February 26, 1970

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

• Original typewritten diary (PDF)

The President's day began at The White House - Washington, D. C.

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.

Addresses and Remarks

• Federal Economy Act of 1970 (6 Weekly Comp. Pres. Doc. 279, February 26, 1970)
  The President's Remarks Upon Transmitting His Proposals to the Congress.

Congress, Communications to

• Federal Economy Act of 1970 (6 Weekly Comp. Pres. Doc. 271, February 26, 1970)
  The President's Message to the Congress Proposing Repeal or Reform of Certain Programs.
• Communications Satellite Program (6 Weekly Comp. Pres. Doc. 275, February 26, 1970)
  The President's Message to the Congress Transmitting Seventh Annual Report on the Program.
• United States Arms Control and Disarmament Agency (6 Weekly Comp. Pres. Doc. 275, February 26, 1970)
  The President's Message to the Congress Transmitting the Agency's Ninth Annual Report.

Meetings With Foreign Leaders

• Visit of President Georges Pompidou of France (6 Weekly Comp. Pres. Doc. 276, February 26, 1970)
  Exchange of Remarks Between President Nixon and President Pompidou at Departure Ceremonies at the White House.
• Visit of President Georges Pompidou of France (6 Weekly Comp. Pres. Doc. 277, February 26, 1970)
  The President's Remarks at an Informal Meeting With French Correspondents Accompanying President Pompidou on His Visit to the United States.

Acts Approved by the President

• H.R. 8664 -- Public Law 91-199
  An Act to authorize an increase in the number of flag officers who may serve on certain selection boards in the Navy and in the number of officers of the Naval Reserve and Marine Corps Reserve who are eligible to serve on selection boards considering Reserves for promotion.
• H.R. 9485 -- Public Law 91-200
  An Act to remove the $10,000 limit on deposits under section 1035 of tite 10, United States Code, in the case of any member of a uniformed service who is a prisoner of war, missing in action, or In a detained status during the Vietnam conflict.
• H.R. 11548 -- Public Law 91-198
  An Act to amend title 10, United States Code, to permit naval flight officers to be eligible to command certain naval activities and for other purposes.

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.

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• Message to the Congress Transmitting Annual Report on the Communications Satellite Program.
• Message to the Congress Transmitting Annual Report of the United States Arms Control and Disarmament Agency.
• Remarks on the Departure From the White House of President Pompidou of France.
• Remarks at an Informal Meeting With French Correspondents Who Accompanied President Pompidou of France on His Visit to the United States
• Remarks About the Proposed Federal Economy Act of 1970.
• Special Message to the Congress on the Proposed Federal Economy Act of 1970.

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.

• Federal Register of Thursday, February 26, 1970

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

• Senate: February 26, 1970
• House of Representatives: February 26, 1970
• Extensions of Remarks: February 26, 1970

Argued

• Monks v. New Jersey
• National Labor Relations Board v. Raytheon Company
• United States v. Hilton Hotels Corporation
• Woodward v. Commissioner

Selective document listing

President's Office Files

The President's Office Files consists of materials drawn together by the Special Files Unit from several administrative subdivisions within the White House Office. It is the handwriting and sensitive papers sent to the Staff Secretary that now comprise much of the President's Office Files. Visit the finding aid to learn more.

• Annotated News Summaries, Box 29, News Summaries - February 1970 [1 of 3]
• Annotated News Summaries, Box 29, News Summaries - February 1970 [2 of 3]
• Annotated News Summaries, Box 29, News Summaries - February 1970 [3 of 3] [During this period, the Staff Secretary only removed pages from the News Summaries which contained President Nixon's handwriting, often leaving the document with no date. Although there are no specific documents with this date, you should also consult the full folder for the month.]
• President's Daily Schedule, Box 99, [President's Daily Schedule, Jan.-Feb. 1970] [3 of 3]
  • The President's Schedule, Thursday - February 26, 1970

President's Personal File

The President's Personal File is essentially a President's secretary's file, kept by Rose Mary Woods, personal secretary to the President, for two purposes: (1) preserving for posterity a collection of documents particularly close to the President, whether because he dictated or annotated them, or because of the importance of the correspondent or the event concerned and (2) giving appropriate attention–letters of gratitude, invitations to White House social events, and the like–to members and important friends and supporters of the Nixon administration. This generalization does not describe all the varied materials of a file group which is essentially a miscellany, but it does identify the reason for the existence of the file group's core. Visit the finding aid to learn more.

