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February 25, 1972

Introduction

This almanac page for Friday, February 25, 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 26, 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 Taio Yu Tai, Peking Guest House, Peking, People's Republic of China

  • 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.

  • Each Public Papers of the Presidents volume contains the papers and speeches of the President of the United States that were issued by the White House Office of the Press Secretary during the time period specified by the volume. The material is presented in chronological order, and the dates shown in the headings are the dates of the documents or events. In instances when the release date differs from the date of the document itself, that fact is shown in the text note.

    To ensure accuracy, remarks have been checked against audio recordings (when available) and signed documents have been checked against the original, unless otherwise noted. Editors have provided text notes and cross references for purposes of identification or clarity.

  • 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

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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. XVII, China, 1969-1972

    China, October 1971-February 1972

    • 200. Memorandum of Conversation, Beijing, February 25, 1972, 5:45-6:45 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 at the President’s Guest House.

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

    Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty; Implementation of Safeguard System

    • 54. Telegram 32227 From the Department of State to the Mission to the International Atomic Energy Agency in Vienna, Washington, February 25, 1972

      The telegram informed the Mission that the Department, the ACDA, and the AEC had approved of continued U.S. supply of enriched uranium to Euratom countries. It then included a three part statement outlining the official statement to use should the Soviets question the decision either in a formal discussion or in an informal format.

      Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Files 1970–1973, DEF 18–6. Confidential; Priority. It was also sent priority to the Mission to the European Community in Brussels and repeated priority to Moscow. Drafted on February 23 by Haendler and Dodd (EUR/RPE); cleared in SCI, ACDA, EUR, IO, AEC, and the White House; and approved by Springsteen (EUR).

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

    Iran 1972

    • 167. Telegram 1164 From the Embassy in Iran to the Department of State, Tehran, February 25, 1972, 0930Z

      The Iranian Government, citing Soviet ambitions in the region, requested accelerated delivery in 1972 of one squadron of F–4Es.

      Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Files 1970–73, DEF 12–5 IRAN. Secret. Repeated to SECDEF, EUCOM, and CSAF.

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

    The Horn

    • 327. Telegram 32156 From the Department of State to the Embassy in Ethiopia, Washington, February 25, 1972, 0110Z

      This joint Department of State-Deaprtment of Defense telegram reported that a final decision had been made to reduce operations at Kagnew station, including appropriate staff reductions. The ambassador was authorized to inform the Ethiopian Government.

      Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Files 1970–73, DEF 15–10 ETH–US. Secret. Drafted by Melone (AF/E) and Hilscher (OASD/ISA); cleared in AF/P, AF/RA, PM/ISO, DSAA, OSD/ISA/PP, CASD/I, JCS/J5, OASD/PA, OASD/I&L, OC/DLO; and approved by Coote (AF). Repeated to JCS, USCINCEUR, COMIDEASTFOR, CINCUSNAVEUAR, Asmara, CNO, CSA, CSAF, and CMC.

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

    U.S. Relations with India and Pakistan, 1972

    • 229. Telegram 1833 From the Embassy in Pakistan to the Department of State, Islamabad, February 25, 1972, 1050Z

      Chargé Sober reported that Pakistani President Bhutto was prepared to meet with Indian Prime Minister Gandhi in New Delhi to discuss a comprehensive peace settlement.

      Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Files 1970–73, POL 15–1 PAK. Secret; Exdis. Repeated to New Delhi, Dacca, Karachi, and Lahore.

    • 230. Telegram 1834 From the Embassy in Pakistan to the Department of State, Islamabad, February 25, 1972, 1117Z

      In a conversation with Chargé Sober, Pakistani President Bhutto indicated that he was interested in pursuing a closer security relationship between Pakistan and the United States.

      Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Files 1970–73, POL 15–1 PAK. Confidential; Exdis. Repeated to New Delhi, Karachi, Lahore, and CINCPAC for POLAD.

    Bangladesh, December 1971-December 1972

    • 402. Telegram 32170 From the Department of State to the Consulate General in Dacca, Washington, February 25, 1972, 0234Z

      Consul General Spivack was instructed to take no action with regard to recognition of Bangladesh. He was also instructed to inform Bangladesh officials at a level below Mujibur Rahman of U.S. plans to participate in humanitarian relief, but he was not authorized to meet with Mujib before his trip to Moscow. The Embassy in Pakistan was instructed to inform the government of U.S plans concerning humanitarian relief, and that the question of recognition would be reviewed after President Nixon returned from China.

      Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Files 1970–73, POL 16 BANGLA DESH. Secret; Immediate; Nodis. Also sent to Islamabad and to Rogers in Peking as Tosec 102. Repeated to New Delhi and to the White House communication center. Drafted by Laingen, Van Hollen, and Sisco; cleared by Schneider, Williams, and in substance with Haig; and approved by Acting Secretary Johnson.

