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June 26, 1973

Introduction

This almanac page for Tuesday, June 26, 1973, 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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Archival Holdings

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President's Office Files

The President's Office Files consists of materials drawn together by the Special Files Unit from several administrative subdivisions within the White House Office. It is the handwriting and sensitive papers sent to the Staff Secretary that now comprise much of the President's Office Files. Visit the finding aid to learn more.

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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.

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Vol. X, Vietnam, January 1973-July 1975

Congressional Restrictions, General Warfare, June 19, 1973-February 25, 1975

Vol. XVIII, China, 1973-1976

Political Turmoil in the United States, June 1973-September 1974

Vol. XXI, Chile, 1969-1973

"That Chilean Guy May Have Some Problems": The Downfall of Salvador Allende, January-September 1973

  • 333. Message From the Station in Chile to the Central Intelligence Agency, Santiago, June 26, 1973

    Source: Central Intelligence Agency, DDO Registry, DDO Policy and Management Files, 1974, June 26, Job 80–00012A, Box 3, Folder 6. Secret; Priority. The message is printed from a previously redacted copy; the original was examined by the editor but a copy was not provided for inclusion in this volume.

Vol. XXX, Greece; Cyprus; Turkey, 1973-1976

Greece

Vol. E-3, Documents on Global Issues, 1973-1976

Space and Telecommunications

Vol. E-11, Part 1, Documents on Mexico; Central America; and the Caribbean, 1973-1976

Mexico

  • 56. Memorandum From Secretary of State Rogers to President Nixon, Washington, June 26, 1973

    Summary: Rogers reported on the first round of talks between Brownell and Mexican officials on the proposed resolution to the Colorado River salinity problem.

    Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Institutional Files, National Security Study Memoranda, Box H–197, NSSM 173. Confidential. In telegram 4356 from Mexico City, June 18, McBride reported on a discussion with Echeverría in which the Mexican President noted that Rabasa was “optimistic that a settlement would soon be reached” after his meetings with Brownell. Echeverría also expressed concern that the issue of illegal immigration to the United States “might prove to be more serious and even more difficult of solution” than the long-running salinity problem. (Ibid., RG 59, Central Files 1970–1973, POL 33–1 MEX–US)

Vol. E-15, Part 1, Documents on Eastern Europe, 1973-1976

German Democratic Republic—Berlin

  • 87. Memorandum From Secretary of State Rogers to President Nixon, Washington, June 26, 1973., Washington, June 26, 1973

    Following the West German Parliament’s ratification of the Basic Treaty regulating its relations with the German Democratic Republic, Rogers suggested that the United States invite representatives of the GDR to Washington for the purposes of establishing diplomatic relations.

    Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Files 1970-73, POL GER E-US. Confidential. Rogers’s February 15 memorandum to Nixon is Document 87. Sonnenfeldt forwarded Rogers’s memorandum to Kissinger under a cover memorandum, July 19, with the following recommendation: “Frankly, there is no longer any specific reason for us to delay the moves outlined by the Secretary, however repulsive the whole project may be.” (National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 687, Country Files-Europe-Germany (BONN), Vol. XIII, Jan.-Sept. 1973) An undated handwritten memo from Scowcroft to Kissinger was attached to Sonnenfeldt’s memorandum. It reads: “Henry-I recommend that you do go to the President on this. You will recall he has an intense interest in this issue-mostly in slowing it down.” (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-E1119 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: Color

  • Frame(s): WHPO-E1119-02-05, Julie Nixon Eisenhower greeting The Presidential Classroom for Young Americans tour group. 6/26/1973, Washington, D. C. White House. Julie Eisenhower, unidentified students.
  • Frame(s): WHPO-E1119-09-20, Julie Nixon Eisenhower with The All American Youth Honor Musicians tour group. 6/26/1973, Washington, D. C. White House. Julie Eisenhower, unidentified students.
  • Frame(s): WHPO-E1119-10, Julie Nixon Eisenhower shaking hands and greeting members from the All American Youth Honor Musicians tour group. 6/26/1973, Washington, D. C. White House. Julie Eisenhower, unidentified students.

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.

