July 26, 1972

Introduction

This almanac page for Wednesday, July 26, 1972, 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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Schedule and Public Documents

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 The White House - Washington, D. C.
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.
- Federal Register of Wednesday, July 26, 1972
The Congressional Record is the official daily record of the debates and proceedings of the U.S. Congress.

Archival Holdings

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)
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
- Text search for July 26, 1972
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All National Archives Units
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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.
- President's Daily Brief of 26 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. V, United Nations, 1969-1972
High-Level Meetings; Miscellaneous Issues
- 42. Telegram From the Mission to the United Nations to the Department of State, New York, July 26, 1972, 1810Z
  Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 303, Agency Files, USUN, Vol. X. Secret; Exdis. Repeated to Moscow.
Chinese Representation in the United Nations
- 452. Telegram From the Mission to the United Nations to the Department of State, New York, July 26, 1972, 0430Z
  Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Files 1970–73, POL CHICOM–US. Confidential; Noforn. Telegram 2619 from USUN, July 26, asked that telegram 2617 be marked Noforn. (Ibid.)
Vol. VIII, Vietnam, January-October 1972
The Parties Move Toward Agreement, July 19-October 7, 1972
- 220. Backchannel Message From the Ambassador to South Vietnam (Bunker) to the President’s Assistant for National Security Affairs (Kissinger), Saigon, July 26, 1972, 0950Z
  Source: Library of Congress, Manuscript Division, Kissinger Papers, Box TS 44, Geopolitical File, Cables, 24 June–29 August 1972. Top Secret; Sensitive; Eyes Only; Immediate.
Vol. XVII, China, 1969-1972
China, March-December 1972
- 242. Telegram From the Department of State to the Embassy in France, Washington, July 26, 1972, 0033Z
  Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Files 1970–73, FT 1 CHICOM–US. Secret; Nodis; Homer; Immediate. Drafted by Freeman and W. G. Metson, and approved by Brown, Hummel (EA), J. L. Katz (E), and Kissinger.
- 243. Memorandum of Conversation, New York, July 26, 1972, 4:15-7:15 p.m.
  Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 850, President’s File—China Trip, China Exchanges. Top Secret; Sensitive; Exclusively Eyes Only. Talking points for this meeting are ibid.
Vol. XXXVI, Energy Crisis, 1969-1974
March 16, 1972-March 6, 1973
- 132. Memorandum From Harold H. Saunders of the National Security Council Staff to the President’s Deputy Assistant for National Security Affairs (Haig), Washington, July 26, 1972
  Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 1287, Saunders Files, Saudi Arabia, 1/1/72–8/30/72. Confidential. Sent for information. Printed from an uninitialed copy.
- 134. Memorandum of Conversations, Washington, July 26, 1972
  Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Files 1970–73, PET SAUD. Confidential. Drafted by Akins on August 8.
Vol. XLI, Western Europe; NATO, 1969-1972
United Kingdom
- 352. Memorandum From William Hyland of the National Security Council Staff to the President’s Assistant for National Security Affairs (Kissinger), Washington, July 26, 1972
  Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 729, Country Files—Europe, United Kingdom, Vol. VII. Top Secret; Sensitive. Sent for action. Initialed by Haig. The tabs are not printed.
Vol. E-7, Documents on South Asia, 1969-1972
U.S. Relations with India and Pakistan, 1972
- 295. Telegram 9293 From the Embassy in India to the Department of State, New Delhi, July 26, 1972, 1100Z
  The Embassy concluded that India had no current plans to develop nuclear weapons.
  
  Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 598, Country Files, Middle East, India, Vol. V, 31 Dec 71-July 72. Secret; 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

