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February 3, 1969

Introduction

This almanac page for Monday, February 3, 1969, 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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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 The White House - Washington, D. C.

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    Checklist of White House Press Releases

    The releases listed below, made public by the Office of the White House Press Secretary during the period covered by this issue, are not included in the issue.

    • Biography of James E. Allen, Jr.
    • Biography of Rita E. Hauser.

    Digest of Other White House Announcements

    Following is a listing of items of general interest which were announced in the press but not made public as formal White House press releases during the period covered by this issue. Appointments requiring Senate approval are not included since they appear in the list of nominations submitted to the Senate, below.

    • The President has announced the appointment of Mrs. Rita Hauser to be United States Representative on the Human Rights Commission of the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations.
    • The President talked by telephone with former President Johnson and briefed him on developments in the area of foreign policy.

  • 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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  • 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.

Archival Holdings

  • 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.

    • President's Handwriting, Box 1, President's Handwriting, February 1969
      • Memo; Bryce N. Harlow to H. R. Haldeman re: Executive Orders. February 3, 1969. 1 pgs.
      • Memo; John D. Ehrlichman to The President re: Department of Transportation Grant of $25.2 million to the Chicago South Suburban Mass Transit District. February 3, 1969. 1 pg.
      • Memo; Harry Dent to Bob Haldeman; John Ehrlichman re: The President's Developing Image in the South. February 3, 1969. 4 pgs.
      • Letter; Strom Thurmond to Bryce Harlow re: Appointment referred in the attached letter, incl. attachment. February 3, 1969. 2 pgs.
      • Memo; Office of Bryce Harlow to President re: Jerome Waldie, incl. attachment. February 3, 1969. 5 pgs.
    • President's Meetings File, Box 73, Memoranda for the President--Beginning February 2, 1969
      • Memo; Bryce Harlow to Staff Secretary re: Meeting with Congressman Wilbur Mills and John Byrnes. February 3, 1969. 2 pgs.
      • Memo; Minutes, Second Meeting of the Council for Urban Affairs, February 3, 1969 - 10:00-12:00. 11 pgs.

    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 46
      • February [3,] 1969, Visit to HUD
      • February [3,] 1969, Visit to Agriculture Department
      • February 3, 1969, Urban Affairs Council Meeting

  • Selective document listing

    White House Press Office

    The White House Press Office during the Presidency of Richard Nixon was responsible for daily communication with the White House press corps. Ronald L. Ziegler was the Press Secretary to the President for Nixon's entire term in office from January 1969 to August 1974 and Gerald Warren served as the Deputy Press Secretary. The office held daily briefings for the press and produced the White House’s press releases. Visit the finding aid to learn more.

    • White House Press Conferences, Box 55
      • News Conference #29 at the White House with Ron Ziegler, Press Secretary to the President; and Mrs. Rita E. Hauser, Representative of the United States on the Human Rights Commission of the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations, February 3, 1969, 11:23 A.M. EST. 13 pgs.
      • News Conference #30 at the White House with Robert H. Finch, Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare; and Dr. James Allen, Assistant Director for Education and U.S. Commissioner for Education, February 3, 1969, 4:15 P.M. EST. 6 pgs.
      • News Conference #31 at the White House with Ron Ziegler, Press Secretary to the President; and Dr. Daniel Patrick Moynihan, Assistant to the President for Urban Affairs, February 3, 1969, 4:30 P.M. EST. 6 pgs.

  • 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)
      Monday, February 3.

      Staff meeting with President, (Harlow and Ehrlichman) covered odds and ends. President preoccupied with getting resignations in, and new appointments made. Then added Kissinger for detailed discussion of trip plans.

      Further discussion with me alone regarding Rose, said he doesn't want me to compromise, he's ready to let her go if necessary. Said not to agree to take her on Europe trip until see how she performs as a result of yesterday's talk.

      Meeting with Arthur Burns to review a new batch of policy planning directives to Cabinet officers. President skimmed through them - not anxious to spend time on details. Okayed them all.

      President called tonight very upset by column quoting Klein that we'll be relying heavily on polls. This problem is always with us. President most anxious to avoid any appearance of being like LBJ.

      Decided to go to Key Biscayne for weekend, but taking Kissinger and me to appear to be working. Can't accept vacation or day off.

