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February 17, 1972

Introduction

This almanac page for Thursday, February 17, 1972, pulls together various records created by the federal government and links to additional resources which can provide context about the events of the day.

Previous Date: Wednesday, February 16, 1972

Next Date: Friday, February 18, 1972

Schedule and Public Documents

Archival Holdings

  • 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.

  • 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

  • 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

    East-West Trade, 1969-1972

    • 357. National Security Decision Memorandum 155, Washington, February 17, 1972

      Source: National Archives, RG 59, S/S Files: Lot 83 D 305, NSDM 155. Secret. Copies were sent to the Attorney General and the Director of Central Intelligence.

    Vol. VIII, Vietnam, January-October 1972

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

    • 29. National Security Decision Memorandum 154, Washington, February 17, 1972

      Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, NSC Institutional Files (H-Files), Box H–231, National Security Decision Memoranda, NSDM 154. Confidential. Copies were sent to the Secretary of the Treasury and Director of Central Intelligence.

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

    Proximity Talks and the Backchannel: Separate Department of State and White House Negotiating Tricks

    Vol. XXIX, Eastern Mediterranean, 1969-1972

    Greece

    Vol. XXXIV, National Security Policy, 1969-1972

    The Defense Budget and U.S. National Security Policy

    Vol. XXXVI, Energy Crisis, 1969-1974

    April 15, 1971-March 11, 1972

    Vol. XL, Germany and Berlin, 1969-1972

    Germany and Berlin, 1969-1972

    • 341. National Security Study Memorandum 146, Washington, February 17, 1972

      Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 365, Subject Files, National Security Study Memoranda (NSSM’s), Nos. 104–206. Top Secret. Copies were sent to the Secretaries of Treasury, Defense, and Commerce, and to the Director of Central Intelligence. In the absence of Kissinger, who left Washington that morning to accompany the President to China, Haig asked Kennedy to clear the memorandum with the Department of State. (Memorandum from Haig to Kennedy, February 17; National Security Council, Secretariat Files, NSSM Files, NSSM 146) On February 18 Kennedy noted that Rogers had “no objection to the NSSM as written” and that the memorandum “should be issued with a date of February 17.” (Memorandum for the Record by Kennedy, February 18; ibid.)

    Vol. E-1, Documents on Global Issues, 1969-1972

    International Cooperation in Space, 1969-1972

    Vol. E-2, Documents on Arms Control and Nonproliferation, 1969-1972

    Nuclear Test Ban Issues; Peaceful Nuclear Explosions

    Vol. E-5, Part 2, Documents on North Africa, 1969-1972

    Tunisia

    • 158. Memorandum of Conversation, Washington, February 17, 1972

      Ambassador El Goulli thanked Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Newsom for helping to arrange a meeting with President Nixon, and hoped that the evident good will towards Tunisia would produce the requested internal security assistance.

      Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Files 1970–73, POL 17 TUN-US. Confidential. Drafted on February 22 by Michael V. Connors (AF/N); cleared by Harry I. Odell (AF/N); and approved by Newsom. According to the President’s Daily Diary, Goulli met with the President from 3:05 to 3:06 on February 14. (Ibid., Nixon Presidential Materials, White House Central Files, Staff Members and Office Files, President’s Daily Diary, February 1, 1972-March 31, 1972) The Ambassador delivered a letter from President Bourguiba, not printed, in which Bourguiba expressed appreciation for Nixon’s update on his Peking trip and his assurances of continuing U.S. interest in Tunisian development and North African security. Bourguiba concluded by hoping for high-level discussions to review bilateral relations and the international situation. (Ibid., RG 59, Central Files 1970–73, POL 15–1 TUN)

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

    U.S. Relations with India and Pakistan, 1972

    • 226. Telegram 1581 From the Embassy in Pakistan to the Department of State, Islamabad, February 17, 1972, 1330Z

      Chargé Sober reported on indications that Pakistan was interested in a closer security relationship with the U.S. and would welcome the lifting of the arms embargo.

      Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Files 1970–73, DEF 15 PAK–US. Secret; Nodis. Sent to the Department for the attention of Van Hollen.

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

    • 87. Memorandum for the Record, Paris, February 17, 1972, 5 p.m., Paris, February 17, 1972, 5 p.m.

      Military Attaché Walters’s meeting with the Chinese covered President Nixon’s departure to China, Nixon’s pursuit of an open dialogue with China, and U.S.-West German relations.

      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 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

  • Visit the White House Tapes finding aid to learn about the taping system's operation and archival processing.

