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January 26, 1970

Introduction

This almanac page for Monday, January 26, 1970, pulls together various records created by the federal government and links to additional resources which can provide context about the events of the day.

Previous Date: Sunday, January 25, 1970

Next Date: Tuesday, January 27, 1970

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

    • HEW-Labor-OEO Appropriations Bill (6 Weekly Comp. Pres. Doc. 76, January 26, 1970)
      Remarks of the President in a Radio and Television Address on His Veto of the Bill.

    Appointments and Nominations

    • Department of Transportation (6 Weekly Comp. Pres. Doc. 74, January 26, 1970)
      Announcement of Intention To Nominate Charles D. Baker as Assistant Secretary for Policy and International Affairs.
    • Disaster Assistance for California (6 Weekly Comp. Pres. Doc. 74, January 26, 1970)
      Announcement of Allocation of Additional Funds for Repair of Damage Caused by Floods.
    • Department of State (6 Weekly Comp. Pres. Doc. 74, January 26, 1970)
      Announcement of Appointment of Paul J. Bridston as an Assistant Inspector General of Foreign Assistance.
    • Department of State (6 Weekly Comp. Pres. Doc. 75, January 26, 1970)
      Announcement of Appointment of Joseph Sessford Brown as an Assistant Inspector General of Foreign Assistance.

    Congress, Communications to

    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.

    • The President's remarks in a radio and television address on his veto of the HEW-Labor-OEO appropriations bill (advance text).

    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.

    • Ambassador A. Edgar Ritchie of Canada paid a farewell call on the President.

    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.

    • CHARLES D. BAKER, of Maryland, to be an Assistant Secretary of Transportation, vice Paul W. Cherington, resigned.
    • MANUEL RUIZ, JR., of California, to be a member of the Commission on Civil Rights, to which office he was appointed during the last recess of the Senate.
    • ALLAN OAKLEY HUNTER, of California, to be President of the Federal National Mortgage Association, to which office he was appointed during the last recess of the Senate.
    • LYLE S. GARLOCK, of Virginia, to be a member of the Foreign Claims Settlement Commission of the United States for a term of 3 years from October 22, 1969, vice Leonard v. B. Sutton, term expired.

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

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

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

    No Federal Register published on this date

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

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Archival Holdings

Any selection of archival documents will necessarily be partial. You should use the documents and folders identified below as a starting place, but consult the linked collection finding aids and folder title lists and the collections themselves for context. Many documents to be found this way do not lend themselves to association with specific dates, but are essential to a complete understanding of the material.

  • 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 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.

  • 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, January 26.

      The first veto. The early part of the day was covered with President in EOB reviewing veto material. He was still inclined not to go on TV, partly because of escalating a negative issue - but, I think, more because he just doesn't like the speech material. Had about decided to do a three minute deal for film, to use on the news.

      Had Harlow, Ehrlichman and me over to EOB about 10:15 for a general discussion. Ehrlichman continued to push hard for TV prime time on basis that it was necessary to establish our position against inflation and cut away the anti-education argument. Harlow basically agreed, mainly because of need to bolster the troops for the vote - of which he seems not to be too certain. After considerable argument by the President against prime time, he finally concluded he probably had to do it - so settled on 9:00 tonight. Also decided to do press conference at 6:30 Friday, event with the Press Club conflict. Had earlier planned to do it at 3:30, but we all argued for the stronger time period.

      Kept me for another hour - regarding general talk - and a review of schedule in attempt to clear as much as possible. Have really run him through a lot of homework - he's getting out of the habit of a normal daily appointment routine.

      Was going to have top Congressional leaders tomorrow with Attorney General and Chief Justice to lay out his plan for Chief Justice to address Congress - but Chief Justice decided not a good idea.

      Spent the afternoon working on the speech - final draft not ready until 7:00. As usual, did a great job of delivery on TV. Ran exactly ten minutes. Made his points very effectively and has now built an excellent case for this and any future anti-inflation vetoes.

      He called after the speech, to make point again that he needs a writer who can put a speech together, so he doesn't have to do all the work. Hard to find.

      Was in good spirits after telecast - had press in for stills - told them pen he'd used to sign veto was gift from Mike Mansfield. Then a brief meeting with Phil Habib and on to the house.
    • Handwritten diary entry (JPG)

  • 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.

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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.

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

    East-West Trade, 1969-1972

    • 312. Memorandum From Secretary of State Rogers to President Nixon, Washington, January 26, 1970

      Source: National Archives, RG 59, S/S Files: Lot 83 D 305, NSDM 15. Secret. Drafted by R. B Wright (E/ITP/EWT) on January 12 and cleared by Dubs and Colbert (EUR/SOV), Lisle (EUR/EE), Hillenbrand (EUR), and Ambassador Beam. Attached but not printed is a January 6 memorandum from Trezise and Hillenbrand to Secretary Rogers informing him of the substance of this memorandum and recommending he find an early opportunity to discuss with the President relaxing the interpretation of NSDM 15.

