July 22, 1972

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.

Digitized versions can be found at HathiTrust.

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.

• Federal Register of Saturday, July 22, 1972

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 22 July 1972

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. VIII, Vietnam, January-October 1972

The Parties Move Toward Agreement, July 19-October 7, 1972

• 212. Backchannel Message From the President’s Assistant for National Security Affairs (Kissinger) to the Ambassador to South Vietnam (Bunker), Washington, July 22, 1972, 1516Z

  Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 869, For the President’s Files (Winston Lord)—China Trip/Vietnam, Camp David—Cables, January 1–July 31, 1972. Top Secret; Sensitive; Exclusively Eyes Only; Immediate.

• 213. Memorandum From John D. Negroponte of the National Security Council Staff to the President’s Assistant for National Security Affairs (Kissinger), Washington, July 22, 1972

  Source: Library of Congress, Manuscript Division, Kissinger Papers, Box CL 25, Chronological File, 15–25 July 1972. No classification marking; Eyes Only. Sent through Haig. Kissinger initialed the memorandum.

Vol. XXIX, Eastern Europe, 1969-1972

Hungary

• 128. Telegram From the Department of State to the Embassy in Hungary, Washington, July 22, 1972, 1814Z

  Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Files 1970–73, ORG 7 S. Confidential; Exdis. Repeated to Moscow. Drafted by Puhan on July 7 and approved by Rogers and Eliot.

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

• 197-6; Unknown between 1:23 p.m. & 1:42 p.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Sanchez, Manolo
• 197-7; Unknown between 1:23 p.m. & 1:42 p.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Camp David Operator
• 197-8; 1:42 p.m. - 2:17 p.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Colson, Charles W.
• 197-9; Unknown between 2:17 p.m. & 2:25 p.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Camp David Operator
• 197-10; 2:25 p.m. - 2:31 p.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Kissinger, Henry A.
• 197-11; Unknown between 2:31 p.m. & 2:37 p.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Camp David Operator
• 197-12; 2:37 p.m. - 2:44 p.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Ziegler, Ronald L.
• 197-13; Unknown between 2:44 p.m. & 2:46 p.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Camp David Operator
• 197-14; 2:46 p.m. - 2:47 p.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Haldeman, H. R. ("Bob")
• 197-15; Unknown between 2:47 p.m. & 3:05 p.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Camp David Operator
• 197-16; Unknown between 2:47 p.m. & 3:05 p.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Camp David Operator
• 197-17; Unknown between 3:05 p.m. & 3:57 p.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Haldeman, H. R. ("Bob"); Cox, Tricia Nixon; Kissinger, Henry A.
• 197-18; Unknown between 4:23 p.m. & 6:37 p.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President)

Camp David Study Table

• 136-4; Unknown between 1:23 p.m. & 1:42 p.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Camp David Operator
• 136-5; 1:42 p.m. - 2:17 p.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Colson, Charles W.
• 136-6; Unknown between 2:17 p.m. & 2:25 p.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Camp David Operator
• 136-7; Unknown between 2:17 p.m. & 2:25 p.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Kissinger, Henry A.
• 136-8; Unknown between 2:31 p.m. & 2:37 p.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Camp David Operator
• 136-9; 2:37 p.m. - 2:44 p.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Ziegler, Ronald L.
• 136-10; Unknown between 2:44 p.m. & 2:46 p.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Camp David Operator
• 136-11; 2:46 p.m. - 2:47 p.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Haldeman, H. R. ("Bob")
• 136-12; Unknown between 2:47 p.m. & 3:57 p.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Camp David Operator
• 136-13; Unknown between 2:47 p.m. & 3:57 p.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Camp David Operator
• 136-14; Unknown between 2:47 p.m. & 3:57 p.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Camp David Operator
• 136-15; 3:57 p.m. - 3:59 p.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Cox, Tricia Nixon
• 136-16; Unknown between 3:59 p.m. & 4:20 p.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Camp David Operator
• 136-17; 4:20 p.m. - 4:23 p.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Kissinger, Henry A.

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-9619 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

• Frame(s): WHPO-9619-, Tennis player friends of Ron Ziegler in the Oval Office and outside White House. 7/22/1972, Washington, D.C. Oval Office, South Grounds. unidentified tennis players.

Roll WHPO-9620 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: Color

• Frame(s): WHPO-9620-, Pat Nixon taking part in a charity Telethon for Flood victims. Pat Nixon in various rooms connected with a charity Telethon for Flood victims with callers and Hollywood stars and making phone calls. 7/22/1972, unknown unknown. Pat Nixon, Jimmy Stewart, Bob Hope, unidentified persons.
• Frame(s): WHPO-9620-26, Pat Nixon and Bob Hope standing nearby on stage, while taking part in a charity Telethon for Flood victims. 7/22/1972, unknown unknown. Pat Nixon, Bob Hope.
• Frame(s): WHPO-9620-36A, Pat Nixon seated making phone calls in a charity Telethon for Flood victims. 7/22/1972, unknown unknown. Pat Nixon, unidentified women at the phones.

