February 1, 1972

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• Original typewritten diary (PDF)

The President's day began at The White House - Washington, D. C.

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• Special Message to the Congress on Rural Development.
• Message to the Congress Transmitting Annual Report of the National Endowment for the Humanities.
• Statement About an Explosion in East St. Louis, Illinois, and the Use of Planned Variations Funds
• Executive Order 11642—Further Exempting A. Everette MacIntyre from Compulsory Retirement for Age
• Remarks at the National Prayer Breakfast

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.

• Federal Register of Tuesday, February 1, 1972

The Congressional Record is the official daily record of the debates and proceedings of the U.S. Congress.

• Senate: February 1, 1972
• House of Representatives: February 1, 1972
• Extensions of Remarks: February 1, 1972

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)
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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 01 February 1972

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

Before the Easter Offensive, January 20-March 29, 1972

• 11. Memorandum From John H. Holdridge of the National Security Council Staff to the President’s Assistant for National Security Affairs (Kissinger), Washington, February 1, 1972

  Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 550, Country Files, Far East, Laos, Vol. 9, Jan–Sep 1972. Top Secret. Sent for action. Haig initialed for Holdridge.

Vol. XIV, Soviet Union, October 1971-May 1972

Preparing for Moscow and Nixon's Trip to China, January 1-March 29, 1972

• 42. Transcript of Telephone Conversation Between White House Chief of Staff (Haldeman) and the President’s Assistant for National Security Affairs (Kissinger), Washington, February 1, 1972, 7:25 p.m.

  Source: Library of Congress, Manuscript Division, Kissinger Papers, Box 371, Telephone Conversations, Chronological File. No classification marking.

Vol. XIX, Part 1, Korea, 1969-1972

Republic of Korea Troops in Vietnam and Force Modernization, April 1971-December 1972

• 123. Memorandum of Conversation, Washington, February 1, 1972

  Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Files 1970–73, POL 7 KOR S. Confidential. Drafted by Dorr on February 14 and approved in draft by Ranard and in final by Green on February 14. The meeting was held in Green’s office at the Department of State.

Vol. XX, Southeast Asia, 1969-1972

Indonesia

• 328. Memorandum From the Deputy Director for Coordination, Bureau of Intelligence and Research (McAfee) to the Under Secretary of State (Irwin), Washington, February 1, 1972

  Source: Department of State, INR/IL Historical Files, Indonesia File. Secret. Drafted by Richard K. Stuart (INR/DDC) and sent through INR Director Ray S. Cline.

Vol. XXXVI, Energy Crisis, 1969-1974

April 15, 1971-March 11, 1972

• 110. Intelligence Memorandum Prepared in the Office of Economic Research, Central Intelligence Agency, Washington, February 1, 1972

  Source: Central Intelligence Agency, Office of Research and Reports, Job 79–T00935A, Box 66. Confidential. The tables are attached but not printed.

Vol. E-4, Documents on Iran and Iraq, 1969-1972

Iran 1972

• 165. Intelligence Memorandum ER IM 72–23, Washington, February 1, 1972

  The memorandum, entitled “Iran’s Balance-of-Payments Prospects Look Up,” analyzed the impact of recent oil consortium concessions on the Iranian economy.
  
  Source: Central Intelligence Agency, ORR (OTI) Files, Job 79T00935A, Box 67, Project 45.6314, CIA/ER IM 72–23. Confidential; No Foreign Dissem. Prepared by the Office of Current Research of CIA and coordinated within the Directorate of Intelligence.

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

U.S. Relations with India and Pakistan, 1972

• 220. Minutes of Senior Review Group Meeting, Washington, February 1, 1972, 2:35-3:57 p.m.

  The Senior Review Group discussed several policy issues relating to South Asia that were pending decision. Much of the discussion dealt with humanitarian assistance to Bangladesh.
  
  Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, NSC Institutional Files (H-Files), Box H–061, SRG Meeting, 2/1/72. Secret; Sensitive. The meeting was held in the White House Situation Room. No drafting information appears on the minutes.

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

Afghanistan, 1969-1972

• 353. Telegram 616 From the Embassy in Afghanistan to the Department of State, Kabul, February 1, 1972

  In his year-end assessment of the situation in Afghanistan, Ambassador Neumann reported favorably on the performance and prospects of the Zahir government. He observed that U.S. relations with Afghanistan were good, and he recommended U.S. initiatives that could be undertaken to support the Zahir government.
  
  Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Files 1970–73, POL 15 AFG. Secret. Repeated to Islamabad, New Delhi, and Tehran.

