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June 5, 1974

Introduction

This almanac page for Wednesday, June 5, 1974, 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.

    President's Personal File

    The President's Personal File is essentially a President's secretary's file, kept by Rose Mary Woods, personal secretary to the President, for two purposes: (1) preserving for posterity a collection of documents particularly close to the President, whether because he dictated or annotated them, or because of the importance of the correspondent or the event concerned and (2) giving appropriate attention–letters of gratitude, invitations to White House social events, and the like–to members and important friends and supporters of the Nixon administration. This generalization does not describe all the varied materials of a file group which is essentially a miscellany, but it does identify the reason for the existence of the file group's core. 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

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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. XXVII, Iran; Iraq, 1973-1976

    Iraq, January 1973-December 1974

    Vol. XXXVI, Energy Crisis, 1969-1974

    March 29-August 3, 1974

    Vol. XXXVIII, Part 1, Foundations of Foreign Policy, 1973-1976

    Foundations of Foreign Policy, 1973-1976

    • 35. Address by President Nixon, Annapolis, Maryland, June 5, 1974

      Source: Department of State Bulletin, July 1, 1974, pp. 1–5. Nixon’s address was made before the graduating class of the U.S. Naval Academy.

    Vol. E-9, Part 2, Documents on the Middle East Region, 1973-1976

    Saudi Arabia

    • 109. Memorandum of Conversation, Washington, June 5, 1974, 5:15 p.m.

      Summary: Kissinger met with Prince Fahd upon the latter’s arrival in Washington.

      Source: Library of Congress, Manuscript Division, Kissinger Papers, Box CL 207, Geopolitical File, Saudi Arabia, April 30–June 5, 1974. Secret; Nodis. Drafted by Sober. The meeting took place at Blair House. Fahd visited Washington June 5–7. The Department’s prepared briefing papers for the visit focused on establishing the new economic and strategic relationship with Saudi Arabia. (National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 937, VIP visits, Visit of Prince Fahd June 6–7, 1974 [2 of 3])

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

    Guatemala and Belize

    • 185. Telegram 3060 From the Embassy in Guatemala to the Department of State, Guatemala City, June 5, 1974, 1830Z

      Summary: The Embassy reported that despite indications the political situation had calmed in Guatemala, Laugerud’s administration would find itself hampered by discontent over electoral fraud and continuing economic and social problems. While noting that U.S. interests would be best served through government-implemented reforms, the Embassy conceded that it enjoyed only minimal influence over the situation in Guatemala.

      Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Foreign Policy File, [no film number]. Confidential. Repeated to Managua, Panama City, San José, San Salvador, and Tegucigalpa.

    Vol. E-12, Documents on East and Southeast Asia, 1973-1976

    East Asia and Pacific Regional, SEATO, ASEAN

    Vol. E-14, Part 1, Documents on the United Nations, 1973-1976

    United Nations Affairs

    • 16. Airgram A–4568 From the Department of State to All Diplomatic Posts, Washington, June 5, 1974., Washington, June 5, 1974

      The Department summarized events at the United Nations General Assembly Sixth Special Session and discussed implications for future international negotiations.

      Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Foreign Policy Files, P740058–0148. Confidential. Repeated to Hong Kong. Drafted by Hines (IO/CMD) on May 28; cleared by Morey, McDonald, Tank (IO/CMD), Yoder (IO/CMD), Kimball, Schwebel, and in EB/GCP, EB/ICD, and AID/PPC; and approved by McDonald. Annexes 1, 2, 4, and 6 are published in Department of State Bulletin, May 27, 1974, pp. 569–583. Annex 3 is ibid., May 6, 1974, pp. 477–483. Annex 5, a compilation of reservations to the NIEO declared by the WEO countries, undated, not published, is included in the microfilmed copy of this document available in the National Archives, RG 59, IO/OIC/A Files: Lot 00 D 469, Reel 73. Telegram 99106 is published as Document 13. Telegram 104050 is published as Document 14.

  • 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-E2877 Photographer: Schumacher, Karl | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-E2877-03-13, President Nixon departing for the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. 6/5/1974, Washington, D.C. White House, South Grounds. President Nixon, Pat Nixon.

