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June 29, 1973

Introduction

This almanac page for Friday, June 29, 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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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

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Archival Holdings

Any selection of archival documents will necessarily be partial. You should use the documents and folders identified below as a starting place, but consult the linked collection finding aids and folder title lists and the collections themselves for context. Many documents to be found this way do not lend themselves to association with specific dates, but are essential to a complete understanding of the material.

Selective document listing

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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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. X, Vietnam, January 1973-July 1975

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

Vol. E-8, Documents on South Asia, 1973-1976

India-Pakistan 1

  • 135. Telegram 5273 From the Embassy in Pakistan to the Department of State, Islamabad, June 29, 1973, 1222Z

    Deputy Chairman of the Pakistani Narcotics Control Board, Qamarul Islam, registered sharp disapproval of the U.S. proposal on eliminating opium production, stating that the U.S. attempt to “dictate” the Pakistan Government’s position was “unacceptable.” Chargé Sydney Sober emphasized a lack of U.S. willingness to dictate policy and urged that the proposal be carefully considered before Bhutto’s official visit to the United States.

    Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Files 1970–73, SOC 11–5 PAK. Confidential; Exdis; Priority.

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-E1142 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: Color

  • Frame(s): WHPO-E1142-24, President Nixon standing and smiling with Melvin Laird. 6/29/1973, San Clemente, California Lawn outside Presidential Office, Western White House (La Casa Pacifica). President Nixon, Melvin Laird.

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.

I - Various Administration Events

  • WHCA-SR-I-133
    Air Force assignments and promotions explanations [not received by NARA]. (6/29/1973)

    Original Format: 1/4-inch reel-to-reel audiotape. Original source type: Original.
  • WHCA-SR-I-134
    Retirement ceremony for Major Koppie [not received by NARA]. (6/29/1973)

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

K - Informal Presidential Remarks

  • WHCA-SR-K-077
    Photo opportunity/Gov. John A. Love, Colorado/Gov. Love. (6/29/1973)

    Runtime: 0:03

    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-185
    Press briefing by John Love on assignment as Presidential Assistant on Energy. (6/29/1973, [not listed])

    Runtime: 1:10:20

    Keywords: Press conferences, news conferences, interviews, media

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

    Original Format: 1/4-inch reel-to-reel audiotape. Original source type: Original.
  • WHCA-SR-S-186
    Briefing by Henry A. Kissinger and Michel Jobert. (6/29/1973, Western White House)

    Runtime: 8:15

    Keywords: Briefings, public briefings, statements to the press (see also 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.
  • WHCA-SR-S-187
    Informal press briefing by Melvin Laird. (6/29/1973, San Clemente Inn Aqua Marine Room)

    Runtime: 25:00:00

    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.
  • WHCA-SR-S-190
    John D. Ehrlichman on "60 Minutes". (6/29/1973, CBS TV)

    Runtime: 0:34:54

    Keywords: interviews, media, television

    Production credits: Audio feed supplied by WHCA; Recorded by DB (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-021
    Proceedings of the Senate Watergate Committee Hearings, testimony of John Dean, 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM. (6/29/1973, 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. Technical notes: Recording spans four tapes.

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-6406
    "60 Minutes". John D. Ehrlichman interview, then segment on making paper planes and aerodynamics
    NBC
    Runtime: 01:00:23
  • WHCA-6407
    "The Jack Parr Show". President Richard Nixon.
    CBS, NBC, ABC
    Runtime: 01:30:25
  • WHCA-6411
    Weekly News Summary, Tape I.
    ALL NETWORKS
    Runtime: 01:28:30

    1. Smith/Clark: Compromise in bombing. Time Code Start: 00:00. Keywords: Vietnam War, bombings. Network: ABC.

    2. Smith/Donaldson: Watergate and John Dean. Time Code Start: 02:38. Keywords: advisors, Watergate, Senate committee hearings, investigations, testimony, testify, cover-ups, break-in, burglary, theft, plumbers, scandal. Network: ABC.

    3. Reasoner/Jarriel: White House energy policy; President Nixon and Love. Time Code Start: 09:23. Keywords: Presidents,. Network: ABC.

    4. Smith: Commentary on what's ahead for the administration. Time Code Start: 11:41. Keywords: Presidents, agendas, political activities. Network: ABC.

    5. Chancellor: Bombing ends in Indochina in August [Vietnam]. Time Code Start: 13:20. Keywords: Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam War, Indochina War, bombings, ending. Network: NBC.

    6. Trotta: Cambodia War Report [Vietnam]. Time Code Start: 16:03. Keywords: Cambodia, Vietnam War, reports. Network: NBC.

    7. Chancellor: Watergate hearings. Time Code Start: 17:33. Keywords: Watergate, Senate committee hearings, investigations, testimony, testify, cover-ups, break-in, burglary, theft, plumbers, scandals, impeachment, resignations. Network: NBC.

    8. Chancellor: Are John Dean's statements concerning President Nixon true?. Time Code Start: 18:55. Keywords: advisors, Watergate, Senate committee hearings, investigations, testimony, testify, cover-ups, break-in, burglary, theft, plumbers, scandals. Network: NBC.

    9. Chancellor/Davis: food prices. Time Code Start: 23:04. Keywords: food, meat, agriculture, animal products, dairy products, prices, costs, increases, shortages. Network: NBC.

    10. Chancellor: Robert Ingersoll resigns, blames White House. Time Code Start: 25:26. Keywords: cabinet, advisors, resignations. Network: NBC.

