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June 5, 1973

Introduction

This almanac page for Tuesday, June 5, 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 The White House - Washington, D. C.

  • 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.

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    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.

  • The Congressional Record is the official daily record of the debates and proceedings of the U.S. Congress.

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.

  • 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.

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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

    Neither War nor Peace, January 27-June 15, 1973

    Vol. XXVII, Iran; Iraq, 1973-1976

    Iran, January-August 1973

    Vol. E-9, Documents on North Africa, 1973-1976

    Libya, 1973-1976

    • 19. National Security Study Memorandum 185, Washington, June 5, 1973

      Summary: Kissinger tasked the Departments of State and Defense and the Central Intelligence Agency to prepare a study of U.S. policy toward Libya in response to Libyan involvement in international terrorism, the Arab-Israeli dispute, subversion, international airspace, and the petroleum industry.

      Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Institutional Files (H-Files), Box H–200, NSSM 185. Secret. A copy was sent to the Chairman of the JCS.

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

    Jamaica, The Bahamas, and the Eastern Caribbean

    • 433. National Security Decision Memorandum 221, Washington, June 5, 1973

      Summary: President Nixon approved the holding of talks with the British and Bahamian Governments on the extension of U.S. base rights in The Bahamas.

      Source: National Archives, RG 59, National Security Memoranda, 1969–1977, Lot 83D305, NSDM 221—6/5/73, U.S. Policy Toward The Bahama Islands. Secret. Copies sent to the Director of Central Intelligence and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. In a July 9 memorandum to Kissinger, Eliot reported that June 22–25 technical talks with the British and Bahamian Governments had resulted in an agreement in principle on a carryover agreement allowing the continued operation of U.S. bases in The Bahamas, pending the conclusion of a permanent agreement. (Ibid.)

    Vol. E-15, Part 2, Documents on Western Europe, 1973-1976, Second, Revised Edition

    Canada, 1973-1976

    • 107. Memorandum From the President’s Assistant for National Security Affairs (Kissinger) to President Nixon, Washington, June 5, 1973

      Summary: Kissinger forwarded a letter from Trudeau concerning the Canadian decision to withdraw from the ICCS.

      Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 750, Canada, Trudeau, corres. (1969–1973) (1 of 1). No classification marking. Sent for action. Attached but not published is Tab A, a signed June 8 letter from Nixon to Trudeau; and Tab B, an undated message from Trudeau to Nixon. A stamped notation on the memorandum indicates the President saw it. Iran subsequently agreed to fill the position vacated by Canada on the ICCS.

  • 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

  • Visit the White House Tapes finding aid to learn about the taping system's operation and archival processing.

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    White House Telephone

  • 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-E0923 Photographer: Schumacher, Karl | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-E0923-, President Nixon and the President of the Republic of Liberia William R. Tolbert Jr. 6/5/1973, Washington, D.C. White House, North Portico. President Nixon, William R. Tolbert Jr..
    • Frame(s): WHPO-E0923-05A, President Nixon greeting and shaking hands with the President of the Republic of Liberia William R. Tolbert Jr. 6/5/1973, Washington, D.C. White House, North Portico. President Nixon, William R. Tolbert Jr., unidentified officials.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-E0923-10A, President Nixon seated informally in the Oval Office during a meeting with President of the Republic of Liberia William R. Tolbert Jr. and Deputy Assistant Brig. Gen. Brent Scowcroft. 6/5/1973, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, William R. Tolbert Jr., Brig. Gen. Brent G. Scowcroft.

    Roll WHPO-E0924 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-E0924-04-17, President Nixon with Herb Klein and Mrs. Klein. 6/5/1973, Washington, D.C. White House.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-E0924-19-23, President Nixon and the President of the Republic of Liberia William R. Tolbert Jr. 6/5/1973, Washington, D.C. White House.

    Roll WHPO-E0925 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-E0925-, President Nixon with Herb Klein and Mrs. Klein. 6/5/1973, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, Herbert Klein, Mrs. Klein.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-E0925-03A, President Nixon standing with Herb Klein and Mrs. Klein in the Oval Office. 6/5/1973, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, Herbert Klein, Mrs. Klein.

    Roll WHPO-E0927 Photographer: Schumacher, Karl | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-E0927-, President Nixon and the President of the Republic of Liberia William R. Tolbert Jr. 6/5/1973, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, William R. Tolbert Jr., Brig. Gen. Brent G. Scowcroft, Deputy Assistant.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-E0927-03A, President Nixon seated informally in the Oval Office during a meeting with President of the Republic of Liberia William R. Tolbert Jr. 6/5/1973, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, William R. Tolbert Jr.

