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July 5, 1972

Introduction

This almanac page for Wednesday, July 5, 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: Tuesday, July 4, 1972

Next Date: Thursday, July 6, 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.

  • 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

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

    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. XXIX, Eastern Europe, 1969-1972

    Romania

    Vol. XXXIX, European Security

    Prelude to Negotiations, June 1972-November 1972

    Vol. E-4, Documents on Iran and Iraq, 1969-1972

    Iraq 1972

    • 319. Memorandum of Conversation, Washington, July 5, 1972

      The memorandum reported on the June 30 conversation between Barzani’s representatives and DCI Helms, Richard Kennedy of the White House, and a CIA officer.

      Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 138, Kissinger Office Files, Kissinger Country Files, Middle East, Kurdish Problem Vol. I, June ‘72–Oct. ‘73. Secret; Sensitive. Attachments B, C, and D are not published.

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

    U.S. Relations with India and Pakistan, 1972

    • 274. Memorandum From the President’s Assistant for National Security Affairs (Kissinger) to President Nixon, Washington, July 5, 1972

      Kissinger provided an assessment of the Simla agreement.

      Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 598, Country Files, Middle East, India, Vol. V, 31 Dec 71-July 1972. Confidential. Sent for information. A stamped notation on the memorandum indicates Nixon saw it.

    • 275. National Security Study Memorandum 156, Washington, July 5, 1972

      On behalf of the President, the President’s Assistant for National Security Affairs Kissinger directed that an analysis of the implications for U.S. policy of a nuclear test by India be prepared.

      Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 365, Subject Files, National Security Study Memoranda (NSSMs), Nos. 104–206. Secret; Sensitive; Eyes Only. A copy was sent to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

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

    • Frame(s): WHPO-9536-15-18, President Nixon standing with Lt. Col. William Golden. 7/5/1972, San Clemente, California Presidential Office, Western White House. President Nixon, William Golden.

    Roll WHPO-9540 Photographer: Grove, Andrew | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-9540-, Shots of Harry Dent and two men holding a petition. 7/5/1972, Washington, D.C. unknown. Harry Dent, unidentified men.

    Roll WHPO-9548 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-9548-03-04, Photographers setting up camera equipment. 7/5/1972, San Clemente, California San Clemente Compound, Administration Building. President Nixon, Ehrlichman, unidentified men, photographers.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-9548-05-08, Preisdent Nixon, Ehrlichman, and others standing outside. 7/5/1972, San Clemente, California San Clemente Compound. President Nixon, Ehrlichman, unidentified men, photographers.

    Roll WHPO-9549 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-9549-, The Grounds of Casa Pacifica, the Western White House in San Clemente, CA. President Nixon at Casa Pacifica, the Western White House in San Clemente, CA. 7/5/1972, San Clemente, California La Casa Pacifica, Western White House. President Nixon, King Timahoe.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-9549-05A, President Nixon standing in front of flowers at La Casa Pacifica, the Western White House in San Clemente, CA. 7/5/1972, San Clemente, California La Casa Pacifica, Western White House. President Nixon.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-9549-06A, President Nixon standing besides the pool at La Casa Pacifica, the Western White House in San Clemente, CA. 7/5/1972, San Clemente, California La Casa Pacifica, Western White House. President Nixon.

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

    • Frame(s): WHPO-9550-08A-22A, President Nixon and Rose Mary Woods, at various places outdoors. 7/5/1972, San Clemente, California outdoor sites, San Clemente Compound. President Nixon, Rose Mary Woods.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-9550-09A, President Nixon standing in front of flowers at La Casa Pacifica, the Western White House in San Clemente, CA. 7/5/1972, San Clemente, California La Casa Pacifica, Western White House. President Nixon.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-9550-20A, President Nixon standing in front of La Casa Pacifica, the Western White House in San Clemente, CA. 7/5/1972, San Clemente, California outdoor sites, San Clemente Compound. President Nixon.

  • 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-5522
      "A Public Affair: Election '72". Barbara Walters; Senator Edward 'Ted' Kennedy (D-MA).
      NBC
      Runtime: 0:30
    • WHCA-5523
      "Martin Agronsky: Evening Edition". Senator Edward 'Ted' Kennedy (D-MA); Al Green; Charlotte Curtis.
      Daphne Productions and Roland & Jaffee Productions
      Runtime: 00:31:00
    • WHCA-5526
      Weekly News Summary, Tape II.
      ALL NETWORKS
      Runtime: 1:30

      40. Federal appeals court reverses lower court decision upholding California challenge; film comments from Senator McGovern campaign chairman Frank Mankewiecz. Time Code Start: 79:59. Keywords: Presidential elections, campaigns, campaigning, candidates. Network: NBC.