    Roll WHPO-E2878 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-E2878-06A-08A, President Nixon attending the graduation and commissioning of the U.S. Naval Academy's Class of 1974. 6/5/1974, Annapolis, Maryland Navy-Marine Memorial Stadium, U.S. Naval Academy. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Congressman Lawrence J. Hogan, Congresswoman Marjorie S. Holt, J. William Middendorf II (Secretary of the Navy), Elmo R. Zumwalt, Jr. (Chief of Naval Operations), Robert E. Cushman, Jr. (Commandant of the Marine Corps) Guillermo Sevilla-Sacassa (Ambassador from Nicaragua to the U.S. and Dean of the Diplomatic Corps), Vice Admiral William P. Mack (Superintendent of the U. S. Naval Academy).
    • Frame(s): WHPO-E2878-08, President Nixon waves a white dress Navy hat to graudates while standing on the stage while attending the graduation and commissioning of the U.S. Naval Academy's Class of 1974. (seen from behind the stage). 6/5/1974, Annapolis, Maryland Navy-Marine Memorial Stadium, U.S. Naval Academy. President Nixon, Congressman Lawrence J. Hogan, Congresswoman Marjorie S. Holt, J. William Middendorf II (Secretary of the Navy), Elmo R. Zumwalt, Jr. (Chief of Naval Operations), Robert E. Cushman, Jr. (Commandant of the Marine Corps) Guillermo Sevilla-Sacassa (Ambassador from Nicaragua to the U.S. and Dean of the Diplomatic Corps), Vice Admiral William P. Mack (Superintendent of the U. S. Naval Academy).
    • Frame(s): WHPO-E2878-09A, President Nixon boarding the Presidential helicopter after attending the graduation and commissioning of the U.S. Naval Academy's Class of 1974. 6/5/1974, Annapolis, Maryland L-R: President Nixon, Ronald Ziegler, Vice Admiral William P. Mack.

    Roll WHPO-E2879 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-E2879-01A-04A, President Nixon arriving in Annapolis for U.S. Naval Academy graduation and officer commissioning ceremonies. 6/5/1974, Annapolis, Maryland Navy-Marine Memorial Stadium, U.S. Naval Academy. L-R: Vice-Admiral William Mack (Superintendent of the U.S. Naval Academy), Pat Nixon, President Nixon.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-E2879-07A-30A, President Nixon Arriving in Annapolis for U.S. Naval Academy graduation and commissioning ceremonies. (President Nixon throwing a toy airplane into the air before conferring of the degrees). 6/5/1974, Annapolis, Maryland Navy-Marine Memorial Stadium, U.S. Naval Academy. Frame 24A L-R: President Nixon (on the left of the podium), J. William Middendorf II (Secretary of the Navy, to the right of the podium).

    Roll WHPO-E2880 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-E2880-, President Nixon attending the graduation and commissioning of the U.S. Naval Academy's Class of 1974. 6/5/1974, Annapolis, Maryland Navy-Marine Memorial Stadium, U.S. Naval Academy. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Congressman Lawrence J. Hogan, Congresswoman Marjorie S. Holt, J. William Middendorf II (Secretary of the Navy), Elmo R. Zumwalt, Jr. (Chief of Naval Operations), Robert E. Cushman, Jr. (Commandant of the Marine Corps) Guillermo Sevilla-Sacassa (Ambassador from Nicaragua to the U.S. and Dean of the Diplomatic Corps), Vice Admiral William P. Mack (Superintendent of the U. S. Naval Academy).

    Roll WHPO-E2881 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-E2881-, President Nixon attending the graduation and commissioning of the U.S. Naval Academy's Class of 1974. 6/5/1974, Annapolis, Maryland Navy-Marine Memorial Stadium, U.S. Naval Academy. Frame 14 L-R, Front Row: J. William Middendorf II (sitting, Secretary of the Navy), Mrs. Nixon (sitting), Vice Admiral William P. Mack (standing, Superintendent of the U. S. Naval Academy), President Nixon (standing); also present: Congressman Lawrence J. Hogan, Congresswoman Marjorie S. Holt, Elmo R. Zumwalt, Jr. (Chief of Naval Operations), Robert E. Cushman, Jr. (Commandant of the Marine Corps) Guillermo Sevilla-Sacassa (Ambassador from Nicaragua to the U.S. and Dean of the Diplomatic Corps).

    Roll WHPO-E2882 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-E2882-, President Nixon attending the graduation and commissioning of the U.S. Naval Academy's Class of 1974. 6/5/1974, Annapolis, Maryland Navy-Marine Memorial Stadium, U.S. Naval Academy. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Congressman Lawrence J. Hogan, Congresswoman Marjorie S. Holt, J. William Middendorf II (Secretary of the Navy), Elmo R. Zumwalt, Jr. (Chief of Naval Operations), Robert E. Cushman, Jr. (Commandant of the Marine Corps) Guillermo Sevilla-Sacassa (Ambassador from Nicaragua to the U.S. and Dean of the Diplomatic Corps), Vice Admiral William P. Mack (Superintendent of the U. S. Naval Academy).