    Roll WHPO-E0928 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-E0928-02-04, President Nixon standing in the Oval Office with America's Junior Miss of 1973 Linda Rutledge and Senators Bob Dole and James B. Allen. 6/5/1973, Washington, D.C. White House. President Nixon, Linda Rutledge, possibly Mrs Rutledge and Mr. Rutledge.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-E0928-05-15, President Nixon with Mr. and Mrs. Robert Seamans, Jr. departing Secretary of the Air Force and President-designate of the National Academy of Engineers. 6/5/1973, Washington, D.C. White House. Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. Seamans, Jr.

    Roll WHPO-E0929 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-E0929-03-16, President Nixon standing in the Oval Office with America's Junior Miss of 1973 Linda Rutledge posing for photos in various groupings with Senators Bob Dole and James B. Allen, a Marine, and an unidentified woman. 6/5/1973, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, Robert Dole, Linda Rutledge, James B. Allen, Tom C. Koro1ogos, Deputy Assistant. Unidentified Marine and woman in portrait.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-E0929-17-24, President Nixon standing in the Oval Office with Senator James Allen. 6/5/1973, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, James B. Allen.

    Roll WHPO-E0930 Photographer: Kightlinger, Jack | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-E0930-03-09, President Nixon greeting the President of Liberia William R. Tolbert Jr. and Mrs. Victoria Tolbert at the North Portico as they arrive for a State Dinner in their honor. 6/5/1973, Washington, D.C. White House, North Portico Entrance. President Nixon, William R. Tolbert Jr., Mrs. Victoria Tolbert.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-E0930-08, President Nixon greeting the President of Liberia William R. Tolbert Jr. and Mrs. Victoria Tolbert at the North Portico as they arrive for a State Dinner in their honor. 6/5/1973, Washington, D.C. White House, North Portico Entrance. President Nixon, William R. Tolbert Jr., Mrs. Victoria Tolbert.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-E0930-10-14, President Nixon, Pat Nixon, President of Liberia William R. Tolbert Jr. and Mrs. Victoria Tolbert pose at the Grand Staircase for a formal portrait before walking to a reception before their State Dinner. 6/5/1973, Washington, D.C. White House, Grand Staircase. President Nixon, William R. Tolbert Jr., Mrs. Victoria Tolbert.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-E0930-15-16, President Nixon, Pat Nixon, President of Liberia William R. Tolbert Jr. and Mrs. Victoria Tolbert walk away from the Grand Staircase after posing for a formal portrait before their State Dinner. 6/5/1973, Washington, D.C. White House, Grand Staircase. President Nixon, William R. Tolbert Jr., Mrs. Victoria Tolbert.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-E0930-17-24, President Nixon, Pat Nixon, President of Liberia William R. Tolbert Jr. and Mrs. Victoria Tolbert attend a reception and greet guests in a receiving line before their State Dinner. 6/5/1973, Washington, D.C. White House, Grand Staircase. President Nixon, William R. Tolbert Jr., Mrs. Victoria Tolbert, S. Edward Peal, Ambassador from Liberia to the U.S. Mrs. S. Edward Peal, Melvin L. Manfull, Ambassador from the U.S. to Liberia. Mrs. Melvin L. Manfull, Rocheforte L. Weeks, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Liberia, Brig. Gen. & Mrs. Brent Scowcroft.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-E0930-25-26, President Nixon, Pat Nixon, President of Liberia William R. Tolbert Jr. and Mrs. Victoria Tolbert attend a reception and greet singer Johnny Mathis who will perform after the State Dinner honoring the Tolberts. 6/5/1973, Washington, D.C. White House, Grand Staircase. President Nixon, William R. Tolbert Jr., Mrs. Victoria Tolbert, S. Edward Peal, Ambassador from Liberia to the U.S. Mrs. S. Edward Peal, Melvin L. Manfull, Ambassador from the U.S. to Liberia. Mrs. Melvin L. Manfull, Rocheforte L. Weeks, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Liberia, Brig. Gen. & Mrs. Brent Scowcroft.

    Roll WHPO-E0931 Photographer: Kightlinger, Jack | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-E0931-02A-04A, Upper torso portraits of President Nixon in black tuxedo and Col. Jack Brennan in white dress jacket and medals, waiting outside the White House before a state dinner honoring the President of the Republic of Liberia William R. Tolbert Jr.. 6/5/1973, Washington, D.C. White House, portico area. President Nixon and Col. Jack Brennan.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-E0931-05A-09A, Singer Johnny Mathis performing on stage in the East Room after attending a state dinner honoring the President of the Republic of Liberia William R. Tolbert Jr.. 6/5/1973, Washington, D.C. White House, East Room. Johnny Mathis.

