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July 4, 1972

Introduction

This almanac page for Tuesday, July 4, 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.

Previous Date: Monday, July 3, 1972

Next Date: Wednesday, July 5, 1972

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.

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.

  • 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

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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.

  • 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. XIX, Part 1, Korea, 1969-1972

    Republic of Korea Troops in Vietnam and Force Modernization, April 1971-December 1972

    Vol. E-7, Documents on South Asia, 1969-1972

    U.S. Relations with India and Pakistan, 1972

    • 273. Telegram 8245 From the Embassy in India to the Department of State, New Delhi, July 4, 1972, 1921Z

      The Embassy reported that former Treasury Secretary Connally and Indian Foreign Minister Swaran Singh reviewed the state of U.S.-Indian relations. The focus was on prospects for improved relations, but the exchange became sharp on the issues of U.S. arms supplies to Pakistan and Indian criticism of the U.S. involvement in Vietnam.

      Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Files 1970–73, POL 7 US/Connally. Confidential; Exdis. Also designated Conto 220. Repeated to Islamabad, Dacca, Bombay, Calcutta, Madras, Athens for Secretary Rogers, the White House for Jeanne Davis, and Treasury for Leonard S. Dixon, Director of the Office of Administration. Connally’s stops in South Asia included Dacca, July 3 and 4, New Delhi, July 4 and 5, Islamabad, July 5–7, and Kabul, July 7. A number of the issues discussed by Connally and Singh on July 4 were explored at greater length with Foreign Secretary Kaul on July 5 by Van Hollen, DCM Galen Stone, and John M. Hennessy, Assistant Secretary of the Treasury for International Affairs. The conversation was reported to the Department on July 6 in Telegram 5874 from Islamabad. (Ibid.)

  • 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-9535 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-9535-, President Nixon standing with unidentified persons. Henry Kissinger, Charles Bebe Rebozo, and others at the entrance to Chasen's restaurant in Los Angeles. 7/4/1972, Los Angeles, California entrance, Chasen's Restaurant. President Nixon, Henry Kissinger, Charles Bebe Rebozo, unidentified persons.

    Roll WHPO-9536 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-9536-02, Head and shoulders portrait of President Nixon preparing for a radio address. 7/4/1972, San Clemente, California Presidential Office, Western White House. President Nixon.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-9536-02-13, Closeup head shots of President Nixon preparing for a radio address. 7/4/1972, San Clemente, California Presidential Office, Western White House. President Nixon.

    Roll WHPO-9550 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-9550-02A-07A, President Nixon leaving the Western White House administration building in a golf cart with Bebe Rebozo and Bob Abplanalp. President Nixon, Charles Bebe Rebozo and Bob Abplanalp entering a car. 7/4/1972, San Clemente, California administration building grounds, parking lot, San Clemente Compound. President Nixon, Charles Bebe Rebozo, Robert BOB Henry Abplanalp.

    Roll WHPO-9557 Photographer: Kightlinger, Jack | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-9557-02A-14A, President Nixon seated at his desk for a radio address. 7/4/1972, San Clemente, California Presidential Office, San Clemente Compound. President Nixon, Robert BOB Henry Abplanalp, Charles Bebe Rebozo, aides.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-9557-15A, Bob Abplanalp and Bebe Rebozo entering the president's car in San Clemente. 7/4/1972, San Clemente, California Presidential Office, San Clemente Compound. President Nixon, Robert BOB Henry Abplanalp, Charles Bebe Rebozo, aides.

    Roll WHPO-9559 Photographer: Kightlinger, Jack | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-9559-03-06, President Nixon exiting the Administration Building and entering a golf cart with Bebe Rebozo and Bob Abplanalp. 7/4/1972, San Clemente, California Administration Building grounds, San Clemente Compound. President Nixon, Robert BOB Henry Abplanalp, Charles Bebe Rebozo, aides.

  • 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-720701
      4th of July address to nation from San Clemente. (7/4/1972)

      Runtime: 10:37

      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-5526
      Weekly News Summary, Tape II.
      ALL NETWORKS
      Runtime: 1:30

      18. Report on Army of the Republic of Viet Nam (ARVN) battle to retake Quang Tri province, film report showing refugees fleeing battle zone. Time Code Start: 32:08. Keywords: Vietnam War, South Vietnamese Army (SVA), military, troops. Network: NBC.

      19. Appeal of federal court decision on delegate challenges. Time Code Start: 34:25. Keywords: Presidential elections, campaigns, campaigning, candidates, primaries, voting, conventions, delegations, delegates. Network: NBC.

      20. Film report on the wrap up of the Credentials Committee. Time Code Start: 35:13. Keywords: Presidential elections, campaigns, campaigning, candidates, primaries, voting, conventions, delegations, delegates. Network: NBC.

