1. Home
  2. Research
  3. Almanac

July 28, 1969

Introduction

This almanac page for Monday, July 28, 1969, 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: Sunday, July 27, 1969

Next Date: Tuesday, July 29, 1969

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 Djakarta, Indonesia

  • 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.

    The President's Round-the-World Trip

    • Djakarta, Indonesia (5 Weekly Comp. Pres. Doc. 1046, July 28, 1969)
      Remarks of the President and President Suharto at Departure Ceremonies at Kemayoran International Airport.
    • Bangkok, Thailand (5 Weekly Comp. Pres. Doc. 1047, July 28, 1969)
      Remarks of the President and Lord Mayor Chalit Kulkanthorn at Arrival Ceremonies at the Phan Fah Bridge Pavilion.
    • Bangkok, Thailand (5 Weekly Comp. Pres. Doc. 1048, July 28, 1969)
      Statement by the President.
    • Bangkok, Thailand (5 Weekly Comp. Pres. Doc. 1049, July 28, 1969)
      Exchange of Toasts Between the President and King Bhumibol Adulyadej at a State Banquet in Chakri Throne Hall.

  • 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

  • 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.

  • Selective document listing

    President's Office Files

    The President's Office Files consists of materials drawn together by the Special Files Unit from several administrative subdivisions within the White House Office. It is the handwriting and sensitive papers sent to the Staff Secretary that now comprise much of the President's Office Files. Visit the finding aid to learn more.

    • 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. In addition to the individual document(s) listed below, you should also consult the full folder for the month.]
      • Television Highlights, Monday, July 28, 1969

    President's Personal File

    The President's Personal File is essentially a President's secretary's file, kept by Rose Mary Woods, personal secretary to the President, for two purposes: (1) preserving for posterity a collection of documents particularly close to the President, whether because he dictated or annotated them, or because of the importance of the correspondent or the event concerned and (2) giving appropriate attention–letters of gratitude, invitations to White House social events, and the like–to members and important friends and supporters of the Nixon administration. This generalization does not describe all the varied materials of a file group which is essentially a miscellany, but it does identify the reason for the existence of the file group's core. Visit the finding aid to learn more.

  • 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)
      Monday, July 28.

      Djakarta to Bangkok. Presidents had talks in the morning. President called me in first (I was just starting to shave) to get briefing on things at home. Had a long report from Bryce on ABM and surtax. They want President to hit surtax in his speech on return. He says absolutely no, will issue a statement earlier in the week. Then the motorcade back to the airport - raining, so departure ceremonies were in the building.

      President had me up during flight, mainly to discuss speech material. Feels we are not doing a good enough job, especially in good local material. Also still concerned about gifts. Feels they are really not adequate - especially in quantity. Problem is the Asians are committed to a one-upsmanship policy - and always give you more than you give them.

      Arrived in Bangkok and rain started as plane door opened. Really poured and we all were soaked to the skin as we stood in it for the arrival ceremony - including the King and the President. Rain stopped just as ceremony ended and we went into building. King and President received diplomatic corps and privy council, etc. All ladies deep curtsy, men deep bow, to King. He doesn't acknowledge in any way, looks over their heads. Queen very gracious, smiles and nods at each one.

      Motorcade into town, lots of troops spaced along whole route. Enormous turn-out of school kids - all in uniforms - and a fair amount of people. Stopped at Pan Fah bridge for key to city ceremonies. Crowds kept way back out of square. Too bad. Two planned stops on motorcade route. King would allow no others.

      Palace, where we are staying, is unbelievable! It's just what you'd imagine and then more so. Beautiful rooms, fantastic grounds and other buildings.

      Dinner of King's was superb. Beautiful hall, the throne room, for head table of sixty. Rest of guests, about one hundred and fifty, in next room. Delicious dinner, soup served in hollowed out coconuts, crab in crab shells, duck and delicious ice cream dessert with great sweets. Four wines, first time, including a sherry at first. Thai Army band played during dinner. Lady singer entertained after with songs composed by King. Fabulous evening in marvelous setting. Unforgettable. Troops out in front and band to play national anthems on arrival and departure. Trees all lighted along route. President went for short drive on way back to his quarters. Very impressive.
    • Handwritten diary entry (JPG)

  • 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. XLI, Western Europe; NATO, 1969-1972

    Canada

  • 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-1626 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-1626-, President Nixon, Pat Nixon, King and Queen Bhumibol Adulyadej and others in a receiving line, and of the dining tables at the state dinner. 7/28/1969, Bangkok, Thailand Chakri Hall. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, King of Thailand Bhumibol Adulyadej (aka Phumiphon Adunyadet), Queen Sirikit, guests, officials.