    11. Mudd/Jones: President Nixon avoiding showdown with House over bombing in Cambodia. Time Code Start: 25:48. Keywords: Cambodia, Vietnam War, military, bombings, House of Representatives, Congress. Network: CBS.

    12. Mudd/Howell: Cambodia war report [Vietnam]. Time Code Start: 29:14. Keywords: Cambodia, Vietnam War, reports. Network: CBS.

    13. Mudd/Schieffer: Earl Silbert and other investigation resign. Time Code Start: 30:48. Keywords: cabinet, advisors, resignations. Network: CBS.

    14. Mudd/Schorr: Watergate; John Dean. Time Code Start: 32:21. Keywords: advisors, Watergate, Senate committee hearings, investigations, testimony, testify, cover-ups, break-in, burglary, theft, plumbers, scandals, impeachment, resignations. Network: CBS.

    15. Mudd/Pierpoint: President Nixon's energy program, President Nixon and Love. Time Code Start: 37:34. Keywords: Presidents,. Network: CBS.

    16. Mudd/Wallace: John Ehrlichman segment from 60 Minutes. Time Code Start: 40:05. Keywords: television, shows, programs, Presidents, advisors, counsels, attorneys, lawyers. Network: CBS.

    17. Mudd: Richard Kleindienst angry because his phone conversation with John Ehrlichman was recorded by Ehrlichman. Time Code Start: 42:08. Keywords: Watergate, bugging, bugs, wiretapping, wire taps, surveillance, spying, recordings, accusations, Senate, committees, investigations, officials, testimony, testify, cover-ups, break-in, burglary, theft, plumbers, scandals. Network: CBS.
  • WHCA-W-155
    Proceedings of the Senate Watergate Committee Hearings. Testimony of John Dean (recording begins at 10:00 AM) Anne Armstrong.
    Eastern Educational Network
    Runtime: 01:06:40
  • WHCA-W-156
    Proceedings of the Senate Watergate Committee Hearings. Testimony of John Dean (recording begins at 11:30 AM)
    CBS
    Runtime: 01:06:37
  • WHCA-W-157
    Proceedings of the Senate Watergate Committee Hearings. Testimony of John Dean (recording begins at 2:35 PM) Dr. Henry A. Kissinger.
    Undetermined
    Runtime: 01:07:45
  • WHCA-W-158
    Proceedings of the Senate Watergate Committee Hearings. Testimony of John Dean (recording begins at 3:45 PM) Dr. Henry A. Kissinger.
    Undetermined
    Runtime: 00:34:50
  • WHCA-W-159
    Proceedings of the Senate Watergate Committee Hearings. Testimony of John Dean (recording begins at 4:20 PM) Dr. Henry A. Kissinger.
    Undetermined
    Runtime: 01:06:17
  • WHCA-W-160
    Proceedings of the Senate Watergate Committee Hearings. Testimony of John Dean (recording begins at 5:30 PM)
    Post-Newsweek Stations, Inc.
    Runtime: 01:07:02
  • WHCA-W-161
    Proceedings of the Senate Watergate Committee Hearings. Testimony of John Dean (recording begins at 10:00 AM) FTN: U.S. Senator Hugh Scott (R-PA); "MTP": Senator Daniel Inouye (D-HA); "I&A": Senator Henry Jackson (D-WA).
    CBS, NBC, ABC
    Runtime: 01:34:57
  • WHCA-W-162
    Proceedings of the Senate Watergate Committee Hearings. Testimony of John Dean (recording begins at 11:30 AM)
    NBC
    Runtime: 01:06:01
  • WHCA-W-163
    Proceedings of the Senate Watergate Committee Hearings. Testimony of John Dean (recording begins at 2:35 PM)
    ALL NETWORKS
    Runtime: 01:07:41
  • WHCA-W-164
    Proceedings of the Senate Watergate Committee Hearings. Testimony of John Dean (recording begins at 3:45 PM)
    ALL NETWORKS
    Runtime: 01:06:00
  • WHCA-W-165
    Proceedings of the Senate Watergate Committee Hearings. Testimony of John Dean (recording begins at 4:15 PM)
    ALL NETWORKS
    Runtime: 01:07:28
  • WHCA-W-166
    Proceedings of the Senate Watergate Committee Hearings. Testimony of John Dean (recording begins at 5:25 PM)
    ALL NETWORKS
    Runtime: 01:06:47
  • WHCA-W-167
    Proceedings of the Senate Watergate Committee Hearings. Testimony of John Dean (recording begins at 10:00 AM)
    Undetermined
    Runtime: 01:37:34
  • WHCA-W-168
    Proceedings of the Senate Watergate Committee Hearings. Testimony of John Dean (recording begins at 11:30 AM) Dr. Henry A. Kissinger.
    Undetermined
    Runtime: 01:35:33
  • WHCA-W-169
    Proceedings of the Senate Watergate Committee Hearings. Testimony of John Dean (recording begins at 1:10 PM) CBS news personalities Dan Rather, Daniel Schorr, Barry Serafin and Leslie Stahl.
    CBS
    Runtime: 01:37:21
  • WHCA-W-170
    Proceedings of the Senate Watergate Committee Hearings. Testimony of John Dean (recording begins at 4:50 PM) Melvin R. Laird, counselor to Richard Nixon.
    CBS
    Runtime: 01:07:05

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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