      Settled feed grain question - very reluctant to force Mayo to take budget increase as first revision against his recommendation - but strongly felt Hardin position on behalf of farmers was right one. Then had to face another budget increase regarding lifting ceiling on NSF funds to universities. Asked Burns to work it out with Mayo. They compromised and everyone’s happy.

      President backed off on his threat to Rogers to accept all Ambassador resignations (non-career) today. Did sign a few - put off the rest. Has Ehrlichman working directly with Rogers, and making some progress.

      Still trying to get Tim by his desk - dog biscuits are starting to work. 

      President decided to use the pool today for the first time - and had me get him a size 36 bathing suit, and a bathing cap because the barber told him the chlorine was bad for his hair. We got three of each. Also had Chapin's office get a supply of dog bones and a water dish, etc.
    • Handwritten diary entry (JPG)

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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.

    • President's Daily Brief of 03 February 1969 (Morning) [consult link for visuals and extent of redactions]
      The President's Daily Brief

      21
      3 February 1969
      (Morning)

      I. MAJOR PROBLEMS

      MIDDLE EAST
      [redacted]

      * * *

      Herve Alphand, former French ambassador to the US and now top careerist in the Foreign Ministry, told the US Embassy in Paris Friday that the Quai is developing specific proposals for tabling at the projected four power meeting at the UN. Alphand claimed the Quai has prepared a paper, not yet approved by Debre and De Gaulle, which is much more precise than the Soviet plan about ways to bring the Arabs and the Israelis together. It provides for guarantees of frontiers, freedom of passage through the Suez and the Gulf of Aqaba, and small rectifications of frontiers "in both directions."

      Alphand said he hoped the UK and US would also come to the table armed with specific proposals.

      EUROPE
      The political adviser in the French Defense Ministry has scotched recent press speculation that France is interested in increasing its military ties with NATO. He told an embassy officer that the speculation was probably based on conversation with the "limited number of the French military" who are not in sympathy with De Gaulle's policies. He also said the articles had exaggerated the extent of French interest in participating more extensively in NATO exercises, although he thought a limited increase in this area might be possible.

      The adviser, who earlier had hinted strongly at a French desire for some form of nuclear cooperation with the us, did not mention this topic on this occasion.

      SOVIET AFFAIRS
      There is nothing of significance to report.

      VIETNAM
      Because of widespread speculation about special nuances in the North Vietnamese presentation in Paris last Thursday, we reviewed previous Communist statements to see what, if anything, was new in Xuan Thuy's language. We found almost nothing. The most striking point, as reported earlier, was his repeated insistence that political issues must be clarified before military matters can be resolved. The Communists used almost the same language last July, however.

      There was nothing new in Xuan Thuy's statement that the DRV's four points and the Front's five points should be the "basis" for a political settlement. The Communists haave long hedged their positions with this phrasing. Thuy's lip service to the principle of "self-determination" was somewhat more explicit than in the past, but this, too, has been a recurring theme in the talks. Usually it takes the form of a demand that the US respect the military provisions of the Geneva agreements so that conditions for "self-determination" will be created.

      Thuy rendered the third of Hanoi's four points into a demand for "self-determination" in which the Liberation Front's "existence" is acknowledged. This is almost the same formula the Communists put forward last July, when they seemed to drop the demand in point three that a settlement must be "in accordance" with the Front's political program. Although the older, more restrictive language is still used frequently, we have long assumed that the Communists have abandoned this totally unacceptable demand. Even their current line calling for a "peace cabinet" in Saigon is a step down from the Front's program, which calls for overthrow and dismantling of the present government.

      * * *

      In the provinces surrounding Saigon, first line Communist units are continuing to edge closer to key allied target areas.

      II. OTHER IMPORTANT DEVELOPMENTS

      JAPAN
      Ten Japanese students invaded the US Embassy in Tokyo yesterday afternoon in what was clearly an attention-getting stunt. They broke several windows and hung banners containing anti-US slogans from the chancery roof before being evicted by the Japanese police. No offices in the embassy were entered, and there were no US injuries.

