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June 2, 1970

Introduction

This almanac page for Tuesday, June 2, 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.

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Schedule and Public Documents

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Meetings With Foreign Leaders

Memorandums to Federal Agencies

Acts Approved by the President

  • H.R. 11372 -- Public Law 91-274
    An Act to amend the Act entitled "An Act to authorize the pertition or sale of Inherited interests in allotted lands in the Tulalip Reservation, Washington, and for other purposes", approved June 18, 1956 (70 Stat. 290).
  • H.R. 12878 -- Public Law 91-275
    An Act to amend the Act of August 9, 1955, to authorize longer ,term leases of Indian lands at the Yavapal-Prescott Community Reservation in Arizona.
  • S. 952 -- Public Law 91-272
    An Act to provide for the appointment of additional district judges, and for other purposes.
  • S. 2624 -- Public Law 91-271
    An Act to improve the judlalal machinery in customs courts by amending the statutory provisions relating to judicial actions and administrative proceedings in customs matters, and for other purposes.
  • S. 3818 -- Public Law 91-273
    An Act to authorize appropriations to the Atomic Energy Commission in accordance with section 261 of the Atonic Energy Act of 1954, as amended, and for other purposes.

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 President today transmitted to the Congress the annual report of the Commodity Credit Corporation for fiscal year 1969 (30 pp., processed).
  • The President has accepted with regret the resignation of Roger A. Freeman, Special Assistant to the President, who is returning to Stanford University's Hoover Institution on War, Revolution, and Peace after a year's leave of absence.

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President's Office Files

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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 2, 1970

    Back in DC. Caldera arrival and State Dinner are the only scheduled activities. President spent all afternoon at EOB working on speech.

    Called me at 2:00 for report, discussed a few schedule possibilities. Anxious to pile some things on for latter part of week. But won't do Ehrlichman's proposed visit to Columbia, MD with Cabinet UAC.

    Had me over for two hours at 5:00, general chat while he was waiting for Buchanan to finish latest draft this afternoon. I told him market only off .75 on big day, strong at end. He was delighted, since this makes a week with overall gain of 79 points, a record. President called Bunny Lasker to gloat a bit.

    Also told him about Gallup poll for Sunday which has him up another 2 points. Absolutely remarkable since it was taken two weeks ago when media had us at the absolute bottom. Shows people have some sense in spite of all they see, hear, and read. President is at 59 approval, which is darn good in normal time - unbelievable now. In spite of Cambodia, the economy, the students and the press.

    All this good news got him cranking a bit - and I did it on purpose to get him up for tomorrow night. I really don't think things are nearly as bad as our press "friends" are trying to make it appear.

    Ehrlichman, Rumsfeld and I had long meeting, mainly regarding Congressional relations and need for new basic approach. Figured one out, and I discussed later with President. Makes sense. Based on separation of two branches - carry our case to people and through them to Congress, instead of direct. And stop catering and dealing. Will downgrade White House Liaison Office - and handle each bill on a pragmatic ad hoc basis with our, or the Departmental, guy as the project manager for the whole deal, including Congress and PR. A much better way to do it. President really pleased with the idea.

    Also considerable discussion of OMB problem - need to get control and our successor to Mayo named, before he takes it over and molds it completely his way.
  • Handwritten diary entry (JPG)

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National Security Documents

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Vol. VI, Vietnam, January 1969-July 1970

Vietnam, January 1969-July 1970

  • 315. National Security Decision Memorandum 63 , Washington, June 2, 1970

    Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 363, Subject Files, NSDM 51–96. Top Secret; Sensitive. On March 17 Sullivan, as chairman of the Ad Hoc Group on Vietnam, sent Kissinger a memorandum proposing an organization for more effective coordination of psychological operations against Vietnamese Communists. (Ibid., RG 59, S/S–Ex Files: Lot 83 D 305, NSDM 63)

Vol. XII, Soviet Union, January 1969-October 1970

Expansion of the Kissinger-Dobrynin Channel and Further Discussions on the Middle East, December 11, 1969-July 28, 1970

  • 159. Memorandum of Conversation , Washington, June 2, 1970, 3 p.m.

    Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 712, Country Files, Europe, USSR, Vol. VIII. Secret; Nodis. Parts I–III, were drafted by Dubs on June 3. The meeting was held in Rogers’ office.

Vol. XX, Southeast Asia, 1969-1972

Thailand

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

The Cease-Fire Agreement

  • 120. Memorandum of Conversation, Washington, June 2, 1970, 3 p.m.

    Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 1159, Saunders Files, Middle East Negotiations Files, Middle East Settlement—US–USSR Talks. Secret; Nodis. Drafted on June 3 by Adolph Dubs. The conversation took place in the Secretary’s office. The memorandum is Part I of III; Parts II (NATO) and III (SALT) are attached. All three parts are printed in Foreign Relations, 1969–1976, volume XII, Soviet Union, January 1969–October 1970, Document 159. Saunders summarized the meeting for Kissinger in a June 8 memorandum; see ibid., Document 162.

Vol. XL, Germany and Berlin, 1969-1972

Germany and Berlin, 1969-1972

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

Chemical and Biological Warfare; Geneva Protocol; Biological Weapons Convention

  • 193. Memorandum From Michael Guhin of the National Security Council Staff to the President’s Assistant for National Security Affairs (Kissinger), Washington, June 2, 1970

    Guhin forwarded, and Kissinger approved, a memorandum to Secretary of Defense Laird requesting his recommendations on the destruction of biological weapons, future candidates for the Directorate of Biological Operations, and the transfer of biological weapons facilities.

    Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, NSC Institutional Files (H-Files), Boxes H–212 and H–213, NSDM 35. Secret. Sent for action. Sent through Robert Behr (NSC). Kissinger wrote on the memorandum, “Doesn’t need Pres. Give Laird 2 weeks in memo.” Rather than forwarding the memorandum at Tab I to the President, Kissinger initialed approval for him. The memorandum to Laird at Tab A, revised to provide a two week deadline, is Document 195.

Vol. E-5, Part 2, Documents on North Africa, 1969-1972

Libya

Vol. E-10, Documents on American Republics, 1969-1972

Haiti

  • 392. Memorandum From Viron P. Vaky of the National Security Council to the President’s Assistant for National Security Affairs (Kissinger), Washington, June 2, 1970. , Washington, June 2, 1970

    National Security Council staff member Vaky forwarded a copy of NSSM–70 Study on Haiti for President’s Assistant for National Security Affairs Kissinger to review in preparation for the June 11 Review Group Meeting. The cover memorandum, which is printed here, briefly describes NSSM–70 study’s key points.

    Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, NSC Institutional Files (H-Files), Box H–45, Senior Review Group Meetings, Haiti and Cuba 6/11/70. Secret. Sent for action. Attached but not published is the attached January 8 NSSM 70 Study on Haiti. The memorandum was not initialed by Vaky. The Senior Review Group did not meet on June 11; Kissinger decided to ask for agency positions on the options and present them to the President. (Memorandum from Vaky to Kissinger, October 14; ibid., Box H–222, NSDM 94)

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Audiovisual Holdings

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Roll WHPO-3601 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: Color

  • Frame(s): WHPO-3601-02-36, La Casa Pacifica flower gardens and grounds. 6/2/1970, San Clemente, California Western White House, La Casa Pacifica.

Roll WHPO-3602 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

  • Frame(s): WHPO-3602-01-02, President Nixon with police officials in Knoxville, Tennessee. 6/2/1970, Knoxville, Tennessee unk. President Nixon.
  • Frame(s): WHPO-3602-03-09, President Nixon on Air Force One (AF1). 6/2/1970, Knoxville, Tennessee En route. President Nixon, John Smith.
  • Frame(s): WHPO-3602-10-24, President Nixon meeting military officials on the Cambodia Sanctuary Operation, before he gives his radio address on June 3. 6/2/1970, Washington, D.C. White House. President Nixon.
  • Frame(s): WHPO-3602-25-30, President Nixon with presidential aide Tim Elbourne's parents. 6/2/1970, Washington, D.C. Andrews AFB. President Nixon.