• President's Speech File
  • Box 56, February 24-March 2, 1970, Visit of President Pompidou
  • Box 56, February 26, 1970, Tape--Federal Economy Act
  • Box 56, February 26, 1970, Radio--TV Dinner

The H. R. Haldeman Diaries consists of seven handwritten diaries, 36 dictated diaries recorded as sound recordings, and two handwritten audio cassette tape subject logs. The diaries and logs reflect H. R. Haldeman’s candid personal record and reflections on events, issues, and people encountered during his service in the Nixon White House. As administrative assistant to the President and Chief of Staff, Haldeman attended and participated in public events and private meetings covering the entire scope of issues in which the Nixon White House engaged in during the years 1969-1973. Visit the finding aid to learn more.

• Transcript of diary entry (PDF)
  Thursday, February 26.
  
  Really raged again today against United States Jews because of their behavior toward Pompidou. Has decided to postpone Jewish arms supply for their "unconscionable conduct." Also said, in front of Kissinger, not to let any Jews see him about Middle East. Said they can go talk to Lindsay and Rockefeller about whether they can provide arms for Israel. As mad as he's been since we got here.
  
  Decided to have French press in for a handshake after Pompidou farewell, and gave them a little briefing on Pompidou and his evaluation of him.
  
  President really funny as he read news summary report regarding Howard K. Smith article saying networks are unfair. He chortled with glee and thoroughly enjoyed it.
  
  Called Wilbur Mills to thank him for getting Family Assistance through Ways and Means. President played it straight, although Democrats did this to try to trap President with unworkable program. Will backfire on them as P succeeds in getting first major social legislation in decades.
  
  President spoke at White House Radio/TV Correspondents dinner, and was a hit with brief and funny remarks. Had some good gags, several of them his own, and delivered them beautifully. Tough crowd, virtually all against him, but he made some points. Called me at home after and was pleased with himself. Also delighted because he had just called Reagan - who will stand up to the Jews and escort Pompidou in California.
  
  Some discussion during day regarding Kissinger-Rogers problem which keeps building up and is very distressing to President. Really no way to handle it - a major head-on clash between two monumental egos. Kissinger realizes how it bothers President and reduces his effectiveness, but doesn't know how to cope with it.
  
  Problem with Defense in getting a project manager for ABM. Obviously Laird wants to duck the basic responsibility. The guy he originally assigned told me he had no responsibility or authority on this. So I called Laird - missed him but did talk briefly at the dinner. He's hedging. Tries to push it on Kissinger, then to set up Resor or John Foster. I'll really have to hack at this one.
• Handwritten diary entry (JPG)

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The President's Daily Brief is the primary vehicle for summarizing the day-to-day sensitive intelligence and analysis, as well as late-breaking reports, for the White House on current and future national security issues. Read "The President's Daily Brief: Delivering Intelligence to Nixon and Ford" to learn more.

• President's Daily Brief of 26 February 1970

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 NSC System

• 97. Memorandum by the President’s Assistant for National Security Affairs (Kissinger) , Washington, February 26, 1970

  Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Agency Files, Box 235, DPRC & DEF Budget—1970—Vol. I. Secret.

Vol. III, Foreign Economic Policy; International Monetary Policy, 1969-1972

Foreign Economic Policy

• 36. Memorandum of Conversation , Washington, February 26, 1970, 10:30

  Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Presidential/HAK Memcons, Box 1023, President/Pompidou February 24 and 26, 1970. Top Secret; Sensitive; Nodis. Presidents Nixon and Pompidou met in the Oval Office from 10:40 a.m. to 12:37 p.m. (Ibid., White House Central Files, President’s Daily Diary) President Pompidou visited the United States February 23-March 3. He met with President Nixon in the Oval Office on February 24 and 26; a memorandum of the February 24 conversation is ibid., NSC Files, Presidential/HAK Memcons, Box 1023, President/Pompidou February 24 and 26, 1970. Following his Washington program President Pompidou traveled to Cape Kennedy, San Francisco, Chicago, and New York.

Vol. XIX, Part 1, Korea, 1969-1972

U.S. Troop Reductions and Related Defense Issues, November 1969-February 1971

• 53. Memorandum From Laurence E. Lynn, Jr., of the National Security Council Staff to the President’s Assistant for National Security Affairs (Kissinger) , Washington, February 26, 1970

  Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 541, Country Files, Far East, Korea, Vol. II, 10/69–5/70. Secret. Sent for information. A copy was sent to Haig. Kissinger initialed the memorandum on March 9 and added “Good report.”

Vol. XXIV, Middle East Region and Arabian Peninsula, 1969-1972; Jordan, September 1970

Middle East Region

• 19. National Security Study Memorandum 90 , Washington, February 26, 1970

  Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, NSC Institutional Files (H-Files), Box H–170, National Security Study Memoranda, NSSM 90. Secret; Nodis. A copy was sent to the Chairman of the JCS. The date is handwritten at the top of the first page.

