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February 23, 1972

Introduction

This almanac page for Wednesday, February 23, 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: Tuesday, February 22, 1972

Next Date: Thursday, February 24, 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. II, Organization and Management of U.S. Foreign Policy, 1969-1972

    The Intelligence Community and the White House

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

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

    • 53. Note From the Soviet Leadership to President Nixon, Moscow, February 23, 1972

      Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 493, President’s Trip Files, Dobrynin/Kissinger, 1972, Vol. 9 [Pt. 1]. No classification marking. According to the handwritten notations on the document, Haig received the note from Sokolov at 4:45 p.m. on February 23.

    Vol. XVII, China, 1969-1972

    China, October 1971-February 1972

    • 197. Memorandum of Conversation, Beijing, February 23, 1972, 2-6 p.m.

      Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, White House Special Files, President’s Office Files, Box 87, Memoranda for the President. Top Secret; Sensitive; Exclusively Eyes Only. The meeting was held in the President’s Guest House.

    Vol. XVII, China, 1969-1972

    China, October 1971-February 1972

    • 198. Memorandum of Conversation, Beijing, February 23, 1972, 3 p.m.

      Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Files 1970–73, POL 7 US/NIXON. Secret; Nodis; Homer. The meeting was held in Villa 5 of the Guest House Complex. Drafted by Platt and approved by Rogers on February 28. A complete set of the Rogers–Chi P’eng-fei memoranda of conversation is also ibid., Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Kissinger Office Files, Box 91, Country Files–Near East, Memoranda of Conversation between Secretary Rogers and PRC Officials, February 1972. Rogers met with Chi February 22–25 and 28. He had a brief meeting with Chou on February 27. He also attended the February 26 meeting with Nixon and Chou; see Document 201. See also Foreign Relations, 1969–1976, vol. E–13, Documents 91, 94, 101, 105, 107.

    Vol. XXI, Chile, 1969-1973

    Cool and Correct: The U.S. Response to the Allende Administration, November 5, 1970-December 31, 1972

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

    Malta

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

    U.S. Relations with India and Pakistan, 1972

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

    Bangladesh, December 1971-December 1972

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

    Nicaragua

    • 513. Telegram 446 From the Embassy in Nicaragua to the Department of State, February 23, 1972, 0132Z., February 23, 1972, 0132Z

      The Embassy reported that President Somoza’s Liberal Party had crushed the Conservative Party in the February 6 elections, and the loss actually enhanced the chances that an opposition coalition would emerge for the 1974 elections. The Embassy concluded that the election results and long range implications did not threaten U.S. interests.

      Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Files 1970–73, POL 14 NIC. Confidential; Priority. It was repeated to Guatemala, Tegucigalpa, San Salvador, San José, USCINCSO, and USCINCSO for POLAD.

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

    • 92. Memorandum of Conversation, Beijing February 23, 1972, 9:35 a.m.-12:34 p.m., Beijing, February 23, 1972, 9:35 a.m.-12:34 p.m.

      President’s Assistant for National Security Affairs Kissinger and Chinese Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Ch’iao Kuan-hua discussed the communiqué, confidential information on Soviet conventional and strategic weaponry, and the current status of U.S.-Soviet negotiations.

      Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Kissinger Office Files, Box 92, Country Files, Far East, China, President’s Trip, Feb 1972, HAK Conversations. Top Secret; Sensitive; Exclusively Eyes Only. No drafting information appears on the memorandum. Ellipses in the source text. Also present on the Chinese side was Yeh Chien-ying, Vice Chairman of the Military Commission. The meeting was held at the Guest House, Villa 2. Tabs A-C are attached but not published.

  • 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-8451 Photographer: Schumacher, Karl | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-8451-, Vice President Agnew addressing the National Governors Conference. 2/23/1972, Washington, D.C. Washington Hilton Hotel. Spiro Agnew, governors, press corps members.

