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August 1, 1973

Introduction

This almanac page for Wednesday, August 1, 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

  • 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.

    Digitized versions can be found at HathiTrust.

  • 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.

  • The Congressional Record is the official daily record of the debates and proceedings of the U.S. Congress.

Archival Holdings

Any selection of archival documents will necessarily be partial. You should use the documents and folders identified below as a starting place, but consult the linked collection finding aids and folder title lists and the collections themselves for context. Many documents to be found this way do not lend themselves to association with specific dates, but are essential to a complete understanding of the material.

  • Selective document listing

    President's Office Files

    The President's Office Files consists of materials drawn together by the Special Files Unit from several administrative subdivisions within the White House Office. It is the handwriting and sensitive papers sent to the Staff Secretary that now comprise much of the President's Office Files. 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

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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. XXII, Panama, 1973-1976

    Panama, 1973-1976

    Vol. XXX, Greece; Cyprus; Turkey, 1973-1976

    Greece

    Vol. XXXVIII, Part 2, Organization and Management of Foreign Policy; Public Diplomacy, 1973-1976

    Managing the Department of State

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

    Indian Ocean Region

    • 61. Memorandum From the President’s Assistant for National Security Affairs (Kissinger) to President Nixon, Washington, August 1, 1973

      The President’s Assistant for National Security Affairs Kissinger presented the President with a draft reply to Prime Minister Bandaranaike’s letter of July 10, 1973, regarding PL–480 aid.

      Source: Library of Congress, Manuscript Division, Kissinger Papers, Box CL 298, Presidential Memoranda, 1969–77, August, 1973 (1). Confidential. Sent for action. The United States had eliminated Sri Lanka from the countries receiving PL–480 assistance during the first quarter of fiscal 1973 and in her letter of July 10 Bandaranaike asked the President to restore it. (Ibid.) In telegram 157259 to Colombo, August 9, the Department reported a follow-up conversation between Sisco and Ambassador Kanakaratne, who reemphasized Sri Lanka’s need for immediate aid. Sisco characterized the food supply situation as “complicated and very depressing.” The general rise in agricultural prices, partly as a result of the oil crisis, had pushed U.S. wheat over $4/bushel. (National Archives, RG 59, Central Foreign Policy Files)

    India-Pakistan 1

    • 139. Memorandum of Conversation, Washington, August 1, 1973, 12:30 p.m.

      Indian Finance Minister Y.B. Chavan and Ambassador Kaul of August 1, 1973 met with Assistant to the President for National Security of Affairs Henry Kissinger to discuss Indo-U.S. bilateral relations, Pakistan, the rupee settlement, and Indian grain purchases.

      Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 1038, Presidential/HAK Memoranda of Conversations, HAK/Ambassador Jha and Ambassador Kaul of India. Confidential. The meeting took place in Kissinger’s office.

    Vol. E-12, Documents on East and Southeast Asia, 1973-1976

    East Asia and Pacific Regional, SEATO, ASEAN

    Japan

    • 180. Memorandum of Conversation, Washington, August 1, 1973, 9:30 a.m., Washington, August 1, 1973, 9:30 a.m.

      Nixon and Tanaka discussed the trade balance, Korean issues, Asia, Sino-Soviet relations, energy, U.S.-Japanese consultative organs, the Mutual Security Treaty, and development activities in Siberia.

      Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 927, VIP Visits, Japan PM Tanaka’s Visit, July 31, 1973 [1 of 3]. Secret; Sensitive.

    Vol. E-16, Documents on Chile, 1969-1973

    "That Chilean Guy May Have Some Problems": The Downfall of Salvador Allende, January-September 1973

    • 139. Intelligence Memorandum, Washington, August 1, 1973

      Summary: This CIA memorandum explored possible contingency plans for a successful military coup by examining three types of potential coups and considering the consequences for the United States.

      Source: Central Intelligence Agency, Office of the Director of Central Intelligence, Job 80M01066A: ER Subject Files, Box 12, Folder 3: Executive Registry Subject Files—1975 C–7, Chile. Secret; No Foreign Dissem; Controlled Dissem; Background Use Only. It was transmitted under the cover of an August 2 memorandum from Vernon Walters to Jorden, Rogers, Kubisch, Irwin, and Laird.

  • 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-E1310 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-E1310-, Herb Klein portraits. 8/1/1973, unknown. Herb Klein.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-E1310-12A, Formal portrait of Herb Klein. 8/1/1973, unknown. Herb Klein.

    Roll WHPO-E1319 Photographer: Kightlinger, Jack | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-E1319-, U.S. Post Office Customs House dedication in Georgetown. 8/1/1973, Georgetown, Washington, D. C. U.S. Post Office.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-E1319-05, Close up portrait of Pat Nixon holding a little girl with flowers during the U.S. Post Office Customs House dedication in Georgetown. 8/1/1973, Georgetown, Washington, D. C. U.S. Post Office. Pat Nixon, unidentified child.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-E1319-12, Pat Nixon speaking on the podium at the U.S. Post Office Georgetown Station doorway entrance during the Customs House dedication in Georgetown. George Shultz stands nearby. 8/1/1973, Georgetown, Washington, D. C. U.S. Post Office. Pat Nixon, George Shultz.

    Roll WHPO-E1320 Photographer: Kightlinger, Jack | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-E1320-05, Pat Nixon hugs two young girls, who are both holding flowers and American flags, while attending the U.S. Post Office Customs House dedication in Georgetown, Washington, D.C. George Shultz stands nearby smiling. 8/1/1973, Georgetown, Washington, D. C. U.S. Post Office area. Pat Nixon, George Shultz, unidentified officials, children.

  • 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.

