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February 28, 1972

Introduction

This almanac page for Monday, February 28, 1972, pulls together various records created by the federal government and links to additional resources which can provide context about the events of the day.

Previous Date: Sunday, February 27, 1972

Next Date: Tuesday, February 29, 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 Ching Kiang Guest House, Shanghai, 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.

    No Federal Register published on this date

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

  • Argued

    Granted

Archival Holdings

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

  • The National Archives Catalog is the online portal to the records held at the National Archives, and information about those records. It is the main way of describing our holdings and also provides access to electronic records and digitized versions of our holdings. 

    The Catalog searches across multiple National Archives resources at once, including archival descriptions, digitized and electronic records, authority records, and web pages from Archives.gov and the Presidential Libraries. The Catalog also allows users to contribute to digitized historical records through tagging and transcription.

    Nixon Library Holdings

    All National Archives Units

National Security Documents

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

  • The Foreign Relations of the United States series presents the official documentary historical record of major U.S. foreign policy decisions and significant diplomatic activity. Visit the State Department website for more information.

    Vol. II, Organization and Management of U.S. Foreign Policy, 1969-1972

    The NSC System

    Vol. XVII, China, 1969-1972

    China, October 1971-February 1972

    • 204. Memorandum of Conversation, Shanghai, February 28, 1972, 8:30-9:30 a.m.

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

    Vol. XXI, Chile, 1969-1973

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

    Vol. XXIII, Arab-Israeli Dispute, 1969-1972

    Proximity Talks and the Backchannel: Separate Department of State and White House Negotiating Tricks

    Vol. XXIX, Eastern Mediterranean, 1969-1972

    Greece

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

    Italy

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

    Iran 1972

    • 168. Situation Report

      The report indicated that mass rallies against a variety of sources of popular discontent were planned for the following day.

      Source: National Archives, RG 59, NEA/IRN, Office of Iran Affairs, Lot File 75D365, Box 7, POL 23, Internal Security, Counter Insurgence, Iran 1972. Secret. A handwritten notation on the front page reads “Disturbing.”

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

    Bangladesh, December 1971-December 1972

    • 405. Telegram 722 From the Consulate General in Dacca to the Department of State, Dacca, February 28, 1972, 1610Z

      Consul General Spivack reported that he met with Bangladesh Foreign Minister Samad and, as instructed, informed him that the question of recognition would have to await President Nixon’s decision after his return from China. Samad remained concerned about the status of the Consulate General and whether its mission was to further U.S. relations with Pakistan or Bangladesh. He also expressed concern about the treatment of representatives of Bangladesh in the United States.

      Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Files 1970–73, POL BANGLADESH–US. Secret; Immediate; Exdis. Repeated to Islamabad and New Delhi.

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

    • 107. Memorandum of Conversation, Shanghai, February 28, 1972, 8:45 a.m., Shanghai, February 28, 1972, 8:45 a.m.

      During their fifth counterpart meeting, Secretary of State Rogers and Chinese Foreign Minister Chi P’eng-fei agreed to gradually strengthen relations in the areas of communications, sports, cultural, and scientific exchanges.

      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 10. Copies were sent to S, S/S, U, J, EA, and Kissinger at the White House. The meeting was held in the Guest House Hotel.

  • 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

  • Visit the White House Tapes finding aid to learn about the taping system's operation and archival processing.

    White House Telephone

  • 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-8623 Photographer: Schumaker, Byron | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-8623-03-07, White House Communication Technicians (men) working in an audio control room. 2/28/1972, China unknown. unidentified persons.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8623-08-10, Stewardesses seated in a room. 2/28/1972, China unknown. unidentified persons.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8623-11-13, Unknown room with equipment. 2/28/1972, China unknown.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8623-14-16, Unidentified persons walking and riding down rural street. 2/28/1972, Shanghai, China street. Chinese citizens.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8623-18-21, Aerial view of a city, possibly Shanghai. 2/28/1972, Shanghai, China air. Chinese citizens.

    Roll WHPO-8624 Photographer: Schumaker, Byron | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-8624-01-23, Portrait of unidentified men and women. 2/28/1972, Shanghai, China unknown. unidentified men and women.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8624-24-28, Sign with Chinese writing as well as, "LONG LIVE THE GREAT UNITY OF THE PEOPLE OF THE WORLD.". 2/28/1972, Shanghai, China unknown site. unidentified men and women.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8624-29-31, Unidentified flight attendants or stewardesses with others on plane stairs. 2/28/1972, Shanghai, China airport, tarmac. unidentified men and women.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8624-32-34, Unidentified flight attendants and stewardesses with others on tarmac. 2/28/1972, Shanghai, China airport, tarmac. unidentified men and women.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8624-35-36, Large satellite and unknown stucture. 2/28/1972, Shanghai, China unknown. unidentified men and women.

