January 27, 1972

The Daily Diary files represent a consolidated record of the President's activities. Visit the finding aid to learn more.

• Original typewritten diary (PDF)

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.

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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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• Remarks Announcing Changes in the Cabinet and the Executive Office of the President.
• Letter Accepting the Resignation of Maurice H. Stans as Secretary of Commerce.
• Annual Message to the Congress: The Economic Report of the President
• Statement on the Death of Mahalia Jackson.
• Statement on Nominating Peter G. Peterson To Be Secretary of Commerce

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.

• Federal Register of Thursday, January 27, 1972

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

• Senate: January 27, 1972
• House of Representatives: January 27, 1972
• Extensions of Remarks: January 27, 1972

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)
• Original audio recording (MP3)

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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 27 January 1972

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. VIII, Vietnam, January-October 1972

Before the Easter Offensive, January 20-March 29, 1972

• 8. Joint United States and Republic of Vietnam Proposal, Washington, January 27, 1972

  Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Kissinger Office Files, Box 107, Country Files, Far East, Vietnam Negotiations, Paris Negotiations, January 25, 1972–January 1973. No classification marking. This proposal was submitted at the plenary session of the Paris Peace Talks. The text of the proposal was released on January 25, the day of President Nixon’s speech (see Document 5). It is also printed in Public Papers: Nixon, 1972, pp. 105–106.

Vol. E-16, Documents on Chile, 1969-1973

Cool and Correct: The U.S. Response to the Allende Administration, November 5, 1970-December 31, 1972

• 101. Memorandum From the Chairman of the Ad Hoc Interagency Working Group on Chile (Meyer) to the Working Group, Washington, January 27, 1972

  Summary: This memorandum outlined a proposal to the Ad Hoc Interagency Working Group on Chile that AID grant $125,000 to the American Institute for Free Labor Development for programs in Chile.
  
  Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 776, Country Files, Latin America, Chile, Vol. VII. Secret. Sent to the Working Group members: Selden, Leddy, Kendall, Hartman, Hewitt, Broe, Carter, and Eaton. A February 9 covering memorandum from Hewitt to Kissinger, stated, “The AIFLD overseas program permits the U.S. to maintain a toe-hold in Chilean labor, and is consistent with the President’s decision to continue people-to-people type programs.” Haig initialed approval for Kissinger on the covering memorandum.

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.

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

Oval Office

• 658-1; Unknown between 8:45 a.m. & 8:50 a.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Sanchez, Manolo
• 658-2; Unknown between 8:45 a.m. & 8:50 a.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Butterfield, Alexander P.
• 658-3; 9:10 a.m. - 10:05 a.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Haldeman, H. R. ("Bob"); Bull, Stephen B.; Kissinger, Henry A.; Butterfield, Alexander P.
• 658-4; 10:14 a.m. - 10:27 a.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Woods, Rose Mary; Bull, Stephen B.
• 658-5; 10:27 a.m. - 11:12 a.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Scammon, Richard M.; Colson, Charles W.; White House photographer
• 658-6; Unknown between 11:12 a.m. & 11:13 a.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Bull, Stephen B.
• 658-7; 11:13 a.m. - 11:24 a.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Stans, Maurice H.; Ziegler, Ronald L.; Peterson, Peter G.; Flanigan, Peter M.; White House photographer
• 658-8; 11:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); White House operator
• 658-9; 11:30 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Butterfield, Alexander P.; Connally, John B.; [Unknown person(s)]; Bull, Stephen B.
• 658-10; 11:47 a.m. - 1:03 p.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Haldeman, H. R. ("Bob"); Colson, Charles W.; Butterfield, Alexander P.
• 658-11; Unknown between 1:03 p.m. & 2:10 p.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Butterfield, Alexander P.
• 658-12; Unknown between 1:03 p.m. & 2:10 p.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); White House operator
• 658-13; Unknown between 1:03 p.m. & 2:10 p.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Bull, Stephen B.
• 658-14; Unknown between 1:03 p.m. & 2:10 p.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Bull, Stephen B.
• 658-15; 2:10 p.m. - 2:17 p.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Mansfield, Michael J. ("Mike")
• 658-16; Unknown between 2:17 p.m. & 2:20 p.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); White House operator
• 658-17; 2:20 p.m. - 2:20 p.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); White House operator
• 658-18; Unknown between 2:20 p.m. & 2:23 p.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); White House operator
• 658-19; Unknown between 2:20 p.m. & 2:23 p.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Bull, Stephen B.
• 658-20; 2:23 p.m. - 2:24 p.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Wilson, Jerry V.
• 658-21; Unknown between 2:24 p.m. & 2:32 p.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); White House operator
• 658-22; 2:32 p.m. - 2:34 p.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Pitchess, Peter J.
• 658-23; Unknown between 2:34 p.m. & 2:40 p.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); White House operator
• 658-24; Unknown between 2:34 p.m. & 2:40 p.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); White House operator
• 658-25; 2:40 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Mitchell, John N.
• 658-26; 2:50 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Butterfield, Alexander P.; Bull, Stephen B.; Meany, George
• 658-27; Unknown between 3:00 p.m. & 3:07 p.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Bull, Stephen B.
• 658-28; Unknown between 3:00 p.m. & 3:07 p.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); White House operator
• 658-29; 3:07 p.m. - 3:07 p.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); White House operator
• 658-30; Unknown between 3:07 p.m. & 3:13 p.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Haldeman, H. R. ("Bob")
• 658-31; 3:13 p.m. - 3:46 p.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Kissinger, Henry A.; [Unknown person(s)]; Butterfield, Alexander P.
• 658-32; Unknown between 3:46 p.m. & 3:49 p.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Bull, Stephen B.
• 658-33; Unknown between 3:46 p.m. & 3:49 p.m.; United States Secret Service agents
• 658-34; Unknown between 10:05 a.m. & 10:14 a.m.; United States Secret Service agents
• 658-35; Unknown between 11:24 a.m. & 11:30 a.m.; United States Secret Service agents; [Unknown person(s)]

