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February 5, 1969

Introduction

This almanac page for Wednesday, February 5, 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.

Previous Date: Tuesday, February 4, 1969

Next Date: Thursday, February 6, 1969

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.

  • 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

    • Postal Service (5 Weekly Comp. Pres. Doc. 223, February 5, 1969)
      The President's Remarks Announcing New Policy on the Appointment of Postmasters.
    • Postal Service (5 Weekly Comp. Pres. Doc. 224, February 5, 1969)
      Statement by Postmaster General Winston M. Blount on Decision to Fill Postmaster and Rural Carrier Appointments Through Civil Service Examination.
    • National Science Foundation (5 Weekly Comp. Pres. Doc. 224, February 5, 1969)
      The President's Remarks Announcing an Increase in the Foundation's Expenditure Ceiling.

    Congress, Communications to

    • Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty (5 Weekly Comp. Pres. Doc. 219, February 5, 1969)
      The President's Message to the Senate Requesting Advise and Consent to Ratification.

    News Conferences

    • Meeting With the Minority Leadership (5 Weekly Comp. Pres. Doc. 219, February 5, 1969)
      Press Briefing by Senator Everett M. Dirksen and Representative Gerald R. Ford Following a Meeting With the President.

    Statements by the President

    • Feed Grain Program (5 Weekly Comp. Pres. Doc. 223, February 5, 1969)
      Statement by the President Announcing Continuation of Advanced Payment to Participants for 1969.
    • National Science Foundation (5 Weekly Comp. Pres. Doc. 225, February 5, 1969)
      Statement by the President Upon Increasing the Expenditure Ceiling of the Foundation.

    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.

    • Press conference of Lee A. DuBridge, Director, Office of Science and Technology.
    • Press conference of Postmaster General Winton M. Blount.

    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.

    • Tracy Greenwood, 5, of Velma, Okla., this year's March of Dimes poster child, met with the President in his office.

    Nominations Submitted to the Senate

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

    • JOHN S. FOSTER, of Virginia, to be Director of Defense Research and Engineering.
    • ROBERT C. MOOT, of Virginia, to be an Assistant Secretary of Defense.
    • CHARLES A. BOWSHER, of Illinois, to be an Assistant Secretary of the Navy.
    • ROERT ALAN FROSCH, of Maryland, to be an Assistant Secretary of the Navy.
    • STANLEY R. RESOR, of Connecticut, to be Secretary of the Army.
    • JOHN L. O'MARRA, of Oklahoma, to be an Assistant Postmaster General.

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

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

  • The Federal Register is the official daily publication for rules, proposed rules, and notices of federal agencies and organizations, as well as executive orders and other Presidential documents.

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

Archival Holdings

  • 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; Huston to Buchanan re: D.C. anti-crime effort. February 5, 1969. 1 pg.

      • Memo; Huston to Buchanan re: Combatting crime in the District, incl. attachment. February 5, 1969. 3 pgs.

      • Memo; John D. Ehrlichman to The President re: An interesting memorandum by Harry Dent (2/3/1969). February 5, 1969. 1 pg.

      • Memo; John D. Ehrlichman to The President re: Attached note and letter from Strom Thurmond (2/3/1969). February 5, 1969. 1 pg.

      • Memo; Rita E. Hauser to The President re: Appointment as U.S. Representative to the Human Rights Commission of the United Nations. February 5, 1969. 1 pg.

      • Memo; H. R. Haldeman to Mr. Klein re: Reaction to the Inaugural Address. February 5, 1969. 1 pg.

    • President's Meetings File, Box 73, Memoranda for the President--Beginning February 2, 1969

      • Memo; Patrick J. Buchanan to The President re: President's second meeting with his House and Senate Minority Leadership. Cabinet Room. February 5, 1969; 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. 10 pgs.

      • Memo; Alexander P. Butterfield to The President's File re: Mid-Morning Meeting in the President's Office with Dr. Lee DuBridge, Science Advisor to the President (10:35 - 11:10). February 5, 1969. 1 pg.

    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.