    Roll WHPO-8452 Photographer: Schumacher, Karl | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-8452-, Nidecker receiving a presentation. 2/23/1972, Washington, D.C. unknown. Nidecker, young women.

    Roll WHPO-8453 Photographer: Schumacher, Karl | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-8453-, Vice President Agnew standing with Governor Waller. 2/23/1972, Washington, D.C. Vice Presidential Office, Executive Office Building. Spiro Agnew, Governor Waller.

    Roll WHPO-8454 Photographer: Schumacher, Karl | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-8454-05A-32A, Reception for Vice President Agnew. 2/23/1972, [Location undetermined] [Location undetermined]. Spiro Agnew, Judy Agnew, Frank Sinatra, other guests.

    Roll WHPO-8455 Photographer: Schumacher, Karl | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-8455-, Vice President Agnew standing with Fred Malek. 2/23/1972, Washington, D.C. Vice Presidential Office, Executive Office Building. Spiro Agnew, Fred Malek.

    Roll WHPO-8529 Photographer: Schumaker, Byron | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-8529-01A-07A, Pat Nixon attending a reception at Evergreen Peoples Commune. 2/23/1972, China room, Evergreen Peoples Commune. Pat Nixon, Chinese officials, children, adults.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8529-08A-13A, 22A, Pat Nixon touring grounds of the Evergreen Peoples Commune. 2/23/1972, China exterior and hallway, Evergreen Peoples Commune. Pat Nixon, Chinese officials, children, adults.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8529-09A, Pat Nixon touring grounds of the Evergreen Peoples Commune. Pat is pictures beneath an entryway. 2/23/1972, China exterior and hallway, Evergreen Peoples Commune. Pat Nixon, Chinese officials,locals, and members of the press.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8529-13A, Pat Nixon pictured with a young girl holding a scale during her tour of the grounds of the Evergreen Peoples Commune. 2/23/1972, China interior room, Evergreen Peoples Commune. Pat Nixon, unidentified girl, unidentified young man.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8529-14A, Scene of young children at their desks in the Evergreen Peoples Commune. 2/23/1972, China classroom, Evergreen Peoples Commune. young children of the Evergreen Peoples Commune.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8529-14A-21A, 23A-29A, Pat Nixon touring classrooms at Evergreen Peoples Commune. 2/23/1972, China classrooms, Evergreen Peoples Commune. Pat Nixon, Chinese officials, children, adults.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8529-30A-36A, Pat Nixon interacting with students at Evergreen Peoples Commune. 2/23/1972, China classrooms, Evergreen Peoples Commune. Pat Nixon, Chinese officials, children, adults.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8529-32A, Pat Nixon holding the hands of a young girl at the Evergreen Peoples Commune. Members of the press stand behind them in the background. 2/23/1972, China classroom, Evergreen Peoples Commune. Pat Nixon, young Chinese student, members of the press, unidentified women.

    Roll WHPO-8530 Photographer: Schumaker, Byron | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-8530-02A-07, A teacher in front of a classroom. 2/23/1972, China classrooms, Evergreen Peoples Commune. Pat Nixon, Chinese officials, children, adults.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8530-04, A teacher stands in front of a chalkboard while holding a sign with Chinese characters on it. 2/23/1972, China classroom, Evergreen Peoples Commune. Chinese schoolteacher.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8530-07A-08A, 28A-36A, Pat Nixon touring Evergreen Peoples Commune. 2/23/1972, China various sites, Evergreen Peoples Commune. Pat Nixon, Chinese officials, children, adults.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8530-11-25A, Pat Nixon visiting classrooms in Evergreen Peoples Commune. 2/23/1972, China classrooms, Evergreen Peoples Commune. Pat Nixon, Chinese officials, children, adults.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8530-13, Pat Nixon standing with a female student and another woman in front of a Chalkboard during her visit to the Evergreen Peoples Commune. 2/23/1972, China classroom, Evergreen Peoples Commune. Pat Nixon, Chinese student, unidentified woman.

