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January 31, 1974

Introduction

This almanac page for Thursday, January 31, 1974, 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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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.

    Digitized versions can be found at HathiTrust.

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    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.

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

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.

  • 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

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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. X, Vietnam, January 1973-July 1975

    Congressional Restrictions, General Warfare, June 19, 1973-February 25, 1975

    Vol. XXXVI, Energy Crisis, 1969-1974

    October 6, 1973-March 22, 1974

    • 293. Minutes of the Secretary of State’s Staff Meeting, Washington, January 31, 1974

      Source: National Archives, RG 59, Transcripts of Secretary of State Kissinger’s Staff Meetings, 1973–1977, Box 718, Secretary’s Staff Meetings, 1/74–2/74. Secret. According to an attached list, the following people attended the meeting: Kissinger, Rush, Brown, McCloskey, Kubisch, Sisco, Hummel, Hartman, Parker, Weintraub, Herz, Easum, Maw, Lord, Wilhelm, Bremer, Eagleburger, and Pickering.

    Vol. XXXVIII, Part 2, Organization and Management of Foreign Policy; Public Diplomacy, 1973-1976

    Managing the Department of State

    Vol. E-11, Part 2, Documents on South America, 1973-1976

    Argentina

    • 13. National Intelligence Estimate 91–74, Washington, January 31, 1974

      Summary: The Estimate assessed Argentina’s prospects in light of domestic politics, U.S.-Argentine relations, and Perón’s failing health.

      Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 362, Subject Files, National Intelligence Estimates. Secret; [handling restriction not declassified]. According to a note on the cover sheet, the Estimate was prepared by the CIA and the intelligence organizations of the Departments of State, Defense, Treasury, and [text not declassified]. All members of the U.S. Intelligence Board concurred in the Estimate with the exception of the representative of the FBI, who abstained because the subject was outside his jurisdiction.

    Chile

    • 157. Transcript of the Secretary of State’s Staff Meeting, Washington, January 31, 1974, 3:08-3:58 p.m.

      Summary: Kissinger and Kubisch discussed the Chilean Government’s interest in acquiring heavy weaponry. Kubisch noted that large purchases of tanks and warplanes would make it politically more difficult for the U.S. Government and international financial institutions to provide needed economic assistance to Chile. Kissinger expressed the view that the Chilean Government should be allowed to decide for itself whether or not to buy the equipment.

      Source: National Archives, RG 59, Transcripts of Kissinger Staff Meetings, Lot 78D443, Box 2, Secretary’s Staff Meetings. Secret. Kissinger chaired the meeting, which was attended by all the principal officers of the Department or their designated alternates. The Mexico City meeting to which Kissinger referred was a regional Meeting of Foreign Ministers planned for February 1974. In telegram 680 from Santiago, February 11, the Embassy reported that Kubisch had affirmed to Huerta in a February 10 meeting that U.S. policy was to support the junta in Chile and had added that the Chilean Government would have to do what it could to deal with the human rights situation and to improve its international image. (Ibid., Central Foreign Policy File, [no film number]) In telegram 710 from Santiago, February 13, the Embassy reported that Kubisch and Huerta had discussed Peru’s military buildup and the possibility of a Peruvian attack on Chile. (Ibid.)

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

    Philippines

    • 326. Telegram 020401 From the Department of State to the Embassy in the Philippines, January 31, 1974, 0311Z., January 31, 1974, 0311Z

      The Department conveyed the U.S. position regarding the Spratly Islands.

      Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 558, Country Files, Far East, Philippines, 1 January 1974. Secret; Cherokee; Priority; Nodis; Eyes Only Ambassador. Drafted by Hummel; cleared by Lord and Scowcroft; and approved by Kissinger.

    • 327. Minutes of the Secretary of State’s Staff Meeting, Washington, January 31, 1974, 3:08 p.m.., Washington, January 31, 1974, 3:08 p.m.

      Kissinger and his staff discussed the Spratly Island dispute.

