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June 18, 1970

Introduction

This almanac page for Thursday, June 18, 1970, 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: Wednesday, June 17, 1970

Next Date: Friday, June 19, 1970

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 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.

    Awards and Citations

    • Presidential Unit Citation (6 Weekly Comp. Pres. Doc. 785, June 18, 1970)
      Announcement of Award to SEAL Team TWO, United States Navy.

    Congress, Communications to

    • Food for Peace Program (6 Weekly Comp. Pres. Doc. 786, June 18, 1970)
      The President's Message to the Congress Transmitting the Report on the Program for 1969.

    News Conferences

    • President's Commission on Campus Unrest (6 Weekly Comp. Pres. Doc. 783, June 18, 1970)
      Press Conference of Commission Chairman William W. Scranton and Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare Robert H. Finch Following a Meeting With the President.

    Statements Other Than Presidential

    • Social Services Program (6 Weekly Comp. Pres. Doc. 786, June 18, 1970)
      Statement by Secretary Robert H. Finch Announcing Submission of Proposals to Reform the Human Service Program of the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare.

    Checklist of White House Press Releases

    The releases listed below, made public by the Office of the White House Press Secretary during the period covered by this issue, are not included in the issue.

    • Press conference of Robert H. Finch, Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare, Edward F. Zigler, Director, Office of Child Development, John D Twiname, Administrator, Social and Rehabilitation Service, and Robert E. Patricelli, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare, on the social services program.

    Digest of Other White House Announcements

    Following is a listing of items of general interest which were announced in the press but not made public as formal White House press releases during the period covered by this issue. Appointments requiring Senate approval are not included since they appear in the list of nominations submitted to the Senate, below.

    • The Chairmen-elect of the 25 Federal Executive Boards met with the President at the White House.
    • Delegates and award winners attending the 20th annual National Leadership Conference and Awards Program of Religious Heritage of America met with the President at the White House. The President is the 1970 recipient of the group's Churchman of the Year Award.
    • Jacob D. Beam, United States Ambassador to the Soviet Union, met with the President at the White House for periodic consultation.
    • The President met with Capt. Dale C. Hupe and other members of the crew of the TWA jetliner which was hijacked recently.
    • The President hosted a reception for representatives of the Advertising Council in the East Room at the White House.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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. VI, Vietnam, January 1969-July 1970

    Vietnam, January 1969-July 1970

    • 328. Backchannel Message From Colonel Jonathan Ladd to the President’s Deputy Assistant for National Security Affairs (Haig) , Phnom Penh, June 18, 1970

      Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Kissinger Office Files, Box 85, Country Files, Far East, Cambodia, Phnom Penh (Mr. Ladd 4 of 4). Top Secret; Sensitive; Exclusively Eyes Only. [text not declassified] In a telephone conversation on June 18 at 6 p.m., the President told Haig to initiate actions to get additional South Vietnamese forces engaged in Cambodia, open up Route 1, and get a Thai regiment to Cambodia. Haig told the President that he had received a message from Ladd. Nixon asked: “Is he on the job and working?” Haig responded that Ladd was “going to start screaming for shipments. For stuff they need for psychological reasons.” Nixon stated: “If they need trucks and armored vehicles, get them in there. Just get them in there. There are certainly plenty of them over there. I hope he realizes what we expect of him. Needle the hell out of him. I expect a report every 12 hours.” (Library of Congress, Manuscript Division, Kissinger Papers, Box 363, Telephone Conversations, Chronological File)

    Vol. XX, Southeast Asia, 1969-1972

    Indonesia

    Vol. XXI, Chile, 1969-1973

    A Spoiling Operation: The 1970 Chilean Presidential Election, January 1-September 4, 1970

    Vol. XXIII, Arab-Israeli Dispute, 1969-1972

    The Cease-Fire Agreement

    • 128. National Security Decision Memorandum 66, Washington, June 18, 1970

      Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, NSC Institutional Files (H-Files), Box H–217, National Security Decision Memoranda. Secret; Nodis; Exclusively Eyes Only. A copy was sent to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

    Vol. XXIX, Eastern Mediterranean, 1969-1972

    Turkey

    Vol. XL, Germany and Berlin, 1969-1972

    Germany and Berlin, 1969-1972

    • 90. Memorandum From the President’s Assistant for National Security Affairs (Kissinger) to President Nixon, Washington, June 18, 1970

      Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 683, Country Files, Europe, Germany, Vol. V. Confidential. Sent for information. In a June 15 memorandum to Kissinger, Sonnenfeldt explained that he had done a report on the state elections “in the form of a memorandum for the President, should you care to forward it.” (Ibid.) A stamped note on the memorandum indicates that the President saw it. According to another copy, Hyland drafted the memorandum on June 15. (Library of Congress, Manuscript Division, Kissinger Papers, Box CL 290, Memoranda to the President, 1969–74, May–June 1970)

    Vol. E-1, Documents on Global Issues, 1969-1972

    Oceans Policy

    • 377. Circular Airgram CA-3320 From the Department of State to All Diplomatic Posts, Washington, June 18, 1970, 1305Z

      The Department requested posts to communicate U.S. sea law positions to host governments and solicit responses. The Department also addressed confusion about two parallel, but separate initiatives, one dealing with uses of the seabed, and the other concerning the regime for of the waters above the seabeds.

      Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Files 1970-73, POL 33-6. Confidential. Drafted by Salisbury and Harrison on June 16; cleared by McIntyre, E, S/FW, L, Oxman, and the Departments of Defense and Interior; and approved by Stevenson. Attached but not published were Richardson’s May 27 statement, a Questions and Answers paper, a Factsheet, and Stevenson’s February 18 speech.

    Vol. E-2, Documents on Arms Control and Nonproliferation, 1969-1972

    Chemical and Biological Warfare; Geneva Protocol; Biological Weapons Convention

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

    India and Pakistan: Pre-Crisis, January 1969-February 1971

    • 67. Telegram 96236 From the Department of State to the Embassy in Pakistan, Washington, June 18, 1970, 2220Z

      The Department instructed Ambassador Farland to inform Pakistani President Yahya about President Nixon’s decision on arms supplies for Pakistan.

      Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Files 1970–73, DEF 12–5 PAK. Secret; Immediate; Nodis. Drafted by Van Hollen on June 17; cleared by Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Policy Plans and National Security Affairs Robert J. Pranger (DOD/ISA), Director of the Office of Military Assistance and Sales Christian Chapman (PM/MAS), William F. Spengler (NEA/PAF), Sisco, David Abshire (H), and Saunders; and approved by Rogers. Saunders sent a draft of the telegram to Kissinger on June 18 under a covering memorandum. A handwritten notation by Saunders on the memorandum indicates that Kissinger revised and cleared the telegram. (Ibid., Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 624, Country Files, Middle East, Pakistan, Vol. II, 1 Dec 69–Sept 70) Telegram 96481 to Rawalpindi, June 18, cited at the conclusion of the telegram, provided Farland with the rationale underlying the policy decision. (Ibid., RG 59, Central Files 1970–73, DEF 12–5 PAK)

  • 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 of many of these transcripts can be found on the Yale University Library website.

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-3696 Photographer: Schumacher, Karl | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-3696-02A-11A, President Nixon meeting with Robert H. Finch and William Scranton, a member of the President's Commission on Campus Unrest. 6/18/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, Robert Finch, William Scranton.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-3696-11A, President Nixon seated during a meeting with Robert H. Finch and William Scranton, a member of the President's Commission on Campus Unrest in the Oval Office. 6/18/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, Robert Finch, William Scranton.

    Roll WHPO-3697 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-3697-01-02, President Nixon attending a meeting with Chairmen of the Federal Executive Board. 6/18/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, Cabinet Room. President Nixon.

    Roll WHPO-3698 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-3698-01-04, President Nixon meeting with Robert H. Finch and William Scranton (Member of the President's Commission on Campus Unrest). 6/18/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, Robert Finch, William Scranton.

    Roll WHPO-3699 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-3699-02-36, Pat Nixon attending a "Summer in the Parks" program for young people. 6/18/1970, Washington, D.C. Pat Nixon.

    Roll WHPO-3700 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-3700-01A-29A, President Nixon standing with Special Assistant Virginia Knauer during a meeting in the Oval Office. 6/18/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, Virginia Knauer.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-3700-10A, President Nixon standing with Special Assistant Virginia Knauer during a meeting in the Oval Office. 6/18/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, Virginia Knauer.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-3700-14A, President Nixon seated at his desk with Special Assistant Virginia Knauer during a meeting in the Oval Office. 6/18/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, Virginia Knauer.

