February 24, 1969

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• Original typewritten diary (PDF)

The President's day began at Brussels, Belgium

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Congress, Communications to

• Public Debt Limit (5 Weekly Comp. Pres. Doc. 314, February 24, 1969)
  The President's Message to the Congress Proposing Establishment of a New Debt Limit.

European Trip

• Meeting With the NATO Council (5 Weekly Comp. Pres. Doc. 311, February 24, 1969)
  The President's Remarks to Members of the Council in Brussels.
• Luncheon With King Baudouin (5 Weekly Comp. Pres. Doc. 313, February 24, 1969)
  Exchange of Toasts Between the President and King Baudouin at the Royal Palace in Brussels.
• Brussels, Belgium (5 Weekly Comp. Pres. Doc. 314, February 24, 1969)
  Text of the President's Remarks Upon His Departure From Belgium.
• London, England (5 Weekly Comp. Pres. Doc. 317, February 24, 1969)
  Remarks of President Nixon and Prime Minister Harold Wilson Upon the President's Arrival at Heathrow Airport.

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• Remarks of the President to the NATO Council, Brussels, Belgium (advance text).
• The President's remarks upon arrival at London, England (advance text).

Nominations Submitted to the Senate

Does not include promotions of members of the Uniformed Services, nominations to the Service Academies, or nominations of Foreign Service Officers.

• RICHARD E. LYNG, of California, to be an Assistant Secretary of Agriculture.
• The following-named persons to be members of the Federal Farm Credit Board, Farm Credit Administration, for terms expiring March 31, 1975: T. CARROLL ATKINSON, JR., of South Carolina,
• vice Lorin T. Bice, term expiring. JAMES H. DEAN, of Kansas, vice Kenneth Anderson, term expiring.

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• Remarks to the North Atlantic Council in Brussels.
• Toasts of the President and King Baudouin of Belgium at the Royal Palace in Brussels.
• Remarks on Departure From Belgium.
• Remarks at the Airport on Arrival in London.
• Letter to the President of the University of Notre Dame on Student Unrest.
• Special Message to the Congress Proposing Establishment of a New Public Debt Limit

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• House of Representatives: February 24, 1969
• Extensions of Remarks: February 24, 1969

Argued

• Cardinale v. Louisiana
• North Carolina v. Pearce

Decided

• Johnson v. Avery
• Tinker v. Des Moines Independent Community School District

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• White House Press Conferences, Box 56
  • News Conference #64 at the White House (Brussels, Belgium) with Ron Ziegler, February 24, 1969, 12:45 A.M. 3 pgs.
  • News Conference at the White House with Herb Klein, Director of Communications for the Executive Branch; and Herb Thompson, Press Secretary to the Vice President, February 24, 1969, 3:25 P.M. 5 pgs.

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• Transcript of diary entry (PDF)
  Monday, February 24.
  
  Brussels
  
  I slept in, the President left at 9:00 for NATO. I guess it went well, although Kissinger felt he was too verbose in his responses. He stayed a half hour beyond scheduled time, so was late for Tomb and Palace.
  
  I watched (and filmed) procedures at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Well-conducted wreath-laying and fire-lighting ceremony. Colorful old Belgians in overcoats wearing their battle ribbons and holding flags. Area tightly secured to a void hostile demonstrations - only school children, and most of them American, allowed in range. They stood waiting in the chill wind chanting, "We want Nixon" and waving American flags. Great cheers when the President arrived. After the ceremony he went across the street to shake hands and talk with the kids. They really were excited!
  
  Then to the Royal Palace for intimate lunch with King and Queen and a hundred others. All seated at one long table. Beautiful room, crystal and silver and china service and delicious lunch with three wines, etc. President impressed all with his long, warm and personal response to King's toast. He did seem to be tired. He then went back to hotel for meetings with EEC.
  
  I went to airport with Kissinger and Juanich for a special meeting in plane (only secure area). Very interesting discussion regarding important future possibility - can't be identified until later.
  
  Then departure ceremonies at the airport and we're off for London, with the lost time made up.
  
  Back to the lunch - fabulous service. For each course the troop of waiters marched in on each side of the table, alternating a senior man in black britches with a junior man in red and gold livery. Fish course was a sort of soufflé with two sauces. Then a broiled breast of chicken with marvelous mushroom sauce, and stuffed artichoke bottoms. For dessert, a mocha cream pie with a white sauce. 
  
  London
  
  Arrived on time at Heathrow, met by Prime Minister Wilson and military honors. President left direct from airport with Prime Minister to Chequers for dinner. Too foggy to use helicopters so had to drive. Rest of us to Claridge's for the night.
  
  Beautiful hotel accommodations. Real old-fashioned elegance. Lovely suites, huge bathrooms, with directly overhead showers, monstrous tubs, heated towel racks, bidets, etc. Great service and real style. I am in part of the President's suite, with a separate hall way, bedroom, sitting room and bath. Great!
  