      Source: National Archives, RG 59, Transcripts of Secretary of State Kissinger’s Staff Meetings, 1973–1977, E5177, Box 2. Secret. According to the summary of decisions that proceeds these minutes, Kissinger decided at this meeting “That we do not want to do anything re the Spratly Islands that would encourage the PRC to believe it has a free hand to take military action or lead our allies to believe we are needlessly alarmed at the prospect of such action.”

  • 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-E2147 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-E2147-04-09, Guests arriving at 22nd Annual National Prayer Breakfast hosted by Members of Congress. 1/31/1974, Washington, D.C. Washington Hilton Hotel. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Rev. Billy Graham, Tricia Cox, Edward F. Cox, Senator John C. Stennis, and Mrs. John C. Stennis.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-E2147-10-26, 29-37, The 22nd Annual National Prayer Breakfast hosted by the Members of Congress. 1/31/1974, Washington, D.C. International Ballroom, Washington Hilton Hotel. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Rev. Billy Graham, Tricia Cox, Edward F. Cox, Senator John C. Stennis, Mrs. John C. Stennis, Senator Harold E. Hughes, and Carl B. Albert.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-E2147-27-28, At the 22nd Annual National Prayer Breakfast hosted by Members of Congress, President Nixon and Secretary of Agriculture Earl L. Butz pose for a photo opportunity with the Purdue University Glee Club choir. 1/31/1974, Washington, D.C. Washington Hilton Hotel. President Nixon, Earl L. Butz, Purdue University Glee Club members.

    Roll WHPO-E2148 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-E2148-02-03, President Nixon departs for his motorcade following the 22nd Annual National Prayer Breakfast hosted by Members of Congress. 1/31/1974, Washington, D.C. Washington Hilton Hotel. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Rev. Billy Graham, Tricia Cox and Edward F. Cox.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-E2148-04-09, President Nixon and Pat Nixon are greeted by White House staff members upon their return from the 22nd Annual National Prayer Breakfast hosted by Members of Congress. 1/31/1974, Washington, D.C. South Grounds of White House (South Portico or Diplomatic Entrance). President Nixon, Pat Nixon, and White House staff personnel.

    Roll WHPO-E2149 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-E2149-03-27, President Nixon and Pat Nixon are greeted by White House staff personnel upon their return from the Prayer Breakfast. 1/31/1974, Washington, D.C. South Grounds of White House (South Portico or Diplomatic Entrance). President Nixon, Pat Nixon, White House staff personnel.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-E2149-28-35, President Nixon and Pat Nixon are greeted by White House staff members upon their return from the Prayer Breakfast. 1/31/1974, Washington, D.C. Diplomatic Reception Room, White House. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, and White House staff personnel.

    Roll WHPO-E2150 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-E2150-, President Nixon and Pat Nixon meet privately with Ed Cox and Tricia Cox upon their return from the National Prayer Breakfast hosted by members of Congress. 1/31/1974, Washington, D.C. White House. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Tricia Cox, Edward F. Cox.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-E2150-04A, President Nixon and Pat Nixon meet privately with Edward Cox and Tricia Cox upon their return from the National Prayer Breakfast hosted by members of Congress. 1/31/1974, Washington, D.C. White House. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Tricia Cox, Edward Cox.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-E2150-10A, President Nixon and Tricia Nixon Cox embracing each other while Pat Nixon sits with Edward Cox. 1/31/1974, Washington, D.C. White House. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Tricia Cox, Edward Cox.

    Roll WHPO-E2152 Photographer: Schumaker, Byron | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-E2152-, Julie Eisenhower at the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), speaks with reporters and members of the press about elementary education activity booklets entitled "Fun with the Environment.". 1/31/1974, Washington, D.C. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Julie Nixon Eisenhower, unidentified Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) officials, unidentified children, reporters, journalists, Press corps.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-E2152-, Julie Eisenhower receives a tour of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). 1/31/1974, Washington, D.C. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Julie Nixon Eisenhower, unidentified Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) officials, unidentified children, reporters, journalists, Press corps.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-E2152-, Young children listen to Julie Eisenhower at the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), speaking at a microphone, about an elementary education activity booklet entitled "Fun with the Environment." distributes booklets, and speaks with the Press. 1/31/1974, Washington, D.C. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Julie Nixon Eisenhower, unidentified Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) officials, unidentified children, reporters, journalists, Press corps.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-E2152-, Julie Eisenhower at the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), distributes elementary education activity booklets entitled "Fun with the Environment." and speaks with the Press. 1/31/1974, Washington, D.C. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Julie Nixon Eisenhower, unidentified Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) officials, unidentified children, reporters, journalists, Press corps.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-E2152-11, Young children listen to Julie NIxon Eisenhower at the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), speaking at a microphone, about an elementary education activity booklet entitled "Fun with the Environment.". 1/31/1974, Washington, D.C. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Julie Nixon Eisenhower, unidentified Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) officials, unidentified children.