      VENEZUELA
      President-elect Caldera told Ambassador Bernbaum last Thursday that he fully supports Venezuela's claim to the Essequibo region of Guyana. He said that his government would not resort to military force but that it could not repudiate those Guyanese and Venezuelans who were trying to foment rebellion in Essequibo. He also told the ambassador that the large-scale economic projects now under way in eastern Venezuela need to expand into the disputed region.

      All of this confirms our belief that neither Caldera nor any other Venezuelan p6litician is willing or able to defuse the dispute with Guyana.

      PAKISTAN
      More turmoil is in prospect in Pakistan. Leftist leaders and dissident students have already turned down President Ayub's offer to open up a dialogue and have demanded that troops be withdrawn from the major cities. Ayub's speech on Saturday in fact did not live up to its advance billing. He did note that the 1962 constitution could be amended, but we doubt that he is ready to meet the key demands of the opposition that the indirect election system, which virtually assures his re-election early next year, be abolished and that parliamentary government be restored.
    • President's Daily Brief of 03 February 1969 (Afternoon) [consult link for visuals and extent of redactions]
      The President's Daily Brief

      3 February 1969
      (Afternoon)
      19

      [redacted]

      4 February 1969

      LATE NOTES FOR THE PRESIDENT'S DAILY BRIEF OF
      3 FEBRUARY 1969

      I. MAJOR PROBLEMS

      MIDDLE EAST
      The British have told the US UN Mission that the principal topic of discussion between U Thant and Foreign Secretary Stewart Saturday was the proposal for a four-power meeting. Thant made clear he favors the four-power consultations as a way of giving the Jarring mission fresh guidance and impetus.

      Thant was dead set against his or Jarring's attendance at these sessions, since he thought neither could avoid being brought into the discussions. He feared this would undercut Jarring's status and make it impossible for the latter to continue. Thant was also lukewarm to Stewart's suggestion that in any event perhaps some UN "observer" could attend, although he did not rule it out completely.

      EUROPE
      There is nothing of significance to report.

      SOVIET AFFAIRS
      There is nothing of significance to report.

      VIETNAM
      There is nothing of significance to report.

      II. OTHER IMPORTANT DEVELOPMENTS

      IRAN
      The Shah is already trying to put pressure on the Consortium. The prime minister, at the Shah's instructions, has warned the ambassadors of the four countries (including the US) represented in the Consortium that unless the $1 billion in oil revenues is forthcoming next year, Iran will pass legislation either depriving the Consortium of 50 percent of its interests or making "cost oil." available for marketing by the Iranian Government.

      HUNGARY
      [redacted]

      I. MAJOR PROBLEMS

      MIDDLE EAST
      There is nothing to Radio Baghdad's claims of massive assaults on Iraqi positions in northern Jordan, but the almost daily Israeli overflights, both for purposes of reconnaissance and to keep the Arabs on edge, help keep tensions high. Occasionally, as was the case today, these overflights draw Iraqi antiaircraft fire. [redacted] that this had happened, adding that two artillery positions had been knocked out by subsequent Israeli suppressive fire.

      In other areas along the Jordan River and in a remote area south of the Dead Sea the Israelis have again carried out limited retaliatory air, strikes against terrorist positions.

      EUROPE
      There is nothing of significance to report.

      SOVIET AFFAIRS
      Tito's well-publicized visit to Rumania over the weekend indicates that neither he nor Rumania's Ceausescu have been entirely intimidated by the latest round of pressures from Moscow. We do not yet know much about what was discussed, and the communique issued by the two leaders is longer on atmospherics than on substance. Its careful avoidance of language needlessly antagonistic to the USSR shows their concern with the situation, however, and balances their "determination" to continue on an independent path. Perhaps the best guide to their thinking lies in the promise to deepen economic cooperation, a defensive hedge against more pressures from the USSR and its allies.

      VIETNAM
      There were no new developments over the weekend which point to any impending change in Communist tactics at the talks. There are some signs in recent statements by North Vietnamese leaders that they are somewhat uncertain over just how to proceed. Some of the leaders are evidently urging a major escalation in military activity in the hope of putting greater pressure on the US to take up political issues in Paris.

      The politburo, however, cannot be certain of the reaction of the US to another Tet-like offensive or even a major assault somewhat short of last year's Tet effort. Some in Hanoi might argue that such an effort would stiffen the US attitude in Paris.