    Cabinet Room

    Oval Office

    White House Telephone

  • 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-8432 Photographer: Grove, Andrew | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-8432-03A-05A, 09A-13A, 21A-22A, Crowd of well wishers watch President Nixon and Pat Nixon as they commence of their Far East Tour. 2/17/1972, Washington, D.C. White House, South Grounds. Crowd.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8432-06A-07A, Unidentified man with briefcases and a camera following President Richard Nixon and Pat Nixon as they commence their Far East Tour. 2/17/1972, Washington, D.C. White House, South Grounds. Camera.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8432-08A, Unidentified man with briefcases and a camera boards a helicopter as President Richard Nixon and Pat Nixon commence their Far East Tour. 2/17/1972, Washington, D.C. White House, South Grounds. Camera, Helicopter.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8432-14A, Henry Kissinger and H.R. Haldeman walking side by side on the event of President Richard Nixon and Pat Nixon's Far East Tour depature. Haldeman holds a Super 8 camera. 2/17/1972, Washington, D.C. White House, South Grounds. Henry Kissinger, H.R. Haldeman, Super 8, Camera.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8432-15A-20A, President Nixon makes a speech to a crowd of well-wishers as he commences his Far East Tour. Pat Nixon stands by his side. 2/17/1972, Washington, D.C. White House, South Grounds. President Nixon, Pat Nixon.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8432-23A-24A, President Nixon hugs Tricia Nixon as he prepares to depart on his Far East Tour. Also present are Pat Nixon, Julie Eisenhower, Spiro Agnew, and Julie Agnew. 2/17/1972, Washington, D.C. White House, South Grounds. President Nixon, Tricia Nixon, Julie Eisenhower, Spiro Agnew, Julie Agnew.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8432-25A-26A, School children wave to President Nixon and Pat Nixon as they depart on their Far East Tour. 2/17/1972, Washington, D.C. White House, South Grounds.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8432-27A-32A, President Nixon and Pat Nixon pass through an honor guard as they board Marine One, en route to the Far East. 2/17/1972, Washington, D.C. White House, South Grounds. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Marine One, Helicopter.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8432-31A, President Nixon and Pat Nixon waving before departing by helicopter at the start of their Far East Tour. Military personnel stand at attention nearby. 2/17/1972, Washington, D.C. White House, South Grounds. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, military personnel.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8432-33A-36A, Vice President Spiro Agnew, Judy Agnew, Julie Eisenhower, Tricia Nixon Cox, Hugh Scott, Margaret Chase Smith, Gerald Ford, and others waving and saying goodbye to President Nixon and Pat Nixon as they depart by helicopter on their Far East Tour. 2/17/1972, Washington, D.C. White House, South Grounds. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Julie Eisenhower, Tricia Nixon Cox, Spiro Agnew, Judy Agnew, Hugh Scott, Mansfield, Margaret Chase Smith, Gerald Ford, Congressional leaders, guests.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8432-34A, Vice President Spiro Agnew, Judy Agnew, Tricia Nixon Cox,Julie Nixon Eisenhower in a crowd watching President Nixon and Pat Nixon's departure by helicopter at the start of their Far East Tour. 2/17/1972, Washington, D.C. White House, South Grounds. Spiro Agnew, Judy Agnew, Tricia Nixon Cox, Julie Nixon Eisenhower, unidentified persons, crowd.

    Roll WHPO-8433 Photographer: Grove, Andrew | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-8433-02A-14A, A crowd of well-wishers, including large groups of children, wait to greet President Nixon and Pat Nixon as the latter prepare to depart for China and the Far East. 2/17/1972, Washington, D.C. White House, South Grounds. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Children, African-American, crowd.

