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December 8, 1970

Introduction

This almanac page for Tuesday, December 8, 1970, 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.

    Executive Orders

    Acts Approved by the President

    Digest of Other White House Announcements

    Following is a listing of items of general interest which were announced in the press but not made public as formal White House press releases during the period covered by this issue. Appointments requiring Senate approval are not included since they appear in the list of nominations submitted to the Senate, below.

    • King Hussein of Jordan met with the President at the White House. In the evening, His Majesty attended a working dinner hosted by the President at the White House.

    Nominations Submitted to the Senate

    Does not include promotions of members of the Uniformed Services, nominations to the Service Academies, or nominations of Foreign Service Officers.

    • LOUIS PATRICK GRAY, III, of Connecticut, to be an Assistant Attorney General, vice William D. Ruckelshaus.
    • DENNIS R. KNAPP, of West Virginia, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of West Virginia, vice a new position created by Public Law 91-272, approved June 2, 1970.
    • W. WALLACE KENT, of Michigan, to be a United States Circuit Judge for the Sixth Circuit, vice Bert T. Combs, resigned.
    • FRED M. WINNER, of Colorado, to be a United States District Judge for the District of Colorado, vice a new position created by Public Law 91-272, approved June 2, 1970.
    • WILLIAM H. WEBSTER, of Missouri, to be a United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Missouri, vice a new position created by Public Law 91-272, approved June 2, 1970.
    • H. KENNETH WANGELIN, of Missouri, to be a United States District Judge for the Eastern and Western Districts of Missouri, vice Roy W. Harper, retiring.
    • BARRON P. MCCUNE, of Pennsylvania, to be a United States District Judge of the Western District of Pennsylvania, vice a new position created by Public Law 91-272, approved June 2, 1970.
    • RALPH B. GUY, JR., of Michigan, to be United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan for the term of 4 years, vice James H. Brickley, resigned.
    • FREDERICK M. COLEMAN, of Ohio, to be United States Attorney for the Northern District of Ohio for the term of 4 years, vice Robert B. Krupansky, resigned.
    • CLARENCE A. BUTLER, of Maryland, to be United States Marshal for the District of Maryland, for the term of 4 years, vice Prank Udoff.

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    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 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.

    • Transcript of diary entry (PDF)
      Tuesday, December 8.

      The President had a relatively light day. He added a breakfast with Bill Rogers sometime late last night, which resulted in his getting in a little late. The only schedule item this morning was an hour meeting with King Hussein. We added a few quick items after that. He then has a small working dinner with Hussein tonight, and that's it.

      He started out with a strong complaint about the Hussein scheduling, on the basis that it should have been either a dinner or a meeting, but not both. Henry walked in at just about that point, so the President put that to him too. He also made the point that he will not see Dayan alone tomorrow-- or Friday, but will have Rogers and Sisco also sit in. Henry obviously was not pleased with this. He's anxious that we shut up on the Lithuanian defector, since there's nothing for us to gain by talking about it any further. He asked Henry for an answer for his press conference on a question regarding the Tet truce which is being pushed by Senator Jackson and backed by Rogers, much to Henry's chagrin. Henry has indicated that any such thing would be disastrous to us, in that it would permit the enemy to build-up during the truce, which they're already doing, to get ready for a major drive on either Laos or Cambodia. The only way we could possibly set up a truce would be to include the stipulation that they would have to stop infiltration, and they would, of course, be unwilling to do this.

