January 30, 1974

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• Proclamation 4262—International Women's Year 1975
• Statement on the Death of Murray M. Chotiner.
• Annual Message to the Congress on the State of the Union
• Address on the State of the Union Delivered Before a Joint Session of the Congress

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• Federal Register of Wednesday, January 30, 1974

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• Senate: January 30, 1974
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President's Office Files

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• News Summaries, Unmarked News Summaries, Box 65, News Summaries - January 1974 [14 of 16] [Note: Due to the way News Summary products were compiled, you should also consult nearby days for potentially relevant materials.]
  • News Summary, January 30, 1974, (Tues. nets, wires)
• News Summaries, Unmarked News Summaries, Box 65, News Summaries - January 1974 [16 of 16]
  • Special Report: Wire leads/comment and reaction to the President's SOTU Address, January 30, 1974
  • Review of Wed AM Papers/Digest of Recent Comment, January 30, 1974

President's Personal File

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• President's Speech File
  • Box 89, Wednesday January 30, 1974, State of the Union Message [I, 1 of 2, Second Draft]
  • Box 89, Wednesday January 30, 1974, State of the Union Message [I, 2 of 2, Third Draft]
  • Box 90, Wednesday, January 30, 1974, State of the Union Message [II, 1 of 3]
  • Box 90, Wednesday, January 30, 1974, State of the Union Message [II, 2 of 3]
  • Box 90, Wednesday, January 30, 1974, State of the Union Message [II, 3 of 3]
  • Box 90, January 1974, State of the Union Address

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• President's Daily Brief of 30 January 1974

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Vol. XXVII, Iran; Iraq, 1973-1976

Iraq, January 1973-December 1974

• 241. Memorandum From the Under Secretary of State for Security Assistance (Donaldson) to Secretary of State Kissinger, Washington, January 30, 1974

  Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Foreign Policy Files, P800093–2337. Confidential. Drafted by Djerejian and concurred in by Robert W. Chase (NEA), Julius Katz, and Abraham Katz (T/IEP).

Vol. XXXIII, SALT II, 1972-1980

SALT II, 1972-1980

• 51. Minutes of a Meeting of the Verification Panel, Washington, January 30, 1974, 10:18-11:50 a.m.

  Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Institutional Files (H–Files), Box H–108, Verification Panel Minutes, Originals, 3–15–72 to 6–4–74 [4 of 5]. Top Secret; Nodis; Codeword. The meeting took place in the White House Situation Room.

Vol. E-12, Documents on East and Southeast Asia, 1973-1976

Thailand and Burma

• 379. Telegram 1667 From the Embassy in Thailand to the Department of State, January 30, 1974, 1248Z., January 30, 1974, 1248Z

  The embassy assessed developments in Thailand.
  
  Source: National Archives, Record Group 59, Central Foreign Policy Files. Secret; Limdis. Repeated to Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, Manila, Paris, Phnom Penh, Rangoon, Saigon, Singapore, Vientiane, the Consulates of Chiang Mai and Udorn, USSAG at Nakhon Khanom Royal Thai air force base, the 13th Advanced Echelon at Udorn, CINCPAC, and DIA.

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.

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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-E2142 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

• Frame(s): WHPO-E2142-, President Nixon seated informally in the Oval Office during a meeting with Congressional leaders just before he delivers the 1974 State of the Union Address to the joint session of Congress. 1/30/1974, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, Vice President Gerald R. Ford, Senate Minority Leader, Hugh Scott (R-Pennsylvania), Senator Robert P. Griffin (R-Michigan), House Minority Leader John J. Rhodes (R-Arizona), Congressman Leslie C. Arends (R-Illinois), William E. Timmons, Assistant.
• Frame(s): WHPO-E2142-03A, President Nixon seated informally in the Oval Office during a meeting with Congressional leaders just before he delivers the 1974 State of the Union Address to the joint session of Congress. 1/30/1974, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, Vice President Gerald R. Ford, Senate Minority Leader Hugh Scott (R-Pennsylvania), Senator Robert P. Griffin (R-Michigan), House Minority Leader John J. Rhodes (R-Arizona), Congressman Leslie C. Arends (R-Illinois).

Roll WHPO-E2144 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: Color

• Frame(s): WHPO-E2144-01-16, Close-up photograph of President Nixon delivering his 1974 State of the Union Address to a Joint Session of Congress. 1/30/1974, Washington, D.C. Chamber of the House of Representatives, U.S. Capitol. President Nixon and Joint Session of Congress.
• Frame(s): WHPO-E2144-17-33, President Nixon delivering his 1974 State of the Union Address to a Joint Session of Congress. 1/30/1974, Washington, D.C. Chamber of the House of Representatives, U.S. Capitol. President Nixon and Joint Session of Congress.

Roll WHPO-E2145 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: Color

• Frame(s): WHPO-E2145-, President Nixon delivering his 1974 State of the Union Address to a Joint Session of Congress. President Nixon receives a standing ovation and handshakes after delivering his 1974 State of the Union Address to a Joint Session of Congress. 1/30/1974, Washington, D.C. Chamber of the House of Representatives, U.S. Capitol. President Nixon, Gerald R. Ford and Carl B. Albert, members of Congress.
• Frame(s): WHPO-E2145-05A, President Nixon delivering his 1974 State of the Union Address to a Joint Session of Congress. Vice President Ford and Carl Albert are seated behind him. View of Clerks and floor area seating. 1/30/1974, Washington, D.C. Chamber of the House of Representatives, U.S. Capitol. President Nixon, Gerald R. Ford and Carl B. Albert, clerks, members of Congress.
• Frame(s): WHPO-E2145-15A, President Nixon receives a standing ovation and handshake from Vice President Ford after delivering his 1974 State of the Union Address to a Joint Session of Congress. View of Clerks and members of congress on the floor. 1/30/1974, Washington, D.C. Chamber of the House of Representatives, U.S. Capitol. President Nixon, Gerald R. Ford and Carl B. Albert, clerks, members of Congress.

