July 13, 1969

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• Original typewritten diary (PDF)

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• Annotated News Summaries, Box 28, News Summaries - July 1969 [During this period, the Staff Secretary only removed pages from the News Summaries which contained President Nixon's handwriting, often leaving the document with no date. Although there are no specific documents with this date, you should also consult the full folder for the month.]

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)
  Sunday, July 13.
  
  White House Church service - Lutheran from Minnesota. Not very good, but President and Pat Nixon liked him.
  
  Had me upstairs after, to resume yesterday's Camp David discussion. I had covered with Ehrlichman, and he with Harlow, Burns, etc. Took me into his bedroom to talk because family in hall with Bebe.
  
  Has fully decided Ehrlichman should take over the domestic role - and should not go on trip. President will tell him, which he did in late afternoon meeting.
  
  Came to office about 3:30 and had Ehrlichman come in but he didn't arrive until 5:00. Meanwhile discussed schedule some more, and domestic plan, and plan for Apollo activities. Wants to go to Florida this weekend, to rest up for trip, and then to Houston to talk to men on moon on TV.
  
  Lot of talk regarding staff, and whole problem of Presidential leadership, as blasted in papers today, after Newsweek lead last week.
  
  Then Ehrlichman came in - and President reviewed his thinking on domestic area. Ehrlichman outlined his plan and of course the two coincided. Good staff work for once. Ehrlichman very disappointed about not going on trip, but otherwise seems anxious to move ahead. President wants him to function as a spokesman as well as coordinator. And to really get control of this area - and I agree, but only if he really moves into it on an all-out basis. Can take over while we're gone, if he'll do it.
  
  Papers today loaded with the "lack of leadership" theme which is obviously the new establishment line. Only answer is the route we're already on for next programs, plus a quantum rise in quality of our PR. President feels we really fail to get story over adequately, and he's right. The record is a lot better than we get credit for.
• Handwritten diary entry (JPG)

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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-1541 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

• Frame(s): WHPO-1541-00-03, Worship services. 7/13/1969, Washington, D.C. White House, East Room. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Rev. Paul Noren, Mrs. Noren, Stephen Noren, Boys choir, Choir, unidentified guests.
• Frame(s): WHPO-1541-04-08, President Nixon and Pat Nixon with Rev. Paul Noren, Mrs. Noren, and Stephen Noren. 7/13/1969, Washington, D.C. White House. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Rev. Paul Noren, Mrs. Noren, Stephen Noren, guests.
• Frame(s): WHPO-1541-09-22, President Nixon and Pat Nixon in a receiving line, with Rev. Paul Noren, Mrs. Noren, and Stephen Noren. 7/13/1969, Washington, D.C. White House. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Rev. Paul Noren, Mrs. Noren, Stephen Noren, guests.

Roll WHPO-1542 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

• Frame(s): WHPO-1542-04-07, George Romney and three family members standing by the conference table. 7/13/1969, Washington, D.C. White House, Cabinet Room. George W. Romney, Lenore Romney, Willard Mitt Romney, Ann Romney.
• Frame(s): WHPO-1542-08-13, Sen. Hugh Scott and two family members at the conference table. 7/13/1969, Washington, D.C. White House, Cabinet Room. Hugh Scott, Scott family members.

Roll WHPO-1543 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: Color

• Frame(s): WHPO-1543-01-30, A formal closeup portrait of Julie Eisenhower and David Eisenhower. 7/13/1969, Washington, D.C. White House grounds. Julie Eisenhower, David Eisenhower.

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I - Various Administration Events

• WHCA-SR-I-012
  Sunday worship service, with Reverend Noren [see P-690708]. (7/13/1969, East Room, White House)
  
  Runtime: 27:55:00
  
  Keywords: Church service, worship service, prayer service, religion
  
  Production credits: Audio feed supplied by WHCA; Recorded by RER (initials of WHCA engineer)
  
  Original Format: 1/4-inch reel-to-reel audiotape. Original source type: Original.

P - Formal Presidential Remarks

• WHCA-SR-P-690708
  Remarks by President Nixon introducing Rev. Noren at White House worship service [see WHCA SR I-12]. (7/13/1969)
  
  Runtime: 0:35
  
  Keywords: Church service, worship service, prayer service, religion
  
  Original Format: 1/4-inch reel-to-reel audiotape. Original source type: Original.

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