      I reached Connally this morning, having missed him last night, and passed on the President's message together with my own pleasure. I raised the timing question, and Connally said he had no concern about timing, and would be perfectly happy with an early announcement. In fact felt that the sooner the better. I then discussed this with Mitchell, who agreed, as did the President. The President then wanted Mitchell to take on the job right away of informing Kennedy that we now have a real problem with the massive new program we're about to launch, and the need to get Democratic votes to pass it. We'll really need a spokesman for this, to hit Arthur Burns when he lobs one at us from one side, and the Democrats when they lob at us from the other, and to keep pounding on the Hill. He wanted Mitchell to make these points to Kennedy, and set him up for a removal, and then we'd put the whole program into motion on Monday, when the President would see Kennedy and tell him who his successor was going to be. And then see John Tower, explain the whole thing to him, then meet with the leadership, to explain it to them, then go into the press room with Kennedy and Connally. And make the announcement on the basis that Kennedy would stay until the first of February, completing his two-year commitment, and that because of the massive transition Kennedy will spend the interim time teaching Connally the job.

      The biggest problem of all here, of course, is to try to get all this done without getting any--getting any leaks ahead of time, and obviously the thing to do is to move as fast as we can. The only problem is that we've got to get Bush settled before we can move on Connally, and that gets back to the whole parley on the National Chairmanship, because we have to see what MacGregor will do. I had—I talked with Clark, and the whole thought obviously shook him rather substantially. Right after we talked, Mitchell came in and we talked with him for a while too. I think he may do it, but he's obviously not terribly happy about the idea. If Clark does go to the RNC, we'll bring Bush into the White House. If Clark doesn't go, we'll probably have to send Bush to the UN.

      I talked with Rogers, and he wants to meet the first of the week to go over the questions of removal of State Department people, so we've got that at least started. I talked to Bill Carruthers, the TV guy in California, and he's coming in on Thursday to see if we can work out a deal there. Mitchell reneged on the President's request that he notify Kennedy. The President concluded then that we have to put the thing off until Tuesday. He will do Kennedy on Monday, and get it set a day ahead of time, and then move on all the other things Tuesday, in sequence after the leadership meeting.

      The President was interested in some ideas Rogers came up with, mainly regarding the format and approach to Cabinet meetings. These arose from Rogers' view of the British Cabinet, which meets every week for a brief general pep talk and chat type session. The President now wants to try having Cabinet meetings every two weeks not-- at 8:00AM, having them always end at 9:00. Without a planned agenda, where everyone has a chance to talk generally, it's probably a good idea. Another rather complex day, as we try to put all the bits and pieces together but the net result is going to be very constructive and that makes it fun.

      End of the day.
    • Original audio recording (MP3)

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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. IV, Foreign Assistance, International Development, Trade Policies, 1969-1972

    Coordinating Committee on Export Controls, 1969-1972

    Vol. XXIII, Arab-Israeli Dispute, 1969-1972

    • 189. Memorandum of Conversation, Washington, December 8, 1970, 11 a.m.

      Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 616, Country Files, Middle East, Jordan, Vol. VI. Secret; Exdis. Drafted by Brown and approved by Sisco and Kissinger. The meeting took place in the Oval Office from 11:06 to 11:48 a.m. (Ibid., White House Central Files, President’s Daily Diary) The King was in Washington December 8–10. Later in the day on December 8, he met with Laird. A memorandum of conversation is in the Washington National Records Center, OSD Files: FRC 330–76–0067, Box 74, Jordan. He met with Agnew on December 10. A memorandum of conversation is in the National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 616, Country Files, Middle East, Jordan, Vol. VI.

    Vol. XXIV, Middle East Region and Arabian Peninsula, 1969-1972; Jordan, September 1970

    Indian Ocean

    Vol. XXXII, SALT I, 1969-1972

    From Stalemate to Breakthrough, August 24, 1970-May 20, 1971

    • 117. Minutes of a Verification Panel Meeting, Washington, December 8, 1970, 3:05-4:05 p.m.

      Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, NSC Institutional (H-Files), Box H–107, Verification Panel Minutes Originals 1969–3/8/72. Top Secret. The meeting was held in the White House Situation Room.