    Roll WHPO-1627 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-1627-, President Nixon, Pat Nixon, King and Queen Bhumibol Adulyadej and others in a receiving line, and of the dining tables at the state dinner. 7/28/1969, Bangkok, Thailand Chakri Hall. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, King of Thailand Bhumibol Adulyadej (aka Phumiphon Adunyadet), Queen Sirikit, Emil Mosbacher, Mrs. Emil Mosbacher, guests, officials.

    Roll WHPO-1736 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-1736-02A-23A, Various activities of individuals aboard the press plane. 7/28/1969, Mildenhall, England Mildenhall, Royal Air Force Station.

    Roll WHPO-1749 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-1749-01-08, President Nixon shaking hands with officials prior to departure. 7/28/1969, Djakarta, Indonesia airport. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, officials.

    Roll WHPO-1750 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-1750-01-04, Crowd awaiting arrival of President Nixon and Air Force One. 7/28/1969, Bangkok, Thailand airport. crowd, press.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-1750-02, President Nixon greeting the crowd in Bangkok, Thailand. 7/28/1969, Bangkok, Thailand airport. President Nixon, crowd.

    Roll WHPO-1751 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-1751-02-26, Passengers and crew aboard Air Force One. 7/28/1969, air Air Force One. Henry Kissinger, Ron Ziegler, unidentified aides.

    Roll WHPO-1752 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-1752-00, President Nixon, Pat Nixon, King of Thailand Bhumibol Adulyadej (aka Phumiphon Adunyadet), and Queen Sirikit seated during the state arrival ceremony. 7/28/1969, Bangkok, Thailand Pan Fah Bridge. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, King Bhumibol Adulyadej, Queen Sirikit, guests.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-1752-02-03, Pat Nixon in a car with the Queen of Thailand Sirikit Kitiyakara. President Nixon and Pat Nixon in a drawing room with the King of Thailand Bhumibol Adulyadej and Queen Sirikit Kitiyakara. 7/28/1969, Bangkok, Thailand streets, palace. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, King Bhumibol Adulyadej, Queen Sirikit Kitiyakara.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-1752-04-07, President Nixon, Pat Nixon, King Bhumibol Adulyadej, and Queen Sirikit in a drawing room. 7/28/1969, Bangkok, Thailand streets, palace. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, King and Queen Bhumibol Adulyadej.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-1752-08, Press members around and on a car. 7/28/1969, Bangkok, Thailand unknown. press members.

    Roll WHPO-1753 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-1753-02-04, President Nixon and Pat Nixon receiving a gift. 7/28/1969, Bangkok, Thailand Pan Fah Bridge. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, King Bhumibol Adulyadej , Queen Sirikit, guests, motorcycle escort.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-1753-05-11, President Nixon and Pat Nixon, King of Thailand Bhumibol Adulyadej (aka Phumiphon Adunyadet), Queen Sirikit and their majesties seated during the state arrival ceremony. 7/28/1969, Bangkok, Thailand Pan Fah Bridge. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, King Bhumibol Adulyadej, Queen Sirikit, guests, motorcycle escort.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-1753-12-13, The motorcade after the ceremony. 7/28/1969, Bangkok, Thailand Pan Fah Bridge. motorcycle escort.

    Roll WHPO-1754 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-1754-01-12, President Nixon, Pat Nixon arriving at the airport. 7/28/1969, Bangkok, Thailand airport. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, King Bhumibol Adulyadej, Queen Sirikit, guards, officials, crowd.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-1754-13-20, President Nixon, Pat Nixon, King of Thailand Bhumibol Adulyadej (aka Phumiphon Adunyadet) and Queen Sirikit in a receiving line. 7/28/1969, Bangkok, Thailand airport. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, King Bhumibol Adulyadej, Queen Sirikit, guards, officials, crowd.

