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August 28, 1972

Introduction

This almanac page for Monday, August 28, 1972, 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: Tuesday, August 29, 1972

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 San Clemente, California

  • 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.

    No Federal Register published on this date

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

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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. VIII, Vietnam, January-October 1972

    The Parties Move Toward Agreement, July 19-October 7, 1972

    Vol. XVII, China, 1969-1972

    China, March-December 1972

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

    Malta

    Vol. E-1, Documents on Global Issues, 1969-1972

    U.S. Policy Towards International Production and Trafficking in Illegal Drugs

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

    Uganda

    • 252. Telegram 157288 From the Department of State to the Embassy in Uganda, Washington, August 28, 1972, 2251Z

      The Department agreed its public involvement in the issue of Ugandan President Idi Aminʼs ouster of Asians should be minimal. If asked, the Department would express concern and regret.

      Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Files 1970–73, POL 23–10 Uganda. Confidential.

    Vol. E-13, Documents on China, 1969-1972

    • 152. Memorandum of Conversation, New York, August 28, 1972, 5-5:30 p.m., New York, August 28, 1972, 5-5:30 p.m.

      Chinese Ambassador to the UN Huang Hua and NSC staff member Richard T. Kennedy discussed the August 22 sinking of a PRC lifeboat. Kennedy conveyed both written and oral messages to Huang Hua concerning both this incident and the war in Vietnam.

      Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 850, President’s File-China Trip, China Exchanges, June 25, 1972-Oct 17, 1972. Top Secret; Sensitive; Exclusively Eyes Only. The precise location of the meeting is not indicated. See Document 150 for memoranda describing the bombing incident.

  • 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-D0237 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-D0237-03-08, President Nixon seated informally in his office during a meeting with Melvin Laird and Henry Kissinger. 8/28/1972, San Clemente, California Western White House, Presidential Office. President Nixon, Melvin Laird, Kissinger, Alberto Gonzalez, Mark Zimmerman, James Stevens, Linda Storli, Jonathan Connor, Kay Wilson, Carlos Ogden.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-D0237-10-13, President Nixon seated informally in his office during a meeting with members of the Selective Service Youth Advisory Committee. 8/28/1972, San Clemente, California Western White House, Presidential Office. President Nixon, Melvin Laird, Kissinger, Alberto Gonzalez, Mark Zimmerman, James Stevens, Linda Storli, Jonathan Connor, Kay Wilson, Carlos Ogden.

    Roll WHPO-D0238 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-D0238-03A-04A, Bebe Rebozo standing outdoors at the Western White House with comedian Red Skelton. 8/28/1972, San Clemente, California outdoors, Western White House, La Casa Pacifica. President Nixon, Charles Bebe Rebozo, Red Skelton, Lucy Winchester, Melvin Laird, John Ehrlichman, unidentified woman.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-D0238-05A, Melvin Laird speaking outdoors to reporters at the Western White House during a press briefing. 8/28/1972, San Clemente, California outdoors, Western White House, La Casa Pacifica. President Nixon, Laird.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-D0238-06A-12A, President Nixon and Lucy Winchester seated at his Western White House desk during a meeting. 8/28/1972, San Clemente, California Western White House, Presidential Office. President Nixon, Lucy Winchester.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-D0238-12A, President Nixon and Lucy Winchester seated at his Western White House desk during a meeting. 8/28/1972, San Clemente, California Western White House, Presidential Office. President Nixon, Lucy Winchester.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-D0238-13A-16A, Bebe Rebozo and comedian Red Skelton standing outdoors with Ehrlichman and an unidentified woman. 8/28/1972, San Clemente, California outdoors, Presidential Office, La Casa Pacifica. President Nixon, Red Skelton, Lucy Winchester, John Ehrlichman.

    Roll WHPO-D0242 Photographer: Grove, Andrew | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-D0242-, Little League baseball Championship team in a group photo. 8/28/1972, Washington, D.C. White House, South Lawn. Little League baseball players, adults.

    Roll WHPO-D0257 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-D0257-, Ron Ziegler and others readying displays and a podium. Melvin Laird speaking from the podium. 8/28/1972, San Clemente, California grounds, San Clemente Compound. Ron Ziegler, Melvin Laird, unidentified men.

  • 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.