  Feels like we're in an armed camp. Threats of demonstrations in Grosvenor Square have brought out more police than even New York produces, many of them on horses, all unarmed. Group of us, with State Department officials, had dinner in hotel dining room, then went out to scout demonstrations. Pathetically small and ineffectual group, contained in a little square, totally surrounded by police who out-number them at least fifty to one. They are shouting and will be a real problem for sleeping if they keep it up. This is going to be a problem from here on, I guess.
  
  President arrived about an hour late - got into the hotel with no problem, and the demonstrators all dispersed. Now we're left with just armies of cops.
  
  He called me in to review the trip so far, was in his pajamas and pretty well out. Made point that two major purposes of trip are: 1) to establish with the free world leaders a clear picture of Nixon as the leader; and 2) to present to people of United States the clear picture of Nixon as free world leader and so accepted. Thus far he's sure accomplishing this in fine fashion. Discussed NASA appointment briefly, he said to go ahead on Paine, the Deputy, unless I thought we could do Borman. I don't.
  
  Long talk with Rose and Hughes. Now to bed at 2:30 - beats last night by an hour.
• Handwritten diary entry (JPG)

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• President's Daily Brief of 24 February 1969 (Morning) [consult link for visuals and extent of redactions]
  The President's Daily Brief
  
  24 February 1969
  (Morning)
  21
  Top Secret
  
  I. MAJOR PROBLEMS
  
  MIDDLE EAST
  Israel today carried out limited military operations within Jordanian territory south of the Dead Sea. Farther north, there apparently also was extensive Israeli air activity over Jordan. Israel claims its forces in the south were in hot pursuit of a band of Arab guerrillas when the ground action occurred. Further border clashes can be expected.
  
  EUROPE
  Neither the source nor implication of the dispute between Paris and London over the De Gaulle - Soames conversation of 4 February is yet entirely clear, but it has had a major impact on the prospects for greater European cohesion~ From the earlier account of the meeting provided by the US Embassy in London by the British, De Gaulle took his usual line with Soames, saying that time was not yet ripe for Britain to enter the Common Market, that British entry would completely change the character of the Market, and that in the long run, the Market would in any case evolve into a simple trading area. When asked by Soames what the British should then do, De Gaulle was reported to have said that Britain should become more independent of the Americans, after which the Europeans could get together to deal with the "two hegemonies."
  
  [redacted]
  
  SOVIET AFFAIRS
  There have been some clear signs over the weekend that the Communists may be trying-to defuse the possibility of a crisis over the holding of the West German presidential election in West Berlin, on 5 March. Soviet Ambassador Tsarapkin met with Chancellor Riesinger on both Saturday and Sunday. On Friday East German Party boss Walter Ulbricht sent a letter to the West German Social Democratic Party proposing that the East Germans issue passes for West Berliners to visit relatives on the other side of the wall at Eastertime in return for a change of venue for the election and on Saturday the chief of the West Berlin Communist Party said he was "convinced" the East Germans would react positively if the election were shifted to a West German city.
  
  Meanwhile the two Soviet divisions which moved out of their garrisons last week returned to their home stations Saturday. Apparently the purpose of their move was a routine training exercise and there are no firm indications of major troop moves which could be connected with the joint Soviet/East German exercises around Berlin announced for early March.
  
  Moscow would certainly encourage any diplomatic moves which would enable Bonn to change its mind about holding the election in Berlin and Tsarapkin reportedly backed Ulbricht's initiative in his second talk with Kiesinger. For its part, the West German Government, faced with an election campaign next September, can ill afford to appear to be yielding to Communist pressure. In Bonn's view a compromise at this stage must provide for substantial benefits for West Berlin probably including passes for all major holidays and no implementation of the prohibition on travel of West German officials to Berlin.
  
  To sweeten their part of the deal, the East Germans may be willing to negotiate with the West Berlin Senat about more permanent pass arrangements. The Senat met Sunday to consider a reply to Ulbricht's letter and exploratory talks reportedly will be held between the two parties in the next few days. In any event, the Chancellor almost certainly will bring this question up when he meets the President on Wednesday.
  
  VIETNAM
  While attacks early this morning (Saigon time) included several new shellings of allied military installations and South Vietnamese towns, there was nothing approaching Sunday's widespread action.
  
  Immediate enemy intentions are not clear at this point, but we believe the Communists will be trying to mount some strong follow-on action. The current effort is largely an attempt to reverse the appearance, if not the fact, of allied progress in South Vietnam in recent months. The Communists probably realize that a one-shot countrywide effort. is unlikely to have the kind of lasting impact on South Vietnam and on the United States which they are hoping to achieve. Most indications suggest that Communist forces will be trying to sustain a period of offensive action in the next few weeks.
  
  In this connection, we note that the bulk of the 60,000 or so North Vietnamese infiltrators detected moving south in the past three months seem to be headed for the III Corps provinces around Saigon. This strongly suggests that the Communists anticipate taking high casualties in that area, presumably because of current offensive plans.
  