Roll WHPO-3603 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: Color

  • Frame(s): WHPO-3603-04A, President Nixon and Pat Nixon walking on the driveway past the public audience of Venezuelan President Rafael Caldera's White House arrival ceremony. Pershing's Own buglers insignia banner seen from balcony above White House entrance. White House Security guards are wearing their new white jacket Regency style uniforms with black caps and gold shoulder braid swag, black trousers with gold stripe. 6/2/1970, Washington, D.C. White House South Lawn. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, guests, military personnel.
  • Frame(s): WHPO-3603-04A-24A, President Nixon and Pat Nixon participating in White House arrival welcoming ceremony for Venezuela's President Rafael Caldera. 6/2/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, South Lawn. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Rafael Caldera, Mrs. Alicia Caldera, Ambassador Mosbacher, Secretary of State William Rogers, Adele Rogers, General Westmoreland.
  • Frame(s): WHPO-3603-18A, President Nixon and President Rafael Caldera of Venezuela walking with officials towards the White House entrance after the arrival ceremony. White House Security guards salute at attention (shown wearing new white Regency style uniforms with gold shoulder braid swag, gold striped black trousers and holstered handguns). Pat Nixon is walking with Mrs. Alicia Caldera nearby. 6/2/1970, Washington, D.C. White House South Lawn. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Rafael Caldera, Mrs. Alicia Caldera, Ambassador Mosbacher, Secretary of State William Rogers, Adele Rogers, General Westmoreland.

Roll WHPO-3604 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: Color

  • Frame(s): WHPO-3604-02-16, President Nixon and Pat Nixon participating in welcoming ceremonies for Rafael Caldera (President of Venezuela) and his wife, Alicia Caldera. 6/2/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, South Lawn. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Rafael Caldera, Mrs. Alicia Caldera, Ambassador Mosbacher, Secretary of State William Rogers, Adele Rogers, General Westmoreland.

Roll WHPO-3605 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: Color

  • Frame(s): WHPO-3605-02A-22A, President Nixon and Pat Nixon participating in the arrival ceremony for Rafael Caldera (President of Venezuela) and Mrs. Caldera. 6/2/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, South Lawn. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Rafael Caldera, Mrs. Alicia Caldera, Ambassador Mosbacher, Secretary of State William Rogers, Adele Rogers, General Westmoreland.
  • Frame(s): WHPO-3605-03A, President Nixon greeting President of Venezuela Rafael Caldera upon his arrival on the White House grounds before the arrival ceremony. Pat Nixon stands nearby on the red carpet. 6/2/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, South Lawn. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Rafael Caldera, Mrs. Alicia Caldera, possibly General William Westmoreland.
  • Frame(s): WHPO-3605-15A, President Nixon and President of Venezuela Rafael Caldera stand on the reviewing platform watching the Marine marching band pass by during the arrival ceremony. Pershing's Own buglers (President's Own) stand along the White House balcony visible in the background. Public audience visible on lawn. 6/2/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, South Lawn. President Nixon, Rafael Caldera, Pat Nixon, Mrs. Alicia Caldera, Ambassador Emil Mosbacher, Secretary of State William Rogers, Adele Rogers, General Westmoreland, Marine marching band, audience.

Roll WHPO-3606 Photographer: Schumacher, Karl | Color or B&W: Color

  • Frame(s): WHPO-3606-01-06, President Nixon and Pat Nixon participating in welcoming ceremonies for Rafael Caldera (President of Venezuela) and his wife. 6/2/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, South Lawn. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Rafael Caldera, Ambassador Mosbacher, Secretary of State Rogers, General Westmoreland.