Visit the White House Tapes finding aid to learn about the taping system's operation and archival processing.
Old Executive Office Building
Oval Office
White House Telephone
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-9647 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: B&W
- Frame(s): WHPO-9647-, President Nixon talking on the telephone with Israeli Prime Minister Golda Meir, inaugurating Israel's connection to the Intelsat communications system. 7/26/1972, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon.
- Frame(s): WHPO-9647-09A, President Nixon seated at his Oval Office desk, talking on the telephone with Israeli Prime Minister Golda Meir, inaugurating Israel's connection to the Intelsat communications system. 7/26/1972, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon.
Roll WHPO-9648 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W
- Frame(s): WHPO-9648-, President Nixon in the Oval Office visiting with Johnny Cash, June Carter Cash, Bobbie John Press, and Reba Cash Hancock and Senator William Brock. White House staff members Ron Ziegler and Steve Bull stand nearby. 7/26/1972, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, Johnny Cash, June Carter Cash, Bobbie John Press, Reba Cash Hancock, William Brock, Steve Bull, Ronald Ziegler.
- Frame(s): WHPO-9648-06, President Nixon in the Oval Office posing for a portrait with Johnny Cash, June Carter Cash, Bobbie John Press, Reba Cash Hancock, and Senator William Brock. 7/26/1972, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, Johnny Cash, June Carter Cash, Bobbie John Press, Reba Cash Hancock, William Brock.
- Frame(s): WHPO-9648-16, President Nixon seated on the edge of his Oval Office desk visiting with Johnny Cash, June Carter Cash, Bobbie John Press, Reba Cash Hancock, and Senator William Brock. Ron Ziegler, William Timmons, and Steve Bull stand nearby. 7/26/1972, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, Johnny Cash, June Carter Cash, Bobbie John Press, Reba Cash Hancock, William Brock, Steve Bull, Ronald Ziegler, William Timmons.
Roll WHPO-9649 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W
- Frame(s): WHPO-9649-03-26, President Nixon talking to Golda Meir by telephone from the Oval Office. 7/26/1972, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon.
- Frame(s): WHPO-9649-27-33, President Nixon seated in the Oval Office during a meeting with country western singer Johnny Cash, Senator William Brock, and Bill Timmons. 7/26/1972, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, William Brock, William Timmons, Johnny Cash.
- Frame(s): WHPO-9649-30, President Nixon seated informally in the Oval Office during a meeting with country western singer Johnny Cash, Senator William Brock, and Bill Timmons. 7/26/1972, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, William Brock, William Timmons, Johnny Cash.
Roll WHPO-9650 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: B&W
- Frame(s): WHPO-9650-, President Nixon standing with Johnny Cash, June Carter Cash, Bobbie John Press, Reba Cash Hancock, and Senator William Brock. 7/26/1972, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, Johnny Cash, June Carter Cash, Bobbie John Press, Reba Cash Hancock, William Brock.
- Frame(s): WHPO-9650-, President Nixon showing a flag to Johnny Cash and wife June Carter Cash. 7/26/1972, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, Johnny Cash, June Carter Cash, Bobbie John Press, Reba Cash Hancock, William Brock.
- Frame(s): WHPO-9650-26, President Nixon seated informally in the Oval Office during a meeting with country western singer Johnny Cash. 7/26/1972, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, Johnny Cash.
Roll WHPO-9651 Photographer: Grove, Andrew | Color or B&W: B&W
- Frame(s): WHPO-9651-03-07, Members of Future Farmers of America lined up aboard the Presidential yacht USS Sequoia. 7/26/1972, Washington, D.C. pier. Future Farmers of America.
Roll WHPO-9652 Photographer: Grove, Andrew | Color or B&W: B&W
- Frame(s): WHPO-9652-02A-07A, Deputy Special Assistant John E. Nidecker standing with Rep. Hunt and other men, looking over a sheaf of papers. 7/26/1972, Washington, D.C. unknown room; White House, grounds. John E. Nidecker, John Hunt, unidentified men, Mike Farrell, family.
- Frame(s): WHPO-9652-11A-12A, Mike Farrell standing with a family. 7/26/1972, Washington, D.C. unknown room; White House, grounds. John E. Nidecker, John Hunt, unidentified men, Mike Farrell, family.
- Frame(s): WHPO-9652-17A-21A, Presidential Special assistant John E. Nidecker receiving a statue of a bald eagle from two men. 7/26/1972, Washington, D.C. unknown room; White House, grounds. John E. Nidecker, John Hunt, unidentified men, Mike Farrell, family.
Roll WHPO-9653 Photographer: Kightlinger, Jack | Color or B&W: Color
- Frame(s): WHPO-9653-03-09, Pat Nixon with children participating in the "Project Save - Summer in the Parks" program. 7/26/1972, Washington, D.C. White House, East Wing Garden Room, Cabinet Room, grounds, Blue Room, Grand Stairway. Pat Nixon, children, unidentified young women, women.
- Frame(s): WHPO-9653-10-11, Unidentified young women sitting at a conference table inside the White House. 7/26/1972, Washington, D.C. White House, grounds. unidentified young women.
- Frame(s): WHPO-9653-12-13, Unidentified young women standing outside on a walkway at the White House. 7/26/1972, Washington, D.C. White House, grounds. unidentified young women.
- Frame(s): WHPO-9653-14-32, 36-37, Pat Nixon speaking with members of a womens' Army Community Services Group, all wearing green military uniform dresses. 7/26/1972, Washington, D.C. White House, East Wing Garden Room, Cabinet Room, grounds, Blue Room, Grand Stairway. Pat Nixon, unidentified women.
- Frame(s): WHPO-9653-33-35, Pat Nixon poses for portrait in the stairway entrance, with members of a womens' Army Community Services Group, all wearing green military uniform dresses. 7/26/1972, Washington, D.C. White House, East Wing Garden Room, Cabinet Room, grounds, Blue Room, Grand Stairway. Pat Nixon, unidentified women.
Roll WHPO-9665 Photographer: Schumacher, Karl | Color or B&W: B&W
- Frame(s): WHPO-9665-, Vice President Agnew on the dais and speaking at a fund raising dinner. 7/26/1972, Spokane, Washington Ridpath Hotel. Agnew, officials.
Roll WHPO-9666 Photographer: Schumacher, Karl | Color or B&W: B&W
- Frame(s): WHPO-9666-01A-07A, Vice President Agnew shaking hands with officials. Vice President Agnew greeting people in the waiting crowd prior to departure. 7/26/1972, Spokane, Washington; air airport, Air Force 2. Spiro Agnew, officials, crowd.
- Frame(s): WHPO-9666-16A-26A, Vice President Agnew on board holding his new husky puppy. 7/26/1972, Spokane, Washington; air airport, Air Force 2. Agnew, officials, crowd.
Roll WHPO-9667 Photographer: Schumacher, Karl | Color or B&W: B&W
- Frame(s): WHPO-9667-, Vice President Agnew at a fundraising reception and dinner, greeting guests and speaking from a podium. 7/26/1972, Spokane, Washington, Ridpath Hotel. Agnew, officials, guests.
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.
H - White House Staff Member Recordings
- WHCA-SR-H-629
  Press briefing by John D. Ehrlichman. (7/26/1972, Press Center, White House)
  
