December 18, 1972

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The President's day began at Camp David, Maryland

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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.

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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.

• President's Daily Brief of 18 December 1972

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Vol. IX, Vietnam, October 1972-January 1973

The Christmas Bombings, December 14-29, 1972

• 191. Backchannel Message From the Ambassador to Vietnam (Bunker) to the President’s Assistant for National Security Affairs (Kissinger), Saigon, December 18, 1972, 1115Z

  Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 413, Backchannel Messages, From Amb. Bunker, Saigon, Sept. thru Dec. 1972. Top Secret; Sensitive; Exclusively Eyes Only.

• 192. Message From the Chief of the U.S. Delegation to the Paris Peace Talks (Porter) to the President’s Assistant for National Security Affairs (Kissinger), Paris, December 18, 1972, 1200Z

  Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 859, For the President’s Files (Winston Lord)—China Trip/Vietnam, Sensitive Camp David, Vol. XXIII. Top Secret; Sensitive; Exclusively Eyes Only. Sent via Guay and Haig.

• 193. Transcript of a Telephone Conversation Between the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (Moorer) and the President’s Assistant for National Security Affairs (Kissinger), Washington, December 18, 1972, 11:20 a.m.

  Source: National Archives, RG 218, Records of the Chairman, Moorer Diary, July 1970–July 1974. Top Secret. Kissinger called to be updated on bombing of Hanoi-Haiphong area, which had just begun.

• 194. Message From Richard T. Kennedy of the National Security Council Staff to the President’s Deputy Assistant for National Security Affairs (Haig), Washington, December 18, 1972

  Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 1020, Alexander M. Haig Special File, Gen. Haig’s Vietnam Trip, Tohaig/Haigto & Misc., December 17–22, 1972 [3 of 3]. Top Secret; Sensitive; Exclusively Eyes Only. The original is the copy approved for transmission. The message was sent by wire to Haig, who was in flight to Saigon at the time.

• 195. Summary of Conclusions of a Washington Special Actions Group Meeting, Washington, December 18, 1972, 4:13-5 p.m.

  Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, NSC Institutional Files (H-Files), Box H–117, Washington Special Actions Group, WSAG Minutes (Originals) 7–27–72 to 9–20–73. Top Secret; Sensitive. The meeting took place in the White House Situation Room. The minutes are attached.

Vol. XV, Soviet Union, June 1972-August 1974

Summit Preparations; Jackson-Vanik Amendment; Non-Use of Nuclear Weapons, December 1972-April 1973

• 71. Letter From President Nixon to Soviet General Secretary Brezhnev, Washington, December 18, 1972

  Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 495, President’s Trip Files, Dobrynin/Kissinger, Vol. 14. Top Secret. A handwritten notation at the top of an attached note from Kissinger to Dobrynin reads: “Hand-delivered to the Embassy at 5:40 p.m., 12/18/72.” Kissinger also attached to the letter a copy of a message delivered to the North Vietnamese in Paris the same morning. The message reiterated the importance of a speedy peace agreement.

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

Western Europe Region and NATO

• 87. Response to National Security Study Memorandum 164, Washington, December 18, 1972

  Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, NSC Institutional Files (H-Files), Box H–194, National Security Study Memoranda, NSSM 164. Secret. Prepared in the Department of State. The response paper is over 50 pages long. NSSM 164 is Document 84.

Vol. E-7, Documents on South Asia, 1969-1972

Afghanistan, 1969-1972

• 372. Action Memorandum From the Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern and South Asian Affairs (Sisco) to Secretary of State Rogers, Washington, December 18, 1972

  Sisco noted that Prime Minister Shafiq had promised “effective measures” to stop the illegal drug traffic in Afghanistan, and he credited the Embassy in Kabul with Shafiq’s public recognition of the importance of the narcotics problem.
  
  Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Files 1970–73, SOC 11–5 AFG. Limited Official Use. Drafted on December 15 by Flaten (NEA/PAB), cleared by Laingen, Davies, Seymour H. Glazer (NEA/RA), and by Harvey R. Wellman, Special Assistant to the Secretary for Narcotics Matters. Rogers wrote “no” in the margin next to the recommendation. The draft telegram to Neumann was attached but not published.

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

• 170. Backchannel Message From the President’s Assistant for National Security Affairs (Kissinger) to William Hood, Washington, December 18, 1972, 2240Z, Washington, December 18, 1972, 2240Z

  Kissinger instructed Hood to inform the Chinese that the United States “remains prepared to sign an agreement on Vietnam which would meet the aspirations of the world’s peoples.” The Message transmitted the text of a note to the North Vietnamese.
  
  Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 850, President’s File-China Trip, China Exchanges, Oct 24, 1972-Dec 31, 1972. Top Secret; Sensitive.

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.

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Camp David Study Desk

• 184-1; Unknown between 10:25 a.m. & 10:45 a.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Camp David Operator
• 184-2; 10:45 a.m. - 10:46 a.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Acker, Marjorie P.
• 184-3; Unknown between 10:46 a.m. & 10:48 a.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Camp David Operator
• 184-4; Unknown between 10:46 a.m. & 10:48 a.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Acker, Marjorie P.
• 184-5; Unknown between 10:46 a.m. & 10:48 a.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Camp David Operator
• 184-6; 10:48 a.m. - 11:11 a.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Ziegler, Ronald L.
• 184-7; Unknown between 11:11 a.m. & 11:14 a.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Camp David Operator
• 184-8; 11:14 a.m. - 11:24 a.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Haldeman, H. R. ("Bob")
• 184-9; Unknown between 11:24 a.m. & 11:25 a.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Camp David Operator
• 184-10; 11:25 a.m. - 11:35 a.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Kissinger, Henry A.
• 184-11; Unknown between 11:35 a.m. & 12:28 p.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Camp David Operator
• 184-12; 12:28 p.m. - 12:30 p.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Kissinger, Henry A.

Old Executive Office Building

• 381-11; Unknown between 1:14 p.m. & 1:15 p.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Sanchez, Manolo; White House operator
• 381-12; 1:15 p.m. - 1:16 p.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Ziegler, Ronald L.
• 381-13; 1:17 p.m. - 1:18 p.m.; Kissinger, Henry A.; Nixon, Richard M. (President)
• 381-14; Unknown between 1:18 p.m. & 1:20 p.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Sanchez, Manolo
• 381-15; 1:20 p.m. - 1:40 p.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Ziegler, Ronald L.; Hoopes, David C.
• 381-16; 1:43 p.m. - 1:43 p.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Haldeman, H. R. ("Bob")
• 381-17; 1:43 p.m. - 2:05 p.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Haldeman, H. R. ("Bob"); Bull, Stephen B.
• 381-18; 2:06 p.m. - 2:35 p.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Kleindienst, Richard G.; Ehrlichman, John D.; Sanchez, Manolo
• 381-19; Unknown between 2:35 p.m. & 2:43 p.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Ehrlichman, John D.; [Unknown person(s)]
• 381-20; Unknown between 2:43 p.m. & 2:45 p.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); [Unknown person(s)]
• 381-21; 2:45 p.m. - 5:50 p.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Colson, Charles W.; Acker, Marjorie P.; Kissinger, Henry A.; Haldeman, H. R. ("Bob"); Ehrlichman, John D.; Sanchez, Manolo
• 392-1; Unknown between 4:13 p.m. & 5:50 p.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Haldeman, H. R. ("Bob"); Ehrlichman, John D.; Bull, Stephen B.; [Unknown person(s)]; Kissinger, Henry A.
• 392-2; 5:50 p.m. - 5:50 p.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); [Unknown person(s)]

White House Telephone

• 34-126; Unknown between 1:14 p.m. & 1:15 p.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); White House operator
• 34-127; 1:15 p.m. - 1:16 p.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Ziegler, Ronald L.
• 34-128; 1:17 p.m. - 1:18 p.m.; Kissinger, Henry A.; Nixon, Richard M. (President)
• 34-129; Unknown between 1:18 p.m. & 2:45 p.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); White House operator

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-D1124 Photographer: unknown | Color or B&W: Color

• Frame(s): WHPO-D1124-01-02, 1972 White House Christmas card - An illustration of John Singer Sargent's portrait painting of President Theodore Roosevelt. 12/18/1972, Washington, D.C. unknown.