    Roll WHPO-8531 Photographer: Schumaker, Byron | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-8531-02-03, Pat Nixon at a reception. 2/23/1972, China room, Evergreen Peoples Commune. Pat Nixon, Chinese officials, children, adults.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8531-05-07, 11-13, Pat Nixon visiting classrooms. 2/23/1972, China classrooms, Evergreen Peoples Commune. Pat Nixon, Chinese officials, children, adults.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8531-08-09, 15-17, 26-37, Pat Nixon touring grounds of Evergreen Peoples Commune. 2/23/1972, China exterior Evergreen Peoples Commune. Pat Nixon, Chinese officials, children, adults.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8531-12, Pat Nixon sitting among students in a classroom during her tour of the Evergreen People Commune. 2/23/1972, China classroom, Evergreen Peoples Commune. Pat Nixon, Chinese officials, children, adults.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8531-18-20, Pat Nixon watching a 'ping pong' (table tennis) game. 2/23/1972, China room, Evergreen Peoples Commune. Pat Nixon, Chinese officials, children, adults.

    Roll WHPO-8532 Photographer: Schumaker, Byron | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-8532-02-15, Pat Nixon visiting a store at the Evergreen Peoples Commune with other customers. 2/23/1972, China store, Evergreen Peoples Commune. Pat Nixon, Chinese officials, children, adults.

    Roll WHPO-8533 Photographer: Schumaker, Byron | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-8533-01A-03A, 06A, 08A-23A, 33-35, Pat Nixon touring grounds of Evergreen Peoples Commune. 2/23/1972, China farm, Evergreen Peoples Commune. Pat Nixon, Chinese officials, adults.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8533-04A-05A, 07A, Pat Nixon touring the Evergreen Peoples Commune near a pig pen. 2/23/1972, China farm, Evergreen Peoples Commune. Pat Nixon, Chinese officials, adults.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8533-07A, Pat Nixon touring the Evergreen Peoples Commune near a pig pen. 2/23/1972, China farm, Evergreen Peoples Commune. Pat Nixon, Chinese officials and citizens, members of the press.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8533-24-27A, Pat Nixon visiting the Evergreen Peoples Commune garden areas. 2/23/1972, China farm, Evergreen Peoples Commune. Pat Nixon, Chinese officials, adults.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8533-28-32, Pat Nixon talking with female gardener near a plant seedling plot at the Evergreen Peoples Commune. 2/23/1972, China farm, Evergreen Peoples Commune. Pat Nixon, Chinese officials, adults.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8533-31A, Pat Nixon talking with female gardener near a plant seedling plot at the Evergreen Peoples Commune. 2/23/1972, China farm, Evergreen Peoples Commune. Pat Nixon, Chinese officials, unidentified women.

    Roll WHPO-8534 Photographer: Schumaker, Byron | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-8534-02A-30A, Pat Nixon visiting a glassware factory, interacting with glass flower artist workers. 2/23/1972, Peking, China glassware factory. Pat Nixon, Chinese officials, adults.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8534-31A-35A, A glass floral bouquet stands on a table set for tea at the glass factory while workers stand nearby looking at it. 2/23/1972, Peking, China glassware factory. Pat Nixon, Chinese officials, adults.

    Roll WHPO-8535 Photographer: Schumaker, Byron | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-8535-01A, A Red Army soldier stands on guard near an entrance as the snow falls, a red and gold sign in Chinese is behind him. 2/23/1972, Peking, China street. Red Army soldier.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8535-01A-10A, 12A, 17A, Rainy street scenes in a poor neighborhood. Buildings and bicyclists on the street. 2/23/1972, Peking, China streets, glassware factory. Pat Nixon, Chinese officials, adults.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8535-11A, A man riding a horse drawn cart past run down houses in a poor neighborhood. 2/23/1972, Peking, China street. Cart driver.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8535-13A, A horse drawn cart and bicyclist on a street near buildings and houses. 2/23/1972, Peking, China street. Red Army soldier.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8535-18A-35A, Pat Nixon watching artist workers make glass flowers at a glassware factory. 2/23/1972, Peking, China glassware factory. Pat Nixon, Chinese officials, factory artist workers.

