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February 18, 1972

Introduction

This almanac page for Friday, February 18, 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.

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Next Date: Saturday, February 19, 1972

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 Armstrong Residence, Kaneohe MCAS, Hawaii

  • 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.

    Digitized versions can be found at HathiTrust.

  • 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.

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

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. V, United Nations, 1969-1972

    Appointment of UN Development Program Administrator

    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

    Cyprus

    Vol. XXXVI, Energy Crisis, 1969-1974

    April 15, 1971-March 11, 1972

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

    Malta

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

    Iraq 1972

    • 298. Telegram 1501 From the Embassy in the Soviet Union to the Department of State, Moscow, February 18, 1972, 1351Z

      The Embassy reported on the communiqué signed by the Iraqis and the Soviets following a visit to Moscow by Saddam Hussein and other Ba’ath officials.

      Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Files 1970–73, POL 7 IRAQ. Confidential. Repeated to Amman, Beirut, Cairo, Jidda, Kuwait, London, Manama, Paris, Tel Aviv, Tehran, and USUN.

    Vol. E-5, Part 1, Documents on Sub-Saharan Africa, 1969-1972

    The Horn

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

    U.S. Relations with India and Pakistan, 1972

    • 227. Telegram 1622 From the Embassy in Pakistan to the Department of State, Islamabad, February 18, 1972, 1800Z

      The Embassy transmitted a message from Pakistani President Bhutto to President Nixon in which Bhutto reviewed Pakistan’s grievances and concerns regarding India in the hope that they would factor into Nixon’s discussions with Chinese leaders during Nixon’s impending visit to China.

      Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 627, Country Files, Middle East, Pakistan, Vol. IX, Jan–31 Aug 72. Secret; Immediate; Exdis.

    Vol. E-10, Documents on American Republics, 1969-1972

    Colombia

    • 164. Memorandum of Conversation, Washington, February 18, 1972., Washington, February 18, 1972

      United States and Colombian officials discussed three issues: coffee, the draft treaty on Quita Sueno, and expropriation policy.

      Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Files 1970–73, POL COL–US. Limited Official Use. Drafted by Taylor. The meeting was held in Assistant Secretary Meyer’s office in the Department of State. The treaty on Quita Sueno is in telegram 165684 to Bogotá and Managua, September 11. (Ibid., POL 4 COL–US)

  • 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-8449 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-8449-, Clark MacGregor with members of the Minnesota State Legislature. 2/18/1972, Washington, D.C. unknown. MacGregor, Minnesota legislators.

  • 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.

    I - Various Administration Events

    • WHCA-SR-I-102
      Dolf Droge's remarks on WRC-AM. (2/18/1972, [None listed])

      Runtime: 60:00:00

      Keywords: Radio

      Production credits: No feed information listed; Recorded by ACH (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-5075
      "Thirty Minutes".
      Undetermined
      Runtime: 0:30
    • WHCA-5076
      "Martin Agronsky: Evening Edition". Julie Nixon Eisenhower.

      Runtime: 00:29:42
    • WHCA-5077
      "The Dick Cavett Show".

      Runtime: 01:29:53
    • WHCA-5124
      Weekly News Summary.
      ALL NETWORKS
      Runtime: 01:28:08

      1. Smith/Miller: The air war. Time Code Start: 00:00. Keywords: Vietnam War, bombings, aircraft, military, weapons. Network: ABC.

      2. Smith/Reynolds: Senator Muskie in Florida. Time Code Start: 02:40. Keywords: elections, campaigns, campaigning, primaries, candidates, voting, speeches. Network: ABC.

      3. Smith/Jackson: Mayor John Lindsay in Florida. Time Code Start: 05:03. Keywords: elections, campaigns, campaigning, primaries, candidates, voting, speeches. Network: ABC.

      4. Utley/Chancellor: President Nixon in Hawaii, stop over enroute to China. Time Code Start: 08:12. Keywords: Presidents, travel, trips, Nixon trips, international, People's Republic of China. Network: NBC.

      5. Brinkley: Drugs. Time Code Start: 11:10. Keywords: drugs, alcohol, alcoholism, addicts, addiction, prevention, programs, investigations, reports. Network: NBC.

      6. Mudd/Curtis: No death in California (Reagan). Time Code Start: 13:23. Keywords: jails, penal institutions, incarceration, penitentiary, inmates, capital punishments, death sentences, death penalty. Network: CBS.

      7. Mudd/Shaw: Alchy report. Time Code Start: 17:24. Keywords: news, reports. Network: CBS.

      8. Mudd/Jones: The Vietnam War and the men who like fighting it. Time Code Start: 20:44. Keywords: Vietnam War, military, troops. Network: CBS.

      9. Mudd/Morton: Senator Muskie in Florida. Time Code Start: 22:03. Keywords: elections, campaigns, campaigning, primaries, candidates, speeches. Network: CBS.

      10. Mudd: Navy blocks officers from going to certain graduate schools (Secretary of Defense Laird, Herbert). Time Code Start: 29:58. Keywords: cabinet, advisors, military, speeches, statements. Network: CBS.
    • WHCA-5146
      "China News Summary", Tape I.
      ALL NETWORKS
      Runtime: 1:30

      7. Smith/Reasoner/Jarriel: The China trip. Time Code Start: 18:00. Keywords: President Nixon, travel, trips, People's Republic of China. Network: ABC.

      8. Smith: Commentary on Sinomania. Time Code Start: 21:32. Keywords: People's Republic of China, Chinese, Asian. Network: ABC.

      9. Utley/Chancellor: President Nixon in Hawaii, stop over enroute to China. Time Code Start: 23:12. Keywords: Presidents, travel, trips, Nixon trips, international, People's Republic of China, Hawaiian. Network: NBC.

Context (External Sources)