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

• 84. Memorandum for Record, Paris, February 1, 1972, Paris, February 1, 1972

  Military Attaché Walters reported that his meeting with the Chinese had been cordial, which was a marked change from his previous meeting.
  
  Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 849, President’s File-China Trip, China Exchanges, January 1-February 29, 1972. No classification marking. The meeting was held at Chen’s residence in Neuilly. The meeting time is not indicated. A handwritten notation on the memorandum reads: “Win.”

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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Oval Office

• 662-1; 9:33 a.m. - 9:35 a.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Butterfield, Alexander P.
• 662-2; 9:39 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Butterfield, Alexander P.
• 662-3; Unknown between 9:45 a.m. & 10:03 a.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Butterfield, Alexander P.
• 662-4; 10:03 a.m. - 11:37 a.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Graham, William F. ("Billy"); Haldeman, H. R. ("Bob"); Woods, Rose Mary; Ziegler, Ronald L.; Bull, Stephen B.
• 662-5; 11:39 a.m. - 11:52 a.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Kissinger, Henry A.; Bull, Stephen B.
• 662-6; 11:53 a.m. - 12:05 p.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Scott, David R. (Col.); Scott, David R. (Mrs.); Irwin, James B. (Col.); Irwin, James B. (Mrs.); Worden, Alfred M. (Lt. Col.); Flanigan, Peter M.; Haig, Alexander M., Jr.; White House photographer; Bull, Stephen B.
• 662-7; Unknown between 12:05 p.m. & 12:08 p.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Bull, Stephen B.
• 662-8; 12:08 p.m. - 12:19 p.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Barrus, David; Hillary, Eric E.; Yarbrough, Edwin R.; Beale, Kenneth L., Jr.; Chambers, David D.; Harrington, David; Larson, Robert L., Jr.; Larson, Stephen; Lyons, John T.; Morgan, Kerry K.; Ramirez, Frank, Jr.; Richie, John J., III; Snell, Dave; Waters, Millard F.; Wirkes, Stephen; Barber, Alden G.; Clapp, Norton; Boshea, David; Scott, Randy; Robertson, Revel L.; Freeman, George C.; Farrell, Michael J.; Moore, Richard A.; White House photographer
• 662-9; 12:20 p.m. - 12:20 p.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Bull, Stephen B.
• 662-10; Unknown between 12:21 p.m. & 12:52 p.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Varner, D. B.; Devaney, Robert S.; Tagge, Jerry; Kinney, John; Rodgers, Johnny; Glover, Rich; Jacobsen, Larry; Harper, Willy; Cook, George; Herman, Dick; Hruska, Roman L.; Cross, Christopher T.; Martin, David T.; McCollister, John; Thone, Charles; Moncrief, Lee; Johnson, Wally; White House photographer; Bull, Stephen B.
• 662-11; 12:52 p.m. - 1:37 p.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Haldeman, H. R. ("Bob"); [Unknown person(s)]
• 663-1; Unknown between 1:37 p.m. & 2:53 p.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Bull, Stephen B.
• 663-2; Unknown between 1:37 p.m. & 2:53 p.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Woods, Rose Mary
• 663-3; 2:53 p.m. - 3:02 p.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Haldeman, H. R. ("Bob"); Bull, Stephen B.
• 663-4; 3:02 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Reagan, Ronald W.; Mitchell, John N.; Haldeman, H. R. ("Bob"); White House photographer; Bull, Stephen B.; Evans, Daniel J.; Hodgson, James D.; Shultz, George P.
• 663-5; 4:05 p.m. - 5:33 p.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Haldeman, H. R. ("Bob"); Connally, John B.; Ziegler, Ronald L.
• 663-6; Unknown between 5:33 p.m. & 5:35 p.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Bull, Stephen B.
• 663-7; 5:35 p.m. - 5:36 p.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Ziegler, Ronald L.
• 663-8; 5:36 p.m. - 6:26 p.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Haldeman, H. R. ("Bob")

White House Telephone

• 20-15; 9:49 p.m. - 10:15 p.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Colson, Charles W.

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-8357 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

• Frame(s): WHPO-8357-, President Nixon and Pat Nixon on the dais at the National Prayer Breakfast. President Nixon and others addressing the guests. 2/1/1972, Washington, D.C. International Ballroom, Washington Hilton Hotel. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, officials.

Roll WHPO-8358 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

• Frame(s): WHPO-8358-, President Nixon standing with the coach and members of the University of Nebraska football team and members of the Nebraska Congressional delegation. 2/1/1972, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, Bob Devaney, Jerry Tagge, Jim Anderson, Carl Curtis, Representatives, team members.

