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December 10, 1973

Introduction

This almanac page for Monday, December 10, 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.

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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.

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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.

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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. XXV, Arab-Israeli Crisis and War, 1973

Arab-Israeli Crisis and War, 1973

Vol. XXXI, Foreign Economic Policy, 1973-1976

Negotiating the New Rules, May 1973-June 1975

Vol. E-15, Part 2, Documents on Western Europe, 1973-1976, Second, Revised Edition

Western Europe Regional, 1973-1976

  • 41. Memorandum From the President’s Deputy Assistant for National Security Affairs (Scowcroft) to President Nixon, Washington, December 10, 1973

    Summary: Scowcroft relayed a report from Kissinger on his first day in Brussels, where he was attending a NATO Ministerial meeting.

    Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Kissinger Office Files, Box 43, HAK Trip Files, HAK Trip—Europe & Mid East, Dec 8–22, 1973, State Cables, Memos & Misc (TS/SENS, Eyes Only, Codeword 2 of 2). Top Secret; Sensitive. A stamped notation on the memorandum indicates the President saw it.

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-E1934 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

  • Frame(s): WHPO-E1934-04-07, President Nixon seated at his Oval Office desk during a meeting with HEW Secretary Caspar Weinberger, Kenneth Cole and James Cavanaugh. 12/10/1973, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, Caspar W. Weinberger, Secretary of HEW. Kenneth R. Cole, Jr., Executive Director of the Domestic Council. James H. Cavanaugh, Associate Director of the Domestic Council.

Roll WHPO-E1939 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

  • Frame(s): WHPO-E1939-03A-08A, President Nixon meeting in the Oval Office with American Veterans National Commander Berge Avadanian. (AMVETS). 12/10/1973, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, Berge Avadanian, Powell A. Moore, Staff Assistant.

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.

B - Vice-Presidential (Agnew and Ford)

  • WHCA-SR-B-256
    Gerald Ford appearance on the NBC "Today" Show-NBC Studios. (12/10/1973)

    Runtime: 22:00

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

P - Formal Presidential Remarks

  • WHCA-SR-P-731210
    Photo opportunity with CW. (12/10/1973)

    Runtime: 1:08

    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-406
    Press briefing by Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare Caspar Weinberger. (12/10/1973, White House Press Lobby)

    Runtime: 41:00:00

    Keywords: Press conferences, news conferences, interviews, media

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

    Original Format: 1/4-inch reel-to-reel audiotape. Original source type: Original.
  • WHCA-SR-S-407
    Press briefing by Gerald Warren. (12/10/1973, White House Press Lobby)

    Runtime: 32:10:00

    Keywords: Press conferences, news conferences, interviews, media

    Production credits: Audio feed supplied by WHCA; Recorded by __ (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-6697
    "Today" Show. interview segments with Vice President Gerald Ford Agronsky: Rep. Hogan.
    ABC, Eastern Educational Network
    Runtime: 00:29:00
  • WHCA-6703
    Weekly News Summary, Tape I.
    ALL NETWORKS
    Runtime: 01:33:10

    1. Smith/Geer: Price control on cars is lifted. Time Code Start: 00:00. Keywords: government, organizations, autos, cars, trucks, manufacturing, sales, costs, pricing, money, charges. Network: ABC.

    2. Smith/Clark: President Nixon's finances and taxes. Time Code Start: 02:12. Keywords: Presidents, Internal Revenue Service, taxes, taxation, revenue, audits, investigations, state taxes. Network: ABC.

    3. Jarriel: White House scandals and operational candor. Time Code Start: 04:31. Keywords: Watergate, Senate committee hearings, investigations, testimony, testify, cover-ups, break-in, burglary, theft, plumbers, scandals, impeachment, resignations. Network: ABC.

    4. Smith/Schoumacher: President Nixon's rental home in California. Time Code Start: 06:00. Keywords: Presidents, residences, homes, leases. Network: ABC.

    5. Smith/Schoumacher: Watergate case Special Prosecutor Jaworski and more White House tapes turned over to special prosecutor. Time Code Start: 07:54. Keywords: law officials, attorneys, lawyers, bugging, bugs, wiretapping, wire taps, surveillance, spying, recordings, Watergate, Senate committee hearings, investigations, testimony, testify, cover-ups, scandals. Network: ABC.