      Current Communist military moves suggest that the enemy is trying to put himself into a position from which he can exercise a fairly wide range of options. These run from a major assault including at least limited sapper attacks and shellings of major urban centers, down to a continuation of the limited kind of action we have seen over the past several weeks. On balance, however, some sort of upsurge in enemy activity seems
      likely before Tet.

      * * *

      No major military activity has been reported today.

      II. OTHER IMPORTANT DEVELOPMENTS

      LAOS
      North Vietnamese forces on Sunday renewed their attacks on the government base camp at Thateng. Although the 400-man garrison repulsed several ground probes, much of the base's barbed wire perimeter was destroyed. It is doubtful that the defenders could withstand an all-out assault.

      While most of the recent fighting in southern Laos has centered on Thateng, there are continuing reports of an enemy buildup in other areas of the Bolovens Plateau. [redacted]

      These latest developments are consistent with the traditional pattern of engagement in the area; probe and fall back; attack and withdraw. Nevertheless, the already slim resolve of government military commanders in the south is being eroded: Without significant reinforcements from other regions, they may abandon important positions to the Communists, including the politically sensitive provincial capitals of Saravane and Attopeu, and this in turn would shake the aging Souvanna's control of the situation.

      IRAN
      Iran's latest and most ambitious five-year plan, which only began last year, may already be in trouble because oil revenue for the next two years will be lower than anticipated. The plan had been based on expectations of sharply rising receipts from the western Consortium which markets most of Iran's oil. The Consortium (which includes a wide variety of the major companies) now predicts a $7 million shortfall from a projected $865 million in the Iranian treasury take this year and $100 million shortfall next year.

      [redacted] Because of current sluggishness in world demand for oil and because of the
      Consortium's heavy production commitments elsewhere, it will be hard put fully to meet the Shah's demands. For his part, the Shah can make a lot of noise and to some extent harass the Consortium, but his freedom of action is very limited.

      HUNGARY
      [redacted]

      BRAZIL
      The government has assumed more dictatorial powers. A new institutional act, signed on Friday, has stripped the Supreme Court of its powers in those areas most sensitive to Brazilian security forces--such as the right to review major decisions of military tribunals. The new decree also reduces the court from 16 to 11 members, and paves the way for governmental decision-making unhindered by judicial interference.

      These moves will probably provoke only mild reaction.

      COMMUNIST CHINA

      The Annex discusses prospects for the talks between the US and Communist China in Warsaw later this month.

      * * *

      [redacted]

      ANNEX

      PROSPECTS FOR THE WARSAW TALKS
      SIGNIFICANCE: Peking is setting the stage for the next Sino-US meeting in Warsaw--now sixteen days away--with a heavy barrage of anti-American propaganda and a series of violent attacks on the President. It seems likely that the principal objective is to provide a hard-line "revolutionary" background against which the Chinese can resume diplomatic contact with the US, suspended since January 1968, with as little damage as possible to their claim that Communist China is the leader in the world struggle against "imperialism."

      * * *

      The official Chinese statement issued on 26 November, which set the date for the February meeting, touched off considerable speculation, in the press and elsewhere, that Peking might be considering a fundamental change in policy toward the us. This rested in large part on the reference to the "five principles of peaceful coexistence" in the context of Sino-US relations--the first such mention since 1964. The Chinese declared that agreement on these cryptic and ambiguous formulations was one of two fundamental requirements for progress in settling differences between Peking and Washington. (The other requirement is that the US must "get out of Taiwan.")

      It now seems clear, however, that neither the language of the statement nor the Chinese decision to resume the talks had anything to do with a shift in Peking's attitude or intentions with regard to the US. The statement was issued in response to US action in publicizing postponement of the talks--put off by the Chinese for the second time in less than a year. It defensively portrayed the US as obstructionist and sought to present the Chinese as reasonable people willing to go ahead with efforts to work out long-standing problems. The decision to meet with US representatives again appears designed primarily to achieve objectives having little to do with Sino-US relations.

      Peking is, of course, interested in probing the attitudes of the new administration. The proposal to hold the next (135th) meeting on 20 February specifically noted that by that time "the new US President will have been in office for a month, and the US side will probably be able to make up its mind." By seeming to take a somewhat more conciliatory position they probably hoped to test US intentions at minimum cost while at the same time preparing the way for new attacks on US alleged intransigence.