    Roll WHPO-1755 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-1755-02A-03A, Motorcade to Pan Fah Bridge. 7/28/1969, Bangkok, Thailand streets, Pan Fah Bridge. motorcycle escort.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-1755-04A-13A, President Nixon receiving the key to the city from Lord Mayor Chalit Kulkanthorn. 7/28/1969, Bangkok, Thailand streets, Pan Fah Bridge. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, King Bhumibol Adulyadej, Queen Sirikit, Chalit Kulkathorn.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-1755-14A-19A, President Nixon addressing the crowd after accepting the key to the city. 7/28/1969, Bangkok, Thailand streets, Pan Fah Bridge. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, King Bhumibol Adulyadej, Queen Sirikit, Chalit Kulkathorn.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-1755-20A-21A, Departure motorcade. 7/28/1969, Bangkok, Thailand streets, Pan Fah Bridge. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, motorcycle escort.

    Roll WHPO-1756 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-1756-02A-09A, President Nixon addressing the crowd after accepting the key to the city. 7/28/1969, Bangkok, Thailand streets, Pan Fah Bridge. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, King Bhumibol Adulyadej, Queen Sirikit, press.

    Roll WHPO-1757 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-1757-03-14, Motorcade through the streets of Bangkok to the Pan Fah Bridge. 7/28/1969, Bangkok, Thailand streets. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, King of Thailand Bhumibol Adulyadej (aka Phumiphon Adunyadet), Queen Sirikit, motorcycle escort, crowd.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-1757-12, President Nixon waving to the crowd outside the presidential limousine motorcade through the streets of Bangkok to the Pan Fah Bridge. 7/28/1969, Bangkok, Thailand streets. President Nixon, secret service, motorcycle escort, crowd.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-1757-15-16, President Nixon speaking from a podium with King of Thailand Bhumibol Adulyadej (aka Phumiphon Adunyadet) and Pat Nixon sitting behind him. 7/28/1969, Bangkok, Thailand streets, Pan Fah Bridge. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, King Bhumibol Adulyadej, Queen Sirikit.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-1757-17-21, Motorcade through the streets of Bangkok from the Pan Fah Bridge, including a "Sock it to them hard, Nix" sign on a building. 7/28/1969, Bangkok, Thailand streets. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, King of Thailand Bhumibol Adulyadej (aka Phumiphon Adunyadet), Queen Sirikit, motorcycle escort, crowd.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-1757-18, Motorcade through the streets of Bangkok from the Pan Fah Bridge, including a "Sock it to them hard, Nix" sign on a building. 7/28/1969, Bangkok, Thailand streets.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-1757-21, Presidential limousine Motorcade riding through the streets of Bangkok from the Pan Fah Bridge, including a giant Pat Nixon sign that says, "Welcome President and Mrs. Nixon.". 7/28/1969, Bangkok, Thailand streets. motorcycle escorts, crowd.

    Roll WHPO-1758 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-1758-02-12, President Nixon and Pat Nixon participating in departure ceremonies. 7/28/1969, Djakarta, Indonesia airport, tarmac. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, President Nixon, Pat NixonPresident Nixon, Pat NixonPresident Nixon, Pat NixonPresident Nixon, Pat NixonPresident Nixon, Pat NixonPresident Nixon, Pat NixonPresident Nixon, Pat NixonPresident Nixon, Pat NixonPresident Nixon, Pat NixonPresident Nixon, Pat NixonPresident Nixon, Pat NixonPresident President Nixon, Pat Nixon, President Suhart, First Lady Mrs. Siti Hartinah Suharto, officials.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-1758-13-16, President Nixon and Pat Nixon waving from the door of Air Force One. 7/28/1969, Djakarta, Indonesia airport. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, President of Indonesia Suharto, Mrs. Suharto, officials.

    Roll WHPO-1759 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-1759-02A-09A, President Nixon and Pat Nixon shaking hands with Indonesia President Suharto and First Lady Mrs. Siti Hartinah Suharto prior to departure. 7/28/1969, Djakarta, Indonesia airport. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, President Suharto, Mrs. Suharto, officials.

