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July 22, 1974

Introduction

This almanac page for Monday, July 22, 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.

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Next Date: Tuesday, July 23, 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.

  • 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.

  • The Congressional Record is the official daily record of the debates and proceedings of the U.S. Congress.

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.

  • 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. XVIII, China, 1973-1976

    Political Turmoil in the United States, June 1973-September 1974

    • 83. National Security Decision Memorandum 261, Washington, July 22, 1974

      Source: Ford Library, NSC Institutional Files (H-Files), Box H–53, NSDM 261, Nuclear Sales to the PRC. Secret. Copies were sent to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and to the Counsellor to the President for Economic Policy. Nixon approved this NSDM on May 1; see footnote 3, Document 79.

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

    Cyprus

    Vol. E-9, Documents on North Africa, 1973-1976

    Algeria, 1973-1976

    • 6. Telegram 3429 From the Embassy in Morocco to the Department of State, Rabat, July 22, 1974, 1150Z

      Summary: Neumann summarized his July 19 discussion with Algerian Ambassador Dellici about obstacles to the resumption of diplomatic relations between the United States and Algeria. Dellici reported that progress made on Vietnam and the Middle East conflict would result in normalization of relations.

      Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 740, Country Files, Africa, Morocco II. Secret; Exdis. Repeated to Algiers.

    Libya, 1973-1976

    • 31. Telegram 811 From the Embassy in Libya to the Department of State, Tripoli, July 22, 1974, 1430Z

      Summary: The Embassy transmitted a note from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs seeking the release of C–130 cargo planes purchased from Lockheed and impounded by U.S. authorities.

      Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 739, Country Files, Africa, Libya, Volume II. Confidential; Exdis.

  • 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-E3305 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-E3305-, President Nixon meeting with Robert H. Finch, law partner with McKenna, Fitting and Finch and member of the Board of Trustees of the Richard Nixon foundation. 7/22/1974, San Clemente, CA La Casa Pacifica. L-R: President Nixon, Robert H. Finch, law partner with McKenna, Fitting and Finch and member of the Board of Trustees of the Richard Nixon foundation.

    Roll WHPO-E3311 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-E3311-, James St. Clair briefing the press. 7/22/1974, San Clemente, CA La Casa Pacifica. James St. Clair and members of the press.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-E3311-01, James St. Clair briefing the press. 7/22/1974, San Clemente, CA La Casa Pacifica.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-E3311-18, James St. Clair briefing the press. 7/22/1974, San Clemente, CA La Casa Pacifica.

    Roll WHPO-E3312 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-E3312-, Views of the Western White House Grounds, entrance landscape and beach in San Clemente. 7/22/1974, San Clemente, CA La Casa Pacifica. none.

  • 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.

    S - White House Press Office Briefings (continuation of the L-series)

    • WHCA-SR-S-671
      Briefing by Secretary of State Henry A. Kissinger on cease-fire negotiations on Cyprus. (7/22/1974, State Department)

      Runtime: 24:45:00

      Keywords: Briefings, public briefings, statements to the press (see also 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-682
      Press briefing by Gerald Warren. (7/22/1974, Surf and Sands Press Center, Laguna Beach)

      Runtime: 28:15:00

      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-683
      Press briefing by James St. Clair. (7/22/1974, Surf and Sands Press Center, Laguna Beach)

      Runtime: 32:00:00

      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.

  • 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-7082
      St. Clair's News Conference. John W. Dean III.
      ABC
      Runtime: 01:05:52
    • WHCA-7083
      "Martin Agronsky: Evening Edition". John W. Dean III.
      ABC
      Runtime: 00:28:38
    • WHCA-7084
      "The Evidence: The President's View". John W. Dean III.
      ABC
      Runtime: 00:29:06
    • WHCA-7101
      Weekly News Summary, Tape I.
      ALL NETWORKS
      Runtime: 01:34:20

      1. Reasoner/Farmer: The Turks and Cyprus. Time Code Start: 00:00. Keywords: Eastern Mediterranean, Islands, Middle East, Mideast, Turkey, invasions, takeovers, coup d’etat, military takeovers. Network: ABC.

      2. Smith/Koppel: President of Cyprus Archbishop Makarios III visits Secretary of State Kissinger. Time Code Start: 02:22. Keywords: religion, leaders, Presidents, Eastern Mediterranean, Islands, travel, trips, meetings, cabinet, advisors. Network: ABC.