Roll WHPO-3607 Photographer: Schumacher, Karl | Color or B&W: B&W

  • Frame(s): WHPO-3607-01-11, Vice President Agnew being interviewed by Young Americans for Freedom. 6/2/1970, Washington, D.C. Vice Presidential Office. Spiro Agnew.
  • Frame(s): WHPO-3607-12-18, Vice President Agnew in his EOB office during a meeting with Rafael Caldera (President of Venezuela). 6/2/1970, Washington, D.C. Vice Presidential Office. Agnew, Rafael Caldera.

Roll WHPO-3608 Photographer: Schumacher, Karl | Color or B&W: B&W

  • Frame(s): WHPO-3608-02A-08A, Vice President Agnew in his EOB office during a meeting with Rafael Caldera (President of Venezuela). 6/2/1970, Washington, D.C. Vice Presidential Office. Spiro Agnew, Rafael Caldera.

Roll WHPO-3609 Photographer: Kightlinger, Jack | Color or B&W: Color

  • Frame(s): WHPO-3609-03-07, Young men and a bicycle. 6/2/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, South Grounds. Unknown.
  • Frame(s): WHPO-3609-08-15, President Nixon and Pat Nixon at the State Dinner dinner for President of Venezuela Rafael Caldera and Mrs. Caldera. 6/2/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, State Dining Room. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Rafael Caldera, Alicia Caldera.

Roll WHPO-3610 Photographer: Kightlinger, Jack | Color or B&W: Color

  • Frame(s): WHPO-3610-04-15, President Nixon and Pat Nixon arriving at the State Dinner dinner for President of Venezuela Rafael Caldera and Mrs. Caldera. 6/2/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, State Dining Room. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Rafael Caldera, Alicia Caldera.
  • Frame(s): WHPO-3610-16-31, State Dinner held in-honor of Rafael Caldera (President of Venezuela) and his wife. 6/2/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, State Dining Room. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Rafael Caldera, Alicia Caldera.

Roll WHPO-3612 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: B&W

  • Frame(s): WHPO-3612-04-31, Edward Miller being sworn in as Chairman of NLRB. 6/2/1970, Washington, D.C. White House. Edward Miller.

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B - Vice-Presidential (Agnew and Ford)

  • WHCA-SR-B-069
    Remarks to federal interns-East Garden. (6/2/1970)

    Runtime: 10:25

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

J - Entertainment at the White House

  • WHCA-SR-J-127
    Vikki Carr [see P-700603]. (6/2/1970)

    Runtime: 33:00:00

    Keywords: Musician, musicians, music, celebrities, performance, popular music, jazz, country music, country western music

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

P - Formal Presidential Remarks

  • WHCA-SR-P-700601
    Arrival ceremony for President Rafael Caldera, with President Caldera. (6/2/1970)

    Runtime: 2:07

    Original Format: 1/4-inch reel-to-reel audiotape. Original source type: Original.
  • WHCA-SR-P-700602
    Remarks by President Nixon in toast at dinner for President caldera, with President Caldera. (6/2/1970)

    Runtime: 9:00

    Original Format: 1/4-inch reel-to-reel audiotape. Original source type: Original.
  • WHCA-SR-P-700603
    Remarks by President Nixon prior to after-dinner entertainment by Vicki Carr [see J-127]. (6/2/1970)

    Runtime: 5:00

    Keywords: Musician, musicians, music, celebrities, performance

    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-3738
    "First Tuesday". Tricia Nixon, Mike Wallace.
    CBS
    Runtime: 1:00
  • WHCA-3739
    "First Tuesday". includes segment on Green Berets
    All networks
    Runtime: 1:00
  • WHCA-3745
    Weekly News Summary.
    All networks
    Runtime: 0:30

    3. Report on President Nixon's Indochina delegation. Time Code Start: 04:08. Keywords: Presidents, organizations, diplomats, diplomacy, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam War. Network: CBS.

    4. Clark: White House Director of Communications Herb Klein gives details about upcoming fact finding Congressmen group trip to Cambodia. Time Code Start: 05:29. Keywords: cabinet, advisors, House of Representatives, travel, trips, Vietnam War, Cambodian, tours, media, press conferences, news conferences, interviews. Network: ABC.

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