    Roll WHPO-8626 Photographer: Schumaker, Byron | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-8626-02A-04A, Exterior view of "The Spirit of '76," (Air Force One). 2/28/1972, Shanghai, China tarmac, Hung Chiao Airport. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Chou En-Lai, William Rogers, Chinese officials, press corps members.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8626-05A-09A, 27A-36A, Crowd on the tarmac. 2/28/1972, Shanghai, China tarmac, Hung Chiao Airport. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Chou En-Lai, William Rogers, Chinese officials, press corps members.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8626-10A-23A, President Nixon and Pat Nixon bidding farewell to Premier Chou and members of the official PRC delegation. 2/28/1972, Shanghai, China tarmac, Hung Chiao Airport. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Chou En-Lai, William Rogers, Chinese officials, press corps members.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8626-10A-23A, President Nixon and Pat Nixon waving before entering the "Spirit of '76". 2/28/1972, Shanghai, China tarmac, Hung Chiao Airport. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Chou En-Lai, William Rogers, Chinese officials, press corps members.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8626-20A, President Nixon shaking hands with Chou En-Lai before his departure from China. Pat Nixon and members of the press stand nearby. 2/28/1972, Shanghai, China tarmac, Hung Chiao Airport. President Nixon, Chou-En Lai, Pat Nixon, Chinese officials, press corps members.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8626-29A, Press corps on the tarmac of Hung Chiao Airport in Shanghai, China after the departure of the American delegation led by President Richard Nixon. 2/28/1972, Shanghai, China tarmac, Hung Chiao Airport. President Nixon, Chou-En Lai, Pat Nixon, Chinese officials, press corps members.

    Roll WHPO-8627 Photographer: Schumaker, Byron | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-8627-02-20, Unidentified persons sleeping, talking, and reading. 2/28/1972, air Spirit of '76, interior. unidentified persons.

    Roll WHPO-8636 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-8636-01A-09A, Small business buildings and home, pedestrians and bicyclists on an unidentified two lane street. 2/28/1972, Shanghai, China streets. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Kissinger, Chinese officials, Chinese citizens, press corps members.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8636-10A-12A, unidentified Presidential Staff or news reporters and Chinese soldiers standing near the front doorway stairs of Air Force One Spirit of 76. 2/28/1972, Shanghai, China streets, tarmac, Hung Chiao Airport. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Kissinger, Chinese officials, Chinese citizens, press corps members.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8636-13A-18A, A crowd near President Nixon's limousine on the tarmac, view looking down from the top of the Air Force One Spirit of 76 doorway stairs. 2/28/1972, Shanghai, China tarmac, Hung Chiao Airport. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Kissinger, Chinese officials, Chinese citizens, press corps members.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8636-19A, Henry Kissinger ascending stairs to the airplane. 2/28/1972, Shanghai, China tarmac, Hung Chiao Airport. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Kissinger, Chinese officials, Chinese citizens, press corps members.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8636-20A, President Nixon and Pat Nixon ascending stairs to the airplane. 2/28/1972, Shanghai, China tarmac, Hung Chiao Airport. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Kissinger, Chinese officials, Chinese citizens, press corps members.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8636-21A, President Nixon and Pat Nixon in the doorway of The Spirit of 76 (Air Force One), seen from behind, waving to Chinese officials in the crowd below standing on the Hung Chiao Shanghai Airport (building seen in background). 2/28/1972, Shanghai, China tarmac, Hung Chiao Airport. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, crowd including press corps members.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8636-22A-23A, President Nixon and Pat Nixon disembark the Spirit of 76 (Air Force One) at Elmendorf Air Force Base, in Alaska during their stopover before flying on to Washington D.C. 2/28/1972, Elmendorf AFB, Alaska tarmac, airfield. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, unidentified persons.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8636-24A, Crowd greeting President Nixon in Alaska. 2/28/1972, Elmendorf AFB, Alaska tarmac, airfield. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, unidentified persons.