    Roll WHPO-3701 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-3701-01-08, President Nixon in the Oval Office during a meeting with Special Assistant Virginia Knauer and W. Clement Stone of the Combined Insurance Company of America. 6/18/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, Virginia Knauer, William Clement Stone.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-3701-08A, President Nixon standing in the Oval Office during a meeting with Special Assistant Virginia Knauer and W. Clement Stone of the Combined Insurance Company of America. 6/18/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, Virginia Knauer, William Clement Stone.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-3701-09-10, President Nixon presenting the Churchman of the Year Award to George W. Romney, Secretary of HUD and recipient of the Lay Churchman of the Year Award, Archbishop iakovos, Clergyman of the Year Award. Mrs. Edward C. Moynihan, Churchwoman of the Year Award. John A. O'Brien, Reverend, University of Notre Dame and Hall of fame Gold Medal Award. Eddy Schurlock, associate of Mr. Stonets. 6/18/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, George W. Romney, W. Clement Stone, Combined Insurance Company of America. Archbishop iakovos, Clergyman of the Year Award. Mrs. Edward C. Moynihan, Churchwoman of the Year Award. John A. O'Brien, Reverend, University of Notre Dame and Hall of fame Gold Medal Award. Eddy Schurlock, associate of Mr. Stonets.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-3701-14-20, President Nixon meeting with Dennis Carpenter (California State Chairman) and his son, Kenneth Carpenter. 6/18/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, Dennis Carpenter, Kenneth Carpenter, Harry S. Dent.

    Roll WHPO-3702 Photographer: Schumacher, Karl | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-3702-02-10, President Nixon presenting the Churchman of the Year Award to George W. Romney, Secretary of HUD and recipient of the Lay Churchman of the Year Award, Archbishop iakovos, Clergyman of the Year Award. Mrs. Edward C. Moynihan, Churchwoman of the Year Award. John A. O'Brien, Reverend, University of Notre Dame and Hall of fame Gold Medal Award. Eddy Schurlock, associate of Mr. Stonets. 6/18/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, George W. Romney, W. Clement Stone, Combined Insurance Company of America. Archbishop iakovos, Clergyman of the Year Award. Mrs. Edward C. Moynihan, Churchwoman of the Year Award. John A. O'Brien, Reverend, University of Notre Dame and Hall of fame Gold Medal Award. Eddy Schurlock, associate of Mr. Stonets.

    Roll WHPO-3703 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-3703-01A-04A, President Nixon meeting with Ambassador Jacob Beam and NSC official Helmut Sonnenfeldt. 6/18/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, Jacob Beam, Helmut Sonnenfeldt.

    Roll WHPO-3704 Photographer: Schumacher, Karl | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-3704-01-20, President Nixon meeting with employees of Trans-World Airlines who were aboard a hijacked airliner. 6/18/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, F.C. Wiser (President TWA). TWA Crew members and Wives: Captain Dale Hupe, Mrs Hupe, Captain Billy N. Williams, Mrs. Billy Williams, Mr. and Mrs. D.C. Salmonson, Mr. and Mrs. James A. Hankins. TWA hostess or stewardess crew: Miss Renee Aulberry, Miss Jeanne Laughlin, Miss Robyn Urrea.

    Roll WHPO-3705 Photographer: Schumacher, Karl | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-3705-03A-13A, President Nixon meeting with employees of Trans-World Airlines who were aboard a hijacked airliner. 6/18/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, F.C. Wiser (President TWA). TWA Crew members and Wives: Captain Dale Hupe, Mrs Hupe, Captain Billy N. Williams, Mrs. Billy Williams, Mr. and Mrs. D.C. Salmonson, Mr. and Mrs. James A. Hankins. TWA hostess or stewardess crew: Miss Renee Aulberry, Miss Jeanne Laughlin, Miss Robyn Urrea.

    Roll WHPO-3706 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-3706-01-10, President Nixon meeting with Congressmen Wendell Wyatt and John Dellenback. 6/18/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, Mr. Wyatt, Mr. Dellenback.

