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July 11, 1973

Introduction

This almanac page for Wednesday, July 11, 1973, 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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Vol. X, Vietnam, January 1973-July 1975

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

Vol. XXXI, Foreign Economic Policy, 1973-1976

Negotiating the New Rules, May 1973-June 1975

Vol. E-3, Documents on Global Issues, 1973-1976

Law of the Sea

Vol. E-8, Documents on South Asia, 1973-1976

India-Pakistan 1

  • 136. Research Study RNAS–14 Prepared by the Bureau of Intelligence and Research, Washington, July 11, 1973

    The Bureau prepared a study “South Asia: A Look Ahead” on the state of affairs in South Asia on the eve of Prime Minister Bhutto’s state visit to the United States. It focused on Bhutto’s prospects for resuming negotiations with India over the unresolved status of prisoners of war from the 1971 war and the influence of China on these negotiations. Additionally, the report noted Bhutto’s increased public pressure on the United States for the resumption of military aid and speculated on the potential for renewed conflict in South Asia.

    Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Files 1970–73, POL 7 PAK. Secret; No Foreign Dissem; Controlled Dissem; No Dissem Abroad. It was drafted by Howells; cleared by Jones; and approved by Denney (INR/NEA).

Vol. E-11, Part 1, Documents on Mexico; Central America; and the Caribbean, 1973-1976

Mexico

  • 58. Memorandum of Conversation, Washington, July 11, 1973, 4:30 p.m.

    Summary: In a July 11 meeting, Kissinger and Rabasa discussed the state of negotiations on the salinity problem, President Echeverría’s recent international travels, and the Mexican proposal for a charter of economic rights and duties.

    Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Country Files, Box 788, Latin America, Mexico, Vol. IV, 1973. Secret. Sent for information. The men met in Kissinger’s office in the White House. The memorandum is dated July 16. Attached but not published is a July 10 memorandum on the salinity problem that Rabasa handed to Kissinger at their meeting. In a July 10 memorandum to Kissinger, Jorden pointed out that meeting Rabasa’s request for concessions in negotiations over the salinity problem would be costly in both political and budgetary terms. (Ibid.) A July 16 memorandum from Rush to Nixon provided a summary of the issues that remained outstanding after the conclusion of July 6–9 talks between Brownell and Rabasa on the salinity problem. (Ibid., RG 59, Central Files 1970–1973, POL 33–1 MEX–US)

Jamaica, The Bahamas, and the Eastern Caribbean

  • 436. Telegram 135953 From the Department of State to the Embassy in Jamaica, Washington, July 11, 1973, 2327Z

    Summary: The Department informed Ambassador De Roulet of a meeting in which Jamaican Ambassador Douglas Fletcher assured the Office of Caribbean Affairs of Jamaican friendship with the United States, noting that his government had received reports indicating that the U.S. Embassy in Kingston had characterized Manley’s administration as being “on the verge of going Communist.”

    Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Country Files—Latin America, Box 786, Jamaica, Vol. I. Confidential; Immediate; Nodis; Eyes Only. Drafted and approved by Burke and cleared by Shlaudeman.

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

Australia, New Zealand, ANZUS, Papua New Guinea

Vol. E-14, Part 1, Documents on the United Nations, 1973-1976

Population Policy

  • 107. Airgram A–5913 From the Department of State to All Diplomatic Posts, Washington, July 11, 1973., Washington, July 11, 1973

    The airgram provided posts with guidance concerning the U.S. position on population control issues.

    Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Files, 1970–73, SOC 13. Unclassified; Priority. Drafted on July 2 by Allen, Claxton, and Burke; cleared by Marshall and Ravenholt; and approved by Claxton, Kieffer, and Marcy. Sent to Paris for the Representative to UNESCO and to Rome for the Representative to the FAO. None of the enclosures are published. For Enclosure 1, not attached, see Public Papers: Nixon, 1973, pp. 512–513. For Enclosure 2, not attached, see Department of State Bulletin, May 7, 1973, pp. 545–560. Enclosure 3, January 8, 1971, is U.N. Document A/RES/2683 (XXV). Enclosure 4, April 14, 1970, is U.N. Document E/RES/1484 (XLVIII). Enclosure 5, undated, is a U.N. Centre for Economic and Social Information brochure entitled “World Population Year 1974” reproducing Waldheim’s September 10, 1972 statement formally proclaiming 1974 as the World Population Year. Enclosure 6, undated, is a brochure entitled “World Population Year 1974: What the United Nations is Doing, What You Can Do,” produced by the UNFPA World Population Year Secretariat. Enclosure 7, February 14, 1973, is U.N. Document E/CN.9/276.

