memorandum acceptable. Meyer recommended that Johnson endorse it. During a weekly meeting with the Department of State, April 25, CIA indicated that “Kissinger had asked the Director to study the feasibility of stepping up action programs against Cuba, with the emphasis on the covert actions, and also to discuss the use of Cuban exiles.” (Ibid., Latin America General, 1969–1970)

  • 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-0889 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-0889-01A-04A, President Nixon sitting at the crowning ceremony for Tricia Nixon as Queen Azalea XVI, at the Sixteenth Annual International Azalea Festival. 4/26/1969, Norfolk, Virginia Botanical Gardens. President Nixon, unidentified men, crowd.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-0889-17, President Nixon sitting at the crowning ceremony for Tricia Nixon as Queen Azalea XVI, at the Sixteenth Annual International Azalea Festival. 4/26/1969, Norfolk, Virginia Botanical Gardens. President Nixon, unidentified men, crowd.

    Roll WHPO-0890 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-0890-00-05, Tricia Nixon being crowned Azalea Queen by President Nixon. 4/26/1969, Norfolk, Virginia Botanical Gardens. President Nixon, Tricia Nixon, Dana Dawson, other attendees.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-0890-04A, President Nixon accepting the tiara before Tricia Nixon is crowned Azalea Queen. 4/26/1969, Norfolk, Virginia Botanical Gardens. President Nixon, Tricia Nixon, Dana Dawson, other attendees.

    Roll WHPO-0891 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-0891-02-05, Portrait of Tricia Nixon as the crowned Azalea Queen holding her scepter and wearing a tiara and sash. 4/26/1969, Norfolk, Virginia Botanical Gardens. President Nixon, Tricia Nixon, unidentified officials, crowd.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-0891-03A, Portrait of Tricia Nixon as the crowned Azalea Queen holding her scepter and wearing a tiara and sash. 4/26/1969, Norfolk, Virginia Botanical Gardens. Tricia Nixon.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-0891-06-25, President Nixon sitting and conferring with unidentified men. 4/26/1969, Norfolk, Virginia Botanical Gardens. President Nixon, Tricia Nixon, unidentified officials, crowd.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-0891-21, President Nixon sitting in an audience out of doors and speaking with Linwood Holton (Gubernatorial candidate for Virginia). 4/26/1969, Norfolk, Virginia Botanical Gardens. President Nixon, Linwood Holton, crowd.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-0891-26-31, President Nixon greeting the crowd. 4/26/1969, Norfolk, Virginia Botanical Gardens. President Nixon, Tricia Nixon, unidentified officials, crowd.

    Roll WHPO-0892 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-0892-01A-06A, 08A-09A, President Nixon with unidentified official. 4/26/1969, Norfolk, Virginia Botanical Gardens. President Nixon, Tricia Nixon, Dana Dawson, unidentified officials, aides.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-0892-07A, 10A, 12A-27A, President Nixon and Tricia Nixon practicing crowning her as Azalea Queen. 4/26/1969, Norfolk, Virginia Botanical Gardens. President Nixon, Tricia Nixon, Dana Dawson, unidentified officials, aides.

    Roll WHPO-0893 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-0893-02A-30A, President Nixon crowing Tricia Nixon as Azalea Queen. Tricia Nixon walking with mace and crown. 4/26/1969, Norfolk, Virginia Botanical Gardens. President Nixon, Tricia Nixon.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-0893-20A, President Nixon crowning Tricia Nixon as Azalea Queen. 4/26/1969, Norfolk, Virginia Botanical Gardens. President Nixon, Tricia Nixon.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-0893-31A-32A, President Nixon crowning Tricia Nixon as Azalea Queen. Tricia Nixon walking with mace and crown. 4/26/1969, Norfolk, Virginia Botanical Gardens. President Nixon, Tricia Nixon.

  • 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.

    P - Formal Presidential Remarks

    • WHCA-SR-P-690418
      Remarks by President Nixon at the Azalea Festival on coronation of Tricia Nixon as Norfolk, Virginia Azalea Queen, with Mayor Roy Martin. (4/26/1969, Amphitheater in the Azalea Gardens in Norfolk, Va)

      Runtime: 4:42

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

Context (External Sources)