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July 21, 1974

Introduction

This almanac page for Sunday, July 21, 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.

Previous Date: Saturday, July 20, 1974

Next Date: Monday, July 22, 1974

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 San Clemente, California

  • 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.

  • Each Public Papers of the Presidents volume contains the papers and speeches of the President of the United States that were issued by the White House Office of the Press Secretary during the time period specified by the volume. The material is presented in chronological order, and the dates shown in the headings are the dates of the documents or events. In instances when the release date differs from the date of the document itself, that fact is shown in the text note.

    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.

    No Federal Register published on this date

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.

  • 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

    All National Archives Units

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.

    • No President's Daily Brief delivered on this date

  • 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. XV, Soviet Union, June 1972-August 1974

    Moscow Summit and the Cyprus Crisis, June-August 1974

    Vol. XXX, Greece; Cyprus; Turkey, 1973-1976

    Cyprus

    Vol. E-9, Part 2, Documents on the Middle East Region, 1973-1976

    Kuwait and the Gulf States

    • 45. Telegram From the Embassy in Saudi Arabia to the Department of State, Jidda, July 21, 1974, 1400Z

      Summary: Akins reported on a conversation with Prince Fahd regarding Saudi support for the retention of MIDEASTFOR in Bahrain.

      Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 631, Country Files, Middle East, Volume VI, Saudi Arabia, May 1974–. Secret; Cherokee; Nodis. Telegrams 4072 from Jidda, July 15, and 3967 from Jidda, July 10, are in the National Archives, RG 59, Central Foreign Policy File, D740188–1027 and D740184–0358, respectively.

  • 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-E3302 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-E3302-01-02, Ron Ziegler introducing Henry Kissinger, for his press briefing on the Turkish invasion situation in Cyprus, audience in the Press Room at the Western White House Presidential compound. 7/21/1974, San Clemente, CA La Casa Pacifica. Ron Ziegler, Henry Kissinger, reporters and members of the press.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-E3302-01A, Ron Ziegler introducing Henry Kissinger, for his press briefing on the Turkish invasion situation in Cyprus, audience in the Press Room at the Western White House Presidential compound. 7/21/1974, San Clemente, CA La Casa Pacifica.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-E3302-03A-04A, President Nixon greeting Sgt. Gerald Gotchie, departing USMC (Marine Corps) Gunnery Officer in charge of the Fire Rescue Crew. 7/21/1974, San Clemente, CA La Casa Pacifica. L-R: President Nixon, Sgt. Gerald Gotchie.

    Roll WHPO-E3308 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-E3308-01A-05A, Dinner party hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Roy L. Ash. 7/21/1974, Bel Air, CA Ash Residence. Frame 3 L-R: (Head table, clockwise from President Nixon) Mr. Ash, Pat Nixon, David Packard, Mrs. Freeman Gosden, Mrs. Packard, Freeman Gosden, Mrs. Ash. President Nixon, Mrs. Nixon, Mrs. Roy L. Ash, Director of the OMB Roy L. Ash, Chairman of the Board of the Hewlett-Packard Company David Packard, former star of the ""Amos and Andy"" Freeman Gosden, Mrs. Freeman Gosden.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-E3308-06A, Motorcade from the Ash residence. 7/21/1974, Bel Air, CA Ash Residence. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Mrs. Roy L. Ash, Director of the OMB Roy L. Ash, Chairman of the Board of the Hewlett-Packard Company David Packard, former star of the ""Amos and Andy"" Freeman Gosden, Mrs. Freeman Gosden.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-E3308-07A-08A, President Nixon shaking hands with unidentified police officer prior to departure from Santa Monica Airport. 7/21/1974, Santa Monica, CA Santa Monica Airport. President Nixon, unidentified police officer.

    Roll WHPO-E3309 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-E3309-01-14, 16-32, Dinner party hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Roy L. Ash honoring President Nixon and Pat Nixon. 7/21/1974, Bel Air, CA Ash Residence. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Mrs. Roy L. Ash, Director of the OMB Roy L. Ash, F. Donald Nixon, Mrs. F. Donald Nixon (brown dress), t. Col. John V. Brennan (AKA) Jack Brennan.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-E3309-15, President Nixon greeting brother F. Donald Nixon, Mrs. Ash greeting Mrs. Donald Nixon (brown dress), Roy Ash to the President's left, Lt. Col. Brennan (far right). 7/21/1974, Bel Air, CA Ash Residence. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Mrs. Roy L. Ash, Director of the OMB Roy L. Ash, F. Donald Nixon, Mrs. F. Donald Nixon (brown dress), t. Col. John V. Brennan (AKA) Jack Brennan.

    Roll WHPO-E3310 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-E3310-12A-13A, Helicopter landing in Santa Monica Airport. 7/21/1974, Bel Air, CA Ash Residence. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Mrs. Roy L. Ash, Director of the OMB Roy L. Ash.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-E3310-14A-37A, Dinner party hosed by Mr. And Mrs. Roy L. Ash honoring the President and Pat Nixon. 7/21/1974, Bel Air, CA Ash Residence. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Mrs. Roy L. Ash, Director of the OMB Roy L. Ash.

  • 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.

    P - Formal Presidential Remarks

    • WHCA-SR-P-740711
      Remarks by President Nixon in dinner given by Roy Ash at the Ash residence in Bel Air, Cal. (7/21/1974)

      Runtime: 22:30

      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-681
      Press pool report by Don Evans [Erwin?]. (7/21/1974, Surf and Sands Press Center, Laguna Beach)

      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-7077
      "DC News Conference". John W. Dean III.
      NBC
      Runtime: 00:34:00
    • WHCA-7078
      "Face the Nation"; "Meet the Press" AND "Issues and Answers". John W. Dean III.
      NBC
      Runtime: 1:30
    • WHCA-7081
      Weekly News Summary, Tape III.
      ALL NETWORKS
      Runtime: 0:30

      10. Kalber/Trotta: Cyprus fighting; Secretary of State Kissinger and Sisco try to stop fighting between Turkey and Greece. Time Code Start: 22:27. Keywords: Eastern Mediterranean, Islands, Middle East, Mideast, Turkey, invasions, takeovers, coup d’etat, military takeovers, cabinet, advisors, meetings. Network: NBC.

      11. Kalber/Palmer: Film of Turkish invasion of Cyprus. Time Code Start: 26:02. Keywords: Eastern Mediterranean, Islands, Middle East, Mideast, Turkey, invasions, takeovers, coup d’etat, military takeovers. Network: NBC.

Context (External Sources)