      21. Film report on women challenging Texas delegation. Time Code Start: 37:24. Keywords: Presidential elections, campaigns, campaigning, candidates, primaries, voting, conventions, delegations, delegates. Network: NBC.

      22. Film report from Miami Beach, Florida about convention plans and preparation for demonstrations. Time Code Start: 41:42. Keywords: conventions, Presidential elections, campaigns, primaries, voting, demonstrations, rally, protesters, demonstraters, students, Vietnam War, anti-war. Network: NBC.

      23. Film report on NAACP convention. The convention condemns President Nixon's administration for its anti-busing rhetoric. Time Code Start: 44:35. Keywords: Presidents, criticisms, desegregation, racism, racial discrimination, African Americans, organizations, schools, students, transportation,. Network: NBC.

      24. Report on President Nixon Fourth of July Independence Day radio talk (4th of July). Time Code Start: 47:06. Keywords: Presidents, holidays, media, radio, broadcasts, press conferences, news conferences, interviews. Network: NBC.

      25. Film report on federal court appeal of earlier decision on California, Illinois challenges. Time Code Start: 48:39. Keywords: courts, rulings. Network: CBS.

      26. CBS delegate count. Time Code Start: 50:22. Keywords: Presidential elections, campaigns, campaigning, candidates, primaries, voting, conventions, delegations, delegates. Network: CBS.

      27. Senator McGovern aides threaten to leave the party in delegate steal if California denies their candidate the nomination. Time Code Start: 50:54. Keywords: Presidential elections, campaigns, campaigning, candidates, primaries, voting, conventions, delegations, delegates. Network: CBS.

      28. Film from the final meeting of the Democratic Credentials Committee. Time Code Start: 53:11. Keywords: political parties, Democrats, Democratic Party, organizations, meetings. Network: CBS.

      29. Report on South Vietnamese assault on Quang Tri City, with film report on Army of the Republic of Viet Nam (ARVN) advance along Route 1. Time Code Start: 55:19. Keywords: Vietnam War, South Vietnamese Army (SVA), military, troops. Network: CBS.

      30. Sevareid: commentary on the national identity and the Bicentennial. Time Code Start: 58:28. Keywords: American, history, historic, celebrations. Network: CBS.

      31. Film report on security preparations at Miami Beach, Florida including design of the convention hall. Time Code Start: 60:59. Keywords: Presidential elections, campaigns, primaries, voting, conventions, protection, safety, police, architecture, buildings. Network: CBS.

      32. Report on federal appeals court's reversal of earlier federal court decision, returns California delegates to Senator McGovern, Committee to appeal to Supreme Court. Time Code Start: 65:30. Keywords: Vote, voters, voting, law officials, judges, justices, courts, trials, investigations, rulings, decisions. Network: ABC.

      33. ABC News delegate polls shows Senator McGovern 9 votes short of first ballot nomination. Time Code Start: 69:51. Keywords: Presidential elections, campaigns, candidates, primaries, voting, conventions, delegations, statistics, media, radio, television, TV, the press, network broadcasting corporations. Network: ABC.

      34. Miami Beach, Florida city council reconsiders designated camping areas for demonstrators. Time Code Start: 70:19. Keywords: conventions, Presidential elections, campaigns, primaries, demonstrations, rally, protesters, demonstraters, students, Vietnam War, anti-war, housing. Network: ABC.

      35. Film report on Miami Beach "Liberty City" (black ghetto), site of riot during 1968 Republican National Covention. Time Code Start: 70:38. Keywords: political parties, Republicans, GOP, conventions, Presidential elections, campaigns, history, riots, African Americans, crime, crimes, offences, infractions, criminals, criminality, law breaking, law and order. Network: ABC.

      36. Report on President Nixon's low profile during the campaign, film interview with Clark MacGregor. Time Code Start: 72:41. Keywords: Presidential elections, campaigns, campaigning, candidates, media, radio, television, TV, interviews. Network: ABC.

      37. Miami, Florida city council approves plan for "non-delegate" campsites. Time Code Start: 74:48. Keywords: conventions, Presidential elections, campaigns, primaries, voting, housing, demonstrations, rally, protesters, demonstraters, students, Vietnam War, anti-war, housing. Network: ABC.

      38. South Vietnamese retake most of Quang Tri City; film report on Army of the Republic of Viet Nam (ARVN) advance. Time Code Start: 75:06. Keywords: Vietnam War, South Vietnamese Army (SVA), military, troops. Network: ABC.

      39. Sevareid: commentary on the refom movement and the Democratic convention. Time Code Start: 78:19. Keywords: political parties, Democrats, Democratic Party. Network: ABC.

Context (External Sources)