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August 6, 1973

Introduction

This almanac page for Monday, August 6, 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.

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. X, Vietnam, January 1973-July 1975

    Congressional Restrictions, General Warfare, June 19, 1973-February 25, 1975

    Vol. XVIII, China, 1973-1976

    Political Turmoil in the United States, June 1973-September 1974

    • 46. Memorandum of Conversation, Washington, August 6, 1973, noon

      Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 523, Country Files, Far East, China, Vol. XI, Aug 1972–Oct 24, 1973. Secret; Sensitive. The meeting took place at the White House. All brackets are in the original. On August 18, Scowcroft approved this memorandum of conversation.(Memorandum from Froebe to Kissinger, August 18; ibid.) In response to a Department of State request for a copy, Kissinger wrote, “Don’t send anything.” (Note from Scowcroft to Kissinger, undated; ibid.)

    Vol. XXII, Panama, 1973-1976

    Panama, 1973-1976

    • 16. Letter From Secretary of State Rogers to Panamanian Foreign Minister Tack, Washington, August 6, 1973

      Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Files 1970–73, POL 33–3 PAN. No classification marking. Drafted by Shlaudeman and Bell. The letter was transmitted in telegram 156307 to Panama City, August 8. (National Archives, RG 59, Central Foreign Policy File, P840114–1802) In telegram 4206 from Panama City, August 8, the Embassy reported that Tack had received the letter. (National Archives, RG 59, Central Foreign Policy File, P840114–1805)

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

    International Information Policy, Public Diplomacy, and Cultural Affairs

    • 90. Memorandum From the President’s Assistant for National Security Affairs (Kissinger) to President Nixon, Washington, August 6, 1973

      Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 295, Agency Files, USIA, Vol. IV, 1972 [1 of 2]. Administratively Confidential. Sent for information. Although no drafting information appears on the memorandum, Sonnenfeldt forwarded it to Kissinger on July 31 with the recommendation that he sign it. (Ibid.) A stamped notation at the top of the page reads: “The President Has Seen,” and an attached correspondence profile indicates that Nixon noted it on August 8. He wrote a note on the memorandum addressed to Keogh: “Thanks. Excellent report.”

  • 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-E1331 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-E1331-, President Nixon greets Brigadier General Richard L. Lawson. 8/6/1973, Washington D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, Richard Lawson.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-E1331-05, President Nixon greets Brigadier General Richard L. Lawson. 8/6/1973, Washington D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, Richard Lawson.

    Roll WHPO-E1332 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-E1332-02-27, President Nixon signs LEAA (Law Enforcement) authorization bill. 8/6/1973, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-E1332-16A, President Nixon signs LEAA (Law Enforcement) authorization bill. 8/6/1973, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, Elliot Richardson, Clarence Kelley, Peter W. Rodino, Edward Hutchinson, probably Richard Velde, possibly Robert Blakey, Donald Santarelli, unidentified guest.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-E1332-17A, President Nixon talking to members of the press at the signing of the LEAA (Law Enforcement) authorization bill. 8/6/1973, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-E1332-29, President Nixon with Mr. C.R. Lane and Anne Armstrong. 8/6/1973, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, C.R. Lane, Anne Armstrong.

    Roll WHPO-E1334 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-E1334-01-04, President Nixon and Mrs. Anne Armstrong. 8/6/1973, Washington D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, Anne Armstrong.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-E1334-03, President Nixon leaning on his desk during a meeting with Mrs. Anne Armstrong. 8/6/1973, Washington D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, Anne Armstrong.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-E1334-04, President Nixon leaning on his desk during a meeting with Mrs. Anne Armstrong. 8/6/1973, Washington D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, Anne Armstrong.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-E1334-05-08, President Nixon with General Dick Lawson and General Brent Scowcroft. 8/6/1973, Washington D.C. White House, Oval Office.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-E1334-06, President Nixon shaking hands with Brigadier General Richard L. Lawson. 8/6/1973, Washington D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, Richard Lawson.

    Roll WHPO-E1430 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-E1430-, Md Representative Robert Bauman and family. 8/6/1973, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. Robert Bauman and family.

  • 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-730801
      Remarks by President Nixon to summer interns. (8/6/1973)

      Runtime: 8:40

      Original Format: 1/4-inch reel-to-reel audiotape. Original source type: Original.
    • WHCA-SR-P-730802
      Remarks by President Nixon in signing the Crime Prevention Bill. (8/6/1973)

      Runtime: 2:07

      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-244
      Remarks to summer interns by Anne Armstrong. (8/6/1973, Roosevelt Room)

      Runtime: 40:00:00

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

      Original Format: 1/4-inch reel-to-reel audiotape. Original source type: Original.
    • WHCA-SR-S-245
      Press pool report on the signing of the Crime Prevention Bill. (8/6/1973, White House Press Lobby)

      Runtime: 3:50

      Keywords: Press conferences, news conferences, interviews, media

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

      Original Format: 1/4-inch reel-to-reel audiotape. Original source type: Original.
    • WHCA-SR-S-246
      Press briefing by Gerald Warren. (8/6/1973, White House Press Lobby)

      Runtime: 54:00:00

      Keywords: Press conferences, news conferences, interviews, media

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

      Original Format: 1/4-inch reel-to-reel audiotape. Original source type: Original.
    • WHCA-SR-S-247
      Briefing of summer interns by Gerald Warren. (8/6/1973, 459 EOB)

      Runtime: 50:00:00

      Keywords: Briefings, private briefings

      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-6482
      Weekly News Summary, Tape I.
      ALL NETWORKS
      Runtime: 01:28:28

      25. Reasoner: Accidental bombing in Cambodia [Vietnam]. Time Code Start: 72:30. Keywords: Cambodia, Vietnam War, bombings. Network: ABC.