  Runtime: 42:00:00
  
  Keywords: Press conferences, news conferences, interviews, media
  
  Production credits: Audio feed supplied by WHCA; Recorded by RWF (initials of WHCA engineer)
  
  Original Format: 1/4-inch reel-to-reel audiotape. Original source type: Original.
I - Various Administration Events
- WHCA-SR-I-121
  WHCA trip officers meeting with General Redman, M. Schrath, Major Koppie, Bob Taylor [not received by NARA]. (7/26/1972)
  
  Original Format: 1/4-inch reel-to-reel audiotape. Original source type: Original.
P - Formal Presidential Remarks
- WHCA-SR-P-720703
  Telephone conversation between President Nixon and Prime Minister Golda Meir. (7/26/1972, Oval Office, White House)
  
  Runtime: 3:46
  
  Production credits: Audio feed supplied by WHCA; No WHCA engineer initials listed
  
  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-5611
  "A Public Affair: Election '72". "A Visit with Senator McGovern" George McGovern.
  CBS
  Runtime: 1:00
- WHCA-5612
  "Martin Agronsky: Evening Edition". Frank Mankiewicz, Thomas Eagleton.
  CBS
  Runtime: 00:29:59
- WHCA-5617
  Weekly News Summary, Tape II.
  ALL NETWORKS
  Runtime: 1:30
  
  14. Smith/Zimmerman: More on Senator Eagleton's previous hospitalization. Time Code Start: 36:46. Keywords: Presidents, Presidential elections, campaigns, candidates, illness, hospitals, psychiatric, psychology,health. Network: ABC.
  
  15. Smith/Reasoner: McGovern and his reaction to Senator Eagleton situation. Time Code Start: 39:35. Keywords: Presidents, Presidential elections, campaigns, candidates. Network: ABC.
  
  16. Smith/Clark: Political and public reaction to Senator Eagleton hospitalization. Time Code Start: 42:05. Keywords: Presidents, Presidential elections, campaigns, candidates, illness, hospitals, psychiatric, psychology, health. Network: ABC.
  