    Roll WHPO-8434 Photographer: Grove, Andrew | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-8434-02A-05A, 09A-11A, 19A-22A, A crowd of well-wishers greet President Nixon and Pat Nixon before the latter's departure for China and the Far East. 2/17/1972, Washington, D.C. White House, South Grounds. Crowd.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8434-06A, The crowd of well-wishers greet President Nixon and Pat Nixon before the latter's departure for China and the Far East Tour. Signs held by students read "Bishop Miege High School Group" and "Be a Nice Guy with Chou En-Lai.". 2/17/1972, Washington, D.C. White House, South Grounds. Group, Students, Bishop Miege High School.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8434-07A-08A, 18A, Officials and press members greet President Nixon and Pat Nixon before the latter's departure for China and the Far East. 2/17/1972, Washington, D.C. White House, South Grounds. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Press.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8434-12A-14A, President Nixon makes a speech to a crowd of well-wishers as he commences his Far East Tour. Pat Nixon stands by his side. 2/17/1972, Washington, D.C. White House, South Grounds. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Margaret Chase Smith.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8434-15A-17A, Vice President Spiro Agnew, Judy Agnew, Julie Eisenhower, Tricia Nixon Cox, Hugh Scott, Margaret Chase Smith, Gerald Ford, and others waving and saying goodbye to President Nixon and Pat Nixon as they depart by helicopter on their Far East Tour. 2/17/1972, Washington, D.C. White House, South Grounds. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Julie Eisenhower, Tricia Nixon Cox, Spiro Agnew, Hugh Scott, Margaret Chase Smith, Gerald Ford, Congressional leaders, guests.

    Roll WHPO-8435 Photographer: Smith | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-8435-03-07, 12, Crowd of well-wishers greet President Nixon and Pat Nixon's as they depart on their Far East Tour. 2/17/1972, Washington, D.C. White House, South Grounds. Crowd, President Nixon, Pat Nixon.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8435-08-11, 13-19, Helicoper departure and liftoff carrying President Nixon and Pat Nixon en route to the Far East. 2/17/1972, Washington, D.C. White House, South Grounds. Helicopter, Marine One, Washington Monument.

    Roll WHPO-8436 Photographer: Smith | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-8436-03A-07A, President Nixon and Pat Nixon shake hands and greet a crowd of well wishers prior to boarding a helicopter en route to the Far East. 2/17/1972, Washington, D.C. White House, South Grounds. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, crowd.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8436-08A, 14A, Crowd of well wishers observe President Nixon and Pat Nixon depart for the Far East. 2/17/1972, Washington, D.C. White House, South Grounds. Crowd, Spiro Agnew, Judy Agnew, Tricia Nixon Cox, Julie Eisenhower, Photographer, Marine One.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8436-09A-12A, President Nixon and Pat Nixon speak to a crowd of well wishers prior to boarding a helicopter en route to the Far East. 2/17/1972, Washington, D.C. White House, South Grounds. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, crowd.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8436-13A, Two lines of honor guard members stand at the entrance to Marine One as President Nixon and Pat Nixon prepare to depart for the Far East. 2/17/1972, Washington, D.C. White House, South Grounds. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, crowd, Marine One, Honor guard.

    Roll WHPO-8437 Photographer: Smith | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-8437-04-07, President Nixon and Pat Nixon stand at a microphone prior to boarding a helicopter, as they commence their trip to China. 2/17/1972, Washington, D.C. White House, South Grounds. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, military honor guard.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8437-08, President Nixon and Pat Nixon walk towards a helicopter, as they commence their trip to China. Honor guards flank a red carpet and stand at attention. 2/17/1972, Washington, D.C. White House, South Grounds. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, military honor guard.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8437-09-10, President Nixon and Pat Nixon wave from a helicopter door, as they commence their trip to China. Honor guards flank a red carpet and stand at attention. 2/17/1972, Washington, D.C. White House, South Grounds. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, military honor guard.

    Roll WHPO-8438 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-8438-02, An unidentified man holding cases and a camera walks towards a helicopter. 2/17/1972, Washington, D.C. White House, South Grounds. Camera.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8438-03-04, A crowd of well-wishers gathers to watch President Nixon and Pat Nixon as they commence their trip to China. 2/17/1972, Washington, D.C. White House, South Grounds. Crowd, President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Margaret Chase Smith, military personnel, William Rogers, Adele Rogers, John Mitchell, Mayor Walter Washington, Donald Rumsfeld, Alexander Haig, Melvin Laird, Charles Chuck Colson.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8438-05-07, President Nixon and Pat Nixon walk past and greet well-wishers as they commence their trip to China. 2/17/1972, Washington, D.C. White House, South Grounds. Crowd, President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Margaret Chase Smith, military personnel, William Rogers, Adele Rogers, John Mitchell, Mayor Walter Washington, Donald Rumsfeld, Alexander Haig, Melvin Laird, Charles Chuck Colson.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8438-08, President Nixon greets Spiro Agnew and Judy Agnew he commences his trip to China. 2/17/1972, Washington, D.C. White House, South Grounds. President Nixon, Spiro Agnew, Judy Agnew.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8438-09, A crowd of children gathers to watch President Nixon and Pat Nixon as they commence their trip to China. 2/17/1972, Washington, D.C. White House, South Grounds. Children.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8438-10-13, President Nixon addresses a crowd of well-wishers and the press as he commences his trip to China. 2/17/1972, Washington, D.C. White House, South Grounds. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Press.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8438-14-21, President Nixon and Pat Nixon walk towards and board an awaiting helicopter and honor guard as they commence their trip to China. 2/17/1972, Washington, D.C. White House, South Grounds. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Honor guard, Helicopter.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8438-22-33, Spiro Agnew, Judy Agnew, Tricia Nixon Cox, and Julie Eisenhower watch and wave goodbye as President Nixon and Pat Nixon board a helicopter and commence their trip to China. 2/17/1972, Washington, D.C. White House, South Grounds. Spiro Agnew, Judy Agnew, Tricia Nixon Cox, Julie Eisenhower.

