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January 21, 1973

Introduction

This almanac page for Sunday, January 21, 1973, 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: Saturday, January 20, 1973

Next Date: Monday, January 22, 1973

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 Sheraton Park Hotel, 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.

    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

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

Audiovisual Holdings

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

    Old Executive Office Building

    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-E0039 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-E0039-05, 17-19, President Nixon and Pat Nixon dancing together at an Inaugural ball in the Museum of Natural History. 1/21/1973, Washington, D.C. Sheraton Park Hotel. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Tricia Nixon Cox, Ed Cox, Julie Eisenhower, Mamie Eisenhower, Hugh O'Brian, Les Brown, orchestra members, and guests.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-E0039-15-16, 20-21, President Nixon, Pat Nixon, and family on the stage of the Western States Inaugural Ball. President Nixon and Pat Nixon dance. Pat Nixon dancing with an unidentified partner. 1/21/1973, Washington, D.C. Sheraton Park Hotel. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Tricia Nixon Cox, Ed Cox, Julie Eisenhower, Mamie Eisenhower, Hugh O'Brian, Les Brown, orchestra members, and guests.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-E0039-18, President Nixon and Pat Nixon dancing together at the Sheraton Park Inaugural ball. 1/21/1973, Washington, D.C. Sheraton Park Hotel. President Nixon, Pat Nixon.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-E0039-19, Pat Nixon dancing with an unidentified partner. 1/21/1973, Washington, D.C. Museum of Natural History. Pat Nixon, Tricia Nixon Cox, Ed Cox, Musician Les Brown, orchestra members, guests.

    Roll WHPO-E0052 Photographer: Kightlinger, Jack | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-E0052-, President Nixon standing informally with senators, current and former Republican National Committee (RNC) members and former Attorney General Brownell. 1/21/1973, Washington, D.C. White House, East Room. President Nixon, Dole, Leonard Hall, Herbert Brownell, Hugh Scott, Ray Bliss.

    Roll WHPO-E0053 Photographer: Kightlinger, Jack | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-E0053-, President Nixon standing in group shots with senators, current and former Republican National Committee (RNC) members and former Attorney General Brownell. 1/21/1973, Washington, D.C. White House, East Room. President Nixon, Dole, Leonard Hall, Herbert Brownell, Hugh Scott, Ray Bliss.

    Roll WHPO-E0054 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-E0054-02A-03A, A White House East Room religious worship service. 1/21/1973, Washington, D.C. White House, East Room, Grand Hall, State Dining Room. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Spiro Agnew, Judy Agnew, Rev. Joseph Bernardin, Rev. Billy Graham, Rabbi Edgar Magnin, Mormon Tabernacle Choir members, William Rogers, Adele Rogers, attendees.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-E0054-04A-11A, President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Vice President Agnew, and Judy Agnew standing with a clergymen. 1/21/1973, Washington, D.C. White House, East Room, Grand Hall, State Dining Room. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Agnew, Judy Agnew, Rev. Joseph Bernardin, Rev. Billy Graham, Rabbi Edgar Magnin, Mormon Tabernacle Choir members, William Rogers, Adele Rogers, attendees.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-E0054-12A-16A, President Nixon and Pat Nixon greeting service attendees. 1/21/1973, Washington, D.C. White House, East Room, Grand Hall, State Dining Room. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Agnew, Judy Agnew, Rev. Joseph Bernardin, Rev. Billy Graham, Rabbi Edgar Magnin, Mormon Tabernacle Choir members, William Rogers, Adele Rogers, attendees.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-E0054-17A-25A, President Nixon and Pat Nixon standing with members of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir. 1/21/1973, Washington, D.C. White House, East Room, Grand Hall, State Dining Room. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Spiro Agnew, Judy Agnew, Rev. Joseph Bernardin, Rev. Billy Graham, Rabbi Edgar Magnin, Mormon Tabernacle Choir members, William Rogers, Mrs. Adele Rogers, attendees.

    Roll WHPO-E0055 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-E0055-, Nixon greeting Ryan and Nixon family members at a reception in their honor. 1/21/1973, Washington, D.C. White House, State Dining Room. President Nixon, Ryan and Nixon family members.

    Roll WHPO-E0056 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-E0056-, Nixon greeting Ryan and Nixon family members at a reception in their honor. 1/21/1973, Washington, D.C. White House, State Dining Room. President Nixon, Ryan and Nixon family members.

    Roll WHPO-E0057 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-E0057-, Nixon greeting Ryan and Nixon family members at a reception in their honor. 1/21/1973, Washington, D.C. White House, State Dining Room. President Nixon, Ryan and Nixon family members.

    Roll WHPO-E0058 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-E0058-, Nixon greeting Ryan and Nixon family members at a reception in their honor. 1/21/1973, Washington, D.C. White House, State Dining Room. President Nixon, Ryan and Nixon family members.

    Roll WHPO-E0059 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-E0059-, Nixon greeting Ryan and Nixon family members at a reception in their honor. 1/21/1973, Washington, D.C. White House, State Dining Room. President Nixon, Ryan and Nixon family members.

    Roll WHPO-E0060 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-E0060-, Nixon greeting Ryan and Nixon family members at a reception in their honor. 1/21/1973, Washington, D.C. White House, State Dining Room. President Nixon, Ryan and Nixon family members.

    Roll WHPO-E0061 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-E0061-, Nixon greeting Ryan and Nixon family members at a reception in their honor. 1/21/1973, Washington, D.C. White House, State Dining Room. President Nixon, Ryan and Nixon family members.