  * * *
  
  [redacted]
  
  II. OTHER IMPORTANT DEVELOPMENTS
  
  LAOS
  The Communists are still threatening government positions in widely separated areas of the country, but so far there are few signs that a major push is in the works. Although they have not chanced any ground assaults in recent weeks, North Vietnamese are still dug in around the government base at Thateng in the south. Government efforts to relieve the pressure against the garrison have met with some early success, although the tactical situation there is basically unchanged. The government defenders, whose numbers have been substantially reduced through casual ties and withdrawals, are getting increasingly restive over their plight.
  
  The Communists are still maintaining pressure against other government positions in the Bolovens Plateau area, including the provincial capitals of Attopeu and Saravane. Recent enemy troop movements suggest that the base at Paksong, some 15 miles southwest of Thateng, may be the Communists' next major target in this area.
  
  Except for the exchange of a few minor government guerrilla bases, the military situation in northern Laos continues to be quiet.

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Roll WHPO-0362 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

• Frame(s): WHPO-0362-00A-05A, British officials greeting President Nixon and party as they descend the stairway from Air Force One, upon arrival at Heathrow Airport. Included in the greeting party are Lord Cobbold, Lord Chamberlain and the Queen's representative. Michael Stewart, Sec. of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs. Ambassador David K. E. Bruce, U.S. Amb. To Great Britain and Harold Wilson, Prime Minister. 2/24/1969, London, England Heathrow Airport. President Nixon, Secretary of State Rogers, Henry Kissinger, Winston Lord, John Ehrlichman, H.R. Haldeman, Ron Ziegler, Lord Cobbold, Lord Chamberlain and the Queen's representative. Michael Stewart, Sec. of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs. Ambassador David K. E. Bruce, U.S. Amb. To Great Britain. Harold Wilson, Prime Minister.
• Frame(s): WHPO-0362-06A-12A, President Nixon at Chequers, standing with British Prime Minister Harold Wilson, U.S. Ambassador to Britain David Bruce and Secretary of State William Rogers. Note: Chequers is the official residence of British Prime Ministers. 2/24/1969, Buckinghamshire, England Chequers. President Nixon, William Rogers, Harold Wilson, David Bruce.
• Frame(s): WHPO-0362-12, President Nixon at Chequers, standing with British Prime Minister Harold Wilson, U.S. Ambassador to Britain David Bruce and Secretary of State William Rogers. Note: Chequers is the official residence of British Prime Ministers. 2/24/1969, Buckinghamshire, England Chequers. President Nixon, Harold Wilson, David Bruce, William Rogers.
• Frame(s): WHPO-0362-13A-25A, President Nixon at Chequers, sitting informally with British Prime Minister Harold Wilson, and with U.S. Ambassador to Britain David Bruce and Secretary of State William Rogers. Note: Chequers is the official residence of British Prime Ministers. 2/24/1969, Buckinghamshire, England Chequers. President Nixon, William Rogers, Harold Wilson, David Bruce.
• Frame(s): WHPO-0362-14, President Nixon at Chequers, sitting informally with British Prime Minister Harold Wilson. 2/24/1969, Buckinghamshire, England Chequers. President Nixon, Harold Wilson.

Roll WHPO-0363 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

• Frame(s): WHPO-0363-01-03, President Nixon shaking hands with Prime Minister Harold Wilson and other officials during his official arrival ceremony at Heathrow Airport in England. 2/24/1969, London, England Heathrow Airport. President Nixon, Harold Wilson, military honor guard, unidentified officials.
• Frame(s): WHPO-0363-04, International press and television corps photographers taking film footage and photos while President Nixon and Prime Minister Harold Wilson exchanging formal remarks at a podium, during the official arrival ceremony for the President at Heathrow Airport in England. 2/24/1969, London, England Heathrow Airport. President Nixon, Harold Wilson, military honor guard, unidentified officials.
• Frame(s): WHPO-0363-05-07, President Nixon and Prime Minister Harold Wilson inspect the military honor guard troops, during President Nixon's official arrival ceremony at Heathrow Airport. 2/24/1969, London, England Heathrow Airport. President Nixon, Harold Wilson, military honor guard, unidentified officials.
• Frame(s): WHPO-0363-08-11, President Nixon and Prime Minister Harold Wilson exchanging formal remarks at a podium, during the official arrival ceremony for the President at Heathrow Airport. 2/24/1969, London, England Heathrow Airport. President Nixon, Harold Wilson, military honor guard, unidentified officials.