Roll WHPO-9621 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: Color

• Frame(s): WHPO-9621-, Pat Nixon making telephone calls and standing with actress Zsa Zsa Gabor and unidentified people during a charity Telethon for Flood victims. 7/22/1972, unknown unknown. Pat Nixon, Zsa Zsa Gabor, unidentified persons.

Roll WHPO-9622 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: Color

• Frame(s): WHPO-9622-02, President Nixon and Pat Nixon seated informally in the West Sitting Room. 7/22/1972, Washington, D.C. West Sitting Hall, White House. President Nixon, Pat Nixon.
• Frame(s): WHPO-9622-03, Close up of Pat Nixon standing at the entrance of St. Alban's Church while attending the Hibbert-Feather wedding. 7/22/1972, Washington, D.C. entrance, St. Alban's Church. Pat Nixon, unidentified man.
• Frame(s): WHPO-9622-03-15, President Nixon and Pat Nixon attending a wedding at St. Alban's Church in D.C. Posing with bride Dabney Hibbert, groom Barry Feather, Rev. William Davis, and members of the wedding party. 7/22/1972, Washington, D.C. entrance, St. Alban's Church. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Dabney Hibbert, Barry Feather, Tricia Nixon Cox, William Davis, Mr. & Mrs. B. Lewis Hibbert, Mr. & Mrs. Emmert Feather.
• Frame(s): WHPO-9622-06, Close up of Pat Nixon standing at the entrance of St. Alban's Church while attending the Hibbert-Feather wedding. 7/22/1972, Washington, D.C. entrance, St. Alban's Church. Pat Nixon, unidentified man.
• Frame(s): WHPO-9622-09, Close up of Pat Nixon standing at the entrance of St. Alban's Church while attending the Hibbert-Feather wedding. 7/22/1972, Washington, D.C. entrance, St. Alban's Church. Pat Nixon, unidentified man.

Roll WHPO-9623 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: Color

• Frame(s): WHPO-9623-02-11, President Nixon and Pat Nixon in the West Sitting Hall at the White House. 7/22/1972, Washington, D.C. West Sitting Room, Yellow Oval Room, White House. President Nixon, Pat Nixon.
• Frame(s): WHPO-9623-08, President Nixon and Pat Nixon seated in the West Sitting Hall at the White House. 7/22/1972, Washington, D.C. West Sitting Room, Yellow Oval Room, White House.
• Frame(s): WHPO-9623-12-23, President Nixon and Pat Nixon in the Yellow Oval Room at the White House. 7/22/1972, Washington, D.C. West Sitting Room, Yellow Oval Room, White House. President Nixon, Pat Nixon.
• Frame(s): WHPO-9623-19, President Nixon and Pat Nixon talking while sitting casually on a couch in the Yellow Oval Room at the White House. 7/22/1972, Washington, D.C. West Sitting Room, Yellow Oval Room, White House. President Nixon, Pat Nixon.
• Frame(s): WHPO-9623-24-25, LIFE magazine photographer Harry Benson and an unidentified woman join President Nixon and Pat Nixon in the Yellow Oval Room at the White House. 7/22/1972, Washington, D.C. West Sitting Room, Yellow Oval Room, White House. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Harry Benson, unidentified woman.

Roll WHPO-9624 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: Color

• Frame(s): WHPO-9624-, President Nixon and Pat Nixon with members of the Hibbert and Feather wedding party. 7/22/1972, Washington, D.C. entrance, St. Alban's Church. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Dabney Hibbert, Barry Feather, Tricia Nixon Cox, Guy Feather, Rev. William Davis, Mr. & Mrs. Emmert Feather, Mr. & Mrs. B. Lewis Hibbert.

Roll WHPO-9627 Photographer: Schumacher, Karl | Color or B&W: B&W

• Frame(s): WHPO-9627-, Vice President Agnew announcing his candidacy for Vice President prior to leaving on the Air Force 2 (AF2) plane. 7/22/1972, Maryland Andrews Air Force Base (AFB), tarmac. Spiro Agnew, reporters.
• Frame(s): WHPO-9627-20, Vice President Agnew waves while standing at the stairway top of Air Force 2 (AF2). 7/22/1972, Maryland Andrews Air Force Base (AFB), Air Force 2 (AF2). Spiro Agnew.