    Roll WHPO-8439 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-8439-02-06, Well-wishers and press gather to greet President Nixon and Pat Nixon as they commence their trip to China. 2/17/1972, Washington, D.C. White House, South Grounds. Crowd.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8439-07, President Nixon and Pat Nixon shake hands with Spiro Agnew and Judy Agnew as they commence their trip to China. 2/17/1972, Washington, D.C. White House, South Grounds. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Spiro Agnew, Judy Agnew, Tricia Nixon Cox, Julie Eisenhower.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8439-08, 10-12, President Nixon and Pat Nixon address a crowd of well-wishers and press prior to commencing their trip to China. 2/17/1972, Washington, D.C. White House, South Grounds. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Crowd.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8439-09, Children gather to greet President Nixon and Pat Nixon as they commence their trip to China. 2/17/1972, Washington, D.C. White House, South Grounds. Children.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8439-13-19, President Nixon and Pat Nixon bid farewell to Spiro Agnew, Judy Agnew, Tricia Nixon Cox, and Julie Eisenhower as they commence their trip to China. 2/17/1972, Washington, D.C. White House, South Grounds. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Spiro Agnew, Judy Agnew, Tricia Nixon Cox, Julie Eisenhower, Crowd.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8439-14, President Nixon and Pat Nixon bid farewell to Spiro Agnew, Judy Agnew, Tricia Nixon Cox, and Julie Eisenhower as they commence their trip to China. 2/17/1972, Washington, D.C. White House, South Grounds. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Spiro Agnew, Judy Agnew, Tricia Nixon Cox, Julie Eisenhower, Crowd.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8439-15, President Nixon and Pat Nixon bid farewell to Spiro Agnew, Judy Agnew, Tricia Nixon Cox, and Julie Eisenhower as they commence their trip to China. 2/17/1972, Washington, D.C. White House, South Grounds. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Spiro Agnew, Judy Agnew, Tricia Nixon Cox, Julie Eisenhower, Crowd.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8439-20-26, Gerald Ford, Spiro Agnew, Judy Agnew, Margaret Chase Smith, Tricia Nixon Cox, Julie Eisenhower, and others bid farewell to President Nixon and Pat Nixon as they commence their trip to China. 2/17/1972, Washington, D.C. White House, South Grounds. Gerald Ford, Spiro Agnew, Judy Agnew, Margaret Chase Smith, Tricia Nixon Cox, Julie Eisenhower.

    Roll WHPO-8440 Photographer: Parish, William | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-8440-00-04, President Nixon and Pat Nixon depart for their China trip. 2/17/1972, Washington, D.C. White House, South Grounds. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Julie Eisenhower, Tricia Nixon Cox, Spiro Agnew, Mansfield, Margaret Chase Smith, Agnew, Judy Agnew, Gerald Ford, guests.

    Roll WHPO-8441 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-8441-02A, Unidentified. 2/17/1972, Washington, D.C. White House, Cabinet Room.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8441-03A, Henry Kissinger. 2/17/1972, Washington, D.C. White House, Cabinet Room. Henry Kissinger.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8441-04A-10A, President Nixon shakes hands with departing secretary Joyce Kozielec. 2/17/1972, Washington, D.C. White House, room. President Nixon, Joyce Kozielec, Ron Ziegler.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8441-11A-36A, President Nixon at a bipartisan Congressional Leadership meeting prior to his Far East Tour. 2/17/1972, Washington, D.C. White House, Cabinet Room. President Nixon, Margaret Chase Smith, Spiro Agnew, Gerald Ford, Congressional leaders.