    K - Informal Presidential Remarks

    • WHCA-SR-K-085
      Photo opportunity with P.M. Tanaka, Japan, departure South Lawn [nothing on tape]. (8/1/1973)

      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-237
      Press briefing by Gerald Warren. (8/1/1973, White House Press Lobby)

      Runtime: 45:00:00

      Keywords: Press conferences, news conferences, interviews, media

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

      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-6470
      CBS Special: "Watergate". Senate Watergate Hearing
      ALL NETWORKS
      Runtime: 01:05:49
    • WHCA-6472
      Weekly News Summary, Tape II.
      ALL NETWORKS
      Runtime: 01:31:02

      21. Reasoner/Gill: Senate committee on Charles Bebe Rebozo probe. Time Code Start: 58:33. Keywords: Presidents, friends, banks, executives, Internal Revenue Service, taxes, audits, investigations, Senate, organizations. Network: ABC.

      22. Smith/Donaldson: Haldeman testimony with Weicker and Inouya. Time Code Start: 60:23. Keywords: advisors, counsels, attorneys, lawyers, Watergate, Senate committee hearings, investigations, testimony, testify, cover-ups, break-in, burglary, theft, plumbers, scandals. Network: ABC.

      23. Kaplow: Commentary on the possible two part Presidential speech by President Nixon explaining his position with Tricia Nixon. Time Code Start: 67:53. Keywords: President Nixon, families, speeches. Network: ABC.

      24. Smith/Wordham: Trial of the Gainesville Eight; FBI caught in the act. Time Code Start: 70:03. Keywords: Presidential elections, conventions, veterans, trials, conspiracy, conspiracies, demonstrations, rally, protesters, demonstraters, Vietnam War, anti-war, Federal Bureau of Investigations. Network: ABC.

      25. Smith/Schoumacher: Herb Stein defends current freeze. Time Code Start: 72:35. Keywords: economy, economics, budgets, finances, recession, inflation, money, wages, costs, employment, employees, salaries, salary, payments, freezes, controls. Network: ABC.

      26. Smith: Commentary on the case against President Nixon in Watergate. Time Code Start: 74:35. Keywords: Presidents, Watergate, Senate committee hearings, investigations, testimony, testify, cover-ups, break-in, burglary, theft, plumbers, scandals, impeachment, resignations. Network: ABC.

      27. Chancellor/Stern: International Telephone & Telegraph (ITT Corporation). Time Code Start: 76:22. Keywords: International Telephone & Telegraph, communications, world, corporations, conglomerates, campaign funding, investigations, hearings. Network: NBC.

      28. Chancellor: Watergate with Haldeman and demonstrations. Time Code Start: 78:09. Keywords: advisors, counsels, attorneys, lawyers, Watergate, Senate committee hearings, investigations, testimony, testify, cover-ups, break-in, burglary, theft, plumbers, scandals, impeachment, resignations, protesters, demonstraters, students. Network: NBC.

      29. Chancellor/Graham: Hagar beef shortages. Time Code Start: 83:30. Keywords: food, animal products, meat, sales, costs, prices, supply, shortages, freezes. Network: NBC.

      30. Chancellor/Jones: Gainesville Eight anti-war Veterans. Time Code Start: 87:50. Keywords: Presidential elections, conventions, veterans, trials, conspiracy, conspiracies, demonstrations, rally, protesters, demonstraters, students, Vietnam War, anti-war. Network: NBC.
    • WHCA-6473
      Weekly News Summary, Tape III.
      ALL NETWORKS
      Runtime: 1:00

      1. Mudd/Chase/Duvale/Flint/Dow: Retail food prices. Time Code Start: 00:00. Keywords: food, meat, agriculture, plants, animal products, dairy products, prices, costs, increases, shortages. Network: CBS.

      2. Mudd/McGlocken: Meat retailers in Washington, D.C.. Time Code Start: 03:23. Keywords: food, meats, animal products, markets, retail stores, prices, costs, increases, shortages. Network: CBS.

      3. Mudd/Stahl/Schorr: Watergate with Haldeman section on name calling. Time Code Start: 05:09. Keywords: advisors, counsels, attorneys, lawyers, Watergate, Senate committee hearings, investigations, testimony, testify, cover-ups, break-in, burglary, theft, plumbers, scandals, impeachment, resignations. Network: CBS.

      4. Mudd/Grabal: Gainesville Eight anti-war veterans. Time Code Start: 13:16. Keywords: Presidential elections, conventions, veterans, trials, conspiracy, conspiracies, demonstrations, rally, protesters, demonstraters, students, Vietnam War, anti-war. Network: CBS.

      5. Mudd/Jones: Income tax for coroprations with Senator Vink. Time Code Start: 15:22. Keywords: taxes, taxation, revenue. Network: CBS.
    • WHCA-W-243
      Proceedings of the Senate Watergate Committee Hearings. Testimony of H.R. Haldeman
      ALL NETWORKS
      Runtime: 01:35:40
    • WHCA-W-244
      Proceedings of the Senate Watergate Committee Hearings. Testimony of H.R. Haldeman Julie Nixon Eisenhower.
      Group W Productions, Inc.
      Runtime: 1:30
    • WHCA-W-245
      Proceedings of the Senate Watergate Committee Hearings. Testimony of H.R. Haldeman Clay Whitehead.
      Eastern Educational Network
      Runtime: 01:35:52
    • WHCA-W-246
      Proceedings of the Senate Watergate Committee Hearings. Testimony of H.R. Haldeman
      Post-Newsweek Stations, Inc.
      Runtime: 01:35:40
    • WHCA-W-247
      Proceedings of the Senate Watergate Committee Hearings. Testimony of H.R. Haldeman Helen Thomas, UPI White House correspondent.
      Undetermined
      Runtime: 00:33:00

Context (External Sources)