Roll WHPO-9654 Photographer: Schumacher, Karl | Color or B&W: B&W

• Frame(s): WHPO-9654-02-07, Vice President Agnew arriving with Judy Agnew and speaking at a microphone. 7/22/1972, Portland, Oregon airport, unknown room, street. Spiro Agnew, Judy Agnew, officials, policemen.
• Frame(s): WHPO-9654-08-19, Vice President Agnew arriving and speaking at the National Newspaper Association Dinner. 7/22/1972, Portland, Oregon airport, unknown room, street. Spiro Agnew, Judy Agnew, officials, policemen.
• Frame(s): WHPO-9654-20-21, Vice President Agnew greeting policemen upon leaving the dinner. 7/22/1972, Portland, Oregon airport, unknown room, street. Spiro Agnew, Judy Agnew, officials, policemen.

Roll WHPO-9655 Photographer: Schumacher, Karl | Color or B&W: B&W

• Frame(s): WHPO-9655-01-10, Vice President Agnew arriving at the airport and speaking at a microphone. 7/22/1972, Portland, Oregon airport, unknown room, sidewalk. Spiro Agnew, Judy Agnew, officials, GOP members.
• Frame(s): WHPO-9655-04A, Vice President Agnew's press conference speaking at a microphone, facing television cameras, photographers and press reporters after arriving at the Portland Airport. 7/22/1972, Portland, Oregon airport. Spiro Agnew, members of the press corps.
• Frame(s): WHPO-9655-07A, Vice President Agnew's press conference speaking at a microphone, with staff or officials standing nearby, after arriving at the Portland Airport. A reporter holds a frontpage of The Sunday Oregonian newspaper in foreground showing headline "Nixon to keep Agnew on ticket". 7/22/1972, Portland, Oregon airport. Spiro Agnew, members of the press corps.
• Frame(s): WHPO-9655-11-20, Vice President Agnew speaking at the Oregon State GOP Convention. 7/22/1972, Portland, Oregon airport, unknown room, sidewalk. Spiro Agnew, Judy Agnew, officials, GOP members.
• Frame(s): WHPO-9655-21, Vice President Agnew and Judy Agnew leaving the Portland airport. 7/22/1972, Portland, Oregon airport, unknown room, sidewalk. Spiro Agnew, Judy Agnew, officials, GOP members.

Roll WHPO-9656 Photographer: Schumacher, Karl | Color or B&W: B&W

• Frame(s): WHPO-9656-, Vice President Agnew speaking at the National Newspaper Association dinner in Portland. 7/22/1972, Portland, Oregon unknown room. Spiro Agnew, officials.

Roll WHPO-9662 Photographer: Schumacher, Karl | Color or B&W: B&W

• Frame(s): WHPO-9662-01-07, Vice President Agnew speaking to reporters prior to a trip to the Pacific Northwest and Alaska. 7/22/1972, Andrews AFB, Maryland tarmac. Spiro Agnew, reporters.

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.

B - Vice-Presidential (Agnew and Ford)

• WHCA-SR-B-227
  Remarks concerning the 1972 ticket-Andrews AFB. (7/22/1972)
  
  Runtime: 12:00
  
  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-5603
  "Agronsky & Company".
  NBC
  Runtime: 00:32:45
• WHCA-5604
  Agnes Flood Relief Telethon with Mrs. Nixon.
  CBS
  Runtime: 00:10:02
• WHCA-5616
  Weekly News Summary, Tape I.
  ALL NETWORKS
  Runtime: 01:33:00
  
  14. Utley: Vice President Agnew. Time Code Start: 36:02. Keywords: Vice Presidents, Presidential elections, campaigns, campaigning, candidates. Network: NBC.
  
  15. Utley/Dancy/Kiker: McGovern election plans, attempts to get Daley support (Nassoti). Time Code Start: 38:14. Keywords: Presidential elections, campaigns, campaigning, candidates. Network: NBC.
  
  16. Utley/Streithorst: Quang Tri, fighting along Highway 1 in Vietnam. Time Code Start: 44:04. Keywords: Vietnam War. Network: NBC.
  
  17. Osgood/Pierpoint: The Nixon/Agnew ticket (President Nixon, Vice President Agnew). Time Code Start: 47:10. Keywords: Presidential elections, campaigns, campaigning, primaries, candidates. Network: CBS.
  
  18. Osgood/Culhane: George McGovern's reaction to Nixon/Agnew ticket (President Nixon, Vice President Agnew). Time Code Start: 49:13. Keywords: Presidential elections, campaigns, campaigning, primaries, candidates. Network: CBS.
  
  19. Osgood/Schorr: Cyclamate sweetener showdown with Counselor to the President Robert Finch White House advisor. Time Code Start: 51:25. Keywords: food, chemicals, sweeteners, cancer studies. Network: CBS.

• New York Times of July 22, 1972

• AP Images photos from July 22, 1972
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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.

• July 1972 Broadcast Index

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