    Roll WHPO-8442 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-8442-, President Nixon at a bipartisan Congressional Leadership meeting prior to his Far East Tour. 2/17/1972, Washington, D.C. room, White House, Cabinet Room. President Nixon, Congressional leaders.

    Roll WHPO-8443 Photographer: Parish, William | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-8443-01-32, President Nixon and Pat Nixon at the South Lawn prior to their departure for Guam, Hawaii and China. A crowd of well wishers on the White House South Lawn waving and of the helicopter in the air. 2/17/1972, Washington, D.C. White House, South Grounds. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, family members, Congressional leaders, crowd.

    Roll WHPO-8444 Photographer: Kightlinger, Jack | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-8444-02A-34A, Air Force One (" Spirit of 76") takes off en route to China with stops. 2/17/1972, Maryland Andrews AFB. Air Force One, Spirit of 76.

    Roll WHPO-8445 Photographer: Kightlinger, Jack | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-8445-02, President Nixon and Pat Nixon arrive by helicopter at Andrews Air Force Base, before boarding Air Force One en route to China with stops in Hawaii and Guam. 2/17/1972, Maryland Andrews AFB. President Nixon, Pat Nixon.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8445-03-08, President Nixon and Pat Nixon exit a helicopter at Andrews Air Force Base, before boarding Air Force One en route to China with stops in Hawaii and Guam. 2/17/1972, Maryland Andrews AFB. President Nixon, Pat Nixon.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8445-09, President Nixon and Pat Nixon wave from the door of Air Force One at Andrews Air Force Base prior to departing for Guam and Hawaii en route to China. 2/17/1972, Maryland Andrews AFB. President Nixon, Pat Nixon.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8445-10, President Nixon and Pat Nixon wave from the door of Air Force One at Andrews Air Force Base prior to departing for Guam and Hawaii en route to China. 2/17/1972, Maryland Andrews AFB. President Nixon, Pat Nixon.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8445-11, President Nixon enters Air Force One at Andrews Air Force Base prior to departing for Guam and Hawaii en route to China. 2/17/1972, Maryland Andrews AFB. President Nixon.

    Roll WHPO-8446 Photographer: Kightlinger, Jack | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-8446-01a-02a, A crowd of well-wishers hold signs as they watch President Nixon and Pat Nixon walk from a helicopter towards Air Force One at Andrews Air Force Base. 2/17/1972, Maryland Andrews AFB. Crowd.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8446-03a-04a, President Nixon and Pat Nixon walk from a helicopter towards Air Force One at Andrews Air Force Base. 2/17/1972, Maryland Andrews AFB. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, crowd.

    Roll WHPO-8447 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-8447-, A meeting of Southern States Republican leaders. 2/17/1972, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. Southern States leaders.

    Roll WHPO-8448 Photographer: Kightlinger, Jack | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-8448-, Vice President Agnew standing with Ray May and others. 2/17/1972, Washington, D.C. Vice Presidential Office, Executive Office Building. Spiro Agnew, Ray May, unidentified men.

    Roll WHPO-8461 Photographer: Moore, Robert (Supervisor/Director, WHPO Photographic Laboratory) | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-8461-01-03, A crowd awaits the arrival of President Nixon at Kaneohe Marine Corps Air Base. 2/17/1972, Oahu, Hawaii Kaneohe MCAS, unidentified room, unidentified sites. Crowd, Military.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8461-04, 06, Air Force One carrying President Nixon and Pat Nixon arrives at Kaneohe Marine Corps Air Base. 2/17/1972, Oahu, Hawaii Kaneohe MCAS, unidentified room, unidentified sites. Air Force One.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8461-05, A banner reading "Aloha President and Mrs. Nixon" at Kaneohe Marine Corps Air Base. 2/17/1972, Oahu, Hawaii Kaneohe MCAS, unidentified room, unidentified sites. Banner.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8461-07-08, President Nixon, Pat Nixon, and staff arrive at Kaneohe Marine Corps Air Base. 2/17/1972, Oahu, Hawaii Kaneohe MCAS, unidentified room, unidentified sites. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, officials, press corps members crowd.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8461-09-11, A crowd witnesses the arrival of President Nixon and Pat Nixon at Kaneohe Marine Corps Air Base. 2/17/1972, Oahu, Hawaii Kaneohe MCAS, unidentified room, unidentified sites. Crowd.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8461-12, President Richard Nixon Addresses a Crowd in Hawaii or Guam. 2/17/1972, Guam President Nixon, Women.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8461-13, President Richard Nixon Addresses a Crowd in Hawaii or Guam. 2/17/1972, Guam President Nixon, Women.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8461-14, President Richard Nixon Addresses a Crowd in Hawaii or Guam. 2/17/1972, Guam President Nixon, Women.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8461-15, President Richard Nixon Addresses a Crowd in Hawaii or Guam. 2/17/1972, Guam President Nixon, Women.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8461-16, President Richard Nixon Addresses a Crowd in Hawaii or Guam. 2/17/1972, Guam President Nixon, Women.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8461-17-19, Harbor and ocean views in Hawaii or Guam. 2/17/1972, Hawaii or Guam
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8461-20, Sign Reading "Hafa Adai President Richard Nixon / Welcome to Guam". 2/17/1972, Guam President Nixon, Women.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8461-20, 22-23, Signs reading "Hafa Adai President Nixon / Welcome to Guam" and "Welcome to Guam / Where America's Day Begins.". 2/17/1972, Guam
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8461-21, 24-27, Women in Guam wearing colorful dresses gather for President Nixon's visit to Guam. 2/17/1972, Guam President Nixon, Women.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8461-28-33, Unidentified building in Guam. 2/17/1972, Guam
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8461-34-36, Views of Guam. 2/17/1972, Guam