    Roll WHPO-E2883 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-E2883-, President Nixon attending the graduation and commissioning of the U.S. Naval Academy's Class of 1974. 6/5/1974, Annapolis, Maryland Navy-Marine Memorial Stadium, U.S. Naval Academy. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Congressman Lawrence J. Hogan, Congresswoman Marjorie S. Holt, J. William Middendorf II (Secretary of the Navy), Elmo R. Zumwalt, Jr. (Chief of Naval Operations), Robert E. Cushman, Jr. (Commandant of the Marine Corps) Guillermo Sevilla-Sacassa (Ambassador from Nicaragua to the U.S. and Dean of the Diplomatic Corps), Vice Admiral William P. Mack (Superintendent of the U. S. Naval Academy).

    Roll WHPO-E2884 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-E2884-, President Nixon attending the graduation and commissiong of the U.S. Naval Academy's Class of 1974. 6/5/1974, Annapolis, Maryland Navy-Marine Memorial Stadium, U.S. Naval Academy. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Congressman Lawrence J. Hogan, Congresswoman Marjorie S. Holt, J. William Middendorf II (Secretary of the Navy), Elmo R. Zumwalt, Jr. (Chief of Naval Operations), Robert E. Cushman, Jr. (Commandant of the Marine Corps) Guillermo Sevilla-Sacassa (Ambassador from Nicaragua to the U.S. and Dean of the Diplomatic Corps), Vice Admiral William P. Mack (Superintendent of the U. S. Naval Academy).

    Roll WHPO-E2885 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-E2885-, President Nixon receiving diplomatic credentials from the Ambassadors of Chad, Guinea, Sweden, Bulgaria, Togo, and Zambia. 6/5/1974, Washington, D.C. White House, Blue Room. President Nixon, Bawoyeu Alingue (Frames 2-5, Ambassador-designate from the Republic of Chad), Habib Bah (Frames 6-9, Ambassador-designate from the Republic of Guinea), Count Wilhelm Wachtmeister (Frames 10-13, Ambassador-designate from the Kingdom of Sweden), Lubomir D. Popov (Frames 14-16, Ambassador-designate from the People's Republic of Bulgaria), Michel M. Kekeh (Frames 17-19, Ambassador-designate from the Republic of Togo), Siteke Gibson (Frames 20-122, Ambassador-designate from the Republic of Zambia).

    Roll WHPO-E2886 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-E2886-, President Nixon seated at his Oval Office desk during a meeting with Senator Mike Mansfield and Tom Korologos, discussing Mansfield's recent trip to France. 6/5/1974, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. Senate Majority Leader, Mike Mansfield (D-Montana) Tom C. Korlogos, Deputy Assistant, President Nixon.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-E2886-02A, President Nixon seated at his Oval Office desk during a meeting with Senator Mike Mansfield and Tom Korologos, discussing Mansfield's recent trip to France. 6/5/1974, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon; Senate Majority Leader, Mike Mansfield (D-Montana); Tom C. Korlogos, Deputy Assistant.

    Roll WHPO-E2887 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-E2887-, President Nixon and Henry Kissinger meeting in the Oval Office with American Jewish Leaders. Clockwise from the bottom Left: Leonard Garment, Jacob Stein (Chairman of the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations), Rabbi Arthur Hertzberg (President of the American Jewish Congress), David Bloomberg (President of B’nai B'rith), Max Fisher (Chairman of the Jewish Agencies of Israel), President Nixon, Rabbi Israel Miller (President of the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations), Charlotte Jacobson (Chairman of the Jewish Agency, American Section), Henry A. Kissinger, Lewis Cole (President of the National Community Relations Council). 6/5/1974, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, Leonard Garment, Jacob Stein, Rabbi Arthur Hertzberg, David Bloomberg , Max Fisher, Rabbi Israel Miller , Charlotte Jacobson, Henry A. Kissinger, Lewis Cole.

    Roll WHPO-E2888 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-E2888-, President Nixon and Henry Kissinger meeting in the Oval Office with American Jewish Leaders. Clockwise from the bottom Left: Leonard Garment, Jacob Stein (Chairman of the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations), Rabbi Arthur Hertzberg (President of the American Jewish Congress), David Bloomberg (President of B’nai B'rith), Max Fisher (Chairman of the Jewish Agencies of Israel), President Nixon, Rabbi Israel Miller (President of the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations), Charlotte Jacobson (Chairman of the Jewish Agency, American Section), Henry A. Kissinger, Lewis Cole (President of the National Community Relations Council). 6/5/1974, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, Leonard Garment, Jacob Stein, Rabbi Arthur Hertzberg, David Bloomberg , Max Fisher, Rabbi Israel Miller , Charlotte Jacobson, Henry A. Kissinger, Lewis Cole.