Roll WHPO-D1125 Photographer: unknown | Color or B&W: B&W

• Frame(s): WHPO-D1125-01-02, 1972 White House Christmas card - features illustration of John Singer Sargent's portrait painting of President Theodore Roosevelt. 12/18/1972, Washington, D.C. unknown.

Roll WHPO-D1126 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: Color

• Frame(s): WHPO-D1126-02-33, A formal close up portrait study of John Ehrlichman. 12/18/1972, Washington, D.C. unknown. John Ehrlichman.
• Frame(s): WHPO-D1126-15, A formal close up portrait study of John Ehrlichman smiling. 12/18/1972, Washington, D.C. unknown. John Ehrlichman.
• Frame(s): WHPO-D1126-33, A formal close up portrait study of John Ehrlichman smiling. 12/18/1972, Washington, D.C. unknown. John Ehrlichman.

Roll WHPO-D1127 Photographer: Schumacher, Karl | Color or B&W: B&W

• Frame(s): WHPO-D1127-03-30, A close up portrait study of John Ehrlichman. 12/18/1972, Washington, D.C. unknown. John Ehrlichman.
• Frame(s): WHPO-D1127-14, Portrait study of John Ehrlichman smiling. 12/18/1972, Washington, D.C. unknown. John Ehrlichman.

Roll WHPO-D1128 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: Color

• Frame(s): WHPO-D1128-01, Formal portrait of H.R. Haldeman sitting, with his arms folder on a tabletop. 12/18/1972, Washington, D.C. unknown. Haldeman.

Roll WHPO-D1129 Photographer: Schumacher, Karl | Color or B&W: Color

• Frame(s): WHPO-D1129-02A-19A, Closeup portrait of unidentified male staff member. 12/18/1972, Washington, D.C. unknown. unidentified man.
• Frame(s): WHPO-D1129-20A-24A, Closeup portrait of unidentified male staff member. 12/18/1972, Washington, D.C. unknown. unidentified man.
• Frame(s): WHPO-D1129-25A-29A, Closeup portrait of unidentified male staff member. 12/18/1972, Washington, D.C. unknown. unidentified man.

Roll WHPO-D1130 Photographer: Kightlinger, Jack | Color or B&W: Color

• Frame(s): WHPO-D1130-02-06, Fred Waring and his Pennsylvanians choir performing. 12/18/1972, Washington, D.C. East Room, Grand Hallway, White House, Library. Fred Waring, Pennsylvanians chorus.
• Frame(s): WHPO-D1130-07-20, Children enjoying the Diplomatic Children's Christmas Party. 12/18/1972, Washington, D.C. East Room, Grand Hallway, White House, Library. children, adults, Santa Claus.
• Frame(s): WHPO-D1130-13, Mirror, chandelier and Christmas decorations in White House room. 12/18/1972, Washington, D.C. East Room, Grand Hallway, White House, Library. children, adults.
• Frame(s): WHPO-D1130-14-17, Santa Claus sitting at a desk in the library. 12/18/1972, Washington, D.C. East Room, Grand Hallway, White House, Library. Santa Claus.
• Frame(s): WHPO-D1130-21-22, Marine Band performing for the Diplomatic Children's Christmas Party. 12/18/1972, Washington, D.C. East Room, Grand Hallway, White House, Library. children, Marine Band members.