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

    • 96. Memorandum of Conversation, Beijing, February 25, 1972, 12:50-1:15 a.m., Beijing, February 25, 1972, 12:50-1:15 a.m.

      Chinese Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Ch’iao Kuan-hua and President’s Assistant for National Security Affairs Kissinger continued to debate the semantics of the communiqué as they applied to Taiwan.

      Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Kissinger Office Files, Box 92, Country Files, Far East, China, Dr. Kissinger’s Meetings in the People’s Republic of China during the Presidential Visit, February 1972. Top Secret; Sensitive; Exclusively Eyes Only. The meeting was held at the Guest House, Villa 2, Beijing.

    • 97. Memorandum of Conversation, Beijing, February 25, 1972, 9:34-10:58 a.m., Beijing, February 25, 1972, 9:34-10:58 a.m.

      President’s Assistant for National Security Affairs Kissinger and Chinese Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Ch’iao Kuan-hua returned to the issue of the specific wording of U.S. withdrawal of forces from Taiwan.

      Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Kissinger Office Files, Box 92, Country Files, Far East, China, Dr. Kissinger’s Meetings in the People’s Republic of China during the Presidential Visit, February 1972. Top Secret; Sensitive; Exclusively Eyes Only. No drafting information appears on the memorandum; presumably drafted by either Lord or Howe. Brackets and ellipses in the source text. The meeting was held at the Guest House, Villa 2.

    • 98. Memorandum of Conversation, Beijing, February 25, 1972, 2:35-2:45 p.m., Beijing, February 25, 1972, 2:35-2:45 p.m.

      Discussions resumed on the Taiwan portions of the communiqué.

      Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Kissinger Office Files, Box 92, Country Files, Far East, China, Dr. Kissinger’s Meetings in the People’s Republic of China during the Presidential Visit, February 1972. Top Secret; Sensitive; Exclusively Eyes Only. No drafting information appears on the memorandum; presumably drafted by either Lord or Howe. The meeting was held at the Guest House, Villa 2.

    • 99. Memorandum of Conversation, Beijing, February 25, 1972, 3:35-4 p.m., Beijing, February 25, 1972, 3:35-4 p.m.

      President’s Assistant for National Security Affairs Kissinger resisted the phrase “final withdrawal” in relation to Taiwan because it would appear that the administration had made too many concessions to China.

      Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Kissinger Office Files, Box 92, Country Files, Far East, China, Dr. Kissinger’s Meetings in the People’s Republic of China during the Presidential Visit, February 1972. Top Secret; Sensitive; Exclusively Eyes Only. No drafting information appears on the memorandum; presumably drafted by either Lord or Howe. The meeting was held at the Guest House, Villa 2.

    • 100. Memorandum of Conversation, Beijing, February 25, 1972, 4:50-5:25 p.m., Beijing, February 25, 1972, 4:50-5:25 p.m.

      President’s Assistant for National Security Affairs Kissinger thanked Chinese Premier Chou En-lai for agreeing to language on Taiwan that would help President Nixon mollify his domestic critics.

      Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Kissinger Office Files, Box 92, Country Files, Far East, China, Dr. Kissinger’s Meetings in the People’s Republic of China during the Presidential Visit, February 1972. Top Secret; Sensitive; Exclusively Eyes Only. No drafting information appears on the memorandum; presumably drafted by either Lord or Howe. The meeting was held at the Guest House, Villa 2.

    • 101. Memorandum of Conversation, Beijing, February 25, 1972, 5:45 p.m., Beijing, February 25, 1972, 5:45 p.m.

      Topics discussed at the fourth counterpart meeting between Secretary of State Rogers and Chinese Foreign Minister Chi P’eng-fei included contacts and communication, U.S. and PRC commitments to public welfare, and Thailand.

      Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Files 1970-73, POL 7 US/NIXON. Secret; Nodis; Homer. Drafted by Platt and approved in S on March 8. Copies were sent to S, S/S, U, J, EA, and Kissinger at the White House. The meeting was held in the Guest House.

    • 102. Memorandum of Conversation, Beijing, February 25-26 1972, 10:30 p.m.-1:40 a.m., Beijing, February 25, 1972, 10:30 p.m.-1:40 a.m.

      President’s Assistant for National Security Affairs Kissinger and Chinese Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Ch’iao finalized the communiqué wording concerning Taiwan, discussed specifics on the development of trade relations, and considered editorial changes to the section on Vietnam.

      Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Kissinger Office Files, Box 92, Country Files, Far East, China, Dr. Kissinger’s Meetings in the People’s Republic of China during the Presidential Visit, February 1972. Top Secret; Sensitive; Exclusively Eyes Only. No drafting information appears on the memorandum; presumably drafted by either Lord or Howe. Brackets in the source text. The meeting was held at the Guest House, Villa 2.

  • 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-8458 Photographer: Schumacher, Karl | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-8458-, Photos of small gift statues. 2/25/1972, Washington, D.C. unknown.