    Roll WHPO-E2153 Photographer: Schumacher, Karl | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-E2153-, Julie Eisenhower speaking with elementary school children and teachers and press reporters about an environmental activity booklet entitled "Fun with the Environment.". 1/31/1974, Washington, D.C. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Julie Nixon Eisenhower, elementary education children, and members of the Press.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-E2153-07, Closeup head and shoulders portrait of Julie Eisenhower speaking about an environmental activity booklet entitled "Fun with the Environment.". 1/31/1974, Washington, D.C. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Julie Nixon Eisenhower, elementary education teachers.

    Roll WHPO-E2154 Photographer: Schumacher, Karl | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-E2154-03-05, Pat Nixon standing in the Grand Stairway entrance for a group portrait with American Indian Pueblo potters invited to display their craft works at the American Indian craft show in the White House. 1/31/1974, Washington, D.C. Grand Hall, White House. Pat Nixon, Dora Tse -pe, Eudoa Montoya, Porforio Montoya, Bertie Pasqual, Lawrence Pasqual, Sr., Santana Melchor, Crucita Coriz, Vincentita Pino, Diana Pino, Juanita Arquero, Cannelita Dunlap, Teresita Naranjo, Grace Medicine Flower, Evelyn Cheromiah, Joy Navase, Mary Virginia Lewis, Governor Robert Lewis, John Carr Hoover, Polly Ann Marmon, Joan Lee Tuttle, Beulah Evans Plattor, Jerry Tuttle, Mark Staehlin, Lee H. Marmon, Jean Elizabeth Hess, Jackie Packard, Gregorita Trujillo, James Lujan, Sofie Jojola, Cora Durand, Mary Toya, Ema Lewis Mitchell, Lawrence Montoya, Nancy Winslow, Lucy A. Winchester, Mrs. Morris Thompson.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-E2154-06-18, Pat Nixon standing with American Indian Pueblo potters holding their hand crafted pottery items at the American Indian craft show in the White House. Artisans present for the event are: Dora Tse -pe, Eudoa Montoya, Porforio Montoya, Bertie Pasqual, Lawrence Pasqual, Sr., Santana Melchor, Crucita Coriz, Vincentita Pino, Diana Pino, Juanita Arquero, Cannelita Dunlap, Teresita Naranjo, Grace Medicine Flower, Evelyn Cheromiah, Joy Navase, Mary Virginia Lewis, Governor Robert Lewis, John Carr Hoover, Polly Ann Marmon, Joan Lee Tuttle, Beulah Evans Plattor, Jerry Tuttle, Mark Staehlin, Lee H. Marmon, Jean Elizabeth Hess, Jackie Packard, Gregorita Trujillo, James Lujan, Sofie Jojola, Cora Durand, Mary Toya, Ema Lewis Mitchell, Lawrence Montoya, Nancy Winslow. 1/31/1974, Washington, D.C. White House, State Dining Room. Pat Nixon, Dora Tse -pe, Eudoa Montoya, Porforio Montoya, Bertie Pasqual, Lawrence Pasqual, Sr., Santana Melchor, Crucita Coriz, Vincentita Pino, Diana Pino, Juanita Arquero, Cannelita Dunlap, Teresita Naranjo, Grace Medicine Flower, Evelyn Cheromiah, Joy Navase, Mary Virginia Lewis, Governor Robert Lewis, John Carr Hoover, Polly Ann Marmon, Joan Lee Tuttle, Beulah Evans Plattor, Jerry Tuttle, Mark Staehlin, Lee H. Marmon, Jean Elizabeth Hess, Jackie Packard, Gregorita Trujillo, James Lujan, Sofie Jojola, Cora Durand, Mary Toya, Ema Lewis Mitchell, Lawrence Montoya, Nancy Winslow, Lucy A. Winchester, Mrs. Morris Thompson.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-E2154-11, Pat Nixon standing with two American Indian Pueblo potters, Crucita Coriz and Santana Melchor, who are holding their hand-crafted pottery items at the American Indian craft show in the White House. 1/31/1974, Washington, D.C. White House, State Dining Room. Pat Nixon, Crucita Coriz, Santana Melchor.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-E2154-19-28, President Nixon and Pat Nixon visit with American Indian Pueblo potters standing near the displays of their hand crafted pottery itemsat the American Indian craft show in the White House. Artisans present for the event are: Dora Tse -pe, Eudoa Montoya, Porforio Montoya, Bertie Pasqual, Lawrence Pasqual, Sr., Santana Melchor, Crucita Coriz, Vincentita Pino, Diana Pino, Juanita Arquero, Cannelita Dunlap, Teresita Naranjo, Grace Medicine Flower, Evelyn Cheromiah, Joy Navase, Mary Virginia Lewis, Governor Robert Lewis, John Carr Hoover, Polly Ann Marmon, Joan Lee Tuttle, Beulah Evans Plattor, Jerry Tuttle, Mark Staehlin, Lee H. Marmon, Jean Elizabeth Hess, Jackie Packard, Gregorita Trujillo, James Lujan, Sofie Jojola, Cora Durand, Mary Toya, Ema Lewis Mitchell, Lawrence Montoya, Nancy Winslow. 