      3. Smith/Donaldson: Impeachment and Jenner with Representatives Fish and Railsback. Time Code Start: 04:52. Keywords: Presidents, Watergate, investigations, cover-ups, scandals, impeachment, resignations. Network: ABC.

      4. Smith/Geer: Final approval given for live television and radio coverage of House Judiciary Committee impeachment debate. Time Code Start: 07:12. Keywords: Presidents, Watergate, House Judiciary Committee, impeachment, media, programs, TV. Network: ABC.

      5. Reasoner/Jarriel: Nixon and President Nixon's attorney St. Clair meeting. Time Code Start: 08:54. Keywords: Watergate, law officials, House Judiciary Committee, investigations, cover-ups, scandals, impeachment, resignations. Network: ABC.

      6. Smith: Commentary on President Nixon's defense could be doubt in Congress's mind with regard to illegality of actions to thwart impeachment. Time Code Start: 10:22. Keywords: Presidents, Watergate, investigations, cover-ups, scandals, impeachment, resignations. Network: ABC.

      7. Newman/Trotta: More on fighting in Cyprus; Turkish Prime Minister Bulent Ecevit announces ceasefire Secretary of State Henry Kissinger negotiated. Time Code Start: 12:07. Keywords: Eastern Mediterranean, Islands, Middle East, Mideast, Turkey, invasions, takeovers. Network: NBC.

      8. Newman/Valeriani: Deposed President of Cyprus Archbishop Makarios III meets with Secretary of State Kissinger. Time Code Start: 14:35. Keywords: religion, leaders, Presidents, Eastern Mediterranean, Islands, Middle East, Mideast, Turkey, invasions, takeovers, coup d’etat, military takeovers, travel, trips, meetings, cabinet, advisors. Network: NBC.

      9. Newman/Scherer: Television coverage of impeachment with Representatives Garrison, Railsback, Eilberg. Time Code Start: 16:31. Keywords: Presidents, Watergate, House Judiciary Committee, investigations, impeachment, media, programs, TV. Network: NBC.

      10. Newman/Brokaw: Commentary on Garrison assignment and President Nixon's attorney St. Clair news conference. Time Code Start: 18:58. Keywords: Watergate, law officials, House Judiciary Committee, investigations, scandals, impeachment, resignations, Presidents, speeches, statements, media, press conferences, news conferences, interviews. Network: NBC.

      11. Newman/Rowan: Neil Salomen, fasting on the Capitol steps to help impeachment process. Time Code Start: 20:18. Keywords: Presidents, Watergate, House Judiciary Committee, investigations, impeachment, demonstrations, food fasting. Network: NBC.

      12. Newman/Brinkley: Oregon Senator Wayne Morse dies, 1900-1974, remembered and anti-Vietnam War and for his honestly. Time Code Start: 22:05. Keywords: Senators, death, memorials, Vietnam War, opposition. Network: NBC.

      13. Cronkite/Collingwood: Cyprus ceasefire in effect. Time Code Start: 24:53. Keywords: Eastern Mediterranean, Islands, Middle East, Mideast, Turkey, ceasefires. Network: CBS.

      14. Cronkite/Schieffer: Secretary of State Kissinger meets with President of Cyprus Archbishop Makarios III in Washington, D.C.. Time Code Start: 30:27. Keywords: religion, leaders, Presidents, Eastern Mediterranean, Islands, travel, trips, meetings, cabinet, advisors. Network: CBS.

      15. Cronkite/Morton: Televised impeachment hearings. Time Code Start: 31:58. Keywords: Presidents, Watergate, House Judiciary Committee, investigations, impeachment, media, programs, TV. Network: CBS.

      16. Cronkite/Rather: On President Nixon's attorney St. Clair's statement tonight. Time Code Start: 34:02. Keywords: Watergate, law officials, House Judiciary Committee, investigations, testimony, testify, cover-ups, break-in, burglary, theft, plumbers, scandals, impeachment, resignations. Network: CBS.

      17. Sevareid: Commentary on how Morse's death reminds us of the corruptness in our government. Time Code Start: 35:20. Keywords: Senators, death, memorials, Vietnam War, opposition. Network: CBS.

Context (External Sources)