Roll WHPO-0364 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

• Frame(s): WHPO-0364-01A-09A, President Nixon in the study at Chequers with British Prime Minister Harold Wilson, U.S. Ambassador to Britain David Bruce and Secretary of State William Rogers. Note: Chequers is the official residence of British Prime Ministers. 2/24/1969, Buckinghamshire, England Chequers. President Nixon, William Rogers, Harold Wilson, David Bruce.
• Frame(s): WHPO-0364-10A-12A, President Nixon in the library book shelves area at Chequers with British Prime Minister Harold Wilson. Note: Chequers is the official residence of British Prime Ministers. 2/24/1969, Buckinghamshire, England Chequers. President Nixon, William Rogers, Harold Wilson, David Bruce.
• Frame(s): WHPO-0364-13A-19A, President Nixon sitting in the library study room at Chequers, with British Prime Minister Harold Wilson. Note: Chequers is the official residence of British Prime Ministers. 2/24/1969, Buckinghamshire, England Chequers. President Nixon, William Rogers, Harold Wilson, David Bruce.

Roll WHPO-0366 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

• Frame(s): WHPO-0366-01-06 No negatives - contact sheet only., Overhead view from upper gallery taken of round table in room, during President Nixon's speech to world leaders at NATO headquarters in Brussels. 2/24/1969, Brussels, Belgium President Nixon, unidentified world leaders.
• Frame(s): WHPO-0366-07 No negative - contact sheet only., President Nixon and officials stand at attention at the Unknown Warrior's (Soldier's) Tomb in Brussels, Belgium. 2/24/1969, Brussels, Belgium President Nixon, unidentified officials, photographers and members of the international press corps or TV news.
• Frame(s): WHPO-0366-09-23 No negatives - contact sheet only., President Nixon greeting people in a crowd of well wishers; militiary officials or guards surround him. 2/24/1969, Brussels, Belgium unknown. President Nixon, unidentified military guards, crowd.
• Frame(s): WHPO-0366-24-26 No negatives - contact sheet only., A grand reception hall dinner table set for an official luncheon or dinner. 2/24/1969, Brussels, Belgium unknown.
• Frame(s): WHPO-0366-25-26 No negatives - contact sheet only., Ron Ziegler talking to Tim Elbourne and other staff members near the heard of the grand reception hall dinner table set for an official luncheon or dinner. 2/24/1969, Brussels, Belgium unknown. Ronald Ziegler, Tim Elbourne, unidentified staff members.

"

Roll WHPO-0367 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

• Frame(s): WHPO-0367-01-13, President Nixon sitting at the round table with Secretary of State William Rogers, during his address to the NATO Council. Henry Kissinger, Ron Ziegler, General William Westmorland, and other top military officials are seated behind him. 2/24/1969, Brussels, Belgium NATO Council Chamber. President Nixon, Henry Kissinger, William Rogers, Gen. William Westmorland, military aides, NATO Council members and other unidentified officials.
• Frame(s): WHPO-0367-01-13, President Nixon sitting at the round table with Secretary of State William Rogers, during his address to the NATO Council. Henry Kissinger, Ron Ziegler, General William Westmorland, and other top military officials are seated behind him. 2/24/1969, Brussels, Belgium NATO Council Chamber. President Nixon, Henry Kissinger, William Rogers, Gen. William Westmorland, military aides, NATO Council members and other unidentified officials.
• Frame(s): WHPO-0367-14-15, President Nixon leaving the NATO Council room. U.S. Generals and officials stand nearby. 2/24/1969, Brussels, Belgium NATO Council Chamber. President Nixon, Kissinger, William Rogers, Gen. William Westmorland, military aides, NATO Council members and other unidentified officials.
• Frame(s): WHPO-0367-14-15, President Nixon leaving the NATO Council room. U.S. Generals and officials stand nearby. 2/24/1969, Brussels, Belgium NATO Council Chamber. President Nixon, Kissinger, William Rogers, Gen. William Westmorland, military aides, NATO Council members and other unidentified officials.
• Frame(s): WHPO-0367-16-22, President Nixon participating in a ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Warrior (Soldier) in Brussels, Belgium with Belgian Minister of Defense, Paul W. Seegers, and other military officials. 2/24/1969, Brussels, Belgium Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. President Nixon, Paul W. Seegers, honor guard, unidentified officials.
• Frame(s): WHPO-0367-16-22, President Nixon participating in a ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Warrior (Soldier) in Brussels, Belgium with Belgian Minister of Defense, Paul W. Seegers, and other military officials. 2/24/1969, Brussels, Belgium Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. President Nixon, Paul W. Seegers, honor guard, unidentified officials.
• Frame(s): WHPO-0367-23-27, President Nixon leaving the Tomb of the Unknown Warrior (Soldier). 2/24/1969, Brussels, Belgium Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. President Nixon, honor guard, unidentified officials.
• Frame(s): WHPO-0367-23-27, President Nixon leaving the Tomb of the Unknown Warrior (Soldier). 2/24/1969, Brussels, Belgium Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. President Nixon, honor guard, unidentified officials.
• Frame(s): WHPO-0367-28-29, President Nixon stands talking to and drinking (perhaps a toast) with King Baudouin of Belgium. 2/24/1969, Brussels, Belgium Palais du Roi. President Nixon, King Baudouin.
• Frame(s): WHPO-0367-28-29, President Nixon stands talking to and drinking (perhaps a toast) with King Baudouin of Belgium. 2/24/1969, Brussels, Belgium Palais du Roi. President Nixon, King Baudouin.
• Frame(s): WHPO-0367-30, President Nixon seated at luncheon with an unidentified official. 2/24/1969, Brussels, Belgium Palais du Roi. President Nixon, an unidentified official.
• Frame(s): WHPO-0367-30, President Nixon seated at luncheon with an unidentified official. 2/24/1969, Brussels, Belgium Palais du Roi. President Nixon, an unidentified official.
• Frame(s): WHPO-0367-31-32, President Nixon's secretary, Rose Mary Woods, seated in a car back seat, smiling for the camera while looking out the window. 2/24/1969, Brussels, Belgium various sites. unidentified woman, possibly Rose Mary Woods.
• Frame(s): WHPO-0367-31-32, President Nixon's secretary, Rose Mary Woods, seated in a car back seat, smiling for the camera while looking out the window. 2/24/1969, Brussels, Belgium various sites. unidentified woman, possibly Rose Mary Woods.
• Frame(s): WHPO-0367-33-34, President Nixon arriving at the Brussels Hilton Hotel. 2/24/1969, Brussels, Belgium various sites. President Nixon, King Baudouin, unidentified woman, unidentified officials.
• Frame(s): WHPO-0367-33-34, President Nixon arriving at the Brussels Hilton Hotel. 2/24/1969, Brussels, Belgium various sites. President Nixon, King Baudouin, unidentified woman, unidentified officials.
• Frame(s): WHPO-0367-35-37, Unidentified woman in a car; President Nixon arriving at the Brussels Hilton Hotel; President Nixon walking at the airport with King Baudouin. 2/24/1969, Brussels, Belgium various sites. President Nixon, King Baudouin, unidentified woman, unidentified officials.
• Frame(s): WHPO-0367-35-37, Unidentified woman in a car; President Nixon arriving at the Brussels Hilton Hotel; President Nixon walking at the airport with King Baudouin. 2/24/1969, Brussels, Belgium various sites. President Nixon, King Baudouin, unidentified woman, unidentified officials.