1/31/1974, Washington, D.C. White House, State Dining Room. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Dora Tse -pe, Eudoa Montoya, Porforio Montoya, Bertie Pasqual, Lawrence Pasqual, Sr., Santana Melchor, Crucita Coriz, Vincentita Pino, Diana Pino, Juanita Arquero, Cannelita Dunlap, Teresita Naranjo, Grace Medicine Flower, Evelyn Cheromiah, Joy Navase, Mary Virginia Lewis, Governor Robert Lewis, John Carr Hoover, Polly Ann Marmon, Joan Lee Tuttle, Beulah Evans Plattor, Jerry Tuttle, Mark Staehlin, Lee H. Marmon, Jean Elizabeth Hess, Jackie Packard, Gregorita Trujillo, James Lujan, Sofie Jojola, Cora Durand, Mary Toya, Ema Lewis Mitchell, Lawrence Montoya, Nancy Winslow, Lucy A. Winchester, Mrs. Morris Thompson.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-E2154-29, President Nixon and Pat Nixon greeting Mrs. Morris Thompson, wife of the Commissioner of Indian Affairs, during the Pueblo potters exhibition at the American Indian craft show in the White House. 1/31/1974, Washington, D.C. White House, State Dining Room. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Mrs. Morris Thompson.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-E2154-30, President Nixon speaking with Governor Robert Lewis, during the Pueblo potters exhibition at the American Indian craft show in the White House. 1/31/1974, Washington, D.C. White House, State Dining Room. President Nixon, Governor Robert Lewis, possibly Mrs. Lewis.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-E2154-31, President Nixon and Pat Nixon standing near Governor Robert Lewis and Mrs. Morris Thompson, wife of the Commissioner of Indian Affairs, during the Pueblo potters exhibition at the American Indian craft show in the White House. 1/31/1974, Washington, D.C. White House, State Dining Room. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Mrs. Morris Thompson.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-E2154-32-33, President Nixon and Pat Nixon standing with Pueblo potters holding their hand crafted pottery itemsat the American Indian craft show in the White House. Artisans present for the event are: Dora Tse -pe, Eudoa Montoya, Porforio Montoya, Bertie Pasqual, Lawrence Pasqual, Sr., Santana Melchor, Crucita Coriz, Vincentita Pino, Diana Pino, Juanita Arquero, Cannelita Dunlap, Teresita Naranjo, Grace Medicine Flower, Evelyn Cheromiah, Joy Navase, Mary Virginia Lewis, Governor Robert Lewis, John Carr Hoover, Polly Ann Marmon, Joan Lee Tuttle, Beulah Evans Plattor, Jerry Tuttle, Mark Staehlin, Lee H. Marmon, Jean Elizabeth Hess, Jackie Packard, Gregorita Trujillo, James Lujan, Sofie Jojola, Cora Durand, Mary Toya, Ema Lewis Mitchell, Lawrence Montoya, Nancy Winslow. 1/31/1974, Washington, D.C. White House, State Dining Room. Pat Nixon, Dora Tse -pe, Eudoa Montoya, Porforio Montoya, Bertie Pasqual, Lawrence Pasqual, Sr., Santana Melchor, Crucita Coriz, Vincentita Pino, Diana Pino, Juanita Arquero, Cannelita Dunlap, Teresita Naranjo, Grace Medicine Flower, Evelyn Cheromiah, Joy Navase, Mary Virginia Lewis, Governor Robert Lewis, John Carr Hoover, Polly Ann Marmon, Joan Lee Tuttle, Beulah Evans Plattor, Jerry Tuttle, Mark Staehlin, Lee H. Marmon, Jean Elizabeth Hess, Jackie Packard, Gregorita Trujillo, James Lujan, Sofie Jojola, Cora Durand, Mary Toya, Ema Lewis Mitchell, Lawrence Montoya, Nancy Winslow, Lucy A. Winchester, Mrs. Morris Thompson.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-E2154-34, President Nixon standing with Mrs. Morris Thompson, wife of the Commissioner of Indian Affairs, and an unidentified young man, during the Pueblo potters exhibition at the American Indian craft show in the White House. 1/31/1974, Washington, D.C. White House, State Dining Room. President Nixon, Mrs. Morris Thompson, unidentified young man.

