July 12, 1974

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• Remarks on Signing the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974.
• Statement About the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974
• Remarks at a Meeting with the Wu Shu Troupe of the People's Republic of China.
• Proclamation 4302—Captive Nations Week, 1974

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• President's Daily Brief of 12 July 1974

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Vol. XXXIX, European Security

Basket III, May-December 1974

• 235. Transcript of Telephone Conversation Between the President’s Assistant for National Security Affairs (Kissinger) and the Soviet Ambassador (Dobrynin), Washington, July 12, 1974, 10:09 a.m.

  Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, Henry A. Kissinger Telephone Transcripts (Telcons), Box 28, Anatoli Dobrynin File. No classification marking.

Vol. E-14, Part 2, Documents on Arms Control and Nonproliferation, 1973-1976

• 65. Minutes of Secretary of State Kissinger’s Analytical Staff Meeting, Washington, July 12, 1974, 4:05-4:50 p.m.

  Summary: Kissinger and his staff discussed the urgency of finding a means to prevent future nuclear explosions in India and the immediate neighboring region.
  
  Source: National Archives, RG 59, Transcripts of Secretary of State Henry Kissinger’s Staff Meetings, 1973–1977, Lot 78D443, Box 4, 7/12/74. Secret. All brackets are in the original except those indicating text that remains classified or that was omitted by the editors and “[any?]”, added for clarity. Attached but not published is a 2–page summary of the meeting, dated July 15, which Samuel Gammon (S/S) signed for Springsteen. There is no indication as to the drafter of the minutes. A draft of the paper under discussion, prepared in response to NSSM 202, is Document 57.

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Roll WHPO-E3270 Photographer: Schumacher, Karl | Color or B&W: B&W

• Frame(s): WHPO-E3270-07-10, President Nixon at Meeting to Discuss Legal Services Legislation. 7/12/1974, Washington, D.C. Oval Office. L-R: President Nixon: Senator Carl T. Curtis, William Timmons, Kenneth Cole (Executive Director of the Domestic Council), Congressman LaMar Barker, President Nixon.

Roll WHPO-E3271 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: Color

• Frame(s): WHPO-E3271-02-10, President Nixon Signing the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974. 7/12/1974, Washington, D. C. Oval Office. C. Percy, W. Bennett, W. Brock, H. Cannon, Muskie, W. Roth,C. Albert,R. Madden,G. Mahon,J. Rousselot,H. Schneebeli,D. Clawson,G. Davis,J. McFall,S. Young,D. Martin,A. Ullman,Joel Broyhill,J. Whitten,James Broyhill,B. Harlow,A. Booth, E. Kenna,K. Rush,R. Ash.
• Frame(s): WHPO-E3271-12-16, President Nixon Meeting with Dana Mead, Departing Associate Director of the Domestic Council, and family. 7/12/1974, Washington, D.C. Oval Office. President Nixon, Dana Mead, Mrs. Dana Mead, Dana Mead, Jr., Mark Mead.
• Frame(s): WHPO-E3271-18-23, President Nixon meeting with departing Associate Director of the Office of Oil and Gas Roy Goodearle and members of his family. 7/12/1974, Washington, D.C. Oval Office. President Nixon, Roy Goodearle, Mrs. Roy Goodearle, Sarah Goodearle, Ellen Goodearle, Doris Goodearle, Harold Goodearle.
• Frame(s): WHPO-E3271-25-26, President Nixon meeting with Secretary Earl Butz and Ken Cole. 7/12/1974, Washington, D.C. Oval Office. President Nixon, Kenneth R. Cole, Earl L. Butz.

Roll WHPO-E3272 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: B&W

• Frame(s): WHPO-E3272-03-20, President Nixon Signing the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974. 7/12/1974, Washington, D. C. Oval Office. C. Percy, W. Bennett, W. Brock, H. Cannon, Muskie, W. Roth,C. Albert, R. Madden, G. Mahon, J. Rousselot, H. Schneebeli,D. Clawson,G. Davis,J. McFall,S. Young,D. Martin,A. Ullman,Joel Broyhill,J. Whitten,James Broyhill, Bryce N. Harlow, A. Booth, E. Kenna, K. Rush, R. Ash.
• Frame(s): WHPO-E3272-22-28, President Nixon Meeting with Secretary Earl Butz and Ken Cole. 7/12/1974, Washington, D.C. Oval Office. President Nixon, Kenneth R. Cole, Earl L. Butz.

