February 18, 1973

The Daily Diary files represent a consolidated record of the President's activities. Visit the finding aid to learn more.

• Original typewritten diary (PDF)

The President's day began at Key Biscayne, Florida

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.

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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.

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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.

• Annotated and Unmarked News Summaries [Note: Although there was no News Summary on this date, due to the way News Summary products were compiled, you should also consult nearby days for potentially relevant materials.]

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)
• Original audio recording (MP3)

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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.

• No President's Daily Brief delivered on this date

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. XVIII, China, 1973-1976

Kissinger's Visits to Beijing and the Establishment of the Liaison Offices, January 1973-May 1973

• 13. Memorandum of Conversation, Beijing, February 18, 1973, 2:43-7:15 p.m.

  Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Kissinger Office Files, Box 98, Country Files, Far East, HAK China Trip, Memcons & Reports (originals), February 1973. Top Secret; Sensitive; Exclusively Eyes Only. The meeting took place in the Great Hall of the People. All brackets are in the original.

Vol. XXV, Arab-Israeli Crisis and War, 1973

Arab-Israeli Crisis and War, 1973

• 21. Message From Egyptian President Sadat to President Nixon, Cairo, February 18, 1973

  Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Kissinger Office Files, Box 131, Country Files, Middle East, Egypt/Ismail, Vol. II, January 1–Feb. 23, 1973. No classification marking. Marked “Unofficial Translation.”

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.

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-E0290 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: Color

• Frame(s): WHPO-E0290-02-12, Far East Tour. The Great Wall of China. Chinese citizens. 2/18/1973, Peking, China Great Wall, Hall of the People. unidentified Chinese citizens.
• Frame(s): WHPO-E0290-13-16, Far East Tour. Décor and Interior views of the Hall of the People rooms. 2/18/1973, Peking, China Great Wall, Hall of the People. unidentified Chinese citizens.

Roll WHPO-E0291 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: Color

• Frame(s): WHPO-E0291-01-15, Far East Tour. Henry Kissinger seated alongside a Chinese official while attending a concert. 2/18/1973, Peking, China concert hall, Great Wall. Henry Kissinger, Chinese and American officials, Chinese citizens, Americans.
• Frame(s): WHPO-E0291-16-37, Far East Tour. The Great Wall of China. 2/18/1973, Peking, China concert hall, Great Wall. Henry Kissinger, Chinese and American officials, Chinese citizens, Americans.

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-6129
  "Face The Nation" AND "Issues and Answers". Charles Colson.
  NBC
  Runtime: 1:00
• WHCA-6130
  "Meet the Press".
  ALL NETWORKS
  Runtime: 00:29:43
• WHCA-6136
  Weekly News Summary, Tape I.
  ALL NETWORKS
  Runtime: 1:00
  
  25. Utley/Perkins: POWs at Clark Air Force Base. Time Code Start: 58:34. Keywords: Vietnam War, Vietnam Prisoner of War, releases, arrivals, Armed Forces, military, air bases, airfields, airports, hospitals. Network: NBC.
• WHCA-6137
  Weekly News Summary, Tape II.
  ALL NETWORKS
  Runtime: 01:04:31
  
  1. Utley/Briggs: Iowa welcomes its POW. Time Code Start: 00:00. Keywords: Vietnam War, Vietnam Prisoner of War, releases, military air bases, airports. Network: NBC.
  
  2. Utley/Kiker: Freedom of information. Time Code Start: 02:21. Keywords: media, newspapers, magazines, publications, civil rights, constitutional rights, First Amendment. Network: NBC.

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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.

• February 1973 Broadcast Index

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