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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Audiovisual Holdings

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Roll WHPO-E1176 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: B&W

  • Frame(s): WHPO-E1176-, Senator Hubert Humphrey, Congressman Gerald Ford, and Arthur Hanson presenting President Nixon with the U.S. Capitol Historical Society's Commemorative Medallion 1776, commemorating the laying of the cornerstone of the U.S. Capitol building. 7/11/1973, Washington D.C White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, Senator Hubert H. Humphrey (D-Minnesota),Gerald R. Ford (R-Michigan), Arthur B. Hanson.
  • Frame(s): WHPO-E1176-11A, Senator Hubert Humphrey, Congressman Gerald Ford, and Arthur Hanson presenting President Nixon with the U.S. Capitol Historical Society's Commemorative Medallion 1776, commemorating the laying of the cornerstone of the U.S. Capitol building. 7/11/1973, Washington D.C White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, Senator Hubert H. Humphrey (D-Minnesota),Gerald R. Ford (R-Michigan), Arthur B. Hanson.

Roll WHPO-E1177 Photographer: Schumacher, Karl | Color or B&W: Color

  • Frame(s): WHPO-E1177-, Senator Hubert Humphrey, Congressman Gerald Ford, and Arthur Hanson presenting President Nixon with the U.S. Capitol Historical Society's Commemorative Medallion 1776, commemorating the laying of the cornerstone of the U.S. Capitol building. 7/11/1973, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, Senator Hubert H. Humphrey (D-Minnesota),Gerald R. Ford (R-Michigan), Arthur B. Hanson.
  • Frame(s): WHPO-E1177-06, Senator Hubert Humphrey, Congressman Gerald Ford, and Arthur Hanson presenting President Nixon with the U.S. Capitol Historical Society's Commemorative Medallion 1776, commemorating the laying of the cornerstone of the U.S. Capitol building. 7/11/1973, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, Senator Hubert H. Humphrey (D-Minnesota),Gerald R. Ford (R-Michigan), Arthur B. Hanson.

Roll WHPO-E1180 Photographer: Schumacher, Karl | Color or B&W: Color

  • Frame(s): WHPO-E1180-, Julie Eisenhower greeting members of the National Association of Farm Broadcasters. (NAFB). 7/11/1973, Washington, D.C. White House, State Dining Room.

Roll WHPO-E1183 Photographer: Schumacher, Karl | Color or B&W: Color

  • Frame(s): WHPO-E1183-02A-22A, Julie Eisenhower receiving the Centennial Peace Medal.on behalf of President Nixon, and posing for photos with various people. 7/11/1973, Washington, D. C. White House, library room. Julie Nixon Eisenhower, unidentified officials.

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-050
    Julie Nixon Eisenhower's remarks to the National Association of Farm Broadcasters. (7/11/1973, State Dining Room, The White House)

    Runtime: 1:35

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

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

P - Formal Presidential Remarks

  • WHCA-SR-P-730705
    Remarks by President Nixon on receiving commemorative medal from Nat'l Capitol Historic Assn. with GRF, Senator Hubert Humphrey, Hansen. (7/11/1973)

    Runtime: 2:23

    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-196
    National Farm Broadcasters briefing. (7/11/1973, EOB Conference Room (450))

    Runtime: 92:00:00

    Keywords: Briefings, public briefings, statements to the press (see also Press conferences, news conferences, interviews, media)

    Production credits: Audio feed supplied by GSA; Recorded by Earl Doss (initials of WHCA engineer)

    Original Format: 1/4-inch reel-to-reel audiotape. Original source type: Original.
  • WHCA-SR-S-197
    Press briefing by Gerald Warren. (7/11/1973, White House Press Lobby)

    Runtime: 47:21:00

    Keywords: Press conferences, news conferences, interviews, media

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

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

V - Senate Select Committee on Watergate Radio Broadcasts

  • WHCA-SR-V-023
    Proceedings of the Senate Watergate Committee Hearings, testimony of John Mitchell. (7/11/1973, United States Senate, Washington DC)

    Keywords: Watergate, Select Committee on Presidential Campaign Activities

    Original Format: 1/4-inch reel-to-reel audiotape. Original source type: Original. Technical notes: Recording spans five tapes.

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-6417
    BBC Interview with Julie Nixon Eisenhower and David Eisenhower. Also includes a Today Show episode with Barbara Walters and guest Burt Reynolds. FTN: Melvin Laird, counselor to the President; "MTP": PM of Pakistan; "I&A": Sec. General of the U.N..
    CBS, NBC, ABC
    Runtime: 00:52:00
  • WHCA-6423
    Weekly News Summary, Tape VI.
    ALL NETWORKS
    Runtime: 0:30

    1. Smith/Donaldson: Mitchell at Watergate. Time Code Start: 01:12. Keywords: Watergate, Senate committee hearings, investigations, testimony, testify, cover-ups, break-in, burglary, theft, plumbers, scandals, impeachment, resignations. Network: ABC.