Roll WHPO-E3273 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: B&W

• Frame(s): WHPO-E3273-, Washington National Cathedral funeral service for Chief Justice Earl Warren, Flag draped casket, Honor Guard pall bearers, President Nixon and Pat Nixon escort Mrs. Warren, dignitaries leaving, President Nixon and Mrs. Nixon at the hearse. 7/12/1974, Washington, D. C. Washington National Cathedral. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Archbishop Hannon, Rabbi Fine, Honor Guard, Mrs. Earl Warren.

Roll WHPO-E3274 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: B&W

• Frame(s): WHPO-E3274-, Washington National Cathedral funeral service for Chief Justice Earl Warren, Flag draped casket, dignitaries. 7/12/1974, Washington, D. C. Washington National Cathedral. President Nixon, Archbishop Hannon, Rabbi Fine, Carl B. Albert, Caspar W. Weinberger, Mrs. Earl Warren, dignitaries.

Roll WHPO-E3275 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: Color

• Frame(s): WHPO-E3275-, President Nixon greets young performers with the Wu Shu Martial Arts and Acrobatic Troupe from the People's Republic of China, while Chinese officials and Huang Chen, Liaison Office Chief of P.R.C. in U.S., stand nearby. Troupe members performing. 7/12/1974, Washington, D. C. White House, Rose Garden. President Nixon, Henry Kissinger, Huang Chen, Wu Shu Martial Arts and Acrobatic Troupe members.
• Frame(s): WHPO-E3275-07, President Nixon greets young performers with the Wu Shu Martial Arts and Acrobatic Troupe from the People's Republic of China, while Chinese officials and Huang Chen, Liaison Office Chief of P.R.C. in U.S., stand nearby. 7/12/1974, Washington, D. C. White House, Rose Garden. President Nixon, possibly Huang Chen, Wu Shu Martial Arts and Acrobatic Troupe members.

Roll WHPO-E3276 Photographer: Kightlinger, Jack | Color or B&W: Color

• Frame(s): WHPO-E3276-, Reception line: Pat Nixon meeting with Mrs. Dorothy Height (National President) first, then 150 unidentified ladies from the National Council of Negro Women. Single and group shots taken. 7/12/1974, Washington, D. C. White House, Blue Room. Pat Nixon, Mrs. Dorothy Height, unidentified women.

Roll WHPO-E3277 Photographer: Fitz-Patrick | Color or B&W: B&W

• Frame(s): WHPO-E3277-, Reception line: Pat Nixon meeting 150 unidentified ladies from the National Council of Negro Women. 7/12/1974, Washington, D. C. White House, Blue Room. Pat Nixon, Mrs. Dorothy Height, unidentified women.

Roll WHPO-E3278 Photographer: Fitz-Patrick | Color or B&W: B&W

• Frame(s): WHPO-E3278-03-10, Unidentified Leaders of the National Council of Negro Women relaxing in an ante room. 7/12/1974, Washington, D. C. White House, Blue Room. Pat Nixon, Mrs. Dorothy Height, unidentified women.
• Frame(s): WHPO-E3278-12-36, Reception line: Pat Nixon meeting with Mrs. Dorothy Height (National President) first, then 150 unidentified ladies from the National Council of Negro Women. 7/12/1974, Washington, D. C. White House, Blue Room. Pat Nixon, Mrs. Dorothy Height, unidentified women.

Roll WHPO-E3282 Photographer: Moon | Color or B&W: B&W

• Frame(s): WHPO-E3282-09A-10A, President Nixon and Pat Nixon leave their helicopter at the heliport at the Western White House, La Casa Pacifica in San Clemente. 7/12/1974, San Clemente, California La Casa Pacifica. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Tricia Cox, Edward F. Cox.
• Frame(s): WHPO-E3282-11A-13A, Board golf cart with Tricia and Ed Cox, and drive away from San Clemente compound helipad. 7/12/1974, San Clemente, California La Casa Pacifica. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Tricia Cox, Edward F. Cox.

