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January 14, 1972

Introduction

This almanac page for Friday, January 14, 1972, pulls together various records created by the federal government and links to additional resources which can provide context about the events of the day.

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Next Date: Saturday, January 15, 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 Camp David, Maryland

  • 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.

  • 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.

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

    Expropriation Policy, 1969-1972

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

    Expropriation Policy, 1969-1972

    Vol. V, United Nations, 1969-1972

    Appointments of Senior UN Personnel

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

    Malta

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

    International Environmental Policy

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

    International Environmental Policy

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

    Oceans Policy

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

    Chemical and Biological Warfare; Geneva Protocol; Biological Weapons Convention

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

    Iran 1972

    • 159. Telegram 249 From the Embassy in Iran to the Department of State, Tehran, January 14, 1972, 1145Z

      The Shah emphasized that although it would be a “blessing” for the United States to maintain its port facilities in Bahrain, he wished to be informed in advance if Washington planned to withdraw, so as to style himself as head of the group advocating withdrawal.

      Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Files 1970–73, POL IRAN-US. Secret; Nodis.

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

    Bangladesh, December 1971-December 1972

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

    Bolivia

    • 109. Telegram 265 From the Embassy in Bolivia to the Department of State, January 14, 1972, 1810Z., January 14, 1972, 1810Z

      Ambassador Siracusa concluded that compared to a year before, Bolivia was more politically stable and economically vibrant. However, budget woes and the threat of terrorism by guerrillas clouded the current situation.

      Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Files 1970–73, POL 2 BOL. Confidential. Repeated to Lima, Rio de Janeiro, Brasilia, Buenos Aires, Asunción, Santiago, and USCINCSO.

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

    Digitized versions can be found in the National Archives Catalog.

Audiovisual Holdings

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

    Roll WHPO-8285 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-8285-, University of Nebraska Track Team. 1/14/1972, Washington, D.C. Steps of White House. University of Nebraska Track Team.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8285-, University of Wisconsin Track Team. 1/14/1972, Washington, D.C. Steps of White House. University of Wisconsin Track Team.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-8285-, U.S.C. Track Team. 1/14/1972, Washington, D.C. Steps of White House. U.S.C. Track Team.

  • 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-4969
      Dick Cavett Show. U.S. Senator Edmund Muskie (D-ME).
      Eastern Educational Network
      Runtime: 01:29:23
    • WHCA-4985
      Weekly News Summary I.
      Undetermined
      Runtime: 1:30

      1. Smith/Matney: GNP up; prices are rising, Stein. Time Code Start: 00:00. Keywords: gross national product, market value, products, goods and services, labor, property, economy, economics, budgets, finances, recession, inflation, money, wages, costs, unemployment, prices, reports. Network: ABC.

      2. Smith/Reynolds: Muskie on the road in Wisonsin. Time Code Start: 01:58. Keywords: Senators, Presidential elections, campaigns, campaigning, candidates. Network: ABC.

      3. Reasoner/Peterson: General Abrams to step down. Time Code Start: 05:16. Keywords: Armed Forces, military, leaders, officials, retirement. Network: ABC.

      4. Smith: Commentary on "More". Time Code Start: 06:53. Keywords: news, reports. Network: ABC.

      5. Chancellor/Lewis: Cambodia war action. Time Code Start: 08:39. Keywords: Cambodia, Vietnam War. Network: NBC.

      6. Chancellor: Laos and the Vietnam war. Time Code Start: 12:47. Keywords: Laos, Vietnam War. Network: NBC.

      7. Brinkley's Journal: American Legion members express options on draft evaders. Time Code Start: 15:35. Keywords: veterans, organizations, speeches, military, conscription, evasion, selective service, lottery, laws, Vietnam War, conscientious objectors, political offenses, pardons, draft evasion. Network: NBC.

      8. Chancellor: Wholesale prices and inflation. Time Code Start: 19:50. Keywords: economy, economics, budgets, finances, recession, inflation, money, wages, costs, unemployment, prices, reports. Network: NBC.

      9. Cronkite: Economic indicators. Time Code Start: 20:38. Keywords: economy, economics, budgets, finances, recession, inflation, money, wages, costs, unemployment, prices, reports. Network: CBS.

      10. Cronkite/Jones: Vietnam report. Time Code Start: 23:25. Keywords: Vietnam War. Network: CBS.

      11. Sevareid: News, publicity, and fame. Time Code Start: 29:52. Keywords: celebrities. Network: CBS.

Context (External Sources)