    Roll WHPO-8459 Photographer: Schumacher, Karl | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-8459-, Photos of gifts from heads of state. 2/25/1972, Washington, D.C. unknown.

    Roll WHPO-8460 Photographer: Schumacher, Karl | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-8460-, A group gathered on the Diplomatic Entrance stairs. 2/25/1972, Washington, D.C. Diplomatic Entrance stairs. unidentified persons.

    Roll WHPO-8567 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-8567-02-04, President Nixon and his party approaching the Forbidden City. 2/25/1972, Peking, China Forbidden City. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, staff members, Chinese officials.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8567-05-06, President Nixon and his party having tea. 2/25/1972, Peking, China Palace museum, Forbidden City. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, staff members, Chinese officials.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8567-07-11, Portrait of group of three by crane sculpture. 2/25/1972, Peking, China Forbidden City. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, staff members, Chinese officials.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8567-12-22A, President Nixon and his party viewing an imperial jade burial suit on display in the Peking Museum. 2/25/1972, Peking, China Palace museum, Forbidden City. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, staff members, Chinese officials.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8567-18, President Nixon and his party viewing an imperial jade burial suit on display in the Peking Museum. 2/25/1972, Peking, China Palace museum, Forbidden City. President Nixonm William Rogers, Chinese officials.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8567-23A-25A, President Nixon and his party viewing horse sculptures. 2/25/1972, Peking, China Palace museum, Forbidden City. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, staff members, Chinese officials.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8567-26A, President Nixon and his party viewing porcelain vases. 2/25/1972, Peking, China Palace museum, Forbidden City. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, staff members, Chinese officials.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8567-27A-36A, President Nixon and his party touring the Forbidden City grounds. 2/25/1972, Peking, China Forbidden City. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, staff members, Chinese officials.

    Roll WHPO-8568 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-8568-01-02, Chinese limousines. 2/25/1972, Peking, China streets. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, staff members, Chinese officials.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8568-02, Chinese limousines parked outside of an unidentified building in Peking. 2/25/1972, Peking, China streets. Unidentified man.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8568-03-09, Snowy streets, with pedestrians and bicyclists. 2/25/1972, Peking, China streets. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, staff members, Chinese officials.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8568-10-12, President Nixon in a crowd. 2/25/1972, Peking, China Forbidden City. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, staff members, Chinese officials.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8568-13-14, President Nixon and Pat Nixon touring the Hall of Complete Harmony. 2/25/1972, Peking, China Hall of Complete Harmony, Forbidden City. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, staff members, Chinese officials.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8568-15-17, 21A-22A, 26A-27A, President Nixon and Pat Nixon touring a Forbidden City exterior. 2/25/1972, Peking, China Forbidden City. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, staff members, Chinese officials.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8568-17, Members of the President's entourage stand in a snow-covered street during the tour of the Forbidden City. 2/25/1972, Peking, China Forbidden City. Unidentified American staff members.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8568-18-21, President Nixon examining a Chinese Guardian Lion. 2/25/1972, Peking, China Forbidden City. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, staff members, Chinese officials.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8568-28, President Nixon and Pat Nixon emerging from a large entryway, flanked by Chinese Guardian Lions. 2/25/1972, Peking, China Forbidden City. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, staff members, Chinese officials.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8568-28A-32A, President Nixon and Pat Nixon in gate, flanked by Chinese Guardian Lions. 2/25/1972, Peking, China Forbidden City. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, staff members, Chinese officials.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8568-33A-36A, President Nixon and others going through Gate of Supreme Harmony. 2/25/1972, Peking, China Forbidden City. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, staff members, Chinese officials.

    Roll WHPO-8569 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-8569-03-06, President Nixon, Pat Nixon, and others standing next to a gold Chinese Guardian Lion. 2/25/1972, Peking, China Forbidden City. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, William Rogers, Chinese officials, American officials and staff members.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8569-07, Members of President Nixon's staff entourage standing in a courtyard. 2/25/1972, Peking, China Forbidden City. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, William Rogers, Chinese officials, American officials and staff members.

    Roll WHPO-8570 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-8570-01A-04A, 14A-15A, Unknown persons standing near buildings in the snow. 2/25/1972, Peking, China Chinese citizens.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8570-03A, Scene of a local man walking next to his bicycling on a snow-covered street outside of several building. 2/25/1972, Peking, China Forbidden City, streets. Unidentified man.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8570-16A-17A, Interior of a car. 2/25/1972, Peking, China streets. Chinese citizens.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8570-5A-13A, Pedestrians, bicyclists, and streets in the snow. 2/25/1972, Peking, China streets. Chinese citizens.