      A more important Chinese objective is to refurbish Peking's international image, badly tarnished by the excesses of the Cultural Revolution and Red Guard diplomacy during the past three years. [redacted] Last fall Peking reacted comparatively moderately to the Chinese setback in the UN. The Chinese condemned the organization in standard terms but did not disclaim interest in joining it, or threaten to sponsor a new "revolutionary" international body as they did in 1967.

      Another probable Chinese objective in agreeing to resume the ambassadorial meetings is to put Peking in a better position with regard to the expanded talks in Paris. While urging the North Vietnamese [redacted] to avoid negotiations of any sort with the us the Chinese could hardly engage in discussions with US representatives in Warsaw. By November Peking apparently concluded that further resistance to the Paris negotiations was futile and decided to back off from a stand which would make it difficult if not impossible for the Chinese to take part in possible multilateral negotiations at a later date.

      These indications of tactical flexibility, however, do not appear to foreshadow any change in Peking's basic position. Nothing the Chinese have said or done suggests that they intend at this time to budge from the intransigent stand they have taken on basic issues ever since the talks began in 1955. Peking continues to insist that the US "withdraw" from Taiwan before other problems can even be discussed .. It is possible that the Chinese may initiate some procedural maneuvers at the upcoming meeting, calculated to keep alive speculation that Peking intends to adopt a more moderate posture--particularly for the benefit of those states now considering recognition. Beyond this there is likely to be little substance in the Warsaw exchange.

  • 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. XXIX, Eastern Europe, 1969-1972

    Czechoslovakia

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

    United Kingdom

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

    Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty; Implementation of Safeguard System

    • 7. Memorandum of Conversation , Washington, February 3, 1969

      In a meeting with Secretary of State Rogers, German Ambassador Pauls discussed the FRG’s concerns with the NPT. In this meeting, Pauls indicated FRG Chancellor Kiesinger’s support of the non-proliferation agreement, but indicated that it would be easier for the FRG to sign the NPT if the Soviets gave an assurance that the FRG would not be discriminated against but treated as other parties to the treaty.

      Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Files 1967–1969, DEF 18–6. Secret. Drafted on February 3 by Gleysteen (ACDA/IR) and approved on February 4 in S.

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

    Iran 1969

    • 3. Telegram 416 From the Embassy in Iran to the Department of State, Tehran, February 3, 1969, 1735Z

      Prime Minister Hoveyda informed the U.S. Ambassador that if Tehran did not receive $1 billion in oil income, the Iranian Government would propose unilateral legislation to obtain the required revenue.

      Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Files 1967–69, PET 6 IRAN. Secret; Priority; Limdis. Repeated to London. In 1968, the consortium resorted to shifting the production year from the Gregorian calendar to the Iranian year, from March 21 to March 20. This allowed it to meet Iranian targets temporarily by counting the following year’s first quarter into the 1968 figures. By 1969, however, this device could not keep pace with Iranian demands.

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

    Nigerian Civil War

    • 29. Telegram 16759 From the Department of State to the Embassy in Nigeria, Washington, February 3, 1969, 1511Z

      The Department reported on Secretary William Rogersʼ and Assistant Secretary Joseph Palmerʼs meeting with Nigerian Ambassador Iyalla, during which they assured him that the United Statesʼs main interest in Biafra was feeding people. Palmer indicated that inspection procedures were not yet completed with Joint Church Aid U.S.A., Inc. (JCA) for the C–97 flights. There also was discussion of ICRC flights and visas for relief experts.

      Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Files 1967–69, POL 27–9 Biafra-Nigeria. Confidential; Priority. Repeated to Addis Ababa, Geneva, London, USUN, Lome, and Yaounde. Drafted by G.B. Sherry (AF/W), cleared in S/S and S; and approved by Palmer.

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

    American Republics Regional

    • 1. National Security Study Memorandum 15, Washington, February 3, 1969. , Washington, February 3, 1969

      President Nixon asked for a review of U.S. posture toward internal political developments in Latin America, U.S. security interests, development assistance strategy, and the role of the OAS and other multilateral organizations.

      Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, NSC Institutional Files (H-Files), Box H–134, NSSM 15. Secret. A copy was sent to the Chairman of the JCS. An Analytical Summary of the five papers is printed as Document 5. The overall statement of U.S. policy towards Latin America is printed as Document 4.