    Vol. V, United Nations, 1969-1972

    Chinese Representation in the United Nations

    Vol. VI, Vietnam, January 1969-July 1970

    Vietnam, January 1969-July 1970

    • 172. Minutes of Washington Special Actions Group Meeting , Washington, January 26, 1970, 11:06-11:56 a.m.

      Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, NSC Institutional Files (H-Files), Box H–002, WSAG Minutes, Originals, 1969–1970. Secret; Nodis. The meeting was held in the White House Situation Room. Robert Behr of the NSC staff sent these minutes to Kissinger under cover of a memorandum of February 23; that memorandum indicates Kissinger saw the minutes on March 27. (Ibid.) Copies of the minutes were also sent to U. Alexis Johnson, Nutter, Karamessines, and Vice Admiral Johnson.

    • 173. Transcript of Telephone Conversation Between President Nixon and his Assistant for National Security Affairs (Kissinger) , Washington, January 26, 1970, 3:30 p.m.

      Source: Library of Congress, Manuscript Division, Kissinger Papers, Box 361, Telephone Conversations, Chronological File. No classification marking.

    Vol. XVII, China, 1969-1972

    China, 1970

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

    The Cease-Fire Agreement

    • 86. Memorandum for the Record , Washington, January 26, 1970

      Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, NSC Institutional Files (H-Files), Box H–111, Senior Review Group, SRG Minutes Originals 1970. Top Secret. Drafted by Saunders. All brackets are in the original.

    Vol. XXIX, Eastern Mediterranean, 1969-1972

    Greece

    • 268. Telegram From the Embassy in Greece to the Department of State, Athens, January 26, 1970, 1615Z

      Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Files 1970–73, POL GREECE–US. Secret; Limdis. A summary of this telegram was included in the Presidentʼs briefing of January 27 (National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 593, Country Files—Middle East, Greece, Vol. I Jan 69–Oct 70)

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

    Oceans Policy

    • 364. Memorandum From Robert Osgood of the National Security Council Staff to the President’s Assistant for National Security Affairs (Kissinger) , Washington, January 26, 1970

      Osgood described the potential clash between the U.S. response to the Peruvian fisheries dispute and joint U.S.-Soviet attempts to negotiate a new Law of the Sea treaty. He recommended an examination of the issues to determine what options the Under Secretaries Committee might consider. Kissinger approved the recommendation.

      Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 381, Subject Files, Seabeds, Volume I, May 1970, (2 of 2). Secret. Sent for action. Kissinger initialed his approval on February 3 and wrote next to his initials: “It needs a formal structure. Do a joint paper with State.”

    Vol. E-5, Part 2, Documents on North Africa, 1969-1972

    Libya

    • 51. Telegram 169 From the Embassy in Libya to the Departments of State and Defense, Tripoli, January 26, 1970, 1346Z

      In this 6 page telegram, Ambassador Joseph Palmer recounted his January 25 conversation with Prime Minister Mu’ammar al-Qadhaafi, in which Qadhaafi aired his views on the future of the U.S. military programs in Libya and Palmer tried to clarify some points of contention.

      Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Files 1970–73, DEF 12–5 LIBYA. Secret; Immediate; Exdis. Repeated to USCINCEUR, CINCUSAFE, 16TH AF TORREJON, WHEELUS AB, Benghazi, London, and Paris. The reftel is telegram 7024 to Tripoli, January 15. (Ibid.) In telegram 12659 to Tripoli, January 27, the Department instructed the Embassy to avoid the implication that Libya’s request for ammunition would be received routinely or favorably. (Ibid.)

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

    Venezuela

    • 661. Memorandum From the President’s Assistant for National Security Affairs (Kissinger) to President Nixon, Washington, January 26, 1970. , Washington, January 26, 1970

      President’s Assistant for National Security Affairs Kissinger outlined the arguments for inviting Western Hemisphere chiefs of state, including President Caldera, during the first half of 1970, to Washington.

      Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 943, VIP Visits, Venezuela, Visit of President Caldera 3–4 June 1970. Confidential. Sent for action. It was drafted by Vaky on January 23. This is printed from a copy that bears Kissinger’s stamped initials with an indication that he signed the original. Attached but not published at Tab A is a January 20 memorandum from Rogers to Nixon. Neither recommendation was checked, but in a February 3 memorandum from Chapin to Kissinger, Chapin confirmed that the President agreed to Caldera’s visit in the first half of the year. (Ibid.)

  • 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-2842 Photographer: Kightlinger, Jack | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-2842-02-16, Vice President Agnew speaking with members of the Council on Indian Opportunity (American Indian). 1/26/1970, Washington, D.C. White House. Spiro Agnew.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-2842-17-35, Pat Nixon speaking with members of the Friends of Corcoran Art Gallery. 1/26/1970, Washington, D.C. Corcoran Art Gallery. Pat Nixon.

    Roll WHPO-2843 Photographer: Kightlinger, Jack | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-2843-03-15, President Nixon vetoing the Labor-HEW-OEO Appropriations Bill. 1/26/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-2843-14, President Nixon vetoing the Labor-HEW-OEO Appropriations Bill. 1/26/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon.