    Roll WHPO-8571 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-8571-02A-04A, President Nixon, Pat Nixon and others walking out of the Hall of Supreme Harmony. 2/25/1972, Peking, China Hall of Supreme Harmony, Forbidden City. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Chinese officials, American staff members.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8571-05A-10A, President Nixon, Pat Nixon and others walking through the second courtyard. 2/25/1972, Peking, China courtyard, Forbidden City. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Chinese officials, American staff members.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8571-11A-15A, President Nixon, Pat Nixon and others entering a courtyard. 2/25/1972, Peking, China Forbidden City. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Chinese officials, American staff members.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8571-16A, President Nixon and others viewing sculpture. 2/25/1972, Peking, China Forbidden City. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Chinese officials, American staff members.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8571-17A-19A, President Nixon, Pat Nixon and others walking away from the Hall of Complete Harmony in the Forbidden City. 2/25/1972, Peking, China Hall of Complete Harmony, Forbidden City. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Chinese officials, American staff members, members of the press.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8571-18A, President Nixon, Pat Nixon and others walking away from the Hall of Complete Harmony in the Forbidden City. 2/25/1972, Peking, China Hall of Complete Harmony, Forbidden City. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Chinese officials, American staff members, members of the press.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8571-20A-27A, President Nixon, Pat Nixon and others walking out of the Hall of Preserving Harmony. 2/25/1972, Peking, China Hall of Preserving Harmony, Forbidden City. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Chinese officials, American staff members.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8571-35A-36A, President Nixon, Pat Nixon and othersstanding in a room in the museum. 2/25/1972, Peking, China museum, Forbidden City. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Chinese officials, American staff members.

    Roll WHPO-8573 Photographer: Schumaker, Byron | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-8573-02A-07A, 16A-27A, People sweeping snow in anticipation of Nixon's arrival, carrying rocks, and marching with tools. 2/25/1972, Peking, China streets, Forbidden City. Chinese citizens.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8573-08A-15A, Man with parasol walking in Peking, China. 2/25/1972, Peking, China streets, Forbidden City. Chinese citizens.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8573-10A, Man with parasol walking in Peking, China while it snows. 2/25/1972, Peking, China streets, Forbidden City. Chinese citizen.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8573-26A, People marching with shovels and other tools to sweep snow in preparation for President Nixon's arrival. 2/25/1972, Peking, China streets, Forbidden City. Chinese citizens.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8573-30-33, Pedestrians in Peking, China. 2/25/1972, Peking, China streets, Forbidden City. Chinese citizens.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8573-35-36, Lone man sweeping snow near Guardian Lion in Peking, China. 2/25/1972, Peking, China streets, Forbidden City. Chinese citizens.

    Roll WHPO-8574 Photographer: Schumaker, Byron | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-8574-02-03, Silhouettes. 2/25/1972, Peking, China Forbidden City. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, entourage, young women and children.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8574-04-07, Crowd near the Forbidden City area of Peking. 2/25/1972, Peking, China Forbidden City. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, entourage, young women and children.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8574-08-14, President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Secretary of State William Rogers, interpreters, and others ascending the steps to the Gate of Supreme Harmony on a snowy day in the Forbidden City area of Peking. 2/25/1972, Peking, China Forbidden City. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, William Rogers, interpreters, entourage.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8574-15-19, Crowd in courtyard. 2/25/1972, Peking, China Forbidden City. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, entourage, young women and children.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8574-20-22, President Nixon and others look at sculpture in china. 2/25/1972, Peking, China Forbidden City. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, entourage, young women and children.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8574-23-30, Unknown women in crowd. 2/25/1972, Peking, China Forbidden City. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, entourage, young women and children.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8574-31-36, Unknown couple with backs to camera walking, admiring Chinese Guardian Lion. 2/25/1972, Peking, China Forbidden City. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, entourage, young women and children.

    Roll WHPO-8575 Photographer: Schumaker, Byron | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-8575-02A-03A, 24A-30A, Courtyard with pedestrians and cars. 2/25/1972, Peking, China Forbidden City. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Chinese officials, entourage, children.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8575-04A-09A, President Nixon and Pat Nixon with others leaving Hall of Supreme Harmony. 2/25/1972, Peking, China Forbidden City. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Chinese officials, entourage, children.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8575-11A-19A, President Nixon in crowd. 2/25/1972, Peking, China interior, Forbidden City. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Chinese officials, entourage, children.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8575-20A, President Nixon climbing stairs with Chinese officials in the Forbidden City area of Peking, China. 2/25/1972, Peking, China Forbidden City. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Chinese officials, entourage, children.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8575-21A-23A, School children looking at Chinese Guardian Lion statue. 2/25/1972, Peking, China Forbidden City, outdoor grounds. Chinese officials, entourage, children.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8575-23A, School children gathered around a Chinese Guardian Lion statue covered in snow. 2/25/1972, Peking, China Forbidden City, outdoor grounds. School children, Chinese officials.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8575-31A-38A, President Nixon and others in a gate, and exiting the Forbidden City. 2/25/1972, Peking, China Forbidden City. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Chinese officials, entourage, children.