  • 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.

    Folder February 1-11, 1969

    • 12:30 PM, Gordon Gray; Mr. Kissinger
    • 12:35 PM, Robert B. Anderson; Mr. Kissinger
    • 5:40 PM, Senator Dirksen; Mr. Kissinger
    • 5:55 PM, Secy Laird; Mr. Kissinger
    • 6:00 PM, Secy Rogers; Mr. Kissinger
    • 6:30 PM, Mr. Ehrlichman; Mr. Kissinger
    • 6:40 PM, Genl Shultz; Mr. Kissinger
    • 6:45 PM, Secy Rogers; Mr. Kissinger
    • 7:15 PM, General Lincoln; Mr. Kissinger
    • 7:20 PM, Mr. Haldeman; Mr. Kissinger
    • 7:30 PM, Ambassador Lucet (France); Mr. Kissinger
    • 7:35 PM, Joseph Sisco; Mr. Kissinger
    • 7:40 PM, Walt Rostow; Mr. Kissinger

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-0192 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-0192-00A, President Nixon and HUD Secretary George Romney in Romney's Department of Housing and Urban Development office. 2/3/1969, Washington, D.C. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Headquarters. President Nixon, George Romney, unidentified HUD officials.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-0192-01A-08A, President Nixon addressing approximately 200 Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) officials, in the Departmental Conference Room. 2/3/1969, Washington, D.C. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Headquarters. President Nixon, George Romney, unidentified HUD officials.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-0192-09A-12A, 14A-15A, President Nixon with Secretary of Agriculture Clifford Hardin, greeting unidentified group of agriculture officials. 2/3/1969, Washington, D.C. Department of Agriculture, Fifth Wing Auditorium. President Nixon, Clifford M. Hardin, unidentified Department of Agriculture officials.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-0192-13A, President Nixon shaking hands with an unidentified African American Dept. of Agriculture official while Secretary of Agriculture Clifford Hardin smiles standing nearby. 2/3/1969, Washington, D.C. Department of Agriculture office. President Nixon, Clifford M. Hardin, unidentified Department of Agriculture officials.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-0192-14A, President Nixon with Secretary of Agriculture Clifford Hardin. 2/3/1969, Washington, D.C. Department of Agriculture, Fifth Wing Auditorium. President Nixon, Clifford M. Hardin.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-0192-16A-17A, President Nixon addressing approximately 450 officials in the Department of Agriculture's 5th wing auditorium. 2/3/1969, Washington, D.C. Department of Agriculture, Fifth Wing Auditorium. President Nixon, Clifford M. Hardin, unidentified Department of Agriculture officials.

    Roll WHPO-0193 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-0193-01-03, President Nixon entering the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) headquarters with George Romney. 2/3/1969, Washington, D.C. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Headquarters. President Nixon, George Romney.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-0193-04-06, President Nixon entering the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) headquarters with George Romney and greeting well-wishers in the crowd. 2/3/1969, Washington, D.C. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Headquarters. President Nixon, George Romney, unidentified persons.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-0193-07-10, President Nixon visits with Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Dept. Secretary George W. Romney in Romney's office. 2/3/1969, Washington, D.C. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Headquarters. President Nixon, George Romney, unidentified persons.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-0193-08, President Nixon seated informally with Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Dept. Secretary George W. Romney during a meeting in Romney's office. 2/3/1969, Washington, D.C. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Headquarters. President Nixon, George Romney.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-0193-11-25, Closeups of President Nixon face during his address to officials at the Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Dept. 2/3/1969, Washington, D.C. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Headquarters. President Nixon.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-0193-16, Closeup of President Nixon during his address to officials at the Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Dept. 2/3/1969, Washington, D.C. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Headquarters. President Nixon.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-0193-21, Closeup of President Nixon during his address to officials at the Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Dept. 2/3/1969, Washington, D.C. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Headquarters. President Nixon.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-0193-26-27, President Nixon leaving HUD (Department of Housing and Urban Development )headquarters. 2/3/1969, Washington, D.C. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Headquarters. President Nixon, Romney, unidentified persons.