Roll WHPO-0368 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

• Frame(s): WHPO-0368-01-04, President Nixon meeting a small group of NATO officials. 2/24/1969, Brussels, Belgium NATO Headquarters. President Nixon, unidentified NATO officials. Council members are as listed, President Nixon, William Rogers, NATO Council members, Manlio Brosio, Secretary General of the NATO Council. Members at the table include Andre de Staercke, Belgium. Ross Kimball, Canada. Henning Bjorth-Nielsen, Denmark. Jacques Kosciusko-Morizet, France. Wilhelm Grewe, Germany. Phedon Annino Cavalierato, Greece. Niels P. Sigurdsson, Iceland. Carlo de Ferrariis Salzano, Italy. Lambert Schaus, Luxembourg. Hendrik N. Boon, Netherlands. Georg Kristiansen, Norway. Vasco da Cunha, Portugal. Muharrem Nuri Birgi, Turkey. Bernard Burrows, United Kingdom. Harlan Cleveland, United States. Emile Monmart, Lt. Gen. , Belgium Robert W. Murdock, Rear Adm., Canada 1. J. D. Schroeder, Maj. Gen., Denmark Hallmuth Hauser, Lt. Gen., Germany. John A. Pipilis, Lt. Gen., Greece. Ezio Pistotti, Lt. Gen. , Italy. Pierre Daffenbach, Maj. Gen., Luxembourg. Reinier A. Sleeuw, Maj. Gen., Netherlands. Helge O. Mehre, Maj. Gen., Norway. Henrizue Costa dos Santos Paiva, Lt. Gen. , Portugal. Turgut C. Sunalp, Lt. Gen., Turkey. Sir David Lee, G. B. E. , C. B., Air Chief Marshall, United Kingdom.
• Frame(s): WHPO-0368-05-06, NATO Council Chamber meeting at the circular table. 2/24/1969, Brussels, Belgium NATO Headquarters. President Nixon, William Rogers, NATO Council members include: Manlio Brosio, Secretary General of the NATO Council. Members at the table include Andre de Staercke, Belgium. Ross Kimball, Canada. Henning Bjorth-Nielsen, Denmark. Jacques Kosciusko-Morizet, France. Wilhelm Grewe, Germany. Phedon Annino Cavalierato, Greece. Niels P. Sigurdsson, Iceland. Carlo de Ferrariis Salzano, Italy. Lambert Schaus, Luxembourg. Hendrik N. Boon, Netherlands. Georg Kristiansen, Norway. Vasco da Cunha, Portugal. Muharrem Nuri Birgi, Turkey. Bernard Burrows, United Kingdom. Harlan Cleveland, United States. Emile Monmart, Lt. Gen. , Belgium Robert W. Murdock, Rear Adm., Canada 1. J. D. Schroeder, Maj. Gen., Denmark Hallmuth Hauser, Lt. Gen., Germany. John A. Pipilis, Lt. Gen., Greece. Ezio Pistotti, Lt. Gen. , Italy. Pierre Daffenbach, Maj. Gen., Luxembourg. Reinier A. Sleeuw, Maj. Gen., Netherlands. Helge O. Mehre, Maj. Gen., Norway. Henrizue Costa dos Santos Paiva, Lt. Gen. , Portugal. Turgut C. Sunalp, Lt. Gen., Turkey. Sir David Lee, G. B. E. , C. B., Air Chief Marshall, United Kingdom.
• Frame(s): WHPO-0368-06, NATO Council Chamber meeting at the circular table. 2/24/1969, Brussels, Belgium NATO Headquarters. President Nixon, William Rogers, NATO Council members include: Manlio Brosio, Secretary General of the NATO Council. Members at the table include Andre de Staercke, Belgium. Ross Kimball, Canada. Henning Bjorth-Nielsen, Denmark. Jacques Kosciusko-Morizet, France. Wilhelm Grewe, Germany. Phedon Annino Cavalierato, Greece. Niels P. Sigurdsson, Iceland. Carlo de Ferrariis Salzano, Italy. Lambert Schaus, Luxembourg. Hendrik N. Boon, Netherlands. Georg Kristiansen, Norway. Vasco da Cunha, Portugal. Muharrem Nuri Birgi, Turkey. Bernard Burrows, United Kingdom. Harlan Cleveland, United States. Emile Monmart, Lt. Gen. , Belgium Robert W. Murdock, Rear Adm., Canada 1. J. D. Schroeder, Maj. Gen., Denmark Hallmuth Hauser, Lt. Gen., Germany. John A. Pipilis, Lt. Gen., Greece. Ezio Pistotti, Lt. Gen. , Italy. Pierre Daffenbach, Maj. Gen., Luxembourg. Reinier A. Sleeuw, Maj. Gen., Netherlands. Helge O. Mehre, Maj. Gen., Norway. Henrizue Costa dos Santos Paiva, Lt. Gen. , Portugal. Turgut C. Sunalp, Lt. Gen., Turkey. Sir David Lee, G. B. E. , C. B., Air Chief Marshall, United Kingdom.