  • 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-740602
      Photo opportunity with foreign dignitaries. (6/5/1974)

      Runtime: 3:35

      Original Format: 1/4-inch reel-to-reel audiotape. Original source type: Original.
    • WHCA-SR-P-740603
      Remarks by President Nixon in Annapolis at Naval Academy graduation with Gen. Chapman, Adm. Elmo Zumwalt, Academy Supt. V. Adm. William Mack. (6/5/1974)

      Runtime: 25:00:00

      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-623
      White House prayer and Bible study. (6/5/1974, Family Theater)

      Runtime: 40:00:00

      Keywords: Church service, worship service, prayer service, religion

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

      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-6978
      "Martin Agronsky: Evening Edition". John J. Caulfield, Anthony T. Ulasewicz.
      NBC
      Runtime: 00:25:51
    • WHCA-6979
      "Washington Straight Talk". Anthony T. Ulasewicz and Gerald Alch, attorney to James McCord.
      NBC
      Runtime: 00:28:48
    • WHCA-6983
      Weekly News Summary, Tape I.
      ALL NETWORKS
      Runtime: 1:30

      26. Smith/Jarriel: President Nixon at Annapolis Naval Academy. Time Code Start: 60:06. Keywords: Presidents, military, colleges, universities. Network: ABC.

      27. Reasoner/Schoumacher: Primaries and Watergate. Time Code Start: 62:33. Keywords: Watergate, Senate committee hearings, investigations, testimony, testify, cover-ups, break-in, burglary, theft, plumbers, scandals, impeachment, resignations. Network: ABC.

      28. Smith/Donaldson: Milk fund affair with Hogan, Eilberg and Froel. Time Code Start: 65:19. Keywords: food, dairy products, organizations, lobbys, Presidential campaigns, contributions, funding, finances, donations, investigations. Network: ABC.

      29. Smith/Duke: Jeb Magruder. Time Code Start: 67:49. 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.

      30. Smith: Commentary on sugar lobbies. Time Code Start: 69:55. Keywords: food, agriculture, crops, products, lobbyists. Network: ABC.

      31. Chancellor/Brokaw: President Nixon attends Naval Academy graduation. Time Code Start: 71:39. Keywords: Vice Presidents, speeches, universities, colleges, schools, military, Navy, Naval, graduations, celebrations. Network: NBC.

      32. Chancellor/Perkins: Effect of Watergate on the California primaries with Reinecke, Brown and Conway. Time Code Start: 74:00. Keywords: Watergate, International Telephone & Telegraph, communications, world, corporations, conglomerates, campaign funding, investigations, hearings. Network: NBC.

      33. Chancellor/Scherer: President Nixon's attorney St. Clair comments on possible impeachment recommendation with attorney John Doar, Cohen and Holtzman. Time Code Start: 76:46. Keywords: attorneys, lawyers, Presidents, Watergate, Senate committee hearings, investigations, impeachment. Network: NBC.

      34. Chancellor: Warner Lambert and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). Time Code Start: 79:00. Keywords: consumer protection agency, trade regulation, antitrust enforcement, lawsuits, products, Listerine antispectic mouthwash, health, false advertising. Network: NBC.

      35. Brinkley's Journal: The Vice President's job; Thomas Jefferson's statement with regard to President' and Vice President's reviewed. Time Code Start: 79:56. Keywords: Vice Presidents, activities, employment, documents, historic, reviews. Network: NBC.

      36. Cronkite/Pierpoint: President Nixon at Annapolis Naval Academy. Time Code Start: 82:10. Keywords: Presidents, military, colleges, universities. Network: CBS.

      37. Cronkite/Morton: Judiciary Committee on milk prices and International Telephone & Telegraph (ITT Corporation). Time Code Start: 84:51. Keywords: International Telephone & Telegraph, communications, world, corporations, conglomerates, campaign funding, investigations, hearings. Network: CBS.

      38. Cronkite/Stahl: President Nixon's brothers go before Watergate committee with Senator Talmadge. Time Code Start: 86:39. Keywords: Watergate, Senate committee hearings, investigations, testimony, testify, cover-ups, break-in, burglary, theft, plumbers, scandals, impeachment, resignations. Network: CBS.

      39. Cronkite/Browning: John Burton ran on impeachment and won. Time Code Start: 87:55. Keywords: Presidents, Watergate, Senate committee hearings, investigations, impeachment, elections, slogans. Network: CBS.

      40. Sevareid analysis: President Nixon and his foreign policies. Time Code Start: 89:37. Keywords: Presidents,. Network: CBS.

Context (External Sources)