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June 1, 1971

Introduction

This almanac page for Tuesday, June 1, 1971, 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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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)
    Tuesday, June 1st. Press conference day. The President spent the whole day over at the EOB getting ready for the 8:30 telecast tonight. He called over a number of times on some of his normal specific questions like: How many jobs would be affected by the Lockheed contract?; what the situation is on gun control?; and that kind of thing. He did come over for a few minutes at noon for an open hour session and had me in for a while to discuss some staff odds and ends, particularly on moving some people around. He wants to see Finch this week and wants to get the decision on Rumsfeld and get that settled, one way or the other. He also told me to be sure the staff understands nobody is to give any political backgrounders from now on; they're to flatly refuse to discuss the subject. Kissinger came charging in during the day, all distressed because he had discovered a...

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    DECLASSIFIED - E.O. 13526, Sect. 3.4: by MS, NARA, June 12, 2013
    Audio Cassette 8, Side B, Withdrawn Item Number 4 [AC-8(B) Sel 4-1]
    Duration: 8 seconds

    ...cable in which Burgas, our man in Cairo, refers to Sadat's offer to remove the Soviet operational forces from Egypt.
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    Henry says he would support such a move, but he doesn't see how we could get it, and he would like to know the quid pro quo. What really is bothering him is he thinks Rogers is engaged in secret negotiations, that the President knows about it and isn't telling Henry. So he asked me to ask the President what he sent to Rogers last week via military aide, which the President mentioned to Rogers on the phone while both Henry and I were in there; and also, the direct question: Is Rogers conducting a secret negotiation...

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    DECLASSIFIED - E.O. 13526, Sect. 3.4: by MS, NARA, June 12, 2013
    Audio Cassette 8, Side B, Withdrawn Item Number 4 [AC-8(B) Sel 4-2]
    Duration: 1 seconds

    with Sadat...
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    ...that Kissinger doesn't know about? Henry says if he is, then he, Henry, will have to quit, that he can't tolerate something of that sort.

    The President's reaction to the press conference was that it was a sorry performance by the press, particularly their emoting about May Day. They did ask him four questions on the demonstrators, and it's obvious where their sympathies lie. It gave him a chance, however, to hit his law and order positions hard, and I think worked very much to his advantage and the press' disadvantage, although that's not what they intended.

    End of June 1st.
  • Original audio recording (MP3)

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Vol. VII, Vietnam, July 1970-January 1972

The Consequences of Operation Lan Som 719 and the Search for a Settlement, April 8-October 6, 1971

Vol. XIX, Part 2, Japan, 1969-1972

April-October 1971: Change and Reassessment

  • 73. Memorandum of Conversation, Washington, June 1, 1971, 4:30 p.m.

    Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 554, Country Files, Far East, Okinawa, Vol. II, 1971 and 1972. Secret. The meeting was held in Kissinger’s office. Holdridge sent Kissinger talking points for this meeting in a memorandum of June 1. (Ibid., Box 536, Country Files, Far East, Japan, Vol. IV, 1 Jan–June 30, 1971)

Vol. XXI, Chile, 1969-1973

Cool and Correct: The U.S. Response to the Allende Administration, November 5, 1970-December 31, 1972

Vol. XXXIX, European Security

MBFR and the Conference on European Security, December 1970-December 1971

Vol. E-16, Documents on Chile, 1969-1973

Cool and Correct: The U.S. Response to the Allende Administration, November 5, 1970-December 31, 1972

  • 71. Telegram From the Embassy in Chile to the Department of State, Santiago, June 1, 1971, 1815Z

    Summary: In this telegram, Korry recommended that the Export-Import Bank approve the financing of Chile’s purchase of Boeing aircraft without reservation. He stressed that the Bank proceed without attaching the condition that the Chilean Government not use those planes to travel the Cuba–Europe route.

    Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, NSC Institutional Files (H-Files), Box H–56, SRG Meeting, Chile 6/3/71. Secret; Immediate; Exdis.

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Audiovisual Holdings

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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-6435 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

  • Frame(s): WHPO-6435-, President Nixon with Congressman Harley Staggers and Mary Kay Leavitt, 1971 Strawberry Festival Queen. 6/1/1971, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, Harley Staggers, Mary Kay Leavitt.

Roll WHPO-6436 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: Color

  • Frame(s): WHPO-6436-, President Nixon standing with Congressman Harley Staggers and Mary Kay Leavitt, 1971 Strawberry Festival Queen. 6/1/1971, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, Harley Staggers, Mary Kay Leavitt.

Roll WHPO-6437 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: B&W

  • Frame(s): WHPO-6437-01A-11A, Tricia Nixon attending a bridal shower in her honor hosted by Judy Agnew. 6/1/1971, Washington, D.C. unknown. Pat Nixon, Tricia Nixon, Julie Eisenhower, Judy Agnew, Mamie Eisenhower, guests.
  • Frame(s): WHPO-6437-12A, Tricia Nixon unwrapping presents at a bridal shower in her honor hosted by Mrs. Judy Agnew. 6/1/1971, Washington, D.C. unknown. Pat Nixon, Tricia Nixon, Julie Eisenhower, Judy Agnew, Mamie Eisenhower, guests.
  • Frame(s): WHPO-6437-12A-35A, Tricia Nixon unwrapping presents at a bridal shower in her honor, hosted by Mrs. Judy Agnew. Tricia trying on a fur trimmed lingerie nightgown robe for her guests. Former First Lady Mamie Eisenhower seated next to her. 6/1/1971, Washington, D.C. unknown. Pat Nixon, Tricia Nixon, Julie Eisenhower, Judy Agnew, Mamie Eisenhower, guests.
  • Frame(s): WHPO-6437-21, Tricia Nixon unwrapping presents at a bridal shower in her honor, hosted by Mrs. Judy Agnew. Tricia trying on a fur trimmed lingerie nightgown robe for her guests. Former First Lady Mamie Eisenhower seated next to her. 6/1/1971, Washington, D.C. unknown. Tricia Nixon, Mamie Eisenhower.

Roll WHPO-6438 Photographer: Schumacher, Karl | Color or B&W: Color

  • Frame(s): WHPO-6438-03-09, Tables laden with food and gifts for Tricia Nixon's bridal shower hosted by Judy Agnew. 6/1/1971, Washington, D.C. unknown. Judy Agnew.
  • Frame(s): WHPO-6438-10-15, Tricia Nixon with Pat Nixon, Julie Eisenhower, and Judy Agnew before a bridal shower in Tricia's honor, thrown by Judy Agnew. 6/1/1971, Washington, D.C. unknown. Pat Nixon, Tricia Nixon, Julie Eisenhower, Judy Agnew, Mamie Eisenhower, guests.
  • Frame(s): WHPO-6438-16-34, Tricia Nixon attending a bridal shower in her honor, thrown by Judy Agnew. 6/1/1971, Washington, D.C. unknown. Pat Nixon, Tricia Nixon, Julie Eisenhower, Judy Agnew, Mamie Eisenhower, guests.

Roll WHPO-6439 Photographer: Schumacher, Karl | Color or B&W: Color

  • Frame(s): WHPO-6439-01-15, Tricia Nixon attending a bridal shower in her honor, thrown by Judy Agnew. 6/1/1971, Washington, D.C. unknown. Pat Nixon, Tricia Nixon, Julie Eisenhower, Judy Agnew, Mamie Eisenhower, Martha Mitchell, guests.
  • Frame(s): WHPO-6439-16-35, Tricia Nixon unwrapping gifts and sitting with Pat Nixon, Judy Agnew, and others at her bridal shower hosted by Judy Agnew. 6/1/1971, Washington, D.C. unknown. Pat Nixon, Tricia Nixon, Julie Eisenhower, Judy Agnew, Mamie Eisenhower, Martha Mitchell, guests.
  • Frame(s): WHPO-6439-26A, Tricia Nixon unwrapping presents at a bridal shower in her honor, hosted by Mrs. Judy Agnew. Tricia trying on a fur trimmed lingerie nightgown robe for her guests. Former First Lady Mamie Eisenhower seated next to her. 6/1/1971, Washington, D.C. unknown. Tricia Nixon, Mamie Eisenhower.