    Roll WHPO-2844 Photographer: Kightlinger, Jack | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-2844-03, Vice President Agnew standing with members of the Council on American Indian Opportunity. 1/26/1970, Washington, D.C. White House. Spiro Agnew.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-2844-05-10, President Nixon signing a veto of the Labor-HEW-OEO Appropriations Bill. 1/26/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-2844-07, President Nixon signing a veto of the Labor-HEW-OEO Appropriations Bill. 1/26/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon.

    Roll WHPO-2845 Photographer: Schumacher, Karl | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-2845-02A-06A, Vice President Agnew standing with General Clark, General Edson and Commander O'Hara. 1/26/1970, Washington, D.C. White House. Vice-president Agnew, Gen. Clark, Gen. Edson, Com. O'Hara.

    Roll WHPO-2846 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-2846-04-08, John Davies standing with contestants and officials from the Miss America pageant. 1/26/1970, Washington, D.C. White House. John Davies.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-2846-10-13, President Nixon standing with Mills B. Lane Jr. (President Citizens & Southern National Bank of Atlanta). 1/26/1970, Washington, D.C. White House Oval Office. President Nixon, Mills B. Lane, Jr.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-2846-14-17, President Nixon meeting with Postmaster General Blount, Deputy Counsel Dent, and Mills B. Lane Jr. (President Citizens & Southern National Bank of Atlanta). 1/26/1970, Washington, D.C. White House. President Nixon, Winton M. Blount, Harry S. Dent and Mills B. Lane, Jr.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-2846-20-24, President Nixon standing with Ambassador A. E. Ritchie of Canada. 1/26/1970, Washington, D.C. White House. President Nixon, Ambassador A. E. Ritchie.

  • 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-060-A-1
      Remarks by Vice President Agnew before a meeting of the Indian Council with additional remarks by LaDonna Harris (tape 1 of 4) (also see tapes 163 & 168). (1/26/1970, Roosevelt Room, White House)

      Runtime: 0:29:06

      Keywords: American Indians, Native Americans, tribes

      Production credits: Audio feed supplied by WHCA; Recorded by RRS (Bob Schroder, WHCA engineer)

      Original Format: 1/4-inch reel-to-reel audiotape. Original source type: Original.
    • WHCA-SR-B-060-A-2
      Remarks by LaDonna Harris before a meeting of the Indian Council (tape 2 of 4) (see tapes 163 & 168). (1/26/1970, Roosevelt Room, White House)

      Runtime: 0:21:18

      Keywords: American Indians, Native Americans, tribes

      Production credits: Audio feed supplied by WHCA; Recorded by RRS (Bob Schroder, WHCA engineer)

      Original Format: 1/4-inch reel-to-reel audiotape. Original source type: Original.
    • WHCA-SR-B-060-B
      Remarks by Vice President Agnew before a meeting of the Indian Council with additional remarks by the council (tape 3 of 4) (also see tapes 163 & 168). (1/26/1970, Roosevelt Room, White House)

      Runtime: 0:57:40

      Keywords: American Indians, Native Americans, tribes

      Production credits: Audio feed supplied by WHCA; Recorded by RRS (Bob Schroder, WHCA engineer)

      Original Format: 1/4-inch reel-to-reel audiotape. Original source type: Original.
    • WHCA-SR-B-060-C
      Remarks by Vice President Agnew before a meeting of the Indian Council with additional remarks by the council (tape 4 of 4) (also see tapes 163 & 168). (1/26/1970, Roosevelt Room, White House)

      Runtime: 0:49:47

      Keywords: American Indians, Native Americans, tribes

      Production credits: Audio feed supplied by WHCA; Recorded by RRS (Bob Schroder, WHCA engineer)

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

    D - First Family

    • WHCA-SR-d-060-C
      Remarks by Vice President Agnew before a meeting of the Indian Council with additional remarks by the entire council (four tapes) (see tapes 163 & 168). (1/26/1970, Roosevelt Room, White House)

      Runtime: 2:32:00

      Keywords: American Indians, Native Americans, tribes

      Production credits: Audio feed supplied by WHCA; Recorded by RRS (Bob Schroder, WHCA engineer)

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

    P - Formal Presidential Remarks

    • WHCA-SR-P-700115
      Televised Remarks by President Nixon Vetoing the Labor-HEW-OEO Appropriations Bill. (1/26/1970)

      Runtime: 10:05

      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-3616
      President Nixon Veto Message AND Dinner in Los Angeles for Apollo 11 Astronauts. Robert Finch, Walter Hickel, Daniel P. Moynihan.
      CBS
      Runtime: 01:03:20
    • WHCA-3620
      Weekly News Summary.
      All networks
      Runtime: 1:00

      1. Report on Health, Education and Welfare (HEW) bill. Time Code Start: 00:40. Keywords: bills, laws, Family Assistance Programs, government agencies, financial aid, counseling, benefits. Network: CBS.

      2. Report on Health, Education and Welfare (HEW) bill. Time Code Start: 03:05. Keywords: bills, laws, Family Assistance Programs, government agencies, financial aid, counseling, benefits. Network: ABC.

Context (External Sources)