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

Western Europe Region and NATO

• 31. National Security Study Memorandum 90 , Washington, February 26, 1970

  Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 252, Agency Files, NSC Mtgs., Vol. 1. Secret; Nodis. A copy was sent to the Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff.

Vol. E-1, Documents on Global Issues, 1969-1972

U.S. Policy Towards International Production and Trafficking in Illegal Drugs

• 163. Memorandum of Conversation , Washington, February 26, 1970

  In a meeting with French Foreign Minister Schumann, Secretary of State Rogers emphasized President Nixon’s strong personal interest in narcotics control.
  
  Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Files 1970-73, SOC 11-5. Confidential. The meeting was held in the Cabinet Room of the White House and began at 11:45 a.m. Drafted by Long.

The Kissinger telephone conversation transcripts consist of approximately 20,000 pages of transcripts of Kissinger’s telephone conversations during his tenure as Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs (1969-1974) and Secretary of State (1973-1974) during the administration of President Richard Nixon. Visit the finding aid for more information.

Digitized versions can be found in the National Archives Catalog.

The White House Photo Office collection consists of photographic coverage of President Richard Nixon meeting with prominent social, political, and cultural personalities; speaking engagements and news conferences of the President and various high-ranking members of the White House staff and Cabinet; Presidential domestic and foreign travel, including Presidential vacations; social events and entertainment involving the First Family, including entertainers present; official portraits of the President, First Family, and high-ranking members of the Nixon administration; the 1969 and 1973 Inaugurals; the President’s 1972 Presidential election campaign appearances (including speeches) and other official activities of the White House staff and the President’s Cabinet from January 20, 1969 until August 9, 1974 at the White House and the Old Executive Office Building; other locations in Washington, DC, such as The Mall; and the Presidential retreats in Camp David, Maryland, Key Biscayne, Florida, and San Clemente, California. Visit the finding aid to learn more.

Roll WHPO-3038 Photographer: Schumacher, Karl | Color or B&W: B&W

• Frame(s): WHPO-3038-[none], A closeup portrait study of Jeff Donfeld sitting at his office desk. 2/26/1970, Washington, D.C. White House. Jeff Donfeld.
• Frame(s): WHPO-3038-02-16, A closeup portrait study of aide Jeff Donfeld sitting at his office desk. 2/26/1970, Washington, D.C. White House. Jeff Donfeld.

Roll WHPO-3039 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: B&W

• Frame(s): WHPO-3039-01A-05A, Mike Farrell with in unidentified group of people. 2/26/1970, Washington, D.C. White House. Michael Farrell.

Roll WHPO-3040 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

• Frame(s): WHPO-3040-06A-18A, 20A-09A, President Nixon seated at his Oval Office Desk during a meeting with Special Counsel Clark Mollenhoff. 2/26/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, Clark Mollenhoff.
• Frame(s): WHPO-3040-19, President Nixon seated at his Oval Office desk with his feet resting on top of the desktop, during a meeting with Special Counsel Clark Mollenhoff. 2/26/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, Clark Mollenhoff.

Roll WHPO-3041 Photographer: Schumacher, Karl | Color or B&W: B&W

• Frame(s): WHPO-3041-02-08, President Nixon with French President Georges Pompidou, Secretary of State William Rogers, and interpreter M. Andronikof, making farewell comments into a microphone set at the steps of the White House Rose Garden. 2/26/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, Rose Garden. President Nixon, President Pompidou, interpreter M. Andronikof, William Rogers, unidentified official.

Roll WHPO-3042 Photographer: Schumacher, Karl | Color or B&W: B&W

• Frame(s): WHPO-3042-02-12, President Nixon with French President Georges Pompidou making farewell comments near a microphone set at the steps of the White House Rose Garden. 2/26/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, Rose Garden. President Nixon, President Pompidou, interpreter M. Andronikof, William Rogers, unidentified official.
• Frame(s): WHPO-3042-06, President Nixon shaking hands with French President Georges Pompidou near a microphone set at the steps of the White House Rose Garden. 2/26/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, Rose Garden. President Nixon, President Pompidou, William Rogers.
• Frame(s): WHPO-3042-13, President of France Georges Pompidou petting President Nixon's Irish Setter dog King Timahoe in the White House garden. President Nixon, and unidentified officials stand nearby. 2/26/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, Rose Garden. President Nixon, President Pompidou, possibly interpreter M. Andronikof, King Timahoe and unidentified dog handler( possibly Traphes Bryant the official White House dog handler).