Roll WHPO-8359 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

• Frame(s): WHPO-8359-, President Nixon standing with the coach and members of the University of Nebraska football team and members of the Nebraska Congressional delegation. President Nixon with Dick Herman and others. 2/1/1972, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, Bob Devaney, Jerry Tagge, Jim Anderson, Carl Curtis, Representatives, team members, Dick Herman.

Roll WHPO-8360 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

• Frame(s): WHPO-8360-, President Nixon receiving the Boy Scouts of America Annual Report to the Nation, an honorary BSA membership card, and a set of "Spirit of Scouting" medals. 2/1/1972, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, Boy Scout representatives, Boy Scout trip leaders.
• Frame(s): WHPO-8360-08, President Nixon receiving the Boy Scouts of America Annual Report to the Nation, an honorary BSA membership card, and a set of "Spirit of Scouting" medals. 2/1/1972, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, Boy Scout representatives, Boy Scout trip leaders.

Roll WHPO-8361 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

• Frame(s): WHPO-8361-, President Nixon standing with Apollo XV (Apollo 15) astronauts Col. David Scott, Lt. Col. Alfred Worden, Col. James Irwin, and their wives. 2/1/1972, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, David Scott, Mrs. David Scott, Alfred Worden, James Irwin, Mrs. James Irwin, Haig, Peter Flanigan.

Roll WHPO-8362 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: B&W

• Frame(s): WHPO-8362-01A-02A, President Nixon with the Univ. of Nebraska football team members and coaches in the Cabinet Room. 2/1/1972, Washington, D.C. White House, Cabinet Room. President Nixon, Nebraska football team members and coaches.
• Frame(s): WHPO-8362-03A-05A, Informal portraits of President Nixon working in his office. 2/1/1972, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon.
• Frame(s): WHPO-8362-6A-32A, University of Nebraska football team members and coaches with President Nixon and others in the Oval Office. Nixon receives a football from members following presentation of the Presidential Citation to the Nationals #1 Football Team. 2/1/1972, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, Nebraska football team members and coaches.

Roll WHPO-8363 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: Color

• Frame(s): WHPO-8363-, Pat Nixon standing with Jim Granberry, Banks Miller, Jr., and others from the Texas Partners of the Americas organization. 2/1/1972, Washington, D.C. White House, Map Room. Pat Nixon, Jim Granberry, Banks Miller, Jr., unidentified men.

Roll WHPO-8364 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: B&W

• Frame(s): WHPO-8364-, President Nixon seated informally with California Governor Ronald Reagan, Washington State Gov. Daniel Evans, Hodgson, and George Shultz. 2/1/1972, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, Ronald Reagan, Daniel Evans, James Day Hodgson, Shultz.

Roll WHPO-8367 Photographer: Kightlinger, Jack | Color or B&W: B&W

• Frame(s): WHPO-8367-, President Nixon and Vice President Agnew greeting Governor Cahill and a group of Republican governors, prior to dinner. 2/1/1972, Washington, D.C. Blue Room, White House. President Nixon, Spiro Agnew, William Cahill, Ronald Reagan, Nelson Rockefeller, Republican governors.

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-218
  Remarks in a meeting of officials from Camden, NJ-Rm.272 1/2, E.O.B. (2/1/1972)
  
  Runtime: 1:15
  
  Original Format: 1/4-inch reel-to-reel audiotape. Original source type: Original.

G - Cabinet Officer Briefings

• WHCA-SR-G-150
  Briefing by Sec. George Romney (Housing and Urban Development) and Secretary Earl Butz (Agriculture), with Dr. Jerome Jaffe. (2/1/1972, Press Center)
  
  Runtime: 24:00:00
  
  Production credits: Audio feed supplied by WHCA; Recorded by GLG (initials of WHCA engineer)
  
  Original Format: 1/4-inch reel-to-reel audiotape. Original source type: Original.

H - White House Staff Member Recordings

• WHCA-SR-H-506
  Interview with University of Nebraska football coach and Gerald Warren. (2/1/1972, Press Center, White House)
  
  Runtime: 9:00
  
  Keywords: Sports, football, interviews, media
  
  Production credits: Audio feed supplied by WHCA; Recorded by GLG (initials of WHCA engineer)
  
  Original Format: 1/4-inch reel-to-reel audiotape. Original source type: Original.