    Roll WHPO-8637 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-8637-01A-03A, President Nixon and Pat Nixon arriving at the airport. 2/28/1972, Shanghai, China tarmac, Hung Chiao Airport. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Chou En-Lai, crowd.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8637-04A-13A, President Nixon and Chou En-Lai shaking hands amid a crowd. 2/28/1972, Shanghai, China tarmac, Hung Chiao Airport. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Chou En-Lai, crowd.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8637-15A-16A, President Nixon with unidentified couples. 2/28/1972, Elmendorf AFB, Alaska room, Ruegg residence. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, unidentified couples, crowd.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8637-17A-18A, President Nixon and Pat Nixon addressing a crowd at the airport. 2/28/1972, Elmendorf AFB, Alaska airport. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, unidentified couples, crowd.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8637-19A, Crowd welcoming President Nixon back to the United States. 2/28/1972, Elmendorf AFB, Alaska airport. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, unidentified couples, crowd.

    Roll WHPO-8638 Photographer: Schumacher, Karl | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-8638-03-13, President Nixon and Pat Nixon, wave from the top of the stair ramp of The Spirit of 76 (Air Force One), upon their arrival from China at Andrews Air Force Base, in Maryland. A crowd of well wishers and friends wave to them from the tarmac below. 2/28/1972, Andrews AFB, Maryland tarmac, airport. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Spiro Agnew, officials, crowd.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8638-12, President Nixon and Pat Nixon, wave from the top of the stair ramp of The Spirit of 76 (Air Force One), upon their arrival from China at Andrews Air Force Base, in Maryland. A crowd of well wishers and friends wave to them from the tarmac below. 2/28/1972, Andrews AFB, Maryland tarmac, airport. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, crowd, officials.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8638-14-19, A crowd of well wishers and friends in front of The Spirit of 76 (Air Force One), upon President Nixon and Pat Nixon's arrival from China at Andrews Air Force Base in Maryland. 2/28/1972, Andrews AFB, Maryland tarmac, airport. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Spiro Agnew, officials, crowd.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8638-20-27, 30-31, President Nixon addressing crowd from podium in front of helicopter, with Pat Nixon and Vice President Agnew standing nearby. 2/28/1972, Andrews AFB, Maryland hangar, airport. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Spiro Agnew, officials, crowd.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8638-28-29, 36, Crowd of well wishers and friends in front of the helicopter upon President Nixon and Pat Nixon's arrival from China at Andrews Air Force Base in Maryland. 2/28/1972, Andrews AFB, Maryland hangar, airport. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Spiro Agnew, officials, crowd.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8638-32-35, President Nixon, Pat Nixon, and Vice President Agnew entering the helicopter. 2/28/1972, Andrews AFB, Maryland hangar, airport. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Aspiro Agnew, officials, crowd.

    Roll WHPO-8639 Photographer: Schumacher, Karl | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-8639-01-05, President Nixon and Pat Nixon leaving their Air Force One. 2/28/1972, Andrews AFB, Maryland tarmac, hangar, airport. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Spiro Agnew, officials, crowd.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8639-07-23, President Nixon, Pat Nixon, and Vice President Agnew standing at a podium in front of crowd. 2/28/1972, Andrews AFB, Maryland tarmac, hangar, airport. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Spiro Agnew, officials, crowd.

    Roll WHPO-8640 Photographer: Kightlinger, Jack | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-8640-02-11, President Nixon and Pat Nixon greeting family and others upon arrival. 2/28/1972, Andrews AFB, Maryland hangar, airport. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Agnew, Tricia Nixon Cox, Edward Cox, Julie Eisenhower, William Rogers, Kissinger, officials, crowd.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8640-12-20, Vice President Agnew, President Nixon, and Pat Nixon standing at a podium with hands on hearts. 2/28/1972, Andrews AFB, Maryland hangar, airport. President Nixon.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8640-21, "Spirit of '76" with a photographer taking a shot from the open door. 2/28/1972, Andrews AFB, Maryland hangar, airport. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Spiro Agnew, Tricia Nixon Cox, Edward Cox, Julie Eisenhower, William Rogers, Kissinger, officials, crowd.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8640-22, 26, 29-32, Vice President Agnew, President Nixon, and Pat Nixon standing at a podium. 2/28/1972, Andrews AFB, Maryland hangar, airport. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Spiro Agnew, Tricia Nixon Cox, Edward Cox, Julie Eisenhower, William Rogers, Kissinger, officials, crowd.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8640-23-25, 28, Members of a crowd greeting President Nixon. 2/28/1972, Andrews AFB, Maryland hangar, airport. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Spiro Agnew, Tricia Nixon Cox, Edward Cox, Julie Eisenhower, William Rogers, Kissinger, officials, crowd.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8640-33, President Nixon and Pat Nixon walking. 2/28/1972, Andrews AFB, Maryland hangar, airport. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Spiro Agnew, Tricia Nixon Cox, Edward Cox, Julie Eisenhower, William Rogers, Kissinger, officials, crowd.