    Roll WHPO-8536 Photographer: Schumaker, Byron | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-8536-02A-16A, Pat Nixon interacting with glass factory flower glassware artist workers. 2/23/1972, Peking, China glassware factory. Pat Nixon, Chinese officials, adults.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8536-02A-16A, Pat Nixon looking at object with factory workers. 2/23/1972, Peking, China glassware factory. Pat Nixon, Chinese officials, adults.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8536-17A-24A, Pat Nixon interacting with glass factory flower-artist workers and arrangers. 2/23/1972, Peking, China glassware factory. Pat Nixon, Chinese officials, adults.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8536-25A-28A, Arranged flowers. 2/23/1972, Peking, China glassware factory. Pat Nixon, Chinese officials, adults.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8536-29A-30A, Wall painting. 2/23/1972, Peking, China glassware factory. Pat Nixon, Chinese officials, adults.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8536-34A, Pat Nixon stands with two women as she receives a framed work of art. 2/23/1972, Peking, China glassware factory. Pat Nixon, Chinese officials, adults.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8536-36A, Exterior of factory. 2/23/1972, Peking, China glassware factory. Pat Nixon, Chinese officials, adults.

    Roll WHPO-8537 Photographer: Schumaker, Byron | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-8537-01A-11A, Single bicyclists and a cargo bike riding on the wet winter street. 2/23/1972, Peking, China streets. Chinese citizens.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8537-01A-11A, Single bicyclists and a cargo bike riding on the wet winter street near a street sign written in Chinese. 2/23/1972, Peking, China streets. Chinese citizens.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8537-11, Single bicyclists and a cargo bike riding on the wet winter street near a street sign written in Chinese. 2/23/1972, Peking, China streets. Chinese citizens.

    Roll WHPO-8538 Photographer: Schumaker, Byron | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-8538-04-07, A male glassware maker working at the glass factory in Peking, China. 2/23/1972, Peking, China glassware factory. Pat Nixon, unidentified man and women.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8538-09-10, Pat Nixon saying goodbye to a woman at the glass factory. 2/23/1972, Peking, China glassware factory. Pat Nixon, unidentified man and women.

    Roll WHPO-8539 Photographer: Schumaker, Byron | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-8539-01A-06A, President and Pat Nixon, Chou En-Lai, and others watching an exhibition of badminton and gymnastics. 2/23/1972, Peking, China Capitol Gymnasium. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Chou En-Lai, William Rogers, Haldeman, Chinese officials, American officials, military band, athletes, audience.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8539-07A-09A, Red Army band members holding their musical instruments while seated watching an exhibition of badminton and gymnastics. 2/23/1972, Peking, China Capitol Gymnasium. Red Army military band.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8539-10A-11A, Gymnastics team members performing. 2/23/1972, Peking, China Capitol Gymnasium. Female gymnastics athlete.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8539-12A-20A, The Chinese badminton teams playing exhibition exhibition games in the stadium. 2/23/1972, Peking, China Capitol Gymnasium. Badminton team athletes.

