Introduction
This almanac page for Thursday, February 12, 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
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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 Key Biscayne, Florida
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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.
Appointments and Nominations
- Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Reserve Affairs (6 Weekly Comp. Pres. Doc. 177, February 12, 1970)
Announcement of Intention To Nominate Theodore C. Marrs.
Proclamations
- Small Business Week, 1970 (6 Weekly Comp. Pres. Doc. 177, February 12, 1970)
Proclamation 3961. - International Education Year (6 Weekly Comp. Pres. Doc. 178, February 12, 1970)
Proclamation 3962. Dated February 12, 1970. Released February 13, 1970.
Statements by the President
- National Defense Week, 1970 (6 Weekly Comp. Pres. Doc. 177, February 12, 1970)
Statement by the President.
- Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Reserve Affairs (6 Weekly Comp. Pres. Doc. 177, February 12, 1970)
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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.
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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
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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 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
All National Archives Units
National Security Documents
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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.
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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. VI, Vietnam, January 1969-July 1970
Vietnam, January 1969-July 1970
- 179. Memorandum From the President’s Assistant for National Security Affairs (Kissinger) to President Nixon, Washington, February 12, 1970
Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 506, Country Files, Far East, Cambodia, Vol. II, September 1969–9 April 1970. Top Secret; Sensitive. Sent for information. Holdridge sent this memorandum to Kissinger recommending that he ask the President to instruct the Department of State to evaluate the pros and cons of resuming a limited aid program to Cambodia. (Ibid.)
- 180. Memorandum From the President’s Assistant for National Security Affairs (Kissinger) to the Under Secretary of State (Richardson) , Washington, February 12, 1970
Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Files 1970–73, DEF 19 US–CAMB. Top Secret; Sensitive. A copy was sent to Packard.
- 181. Memorandum From the President’s Assistant for National Security Affairs (Kissinger) to President Nixon, Washington, February 12, 1970
Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 546, Country Files, Far East, Laos, Vol. IV, 1 February 1970–31 March 1970. Secret. According to an attached undated note from Haig to Kissinger, Smyser prepared this estimate of North Vietnam’s current intention with regard to Laos.
- 182. Memorandum for the 40 Committee , Washington, February 12, 1970
Source: National Security Council, Nixon Intelligence Files, Subject Files, Vietnam, 1970. Secret; Eyes Only.
Vol. XXIII, Arab-Israeli Dispute, 1969-1972
The Cease-Fire Agreement
- 92. Telegram From the Embassy in Jordan to the Department of State, Amman, February 12, 1970, 1645Z
Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 614, Country Files, Middle East, Jordan, Vol. III. Secret; Priority; Exdis. Repeated to Beirut, Cairo, Jidda, Tel Aviv, and USUN.
Vol. XXVIII, Southern Africa
Regional Issues
- 24. National Security Study Memorandum 89 , Washington, February 12, 1970
Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Files 1970–73, POL 19 SW AFR. Secret. Copies were sent to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the Director of Central Intelligence.
Vol. XXIX, Eastern Europe, 1969-1972
Poland
- 134. Memorandum for the Record , Washington, February 12, 1970
Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 683, Country Files—Europe, Germany, Vol. IV 12/69–9 Apr 70. Secret; Nodis. Sent for information. Drafted by Sonnenfeldt. The original was sent to Kissinger. A typed notation indicates that Hillenbrand received a copy directly from Sonnenfeldt. A notation on the memorandum indicates that Kissinger saw it on March 27.
Yugoslavia
- 217. Memorandum From the Presidentʼs Assistant for National Security Affairs (Kissinger) to President Nixon, Washington, February 12, 1970
Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 733, Country Files—Europe, Yugoslavia, Vol. I through Jul 70. Confidential.
Vol. XLI, Western Europe; NATO, 1969-1972
Western Europe Region and NATO
- 30. National Security Study Memorandum 88 , Washington, February 12, 1970
Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 1248, Saunders Chron File, NSSM 90. Secret. Copies were sent to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the Director of the U.S. Information Agency.
Italy
- 191. Memorandum From the President’s Assistant for National Security Affairs (Kissinger) to President Nixon, Washington, February 12, 1970
Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 695, Country Files—Europe, Italy, Vol. II. Secret; Nodis. Sent for information. Presumably drafted by Sonnenfeldt; see footnote 5, Document 189.
Vol. E-2, Documents on Arms Control and Nonproliferation, 1969-1972
Chemical and Biological Warfare; Geneva Protocol; Biological Weapons Convention
- 187. Memorandum From the Deputy Secretary of Defense (Packard) to the President’s Assistant for National Security Affairs (Kissinger) , Washington, February 12, 1970
Packard indicated that Secretary of Defense Laird favored Option II in the NSSM 85 report on toxin policy but did not believe it was urgent to announce U.S. policy on toxins in the immediate future. Packard then analyzed the differences which led to the JCS recommendation of Option I and the Department of Defense recommendation of Option II.
Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 310, Subject Files, Chemical, Biological Warfare (Toxins, etc.) Vol. I. Se
Vol. E-4, Documents on Iran and Iraq, 1969-1972
Iran 1970
- 45. Action Memorandum From the Assistant Secretary of State for Near East and South Asian Affairs (Sisco) to the Acting Secretary of State (Richardson) , Washington, February 12, 1970
Sisco sent Richardson the draft of a letter for Acting Secretary of Defense David Packard requesting an early decision on the continuation of the USAF technical assistance team for Iran.
Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Files 1970–73, DEF 19–9 US-IRAN. Secret. Drafted by Miclos; and cleared by Rockwell and Matheron. Tab B was attached but is not published. In a handwritten note on the memo, Sisco added, “The problems at the ISA level in Pentagon are fantastic. We have to do something about it!” Richardson replied, “Please inform UAJ [U. Alexis Johnson] in case he wants to take up with Packard.”
- 179. Memorandum From the President’s Assistant for National Security Affairs (Kissinger) to President Nixon, Washington, February 12, 1970
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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 of many of these transcripts can be found on the Yale University Library website.
Audiovisual Holdings
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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-2953 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: B&W
- Frame(s): WHPO-2953-03-18, Rogers Morton placing a wreath at the Lincoln Memorial. 2/12/1970, Washington, D.C. Lincoln Memorial. Rogers Morton.
Roll WHPO-2954 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: B&W
- Frame(s): WHPO-2954-02-25, Rogers Morton pacing a wreath at the Lincoln Memorial. 2/12/1970, Washington, D.C. Lincoln Memorial. Rogers Morton.
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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.
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Weekly News Summary.
All networks
Runtime: 0:30
7. Report on White House Comments on busing. Time Code Start: 13:37. Keywords: Presidents, speeches, bills, legislation, desegregation, schools, students, transportation, reports. Network: ABC.
9. Ron Ziegler comments on busing. Time Code Start: 16:20. Keywords: media, press, bills, legislation, desegregation, schools, students, transportation, vehicles. Network: CBS.
10. Report on White House comments on busing. Time Code Start: 19:10. Keywords: Presidents, speeches, bills, legislation, desegregation, schools, students, transportation, reports. Network: NBC.
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Context (External Sources)
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The Vanderbilt Television News Archive is the world's most extensive and complete archive of television news. They have been recording, preserving and providing access to television news broadcasts of the national networks since August 5, 1968.
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