    Roll WHPO-8641 Photographer: Kightlinger, Jack | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-8641-01A-19A, President Nixon, Pat Nixon, and Vice President Agnew at a podium. 2/28/1972, Andrews AFB, Maryland hangar, airport. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Spiro Agnew, crowd.

    Roll WHPO-8642 Photographer: Kightlinger, Jack | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-8642-34-37, Crowd awaiting the arrival of President Nixon and Pat Nixon. 2/28/1972, Andrews AFB, Maryland hangar, airport. crowd.

    Roll WHPO-8643 Photographer: Schumacher, Karl | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-8643-02-12, President Nixon, Pat Nixon and others deplaning. The Nixons and Vice President Agnew at a podium. 2/28/1972, Andrews AFB, Maryland tarmac, hangar, airport. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Spiro Agnew, officials, crowd.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8643-13-24, President Nixon and Pat Nixon greeting crowd. 2/28/1972, Andrews AFB, Maryland tarmac, hangar, airport. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Spiro Agnew, officials, presidential party, crowd.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8643-25-26, Unidentified persons in the door of the "Spirit of '76". 2/28/1972, Andrews AFB, Maryland tarmac, hangar, airport. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Spiro Agnew, officials, presidential party, crowd.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8643-27-29, President Nixon, Pat Nixon and Vice President Agnew at a podium, facing away from the camera. 2/28/1972, Andrews AFB, Maryland tarmac, hangar, airport. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Spiro Agnew, officials, presidential party, crowd.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8643-30-36, President Nixon, Pat Nixon and Vice President Agnew at a podium, facing perpendicular to the camera. 2/28/1972, Andrews AFB, Maryland tarmac, hangar, airport. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Spiro Agnew, officials, presidential party, crowd.

    Roll WHPO-8644 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-8644-06-12, President Nixon, Pat Nixon, and Vice President Agnew on a podium. 2/28/1972, Andrews AFB, Maryland hangar, airport. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Spiro Agnew, crowd.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8644-09, President Nixon, Pat Nixon, and Vice President Agnew on a podium addressing a crowd at Andrews Air Force Base after arriving home from their trip to China. 2/28/1972, Andrews AFB, Maryland hangar, airport. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Spiro Agnew, crowd.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8644-2-5, Wing and window of the "Spirit of '76.". 2/28/1972, Andrews AFB, Maryland tarmac.

    Roll WHPO-8645 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-8645-02-14, President Nixon, Pat Nixon, and Vice President Agnew on a podium. 2/28/1972, Andrews AFB, Maryland hangar, airport. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Spiro Agnew, crowd.