    Roll WHPO-8540 Photographer: Schumaker, Byron | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-8540-01A, Large Chairman Mao Tse-tung poster. 2/23/1972, Peking, China Capitol Gymnasium. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Chou En-Lai, gymnasts band, audience.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8540-03A-08A, President Nixon, Pat Nixon, and Chou En-Lai watching gymnasts perform at Capitol Gymnasium. Gymnasts performing in the gymnasium. A military band at Capitol Gymnasium during President Nixon's visit. 2/23/1972, Peking, China Capitol Gymnasium. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Chou En-Lai, gymnasts band, audience.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8540-09A, 13A-16A, 18A-31A, Gymnasts performing. 2/23/1972, Peking, China Capitol Gymnasium. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Chou En-Lai, gymnasts band, audience.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8540-10A-12A, 17A, 33A-34A, Crowd watching gymnastics. 2/23/1972, Peking, China Capitol Gymnasium. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Chou En-Lai, gymnasts band, audience.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8540-18A, Gymnasts wearing all white walking out onto the gymnasium floor to perform. 2/23/1972, Peking, China Capitol Gymnasium. Male gymnasts.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8540-34A, Crowd watching gymnasts lined up around a podium waiting to perform. 2/23/1972, Peking, China Capitol Gymnasium. Crows, gymnasts.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8540-35A, Military band performing. 2/23/1972, Peking, China Capitol Gymnasium. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Chou En-Lai, gymnasts band, audience.

    Roll WHPO-8541 Photographer: Schumaker, Byron | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-8541-02-10, Crowd watching sports performance. 2/23/1972, Peking, China Capitol Gymnasium. athletes, military band, audience.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8541-11-21, 25A-26A, Athletes playing badminton. 2/23/1972, Peking, China Capitol Gymnasium. Chinese athletes, military band, audience members.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8541-21A-24A, Military band watching sports performance. 2/23/1972, Peking, China Capitol Gymnasium. athletes, military band, audience.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8541-27A-31A, Athletes playing ping pong. 2/23/1972, Peking, China Capitol Gymnasium. athletes, military band, audience.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8541-32A, Military band playing. 2/23/1972, Peking, China Capitol Gymnasium. athletes, military band, audience.

    Roll WHPO-8542 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-8542-02-16, 22-23, President Nixon consulting papers while seated on a chair. 2/23/1972, Peking, China room, Tiao Yu Tai. President Nixon, unidentified staff.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8542-04, President Nixon consulting papers while seated on a chair. An open briefcase sits open at his feet. 2/23/1972, Peking, China room, Tiao Yu Tai. President Nixon.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8542-06, President Nixon consulting papers while seated on a chair. An open briefcase sits open at his feet. 2/23/1972, Peking, China room, Tiao Yu Tai. President Nixon.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8542-16, President Nixon consulting papers and drinking tea while seated on a chair. 2/23/1972, Peking, China room, Tiao Yu Tai. President Nixon.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8542-17-21, President Nixon consulting papers while seated at a desk. 2/23/1972, Peking, China room, Tiao Yu Tai. President Nixon, servants.

    Roll WHPO-8543 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-8543-01A-09A, President Nixon meeting with staff members around a conference table at the Tiao Yu Tia Presidential Guest House conference room. 2/23/1972, Peking, China conference room, Tiao Yu Tai. President Nixon, staff members.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8543-10A-18A, President Nixon consulting papers while seated in an armchair at the Tiao Yu Tia Presidential Guest House. Handwritten notes he made are seen on a legal pad of paper on the arm of the chair. 2/23/1972, Peking, China room, Tiao Yu Tai. President Nixon, staff members.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8543-12A, President Nixon consulting papers while seated in an armchair at he Tiao Yu Tia Presidential Guest House. Handwritten notes he made are seen on a legal pad of paper on the arm of the chair. 2/23/1972, Peking, China room, Tiao Yu Tai. President Nixon.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8543-16A, President Nixon consulting papers while seated in an armchair at he Tiao Yu Tia Presidential Guest House. Handwritten notes on a legal pad sit in his lap. 2/23/1972, Peking, China room, Tiao Yu Tai. President Nixon.

    Roll WHPO-8544 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-8544-02-11, 13-15, A wide view of Chinese audience members at the gymnastic and sports exhibition event for President Nixon and Chou En-Lai. 2/23/1972, Peking, China Capitol Gymnasium. civilians, military personnel.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8544-12, The Chinese Red Guard military section of the audience at the gymnastic and sports exhibition event in the Capital Gymnasium, for President Nixon and Chou En-Lai. All face one direction, arms down, excepting one person holding up a pair of binoculars. 2/23/1972, Peking, China Capit0l Gymnasium. Members of the Chinese Red Guard.