White House Telephone

• 19-131; 11:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); White House operator
• 19-132; 11:32 a.m. - 11:41 a.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Connally, John B.
• 19-133; Unknown between 1:03 p.m. & 2:10 p.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); White House operator
• 19-134; 2:10 p.m. - 2:17 p.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Mansfield, Michael J. ("Mike")
• 19-135; Unknown between 2:17 p.m. & 2:20 p.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); White House operator
• 19-136; 2:20 p.m. - 2:20 p.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); White House operator
• 19-137; Unknown between 2:20 p.m. & 2:23 p.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); White House operator
• 19-138; 2:23 p.m. - 2:24 p.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Wilson, Jerry V.
• 19-139; Unknown between 2:24 p.m. & 2:32 p.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); White House operator
• 19-140; 2:32 p.m. - 2:34 p.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Pitchess, Peter J.
• 19-141; Unknown between 2:34 p.m. & 2:40 p.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); White House operator
• 19-142; 2:40 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Mitchell, John N.
• 19-143; 2:56 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Meany, George
• 19-144; Unknown between 3:00 p.m. & 3:07 p.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); White House operator
• 19-145; 3:07 p.m. - 3:07 p.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); White House operator

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-8334 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

• Frame(s): WHPO-8334-, President Nixon signing the 1972 Economic Report as Stein and CEA staff members watch. 1/27/1972, Washington, D.C. White House, Cabinet Room. President Nixon, Stein, Ziegler, CEA staff members.

Roll WHPO-8335 Photographer: Schumaker, Byron | Color or B&W: B&W

• Frame(s): WHPO-8335-, President Nixon signing the 1972 Economic Report as Stein and CEA staff members watch. 1/27/1972, Washington, D.C. White House, Cabinet Room. President Nixon, Stein, Ziegler, CEA staff members, press corps members.
• Frame(s): WHPO-8335-11, Panoramic view of President Nixon signing the 1972 Economic Report as Stein and CEA staff members watch. 1/27/1972, Washington, D.C. White House, Cabinet Room. President Nixon, Stein, Ziegler, CEA staff members, press corps members.

Roll WHPO-8336 Photographer: Schumacher, Karl | Color or B&W: B&W

• Frame(s): WHPO-8336-, President Nixon standing with out-going Commerce Secretary Stans, Secretary-designate Peter Peterson, and Peter Flanigan. 1/27/1972, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, Stans, Peter Peterson, Peter Flanigan.

Roll WHPO-8337 Photographer: Schumacher, Karl | Color or B&W: B&W

• Frame(s): WHPO-8337-, President Nixon standing with Richard Scammon. 1/27/1972, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, Richard Scammon.

Roll WHPO-8338 Photographer: Schumaker, Byron | Color or B&W: B&W

• Frame(s): WHPO-8338-, President Nixon at a podium briefing the press about the change in Commerce Secretaries. 1/27/1972, Washington, D.C. Press Room, White House. President Nixon, Stans, Peter Peterson, Peter Flanigan, press corps members.

Roll WHPO-8339 Photographer: Schumaker, Byron | Color or B&W: B&W

• Frame(s): WHPO-8339-, President Nixon and others at a podium briefing the press about the change in Commerce Secretaries. 1/27/1972, Washington, D.C. Press Room, White House. President Nixon, Stans, Peter Peterson, Peter Flanigan, press corps members.

Roll WHPO-8340 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: Color

• Frame(s): WHPO-8340-, President Nixon standing with Stans, Peter Peterson, and Peter Flanigan. 1/27/1972, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, Stans, Peter Peterson, Peter Flanigan.

Roll WHPO-8341 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: B&W

• Frame(s): WHPO-8341-, President Nixon greeting women from the Washington-Tokyo Society. 1/27/1972, Washington, D.C. White House, Rose Garden. President Nixon, unidentified women.
• Frame(s): WHPO-8341-[DASH], Autographed head and shoulders formal portrait of President Nixon. 1/27/1972, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon.

Roll WHPO-8342 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: B&W

• Frame(s): WHPO-8342-02-20, Unidentified men receiving Safe Driving Awards. 1/27/1972, Washington, D.C. unknown. unidentified persons.
• Frame(s): WHPO-8342-21-24, Unidentified man and woman in an office. 1/27/1972, Washington, D.C. unknown. unidentified persons.