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-4402
    The President At San Clemente "A Visit To The Western White House". President Nixon at La Casa Pacifica, Western White House. Indira Gandhi, Prime Minister of India.
    WETA
    Runtime: 0:30
  • WHCA-4403
    The President At Mobile, Alabama. tape was supplied by Mark Goode.
    PBS
    Runtime: 01:33:00
  • WHCA-4404
    Presidential Press Conference with Comments AND More Commentary. Pierre Salinger (former Press Secretary to President Kennedy), Trini Lopez, writer and feminist Germaine Greer.
    Daphne Productions and Roland & Jaffee Productions
    Runtime: 00:42:00
  • WHCA-4405
    "First Tuesday". Features a segment on the FBI. Richard Nixon, Walter Cronkite.
    ALL NETWORKS
    Runtime: 01:01:00
  • WHCA-4406
    "First Tuesday". Features a segment on arms spending
    WETA Public Affairs
    Runtime: 00:48:06
  • WHCA-4407
    Rush Toward Freedom: "Black Is Beautiful". 6th and final program in series. Documentary footage.
    ALL NETWORKS
    Runtime: 0:39
  • WHCA-4408
    Presidential Press Conference and Comments.
    ALL NETWORKS
    Runtime: 1:00
  • WHCA-4409
    "The Dick Cavett Show" :Poet James Baldwin, Margaret Mead, Omar Sharif.
    Undetermined
    Runtime: 01:29:27
  • WHCA-4410
    "Firing Line".
    ABC
    Runtime: 00:59:14
  • WHCA-4414
    Weekly News Summary, Tape I.
    ALL NETWORKS
    Runtime: 1:30

    31. Reasoner: South Vietnamese withdrawal from Snuol, strategic town in Cambodia. Saigon claims withdrawal was planned and only light casualties/material losses, but field reports claim some 80 tanks abandoned and 200 killed/wounded on 1 day alone and it was . Time Code Start: 01:04:33. Keywords: Vietnam War, Indochina War, Cambodia, battles, killed in action, KIA, fatalities, casualties. Network: ABC.

    32. Reasoner/Donaldson: Surprise night attacks on Americans in last 2 months have been disastrously successful, and after investigation Army believes the first attack could have been prevented or blunted - 33 Americans died in attack. Happened not only becaus. Time Code Start: 01:05:17. Keywords: Vietnam War, Indochina War, Cambodia, battles, killed in action, KIA, fatalities, casualties. Network: ABC.

    33. Reasoner/Sherwood: Biggest social event of the season in Washington - Patricia Nixon's wedding is a week away and may be record setter with cake standing at 6 feet, weigh 350 pounds and covered with cherry blossoms and brown sugar love birds. Vice Preside. Time Code Start: 01:06:53. Keywords: Presidents, families, women, weddings, marriages, celebrations, parties, food, cakes, officials, wives, charity, activities, schools, children. Network: ABC.

    34. Reasoner: Commentary. He lives in the country where the birds start chirping around 6 am, but he thinks they don't sound like birds. He suggests that maybe they are federal agents checking their signals for another day of surveillance. Asks Attorney Gener. Time Code Start: 01:09:05. Keywords: . Network: ABC.