    Roll WHPO-1760 Photographer: Kightlinger, Jack | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-1760-03-11, President Nixon and Pat Nixon participating in arrival ceremonies at the airport. 7/28/1969, Bangkok, Thailand airport,. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, King Bhumibol Adulyadej, Queen Sirikit, crowd, honor guard.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-1760-12-19, President Nixon and Pat Nixon greeting the crowd on the way to their car. 7/28/1969, Bangkok, Thailand President Nixon, Pat Nixon, King Bhumibol Adulyadej, Queen Sirikit, crowd, honor guard.

    Roll WHPO-1761 Photographer: Kightlinger, Jack | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-1761-02A, Baby in a hospital crib. 7/28/1969, Djakarta, Indonesia hospital. baby.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-1761-04A-05A, President Nixon exits Air Force One to begin the state arrival ceremony in Bangkok. 7/28/1969, Bangkok, Thailand airport, AF1. President Nixon, King Bhumibol Adulyadej, honor guard, military personnel.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-1761-06A-14A, President Nixon and King Bhumibol Adulyadej reviewing the honor guard during the state arrival ceremony. 7/28/1969, Bangkok, Thailand airport. President Nixon, King Bhumibol Adulyadej, honor guard, military personnel.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-1761-16A-17A, Pat Nixon, Queen Sirikit, and King Bhumibol Adulyadej sitting during the state arrival ceremony. 7/28/1969, Bangkok, Thailand Pan Fah Bridge. Pat Nixon, King Bhumibol Adulyadej, Queen Sirikit.

    Roll WHPO-1762 Photographer: Kightlinger, Jack | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-1762-03-06, President Nixon and King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand standing on a podium during the state arrival ceremony. 7/28/1969, Bangkok, Thailand airport. President Nixon, King Bhumibol Adulyadej, military personnel.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-1762-07-09, Pat Nixon, King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand and Queen Sirikit during the state arrival ceremony. 7/28/1969, Bangkok, Thailand Pan Fah Bridge. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, King Bhumibol Adulyadej, Queen Sirikit.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-1762-10-12, President Nixon addressing crowd after receiving the key to the city during the state arrival ceremony. 7/28/1969, Bangkok, Thailand Pan Fah Bridge. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, King Bhumibol Adulyadej, Queen Sirikit.

    Roll WHPO-1763 Photographer: Kightlinger, Jack | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-1763-03A-20A, Pat Nixon and Indonesia's First Lady Mrs. Siti Hartinah Suharto at various locations, including a children's ward in a hospital. 7/28/1969, Djakarta, Indonesia Pat Nixon, Mrs. Suharto, children, aides, crowd.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-1763-11, Pat Nixon greeting a crowd of young boys in Djakarta, Indonesia. 7/28/1969, Djakarta, Indonesia Pat Nixon, children, crowd, aides.

    Roll WHPO-1765 Photographer: Kightlinger, Jack | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-1765-04-32, Pat Nixon admiring the crafts on display of artisans in Indonesia. 7/28/1969, Djakarta, Indonesia unknown. Pat Nixon, unidentified aides, craftspeople.

  • 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-690728
      Remarks by President Nixon on departure from Djakarta, with remarks by President Suharto. (7/28/1969, emajoran International Airport in Djakarta)

      Runtime: 3:51

      Original Format: 1/4-inch reel-to-reel audiotape. Original source type: Original.
    • WHCA-SR-P-690729
      Remarks by President Nixon at a welcoming ceremony on receiving the key to the city of Bangkok, with remarks by Lord Mayor Chalit Kulkanthorn. (7/28/1969, Phan Fah Bridge Pavilion in Bangkok)

      Runtime: 6:06

      Original Format: 1/4-inch reel-to-reel audiotape. Original source type: Original.
    • WHCA-SR-P-690730
      Exchange of toasts by President Nixon and King Bhumibol Adulyadej at a State Banquet in Bangkok. (7/28/1969, Chakri Throne Hall of the Grand Palace in Bangkok)

      Runtime: 8:37

      Original Format: 1/4-inch reel-to-reel audiotape. Original source type: Original.

Context (External Sources)