    Roll WHPO-E2155 Photographer: Kightlinger, Jack | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-E2155-02A-15A, Pat Nixon standing with Pueblo American Indian potters during an exhibit display of Indian pottery art at the American Indian craft show in the White House. 1/31/1974, Washington, D.C. White House, State Dining Room. Pat Nixon, American Indian Pueblo Potters, Pat Nixon, Dora Tse -pe, Eudoa Montoya, Porforio Montoya, Bertie Pasqual, Lawrence Pasqual, Sr., Santana Melchor, Crucita Coriz, Vincentita Pino, Diana Pino, Juanita Arquero, Cannelita Dunlap, Teresita Naranjo, Grace Medicine Flower, Evelyn Cheromiah, Joy Navase, Mary Virginia Lewis, Governor Robert Lewis, John Carr Hoover, Polly Ann Marmon, Joan Lee Tuttle, Beulah Evans Plattor, Jerry Tuttle, Mark Staehlin, Lee H. Marmon, Jean Elizabeth Hess, Jackie Packard, Gregorita Trujillo, James Lujan, Sofie Jojola, Cora Durand, Mary Toya, Ema Lewis Mitchell, Lawrence Montoya, Nancy Winslow, Lucy A. Winchester, Mrs. Morris Thompson.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-E2155-16A-32A, President Nixon and Pat Nixon greet and visit with Pueblo Indian potters while viewing their pottery on display at the American Indian craft show in the White House. 1/31/1974, Washington, D.C. White House, State Dining Room. Pat Nixon, President Nixon, Pueblo Potters, and other guests, Pat Nixon, Dora Tse -pe, Eudoa Montoya, Porforio Montoya, Bertie Pasqual, Lawrence Pasqual, Sr., Santana Melchor, Crucita Coriz, Vincentita Pino, Diana Pino, Juanita Arquero, Cannelita Dunlap, Teresita Naranjo, Grace Medicine Flower, Evelyn Cheromiah, Joy Navase, Mary Virginia Lewis, Governor Robert Lewis, John Carr Hoover, Polly Ann Marmon, Joan Lee Tuttle, Beulah Evans Plattor, Jerry Tuttle, Mark Staehlin, Lee H. Marmon, Jean Elizabeth Hess, Jackie Packard, Gregorita Trujillo, James Lujan, Sofie Jojola, Cora Durand, Mary Toya, Ema Lewis Mitchell, Lawrence Montoya, Nancy Winslow, Lucy A. Winchester, Mrs. Morris Thompson.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-E2155-32, Pat Nixon and an unidentified woman kneeling on the carpet to watch a Pueblo potter demonstrating a step in the clay pottery making process at the American Indian craft show in the White House. 1/31/1974, Washington, D.C. White House, State Dining Room. Pat Nixon, unidentified women.

