June 4, 1972

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The President's day began at Key Biscayne, Florida

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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.

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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.

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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-5446
  "Face the Nation" AND "Meet the Press". "MTP": six Governors from the National Conference of Governors Secretary of Commerce Peter Peterson.
  NBC
  Runtime: 01:31:00
• WHCA-5447
  "Issues and Answers". Democratic presidential candidates Humphrey and McGovern debate
  All Networks
  Runtime: 01:00:20
• WHCA-5448
  NBC Special with Mayor Yorty and Shirley Chisholm.
  CBS
  Runtime: 00:35:08
• WHCA-5449
  "Time for Shirley Chisholm". First woman candidate for President interview William Ruckelshaus.
  WTOP-TV
  Runtime: 00:30:39
• WHCA-5468
  Weekly News Summary, Tape I.
  ALL NETWORKS
  Runtime: 1:30
  
  26. Utley/Perkins: Decision '72, polls and debates, McGovern, Humphrey, Chisholm. Time Code Start: 63:25. Keywords: public opinions, polls, approval ratings, Gallup poll, Harris poll, Presidential elections, campaigns, primaries, candidates, voting. Network: NBC.
  
  27. Utley/Kiker: Upcoming primaries with Mrs. McGovern and George Wallace Jr.. Time Code Start: 67:25. Keywords: Governors, Presidential elections, campaigns, primaries, candidates, reports, assassinations, shootings. Network: NBC.
  
  28. Utley/Duke: National Governors Conference in Houston, Texas, stop McGovern movement. Time Code Start: 70:26. Keywords: Governors, conferences, Presidential elections, campaigns, campaigning, candidates. Network: NBC.
  
  29. Utley/Davis: Senator Ted Kennedy in Columbus, Ohio for fund raising dinner. Time Code Start: 72:50. Keywords: food, dinners, dining, banquets, fundraisers, Presidential elections, campaigns, primaries, candidates. Network: NBC.
  
  30. Ultey: Governor George Wallace to be replaced by Lt. Governor of Alabama. Time Code Start: 74:30. Keywords: Governors, Presidential elections, campaigns, primaries, candidates, reports, assassinations, shootings. Network: NBC.
  
  31. Utley/Lord: Vietnam; Haipong Harbor, Binh Ho. Time Code Start: 75:06. Keywords: Vietnam War, bombings. Network: NBC.
  
  32. Utley/Nessen/Mackin/Rich/Montgomery: Upcoming events. Time Code Start: 77:28. Keywords: event calendar. Network: NBC.

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