D - First Family

  • WHCA-SR-D-049
    Julie Nixon Eisenhower greets attendees of the Presidential Classroom for Young Americans. (6/26/1973, Family Theatre, The White House)

    Runtime: 11:15

    Keywords: Watergate

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

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

S - White House Press Office Briefings (continuation of the L-series)

  • WHCA-SR-S-162
    Press briefing by Gerald Warren. (6/26/1973, Press Center, San Clemente, California)

    Runtime: 50:15:00

    Keywords: Press conferences, news conferences, interviews, media

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

    Original Format: 1/4-inch reel-to-reel audiotape. Original source type: Original.
  • WHCA-SR-S-165
    Intern briefing by Dolf Droge. (6/26/1973, EOB Conference Room (450))

    Runtime: 88:00:00

    Keywords: Briefings, public briefings, statements to the press (see also Press conferences, news conferences, interviews, media)

    Production credits: Audio feed supplied by GSA; Recorded by Earl Doss (initials of WHCA engineer)

    Original Format: 1/4-inch reel-to-reel audiotape. Original source type: Original.
  • WHCA-SR-S-166
    Intern briefing by Dolf Droge. (6/26/1973, EOB Conference Room (450))

    Runtime: 35:00:00

    Keywords: Briefings, public briefings, statements to the press (see also Press conferences, news conferences, interviews, media)

    Production credits: Audio feed supplied by GSA; Recorded by Earl Doss (initials of WHCA engineer)

    Original Format: 1/4-inch reel-to-reel audiotape. Original source type: Original.
  • WHCA-SR-S-183
    Press briefing by Gerald Warren. (6/26/1973, San Clemente Inn Aqua Marine Room)

    Runtime: 50:00:00

    Keywords: Press conferences, news conferences, interviews, media

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

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

V - Senate Select Committee on Watergate Radio Broadcasts

  • WHCA-SR-V-018
    Proceedings of the Senate Watergate Committee Hearings. (6/26/1973, United States Senate, Washington DC)

    Keywords: Watergate, Select Committee on Presidential Campaign Activities

    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-6400
    Weekly News Summary, Tape VIII.
    ALL NETWORKS
    Runtime: 00:29:10

    1. Smith/Donaldson: John Dean. Time Code Start: 01:13. Keywords: advisors, Watergate, Senate committee hearings, investigations, testimony, testify, cover-ups, break-in, burglary, theft, plumbers, scandals. Network: ABC.

    2. Reasoner/Jarriel: Bombing in Cambodia [Vietnam]. Time Code Start: 07:42. Keywords: Cambodia, Vietnam War, bombings. Network: ABC.

    3. Reasoner/Clark: Richardson on executive privilege. Time Code Start: 09:30. Keywords: Watergate, Senate committee hearings, investigations, testimony, testify, cover-ups, break-in, burglary, theft, plumbers, scandals. Network: ABC.

    4. Smith/Kincaid: Reaction to Watergate in Ohio. Time Code Start: 13:53. Keywords: Watergate, Senate committee hearings, investigations, testimony, testify, cover-ups, break-in, burglary, theft, plumbers, scandals, impeachment, resignations, reactions, public opinions, polls, approval ratings, Gallup poll, Harris poll. Network: ABC.

    5. Smith: Commentary on Watergate. Time Code Start: 25:44. Keywords: Watergate, Senate committee hearings, investigations, testimony, testify, cover-ups, break-in, burglary, theft, plumbers, scandals, impeachment, resignations. Network: ABC.
  • WHCA-6401
    Weekly News Summary, Tape IX.
    ALL NETWORKS
    Runtime: 1:00

    1. Chancellor/Valeriani: John Dean at hearings. Time Code Start: 01:00. Keywords: advisors, Watergate, Senate committee hearings, investigations, testimony, testify, cover-ups, break-in, burglary, theft, plumbers, scandals. Network: NBC.

    2. Chancellor: More from John Dean; H.R. Haldeman and John Ehrlichman. Time Code Start: 06:07. Keywords: advisors, counsels, attorneys, lawyers, Watergate, Senate committee hearings, investigations, testimony, testify, cover-ups, break-in, burglary, theft, plumbers, scandals. Network: NBC.

    3. Chancellor: More details from John Dean. Time Code Start: 12:20. Keywords: advisors, Watergate, Senate committee hearings, investigations, testimony, testify, cover-ups, break-in, burglary, theft, plumbers, scandals. Network: NBC.

    4. Chancellor/Briggs/Levine: Food prices and freeze. Time Code Start: 16:40. Keywords: food, shortages, investigations, price freezes. Network: NBC.