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

    India and Pakistan: Pre-Crisis, January 1969-February 1971

  • 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-5225 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-5225-02A-04A, King Hussein's limousine arriving at White House under the Truman balcony entrance, The Pershings Own buglers standing along the balcony above. 12/8/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, exterior.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-5225-05A-16A, President Nixon meeting with King Hussein of Jordan, along with Ambassador of Jordan to Great Britain Zaid Rifai, Asst. Secretary Joseph Sisco, Ambassador of Jordan Abdul Hamid Sharaf, Ambassador Lewis D. Brown, and Henry Kissinger. 12/8/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, Zaid Rifai, Joseph Sisco, King Hussein, Abdul Hamid Sharaf, Lewis D. Brown, Henry Kissinger.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-5225-08A, President Nixon seated informally during an Oval Office meeting with King Hussein of Jordan and other officials (unseen in photo). 12/8/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, King Hussein.

    Roll WHPO-5226 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-5226-02A, King Hussein's limousine arriving at White House under the Truman balcony entrance. 12/8/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, exterior.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-5226-03A-11A, President Nixon seated informally during an Oval Office meeting with King Hussein of Jordan and other officials (unseen in photo). 12/8/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, Zaid Rifai, Joseph Sisco, King Hussein, Abdul Hamid Sharaf, Lewis D. Brown, Henry Kissinger.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-5226-06A, President Nixon seated informally during an Oval Office meeting with King Hussein of Jordan. 12/8/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, King Hussein.

    Roll WHPO-5227 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-5227-02-13, President Nixon seated in the Oval Office during a meeting with King Hussein of Jordan. 12/8/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, King Hussein.

    Roll WHPO-5228 Photographer: Schumacher, Karl | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-5228-02-07, Ronald Ziegler, Scott and Gerald Ford addressing unseen group from microphones at a podium. 12/8/1970, Washington, D.C. White House. Ron Ziegler, Hugh Scott, Gerald Ford.

    Roll WHPO-5229 Photographer: Schumacher, Karl | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-5229-01A-03A, President Nixon meeting with Roy Wilkins. 12/8/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, Roy Wilkins, unidentified males.

    Roll WHPO-5230 Photographer: Hartmann | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-5230-01-02, Copy of a photograph of a Thomas Jefferson portrait painting from White House Collection. 12/8/1970, Washington, D.C. White House.

    Roll WHPO-5231 Photographer: Hartmann | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-5231-01-02, Copy of a photograph of a Thomas Jefferson portrait painting from White House Collection. 12/8/1970, Washington, D.C. White House. none.

    Roll WHPO-5232 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-5232-02A-32A, President Nixon meeting with Steve Hess and Jerry Rosow regarding the Conference on Children and Youth. 12/8/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, Steve Hess, Jerry Rosow.

    Roll WHPO-5233 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-5233-01A-11A, Pat Nixon sitting with Penny Adams. 12/8/1970, Washington, D.C. White House. Pat Nixon, Penny Adams.

    Roll WHPO-5234 Photographer: unknown | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-5234-04A-12A, President Nixon and Special Assistant Robert J. Brown with a group of people holding a large sized American flag made by the Watts Manufacturing Company. 12/8/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, Robert J. Brown, Donald E. Johnson (Administrator, Veterans Admin). George L. Holland, (Director, Investigation and Security Service, Veterans Administration). Leon Woods (President, Watts Manufacturing Co.), Mrs. Leon Woods and son, Jon Woods, Leonard Cole (Director of Business Development, SBA), Marshall Parker ( Assistant Administrator, SBA), Louis Allen ( President, Chase Capital Corp).
    • Frame(s): WHPO-5234-06A, President Nixon and Special Assistant Robert J. Brown with a group of people holding a large sized American flag made by the Watts Manufacturing Company. 12/8/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, Robert J. Brown, Donald E. Johnson (Administrator, Veterans Admin). George L. Holland, (Director, Investigation and Security Service, Veterans Administration). Leon Woods (President, Watts Manufacturing Co.), Mrs. Leon Woods and son, Jon Woods, Leonard Cole (Director of Business Development, SBA), Marshall Parker ( Assistant Administrator, SBA), Louis Allen ( President, Chase Capital Corp).
    • Frame(s): WHPO-5234-07A, President Nixon and Special Assistant Robert J. Brown with a group of people holding a large sized American flag made by the Watts Manufacturing Company. 12/8/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, Robert J. Brown, Donald E. Johnson (Administrator, Veterans Admin). George L. Holland, (Director, Investigation and Security Service, Veterans Administration). Leon Woods (President, Watts Manufacturing Co.), Mrs. Leon Woods and son, Jon Woods, Leonard Cole (Director of Business Development, SBA), Marshall Parker ( Assistant Administrator, SBA), Louis Allen ( President, Chase Capital Corp).