    Roll WHPO-8462 Photographer: Schumaker, Byron | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-8462-01-02, A crowd greets President Nixon and Pat Nixon upon their arrival at Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay in Hawaii. 2/17/1972, Oahu, Hawaii Kaneohe MCAS. Crowd.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8462-03-04, Sign reading "Aloha President & Mrs. Nixon" at Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay in Hawaii. 2/17/1972, Oahu, Hawaii Kaneohe MCAS. Sign.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8462-05-11, A crowd greets President Nixon and Pat Nixon as they deplane at Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay in Hawaii. 2/17/1972, Oahu, Hawaii Kaneohe MCAS. Air Force One, Spirit of 76, President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Crowd.

    Roll WHPO-8463 Photographer: Schumaker, Byron | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-8463-02-04, Luggage being unloaded from a Pan American (Pan Am) aircraft at Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay in Hawaii. 2/17/1972, Oahu, Hawaii Kaneohe Marine Corps Air Station, MCAS, airplane. unidentified ground crew.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8463-05-06, A crowd greets President Nixon and Pat Nixon as they emerge from Air Force One upon arrival at Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay in Hawaii. 2/17/1972, Oahu, Hawaii Kaneohe Marine Corps Air Station, MCAS, airplane. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, crowd.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8463-08-17, 19-23, Pilot and crew in the cockpit of an aircraft during a flight. 2/17/1972, Oahu, Hawaii Kaneohe MCAS, airplane. Cockpit, Pilot, Crew.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8463-18, Landing strip. 2/17/1972, Oahu, Hawaii Kaneohe MCAS, airplane. Landing strip.

    Roll WHPO-8464 Photographer: Schumaker, Byron | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-8464-, Reporters and Press corps members at a briefing and on a plane. 2/17/1972, Honolulu, Hawaii, air enroute, airplane. Helen Thomas, press corps members.

    Roll WHPO-8465 Photographer: Schumaker, Byron | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-8465-, Unidentified men pointing to a map while on board a plane. Landing at Honolulu. 2/17/1972, air, Honolulu, Hawaii air. unidentified men, pilot.

    Roll WHPO-8470 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-8470-01A, President Richard Nixon and Pat Nixon Board Air Force One (Spirit of 76). 2/17/1972, Oahu, Hawaii airplane, Kaneohe MCAS. President Nixon, Pat Nixon.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8470-02A-03A, President Nixon and Ron Ziegler stand up inside Air Force One (Spirit of 76). 2/17/1972, Air Air Force One (Spirit of 76). President Nixon, Ron Ziegler, Staff.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8470-08A-12A, President Nixon and Pat Nixon arrive in Hawaii and are welcomed by Senator Hiram Fong, Mrs. Hiram Fong (Ellyn Lo), and other officials at Kaneohe Marine Corps Air Base. 2/17/1972, Oahu, Hawaii airplane, Kaneohe MCAS. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Senator Hiram Fong, Ellyn Lo, Officials.