    Roll WHPO-8576 Photographer: Schumaker, Byron | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-8576-02-07, Ronald Ziegler briefing the press. 2/25/1972, Peking, China unknown. American staff members, Ziegler, press corps members, Chinese officials, cook.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8576-08-09, Empty room. 2/25/1972, Peking, China unknown. American staff members, Ziegler, press corps members, Chinese officials, cook.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8576-10, 15-16, 31A-34A, Staff sitting around table at dinner. 2/25/1972, Peking, China unknown. American staff members, Ziegler, press corps members, Chinese officials, cook.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8576-11-14, Meat, vegetables and other food items on round dinner table. 2/25/1972, Peking, China unknown. American staff members, Ziegler, press corps members, Chinese officials, cook.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8576-17-21, 26A-30A, Staff toasting each other. 2/25/1972, Peking, China unknown. American staff members, Ziegler, press corps members, Chinese officials, cook.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8576-21A-25A, Cook displaying cooked duck. 2/25/1972, Peking, China kitchen, unknown location. American staff members, Ziegler, press corps members, Chinese officials, cook.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8576-35A-36A, Cook showcasing hanging ducks in a kitchen. 2/25/1972, Peking, China kitchen, unknown location. American staff members, Ziegler, press corps members, Chinese officials, cook.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8576-36, Cook showcasing hanging ducks in a kitchen. 2/25/1972, Peking, China kitchen, unknown location. Chinese cook, unidentified man.

    Roll WHPO-8577 Photographer: Schumaker, Byron | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-8577-01-04, 14, President Nixon, Pat Nixon, and others touring the Forbidden City. 2/25/1972, Peking, China Forbidden City. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Chinese officials entourage, unidentified photographers.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8577-05-13, President Nixon, Pat Nixon, and others next to a Guardian Lion. 2/25/1972, Peking, China Forbidden City. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Chinese officials entourage, unidentified photographers.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8577-15-16, Unidentified photographers. 2/25/1972, Peking, China Forbidden City. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Chinese officials entourage, unidentified photographers.

    Roll WHPO-8578 Photographer: Schumaker, Byron | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-8578-02A-03A, Unidentified man standing in front of crowd. 2/25/1972, Peking, China Forbidden City. Oliver Atkins, Frank Cancellare, unidentified men.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8578-04A-05A, 12A-16A, 21A-22A, Unidentified persons touring the Forbidden City area on a snowy day. 2/25/1972, Peking, China Forbidden City. Oliver Atkins, Frank Cancellare, unidentified men.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8578-06A-10A, Chinese and American flags waving across from each other (on the limousine?). 2/25/1972, Peking, China Forbidden City. Oliver Atkins, Frank Cancellare, unidentified men.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8578-11A, A red billboard sign written in Chinese characters. 2/25/1972, Peking, China Forbidden City.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8578-17A-20A, White House Photo Office Director/Photographer Oliver Atkins and UPI photographer Frank Cancellare walking and talking in the Forbidden City area in the snow. Frank is carrying multiple cameras hanging by neckbands. 2/25/1972, Peking, China Forbidden City. Oliver Atkins, Frank Cancellare, unidentified men.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8578-20, White House Photo Office Director/Photographer Oliver Atkins and UPI photographer Frank Cancellare walking and talking in the Forbidden City area in the snow. Frank is carrying multiple cameras hanging by neckbands. 2/25/1972, Peking, China Forbidden City. Oliver Atkins, Frank Cancellare, unidentified men.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8578-23A-26A, Small tree in front of a window in the snow. 2/25/1972, Peking, China Forbidden City.

    Roll WHPO-8579 Photographer: Schumaker, Byron | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-8579-01A, 07A-20A, People sweeping snow off the streets prior to President Nixon's arrival at the Forbidden City. 2/25/1972, Peking, China streets, Forbidden City. Chinese workers, photographers, unidentified men.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8579-02A-05A, 24A-26A, Photographers preparing shots. 2/25/1972, Peking, China streets, Forbidden City. Chinese workers, photographers, unidentified men.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8579-09, People sweeping snow off the streets in preparation for President Nixon's arrival at the Forbidden City. 2/25/1972, Peking, China streets, Forbidden City. Chinese citizens.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8579-15, People shovelling snow off the streets in preparation for President Nixon's arrival at the Forbidden City. 2/25/1972, Peking, China streets, Forbidden City. Chinese citizens.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8579-21A-22A, Portraits of unidentified persons. 2/25/1972, Peking, China streets, Forbidden City. Chinese workers, photographers, unidentified men.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8579-21A-22A, Unidentified persons walking up stairs. 2/25/1972, Peking, China streets, Forbidden City. Chinese workers, photographers, unidentified men.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8579-27A-29A, Tree in front of building in snow in Peking. 2/25/1972, Peking, China streets, Forbidden City. Chinese workers, photographers, unidentified men.