    Roll WHPO-5235 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-5235-02-17, Pat Nixon receiving first GAF viewer from Dr. Jesse Werner. 12/8/1970, Washington, D.C. White House. Pat Nixon, Dr. Jesse Werner, unidentified woman, unidentified men.

    Roll WHPO-5236 Photographer: Kightlinger, Jack | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-5236-02A-07A, President Nixon seated informally in the Oval Office during a meeting with Dean Acheson. 12/8/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, Dean Acheson.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-5236-04, President Nixon seated informally in the Oval Office during a meeting with Dean Acheson. 12/8/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, Dean Acheson.

  • 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.

    H - White House Staff Member Recordings

    • WHCA-SR-H-305
      Meeting with Robert Brown, Luther Steward, Horace Bohannon, and Litton Industries. (12/8/1970, Room 415, Exexcutive Office Building)

      Runtime: 82:00:00

      Keywords: meetings

      Production credits: Audio feed supplied by WHCA; Recorded by LRR (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-4017
      "Today" Show. Film of James Farmer & White House Ladies FTN: former Secretary of the Interior Walter Hickel; "MTP": Senator Henry Jackson.
      CBS, NBC
      Runtime: 1:00
    • WHCA-4019
      President Nixon in Anaheim, California. Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare Robert Finch.
      NBC
      Runtime: 01:33:08
    • WHCA-4028
      Weekly News Summary - Tape I.
      All networks
      Runtime: 1:00

      20. Tuckner (Mekong Delta): Vietnamization program being undermined by Vietnamese; supplies are being stolen at military bases; Spec. 4 Raymond Bustamonte says ARVN guards responsible for stealing, says ARVN guards steal anything; Warrant Officer Jerry Seabr. Time Code Start: 00:34:16. Keywords: Vietnam War, Indochina War, Army of the Republic of Viet Nam, South Vietnamese Army (SVA), theft, robbery. Network: ABC.

      21. Reasoner: American troop levels falling with withdrawals, United States troop level in Vietnam under 350,000. Time Code Start: 00:36:47. Keywords: Vietnam War, Indochina War, military, troops, withdrawals. Network: ABC.

      22. Smith/Scali: Senate voted to prevent U.S. combat troops in Cambodia; Secretary of State Rogers says no sign of North Vietnamese willing to negotiate, don't want political peace; Senator Case criticizes administration, Senator John Pastore asks why United . Time Code Start: 00:36:59. Keywords: Vietnam War, Indochina War, Cambodia, Senate, voting, prohibitions. Network: ABC.

      23. Smith/Jarriel: Jordan's King Hussein arrives in Washington to meet with President Nixon; Hussein says unless Israel resumes negotiations, truce will not be discussed; Israel wants long term financial aid, Israeli Defense Minister Moshe Dayan to visit Wash. Time Code Start: 00:40:01. Keywords: Middle East, Mideast, leaders, Presidents, meetings, negotiations, Israel, foreign aid, financial aid. Network: ABC.

      24. Smith: President Nixon will hold news conference Thursday. Time Code Start: 00:41:22. Keywords: President, media, press conferences, news conferences, interviews. Network: ABC.