  17. Smith/Donaldson: Clark MacGregor says no comment on Senator Eagleton, Gary Hart says this does no harm to ticket. Time Code Start: 44:30. Keywords: Presidents, Presidential elections, campaigns, candidates. Network: ABC.
  
  18. Burke: Electric shock treatment, what it's about. Time Code Start: 46:30. Keywords: mental health, treatments, violent behavior, shock therapy, psychiatry, psychology, psychologists,. Network: ABC.
  
  19. Smith/Jarriel: President Nixon talking via satellite to Israel's Prime Minister Golda Meir. Time Code Start: 48:55. Keywords: Middle East, Mideast, Prime Ministers, meetings, telephone, communications, satellites. Network: ABC.
  
  20. Smith: Commentary on Senator Eagleton. Time Code Start: 50:40. Keywords: Presidents, Presidential elections, campaigns, candidates. Network: ABC.
  
  21. Chancellor/Briggs: Senator Eagleton in Missouri comments on health. Time Code Start: 52:32. Keywords: Presidents, Presidential elections, campaigns, candidates, psychology, health, fitness, medical examinations. Network: NBC.
  
  22. Chancellor/Dancy: Sylva Lake, McGovern HQ. Time Code Start: 56:46. Keywords: Presidential elections, campaigns, campaigning, candidates. Network: NBC.
  
  23. Chancellor/Duke: Dole comments on Senator Eagleton with Senators Mansfield and Scott. Time Code Start: 58:34. Keywords: Presidents, Presidential elections, campaigns, candidates. Network: NBC.
  
  24. Chancellor/Brinkley: Commentary on Senator Eagleton's health. Time Code Start: 60:22. Keywords: Presidents, Presidential elections, campaigns, candidates, health, illness, medical care, diagnosis. Network: NBC.
  
  25. Chancellor/Kindel: Bombing of dikes, interview with three pilots. Time Code Start: 62:50. Keywords: Vietnam War, bombings. Network: NBC.
  
  26. Chancellor/Neil: Defense film on smart bombs. Time Code Start: 65:05. Keywords: Vietnam War, bombings. Network: NBC.
  
  27. Chancellor/Valeriani: President Nixon talking to Israel's Prime Minister Golda Meir via satellite. Time Code Start: 66:40. Keywords: Middle East, Mideast, Prime Ministers, meetings, telephone, communications, satellites. Network: NBC.
  
  28. Mudd/Serafin: Senator Eagleton news conference. Time Code Start: 69:55. Keywords: Presidents, Presidential elections, campaigns, candidates. Network: CBS.
  
  29. Mudd/Culhane: MacGregor says no comment on Senator Eagleton. Time Code Start: 72:30. Keywords: Presidents, Presidential elections, campaigns, candidates. Network: CBS.
  
  30. Mudd: Mansfield, Scott, Senator Ted Kennedy, and Hughes comment on Senator Eagleton. Time Code Start: 74:50. Keywords: Presidents, Presidential elections, campaigns, candidates. Network: CBS.
  
  31. Mudd/Morton: McGovern reaction to Senator Eagleton's situation. Time Code Start: 77:28. Keywords: Presidents, Presidential elections, campaigns, candidates. Network: CBS.
  
  32. Mudd/Schorr: Mankiewitz comments on McGovern/Eagleton ticket (Senator Eagleton). Time Code Start: 79:15. Keywords: Presidents, Presidential elections, campaigns, candidates. Network: CBS.
  
  33. Mudd/Davis: Quang Tri, Vietnam. Time Code Start: 80:47. Keywords: Vietnam War. Network: CBS.
  
  34. Mudd/Kalb: Dike bombing. Time Code Start: 82:48. Keywords: Vietnam War, bombings. Network: CBS.
  
  35. Mudd: French film of interview with General Giap of North Vietnam. Time Code Start: 84:12. Keywords: Vietnam War, Armed Forces, officials, leaders, media, interviews. Network: CBS.
  
  36. Mudd/Walker: Mrs. Eagleton talks about her husband's past illness and campaigning. Time Code Start: 88:20. Keywords: Presidents, Presidential elections, campaigns, candidates, psychology, health. Network: CBS.

Context (External Sources)

- New York Times of July 26, 1972
- AP Images photos from July 26, 1972
- Getty Images photos from July 26, 1972
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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