    Roll WHPO-8474 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-8474-03-05, President Nixon, Pat Nixon, and William Rogers exit from a helicopter in Hawaii. 2/17/1972, Oahu, Hawaii Hawaii. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, William Rogers, officials.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8474-06-11, President Nixon and Pat Nixon exit from an aircraft and and greet well-wishers in Hawaii. 2/17/1972, Oahu, Hawaii Kaneohe MCAS, tarmac. President Nixon, Pat Nixon.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8474-09A, President Nixon and Pat Nixon exit from an aircraft and and greet well-wishers in Hawaii. 2/17/1972, Oahu, Hawaii Kaneohe MCAS, tarmac. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, William Rogers.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8474-12, Close-up of President Nixon wearing traditional red floral leis. 2/17/1972, Oahu, Hawaii Kaneohe MCAS, tarmac. President Nixon.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8474-13, Close-up of President Nixon wearing traditional red floral leis. 2/17/1972, Oahu, Hawaii Kaneohe MCAS, tarmac. President Nixon.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8474-14, Close-up of President Nixon wearing traditional red floral leis. 2/17/1972, Oahu, Hawaii Kaneohe MCAS, tarmac. President Nixon.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8474-15, Close-up of President Nixon wearing traditional red floral leis. 2/17/1972, Oahu, Hawaii Kaneohe MCAS, tarmac. President Nixon.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8474-16-17, Unidentified men working at a table. 2/17/1972, unknown unknown. unidentified men.

  • 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-521
      Briefing by Harry Dent and Robert Dole. (2/17/1972, Family Theater, White House)

      Runtime: 1:12:00

      Keywords: Briefings, public briefings, statements to the press (see also Press conferences, news conferences, interviews, media)

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

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

    K - Informal Presidential Remarks

    • WHCA-SR-K-255
      Airport arrival-Oahu, HI. (2/17/1972)

      Keywords: People's Republic of China, Trips

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

    P - Formal Presidential Remarks

    • WHCA-SR-P-720210
      Remarks by President Nixon on departure for the People's Republic of China. (2/17/1972)

      Runtime: 3:45

      Keywords: People's Republic of China, Trips

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

    T - China Advance Team

    • WHCA-SR-T-026
      Walker, Chapin, start 0805. (2/17/1972)

      Runtime: 48:00:00

      Keywords: People's Republic of China, trips

      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-5066
      China Trip: Departure from the White House. People's Republic of China
      Undetermined
      Runtime: 0:40
    • WHCA-5067
      China Trip: Departure from the White House. People's Republic of China
      Undetermined
      Runtime: 0:40
    • WHCA-5068
      China Trip: Departure from the White House. People's Republic of China
      Eastern Educational Network
      Runtime: 0:40
    • WHCA-5069
      Oval Room Test Tape.
      NBC
      Runtime: 00:11:20
    • WHCA-5070
      "The Longest Day: The President Departs". People's Republic of China
      NBC
      Runtime: 01:05:06
    • WHCA-5071
      "Martin Agronsky: Evening Edition".
      NBC
      Runtime: 00:29:39
    • WHCA-5074
      Weekly News Summary, Tape III.
      ALL NETWORKS
      Runtime: 00:56:03

      8. Mudd: President Nixon's departure to China; Nixon delivers a speech to gathered assembly of officials at the White House. Time Code Start: 18:07. Keywords: Presidents, speeches, travel, trips, Nixon trips, international, departures, People's Republic of China. Network: ABC.

      9. Smith: Per Soviet Union newspaper Pravda USSR doesn't object to Nixon's China if not used against them. Time Code Start: 22:55. Keywords: Presidents, travel, trips, Nixon trips, international, People's Republic of China, USSR, Soviet Union, Russia. Network: ABC.

      10. Film report on protests by white parents from Richmond, Virginia drive to Washington, D.C.. Time Code Start: 23:16. Keywords: desegregation, racism, racial profiling, racial discrimination, civil rights, African Americans, demonstrations, demonostraters. Network: ABC.

      11. Smith/Troelstrup: New York City Chinatown Chinese New Year; Chinese-American comments on President Nixon's China trip; Chinese Journal newspaper chief editor H.W. Hung,. Time Code Start: 25:50. Keywords: Presidents, travel, trips, Nixon trips, international, People's Republic of China, holidays, celebrations; public opinions; polls. Network: ABC.

      12. Harry Reasoner commentary on the benefits of President Nixon's China trip. Time Code Start: 28:53. Keywords: Presidents, travel, trips, Nixon trips, international, People's Republic of China. Network: ABC.

      13. Film report of President Nixon's departure to China/ Nixon delivers a speech to a gathered assembly at the White House and departure from Andrews Air Force Base. Time Code Start: 30:44. Keywords: Presidents, speeches, travel, trips, Nixon trips, international, departures, People's Republic of China. Network: NBC.