Roll WHPO-E3287 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: Color

• Frame(s): WHPO-E3287-02A-05A, Three unidentified officials near a golf cart at Western White House Administration Building sign. 7/12/1974, San Clemente, CA Western White House, La Casa Pacifica. unidentified officials.
• Frame(s): WHPO-E3287-07A, Ron Ziegler near the patio at the Western White House, La Casa Pacifica. 7/12/1974, San Clemente, CA Western White House, La Casa Pacifica. Ron Ziegler.
• Frame(s): WHPO-E3287-08A-21A, President Nixon and Vice President Ford walk away from patio leading to President Nixon's office and speak at press conference on lawn . 7/12/1974, San Clemente, CA Western White House, La Casa Pacifica. President Nixon, Gerald R. Ford, Ron Ziegler, Robert T. Hartmann, secret service security agent, press & news photographers, unidentified officials.
• Frame(s): WHPO-E3287-10A, President Nixon and Vice President Ford standing outside on the patio near the President's Western White House office. 7/12/1974, San Clemente, CA Western White House, La Casa Pacifica. President Nixon, Gerald R. Ford.
• Frame(s): WHPO-E3287-13A, President Nixon and Vice President Ford standing outside on the patio near the President's Western White House office. 7/12/1974, San Clemente, CA Western White House, La Casa Pacifica. President Nixon, Gerald R. Ford.

Roll WHPO-E3289 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: Color

• Frame(s): WHPO-E3289-01A-04A, President Nixon bids farewell at Marine One helicopter to Lt. Col. James M. Perryman, Jr., departing Marine Helicopter Squadron 1 Commanding Officer. 7/12/1974, Andrews Air Force Base, MD helicopter on tarmac. President Nixon, Lt. Col. James M. Perryman, Jr.
• Frame(s): WHPO-E3289-05A-09A, Director of OMB, Roy Ash and Counsellor Ken Rush talk during a meeting while enroute to San Clemente, California, aboard Air Force One (AF1). 7/12/1974, mid-air Air Force One "Spirit of 76". L-R: Roy L. Ash, Kenneth Rush.
• Frame(s): WHPO-E3289-10A-14A, President Nixon speaking with economic advisors Rush (with glasses on) and Ash. 7/12/1974, mid-air Air Force One "Spirit of 76". L-R: Roy L. Ash, Kenneth Rush.
• Frame(s): WHPO-E3289-14A, President Nixon seated aboard Air Force One (AF1) in a private sitting room while meeting with economic advisors Kenneth Rush (with glasses on) and Roy Ash. 7/12/1974, mid-air Air Force One "Spirit of 76". President Nixon, Roy L. Ash, Kenneth Rush.
• Frame(s): WHPO-E3289-16A-17A, President and Pat Nixon disembark Marine One helicopter at San Clemente compound helipad. 7/12/1974, San Clemente, CA La Casa Pacifica. President Nixon, Pat Nixon.
• Frame(s): WHPO-E3289-18A-20A, President Nixon and Pat Nixon with Tricia and Ed Cox waving while seated in a golf cart. 7/12/1974, San Clemente, CA La Casa Pacifica, Western White House. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Tricia and Ed Cox.

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I - Various Administration Events

• WHCA-SR-I-139
  Funeral service for Chief Justice Earl Warren at the Washington Cathedral. (7/12/1974)
  
  Runtime: 60:00:00
  
  Keywords: Church service, worship service, prayer service, religion
  
  Original Format: 1/4-inch reel-to-reel audiotape. Original source type: Original.

P - Formal Presidential Remarks

• WHCA-SR-P-740706
  Remarks by President Nixon while signing Budget Impoundment Control Act of 1974. (7/12/1974)
  
  Runtime: 2:59
  
  Original Format: 1/4-inch reel-to-reel audiotape. Original source type: Original.
• WHCA-SR-P-740707
  Photo opportunity with Chinese Wanchu Ballet Troupe. (7/12/1974)
  
  Runtime: 15:03
  
  Keywords: People's Republic of China
  
  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-667
  Press briefing by Roy Ash. (7/12/1974, White House Press Lobby)
  
  Runtime: 36:13:00
  
  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.
• WHCA-SR-S-668
  Press briefing by Gerald Warren. (7/12/1974, White House Press Lobby)
  
  Runtime: 20:50
  
  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-7062
  "Martin Agronsky: Evening Edition". John W. Dean III.
  NBC
  Runtime: 0:29:28
• WHCA-7067
  Weekly News Summary, Tape III.
  ALL NETWORKS
  Runtime: 1:00
  
  7. Reasoner/Schoumacher: Ehrlichman found guilty. Time Code Start: 09:52. Keywords: advisors, counsels, attorneys, lawyers, Watergate, Senate committee hearings, investigations, testimony, testify, cover-ups, break-in, burglary, theft, plumbers, scandals. Network: ABC.
  