Roll WHPO-E2146 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: Color

• Frame(s): WHPO-E2146-, President Nixon arriving at the Capitol building and delivering his 1974 State of the Union Address to a Joint Session of Congress. 1/30/1974, Washington, D.C. Chamber of the House of Representatives, U.S. Capitol. President Nixon, Gerald R. Ford and Carl B. Albert, members of Congress, guests shown in Visitors Gallery.

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-740111
  Remarks by President Nixon in the State of the Union message to Congress. (1/30/1974, House Chambers, Capitol Building, Washington, D.C.)
  
  Runtime: 0:44:41
  
  Keywords: energy, environment, agriculutre
  
  Production credits: Audio feed (probably pool feed) supplied by CBS; Recorded by ABC (initials of WHCA engineer)
  
  Original Format: 1/4-inch reel-to-reel audiotape. Original source type: Original.

S - White House Press Office Briefings (continuation of the L-series)

• WHCA-SR-S-466
  Press briefing by Gerald Warren. (1/30/1974, White House Press Lobby)
  
  Runtime: 42:46:00
  
  Keywords: Press conferences, news conferences, interviews, media
  
  Production credits: Audio feed supplied by WHCA; Recorded by __ (initials of WHCA engineer)
  
  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-6760
  "Panorama".
  ALL NETWORKS
  Runtime: 00:44:00
• WHCA-6761
  President Nixon State of the Union Address, with commentaries from all networks. Vestal, Horst and Gold.
  Eastern Educational Network
  Runtime: 01:13:24
• WHCA-6762
  Commentary on the 1974 State of the Union Address. Alexander Solzhenitsyn, Walter Cronkite.
  CBS
  Runtime: 01:05:25
• WHCA-6771
  Weekly News Summary, Tape II.
  ALL NETWORKS
  
  14. Reasoner/Donaldson: President Nixon's situation. Time Code Start: 29:34. Keywords: Presidents, Watergate, Senate committee hearings, investigations, testimony, testify, cover-ups, break-in, burglary, theft, plumbers, scandals, impeachment, resignations. Network: ABC.
  
  15. Reasoner/Zimmerman: Vice President Gerald Ford speaks to group. Time Code Start: 30:58. Keywords: Vice Presidents, travel, trips, speeches, statements. Network: ABC.
  
  16. Reasoner/Reynolds: Hard Hat city Elkhart, Indiana the energy crisis an fuel shortages. Time Code Start: 32:50. Keywords: cities, unemployment, recreational vehicles, manufacturing, losses, laborers, energy crisis, petroleum, oil supply, gasoline, fuel, shortages, rationing, truck drivers, truckers, criticisms. Network: ABC.
  
  17. Reasoner: Commentary on our nation. Time Code Start: 36:19. Keywords: American, public opinions. Network: ABC.
  
  18. Brokaw/Kiker: President Nixon's refusal to testify and a preview on The State of the Union address message. Time Code Start: 38:06. Keywords: Presidents, speeches, Congress, House of Representatives, Senate, Senators. Network: NBC.
  
  19. Brokaw/Stern: Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) destroyed some Watergate tapes. Time Code Start: 40:42. Keywords: bugging, bugs, wiretapping, wire taps, surveillance, spying, recordings, Watergate, Senate committee hearings, investigations, testimony, testify, cover-ups, scandals. Network: NBC.
  
  20. Brinkley's Journal: Some Congressmen not running for re-election because of scandals. Time Code Start: 43:10. Keywords: House of Representatives, elections. Network: NBC.
  
  21. Brokaw/Levine: Steel talks. Time Code Start: 45:06. Keywords: iron alloy, metals, steel production, costs, prices. Network: NBC.
  
  22. Cronkite/Rather: President Nixon's State of the Union address message. Time Code Start: 46:56. Keywords: Presidents, speeches, Congress, House of Representatives, Senate, Senators. Network: CBS.
  
  23. Cronkite/Schorr: National health insurance. Time Code Start: 48:30. Keywords: health care, health insurance, insurance, benefits, medicine, medical care, hospitals, costs, financial aid, debates. Network: CBS.
  
  24. Cronkite/Pierpoint/Graham: President Nixon's subpoena refusal. Time Code Start: 51:08. Keywords: Presidents, reactions, bugging, bugs, wiretapping, wire taps, surveillance, spying, recordings, Watergate, Senate committee hearings, investigations, testimony, testify, cover-ups, scandals, impeachment, resignations. Network: CBS.
  
  25. Cronkite: Charles Bebe Rebozo. Time Code Start: 53:11. Keywords: Presidents, friends, banks, executives, Internal Revenue Service, taxes, audits, investigations. Network: CBS.
  
  26. Cronkite: Murray Chotiner's death. Time Code Start: 54:15. Keywords: attorneys, lawyers, political consultants, Congressional campaign managers, auto accidents. Network: CBS.
  
  27. Cronkite/Chung: Utility rate hikes. Time Code Start: 54:51. Keywords: utilities, energy, electricity, rates, costs, increases. Network: CBS.
  
  28. Cronkite/Sevareid: Commentary on the President Nixon's State of the Union address message. Time Code Start: 57:13. Keywords: Presidents, speeches, Congress, House of Representatives, Senate. Network: CBS.

• New York Times of January 30, 1974

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• January 30, 1974