    Roll WHPO-E0932 Photographer: Kightlinger, Jack | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-E0932-02A-04A, President Nixon and Pat Nixon pose for photos with President of Liberia and Mrs. Tolbert before a state dinner honoring them. 6/5/1973, Washington, D.C. White House. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, William R. Tolbert Jr., Mrs. Tolbert.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-E0932-05A-23A, President Nixon and Pat Nixon greet arriving guests in the Grand Hallway receiving line, before a state dinner honoring the President of the Republic of Liberia William R. Tolbert Jr. 6/5/1973, Washington, D.C. White House. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, unidentified guests.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-E0932-24A-33A, President Nixon, Pat Nixon, William R. Tolbert Jr., Mrs. Tolbert and singer Johnny Mathis greet one another and pose of formal portraits on stage in the East Room after Mathis's performance following the state dinner honoring President of the Republic of Liberia William R. Tolbert Jr. Members of the Marine Band Orchestra in their red jackets stand in the background. 6/5/1973, Washington, D.C. White House. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, William R. Tolbert Jr., Mrs. Tolbert, Johnny Mathis, Marine Band members.

  • 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.

    P - Formal Presidential Remarks

    • WHCA-SR-P-730602
      Photo opportunity with President Tolbert. (6/5/1973)

      Runtime: 2:24

      Original Format: 1/4-inch reel-to-reel audiotape. Original source type: Original.
    • WHCA-SR-P-730603
      Remarks by President Nixon in toast to President Tolbert, with President Tolbert. (6/5/1973)

      Runtime: 5:50

      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-135
      Briefing by Hank Paulson of the Domestic Council to 46 state insurance commissioners. (6/5/1973, White House Press Lobby)

      Runtime: 1:02:00

      Keywords: Briefings, private briefings

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

      Original Format: 1/4-inch reel-to-reel audiotape. Original source type: Original.
    • WHCA-SR-S-136
      Press briefing by Senate Minority Leader Hugh Scott (R-PA) and House Minority Leader Gerald Ford (R-MI). (6/5/1973, White House Press Lobby)

      Runtime: 30:00:00

      Keywords: Press conferences, news conferences, interviews, media

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

      Original Format: 1/4-inch reel-to-reel audiotape. Original source type: Original.
    • WHCA-SR-S-137
      Press briefing by Gerald Warren. (6/5/1973, White House Press Lobby)

      Runtime: 52:35:00

      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-010
      Proceedings of the Senate Watergate Committee Hearings. (6/5/1973, 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-6331
      Stennis Center Dedication, Part I.
      ALL NETWORKS
      Runtime: 01:06:35
    • WHCA-6332
      Stennis Center Dedication, Part II.
      ALL NETWORKS
      Runtime: 01:04:29
    • WHCA-6333
      Colson Interview with Howard K. Smith.
      ALL NETWORKS
      Runtime: 0:30
    • WHCA-6341
      Weekly News Summary, Tape VIII.
      ALL NETWORKS
      Runtime: 0:30

      1. Smith/Donaldson: Watergate and Archibald Cox. Time Code Start: 01:21. Keywords: bugging, bugs, wiretapping, wire taps, surveillance, spying, recordings, Watergate, Senate committee hearings, investigations, testimony, testify, cover-ups, break-in, burglary, theft, plumbers, scandals, impeachment, resignations. Network: ABC.

      2. Reasoner/Landay: Dash on Watergate. Time Code Start: 07:30. Keywords: Watergate, Senate committee hearings, investigations, testimony, testify, cover-ups, break-in, burglary, theft, plumbers, scandals, impeachment, resignations. Network: ABC.

      3. Smith/Dick Shoemaker: Los Angeles, California Grand Jury investigation of Ellsberg's psychiatrist's office burglary, Ellsberg testimony. Time Code Start: 13:20. Keywords: Armed Forces, military, classified documents, secrets, Watergate, investigations, testify, cover-ups, break-in, burglary, theft, plumbers, scandals, Pentagon papers, Lewis Fielding. Network: ABC.

      4. Smith/Jarriell/Dunsmore: Price controls, devaluation of the dollar. Time Code Start: 17:50. Keywords: economy, economics, budgets, finances, recession, inflation, money, currency, monetary values, exchange rates, decreases, wages, costs, increases. Network: ABC.