  8. Reasoner/Donaldson/Jarriel: Impeachment; House Judiciary Committee questions assistant Attorney General Henry Petersen; Chairperson Peter Rodino announces no live cameras during final impeachment debate;. Time Code Start: 13:09. Keywords: Presidents, Watergate, Senate committee hearings, investigations, impeachment, voting, House of Representatives, Congress. Network: ABC.
  
  9. Reasoner/Gill: Watergate committee wraps it up. Time Code Start: 17:30. Keywords: Watergate, Senate committee hearings, investigations, testimony, testify, cover-ups, break-in, burglary, theft, plumbers, scandals, impeachment, resignations. Network: ABC.
  
  10. Reasoner/Snell: Senator Gurney's political life. Time Code Start: 19:00. Keywords: Senators, political activities, ideology. Network: ABC.
  
  11. Reasoner/Reynolds: President Nixon and First Lady Pat Nixon attend former Supreme Court Justice Earl Warren's funeral. Time Code Start: 21:27. Keywords: law officials, courts, judges, Presidents, law officials, courts, judges, death memorials, funerals, burials, internments, religious services. Network: ABC.
  
  12. Reasoner: Commentary on the good old days. Time Code Start: 24:02. Keywords: American, history, nostalgia,. Network: ABC.
  
  13. Brokaw/Stern: Ehrlichman found guilty. Time Code Start: 25:58. Keywords: advisors, counsels, attorneys, lawyers, Watergate, Senate committee hearings, investigations, testimony, testify, cover-ups, break-in, burglary, theft, plumbers, scandals. Network: NBC.
  
  14. Brokaw/Cochran: Confusion over how President Nixon feels about impeachment with President Nixon's attorney St. Clair, Ron Ziegler. Time Code Start: 27:50. Keywords: Presidents, Watergate, Senate committee hearings, investigations, impeachment. Network: NBC.
  
  15. Brokaw/Scherer: Petersen testifies before House Judiciary Committee with Seiberling, President Nixon's attorney St. Clair, McClory. Time Code Start: 29:20. Keywords: Watergate, law officials, Senate committee hearings, investigations, officials, testimony, testify, cover-ups, break-in, burglary, theft, plumbers, scandals, impeachment, resignations. Network: NBC.
  
  16. Brokaw: President Nixon signs bill to control federal budget. Time Code Start: 31:19. Keywords: bills, laws, signings, government, economy, economics, budgets, finances, recession, inflation, money, wages, costs, unemployment, prices. Network: NBC.
  
  17. Brokaw/Kiker: President Nixon and First Lady Pat Nixon attend Supreme Court Justice Earl Warren's funeral. Time Code Start: 31:50. Keywords: law officials, courts, judges, Presidents, law officials, courts, judges, death memorials, funerals, burials, internments, religious services. Network: NBC.
  
  18. Cronkite/Graham: Ehrlichman found guilty. Time Code Start: 33:30. Keywords: advisors, counsels, attorneys, lawyers, Watergate, Senate committee hearings, investigations, testimony, testify, cover-ups, break-in, burglary, theft, plumbers, scandals. Network: CBS.
  
  19. Cronkite/Morton: Petersen testifies before Judiciary Committee. Time Code Start: 36:28. Keywords: Senate committee hearings, Watergate, investigations, testimony, testify, cover-ups, break-in, burglary, theft, plumbers, scandals, impeachment, resignations. Network: CBS.
  
  20. Cronkite: Confusion over how President Nixon feels about impeachment. Time Code Start: 38:30. Keywords: Presidents, Watergate, Senate committee hearings, investigations, impeachment. Network: CBS.
  
  21. Cronkite/Schorr: Watergate committee wraps it up with Weicker, Ervin. Time Code Start: 39:00. Keywords: Watergate, Senate committee hearings, investigations, testimony, testify, cover-ups, break-in, burglary, theft, plumbers, scandals, impeachment, resignations. Network: CBS.
  
  22. Cronkite: President Nixon signs bill to control federal spending. Time Code Start: 40:43. Keywords: bills, laws, signings, economy, economics, budgets, finances, recession, inflation, money, wages, costs, unemployment, prices. Network: CBS.
  
  23. Cronkite: Supreme Court Justice Earl Warren funeral rites. Time Code Start: 41:20. Keywords: law officials, courts, judges, Presidents, law officials, courts, judges, death memorials, funerals, burials, internments, religious services. Network: CBS.

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