Roll WHPO-3043 Photographer: Kightlinger, Jack | Color or B&W: B&W

• Frame(s): WHPO-3043-04-10, President Nixon with French President Georges Pompidou making farewell comments near a microphone set at the steps of the White House Rose Garden. 2/26/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, Rose Garden. President Nixon, President Pompidou, interpreter M. Andronikof, William Rogers, unidentified official.
• Frame(s): WHPO-3043-11-12, President of France Georges Pompidou petting and saying goodbye to the Irish Setter dog King Timahoe, in the White House garden. President Nixon, and unidentified officials stand nearby. 2/26/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, Rose Garden. President Nixon, President Pompidou, possibly interpreter M. Andronikof, King Timahoe and unidentified handler.
• Frame(s): WHPO-3043-13, President Nixon with French President Georges Pompidou, Secretary of State William Rogers and a group of officials walking away from the White House Rose Garden area during Pompidou's departure. 2/26/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, Rose Garden. President Nixon, President Pompidou, interpreter M. Andronikof, William Rogers, unidentified officials.

Roll WHPO-3044 Photographer: Kightlinger, Jack | Color or B&W: B&W

• Frame(s): WHPO-3044-02A, A telephone and items on an unidentified desk. 2/26/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, unidentified room.
• Frame(s): WHPO-3044-03A-07A, President Nixon speaking with President of France Georges Pompidou at his waiting limousine during his departure from the White House Rose Garden area. Secretary of state, military aides and possibly interpreter M. Andronikof stand nearby. 2/26/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, Rose Garden. President Nixon, President Georges Pompidou, William Rogers, Military Aides, limousine driver, interpreter M. Andronikof.

Roll WHPO-3053 Photographer: Schumacher, Karl | Color or B&W: B&W

• Frame(s): WHPO-3053-01-22, Governors Dinner at the State Department. 2/26/1970, Washington, D.C. State Department Building. Governors, Cabinet Members.

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-135
  Press briefing by Gerald Warren, Morris Mann, John Hill, Stan Doremus, Ed Harper, and Mr. Blum. (2/26/1970, Roosevelt Room, White House)
  
  Runtime: 28:00:00
  
  Keywords: Press conferences, news conferences, interviews, media
  
  Production credits: Audio feed supplied by WHCA; Recorded by ELB (initials of WHCA engineer)
  
  Original Format: 1/4-inch reel-to-reel audiotape. Original source type: Original.

P - Formal Presidential Remarks

• WHCA-SR-P-700218
  Remarks by President Nixon to Radio and TV Correspondents Assn. at Shoreham with Roger Mudd, Charles Warren. (2/26/1970)
  
  Runtime: 11:23
  
  Original Format: 1/4-inch reel-to-reel audiotape. Original source type: Original.
• WHCA-SR-P-700225
  Remarks by President Nixon at the departure ceremony for President Pompidou, with additional remarks by President Pompidou. (2/26/1970)
  
  Runtime: 2:31
  
  Original Format: 1/4-inch reel-to-reel audiotape. Original source type: Original.
• WHCA-SR-P-700226
  Remarks by President Nixon About the Proposed Federal Economy Act of 1970. (2/26/1970)
  
  Runtime: 2:10
  
  Original Format: 1/4-inch reel-to-reel audiotape. Original source type: Original.
• WHCA-SR-P-700227
  Telephone birthday greetings to Jackie Gleason in Miami. (2/26/1970)
  
  Runtime: 2:10
  
  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-3643
  Weekly News Summary.
  All networks
  Runtime: 00:42:30
  
  19. President Nixon speaks about French and U.S. Relations. Time Code Start: 35:14. Keywords: foreign policy, foreign relations, diplomacy. Network: NBC.
  
  20. Vice President Agnew speaks to the Governors. Time Code Start: 37:15. Keywords: Vice Presidents, governors, conventions, meetings, speeches. Network: NBC.
  
  21. Report on More jets to Israel. Time Code Start: 38:58. Keywords: Middle East, Mideast, war, Israeli, aircraft, jets, aid, sales. Network: ABC.
  
  22. President Nixon Asks for cut-backs in obsolete programs. Time Code Start: 40:26. Keywords: Presidents, speeches, budgets, programs, decreases. Network: ABC.
  
  23. Vice President Agnew Speaks to the Governors. Time Code Start: 41:23. Keywords: Vice Presidents, governors, conventions, meetings, speeches. Network: ABC.

• New York Times of February 26, 1970

• AP Images photos from February 26, 1970
• Getty Images photos from February 26, 1970

The Vanderbilt Television News Archive is the world's most extensive and complete archive of television news. They have been recording, preserving and providing access to television news broadcasts of the national networks since August 5, 1968.

• February 1970 Broadcast Index

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