January 6, 1973

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 Camp David, Maryland

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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• House of Representatives: January 6, 1973
• Senate: January 6, 1973
• Extensions of Remarks: January 6, 1973

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 06 January 1973

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. IX, Vietnam, October 1972-January 1973

America Leaves the War, December 30, 1972-January 27, 1973

• 251. Backchannel Message From the Ambassador to Laos (Godley) to the President’s Assistant for National Security Affairs (Kissinger), Vientiane, January 6, 1973, 0655Z

  Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 859, For the President’s Files (Winston Lord)—China Trip/Vietnam, Sensitive Camp David, Vol. XXIII. Secret; Priority; Eyes Only.

• 252. Backchannel Message From the Ambassador to Vietnam (Bunker) to the President’s Assistant for National Security Affairs (Kissinger), Saigon, January 6, 1973, 1240Z

  Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 415, Backchannel Messages, From Amb. Bunker, Saigon thru April 1973. Top Secret; Operational Immediate; Sensitive; Exclusively Eyes Only.

• 253. Message From the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (Moorer) to the Commander in Chief, Pacific (Gayler), the Commander, Military Assistance Command, Vietnam (Weyand), and the Deputy Commander, Military Assistance Command, Vietnam (Vogt), Washington, January 6, 1973, 1630Z

  Source: National Archives, RG 218, Records of the Chairman, Records of Thomas Moorer, Box 69, JCS Out General Service Messages, January 1973. Secret; Specat; Exclusive. A handwritten note on the message directs that an information copy be sent to Meyer.

Vol. XVIII, China, 1973-1976

Kissinger's Visits to Beijing and the Establishment of the Liaison Offices, January 1973-May 1973

• 3. Letter From Chinese Premier Zhou Enlai to President Nixon, Beijing, January 6, 1973

  Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Kissinger Office Files, Box 94, Country Files, Far East, China Exchanges, January 1–April 14, 1973. Top Secret; Exclusively Eyes Only. This letter was sent to Nixon under a covering letter, January 8, from Richard T. Kennedy. (Ibid.) A handwritten note on Kennedy’s cover letter states, “The President has seen per RTK 1/8/73.”

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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Camp David Hard Wire

• 240-1; Unknown between 9:26 a.m. & 2:54 p.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Eisenhower, Julie Nixon
• 240-2; Unknown between 2:50 p.m. & 2:54 p.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Camp David Operator
• 240-3; 2:54 p.m. - 2:59 p.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Kissinger, Henry A.
• 240-4; Unknown between 2:59 p.m. & 3:39 p.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Sanchez, Manolo
• 240-5; Unknown between 2:59 p.m. & 3:39 p.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Camp David Operator
• 240-6; 3:39 p.m. - 3:44 p.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Haig, Alexander M., Jr.
• 240-7; Unknown between 3:44 p.m., 1/6 & 4:40 p.m., 11/20; Nixon, Thelma C. (Ryan) (Pat); Eisenhower, Julie Nixon
• 240-8; Unknown between 9:26 a.m. & 2:54 p.m.; Eisenhower, Julie Nixon; Nixon, Thelma C. (Ryan) (Pat)
• 240-9; Unknown between 3:44 p.m., 1/6 & 4:40 p.m., 11/20; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Nixon, Thelma C. (Ryan) (Pat); Eisenhower, Julie Nixon
• 240-10; Unknown between 3:44 p.m., 1/6 & 4:40 p.m., 11/20; Nixon, Thelma C. (Ryan) (Pat); Eisenhower, Julie Nixon
• 240-11; Unknown between 3:44 p.m., 1/6 & 4:40 p.m., 11/20; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Nixon, Thelma C. (Ryan) (Pat)
• 240-12; Unknown between 3:44 p.m., 1/6 & 4:40 p.m., 11/20; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Rebozo, Charles G. ("Bebe"); Sanchez, Manolo
• 240-13; Unknown between 3:44 p.m., 1/6 & 4:40 p.m., 11/20; Nixon, Thelma C. (Ryan) (Pat); Eisenhower, Julie Nixon

Camp David Study Table

• 160-9; 9:27 a.m. - 9:27 a.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Camp David Operator
• 160-10; 9:27 a.m. - 9:27 a.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Camp David Operator
• 160-11; 9:27 a.m. - 9:28 a.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Woods, Rose Mary
• 160-12; Unknown between 2:50 p.m. & 2:54 p.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Camp David Operator
• 160-13; 2:54 p.m. - 2:59 p.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Kissinger, Henry A.
• 160-14; Unknown between 2:59 p.m. & 3:39 p.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Camp David Operator
• 160-15; 3:39 p.m. - 3:44 p.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Haig, Alexander M., Jr.

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-5986
  "Agronsky & Company". FTN: U.S. Senator Robert Dole (R-KA); "MTP": Dr. Peter Schlesinger; "I&A": U.S. Senators Thomas Eagleton (D-MO) and Jacob Javits (R-NY).
  CBS, NBC, ABC
  Runtime: 00:29:22
• WHCA-5993
  Weekly News Summary, Tape I.
  ALL NETWORKS
  Runtime: 01:35:44
  
  21. Utley/Dobyns: Paris peace talks with South Vietnam's President Thieu. Time Code Start: 33:57. Keywords: South Vietnam, Presidents, speeches, statements, Vietnam War. Network: NBC.
  
  22. Utley/Rosenfeld Democrats forming a coalition. Time Code Start: 36:15. Keywords: political parties, Democrats, Democratic Party. Network: NBC.
  
  23. Utley: Hollanders protest against bombing in Vietnam. Time Code Start: 38:39. Keywords: Vietnam War, bombs, bombings, protests, demonstrations, protesters, demonstraters. Network: NBC.
  
  24. Utley/Weber: Attorney General Kleindienst says organized crime may be reduced to minor irritant. Time Code Start: 41:03. Keywords: bills, laws, House of Representatives, anti-crime, offences, infractions, criminals, criminality, law breaking. Network: NBC.
  
  25. Utley/McCormick: President Nixon re-elected by electoral college. Time Code Start: 43:58. Keywords: Presidential elections, campaigns, campaigning, candidates, voting, results. Network: NBC.
  
  26. Mudd/Kalisher: Paris peace talks. Time Code Start: 46:20. Keywords: Paris Peace Talks, Vietnam War, treaty, treaties, negotiations. Network: CBS.
  
  27. Kalb: State department comment on Paris peace talks, Kissinger. Time Code Start: 48:05. Keywords: Paris Peace Talks, Vietnam War, treaty, treaties, negotiations, government, officials, travel, trips. Network: CBS.
  
  28. Mudd/Shaw: Republicans on the hill back President Nixon; electoral college officially elected President Nixon today; Democrats want Connally back. Time Code Start: 49:18. Keywords: Presidential elections, campaigns, campaigning, candidates, voting, results. Network: CBS.

• New York Times of January 6, 1973

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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 1973 Broadcast Index

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