• Frame(s): WHPO-0368-07-08, President Nixon greeting people in the waiting crowd near the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. (AKA Tomb of Unknown Warrior). 2/24/1969, Brussels, Belgium Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. President Nixon, crowd, honor guard.
• Frame(s): WHPO-0368-09-13, Belgian Minister of Defense, Paul W. Seegers, President Nixon stand at attention, with Military honor guard, officials and crowd at the Lion Statue area of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, during a wreath laying ceremony. (AKA The Unknown Warrior's Tomb). 2/24/1969, Brussels, Belgium Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. President Nixon, crowd, honor guard.
• Frame(s): WHPO-0368-14-15, President Nixon's motorcade traveling by large buildings, on the way to the Palais du Roi. 2/24/1969, Brussels, Belgium Palais du Roi. President Nixon, King Baudouin, Queen Fabiola, William Rogers, unidentified luncheon guests.
• Frame(s): WHPO-0368-16-19, King Baudouin and Queen Fabiola greeting President Nixon at the palace . 2/24/1969, Brussels, Belgium Palais du Roi. President Nixon, King Baudouin, Queen Fabiola, William Rogers, unidentified luncheon guests.
• Frame(s): WHPO-0368-20-22, President Nixon seated at the luncheon table with guests in the the Palais du Roi Grand Hall. 2/24/1969, Brussels, Belgium Palais du Roi. President Nixon, King Baudouin, Queen Fabiola, William Rogers, unidentified luncheon guests.
• Frame(s): WHPO-0368-23-25, President Nixon and EEC President Jean Rey at the Brussels Hilton Hotel. 2/24/1969, Brussels, Belgium various locations. President Nixon, Jean Rey, William Rogers, honor guard.
• Frame(s): WHPO-0368-26-27, Secretary of State William Rogers and Nixon boarding Air Force One at the airport. 2/24/1969, Brussels, Belgium various locations. President Nixon, Jean Rey, William Rogers, honor guard.

Roll WHPO-0369 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

• Frame(s): WHPO-0369-00-01A, President Nixon standing in a Palais du Roi room under an ornate chandelier, with King Baudouin and Queen Fabiola of Belgium. 2/24/1969, Brussels, Belgium Palais du Roi. President Nixon, King Baudouin, Queen Fabiola of Belgium, unidentified officials.
• Frame(s): WHPO-0369-02A-5A, President Nixon standing in a Palais du Roi room under a large chandelier with King Baudouin and Queen Fabiola of Belgium, greeting guests in a receiving line. Officials standing behind the King and Queen include Secretary of State William Rogers and Henry Kissinger. 2/24/1969, Brussels, Belgium Palais du Roi. President Nixon, King Baudouin of Belgium, Queen Fabiola of Belgium, William Rogers, Henry Kissinger, unidentified officials.
• Frame(s): WHPO-0369-06A-13A, Luncheon table with seated officals. 2/24/1969, Brussels, Belgium Palais du Roi. President Nixon, King Baudouin of Belgium, Queen Fabiola of Belgium, unidentified officials.