      5. Reasoner: Commentary on Archibald Cox vs. Erwin. Time Code Start: 26:20. Keywords: law officials, courts, trials, investigations, prosecutions, Watergate, hearings, burglary, impeachment, resignations, recordings. Network: ABC.
    • WHCA-6342
      Weekly News Summary, Tape IX.
      ALL NETWORKS
      Runtime: 1:00

      1. Chancellor/Levine: Phase IV. Time Code Start: 01:06. Keywords: wage and price controls, freezes, prices, costs, increases, decreases, economy, economics, budgets, finances, recession, inflation, money. Network: NBC.

      2. Chancellor: Senate Watergate Hearings. Time Code Start: 05:24. Keywords: Watergate, Senate committee hearings, investigations, testimony, testify, cover-ups, break-in, burglary, theft, plumbers, scandals, impeachment, resignations. Network: NBC.

      3. Chancellor/Nesson: Ehrlichman's Watergate deposition released; says Liddy threatened to kill Magruder; Mitchell allegedly approved bugging Democratic party headquarters. Time Code Start: 08:50. Keywords: advisors, counsels, Senate committee hearings, investigations, testimony, testify, cover-ups, break-in, burglary, theft, plumbers, scandals, bugging, bugs, wiretapping, wire taps, surveillance, spying, investigations, recordings. Network: NBC.

      4. Chancellor: Scott and the Watergate Hearings. Time Code Start: 10:05. Keywords: Watergate, Senate committee hearings, investigations, testimony, testify, cover-ups, break-in, burglary, theft, plumbers, scandals, impeachment, resignations. Network: NBC.

      5. Chancellor/Lewis: Gas shortage. Time Code Start: 12:50. Keywords: energy crisis, petroleum, oil, gasoline, fuel, shortages, rationing. Network: NBC.

      6. Chancellor/Brinkly: Gas taxes. Time Code Start: 14:50. Keywords: taxes, taxation, revenue. Network: NBC.

      7. Chancellor: Arms sale to Iran. Time Code Start: 19:00. Keywords: Middle East, Mideast, Iranian, royalty, leaders. Network: NBC.

      8. Mudd/Schorr: Watergate. Time Code Start: 30:40. Keywords: Watergate, Senate committee hearings, investigations, testimony, testify, cover-ups, break-in, burglary, theft, plumbers, scandals, impeachment, resignations. Network: CBS.

      9. Mudd/Sarafin: Senate Hearings. Time Code Start: 34:50. Keywords: Watergate, Senate committee hearings, investigations, testimony, testify, cover-ups, break-in, burglary, theft, plumbers, scandals. Network: CBS.

      10. Mudd/Rather: Senator Scott, Senate hearings. Time Code Start: 39:50. Keywords: Watergate, Senate committee hearings, investigations, testimony, testify, cover-ups, break-in, burglary, theft, plumbers, scandals. Network: CBS.

      11. Mudd/Shane: Americans in Europe. Time Code Start: 44:00. Keywords: European, military, troops, withdrawals. Network: CBS.

      12. Severid: Commentary on Watergate. Time Code Start: 50:30. Keywords: Watergate, Senate committee hearings, investigations, testimony, testify, cover-ups, break-in, burglary, theft, plumbers, scandals, impeachment, resignations. Network: CBS.
    • WHCA-W-066
      Proceedings of the Senate Watergate Committee Hearings. Testimony of Sally J. Harmony (recording begins at 10:00 AM)
      Post-Newsweek Stations, Inc.
      Runtime: 01:01:11
    • WHCA-W-067
      Proceedings of the Senate Watergate Committee Hearings. Testimony of Sally J. Harmony (recording begins at 11:00 AM)
      NBC
      Runtime: 1:00
    • WHCA-W-068
      Proceedings of the Senate Watergate Committee Hearings. Testimony of Robert Reisner (recording begins at 2:00 PM) FTN: U.S. Senator Henry Jackson (D-W); "I&A": U.S. Senator Howard Baker (R-TN).
      CBS, ABC
      Runtime: 1:00
    • WHCA-W-069
      Proceedings of the Senate Watergate Committee Hearings. Testimony of Robert Reisner (recording begins at 3:00 PM)
      CBS
      Runtime: 01:06:00
    • WHCA-W-070
      Proceedings of the Senate Watergate Committee Hearings. Testimony of Robert Reisner (recording begins at 4:00 PM) U.S. and U.S.S.R. officials.
      ABC
      Runtime: 01:05:10

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