H - White House Staff Member Recordings

• WHCA-SR-H-507
  Press briefing by Thomas Evans and Ronald Reagan. (2/1/1972, Press Center, White House)
  
  Runtime: 12:00
  
  Keywords: Press conferences, news conferences, interviews, media
  
  Production credits: Audio feed supplied by WHCA; Recorded by RWF (initials of WHCA engineer)
  
  Original Format: 1/4-inch reel-to-reel audiotape. Original source type: Original.

P - Formal Presidential Remarks

• WHCA-SR-P-720201
  Remarks by President Nixon at Nat'l Prayer Breakfast at Washington Hilton. (2/1/1972)
  
  Runtime: 21:15
  
  Keywords: Church service, worship service, prayer service, religion
  
  Original Format: 1/4-inch reel-to-reel audiotape. Original source type: Original.

P - Formal Presidential Remarks

• WHCA-SR-P-720221
  Toast for Republican Governors with Govs. Ronald Reagan, NR, Linwood Holton, Wm. Milliken. (2/1/1972)
  
  Runtime: 33:16:00
  
  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-5021
  "Today" Show.
  Eastern Educational Network
  Runtime: 01:00:09
• WHCA-5022
  "The Advocates". FTN: George Wallace, Governor of Alabama; "MTP": U.S. Senator Hugh Scott (R-PA); "I&A": U.S. Senator Mike Mansfield.
  CBS, NBC, ABC
  Runtime: 1:30
• WHCA-5023
  "Perspective". Jack Anderson, syndicated newspaper columnist.
  Undetermined
  Runtime: 00:29:41
• WHCA-5030
  Weekly News Summary, Tape II.
  ALL NETWORKS
  Runtime: 01:08:00
  
  1. Reasoner: 100 communications techs and White House officials arrive in Peking preparing for President Nixon's China visit; at National Prayer Breakfast Nixon says Peking and Moscow trips enhance chances for world peace. Time Code Start: 00:00. Keywords: Presidents, travel, trips, Nixon trips, international, People's Republic of China, USSR, Soviet Union, Russia. Network: ABC.
  
  2. Film report on FBI investigation of Daniel Schorr and his testimony at sub-committee hearing re: Freedom of the Press. Time Code Start: 01:50. Keywords: Federal Bureau of Investigations, hearings, media, newspapers, magazines, publications, civil rights, constitutional rights, First Amendment. Network: ABC.
  
  3. Harry Reasoner commentary on the increased use of God in the news and everyday life. Time Code Start: 04:07. Keywords: religion. Network: ABC.
  
  4. Report on Welfare Reform Bill/ film of Governor Reagan in California/ on camera comments by Senator Ribicoff. Time Code Start: 05:57. Keywords: bills, laws, Family Assistance Programs, government aid, financial aid, health and welfare assistance, financial aid. Network: NBC.
  
  5. Report on President Nixon's recommendations to Congress to guarantee loans to farmers. Time Code Start: 07:37. Keywords: Presidents, House of Representatives, agriculture, farming, banks, money, loans, financial aid. Network: NBC.
  
  6. David Brinkley commentary on spending of federal money. Time Code Start: 07:54. Keywords: credit, loans, cash, currency, funding, financial aid. Network: NBC.
  
  7. Film report on FBI investigation of Daniel Schorr and his testimony at sub-committee hearing re: Freedom of the Press and comments by Senator Ervin. Time Code Start: 10:13. Keywords: Federal Bureau of Investigations, hearings, media, newspapers, magazines, publications, civil rights, constitutional rights, First Amendment. Network: NBC.
  
  8. Cronkite/Rather: film of President Nixon's National Prayer Breakfast speech; asks for prayers on success of China trip and 1972 as the year of peace; on camera comments by Mayor Walter Washington. Time Code Start: 12:23. Keywords: Presidents, travel, trips, Nixon trips, international, People's Republic of China, speeches. Network: CBS.
  
  9. Report on Kissinger's secret Peace Talks in Paris. Time Code Start: 15:25. Keywords: Paris Peace Talks, Vietnam War, treaty, treaties, negotiations, government, officials, travel, trips. Network: CBS.
  
  10. Film report on FBI investigation of Daniel Schorr and his testimony at sub-committee hearing re: Freedom of the Press. Time Code Start: 16:29. Keywords: Federal Bureau of Investigations, hearings, media, newspapers, magazines, publications, civil rights, constitutional rights, First Amendment. Network: CBS.
  
  11. Sevareid: commentary on the fate of the Peace Corps. Time Code Start: 18:51. Keywords: social and economic development organizations, volunteers, foreign aid, Peace Corps, volunteer programs, volunteerism, related: ACTION (U.S. government agency). Network: CBS.

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