    5. Chancellor/Lewis: Gas shortage. Time Code Start: 20:24. Keywords: energy crisis, petroleum, oil, gasoline, fuel, shortages, rationing, natural resources. Network: NBC.

    6. Mudd/Schorr: John Dean at Senate hearings. Time Code Start: 30:33. Keywords: lawyers, attorneys, Watergate, Senate committee hearings, investigations, testimony, testify, cover-ups, break-in, burglary, theft, plumbers, scandals. Network: CBS.

    7. Mudd/Kilpatrick/Schiefer/Pierpoint: President Nixon vs. John Dean. Time Code Start: 39:44. Keywords: advisors, Watergate, Senate committee hearings, investigations, testimony, testify, cover-ups, break-in, burglary, theft, plumbers, scandals. Network: CBS.
  • WHCA-W-109
    Proceedings of the Senate Watergate Committee Hearings. Testimony of John Dean (recording begins at 10:00 AM) U.S. Senators Sam Ervin (D-NC) and Howard Baker (R-TN).
    CBS
    Runtime: 1:30
  • WHCA-W-110
    Proceedings of the Senate Watergate Committee Hearings. Testimony of John Dean (recording begins at 11:30 AM) The Shah of Iran.
    NBC
    Runtime: 0:30
  • WHCA-W-111
    Proceedings of the Senate Watergate Committee Hearings. Testimony of John Dean (recording begins at 2:00 PM) U.S. Senator Hugh Scott (R-PA).
    ABC
    Runtime: 1:30
  • WHCA-W-112
    Proceedings of the Senate Watergate Committee Hearings. Testimony of John Dean (recording begins at 3:35 PM)
    CBS
    Runtime: 01:06:19
  • WHCA-W-113
    Proceedings of the Senate Watergate Committee Hearings. Testimony of John Dean (recording begins at 4:35 PM) Watergate officials.
    CBS
    Runtime: 1:00
  • WHCA-W-114
    Proceedings of the Senate Watergate Committee Hearings. Testimony of John Dean (recording begins at 10:00 AM)
    ALL NETWORKS
    Runtime: 1:30
  • WHCA-W-115
    Proceedings of the Senate Watergate Committee Hearings. Testimony of John Dean (recording begins at 11:25 AM)
    ALL NETWORKS
    Runtime: 1:00
  • WHCA-W-116
    Proceedings of the Senate Watergate Committee Hearings. Testimony of John Dean (recording begins at 2:00 PM)
    ALL NETWORKS
    Runtime: 01:36:30
  • WHCA-W-117
    Proceedings of the Senate Watergate Committee Hearings. Testimony of John Dean (recording begins at 3:35 PM)
    CBS
    Runtime: 01:06:48
  • WHCA-W-118
    Proceedings of the Senate Watergate Committee Hearings. Testimony of John Dean (recording begins at 4:35 PM)
    NBC
    Runtime: 1:00
  • WHCA-W-119
    Proceedings of the Senate Watergate Committee Hearings. Testimony of John Dean (recording begins at 10:00 AM)
    NBC
    Runtime: 01:36:00
  • WHCA-W-120
    Proceedings of the Senate Watergate Committee Hearings. Testimony of John Dean (recording begins at 11:35 AM)
    Post-Newsweek Stations, Inc.; WMAL-TV
    Runtime: 01:06:50
  • WHCA-W-121
    Proceedings of the Senate Watergate Committee Hearings. Testimony of John Dean (recording begins at 2:00 PM) FTN: U.S. Senator Herman Talmadge (D-GA); "MTP": Prime Minister of Japan Kakuei Tanaka; "I&A": Secretary George Shultz.
    CBS, NBC, ABC
    Runtime: 01:38:00
  • WHCA-W-122
    Proceedings of the Senate Watergate Committee Hearings. Testimony of John Dean (recording begins at 3:35 PM) U.S. Senators Howard Baker (R-TN), Daniel Inouye (D-HA), Herman Talmadge (D-GA) and Lowell Weicker (R-CT).
    Daphne Productions and Roland & Jaffee Productions
    Runtime: 01:06:50
  • WHCA-W-123
    Proceedings of the Senate Watergate Committee Hearings. Testimony of John Dean (recording begins at 4:35 PM)
    ABC, CBS, NBC
    Runtime: 01:05:30

Context (External Sources)

The Vanderbilt Television News Archive is the world's most extensive and complete archive of television news. They have been recording, preserving and providing access to television news broadcasts of the national networks since August 5, 1968.

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