    • Memoranda from the President, Box 1, Memos--February 1969
      • Memo; The President to John Ehrlichman re: The five o'clock group. 2 pgs.
      • Memo; The President to Bryce Harlow re: Bi-partisan legislative meeting shorty before leaving for Europe. 1 pg.
      • Memo; The President to Henry Kissinger re: Meeting with foreign policy experts outside the government. 1 pg.
      • Memo; The President to Bob Haldeman re: Letters to Inaugural Ball and ceremonies performers. 1 pg.
      • Memo; The President to The Secretary of State re: Eugene McCarthy. 1 pg.
      • Memo; The President to Bob Haldeman re: Eugene McCarthy. 1 pg.
      • Memo; The President to Bob Haldeman re: Research group using the library in the Mansion. 1 pg.
      • Memo; The President to Research re: Winston Churchill quotation about criticism. 1 pg.
      • Memo; The President to John Ehrlichman re: RN as the coolest man in the room. 1 pg.
      • Memo; The President to Bob Haldeman re: Bob Murphy having an office in the EOB. 1 pg.
      • Memo; The President to Bob Haldeman re: TV tapes recording the major events of the Administration. 1 pg.
      • Memo; The President to Henry Kissinger re: Discussing with the Pope sending a special representative. 1 pg.
      • Memo; The President to Henry Kissinger re: Sihanouk letter. 1 pg.
      • Memo; the President to John Ehrlichman re: Letters to the editor project and calls to TV stations. 2 pgs.
      • Memo; The President to John Ehrlichman re: Mrs. Nixon's schedule while RN is in Europe. 1 pg.
      • Memo; The President to Bryce Harlow; John Ehrlichman re: Providing information to Congress. 2 pgs.
    • President's Speech File, Box 46
      • February 5, 1969, Congressional Leadership 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 #34 at the White House with Ron Ziegler, February 5, 1969, 4:15 P.M. EST. 5 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.

  • 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 Intelligence Community and the White House

    • 185. Memorandum for the Record , Washington, February 5, 1969

      Source: National Security Council, Nixon Intelligence Files, NSC Files, 303/40 Committee, Minutes, 1969. Secret; Eyes Only. Prepared by Chapin on February 6. Copies were sent to Johnson, Packard, Helms, and Mayo (item 1 only).

    Vol. IV, Foreign Assistance, International Development, Trade Policies, 1969-1972

    Trade and Commerce, 1969-1972

    Vol. V, United Nations, 1969-1972

    Chinese Representation in the United Nations

    Vol. VI, Vietnam, January 1969-July 1970

    Vietnam, January 1969-July 1970

    • 18. Memorandum From Secretary of State Rogers to President Nixon, Washington, February 5, 1969

      Source: Library of Congress, Manuscript Division, Kissinger Papers, Box TS 64, Memoranda to the President, 1969, February to April. Top Secret. Kissinger’s staff prepared a summary of Rogers’ recommendations and arguments which Kissinger sent to Nixon on February 12. Kissinger advised that the President approve Rogers’ recommendations.

    Vol. XVII, China, 1969-1972

    China, 1969

    • 4. National Security Study Memorandum 14 , Washington, February 5, 1969

      Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, NSC Institutional Files (H-Files), Box H–134, NSSM Files, NSSM 14. Secret.

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

    Saudi Arabia

    Vol. XXIX, Eastern Europe, 1969-1972

    Radio Free Europe and Radio Liberty

    • 30. Memorandum for the Record , Washington, February 5, 1969

      Source: Department of State, INR/IL Historical Files, 40 Committee Minutes. Secret; Eyes Only. Drafted on February 6 by Trueheart.

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

    Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty; Implementation of Safeguard System

    • 8. National Security Decision Memorandum 6 , Washington, February 5, 1969

      This memorandum announced President Nixon’s decision to go forward with ratification of the NPT. Although the U.S. would ratify the agreement, Nixon directed that no efforts be made to pressure other nations, specifically the FRG, to follow suit. Instead the U.S. Government “should reflect a tone of optimism that other countries will sign or ratify,” and emphasize that the Treaty would not “broaden or modify U.S. commitments abroad.”

      Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 363, Subject Files, NSDM’s (1–50). Secret. The President submitted the treaty to the Senate for ratification the same day. For text of his message to the Senate, see Public Papers: Nixon, 1969, p. 62. The Senate gave its consent on March 13 by a vote of 83–15. For text of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee report, see Documents on Disarmament, 1969, pp. 78–97.

    • 9. National Security Study Memorandum 13 , Washington, February 5, 1969

      The President directed that a study be made reviewing the positions of key countries on the treaty and the alternative courses of action available to the U.S. to influence their signature or ratification of the treaty.

      Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, NSC Institutional Files (H-Files), Box H–34, Senior Review Group Meeting, 3/6/69. Secret

    Eighteen-Nation Disarmament Committee; Seabed Arms Control Treaty

    • 63. Memorandum From the President’s Assistant for National Security Affairs (Kissinger) to President Nixon, Washington, February 5, 1969

      Kissinger recommended holding an NSC meeting to discuss the issues on the agenda for the upcoming Eighteen-Nation Disarmament Conference (ENDC) meeting in Geneva. In addition to this conference, he also recommended that an ad hoc study group be established to prepare a paper on the issues likely to be discussed, including the comprehensive test ban, ending production of fissionable material, and seabed arms control.

      Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, NSC Institutional Files (H-Files), Box H–136, NSSM 20. Secret. Nixon initialed his approval of both of Kissinger’s recommendations.

    Nuclear Test Ban Issues; Peaceful Nuclear Explosions

    • 280. Letter From the Chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission (Seaborg) to President Nixon, Washington, February 5, 1969

      Seaborg addressed the various Plowshare projects and the treaty banning nuclear weapon tests in the atmosphere. He recommended allocating funding for AEC’s excavation and explosive development program, but noted that doing so potentially violated the LTBT.

      Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 200, Agency Files, Nuclear Testing, Joint Nuclear Tests. Secret.

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

    India and Pakistan: Pre-Crisis, January 1969-February 1971

    • 3. Telegram 1238 From the Embassy in Pakistan to the Department of State, Rawalpindi, February 5, 1969, 1100Z

      The Embassy reviewed mounting political unrest in Pakistan and concluded that Pakistani President Ayub Khan’s “eventual withdrawal from the political scene must be considered likely.”

      Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Files 1967–69, POL 23–8 PAK. Confidential; Priority. Repeated to Ankara, Jidda, Kabul, Karachi, London, Moscow, New Delhi, Tehran, Dacca, Lahore, Peshawar, DIA, and CINCSTRIKE.

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

    Venezuela

    • 654. Memorandum of Conversation, Washington, February 5, 1969, 11:30 a.m. , Washington, February 5, 1969, 11:30 a.m.

      Special emissaries of President-elect Caldera met with Secretary of State Rogers to explore issues that would arise between the two nations, especially concerning petroleum.

      Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 796, Country Files, Latin America, Venezuela, Vol. 1, 1969–1971. Confidential. Drafted by Hill. Attached was a note that read, “Not reviewed and cleared.” The meeting took place in the Secretary’s Office. According to Roger’s appointment book, the meeting took place between 11:35 a.m. and 12:10 p.m. (Personal Papers of William P. Rogers, Appointment Books)

  • 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 of many of these transcripts can be found on the Yale University Library website.

    • 8:40 AM, Minister Tomkins (British Emb); Mr. Kissinger
    • 9:50, Mr. Ehrlichman; Mr. Kissinger
    • 9:52, Minister Tomkins; Mr. Kissinger
    • 8:55 AM, Ben Read; Mr. Kissinger
    • 9:00 AM, Richard Pedersen; Mr. Kissinger
    • 9:10 AM, Richard Pedersen; Mr. Kissinger
    • 9:20 AM, David Rockefeller; Mr. Kissinger
    • 9:30 AM, Prof. E. H. van der Beugel; Mr. Kissinger
    • 10:10 AM, Joseph Alsop; Mr. Kissinger
    • 2:10 PM, Secretary Laird; Mr. Kissinger
    • 2:30 PM, Mr. Kissinger; Ambassador Lucet
    • 3:25 PM, Mrs. Clare Booth Luce; Mr. Kissinger
    • 3:35 PM, Italian Ambassador Ortona; Mr. Kissinger
    • 6:05 PM, Attorney General Mitchell; Mr. Kissinger
    • 6:05 PM, Richard Pedersen; Mr. Kissinger
    • AM, Ron Ziegler; 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-0206 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-0206-01-07, President Nixon meeting with March of Dimes Poster Child Tracy Greenwood, his family, Oklahoma Sen. Henry Bellmon, Oklahoma Rep. Carl Albert. 2/5/1969, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, Tracy Greenwood, Mr. & Mrs. Keith Greenwood, Jamie Greenwood, Carl Albert, Henry Bellmon, Ron Ziegler, Dwight Chapin, Manolo Sanchez, members of the press.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-0206-08-11, Press reporters and photographers standing nearby as President Nixon meets with March of Dimes Poster Child Tracy Greenwood, his family, Oklahoma Sen. Henry Bellmon, Oklahoma Representative Carl Albert. 2/5/1969, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, Tracy Greenwood, Mr. & Mrs. Keith Greenwood, Jamie Greenwood, Carl Albert, Henry Bellmon, Ron Ziegler, Dwight Chapin, Manolo Sanchez, members of the press.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-0206-12-16, President Nixon meeting with March of Dimes Poster Child Tracy Greenwood, seen without family. 2/5/1969, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, Tracy Greenwood.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-0206-13, President Nixon sitting and meeting with March of Dimes Poster Child Tracy Greenwood, seen without family in the Oval Office. 2/5/1969, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, Tracy Greenwood.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-0206-17-26, Press reporters and photographers standing nearby as the family dogs, King Timahoe, Pasha the Yorkshire Terrier, and Vicki the Poodle interact with the children, during President Nixon's meeting with March of Dimes Poster Child Tracy Greenwood, his parents and brother, Oklahoma Sen. Henry Bellmon, Oklahoma Representative Carl Albert. 2/5/1969, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, Tracy Greenwood, Mr. & Mrs. Keith Greenwood, Jamie Greenwood, Carl Albert, Henry Bellmon, Ron Ziegler, Dwight Chapin, Manolo Sanchez, members of the press.