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-720113
  Announcement of resignation of Secretary Stans with Secretary Stans, PP, PF. (1/27/1972)
  
  Runtime: 4:21
  
  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-5004
  "McCaffrey at Large". Senators Humphrey and Muskie.
  CBS
  Runtime: 00:30:46
• WHCA-5005
  "Lyndon Johnson Talks Politics".
  CBS
  Runtime: 00:59:20
• WHCA-5006
  "Martin Agronsky: Evening Edition".
  
  Runtime: 00:29:27
• WHCA-5008
  Weekly News Summary, Tape II.
  All networks
  Runtime: 1:30
  
  26. Reasoner/Dunsmore: Paris Peace Talks, Ambassador William J. Porter. Time Code Start: 64:35. Keywords: Paris Peace Talks, Vietnam War, treaty, treaties, negotiations, government, officials. Network: ABC.
  
  27. Smith/Matney: Secretary of State Rogers' press conference. Time Code Start: 66:33. Keywords: cabinet, advisors, media, press conferences, news conferences, interviews. Network: ABC.
  
  28. Smith: Casualty report. Time Code Start: 68:15. Keywords: Vietnam War, killed in action, KIA, death tolls, fatalities, casualty, casualties, military, troops. Network: ABC.
  
  29. Smith: Economic indicators; President Nixon economic report; George boldt controversy. Time Code Start: 68:50. Keywords: economy, economics, budgets, finances, recession, inflation, money, wages, costs, unemployment, prices, reports. Network: ABC.
  
  30. Smith/jarriel: Secretary Stans resigns, President Nixon. Time Code Start: 69:41. Keywords: Presidents, cabinet, advisors, resignations. Network: ABC.
  
  31. Smith/Gill: Henry Kissinger at Washington Press Club. Time Code Start: 71:32. Keywords: cabinet, advisors, speeches, media, news organizations. Network: ABC.
  
  32. Reasoner: Commentary on Howard Hughes. Time Code Start: 73:42. Keywords: Presidents, gifts, money, funding, fundraising, donations, contributions, Howard Hughes, aviators. Network: ABC.
  
  33. Chancellor/Utley: Paris Peace Talks, Ambassador William J. Porter. Time Code Start: 75:40. Keywords: Paris Peace Talks, Vietnam War, treaty, treaties, negotiations, government, officials. Network: NBC.
  
  34. Chancellor: Secretary of State Rogers on peace talks. Time Code Start: 78:28. Keywords: cabinet, advisors, Paris Peace Talks, Vietnam War, treaty, treaties, negotiations, statements, speeches. Network: NBC.
  
  35. Chancellor/Paxton: Vietnam war action. Time Code Start: 80:15. Keywords: Vietnam War. Network: NBC.
  
  36. Chancellor: President Nixon's economic message to Congress and the budget, Representative Mahon, Shultz. Time Code Start: 82:42. Keywords: Presidents, speeches, reports, economy, economics, budgets, finances, recession, inflation, money, wages, costs, unemployment, prices, payments. Network: NBC.
  
  37. Chancellor/Levine: George Holdt controversy. Time Code Start: 85:16. Keywords: scandals. Network: NBC.
• WHCA-5009
  Weekly News Summary, Tape III.
  All networks
  Runtime: 0:30
  
  1. Cronkite: Paris Peace Talks, Ambassador William J. Porter. Time Code Start: 00:00. Keywords: Paris Peace Talks, Vietnam War, treaty, treaties, negotiations, government, officials. Network: CBS.
  
  2. Cronkite/Kalb: Secretary of State Rogers comments on peace talks. Time Code Start: 02:57. Keywords: cabinet, advisors, Paris Peace Talks, Vietnam War, treaty, treaties, negotiations, statements, speeches. Network: CBS.
  
  3. Cronkite: Vietnam war action. Time Code Start: 04:30. Keywords: Vietnam War. Network: CBS.
  
  4. Cronkite/Schorr: Economic indicators; President Nixon economic report, Herbert Stein. Time Code Start: 05:45. Keywords: economy, economics, budgets, finances, recession, inflation, money, wages, costs, unemployment, prices, reports. Network: CBS.
  
  5. Cronkite: former President Johnson (LBJ) interview. Time Code Start: 08:45. Keywords: Presidents, speeches, media, interviews. Network: CBS.
  
  6. Cronkite: Kissinger speaks to Washington Press Club. Time Code Start: 10:50. Keywords: cabinet, advisors, speeches, media, news organizations. Network: CBS.
  
  7. Sevareid: Commentary on New York traffic problems. Time Code Start: 12:33. Keywords: cities, roads, congestion, traffic jams, rush hour, cars, automobiles. Network: CBS.

• New York Times of January 27, 1972

• AP Images photos from January 27, 1972
• Getty Images photos from January 27, 1972

The Vanderbilt Television News Archive is the world's most extensive and complete archive of television news. They have been recording, preserving and providing access to television news broadcasts of the national networks since August 5, 1968.

• January 1972 Broadcast Index

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