    6. Smith/Stauford: National Health Insurance. Time Code Start: 10:10. Keywords: health care, health insurance, insurance, benefits, medicine, medical care, hospitals, costs, financial aid, debates. Network: ABC.

    7. Smith: Commentary on political finances and activities. Time Code Start: 13:07. Keywords: political activities, costs, budgets, expenditures,. Network: ABC.

    8. Chancellor/Levine: Phase IV into effect with small car prices. Time Code Start: 14:48. Keywords: wage and price controls, freezes, prices, costs, increases, decreases, economy, economics, budgets, finances, recession, inflation, money, automobiles, autos, vehicles. Network: NBC.

    9. Chancellor: Howard Hughs could be behind the break in at Watergate. Time Code Start: 16:57. Keywords: Watergate, Senate committee hearings, investigations, testimony, testify, cover-ups, break-in, burglary, theft, plumbers, scandals, impeachment, resignations. Network: NBC.

    10. Chancellor/Duke/Brokaw: The Senate receives President Nixon's tax returns. Time Code Start: 17:37. Keywords: Presidents, Internal Revenue Service, taxes, taxation, revenue, audits, investigations, state taxes. Network: NBC.

    11. Chancellor/Stern: Watergate case Special Prosecutor Jaworski receives some White House tapes from Judge Sirica (Watergate). Time Code Start: 20:20. Keywords: law officials, attorneys, lawyers, bugging, bugs, wiretapping, wire taps, surveillance, spying, recordings, Watergate, Senate committee hearings, investigations, testimony, testify, cover-ups, scandals. Network: NBC.

    12. Chancellor: Secretary of State Kissinger talks to NATO (N.A.T.O.) allies. Time Code Start: 22:04. Keywords: N.A.T.O., North Atlantic Treaty Organization, Europe, military, cabinet, advisors, war, defence, defense. Network: NBC.

    13. Cronkite/Benton: Cost of Living Council ok's price increase on small cars. Time Code Start: 25:47. Keywords: government, organizations, autos, cars, trucks, manufacturing, sales, costs, pricing, money, charges. Network: CBS.

    14. Cronkite/Threlkeld: The oil shortage may not be as bad as the government thinks with Love (film). Time Code Start: 27:36. Keywords: energy, petroleum, drilling, oil supply, oil supplies, imports, shortages, sales, costs, increases. Network: CBS.

    15. Cronkite/Schorr: Maybe the break-in at Watergate was for Hughs. Time Code Start: 30:39. Keywords: Watergate, Senate committee hearings, investigations, testimony, testify, cover-ups, break-in, burglary, theft, plumbers, scandals, impeachment, resignations. Network: CBS.

    16. Cronkite/Graham: Watergate case Special Prosecutor Jaworski receives White House tapes from Judge Sirica (Watergate). Time Code Start: 32:27. Keywords: law officials, attorneys, lawyers, bugging, bugs, wiretapping, wire taps, surveillance, spying, recordings, Watergate, Senate committee hearings, investigations, testimony, testify, cover-ups, scandals. Network: CBS.

    17. Cronkite/Kalb: Secretary of State Kissinger at NATO (N.A.T.O.) meeting. Time Code Start: 34:23. Keywords: N.A.T.O., North Atlantic Treaty Organization, Europe, military, cabinet, advisors, war, defence, defense, meetings. Network: CBS.

    18. Cronkite/Rather: President Nixon wants to set up a new health Insurance plan. Time Code Start: 36:38. Keywords: Presidents, health care, health insurance, insurance, benefits, medicine, medical care, hospitals, costs, financial aid, debates. Network: CBS.

    19. Cronkite: Senate receives President Nixon's tax returns. Time Code Start: 39:16. Keywords: Presidents, Internal Revenue Service, taxes, taxation, revenue, audits, investigations, state taxes. Network: CBS.

    20. Sevareid: commentary on President Nixon's tax returns. Time Code Start: 40:07. Keywords: Presidents, Internal Revenue Service, taxes, taxation, revenue, audits, investigations, state taxes. Network: CBS.

Context (External Sources)

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