    Roll WHPO-8646 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-8646-02, Tricia Cox, Ed Cox, and Julie Eisenhower standing on the tarmac waiting for the arrival of President Nixon and Pat Nixon from China at Andrews Air Force Base. 2/28/1972, Andrews AFB, Maryland tarmac, hangar, airport. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Spiro Agnew, Tricia Nixon Cox, Edward Cox, Julie Eisenhower, officials, military personnel, Mike Mansfield, William Westmoreland.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8646-03-08, President Nixon and Pat Nixon, wave from the stair ramp of The Spirit of 76 (Air Force One), upon their arrival from China at Andrews Air Force Base. 2/28/1972, Andrews AFB, Maryland tarmac, hangar, airport. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Spiro Agnew, Tricia Nixon Cox, Edward Cox, Julie Eisenhower, officials, military personnel, Mike Mansfield, William Westmoreland.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8646-05, President Nixon and Pat Nixon wave from the stair ramp of The Spirit of 76 (Air Force One) (AF1) , upon their arrival from China at Andrews Air Force Base. 2/28/1972, Andrews AFB, Maryland tarmac, hangar, airport. President Nixon, Pat Nixon.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8646-09-18, 21-24, President Nixon and Pat Nixon greeting friends, family and supporters in the crowd. 2/28/1972, Andrews AFB, Maryland tarmac, hangar, airport. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Spiro Agnew, Tricia Nixon Cox, Edward Cox, Julie Eisenhower, officials, military personnel, Mike Mansfield, William Westmoreland.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8646-19-20, Tricia Cox and Ed Cox looking at each other. 2/28/1972, Andrews AFB, Maryland tarmac, hangar, airport. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Spiro Agnew, Tricia Nixon Cox, Edward Cox, Julie Eisenhower, officials, military personnel, Mike Mansfield, William Westmoreland.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8646-19-20, Tricia Cox and Ed Cox looking at each other. 2/28/1972, Andrews AFB, Maryland tarmac, hangar, airport. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Spiro Agnew, Tricia Nixon Cox, Edward Cox, Julie Eisenhower, officials, military personnel, Mike Mansfield, William Westmoreland.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8646-25-26, 29-25, President Nixon, Pat Nixon and Vice President Agnew standing at a podium. 2/28/1972, Andrews AFB, Maryland tarmac, hangar, airport. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Spiro Agnew, Tricia Nixon Cox, Edward Cox, Julie Eisenhower, officials, military personnel, Mike Mansfield, William Westmoreland.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8646-27-28, President Nixon, Pat Nixon and Vice President Agnew standing near podium with hands over hearts. 2/28/1972, Andrews AFB, Maryland tarmac, hangar, airport. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Spiro Agnew, Tricia Nixon Cox, Edward Cox, Julie Eisenhower, officials, military personnel, Mike Mansfield, William Westmoreland.

    Roll WHPO-8647 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-8647-03, Tricia Nixon Cox, Edward Cox, Julie Eisenhower and others waiting to greet President Nixon, during the official welcome home from China celebration. 2/28/1972, Andrews AFB, Maryland hangar, airport. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Spiro Agnew, Tricia Nixon Cox, Edward Cox, Julie Eisenhower, crowd.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8647-04-07, President Nixon, Pat Nixon and Vice President Agnew near podium with hands over hearts, during the official welcome home from China celebration. 2/28/1972, Andrews AFB, Maryland hangar, airport. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Spiro Agnew, Tricia Nixon Cox, Edward Cox, Julie Eisenhower, crowd.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8647-08-36, President Nixon and Pat Nixon, with Vice President Agnew during the arrival from China ceremony at Andrews Air Force Base, in Maryland. Judy Agnew and Nixon family members stand nearby while President Nixon speaks at the microphone. 2/28/1972, Andrews AFB, Maryland hangar, airport. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Spiro Agnew, Tricia Nixon Cox, Edward Cox, Julie Eisenhower, crowd.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8647-15, President Nixon and Pat Nixon, with Vice President Agnew during the arrival from China ceremony at Andrews Air Force Base, in Maryland. Judy Agnew and Nixon family members stand nearby while President Nixon speaks at the microphone. 2/28/1972, Andrews AFB, Maryland hangar, airport. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Spiro Agnew, Tricia Nixon Cox, Edward Cox, Julie Eisenhower, William Rogers, Henry Kissinger, crowd, officials.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8647-37, President Nixon, Pat Nixon and Vice President Agnew walking away, during the official welcome home from China celebration. 2/28/1972, Andrews AFB, Maryland hangar, airport. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Spiro Agnew, Tricia Nixon Cox, Edward Cox, Julie Eisenhower, crowd.

    Roll WHPO-8648 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-8648-02A-07A, President Nixon, Pat Nixon and Vice President Agnew at podium. 2/28/1972, Andrews AFB, Maryland hangar, airport. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Agnew, Tricia Nixon Cox, Edward Cox, Julie Eisenhower, crowd.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8648-10A-16A, President Nixon and Pat Nixon boarding a helicopter. 2/28/1972, Andrews AFB, Maryland hangar, airport. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Spiro Agnew, Tricia Nixon Cox, Edward Cox, Julie Eisenhower, crowd.

  • The White House Communications Agency Sound Recordings Collection contains public statements that took place between 1969 and 1974. Visit the finding aid to learn more.