    35. Chancellor/Kaplow: White House strongly reacts to wage increases granted to aluminum workers, amounting to 30% increase over 3 years and drive up price of aluminum 6%. President Nixon disappointed and part of pattern that must be broken to achieve stabili. Time Code Start: 01:10:44. Keywords: Presidents, criticisms, unions, manufacturing, contracts, negotiations, wages, salaries, increases, imports. Network: NBC.

    36. Chancellor: Vietnam Veterans Against the War spokesman John Kerry made impression in DC and opposition group's leader John O'Neill says Kerry doesn't speak for many of those in the armed forces and points out the lies he's made. President Nixon does the t. Time Code Start: 01:12:38. Keywords: Vietnam War, Indochina War, Veterans, organizations, anti-war, leaders, activists, criticisms. Network: NBC.

    37. Chancellor: David Stannis(?) volunteered as an FBI informant and infiltrated a group called the Seattle 8 Conspiracy Defensive Collective Headquarters. For 2 weeks he went to the offices and participated in meetings, overhearing confidential client-attorn. Time Code Start: 01:14:33. Keywords: Federal Bureau of Investigations, organizations, crime, espionage, spying, plots, conspiracy, conspiracies, bombings, terrorism, militants, activists. Network: NBC.

    38. Cronkite: Heavy fighting in Cambodia near Phnom Penh were government forces killed 200 Communist forces, another 700 by US aerial bombings in Snuol. South Vietnamese troops abandoned Snoul day before due to large enemy numbers, but US and South Vietnamese. Time Code Start: 01:18:47. Keywords: Vietnam War, Indochina War, Cambodia, battles, killed in action, KIA, fatalities, casualties. Network: CBS.

    39. Morton/Cronkite: Some Vietnam veterans believe the war they fought was a moral one, and believe in the Nixon administration and its goals to end the war. Vietnam Veterans for a Just Peace held conference following John Kerry's, rejecting the idea that the. Time Code Start: 01:19:22. Keywords: Vietnam War, Indochina War, Veterans, organizations, anti-war, leaders, activists, criticisms. Network: CBS.

    40. Serafin(?)/Cronkite: Members of the Mennonite Church from Virginia, Delaware, Pennsylvania have been coming to DC clean up after the demonstrators. Picking up trash and rebuilding park benches, which demonstrators stripped to build bonfires. Took project . Time Code Start: 01:21:35. Keywords: Religious organizations, repairs, Vietnam War, Indochina War, demonstrations, rallys, protests, protesters, demonstraters, demonstrators, anti-war. Network: CBS.

    41. Schieffer/Cronkite: POW MIA group and wives of those missing in action or prisoners visited Paris, Geneva and 9 other European capitals in attempt to have their loved ones return home, representing about 2,000 members. Say its time for the Nixon administr. Time Code Start: 01:24:27. Keywords: Vietnam Prisoner of War, Missing in Action, POW, MIA, Vietnam War, military, families, demonstrations, rallys, protesters, demonstraters, demonstrators, anti-war, women, Europe, travel. Network: CBS.

    42. Cronkite: President Nixon to hold live televised news conference at the White House, CBS to cover. . Time Code Start: 01:26:17. Keywords: media, press conferences, news conferences, interviews. Network: CBS.

    43. Schorr/Cronkite: Congress returns from Memorial Day recess. Saw the launch of a new campaign for President Nixon's controversial plan to share federal revenue with the states. Bi-partisan rescue effort for revenue sharing began on eve of the House Ways an. Time Code Start: 01:26:31. Keywords: Revenue Sharing, State and Local Fiscal Assistance Act of 1972, financial aid. Network: CBS.

    44. Cronkite: Patricia Nixon to marry Edward Cox in a week, and today they attended a shower thrown by Vice President Spiro Agnew's wife with cabinet wives and their daughters. Lovebirds, white roses and cherry blossoms to adorn the wedding cake, and the cake. Time Code Start: 01:29:11. Keywords: Presidents, families, women, weddings, marriages, celebrations, parties, food, cakes. Network: CBS.

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