    Roll WHPO-8545 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-8545-01A-03A, President Nixon seated at a table with Chou En-Lai and others. 2/23/1972, Peking, China Capitol Gymnasium. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Chou En-Lai, officials, pianist, athletes, audience.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8545-04A-05A, President Nixon and Pat Nixon seated with Chou En-lai and others informally. 2/23/1972, Peking, China Capitol Gymnasium. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Chou En-Lai, officials, pianist, athletes, audience.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8545-06A, A pianist performing during a sports exhibition. 2/23/1972, Peking, China Capitol Gymnasium. Pianists, gymnasts, audience.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8545-06A-07A, A pianist performing in the gym during a badminton game, and table tennis game performances. President Nixon, Pat Nixon and Chou En-Lai attending. 2/23/1972, Peking, China Capitol Gymnasium. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Chou En-Lai, officials, pianist, athletes, audience.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8545-06A-07A, A pianist performing during a sports exhibition. 2/23/1972, Peking, China Capitol Gymnasium. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Chou En-Lai, officials, pianist, athletes, audience.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8545-08A-09A, Athletes playing badminton. 2/23/1972, Peking, China Capitol Gymnasium. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Chou En-Lai, officials, pianist, athletes, audience.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8545-10A, Athletes playing table tennis. 2/23/1972, Peking, China Capitol Gymnasium. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Chou En-Lai, officials, pianist, athletes, audience.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8545-11A-13A, President Nixon, Pat Nixon and Chou En-Lai seated in the Capitol Gymnasium watching sports exhibitions. 2/23/1972, Peking, China Capitol Gymnasium. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Chou En-Lai, officials, pianist, athletes, audience.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8545-12A, President Nixon, Pat Nixon and Chou En-Lai standing and clapping in the Capitol Gymnasium while watching sports exhibitions. 2/23/1972, Peking, China Capitol Gymnasium. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Chou En-Lai, officials, audience.

    Roll WHPO-8546 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-8546-01A-11A, President Nixon greeting Chou En-Lai and a group of Chinese officials. 2/23/1972, Peking, China entrance, Tiao Yu Tai. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Chou En-Lai, Chiao Kuan-hua, Chang Wen-chin, Chao Chi-hua, Wang Hai-jung, Tang Wen-sheng, Chi Chao-chu, Henry Kissinger, John H. Holdridge, Winston Lord.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8546-11A, President Nixon greeting Chou En-Lai and a group of Chinese officials. 2/23/1972, Peking, China entrance, Tiao Yu Tai. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Chou En-Lai, Chiao Kuan-hua, Chang Wen-chin, Chao Chi-hua, Wang Hai-jung, Tang Wen-sheng, Chi Chao-chu, Henry Kissinger, John H. Holdridge, Winston Lord.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8546-12A-22A, President Nixon seated during a meeting with Chou En-Lai and others at a conference table in a small room. 2/23/1972, Peking, China conference room, Tiao Yu Tai. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Chou En-Lai, Chiao Kuan-hua, Chang Wen-chin, Chao Chi-hua, Wang Hai-jung, Tang Wen-sheng, Chi Chao-chu, Henry Kissinger, John H. Holdridge, Winston Lord.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8546-25A, President Nixon and Pat Nixon seated informally with Chou En-Lai and others. 2/23/1972, Peking, China room, Tiao Yu Tai. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Chou En-Lai, Chiao Kuan-hua, Chang Wen-chin, Chao Chi-hua, Wang Hai-jung, Tang Wen-sheng, Chi Chao-chu, Henry Kissinger, John H. Holdridge, Winston Lord.