    Roll WHPO-8582 Photographer: Schumaker, Byron | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-8582-02-06, An unidentified group of Chinese officials. 2/25/1972, Peking, China Peking Hall, Great Hall of the People. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, William Rogers, Chou En-Lai, Chinese and American officials.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8582-07-20A, 28A-31A, President Nixon, Pat Nixon, and William Rogers with Chinese and American officials. 2/25/1972, Peking, China Peking Hall, Great Hall of the People. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, William Rogers, Chou En-Lai, Chinese and American officials.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8582-21A-26A, Premier Chou En-Lai shaking hands in the American receiving line. 2/25/1972, Peking, China Peking Hall, Great Hall of the People. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, William Rogers, Chou En-Lai, Chinese and American officials.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8582-27A, Premier Chou En-Lai standing with President Nixon and Pat Nixon. 2/25/1972, Peking, China Peking Hall, Great Hall of the People. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, William Rogers, Chou En-Lai, Chinese and American officials.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8582-33A-36A, Persons sitting at and standing near banquet tables filled with food. 2/25/1972, Peking, China Peking Hall, Great Hall of the People. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, William Rogers, Chou En-Lai, Chinese and American officials.

    Roll WHPO-8583 Photographer: Schumaker, Byron | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-8583-02A-10A, Pat Nixon shopping for decorative items in a Peking store. 2/25/1972, Peking, China decorative store. Pat Nixon, staff, merchants, unidentified persons.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8583-02A-10A, Pat Nixon shopping for fabric in a Peking store. 2/25/1972, Peking, China fabric store. Pat Nixon, staff, merchants, unidentified persons.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8583-11A-12A, 17A-20A, Pat Nixon shopping for clothing in a Peking store. 2/25/1972, Peking, China clothing store. Pat Nixon, staff, merchants, unidentified persons.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8583-11A-12A, 17A-20A, Pat Nixon with Col. Jack Brennan trying on shirt while clothes shopping in a Peking store. 2/25/1972, Peking, China clothing store. Pat Nixon, staff, merchants, unidentified persons.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8583-21A-23A, Pat Nixon and others walking down street. 2/25/1972, Peking, China street. Pat Nixon, staff, merchants, unidentified persons.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8583-21A-23A, 34A-36A, Pat Nixon and others walking down the streets. 2/25/1972, Peking, China streets. Pat Nixon, staff, merchants, unidentified persons.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8583-24A-28A, Pat Nixon shopping for ceramics and dinnerwares. 2/25/1972, Peking, China ceramic store. Pat Nixon, staff, merchants, unidentified persons.

    Roll WHPO-8584 Photographer: Schumaker, Byron | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-8584-01A-06, Pat Nixon looking at glass speciman plate with hospital staff. 2/25/1972, Peking, China room, Peking Children's Hospital. Pat Nixon, Chinese medical personnel, children.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8584-07-08, Pat Nixon talking to hospital staff about a patient. 2/25/1972, Peking, China room, Peking Children's Hospital. Pat Nixon, Chinese medical personnel, children.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8584-09-10, Pat Nixon talking to patient. 2/25/1972, Peking, China room, Peking Children's Hospital. Pat Nixon, Chinese medical personnel, children.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8584-11-16, Children playing and interacting with Pat Nixon. 2/25/1972, Peking, China Peking Children's Hospital. Pat Nixon, Chinese medical personnel, children.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8584-16A-17A, 22A, 24A-25A, Unidentified children sitting in hospital beds. 2/25/1972, Peking, China room, Peking Children's Hospital. Pat Nixon, Chinese medical personnel, children.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8584-18A-21A, Unidentified child sitting in hospital bed with nurse. 2/25/1972, Peking, China room, Peking Children's Hospital. Pat Nixon, Chinese medical personnel, children.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8584-23A, Pat Nixon standing next to child in hospital bed. 2/25/1972, Peking, China room, Peking Children's Hospital. Pat Nixon, Chinese medical personnel, children.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8584-23A, Parking lot with pedestrians. 2/25/1972, Peking, China parking lot. Pat Nixon, Chinese medical personnel, children.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8584-23A, Pat Nixon leaving Peking Children's Hospital with others. 2/25/1972, Peking, China exterior, Peking Children's Hospital. Pat Nixon, Chinese medical personnel, children.