    Roll WHPO-E2156 Photographer: Kightlinger, Jack | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-E2156-03-23, Pat Nixon greets Scott Hafen, age, 5, the 1974 National Foundation of the March of Dimes Poster Child, and his mother Mrs. Gary Hafen. 1/31/1974, Washington, D.C. White House, Library. Pat Nixon, Scott Hafen, and Mrs. Gary Hafen.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-E2156-18, Pat Nixon seated and hugging Scott Hafen, age 5, on her lap. Scott is the 1974 National Foundation of the March of Dimes Poster Child. He is wearing metal leg braces, his crutches are laid across her lap, and he is holding a cookie. 1/31/1974, Washington, D.C. White House, Library. Pat Nixon, Scott Hafen, unidentified man, possibly an aide.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-E2156-24-35, Pat Nixon greeting Pueblo American Indian women potters, who have pieces of their pottery on display at the American Indian craft show in the White House. 1/31/1974, Washington, D.C. White House, State Dining Room. Pat Nixon, American Indian Pueblo Potters group, Eudora Montoya, and Nancy Winslow, Pat Nixon, Dora Tse -pe, Eudoa Montoya, Porforio Montoya, Bertie Pasqual, Lawrence Pasqual, Sr., Santana Melchor, Crucita Coriz, Vincentita Pino, Diana Pino, Juanita Arquero, Cannelita Dunlap, Teresita Naranjo, Grace Medicine Flower, Evelyn Cheromiah, Joy Navase, Mary Virginia Lewis, Governor Robert Lewis, John Carr Hoover, Polly Ann Marmon, Joan Lee Tuttle, Beulah Evans Plattor, Jerry Tuttle, Mark Staehlin, Lee H. Marmon, Jean Elizabeth Hess, Jackie Packard, Gregorita Trujillo, James Lujan, Sofie Jojola, Cora Durand, Mary Toya, Ema Lewis Mitchell, Lawrence Montoya, Nancy Winslow, Lucy A. Winchester, Mrs. Morris Thompson.

    Roll WHPO-E2157 Photographer: Kightlinger, Jack | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-E2157-01A-08A, Pat Nixon greets Scott Hafen, age, 5, the 1974 National Foundation of the March of Dimes Poster Child, and his mother Mrs. Gary Hafen. 1/31/1974, Washington, D.C. White House, Library. Pat Nixon and Scott Hafen.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-E2157-09A-32A, Pat Nixon photographed with Pueblo Indian potters who displayed pieces of their pottery at the American Indian craft show in the White House. 1/31/1974, Washington, D.C. White House, State Dining Room. Pat Nixon, Pueblo Potters, Eudora Montoya, and Nancy Winslow. Pat Nixon, Dora Tse -pe, Eudoa Montoya, Porforio Montoya, Bertie Pasqual, Lawrence Pasqual, Sr., Santana Melchor, Crucita Coriz, Vincentita Pino, Diana Pino, Juanita Arquero, Cannelita Dunlap, Teresita Naranjo, Grace Medicine Flower, Evelyn Cheromiah, Joy Navase, Mary Virginia Lewis, Governor Robert Lewis, John Carr Hoover, Polly Ann Marmon, Joan Lee Tuttle, Beulah Evans Plattor, Jerry Tuttle, Mark Staehlin, Lee H. Marmon, Jean Elizabeth Hess, Jackie Packard, Gregorita Trujillo, James Lujan, Sofie Jojola, Cora Durand, Mary Toya, Ema Lewis Mitchell, Lawrence Montoya, Nancy Winslow, Lucy A. Winchester, Mrs. Morris Thompson.

  • 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.