      14. John Chancellor's commentary before his departure with the press and President Nixon to China. Time Code Start: 34:27. Keywords: Presidents, travel, trips, Nixon trips, international, People's Republic of China, speeches, statements, press conferences, news conferences, interviews, news. Network: NBC.

      15. Utley/Valeriani: Tet Offensive has not materialized; U.S. officials expect possible attack after President Nixon's China trip. Time Code Start: 35:42. Keywords: Presidents, travel, trips, Nixon trips, international, Vietnam War, bombings, holidays. Network: NBC.

      16. Report on the U.S. air strikes in North Vietnam/ film report of troop withdrawal from South Vietnam and Vietnamization of the war. Time Code Start: 37:11. Keywords: Vietnam War, aircraft, bombings, troops, withdrawals, departures. Network: NBC.

      17. Report on the casualty rate in Vietnam and Paris Peace Talks cancellations with possible resumptions. Time Code Start: 39:33. Keywords: Paris Peace Talks, Vietnam War, treaty, treaties, negotiations, killed in action, KIA, death tolls, fatalities, casualty, casualties, military, troops. Network: NBC.

      18. David Brinkley commentary on the damage of the Vietnam War to South Vietnam with film. Time Code Start: 40:20. Keywords: Vietnam War. Network: NBC.

      19. Film report on protests by white parents from Richmond, Virginia drive to Washington, D.C.. Time Code Start: 42:51. Keywords: demonstrations, rally, protesters, demonstrators, demonstrators, desegregation, racism, racial profiling, racial discrimination, civil rights, schools, students, transportation, busing. Network: NBC.

      20. Film report on student registration of the 1972 election in Champaign, Illinois. Time Code Start: 44:46. Keywords: Presidential elections, candidates, campaigns, campaigning, conventions, delegations, voting, students. Network: NBC.

      21. Film report of President Nixon's departure to China/ Nixon delivers a speech to a gathered assembly at the White House. Time Code Start: 47:55. Keywords: Presidents, travel, trips, Nixon trips, international, departures, People's Republic of China. Network: CBS.

      22. Film report on protests by white parents from Richmond, Virginia drive to Washington, D.C.. Time Code Start: 50:29. Keywords: demonstrations, rally, protesters, demonstrators, demonstrators, desegregation, racism, racial profiling, civil rights, racial discrimination, African Americans, schools, students, transportation, busing. Network: CBS.

      23. Report on battles and bombings in Vietnam and film of the departure of the U.S. Kitty Hawk to Vietnam. Time Code Start: 52:56. Keywords: Vietnam War, bombings, Armed Forces, Navy, Marines, ships, America's Flagship, aircraft carriers, CV-64, Kitty Hawk–class supercarrier. Network: CBS.

      24. Report on the casualty rate in Vietnam. Time Code Start: 55:05. Keywords: Vietnam War, killed in action, KIA, death tolls, fatalities, casualty, casualties, military, troops. Network: CBS.
    • WHCA-5146
      "China News Summary", Tape I.
      ALL NETWORKS
      Runtime: 1:30

      1. Smith/Donaldson/Koppel: President Nixon leaves for China, departing White House lawn via helicopter for Andrews AFB. Time Code Start: 00:00. Keywords: Presidents, travel, trips, Nixon trips, international, People's Republic of China. Network: ABC.

      2. Smith/Troelstrup: New York City Chinatown Chinese New Year; Chinese-American comments on President Nixon's China trip; Chinese Journal newspaper chief editor H.W. Hung. Time Code Start: 05:13. Keywords: Presidents, travel, trips, Nixon trips, international, People's Republic of China, cities, neighborhoods, immigrants. Network: ABC.

      3. Reasoner: Commentary on the China trip. Time Code Start: 08:16. Keywords: President Nixon, travel, trips, People's Republic of China. Network: ABC.

      4. Utley: President Nixon leaves for China, departing White House lawn via helicopter for Andrews AFB. Time Code Start: 10:20. Keywords: Presidents, travel, trips, Nixon trips, international, People's Republic of China. Network: NBC.

      5. Chancellor: Commentary on the China trip. Time Code Start: 13:20. Keywords: President Nixon, travel, trips, People's Republic of China. Network: NBC.

      6. Mudd/Kalb: President Nixon leaves for China, departing White House lawn via helicopter for Andrews AFB. Time Code Start: 15:18. Keywords: Presidents, travel, trips, Nixon trips, international, People's Republic of China. Network: CBS.

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