      25. Smith/Snell: State department grants political asylum to a Cuban naval officer defector; anger over treatment of Lithuanian defector. (New Bedford, Massachusetts) Townspeople snub crew of the "Vigilant"; city council asks people end harassment. [Cnclman. . Time Code Start: 00:41:40. Keywords: Cuban, Russia, Soviet Union, USSR, defectors, defections, Coast Guard, captures, releases, cities, populations, criticisms. Network: ABC.

      26. Reasoner: Commentary. Condemns labels and problems with term "Middle Americans." Middle American" vague term; labels lump unlike people together because they share one issue; wants objectivity. Time Code Start: 00:44:37. Keywords: populations, descriptions, categories. Network: ABC.

      27. Brinkley: Secretary of State Rogers says North Vietnamese uninterested in negotiating political peace settlement. Senator John Pastore asks why United States stays in Paris. Rogers response is U.S. continues talks because of fear of criticism of adminis. Time Code Start: 00:45:57. Keywords: ris Peace Talks, Vietnam War, Indochina War, treaty, treaties, negotiations. Network: NBC.

      28. Newman: Nationwide railroad strike scheduled for Thursday; President Nixon wants Congress to postpone strike; Railway Clerks President Dennis criticizes Nixon's involvement in strikes; Senator Mansfield comments: Congress should not be settler in dispute. Time Code Start: 00:47:56. Keywords: unions, railroads, trains, strikes, threats, negotations, wages, raises. Network: NBC.

      29. Brinkley/Trotta: Coast Guard ship "Vigilant" eyewitness Robert Brieze says Captain was in tears when returning defector Simas Kudirka to USSR; crew members harassed in New Bedford, Massachusetts, Coast Guard crewman says morale low; townspeople refusing t. Time Code Start: 00:50:38. Keywords: Russia, Soviet Union, USSR, defectors, defections, Coast Guard, arrests, releases, witnesses, interviews, harrassment. Network: NBC.

      30. Brinkley: Cuban sailor defector jumps ship; asks asylum at United States embassy in Tokyo, gets it, given asylum in U.S.. Time Code Start: 00:53:32. Keywords: Cuban, defectors, defections. Network: NBC.

      31. Cronkite/Kalb: President Nixon's administration plans to arms more Cambodian troops; Defense Secretary Melvin Laird and Secretary of State Rogers sent to defend President Nixon's aid requests to arm more Cambodian troops; Secretary of State William Roge. Time Code Start: 00:53:57. Keywords: Vietnam War, Indochina War, Cambodia, foreign aid, financial aid, military, troops, withdrawals. Network: CBS.

      32. Cronkite/Rather: Jordan's King Hussein in Washington for three days, meets with President Nixon; Hussein says Israel must show more willingness to negotiate and is seeking more economic and military aid. Time Code Start: 00:57:43. Keywords: Middle East, Mideast, leaders, Presidents, meetings, negotiations, Israel, foreign aid, financial aid. Network: CBS.

      33. Cronkite: President Nixon calls for first news conference in four months on Thursday. Time Code Start: 00:58:56. Keywords: media, press conferences, news conferences, interviews. Network: CBS.

      34. Cronkite: House approves SSTs, will go to joint House-Senator conference . Time Code Start: 00:59:24. Keywords: Supersonic Transport, SST, aircraft, speed of sound, subsonic airliners, Congress, funding, bills, voting. Network: CBS.

      35. Cronkite: State Department says handling of Cuban defector due to better use of existing procedures, receives asylum at United States embassy in Tokyo, Japan; eyewitness Robert Brieze says "Viligant" Commander wept while following orders, no one onboard p. Time Code Start: 01:00:07. Keywords: Cuban, defectors, defections, Russia, Soviet Union, USSR, Coast Guard, captures, releases, witnesses, interviews. Network: CBS.

Context (External Sources)