Roll WHPO-0370 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: Color

• Frame(s): WHPO-0370-02-37, President Nixon seated at the long curved NATO Council table with other Council members, audience members seen from behind, facing them. Manlio Brosio, Secretary General of the NATO Council. Members at the table include Andre de Staercke, Belgium. Ross Kimball, Canada. Henning Bjorth-Nielsen, Denmark. Jacques Kosciusko-Morizet, France. Wilhelm Grewe, Germany. Phedon Annino Cavalierato, Greece. Niels P. Sigurdsson, Iceland. Carlo de Ferrariis Salzano, Italy. Lambert Schaus, Luxembourg. Hendrik N. Boon, Netherlands. Georg Kristiansen, Norway. Vasco da Cunha, Portugal. Muharrem Nuri Birgi, Turkey. Bernard Burrows, United Kingdom. Harlan Cleveland, United States. Emile Monmart, Lt. Gen. , Belgium Robert W. Murdock, Rear Adm., Canada 1. J. D. Schroeder, Maj. Gen., Denmark Hallmuth Hauser, Lt. Gen., Germany. John A. Pipilis, Lt. Gen., Greece. Ezio Pistotti, Lt. Gen. , Italy. Pierre Daffenbach, Maj. Gen., Luxembourg. Reinier A. Sleeuw, Maj. Gen., Netherlands. Helge O. Mehre, Maj. Gen., Norway. Henrizue Costa dos Santos Paiva, Lt. Gen. , Portugal. Turgut C. Sunalp, Lt. Gen., Turkey. Sir David Lee, G. B. E. , C. B., Air Chief Marshall, United Kingdom. 2/24/1969, Brussels, Belgium NATO Council Chamber. President Nixon, William Rogers, NATO Council members, Manlio Brosio, Secretary General of the NATO Council. Members at the table include Andre de Staercke, Belgium. Ross Kimball, Canada. Henning Bjorth-Nielsen, Denmark. Jacques Kosciusko-Morizet, France. Wilhelm Grewe, Germany. Phedon Annino Cavalierato, Greece. Niels P. Sigurdsson, Iceland. Carlo de Ferrariis Salzano, Italy. Lambert Schaus, Luxembourg. Hendrik N. Boon, Netherlands. Georg Kristiansen, Norway. Vasco da Cunha, Portugal. Muharrem Nuri Birgi, Turkey. Bernard Burrows, United Kingdom. Harlan Cleveland, United States. Emile Monmart, Lt. Gen. , Belgium Robert W. Murdock, Rear Adm., Canada 1. J. D. Schroeder, Maj. Gen., Denmark Hallmuth Hauser, Lt. Gen., Germany. John A. Pipilis, Lt. Gen., Greece. Ezio Pistotti, Lt. Gen. , Italy. Pierre Daffenbach, Maj. Gen., Luxembourg. Reinier A. Sleeuw, Maj. Gen., Netherlands. Helge O. Mehre, Maj. Gen., Norway. Henrizue Costa dos Santos Paiva, Lt. Gen. , Portugal. Turgut C. Sunalp, Lt. Gen., Turkey. Sir David Lee, G. B. E. , C. B., Air Chief Marshall, United Kingdom.

Roll WHPO-0371 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: Color

• Frame(s): WHPO-0371-03-06, Belgian Minister of Defense, Paul W. Seegers, President Nixon stand at attention, with Military honor guard, officials and crowd at the Lion Statue area of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, during a wreath laying ceremony. (AKA The Unknown Warrior's Tomb). 2/24/1969, Brussels, Belgium Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Paul W. Seegers, President Nixon, unidentified military officials and soldiers with rifles.
• Frame(s): WHPO-0371-06-15, Press reporters and photographers crowd in with people greeting President Nixon, as he reaches to shake hands with people on the street in Brussels. 2/24/1969, Brussels, Belgium near area of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Press Reporters and photographers, unidentified military officials, spectators, crowd.

Roll WHPO-0372 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: Color

• Frame(s): WHPO-0372-02A-04A, President Nixon and Secretary of State William Rogers leaving NATO Council Chamber. 2/24/1969, Brussels, Belgium NATO Council Chamber. President Nixon, William Rogers, unidentified NATO Council members.
• Frame(s): WHPO-0372-06A-21A, Belgian Minister of Defense, Paul W. Seegers, President Nixon stand at attention, with Military honor guard, officials and crowd at the Lion Statue area of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, during a wreath laying ceremony. (AKA The Unknown Warrior's Tomb). 2/24/1969, Brussels, Belgium Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Paul W. Seegers, President Nixon, unidentified military officials and soldiers with rifles.
• Frame(s): WHPO-0372-22A-25A, President Nixon leaving by car. 2/24/1969, Brussels, Belgium Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. President Nixon, military honor guard, unidentified officials, crowd.