    E - Secretary of Defense Briefings

    • WHCA-SR-E-028
      Press conference by Secretary of Defense Melvin Laird at San Clemente, with Ronald Ziegler. (8/28/1972, San Clemente, CA)

      Runtime: 32:50:00

      Production credits: Audio feed supplied by WHCA; Recorded by LDH (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-5725
      "Today" show excerpt. celebrity reception in San Clemente
      NBC
      Runtime: 00:09:06
    • WHCA-5728
      Weekly News Summary, Tape I.
      ALL NETWORKS
      Runtime: 01:34:27

      26. Reasoner/Jarriel: President Nixon announces end of the Draft (Secretary of Defense Laird). Time Code Start: 58:57. Keywords: military, cabinet, advisors, conscription, laws, Vietnam War, ending, speeches, statements, draft reform, draft evasion. Network: ABC.

      27. Reasoner/Peterson: The Reserves (film report on military training). Time Code Start: 61:11. Keywords: Armed Forces, military, troops, tactical reserve, operational reserve, strategic reserve, National Guard. Network: ABC.

      28. Reasoner/Hill: McGovern will welcome Government Accounting Office investigation; and AFL-CIO President George Meany urges Labor to stay out of presidential election. Time Code Start: 66:36. Keywords: leaders, labor, unions, American Federation of Labor, Congress of Industrial Organizations. Network: ABC.

      29. Reasoner/Zimmerman: Celebrity tennis (Shriver, Senator Ted Kennedy). Time Code Start: 70:09. Keywords: sports, tennis, games, celebrities, actors, Vice Presidents, Presidential elections, campaigns, campaigning, candidates. Network: ABC.

      30. Reasoner: Commentary on mail. Time Code Start: 72:06. Keywords: U.S. Postal Service, U.S. Post Office, reports. Network: ABC.

      31. Chancellor/Valeriani: The draft to end (Secretary of Defense Laird, President Nixon, Kissinger). Time Code Start: 74:14. Keywords: military, cabinet, advisors, conscription, laws, Vietnam War, ending, speeches, statements, draft reform, draft evasion. Network: NBC.

      32. Chancellor/Lord: Vietnam. Time Code Start: 76:07. Keywords: Vietnam War. Network: NBC.

      33. Chancellor/Levine: Labor supports McGovern (AFL-CIO President George Meany and AFL-CIO doesn't). Time Code Start: 77:27. Keywords: leaders, labor, unions, American Federation of Labor, Congress of Industrial Organizations, Presidential elections, campaigns. Network: NBC.

      34. Chancellor/Stern: Maurice Stans on Government Accounting Office, GOP (Republican) funds report. Time Code Start: 81:49. Keywords: Republicans, Republican Party, budgets, accounts, cabinet, advisors, speeches. Network: NBC.

      35. Brokow: McGovern on Government Accounting Office report. Time Code Start: 84:00. Keywords: Presidential elections, campaigns, campaigning, candidates. Network: NBC.

      36. Chancellor/Herrington: Economics, meat prices down. Time Code Start: 85:37. Keywords: food, meats, animal products, markets, retail stores, prices, costs, increases, shortages, economy, economics, budgets, finances, recession, inflation, money, wages, costs. Network: NBC.

      37. Cronkite/Rather: Draft to end (Secretary of Defense Laird speaks, President Nixon, Kissinger). Time Code Start: 87:50. Keywords: military, cabinet, advisors, conscription, laws, Vietnam War, ending, speeches, statements, draft reform, draft evasion. Network: CBS.

      38. Cronkite/Morton/Schorr: The reports on campaign contributions (McGovern and Maurice Stans). Time Code Start: 90:00. Keywords: Presidential elections, campaigns, campaigning, candidates, gifts, donations, money, funding, fundraising, finances, cabinet, advisors, interviews. Network: CBS.
    • WHCA-5729
      Weekly News Summary, Tape II.
      ALL NETWORKS
      Runtime: 01:36:09

      1. Cronkite/Schieffer: Vietnam, troop withdrawls. Time Code Start: 00:00. Keywords: Vietnam War. Network: CBS.

      2. Cronkite/Sevareid: Commentary on Campaign '72. Time Code Start: 02:54. Keywords: Presidential elections, campaigns, campaigning, candidates, primaries. Network: CBS.

Context (External Sources)