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June 5, 1972

Introduction

This almanac page for Monday, June 5, 1972, 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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Next Date: Tuesday, June 6, 1972

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 Key Biscayne, Florida

  • 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.

    Digitized versions can be found at HathiTrust.

  • 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.

    No Federal Register published on this date

  • 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

    All National Archives Units

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. II, Organization and Management of U.S. Foreign Policy, 1969-1972

    The Intelligence Community and the White House

    Vol. III, Foreign Economic Policy; International Monetary Policy, 1969-1972

    International Monetary Policy, 1969-1972

    • 230. Volcker Group Paper, Washington, June 5, 1972

      Source: Washington National Records Center, Department of the Treasury, Volcker Group Masters: FRC 56 86 30, 1972, VGA/72-51-VGA/72-107. Limited Official Use. Drafted by Jack F. Bennett. “Draft” is typed above the date. Willis’ June 7 cover memorandum that circulated the paper to members of the VGAs indicated it was the latest version of the paper. Earlier drafts are ibid., and the text printed here seems to be the final revision. After the drafting exercise began in March, members of the VGAs contributed papers on U.S. objectives: Geza Feketekuty at OMB on March 6 (VGA/72-4); Robert Solomon at the Federal Reserve on March 6 (VGA/72-5); Jack Bennett at Treasury on March 13 (VGA/72-12); and Ralph Bryant at the Federal Reserve on April 5 (VGA/72-27). (All ibid., VGA/72-1-VGA/72-50)

    Vol. E-4, Documents on Iran and Iraq, 1969-1972

    Iraq 1972

    Vol. E-13, Documents on China, 1969-1972

  • 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-9313 Photographer: Grove, Andrew | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-9313-, Mike Farrell with members of the Retired Teachers Association. 6/5/1972, Washington, D.C. The Sequoia yacht. Mike Farrell, teachers.

    Roll WHPO-9317 Photographer: Schumaker, Byron | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-9317-22-32, President Nixon seated informally with Henry Kissinger and Secretary John Connally. 6/5/1972, Key Biscayne, Florida room, Key Biscayne Compound. President Nixon, Henry Kissinger, John Connally.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-9317-30, President Nixon seated informally with Henry Kissinger and Secretary John Connally. 6/5/1972, Key Biscayne, Florida room, Key Biscayne Compound. President Nixon, Henry Kissinger, John Connally.

    Roll WHPO-9318 Photographer: Schumaker, Byron | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-9318-19, President Nixon and Connally, smiling and seated informally. 6/5/1972, Key Biscayne, Florida Key Biscayne Compound, room. President Nixon, Connally.

    Roll WHPO-9319 Photographer: Schumacher, Karl | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-9319-, Vice President Agnew seated at a table during a meal and addressing attendees from a podium. 6/5/1972, Houston, Texas Shamrock Hilton Hotel. Agnew, governors.

  • 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-5450
      "To Tell The Truth" - Barbara Franklin. Richard Nixon, Russian officials in U.S.S.R..
      ABC
      Runtime: 0:15
    • WHCA-5451
      "The Merv Griffin Show" - Mrs. George Wallace and Muriel Humphrey. Richard Nixon, Russian officials in U.S.S.R., Howard K. Smith.
      ABC
      Runtime: 01:30:55
    • WHCA-5452
      "Educating A Nation". Richard Nixon, Russian officials in U.S.S.R..
      NBC
      Runtime: 00:30:39
    • WHCA-5453
      "The Relay: A Modern Dance". Richard Nixon, Russian officials in U.S.S.R..
      NBC
      Runtime: 01:30:28
    • WHCA-5468
      Weekly News Summary, Tape I.
      ALL NETWORKS
      Runtime: 1:30

      33. Smith/Matney/Donaldson/Bell: California primary. Time Code Start: 79:52. Keywords: Presidential elections, campaigns, primaries, voting. Network: ABC.

      34. Smith/Tucker: ABC opinion poll. Time Code Start: 84:24. Keywords: public opinions, polls, approval ratings, Gallup poll, Harris poll, media, radio, television, TV, the press, network broadcasting corporations. Network: ABC.

      35. Smith/Clark: Secretary of Defense Laird wants more defense spending. Time Code Start: 89:17. Keywords: cabinet, advisors, military, Cambodia, Vietnam War, conferences, speeches, statements. Network: ABC.

      36. Smith/Gill: Connally's new assignment. Time Code Start: 91:50. Keywords: cabinet, advisors, retirement. Network: ABC.
    • WHCA-5469
      Weekly News Summary, Tape II.
      ALL NETWORKS
      Runtime: 1:30

      1. Smith/Bergman: Vietnam and the bombing. Time Code Start: 00:00. Keywords: Vietnam War, bombings. Network: ABC.

      2. Smith: Commentary on politics. Time Code Start: 02:24. Keywords: political activities. Network: ABC.

      3. Chancellor/Goralski: Secretary of Defense Laird at Senate hearings on defense spending. Time Code Start: 04:14. Keywords: cabinet, advisors, military, Cambodia, Vietnam War, conferences, speeches, statements. Network: NBC.

      4. Chancellor: Connally's new assignment. Time Code Start: 07:33. Keywords: cabinet, advisors, retirement, appointments. Network: NBC.

      5. Chancellor/Utley: The California campaign, McGovern and Humphrey. Time Code Start: 08:05. Keywords: Presidential elections, campaigns, campaigning, primaries, candidates, voting, speeches. Network: NBC.

      6. Chancellor/Collis: The New Jersey primary. Time Code Start: 13:32. Keywords: Presidential elections, campaigns, primaries, voting. Network: NBC.

      7. Chancellor: The delegate count to date. Time Code Start: 15:05. Keywords: Presidential elections, campaigns, campaigning, candidates, primaries, voting, conventions, delegations, delegates. Network: NBC.

      8. Chancellor/Hager: Yugoslavian President Tito visits Moscow. Time Code Start: 15:47. Keywords: Presidents, travel, trips, Soviet Union, USSR, Russia. Network: NBC.

      9. Cronkite: Interview with McGovern. Time Code Start: 17:25. Keywords: Presidential elections, campaigns, campaigning, candidates. Network: CBS.

      10. Cronkite: Interview with Humphrey. Time Code Start: 22:38. Keywords: Presidential elections, campaigns, campaigning, primaries, candidates, voting, speeches. Network: CBS.

      11. Mudd: Vietnam. Time Code Start: 27:43. Keywords: Vietnam War. Network: CBS.

      12. Mudd/Schieffer: Secretary of Defense Laird at Senate hearings on defense spending. Time Code Start: 28:55. Keywords: cabinet, advisors, military, Cambodia, Vietnam War, conferences, speeches, statements. Network: CBS.

      13. Mudd: Connally's new assignment. Time Code Start: 31:17. Keywords: cabinet, advisors, retirement, appointments. Network: CBS.

Context (External Sources)