Roll WHPO-0373 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: B&W

• Frame(s): WHPO-0373-02A-04A, President Nixon shaking hands with Lord Cobbold, Lord Chamberlain and the Queen's representative at Heathrow Airport arrival ceremony. 2/24/1969, London, England Heathrow Airport. President Nixon, Lord Cameron Fromanteel Cobbold.
• Frame(s): WHPO-0373-05A-15A, Prime Minister Harold Wilson greeting President Nixon at the Heathrow Airport arrival ceremony. The greeting party nearby includes Lord Cobbold, Lord Chamberlain and the Queen's representative. Michael Stewart, Sec. of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs. Ambassador David K. E. Bruce, U.S. Amb. To Great Britain. Harold Wilson, Prime Minister. 2/24/1969, London, England Heathrow Airport. President Nixon, Lord Cobbold, Lord Chamberlain and the Queen's representative. Michael Stewart, Sec. of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs. Ambassador David K. E. Bruce, U.S. Amb. To Great Britain. Harold Wilson, Prime Minister.
• Frame(s): WHPO-0373-17A-19A, President Nixon with his hand over his heart, at attention during the Honor guard and military review. 2/24/1969, London, England Heathrow Airport. President Nixon, Harold Wilson, unidentified officials.
• Frame(s): WHPO-0373-27A-36A, Prime Minister Harold Wilson and President Nixon delivering greeting speeches from the welcoming podium, while officials, reporters and photographers stand below nearby. 2/24/1969, London, England Heathrow Airport. President Nixon, Harold Wilson, unidentified officials.

Roll WHPO-0374 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: 35

• Frame(s): WHPO-0374-02A-19A, President Nixon in the NATO Council Chamber and seated at a table. 2/24/1969, Brussels, Belgium NATO Council Chamber. President Nixon, William Rogers, unidentified NATO officials.
• Frame(s): WHPO-0374-21A-35A, President Nixon laying a wreath at the Belgian Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. 2/24/1969, Brussels, Belgium Belgian Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. President Nixon, military personnel, unidentified officials.

Roll WHPO-0375 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: 35

• Frame(s): WHPO-0375-02-04, President Nixon arriving at the Heathrow Airport arrival ceremony. 2/24/1969, London, England Heathrow Airport. President Nixon, Harold Wilson, unidentified officials.
• Frame(s): WHPO-0375-06-08, President Nixon standing at attention, with his hand over his heart. 2/24/1969, London, England Heathrow Airport. President Nixon, Harold Wilson, unidentified officials.
• Frame(s): WHPO-0375-09-35, Prime Minister Harold Wilson and President Nixon behind a podium. 2/24/1969, London, England Heathrow Airport. President Nixon, Harold Wilson, unidentified officials.
• Frame(s): WHPO-0375-36-37, President Nixon shaking hands. 2/24/1969, London, England Heathrow Airport. President Nixon, Harold Wilson, unidentified officials.

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-010
  Remarks by Herbert Klein and Herbert Thompson in a briefing. (2/24/1969, Fish Room, White House)
  
  Runtime: 10:00
  
  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 ADS (initials of WHCA engineer)
  
  Original Format: 1/4-inch reel-to-reel audiotape. Original source type: Original.

H - White House Staff Member Recordings

• WHCA-SR-H-09
  Remarks by Herbert Klein, Paul Volcker, and Robert Mayo to the press. (2/24/1969, Fish Room, White House)
  
  Runtime: 29:00:00
  
  Keywords: Press conferences, news conferences, interviews, media
  
  Production credits: Audio feed supplied by WHCA; Recorded by ADS (initials of WHCA engineer)
  
  Original Format: 1/4-inch reel-to-reel audiotape. Original source type: Original.

P - Formal Presidential Remarks

• WHCA-SR-P-690227
  Remarks by President Nixon in conference with North Atlantic Council (NATO) leaders, with NATO Secretary General, Belgian Ambassador. (2/24/1969, NATO Headquarters in Brussels, Belgium)
  
  Runtime: 10:45
  
  Keywords: 1969 trip to Europe
  
  Original Format: 1/4-inch reel-to-reel audiotape. Original source type: Original.
• WHCA-SR-P-690228
  Exchange of toasts by President Nixon and King Baudouin of Belgium at the Royal Palace in Brussels. (2/24/1969, Royal Palace in Brussels)
  
  Runtime: 5:29
  
  Keywords: 1969 trip to Europe
  
  Original Format: 1/4-inch reel-to-reel audiotape. Original source type: Original.
• WHCA-SR-P-690229
  Remarks by President Nixon on arrival in London with Prime Minister Harold Wilson. (2/24/1969)
  
  Runtime: 7:00
  
  Keywords: 1969 trip to Europe
  
  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-3226
  President at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Brussels; President's Arrival in London; AND The President In Europe.
  NBC
  Runtime: 1:00
• WHCA-3227
  Huntley-Brinkley Coverage of The President's Trip.
  NBC, NBC, CBS
  Runtime: 1:00

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