    Roll WHPO-0194 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-0194-01-11, President Nixon seated on the stage at Department of Agriculture Fifth Wing Auditorium, before giving a speech to officials. 2/3/1969, Washington, D.C. Department of Agriculture, Fifth Wing Auditorium. President Nixon.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-0194-12, Closeup portrait of President Nixon speaking to the Department of Agriculture officials. 2/3/1969, Washington, D.C. Department of Agriculture, Fifth Wing Auditorium. President Nixon.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-0194-13-15, President Nixon leaving Department of Agriculture, Fifth Wing headquarters, escorted by Secretary of Agriculture Clifford M. Hardin. 2/3/1969, Washington, D.C. Department of Agriculture, Fifth Wing Auditorium. President Nixon, Clifford M. Hardin.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-0194-16-26, A crowd gathers to watch President Nixon leaving Department of Agriculture, Fifth Wing headquarters, escorted by Secretary of Agriculture Clifford M. Hardin. 2/3/1969, Washington, D.C. Department of Agriculture, Fifth Wing Auditorium. President Nixon, Clifford M. Hardin, unidentified persons.

    Roll WHPO-0195 Photographer: Kightlinger, Jack | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-0195-03-07, Seated casual portrait of Raymond K. Price, Special Assistant to the President, smoking his pipe. 2/3/1969, Washington, D.C. Raymond K. Price.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-0195-08, Closeup portrait of Raymond K. Price, Special Assistant to the President. 2/3/1969, Washington, D.C. Raymond K. Price.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-0195-09-17, Closeup portrait of Raymond K. Price, Special Assistant to the President. 2/3/1969, Washington, D.C. Raymond K. Price.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-0195-18-21, Closeup portrait of Raymond K. Price, Special Assistant to the President listening on the telephone. 2/3/1969, Washington, D.C. Raymond K. Price.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-0195-22-25, Standing had and shoulders portrait of Raymond K. Price, Special Assistant to the President. 2/3/1969, Washington, D.C. Raymond K. Price.

    Roll WHPO-0196 Photographer: Kightlinger, Jack | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-0196-04A-13A, An unidentified dark haired woman speaking at the podium, during a press conference. 2/3/1969, Washington, D.C. White House, Fish Room. unidentified woman.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-0196-14A-17A, Ron Ziegler speaking at the podium, during a press conference. 2/3/1969, Washington, D.C. White House, Fish Room. Ronald Ziegler, unidentified woman.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-0196-18A-36A, Casual sitting portraits of aide Harry S. Flemming at desk speaking to someone unseen. 2/3/1969, Washington, D.C. White House, office. Harry S. Flemming.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-0196-33A-36A, Presidential aide Harry S. Flemming at his desk speaking to someone on the telephone. 2/3/1969, Washington, D.C. White House, office. Harry S. Flemming.

    Roll WHPO-0197 Photographer: Kightlinger, Jack | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-0197-02A, An unidentified dark haired woman speaking at the podium, during a press conference, Ron Ziegler and two other staff members standing nearby. 2/3/1969, Washington, D.C. White House, Fish Room. unidentified woman.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-0197-03A-04A, An unidentified dark haired woman speaking at the podium, during a press conference. 2/3/1969, Washington, D.C. White House, Fish Room. unidentified woman.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-0197-05A-10A, Ron Ziegler speaking at the podium, during a press conference, reporters and photographers in front of him. 2/3/1969, Washington, D.C. White House, Fish Room. Ronald Ziegler.

    Roll WHPO-0208 Photographer: Kightlinger, Jack | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-0208-03A-05A, Ronald Ziegler and unidentified woman at press conference. 2/3/1969, Washington, D.C. White House, Fish Room. Ron Ziegler, unidentified woman.

  • 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.

    P - Formal Presidential Remarks

    • WHCA-SR-P-690203
      Remarks by President Nixon to officials in Housing and Urban Development,. (2/3/1969, Department of Housing and Urban Development in the departmental conference room)

      Runtime: 0:29:00

      Original Format: 1/4-inch reel-to-reel audiotape. Original source type: Original.
    • WHCA-SR-P-690204
      Remarks by President Nixon to officials in Department of Agrigulture (Dept. of Agriculture Auditorium). (2/3/1969, Department of Agriculture in the Department's fifth wing auditorium)

      Runtime: 14:20

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

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