      41. NBC delegate count shows Senator McGovern 33 votes short of nomination. Time Code Start: 82:42. Keywords: Presidential elections, campaigns, campaigning, candidates, primaries, voting, conventions, delegations, delegates. Network: NBC.

      42. Film report on Miami Beach, Florida city council hearing reconsidering non-delegate campsite permits. Time Code Start: 84:17. Keywords: conventions, Presidential elections, campaigns, primaries, voting, housing, demonstrations, rally, protesters, demonstraters, students, Vietnam War, anti-war. Network: NBC.

      43. Film report on possible public park campsite. Time Code Start: 86:03. Keywords: parks, camping. Network: NBC.

      44. Film report on Japan's new Prime Minister Kakeui Tanaka. Time Code Start: 87:13. Keywords: Prime Ministers, Japanese, leaders, officials, elections, reports. Network: NBC.

      45. Federal court of appeals returns California delegates to Senator McGovern; latest CBS delegate count; court upholds decision unseating Illinois Daley delegates. Time Code Start: 89:25. Keywords: Vote, voters, voting, Presidential elections, campaigns, campaigning, candidates, primaries, voting, conventions, delegations, delegates. Network: CBS.

      46. Film interviews with Senator McGovern, Hubert H. Humphrey, Democratic Party attorney Joseph Califano, Mayor Daley's spokesman on outcome of court cases. Time Code Start: 91:36. Keywords: Presidential elections, campaigns, campaigning, primaries, candidates, lawyers, attorneys, media, interviews. Network: CBS.
    • WHCA-5527
      Weekly News Summary, Tape III.
      N/A
      Runtime: 1:00

      1. Film report on preparations for demonstrators at Miami, Florida Democratic National Convention. Time Code Start: 00:00. Keywords: conventions, Presidential elections, campaigns, primaries, voting, housing, demonstrations, rally, protesters, demonstraters, students, Vietnam War, anti-war. Network: CBS.

      2. Treasury Secretary Shultz meets with food industry about rising prices. Time Code Start: 04:34. Keywords: cabinet, advisors, meetings, food, executives, wage and price controls, freezes, prices, costs, increases, decreases, economy, economics, budgets, finances, recession, inflation, money. Network: CBS.

      3. South Vietnamese reinvade Quang Tri City. Time Code Start: 06:09. Keywords: Vietnam War, invasions. Network: CBS.

      4. Report on Hubert H. Humphrey headquarters in the Carillon Hotel, Miami Beach, Florida. Time Code Start: 07:14. Keywords: conventions, Presidential elections, campaigns, primaries, voting, speeches. Network: CBS.

      5. California and Illinois Democratic convention delegate challenges. Time Code Start: 08:38. Keywords: political parties, Democrats, Democratic Party, Presidential elections, campaigns, campaigning, candidates, primaries, voting, conventions, delegations, delegates. Network: ABC.

      6. More on Hubert H. Humphrey California challenge. Time Code Start: 09:58. Keywords: Presidential elections, campaigns, campaigning, primaries, candidates, voting, speeches. Network: ABC.

      7. Vice Presidential candidates. Time Code Start: 11:33. Keywords: Presidential elections, campaigns, campaigning, candidates. Network: ABC.

      8. Governor George Wallace leaves Holy Cross hospital for Miami, Florida. Time Code Start: 12:16. Keywords: Governors, Presidential elections, campaigns, primaries, health, hospitals. Network: ABC.

      9. "Poor Peoples Coalition" demands 750 seats on floor of convention. Time Code Start: 14:24. Keywords: Presidential elections, delegates, organizations, poverty. Network: ABC.

      10. "Yippies" non-delegates set up at designated campsites. Time Code Start: 17:01. Keywords: Vote, voters, voting, Presidential elections, campaigns, campaigning, candidates, primaries, voting, conventions, delegations, delegates. Network: ABC.

      11. South Vietnamese troops reinvade Quang Tri. Time Code Start: 18:42. Keywords: Vietnam War, invasions. Network: ABC.

      12. U.S. combat casualties. Time Code Start: 21:34. Keywords: Vietnam War, killed in action, KIA, death tolls, fatalities, casualty, casualties, military, troops. Network: ABC.

      13. Reasoner: Commentary on press humor. Time Code Start: 22:06. Keywords: media, newspapers, magazines, publications, humorous, funny pages, politcal cartoons. Network: ABC.

Context (External Sources)