    K - Informal Presidential Remarks

    • WHCA-SR-K-260
      Departure/Shanghai Airport-Shanghai, China. (2/28/1972)

      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-720219
      Remarks by President Nixon on departure from Elmendorf AFB, Anchorage, Alaska. (2/28/1972)

      Runtime: 3:32

      Keywords: People's Republic of China, Trips

      Original Format: 1/4-inch reel-to-reel audiotape. Original source type: Original.
    • WHCA-SR-P-720220
      Remarks by President Nixon on return from the People's Republic of China at Andrews AFB, with Vice President Agnew. (2/28/1972, Andrew's Air Force Base, Airforce 1 Hanger, Maryland)

      Runtime: 10:10

      Keywords: People's Republic of China, Trips

      Production credits: Audio feed supplied by CBS; Recorded by CAL (initials of WHCA engineer)

      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-5142
      "Arrival at AAFB from China Trip". People's Republic of China
      NBC
      Runtime: 00:48:30
    • WHCA-5143
      "Arrival at AAFB, The Nixon's return from China Trip". People's Republic of China
      NBC
      Runtime: 00:52:01
    • WHCA-5144
      "Arrival at AAFB, The Nixon's return from China Trip;" hockey game excerpt. People's Republic of China
      NPACT
      Runtime: 01:04:41
    • WHCA-5145
      "The Longest Journey: The Return".
      NBC
      Runtime: 01:00:00
    • WHCA-5149
      "China News Summary", Tape IV.
      ALL NETWORKS
      Runtime: 1:00

      1. Smith/Giggans: President Nixon returning home; Taiwan reaction. Time Code Start: 00:00. Keywords: Presidents, travel, trips, Nixon trips, international, Taiwanese, public opinions. Network: ABC.

      2. Smith/Clark: Congress reacts to China trip; McGovern, Humphrey, Ashbrook. Time Code Start: 02:15. Keywords: President Nixon, travel, trips, People's Republic of China, public opinions. Network: ABC.

      3. Smith/Wordham: California reacts to China trip. Time Code Start: 04:33. Keywords: President Nixon, travel, trips, People's Republic of China, public opinions. Network: ABC.

      4. Reasoner: Report from China. Time Code Start: 06:27. Keywords: People's Republic of China. Network: ABC.

      5. Smith: Commentary on China trip. Time Code Start: 07:43. Keywords: President Nixon, travel, trips, People's Republic of China, public opinions. Network: ABC.

      6. Utley/Brady/Perkins: President Nixon to return from China; overseas reaction to the trip. Time Code Start: 09:45. Keywords: Presidents, travel, trips, Nixon trips, international, People's Republic of China, public opinions. Network: NBC.

      7. Valeriani: Domestic reaction to China trip. Time Code Start: 13:03. Keywords: President Nixon, travel, trips, Nixon trips, People's Republic of China, public opinions. Network: NBC.

      8. Mudd/Cronkite: President Nixon in Anchorage, Alaska. Time Code Start: 15:04. Keywords: Presidents, travel, trips, Nixon trips, domesic. Network: CBS.

      9. Mudd/Webster: Taiwan reaction to China trip. Time Code Start: 16:08. Keywords: President Nixon, travel, trips, People's Republic of China, Asian, Taiwanese, public opinions. Network: CBS.

      10. Mudd: Domestic reaction to China trip. Time Code Start: 20:02. Keywords: President Nixon, travel, trips, Nixon trips, People's Republic of China, public opinions. Network: CBS.

      11. Cronkite: Final report from China. Time Code Start: 20:41. Keywords: People's Republic of China. Network: CBS.
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      8. Report of proposals of amendment on busing/ film of rally in Augusta, Georgia/ Governor Fletcher Thompson and Lieutenant Governor Lester Maddox speak out at rally against busing/ interview with Reverend J.S. Wright (SCLC). Time Code Start: 18:21. Keywords: Senate, Senators, religion, officials, voting, bills, laws, legislation, desegregation, racism, racial discrimination, African Americans, schools, students, transportation, reports. Network: ABC.

      9. Howard K. Smith: Film report on Angela Davis trial in California, charged with murder, kidnapping and conspiracy. Time Code Start: 21:43. Keywords: Feminism, Communism, Communist Party, Critical Resistance, Marxism, counterculture, shootings, jail breaks, inmates, terrorism, militants, kidnappings, trials, militants, activists, African Americans, armed resistance, Civil Rights, Black Panthers. Network: ABC.

      10. Film of rally in Augusta, Georgia/ Governor Fletcher Thompson and Lieutenant Governor Lester Maddox speak out at rally against busing/ impact of busing boycott. Time Code Start: 23:50. Keywords: rally, bills, laws, legislation, desegregation, racism, racial discrimination, African Americans, schools, students, transportation, reports. Network: NBC.

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