      26. Smith/Geer: Costs of presidential vacation retreats. Time Code Start: 75:37. Keywords: Presidents, vacations, travel, trips, expenses, costs. Network: ABC.

      27. Smith/Donaldson: Watergate testimony of L. Patrick Gray. Time Code Start: 78:20. Keywords: Watergate, Senate committee hearings, investigations, testimony, testify, cover-ups, break-in, burglary, theft, plumbers, scandals. Network: ABC.

      28. Sherwood: Concern of American Bar Association (ABA). Time Code Start: 84:36. Keywords: law officials, lawyers, attorneys, organizations, regulations. Network: ABC.

      29. Smith: Commentary on beef shortages. Time Code Start: 86:00. Keywords: food, animal products, meat, sales, costs, prices, supply, shortages, freezes. Network: ABC.
    • WHCA-6483
      Weekly News Summary, Tape II.
      ALL NETWORKS
      Runtime: 1:30

      1. Chancellor/Cochran: B-52 accidently bombs military base with Friedheim; court battle for early bombing halt [Vietnam]. Time Code Start: 00:00. Keywords: Vietnam War, aircraft, bombings, Armed Forces, military, air bases, airfields, airports, mistakes. Network: NBC.

      2. Chancellor/Troute: Another accidental bombing in Cambodia [Vietnam]. Time Code Start: 02:44. Keywords: Cambodia, Vietnam War, bombings. Network: NBC.

      3. Chancellor: Watergate testimony with L. Patrick Gray and Senator Ervin. Time Code Start: 04:22. Keywords: Watergate, Senate committee hearings, investigations, testimony, testify, cover-ups, break-in, burglary, theft, plumbers, scandals. Network: NBC.

      4. Chancellor/Nessen: A final figure on the security cost of President Nixon's home. Time Code Start: 07:40. Keywords: Presidents, funding, finances, budgets, costs, civil defense, counterintelligence services, secret police, anti-terrorism. Network: NBC.

      5. Chancellor/Hagar: More on the beef freeze. Time Code Start: 10:38. Keywords: food, animal products, meat, sales, costs, prices, supply, shortages, freezes. Network: NBC.

      6. Levine: Why the White House is sticking to it's story on the beef freeze. Time Code Start: 13:09. Keywords: food, animal products, meat, sales, costs, prices, supply, shortages, freezes. Network: NBC.

      7. Mudd/Rather: How much money has been spent on President Nixon's home. Time Code Start: 14:10. Keywords: Presidents,. Network: CBS.

      8. Mudd: Some more miscellaneous expenses for President Nixon's homes with [cut off]. Time Code Start: 16:42. Keywords: Presidents,. Network: CBS.

      9. Mudd/Schieffer: Accidental bombing in Cambodia; what may be in the bombing between now and August 15 [Vietnam]. Time Code Start: 18:25. Keywords: Cambodia, Vietnam War, bombings. Network: CBS.

      10. Mudd/Kalb: Military involvement in Cambodia [Vietnam]. Time Code Start: 20:10. Keywords: Cambodia, Vietnam War, Vietnam War, Armed Forces, Air Force, Army, Navy, Marines, Coast Guard, National Guard, troops. Network: CBS.

      11. Mudd/Schorr: Watergate testimony with L. Patrick Gray. Time Code Start: 23:22. Keywords: Watergate, Senate committee hearings, investigations, testimony, testify, cover-ups, break-in, burglary, theft, plumbers, scandals. Network: CBS.

      12. Mudd/Bahr: The Gainesville Eight trial. Time Code Start: 28:53. Keywords: Presidential elections, conventions, veterans, trials, conspiracy, conspiracies, demonstrations, rally, protesters, demonstraters, students, Vietnam War, anti-war. Network: CBS.
    • WHCA-W-256
      Proceedings of the Senate Watergate Committee Hearings. Testimony of L. Patrick Gray John W. Dean III.
      ALL NETWORKS
      Runtime: 01:35:08
    • WHCA-W-257
      Proceedings of the Senate Watergate Committee Hearings. Testimony of L. Patrick Gray
      ALL NETWORKS
      Runtime: 1:30
    • WHCA-W-258
      Proceedings of the Senate Watergate Committee Hearings. Testimony of L. Patrick Gray FTN: William Simon; "MTP": Nelson Rockefeller; "I&A": Senator Henry Jackson..
      CBS, NBC, ABC
      Runtime: 01:35:14
    • WHCA-W-259
      Proceedings of the Senate Watergate Committee Hearings. Testimony of L. Patrick Gray
      Post-Newsweek Stations, Inc.
      Runtime: 01:05:42
    • WHCA-W-260
      Proceedings of the Senate Watergate Committee Hearings. Testimony of L. Patrick Gray
      ALL NETWORKS
      Runtime: 00:33:50

Context (External Sources)