    Roll WHPO-8653 Photographer: Schumaker, Byron | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-8653-02, Chinese badminton team of athletes playing badminton. 2/23/1972, Peking, China Capitol Gymnasium. athletes, crowd.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8653-04-07, Chinese table tennis athletes standing in a line around the table tennis "Ping Pong" table. 2/23/1972, Peking, China Capitol Gymnasium. athletes, crowd.

  • 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.

    C - First Lady

    • WHCA-SR-C-167
      First Lady's impromptu remarks at a commune in Peking, People's Republic of China. (2/23/1972, Peking (Beijing), People's Republic of China)

      Runtime: 0:34:45

      Keywords: People's Republic of China, Trips

      Production credits: No feed information listed; Recorded by GLG (initials of WHCA engineer)

      Original Format: 1/4-inch reel-to-reel audiotape. Original source type: Original.
    • WHCA-SR-C-168
      Remarks by Pat Nixon at the Summer Palace in the People's Republic of China. Additional speaker, Barbara Walters. (2/23/1972, Peking (Beijing), People's Republic of China)

      Runtime: 0:51:00

      Keywords: People's Republic of China, Trips

      Production credits: No feed information listed; Recorded by GLG (initials of WHCA engineer)

      Original Format: 1/4-inch reel-to-reel audiotape. Original source type: Original.
    • WHCA-SR-C-169
      Remarks by Pat Nixon at the Peking Zoo in Peking, People's Republic of China. (2/23/1972, Peking (Beijing), People's Republic of China)

      Runtime: 0:05:00

      Keywords: People's Republic of China, Trips

      Production credits: No feed information listed; Recorded by GLG (initials of WHCA engineer)

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

    K - Informal Presidential Remarks

    • WHCA-SR-K-256
      Arrival of Chou En-Lai, /Villa 18-Peking, China. (2/23/1972)

      Runtime: 3 min

      Keywords: People's Republic of China, Trips

      Original Format: 1/4-inch reel-to-reel audiotape. Original source type: Original.
    • WHCA-SR-K-257
      2/23/1972 - Chou En-Lai meeting-Peking, China/Mrs. Nixon, HAK 2/23/1972 - Tour of the Ming Tombs-Peking, China/Mrs. Nixon, HAK 2/24/1972 - Press briefing by Ronald Ziegler-Peking, China. (2/23/1972)

      Keywords: People's Republic of China, Trips, Press conferences, news conferences, interviews, media, press secretary,

      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-5109
      "A Time with Julie Nixon Eisenhower".
      ABC
      Runtime: 00:33:03
    • WHCA-5110
      "ABC Special: The China Trip, Sports Events". People's Republic of China FTN: outgoing U.N. Secretary General U Thant; "MTP": China experts John K. Fairbanks and Edwin O. Reischauer; "I&A": United Nations Secretary General Designate Kurt Waldheim.
      CBS, NBC, ABC
      Runtime: 1:00
    • WHCA-5111
      "The President in China: The Third Day, Sports Events". People's Republic of China
      CBS
      Runtime: 01:03:37
    • WHCA-5112
      "Today" Show. coverage from China, sports events (People's Republic of China) Newsmakers: U.S. Senator Harry F. Byrd, Jr. (D-VA).
      WRC, WTOP-TV
      Runtime: 1:00
    • WHCA-5113
      "Today" Show. coverage from China (People's Republic of China)
      Southern Educational Communications Association
      Runtime: 1:00
    • WHCA-5114
      "A Public Affair: Election '72".
      CBS
      Runtime: 0:30
    • WHCA-5115
      NBC Coverage of China: "The President at the Great Wall". People's Republic of China Richard Nixon, Chinese officials.
      CBS
      Runtime: 0:30
    • WHCA-5116
      CBS Coverage of China: "The President at the Great Wall". People's Republic of China Richard Nixon, Chinese officials.
      ABC
      Runtime: 01:05:47
    • WHCA-5117
      "CBS Morning News". China Coverage: President Nixon at the Great Wall (People's Republic of China) Richard Nixon, Chinese officials.
      NBC
      Runtime: 01:03:25
    • WHCA-5124
      Weekly News Summary.
      ALL NETWORKS
      Runtime: 01:28:08

      23. Smith/Geer: Harke recount on his Senate election. Time Code Start: 65:15. Keywords: Senators, elections, candidates, voting, recounts. Network: ABC.