Roll WHPO-D1131 Photographer: Kightlinger, Jack | Color or B&W: Color

• Frame(s): WHPO-D1131-06, 07, 34-36, Clowns and Pat Nixon attending the Diplomatic Children's Christmas Party. 12/18/1972, Washington, D.C. Grand Hallway, White House, East Room. Pat Nixon, Clowns.
• Frame(s): WHPO-D1131-08-12, Children attending the Diplomatic Children's Christmas Party. 12/18/1972, Washington, D.C. Grand Hallway, White House, East Room. clowns, unidentified men and women, children.
• Frame(s): WHPO-D1131-13-15, Pat Nixon with unidentified people at the Diplomatic Children's Christmas Party. 12/18/1972, Washington, D.C. Grand Hallway, White House, East Room. Pat Nixon, unidentified men and women.
• Frame(s): WHPO-D1131-16-20, Pat Nixon attending the Diplomatic Children's Christmas Party. 12/18/1972, Washington, D.C. Grand Hallway, White House, East Room. Pat Nixon, clowns, unidentified men and women, children.
• Frame(s): WHPO-D1131-21, Female entertainer at Diplomatic Children's Christmas Party. 12/18/1972, Washington, D.C. Grand Hallway, White House, East Room. unidentified woman, children.
• Frame(s): WHPO-D1131-22-29, Pat Nixon, Santa Claus and life-size puppet entertainers of the New Zoo Revue television show perform on stage at the Diplomatic Children's Christmas Party. 12/18/1972, Washington, D.C. Grand Hallway, White House, East Room. Pat Nixon, New Zoo Revue, Henrietta Hippo, Freddie Frog, life-sized puppet characters, unidentified men and women, children.

Roll WHPO-D1132 Photographer: Kightlinger, Jack | Color or B&W: Color

• Frame(s): WHPO-D1132-03-04, Christmas pillar decorations in hallway. 12/18/1972, Washington, D.C. White House Hallway, dining room, red room, Christmas tree.
• Frame(s): WHPO-D1132-03-13, Christmas pillar and door tree decorations. 12/18/1972, Washington, D.C. White House Hallway, dining room, red room, Christmas tree.
• Frame(s): WHPO-D1132-07-08, Unidentified female staff member with Santa Claus. 12/18/1972, Washington, D.C. White House Hallway, dining room, red room, Christmas tree. unidentified household staff, Santa Claus.
• Frame(s): WHPO-D1132-09-10, Unidentified White House Chef with Santa Claus. 12/18/1972, Washington, D.C. White House Hallway, dining room, red room, Christmas tree. unidentified household staff chef, Santa Claus.
• Frame(s): WHPO-D1132-11-12, Santa Claus pointing to White House Christmas tree. 12/18/1972, Washington, D.C. White House Hallway, dining room, red room, Christmas tree. unidentified household staff chef, Santa Claus.

Roll WHPO-D1133 Photographer: Royer | Color or B&W: B&W

• Frame(s): WHPO-D1133-07-21, Robert Finch and an unidentified staff member. 12/18/1972, Washington, D.C. White House Lawn. Robert Finch, unidentified staff member.
• Frame(s): WHPO-D1133-22-26, Robert Finch and staff group portrait. 12/18/1972, Washington, D.C. White House Lawn. Robert Finch, unidentified staff members.

Roll WHPO-D1141 Photographer: Kightlinger, Jack | Color or B&W: Color

• Frame(s): WHPO-D1141-03-08, Santa Claus seated at a desk and standing. 12/18/1972, Washington, D.C. White House, Library. Santa Claus.

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.

C - First Lady

• WHCA-SR-C-139
  Remarks by Pat Nixon at the diplomatic children's Christmas party. (12/18/1972, East Room, The White House)
  
  Runtime: 1:10
  
  Production credits: Audio feed supplied by WHCA; Recorded by RHD (initials of WHCA engineer)
  
  Original Format: 1/4-inch reel-to-reel audiotape. Original source type: Original.
• WHCA-SR-C-172
  Remarks by Pat Nixon on welcoming the New Zoo Revue to the diplomatic children's Christmas party. (12/18/1972, The White House?)
  