    D - First Family

    • WHCA-SR-D-054
      Tricia Cox talks with Sun Yung Moon supporters of the President, in Lafayette Park. [see D-55]. (1/31/1974, Lafayette Park, Washington, D.C.)

      Runtime: 35:00:00

      Production credits: Audio feed supplied by WHCA; Recorded by RHS (initials of WHCA engineer)

      Original Format: 1/4-inch reel-to-reel audiotape. Original source type: Original.
    • WHCA-SR-D-055
      Edward Cox talks with Sun Yung Moon supporters of the President in Lafayette Park. [same as D-54]. (1/31/1974, Lafayette Park, Washington, D.C.)

      Runtime: 35:00:00

      Production credits: Audio feed supplied by WHCA; Recorded by RMM (initials of WHCA engineer)

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

    P - Formal Presidential Remarks

    • WHCA-SR-P-740112
      Remarks by President Nixon at Nat'l Prayer Breakfast at Wash. Hilton. (1/31/1974)

      Runtime: 15:26

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

      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-467
      Press briefing by Ronald Ziegler. (1/31/1974, White House Press Lobby)

      Runtime: 44:20:00

      Keywords: Press conferences, news conferences, interviews, media, press secretary

      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.
    • WHCA-SR-S-468
      Press briefing by Herbert Stein. (1/31/1974, EOB Conference Room (450))

      Runtime: 46:00:00

      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-6763
      "Panorama".
      NBC
      Runtime: 00:30:00
    • WHCA-6764
      "Behind the Lines".
      NBC
      Runtime: 01:01:00
    • WHCA-6772
      Weekly News Summary, Tape III.
      ALL NETWORKS

      1. Reasoner/Clark: Reaction to President Nixon's State of the Union address message with Senators Jackson, Proxmire, Bob Dole and Ervin. Time Code Start: 00:00. Keywords: Presidents, speeches, Congress, House of Representatives, Senate, Senators. Network: ABC.

      2. Reasoner/Donaldson: Continuing story of impeachment. Time Code Start: 03:30. Keywords: Presidents, Watergate, Senate committee hearings, investigations, impeachment. Network: ABC.

      3. Reasoner/Schoumacher: Chapin appears in court. Time Code Start: 06:31. Keywords: Dirty Tricks, political sabotage, trials, Watergate, Senate committee hearings, investigations, testimony, testify, cover-ups, Presidential elections, campaigns. Network: ABC.

      4. Reasoner/Kaplow: President Nixon's family spends day busily, attends national prayer breakfast, Tricia COX defends father, thanks Nixon supporters outside White House, denies marital problems, Mrs. Nixon greets `74 March of Dimes poster child this afterno. Time Code Start: 08:53. Keywords: Presidents, families, schedules, Pat Nixon, Native American, American Indian. Network: ABC.

      5. Reasoner/Koppel: Oil embargo optimism and Secretary of State Kissinger, Kuwait embassy confirms embargo won't be lifted till Israel returns all land captured in `67. Time Code Start: 11:20. Keywords: cabinet, advisors, meetings, Arabian, Arabs, Middle East, Mideast, energy, petroleum, drilling, oil supply, oil supplies, imports, embargoes. Network: ABC.

      6. Resoner/Geer: Truckers blockade of Morgantown, West Virginia, 1 man killed as truck drivers' protest against higher fuel costs gathers momentum, Mayor Dorothy COMUNTZIS - says fuel situation extremely serious because of blockade. Time Code Start: 13:04. Keywords: strikes, petroleum, oil, gasoline, fuel, shortages, rationing, laws, protests, speed limitations, trucks, truckers, truck drivers, cargo transportation, hauling, costs, transportation. Network: ABC.

      7. Reasoner: Commentary on the Crystal Ball, reporter believes President shouldn't have forthrightly declared a recession wouldn't occur. Time Code Start: 15:16. Keywords: politics, predictions, forecasts. Network: ABC.

      8. Chancellor/Scherer: President Nixon's situation. Time Code Start: 17:04. Keywords: Presidents, Watergate, Senate committee hearings, investigations, testimony, testify, cover-ups, break-in, burglary, theft, plumbers, scandals, impeachment, resignations. Network: NBC.