    Roll WHPO-0207 Photographer: Kightlinger, Jack | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-0207-02A-05A, President Nixon introducing Postmaster General Winton M. Blount, at a Press conference. 2/5/1969, Washington, D.C. White House, Fish Room. President Nixon, Winton M. Blount, White House Press Corps reporters and photographers.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-0207-06A, 08-10A, White House press conference with Postmaster General Winton M. Blount. 2/5/1969, Washington, D.C. White House, Fish Room. President Nixon, Winton M. Blount, White House Press Corps reporters and photographers.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-0207-07A, White House reporters and photographers standing behind group, at a Press conference for President Nixon, Postmaster General Winton M. Blount and Dr. Lee A. Dubridge. 2/5/1969, Washington, D.C. White House, Fish Room. President Nixon, Winton M. Blount, White House Press Corps reporters and photographers.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-0207-11A-12A, President Nixon speaking at Press conference introducing Office of Science and Technology Director Dr. Lee A. DuBridge. 2/5/1969, Washington, D.C. White House, Fish Room. President Nixon, Dr. Lee A. DuBridge, White House Press Corps reporters and photographers.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-0207-13A-15A, Press conference with Office of Science and Technology Director Dr. Lee A. DuBridge. 2/5/1969, Washington, D.C. White House, Fish Room. President Nixon, Dr. Lee A. DuBridge, White House Press Corps reporters and photographers.

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

    • Frame(s): WHPO-0208-06A-11A, President Nixon introducing Postmaster General Winton M. Blount, at a White House press conference. 2/5/1969, Washington, D.C. White House, Fish Room. President Nixon, Winton M. Blount, Ron Ziegler, White House Press Corps reporters and photographers.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-0208-08A, President Nixon introducing Postmaster General Winton M. Blount, at a White House press conference. 2/5/1969, Washington, D.C. White House, Fish Room. President Nixon, Winton M. Blount, unidentified official.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-0208-12A-13A, Postmaster General Winton M. Blount, speaking at a White House press conference. 2/5/1969, Washington, D.C. White House, Fish Room. Winton M. Blount, Ron Ziegler.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-0208-14A, President Nixon introducing Dr. Lee A. DuBridge, Director, Office of Science and Technology, at a White House press conference. 2/5/1969, Washington, D.C. White House, East Room. President Nixon, Dr. Lee A. DuBridge (Director, Office of Science and Technology).
    • Frame(s): WHPO-0208-14A-15A, 16A, President Nixon introducing Dr. Lee A. DuBridge, Director, Office of Science and Technology, at a White House press conference. 2/5/1969, Washington, D.C. White House, East Room. President Nixon, Dr. Lee A. DuBridge, Ron Ziegler, White House Press Corps reporters and photographers.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-0208-17A-18A, 21A, Press conference with President Nixon and Dr. Lee A. DuBridge, Director, Office of Science and Technology. 2/5/1969, Washington, D.C. White House, East Room. Dr. Lee A. DuBridge.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-0208-19A, Press conference reporters seated during a Press conference with President Nixon and Dr. Lee A. DuBridge, Director, Office of Science and Technology. 2/5/1969, Washington, D.C. White House, East Room. White House Press Corps reporters.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-0208-20A, Ron Ziegler and an unidentified official listening during a Press conference with President Nixon and Dr. Lee A. DuBridge, Director, Office of Science and Technology. 2/5/1969, Washington, D.C. White House, East Room. President Nixon, Dr. Lee A DuBridge, Ron Ziegler, White House Press Corps reporters and photographers.

  • 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-001
      Remarks by Reverend William Sloane Coffin to the press regarding Vietnam and draft resisters. (2/5/1969, Press Lobby Entrance, White House)

      Runtime: 0:06:34

      Keywords: Press conferences, news conferences, interviews, media, military, conscription, selective service, lottery, laws, Vietnam War, military, conscription, selective service, lottery, laws, Vietnam War, Draft evasion

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

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

    P - Formal Presidential Remarks

    • WHCA-SR-P-690207
      Remarks by President Nixon presenting Postmaster Blount and Dr. Dubridge to the press. (2/5/1969)

      Runtime: 12:11

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

Context (External Sources)