    2. Smith/Bennent: Vietnam and bombing in Cambodia. Time Code Start: 10:25. Keywords: Cambodia, Vietnam War, bombings. Network: ABC.

    3. Smith/Clark: Senator Fulbright on Soviet trade agreement. Time Code Start: 12:40. Keywords: Soviet Union, Russia, USSR, business, exchanges, agreements, contracts, profits, finance, sales, buying, selling. Network: ABC.

    4. Smith/Watson: Inflation in Europe. Time Code Start: 16:30. Keywords: Europe, economy, economics, budgets, finances, recession, inflation, money, wages, costs, unemployment, prices. Network: ABC.

    5. Smith: Commentary on Mitchell. Time Code Start: 25:10. Keywords: cabinet, advisors, law officials. Network: ABC.

    6. Smith/Jarriel: Hold on White House papers. Time Code Start: 7:53. Keywords: bugging, bugs, wiretapping, wire taps, surveillance, spying, recordings, Watergate, Senate committee hearings, investigations, testimony, testify, cover-ups, break-in, burglary, theft, plumbers, scandals, impeachment, resignations. Network: ABC.
  • WHCA-6424
    Weekly News Summary, Tape VII.
    ALL NETWORKS
    Runtime: 01:00:14

    1. Chancellor: Mitchell's testimony at Watergate. Time Code Start: 00:39. Keywords: Watergate, Senate committee hearings, investigations, testimony, testify, cover-ups, break-in, burglary, theft, plumbers, scandals. Network: NBC.

    2. Chancellor: More on Senate hearings and Mitchell's testimony with Senator Weicker. Time Code Start: 05:18. Keywords: cabinet, advisors, law officials, Watergate, Senate committee hearings, investigations, testimony, testify, cover-ups, break-in, burglary, theft, plumbers, scandals. Network: NBC.

    3. Chancellor/Bourgholtzer: Pornography and the recent Supreme Court decision. Time Code Start: 19:40. Keywords: courts, rulings, pornography, sex, sexuality, sexual content , pornographic materials, photography, products, accessories, media, books, publications, movies. Network: NBC.

    4. Chancellor: Julie Nixon Eisenhower defends her father on BBC. Time Code Start: 25:18. Keywords: Presidents, families, women, statements, speeches, interviews, Watergate, Senate committee hearings, investigations, testimony, testify, cover-ups, break-in, burglary, theft, plumbers, scandals, impeachment, resignations. Network: NBC.

    5. Mudd/Pierpoint: What presidential papers available to Senate. Time Code Start: 30:30. Keywords: Watergate, Senate committee hearings, investigations, testimony, testify, cover-ups, break-in, burglary, theft, plumbers, scandals, impeachment, resignations. Network: CBS.

    6. Mudd/Schorr: Senate Watergate Hearings with Mitchell. Time Code Start: 32:05. Keywords: Watergate, Senate committee hearings, investigations, testimony, testify, cover-ups, break-in, burglary, theft, plumbers, scandals, impeachment, resignations. Network: CBS.

    7. Mudd/Schieffer: Republican campaign money with Kalmbach; AA gets their money back from President Nixon's Committee for the Re-election of the President. Time Code Start: 38:04. Keywords: attorneys, lawyers, Presidential elections, fundraising, Watergate, Senate committee hearings, investigations, testimony, testify, cover-ups, break-in, burglary, theft, plumbers, scandals, contributions, gifts, returns. Network: CBS.

    8. Mudd: Wheat deal with Russia [related terms: USSR, Soviet Union]. Time Code Start: 44:23. Keywords: U.S., American, Soviet Union, USSR, Russia, agriculture, food, crops, products, sales, agreements, business, imports, exports, trade, taxes, taxation, revenue, losses. Network: CBS.

    9. Mudd/Rather: New economy plans by the White House. Time Code Start: 44:56. Keywords: economy, economics, budgets, finances, recession, inflation, money, wages, costs, unemployment, prices. Network: CBS.

    10. Mudd: Fulbright and our relations with Russia. Time Code Start: 46:53. Keywords: Soviet Union, USSR, Senators, statements. Network: CBS.
  • WHCA-W-175
    Proceedings of the Senate Watergate Committee Hearings. Testimony of John Mitchell
    ALL NETWORKS
    Runtime: 01:35:49
  • WHCA-W-176
    Proceedings of the Senate Watergate Committee Hearings. Testimony of John Mitchell
    ALL NETWORKS
    Runtime: 1:00
  • WHCA-W-177
    Proceedings of the Senate Watergate Committee Hearings. Testimony of John Mitchell
    ALL NETWORKS
    Runtime: 01:34:50
  • WHCA-W-178
    Proceedings of the Senate Watergate Committee Hearings. Testimony of John Mitchell Maureen Dean.
    Henry Jaffe Enterprises, Inc.
    Runtime: 1:30

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