      24. Utley: Phase II, prices up. Time Code Start: 67:40. Keywords: wage and price controls, freezes, prices, costs, increases, decreases, economy, economics, budgets, finances, recession, inflation, money. Network: NBC.

      25. Schorr: Busing bill up for vote tomorrow. Time Code Start: 70:08. Keywords: voting, bills, laws, legislation, desegregation, racism, racial discrimination, African Americans, schools, students, transportation, reports. Network: CBS.

      26. Mudd/Schorr: COP up 0.1%; Representative Mills wants increase in social security. Time Code Start: 71:30. Keywords: Family Assistance Programs, government aid, financial aid, health assistance, retirees, retirement, pensions, money, wages, increases. Network: CBS.
    • WHCA-5147
      "China News Summary", Tape II.
      ALL NETWORKS
      Runtime: 01:33:30

      13. Reasoner/Jarriel: All goes well for President Nixon in China. Time Code Start: 33:56. Keywords: Presidents, travel, trips, Nixon trips, international, People's Republic of China. Network: ABC.

      14. Smith/Tuckner: First Lady Pat Nixon visits a Chinese commune (Evergreen People's Commune) (People's Republic of China). Time Code Start: 35:28. Keywords: Presidents, families, wife, travel, trips, First Lady trips, international, People's Republic of China, tourism, schools, farms. Network: ABC.

      15. Smith/Reasoner: Peking University in China. Time Code Start: 39:53. Keywords: colleges, universities, students, People's Republic of China. Network: ABC.

      16. Smith: Commentary on appraisal of China trip. Time Code Start: 43:25. Keywords: President Nixon, travel, trips, People's Republic of China. Network: ABC.

      17. Chancellor: President Nixon and Chou En Lai meeting in China. Time Code Start: 46:53. Keywords: Presidents, travel, trips, Nixon trips, international, People's Republic of China, leaders, meetings. Network: NBC.

      18. Chancellor/Kaplow: Chinese Army. Time Code Start: 49:18. Keywords: People's Republic of China, Armed Forces, military, troops. Network: NBC.

      19. Chancellor/Walters: Children at a commune; at the University. Time Code Start: 53:15. Keywords: Presidents, travel, trips, Pat Nixon, People's Republic of China, schools. Network: NBC.

      20. Utley/Trotta: Moscow, Russia and others react to China trip. Time Code Start: 59:26. Keywords: President Nixon, travel, trips, People's Republic of China, public opinions. Network: NBC.

      21. Chancellor: Reactions to the trip by correspondents. Time Code Start: 63:19. Keywords: Presidents, travel, trips, journalists, reporters, media, newspapers, magazines, the press, television, TV. Network: NBC.

      22. Mudd/Rather: President Nixon and Chou En Lai agree to some exchanges. Time Code Start: 64:38. Keywords: Presidents, travel, trips, Nixon trips, international, People's Republic of China, leaders, meetings. Network: CBS.

      23. Mudd/Cronkite: Chinese Army. Time Code Start: 67:00. Keywords: Presidents, travel, trips, People's Republic of China, Armed Forces, military, troops, Red Guards. Network: CBS.

      24. Mudd/Seavreid: Chinese university. Time Code Start: 71:21. Keywords: Presidents, travel, trips, People's Republic of China, colleges, universities, schools. Network: CBS.

      25. Mudd/Cronkite: Chinese gymnasts. Time Code Start: 74:25. Keywords: Presidents, travel, trips, People's Republic of China, Gymnastics, sports, athletes, gymnasium, gymnastics, shows, contests, games. Network: CBS.

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