    Roll WHPO-8585 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-8585-01-05, President Nixon and Pat Nixon with Chou En-Lai and other officials. 2/25/1972, Peking, China Peking Hall, Great Hall of the People. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Chou En-Lai, Kissinger, William Rogers, Chinese officials, guests, waiters.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8585-06-07, President Nixon and Chou En-Lai walking to their seats at the reciprocal banquet. 2/25/1972, Peking, China Peking Hall, Great Hall of the People. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Chou En-Lai, Kissinger, William Rogers, Chinese officials, guests, waiters.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8585-08-14, President Nixon and Chou En-Lai toasting, as well as other Americans toasting at their tables during the reciprocal banquet. 2/25/1972, Peking, China Peking Hall, Great Hall of the People. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Chou En-Lai, Kissinger, William Rogers, Chinese officials, guests, waiters.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8585-09, President Nixon and Chou En-Lai toasting during the reciprocal banquet hosted by President Nixon and Pat Nixon. Banquet quests are seen in the background. 2/25/1972, Peking, China Peking Hall, Great Hall of the People. President Nixon, Chou En-Lai, banquet guests.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8585-11, Henry Kissinger and Chou En-Lai toasting during the reciprocal banquet hosted by President Nixon and Pat Nixon. Banquet quests are seen in the background. 2/25/1972, Peking, China Peking Hall, Great Hall of the People. Henry Kissinger, Chou En-Lai, banquet guests.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8585-15-16, Banquet clean-up. 2/25/1972, Peking, China Peking Hall, Great Hall of the People. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Chou En-Lai, Kissinger, William Rogers, Chinese officials, guests, waiters.

    Roll WHPO-8587 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-8587-01A-14A, President Nixon and Pat Nixon with Chou En-Lai and other officials. 2/25/1972, Peking, China Peking Hall, Great Hall of the People. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Chou En-Lai, American officials, Chinese officials.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8587-15A-18A, Bread and meat on dining room tables, along with other food items. 2/25/1972, Peking, China Peking Hall, Great Hall of the People. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Chou En-Lai, American officials, Chinese officials.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8587-17A, Bread, meat, and other food items on a dining room table along with menus in Chinese and English. 2/25/1972, Peking, China Peking Hall, Great Hall of the People.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8587-19A-22A, President Nixon and Chou En-Lai standing at large round banquet table. 2/25/1972, Peking, China Peking Hall, Great Hall of the People. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Chou En-Lai, American officials, Chinese officials.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8587-22A, President Nixon and William Rogers stand with Chou En-Lai, Yeh Chien-ying, and other officials ar a large round table during the reciprocal banquet. 2/25/1972, Peking, China Peking Hall, Great Hall of the People. President Nixon, William Rogers, Pat Nixon, Chou En-Lai, Yeh Chien-ying (Vice-Chairman of the Military Commission), American officials, Chinese officials.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8587-23-28, President Nixon, Pat Nixon and Chou En-Lai descending a great stairway. 2/25/1972, Peking, China stairway, Great Hall of the People. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Chou En-Lai, American officials, Chinese officials.

    Roll WHPO-8599 Photographer: Schumaker, Byron | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-8599-02-10, Patients in the children's hospital. 2/25/1972, Peking, China Peking Children's Hospital. children, unidentified persons.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8599-11-15, Predestrians underneath posters of Chairman Mao Tse-tung. 2/25/1972, Peking, China Peking Children's Hospital, streets. children, unidentified persons.

  • 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.

    K - Informal Presidential Remarks

    • WHCA-SR-K-258
      Forbidden City-Peking, China; West Lake Park-Hang Chow, China/PN. (2/25/1972)

      Keywords: People's Republic of China, Trips

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

    P - Formal Presidential Remarks

    • WHCA-SR-P-720215
      Remarks by President Nixon in toast to Chou En-lai in Great Hall of the People in Peking. (2/25/1972, Great Hall of the People, Peking)

      Runtime: 0:25:00

      Keywords: People's Republic of China, Trips

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

  • The White House Communications Agency Videotape Collection contains “off-the-air” recordings of televised programs produced between 1968 and 1974. Visit the finding aid to learn more.

    • WHCA-5125
      "NBC China Coverage: The Banquet for the Chinese". People's Republic of China Richard Nixon, Chou EnLai, Chinese officials.
      CBS
      Runtime: 1:00
    • WHCA-5126
      "CBS China Coverage: The Banquet for the Chinese". People's Republic of China Richard Nixon, Chou EnLai, Chinese officials.
      NBC
      Runtime: 1:00
    • WHCA-5127
      "The "Today" Show: China Coverage of the Banquet". People's Republic of China Richard Nixon, Chinese Officials.
      CBS
      Runtime: 1:00
    • WHCA-5128
      "ABC China Coverage: The Banquet". People's Republic of China Richard Nixon, Chinese officials.
      NBC
      Runtime: 1:00
    • WHCA-5129
      "CBS China Coverage: The Banquet". People's Republic of China
      CBS, ABC
      Runtime: 1:00
    • WHCA-5130
      "The "Today" Show," with China coverage of the Banquet with toasts. People's Republic of China Richard Nixon, Chinese Officials.
      NBC, ABC
      Runtime: 1:00
    • WHCA-5131
      "China Coverage: Nixon at the Imperial City". People's Republic of China Richard Nixon, Hawaiian officials.
      Undetermined
      Runtime: 0:30
    • WHCA-5132
      "China Coverage: Nixon to leave Peking for Hangchow". People's Republic of China Richard Nixon, also present at "Red Detachment of Women" ballet were: Chou Enlai, Pat Nixon, Madame Mao.
      CBS
      Runtime: 01:05:27
    • WHCA-5133
      "Chronolog". Destroyer escorts; Children, the real victims of Vietnam Richard Nixon.
      NBC
      Runtime: 01:05:19
    • WHCA-5148
      "China News Summary", Tape III.
      ALL NETWORKS
      Runtime: 1:00

      6. Reasoner/Tuckner: President Nixon hosts a dinner banquet; President Nixon and Chou En Lai propose toasts. Time Code Start: 17:00. Keywords: Presidents, travel, trips, Nixon trips, international, People's Republic of China, leaders, meetings, food, dinners, dining, banquets. Network: ABC.