  Runtime: 1:10
  
  Production credits: Audio feed supplied by WHCA; Recorded by RHD (initials of WHCA engineer)
  
  Original Format: 1/4-inch reel-to-reel audiotape. Original source type: Original.

L - White House Press Office Briefings

• WHCA-SR-L-092
  Press briefing by Ronald Ziegler. (12/18/1972, White House Press Lobby)
  
  Runtime: 12:48
  
  Keywords: Press conferences, news conferences, interviews, media, press secretary
  
  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-5954
  Weekly News Summary, Tape I.
  ALL NETWORKS
  Runtime: 01:35:07
  
  13. Reasoner/Jarriel: Bombing resumes in North Vietnam, Paris peace talks called off. Time Code Start: 31:38. Keywords: Paris Peace Talks, Vietnam War, treaty, treaties, negotiations, endings, military, aircraft, bombings. Network: ABC.
  
  14. Reasoner/Marney: Electoral college meets today; balloting in Springfield and Massachusetts. Time Code Start: 34:05. Keywords: Presidential elections, campaigns, campaigning, candidates, voting, results, delegates, conventions, reforms. Network: ABC.
  
  15. Reasoner/Shoumacher: McGovern rebuilding in South Dakota. Time Code Start: 37:38. Keywords: Presidential elections, campaigns, campaigning, candidates. Network: ABC.
  
  16. Reasoner/Koppel: Washington Post reporters denied access to White House functions; White House declares local stations are accountable for program material. Time Code Start: 40:55. Keywords: newspapers, editorials, stories, accusations, reports, Watergate, burglary, investigations, White House, administration, officials, staff. Network: ABC.
  
  17. Reasoner: Commentary on Vietnam negotiations and Kissinger credibility. Time Code Start: 44:08. Keywords: Vietnam War. Network: ABC.
  
  18. Chancellor/Cochran/Valeriani: Vietnam; renewed bombing and mining by U.S.. Time Code Start: 46:05. Keywords: Vietnam War, bombs, bombings. Network: NBC.
  
  19. Chancellor/Duke: Senator Symington says Americans were mislead by Peace Talks; General Haig goes to Saigon, Vietnam. Time Code Start: 49:15. Keywords: Paris Peace Talks, Vietnam War, treaty, treaties, negotiations, military, officials, travel, trips. Network: NBC.
  
  20. Chancellor/Brady: American air base in Thailand; Da Lat South Vietnam officer corps. Time Code Start: 51:06. Keywords: Vietnam War, Armed Forces, military, air bases, airfields, airports. Network: NBC.
  
  21. Chancellor: '72 votes will be counted by Vice President Agnew, White House TV spokesman says editorial. Time Code Start: 55:01. Keywords: Vote, voters, voting, Vice Presidents, Presidential elections, campaigns, campaigning, candidates, voting. Network: NBC.
  
  22. Chancellor: Chapin stays at White House. Time Code Start: 58:00. Keywords: Dirty Tricks, political sabotage, trials, Watergate, Senate committee hearings, investigations, testimony, testify, cover-ups, Presidential elections, campaigns. Network: NBC.
  
  23. Cronkite/Schieffer/Kalb: Bombing and mining renewed. Time Code Start: 58:22. Keywords: Vietnam War, bombings. Network: CBS.
  
  24. Cronkite: Whitehead speaks out against TV net practices. Time Code Start: 64:09. Keywords: media, radio, television, the press, network broadcasting corporations, criticisms. Network: CBS.
  
  25. Cronkite: Washington Post is not included in social events; electorial vote now in. Time Code Start: 67:29. Keywords: Presidential elections, campaigns, primaries, candidates, primaries, voting, media, newspapers, the press, journalists. Network: CBS.
  
  26. Cronkite/Sevareid: Pope Paul VI, no peace. Time Code Start: 69:05. Keywords: Paris Peace Talks, Vietnam War, treaty, treaties, negotiations. Network: CBS.

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