    Roll WHPO-E0062 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-E0062-, Nixon greeting Ryan and Nixon family members at a reception in their honor. 1/21/1973, Washington, D.C. White House, State Dining Room. President Nixon, Ryan and Nixon family members.

    Roll WHPO-E0063 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-E0063-, President Nixon greeting Pat Nixon's relatives (Ryan family) and the Nixon family members at a reception in their honor, including Mr. & Mrs. Donald Nixon (19-20) and Mr. & Mrs. Ed Nixon and their daughters (24 -25), joined by Pat Nixon. 1/21/1973, Washington, D.C. White House, State Dining Room. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Mr. & Mrs. Donald Nixon & sons, Mr. & Mrs. Ed Nixon & daughters, Ryan and Nixon family members.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-E0063-19-20, President Nixon with Ryan and Nixon relatives at a reception in their honor; pictured with the President's brother Donald Nixon and wife Mrs. Clara Jane Nixon, with son Donald A. Nixon. 1/21/1973, Washington, D.C. White House, State Dining Room. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Francis Donald Nixon, Mrs. Clara Jane Nixon, their son Donald A. Nixon. 2 unidentified male family members.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-E0063-20, Group portrait of President Nixon, the President's brother Francis Donald Nixon, Donald's wife Mrs. Clara Jane Nixon, their son Donald A. Nixon, and other Ryan or Nixon relatives at a reception in their honor. 1/21/1973, Washington, D.C. White House, State Dining Room. President Nixon, Francis Donald Nixon, Mrs. Clara Jane Nixon, Donald A. Nixon, unidentified male family members.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-E0063-25, Group portrait of President Nixon and Pat Nixon at a reception for Ryan and Nixon relatives in their honor, pictured with the President's brother Edward Nixon, his wife Gay Lynne Nixon, and their daughters Amelie “Amy” Nixon and Elizabeth “Beth” Nixon. 1/21/1973, Washington, D.C. White House, State Dining Room. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Edward Nixon, Mrs. Gay Lynne Nixon, Amelie “Amy” Nixon, Elizabeth “Beth” Nixon.

    Roll WHPO-E0064 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-E0064-03-06, Picture of unidentified family in White House. 1/21/1973, Washington, D.C. White House, Red Room. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Mr. & Mrs. Ed Nixon and daughters, unidentified persons, aides.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-E0064-07-08, President Nixon and Pat Nixon with Ed Nixon and family. 1/21/1973, Washington, D.C. White House, State Dining Room. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Mr. & Mrs. Ed Nixon and daughters, unidentified persons, aides.

    Roll WHPO-E0065 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-E0065-, Nixon greeting Ryan and Nixon family members at a reception in their honor. 1/21/1973, Washington, D.C. White House, State Dining Room. President Nixon, Ryan and Nixon family members.

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

    B - Vice-Presidential (Agnew and Ford)

    • WHCA-SR-B-243
      Remarks at an Inaugural Ball-Kennedy Center, Wash., DC. (1/21/1973)

      Runtime: 6:00

      Original Format: 1/4-inch reel-to-reel audiotape. Original source type: Original.
    • WHCA-SR-B-244
      Remarks at the Youth Ball-Sheraton Park Hotel, Wash., DC. (1/21/1973)

      Runtime: 13:00

      Original Format: 1/4-inch reel-to-reel audiotape. Original source type: Original.
    • WHCA-SR-B-246
      Remarks on the Rooftop Terrace-Kennedy Center, Wash., DC. (1/21/1973)

      Runtime: 9:00

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

    P - Formal Presidential Remarks

    • WHCA-SR-P-730110
      Remarks by President Nixon at Youth Ball in Sheraton Park Hotel. (1/21/1973)

      Runtime: 7:45

      Original Format: 1/4-inch reel-to-reel audiotape. Original source type: Original.
    • WHCA-SR-P-730111
      Remarks by President Nixon at Inaugural Ball in the Museum of Natural History with Vice President Agnew. (1/21/1973)

      Runtime: 8:18

      Original Format: 1/4-inch reel-to-reel audiotape. Original source type: Original.
    • WHCA-SR-P-730112
      Remarks by President Nixon at Inaugural Ball in Museum of History and Technology. (1/21/1973)

      Runtime: 6:58

      Original Format: 1/4-inch reel-to-reel audiotape. Original source type: Original.
    • WHCA-SR-P-730113
      Remarks by President Nixon at White House worship service with Billy Graham, Rev. J. Bernardin, Rabbi Edgar Magnin. (1/21/1973)

      Runtime: 6:15

      Keywords: Church service, worship service, prayer service, religion

      Original Format: 1/4-inch reel-to-reel audiotape. Original source type: Original.
    • WHCA-SR-P-730114
      Remarks by President Nixon in reception for the Nixon-Ryan families. (1/21/1973)

      Runtime: 9:10

      Original Format: 1/4-inch reel-to-reel audiotape. Original source type: Original.
    • WHCA-SR-P-730115
      Remarks by President Nixon at reception for the Republican National Committee. (1/21/1973)

      Runtime: 14:10

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

  • The White House Communications Agency Videotape Collection contains “off-the-air” recordings of televised programs produced between 1968 and 1974. Visit the finding aid to learn more.

    • WHCA-6018
      Inaugural Ball Coverage.
      ALL NETWORKS
      Runtime: 0:30
    • WHCA-6019
      "Face The Nation" AND "Issues & Answers".
      Post-Newsweek Stations, Inc.
      Runtime: 00:58:13

Context (External Sources)