      7. Smith/Reasoner: The Forbidden City, China (President Nixon introduces Reasoner to the Chinese). Time Code Start: 21:09. Keywords: Presidents, travel, trips, Nixon trips, international, People's Republic of China. Network: ABC.

      8. Jarriel: Snow removal. Time Code Start: 23:45. Keywords: weather. Network: ABC.

      9. Smith/Tuckner: The old Peking, China. Time Code Start: 25:25. Keywords: People's Republic of China, cities, history. Network: ABC.

      10. Smith/Koppel: Acupuncture. Time Code Start: 28:58. Keywords: health, Chinese medicine, medical practices, Asian. Network: ABC.

      11. Chancellor: President Nixon hosts a dinner banquet in China; toasts made at the dinner banquet in China with Chou En Lai. Time Code Start: 31:10. Keywords: Presidents, travel, trips, Nixon trips, international, People's Republic of China, leaders, meetings, food, dinners, dining, banquets, toasting, speeches, celebrations. Network: NBC.

      12. Chancellor/Kaplow: Snow removal; President Nixon visits the Forbidden City in China. Time Code Start: 35:01. Keywords: Presidents, travel, trips, Nixon trips, international, People's Republic of China, cities, museums. Network: NBC.

      13. Rich: Acupuncture. Time Code Start: 39:16. Keywords: health, Chinese medicine, medical practices, Asian. Network: NBC.

      14. Chancellor: 2225 Wong Fa St. Peking, China - the man on the street. Time Code Start: 41:48. Keywords: People's Republic of China, public opinions, citizens, lifestyles. Network: NBC.

      15. Mudd/Rather/Cronkite: President Nixon may not meet Mao Tse-tung again; last meeting with Chou En Lai; tour of Forbidden City (Peking, China). Time Code Start: 43:46. Keywords: Presidents, travel, trips, Nixon trips, international, People's Republic of China, leaders, meetings, food, dinners, dining, banquets, tourism, cities. Network: CBS.

      16. Cronkite/Rather: Acupuncture. Time Code Start: 49:44. Keywords: Presidents, People's Republic of China, travel, trips, Asian, Chinese, medical practices, needles. Network: CBS.

      17. Cronkite/Sevareid: Snow removal. Time Code Start: 53:39. Keywords: Presidents, People's Republic of China, travel, trips, weather, roads,. Network: CBS.
    • WHCA-5156
      Weekly News Summary, Tape I.
      ALL NETWORKS
      Runtime: 01:29:55

      1. Report of Senate approval of anti-busing bill (Griffin Amendment)/ on camera comments by Senator Griffin, Senator Philip Hart/ interview with Senator Hubert H. Humphrey. Time Code Start: 00:00. Keywords: Senate, Senators, voting, bills, legislation, segregation, schools, students, transportation, reports. Network: ABC.

      2. Report on U.S. troop involvement in Communist ambush/ film of North Vietnam parading POWs. Time Code Start: 02:19. Keywords: Vietnam War, Vietnam Prisoner of War, treatment. Network: ABC.

      3. Utley/Kiker/Mackin: President Nixon's China trip draws publicity away from other Presidential candidates; film of Volpe, Rockefeller, Morton campaign for Nixon in New Hampshire and Florida; comments by Representative Ashbrook. Time Code Start: 03:55. Keywords: Presidents, travel, trips, Nixon trips, international, People's Republic of China, Presidential elections, campaigns, campaigning, candidates. Network: NBC.

      4. Report on increase in wholesale prices/ on camera comments by Herbert Stein. Time Code Start: 08:14. Keywords: wage and price controls, freezes, prices, costs, increases, decreases, economy, economics, budgets, finances, recession, inflation, money. Network: NBC.

      5. Report of Senate approval of anti-busing bill (Griffin Amendment)/ opinions of Democratic candidates to the bill/ on camera comments by Senator Griffin and Senator Philip Hart. Time Code Start: 09:40. Keywords: Senate, Senators, voting, bills, legislation, segregation, schools, students, transportation, reports. Network: CBS.

      6. Film report of North Vietnam parading POWs. Time Code Start: 12:52. Keywords: Vietnam War, Vietnam Prisoner of War, treatment. Network: CBS.

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