    Roll WHPO-3707 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-3707-01A-17A, President Nixon with representatives of the Congressional Page School. 6/18/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-3707-20A-22A, President Nixon meeting with Congressman Vernon Thompson. 6/18/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, Vernon Thompson.

    Roll WHPO-3708 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-3708-01A-34A, President Nixon meeting with employees of Trans-World Airlines who were aboard a hijacked airliner. 6/18/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, F.C. Wiser (President TWA). TWA Crew members and Wives: Captain Dale Hupe, Mrs Hupe, Captain Billy N. Williams, Mrs. Billy Williams, Mr. and Mrs. D.C. Salmonson, Mr. and Mrs. James A. Hankins. TWA hostess or stewardess crew: Miss Renee Aulberry, Miss Jeanne Laughlin, Miss Robyn Urrea.

    Roll WHPO-3709 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-3709-02A-14A, White House Expo of "Summer in the Parks" program. 6/18/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, South Lawn. Pat Nixon.

    Roll WHPO-3710 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-3710-02A-36A, White House Expo of "Summer in the Parks" program. 6/18/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, South Lawn. Pat Nixon.

    Roll WHPO-3711 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-3711-02A-22A, 24A-36A, White House Expo of "Summer in the Parks" program. 6/18/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, South Lawn. Pat Nixon.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-3711-23A, Pat Nixon painting on a large balloon, while children hold it for her, on the White house grounds during the White House Expo of the "Summer in the Parks" program. 6/18/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, South Lawn. Pat Nixon, unidentified children.

    Roll WHPO-3712 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-3712-02-18, White House Expo of "Summer in the Parks" program. 6/18/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, South Lawn. Pat Nixon.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-3712-11, Pat Nixon sitting with a crowd of children during a White House Expo of the "Summer in the Parks" program. 6/18/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, South Lawn. Pat Nixon, children.

    Roll WHPO-3713 Photographer: Grove, Andrew | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-3713-02-22, White House Expo of "Summer in the Parks" program. 6/18/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, South Lawn. Pat Nixon.

    Roll WHPO-3714 Photographer: Grove, Andrew | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-3714-03-25, White House Expo of the "Summer in the Parks" program. 6/18/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, South Lawn. Pat Nixon, unidentified women, Press corps reporters and photographers, Helen Thomas.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-3714-24, Pat Nixon standing with children during the White House Expo of the "Summer in the Parks" program. 6/18/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, South Lawn. Pat Nixon, unidentified children.

    Roll WHPO-3715 Photographer: Grove, Andrew | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-3715-02-36, White House Expo of "Summer in the Parks" program. 6/18/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, South Lawn,. Pat Nixon.

  • 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-198
      Press briefing by Robert Finch and William Scranton. (6/18/1970, Press Center, White House)

      Runtime: 14:00

      Keywords: Press conferences, news conferences, interviews, media

      Production credits: Audio feed supplied by WHCA; Recorded by RIN (initials of WHCA engineer)

      Original Format: 1/4-inch reel-to-reel audiotape. Original source type: Original.
    • WHCA-SR-H-199
      Press briefing by Ronald Ziegler, Robert Patricelli, Robert Finch, and John Twinam. (6/18/1970, Press Center, White House)

      Runtime: 18:00

      Keywords: Press conferences, news conferences, interviews, media, press secretary

      Production credits: Audio feed supplied by WHCA; Recorded by RIN (initials of WHCA engineer)

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

    P - Formal Presidential Remarks

    • WHCA-SR-P-700613
      Remarks by President Nixon at reception for Advertising Council. (6/18/1970, White House East Room)

      Runtime: 0:13:05

      Production credits: Audio feed supplied by WHCA; Recorded by ADS (initials of WHCA engineer)

      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-3755
      Weekly News Summary.
      All networks
      Runtime: 0:31

      13. Report on the environment. Time Code Start: 24:37. Keywords: ecology, environment, mountains, lakes, rivers, clean air, Environmental Protection Agency, EPA. Network: CBS.

      14. First Lady Pat Nixon on the White House Lawn (for "Summer in the Parks" Program). Time Code Start: 28:43. Keywords: Presidents, families, wife, youth, programs, activities. Network: CBS.

Context (External Sources)