      9. Chancellor/Graham: Chapin trial and the John Dean controversy. Time Code Start: 20:11. Keywords: Dirty Tricks, political sabotage, trials, Watergate, Senate committee hearings, investigations, testimony, testify, cover-ups, Presidential elections, campaigns. Network: NBC.

      10. Chancellor/Brokaw: The President's Day, attends national prayer breakfast (President Nixon) and a popularity poll. Time Code Start: 22:05. Keywords: public opinions, polls, approval ratings, Gallup poll, Harris poll, Presidents, resignations, impeachment. Network: NBC.

      11. Chancellor: Secretary of State Kissinger and the oil embargo. Time Code Start: 24:48. Keywords: cabinet, advisors, meetings, Arabian, Arabs, Middle East, Mideast, energy, petroleum, drilling, oil supply, oil supplies, imports, embargoes. Network: NBC.

      12. Chancellor: Recession recession and transit. Time Code Start: 25:32. Keywords: economy, recession, inflation, money, wages, costs, unemployment, public transportation, commuting, rapid transit, ferries, ferry boats, subways, trains, railroads, vehicles, busing, taxis, airlines, airliners, car pools, trolley cars. Network: NBC.

      13. Chancellor/Paxton: Health insurance plans. Time Code Start: 27:57. Keywords: health care, health insurance, insurance, benefits, medicine, medical care, hospitals, costs, financial aid, debates. Network: NBC.

      14. Chancellor/Brinkley: Commentary on the President's position. Time Code Start: 31:08. Keywords: Presidents,. Network: NBC.

      15. Chancellor/Stern: Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) tapes. Time Code Start: 32:29. Keywords: bugging, bugs, wiretapping, wire taps, surveillance, spying, recordings, Watergate, Senate committee hearings, investigations, testimony, testify, cover-ups, scandals. Network: NBC.

      16. Chancellor/Bourgholtzer: Samuel Goldwyn's death. Time Code Start: 34:22. Keywords: celebrities, movie producers, executives. Network: NBC.

      17. Cronkite/Graham: Chapin's trial and the John Dean controversy. Time Code Start: 37:25. Keywords: Dirty Tricks, political sabotage, trials, Watergate, Senate committee hearings, investigations, testimony, testify, cover-ups, Presidential elections, campaigns. Network: CBS.

      18. Cronkite/Morton: Subpoena controversy and impeachment resolutions. Time Code Start: 39:25. Keywords: Presidents, Watergate, Senate committee hearings, investigations, impeachment. Network: CBS.

      19. Cronkite/Mudd: Watergate committee reaction to President Nixon's address. Time Code Start: 41:10. Keywords: Watergate, Presidents, speeches, Senate committee hearings, investigations, officials, testimony, testify, cover-ups, break-in, burglary, theft, plumbers, scandals, impeachment, resignations. Network: CBS.

      20. Cronkite: Pentagon spying?. Time Code Start: 42:50. Keywords: United States Department of Defense headquarters, Armed Forces, military, espionage, spies, operatives, investigations. Network: CBS.

      21. Cronkite/Rather/Schorr: Analysis of President Nixon's State of the Union address message. Time Code Start: 43:58. Keywords: Presidents, speeches, Congress, House of Representatives, Senate, Senators. Network: CBS.

      22. Cronkite/Shaw: The first family attends national prayer breakfast with Reverend Billy Graham. Time Code Start: 46:49. Keywords: Presidents, families. Network: CBS.

      23. Cronkite: Secretary of State Kissinger and oil embargo. Time Code Start: 48:45. Keywords: cabinet, advisors, meetings, Arabian, Arabs, Middle East, Mideast, energy, petroleum, drilling, oil supply, oil supplies, imports, embargoes. Network: CBS.

      24. Cronkite/Sevareid: Commentary on the President Nixon's State of the Union Address. Time Code Start: 49:38. Keywords: Presidents, speeches, Congress, House of Representatives, Senate. Network: CBS.

      25. Cronkite/Plante/Chase/Rabel: Varied reactions to President Nixon's State of the Union address message. Time Code Start: 52:26. Keywords: Presidents, speeches, Congress, House of Representatives, Senate, Senators. Network: CBS.

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