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June 8, 1973

Introduction

This almanac page for Friday, June 8, 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.

  • 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.

  • 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. X, Vietnam, January 1973-July 1975

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

    Vol. XXXV, National Security Policy, 1973-1976

    National Security Policy

    • 16. Memorandum From the Deputy Director of the Office of Management and Budget (Malek) to President Nixon, Washington, June 8, 1973

      Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, White House Special Files, Staff Member and Office Files, President’s Office Files, Box 22, President’s Handwriting Files, June 1–15, 1973. No classification marking. Sent for information. Nixon wrote, “good job,” on the memorandum. In a June 14 memorandum to Special Assistant to the President Bruce A. Kehrli, Scowcroft concurred with Malek’s memorandum. (Ibid., NSC Institutional Files (H-Files), Box H–238, Policy Papers, NSDM 203)

    • 17. Summary Report of the Inter-Agency Working Group on NSSM 169, Washington, June 8, 1973

      Source: Washington National Records Center, OSD Files: FRC 330–78–0002, A 381 (May–Dec. 1973). Top Secret; Sensitive. The working group, chaired by Foster, included Spiers, Weiss, Tucker, David S. Brandwein of the CIA, and Lieutenant General Louis T. Seith, Director of the Strategic Plans and Policy Directorate, Joint Staff, JCS. Foster forwarded this memorandum and its attachment to Schlesinger under a covering memorandum of June 15 and recommended that, after review, he send them both to Kissinger. Secretary of Defense Schlesinger forwarded the report to Kissinger under a covering memorandum, July 13. “In my judgment this report represents an excellent basis for further consideration by the National Security Council,” Schlesinger wrote. (Ibid.)

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

    India-Pakistan 1

    • 130. Telegram 4712 From the Embassy in Pakistan to the Department of State, Islamabad, June 8, 1973, 1142Z

      Chargé Sydney Sober reported to Assistant Secretary of State of Near Eastern and South Asian Affairs Sisco that, as instructed, he had informed Bhutto that he could no longer act as an intermediary in the Baluchistan conflict.

      Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Files 1970–73, POL 15–1 PAK. Confidential; Priority; Exdis; Stadis; Eyes Only for Sisco.

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

    Australia, New Zealand, ANZUS, Papua New Guinea

    • 33. Memorandum of Conversation, Washington, June 8, 1973., Washington, June 8, 1973

      Hay and Godley discussed the future of Papua New Guinea.

      Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Files 1970–1973, POL 19 NEW GUIN. Confidential. Drafted by Martin. On May 22, the Embassy in Australia transmitted telegram 2850 about the future of Papua New Guinea. (Ibid., Central Foreign Policy Files.)

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

    Population Policy

    • 104. Memorandum of Conversation, Washington, June 8, 1973, 10:30 a.m., Washington, June 8, 1973, 10:30 a.m.

      Members of the Population Crisis Committee discussed their concerns with Department of State officials.

      Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Files 1970–73, SOC 13. Confidential. Drafted by Claxton. The meeting took place in Porter’s office. The Population Crisis Committee was a self-appointed group of advocates favoring a variety of measures to limit worldwide population growth.

  • 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-E0950 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-E0950-02-27, President Nixon addressing guests and students at the graduation commencement ceremony of Florida Technological University. 6/8/1973, Orlando, Florida Florida Technological University. President Nixon.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-E0950-28-29, President Nixon and Pat Nixon standing with Florida Congressman Louis Frey and family. 6/8/1973, Orlando, Florida Florida Technological University. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Charles N. Millican, Louis Frey, Mrs. Frey, Julie Frey, Louis Frey III.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-E0950-33-35, The Nixons bidding farewell to John Gartland (Deputy to the Assistant Secretary for Adminstration of the Treasury Department). 6/8/1973, Orlando, Florida Florida Technological University. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, John Gartland.

    Roll WHPO-E0951 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-E0951-02, President Nixon, Pat Nixon and Florida Congressman Louis Frey waving from the steps of "The Spirit of '76." (Air Foce One (AF1). 6/8/1973, Orlando, Florida McCoy Air force Base (AFB). President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Louis Frey, Grady L. Friday.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-E0951-03, President Nixon, Pat Nixonand Congressman Frey being greeted by Colonel Grady L. Friday (Commanding Officer of the 306th Bombardment Wing at McCoy Air force Base). 6/8/1973, Orlando, Florida McCoy Air force Base (AFB). President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Louis Frey, Grady L. Friday.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-E0951-04-08, President Nixon, Pat Nixon being greeted by President of Florida Technological University Charles N. Millican and his wife. 6/8/1973, Orlando, Florida Florida Technological University. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Charles N. Millican, Mrs. Millican.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-E0951-07, President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Charles N. Millican (wearing commencement robes) and Mrs. Millican walk across a field to participate in the Florida Technological University graduation commencement ceremony. 6/8/1973, Orlando, Florida Florida Technological University. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Charles N. Millican, Mrs. Millican, crowd.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-E0951-09-24, President Nixon speaking at the Florida Technological University graduation commencement exercises. 6/8/1973, Orlando, Florida Florida Technological University. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Charles N. Millican, Mrs. Millican.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-E0951-12, President Nixon standing at the podium with Charles N. Millican addressing guests attending the Florida Technological University graduation commencement exercises. (seen from behind stage looking at college and large crowd. 6/8/1973, Orlando, Florida Florida Technological University. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Charles N. Millican.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-E0951-25-26, President Nixon and Pat Nixon standing with President of Florida Technological University Charles N. Millican and his wife. 6/8/1973, Orlando, Florida Florida Technological University. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Charles N. Millican, Mrs. Millican.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-E0951-27-32, President Nixon congratulating graduates of Florida Technological University. 6/8/1973, Orlando, Florida Florida Technological University. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Charles N. Millican, Mrs. Millican.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-E0951-33-36, President Nixon and Pat Nixon standing with Louis Frey, Mrs. Frey, Julie Frey, Louis Frey III. 6/8/1973, Orlando, Florida Florida Technological University. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Louis Frey, Mrs. Frey, Julie Frey, Louis Frey III.

    Roll WHPO-E0952 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-E0952-01-07, President Nixon and Pat Nixon greeting Lieutenant Clark R. Morgan, Special Actions Officer at Homestead Air force Base. 6/8/1973, Homestead, Florida Homestead AFB (Air force Base). President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Clark R. Morgan.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-E0952-08-09, Views out the window of a plane during flight. 6/8/1973, Homestead, Florida Homestead AFB (Air force Base).

  • 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.

    C - First Lady

    • WHCA-SR-C-073
      Remarks by Pat Nixon receiving a new rug from NSID [National Society of Interior Designers] in the Diplomatic Reception Room with Duke Arturo Pini di San Minato. (6/8/1973, Diplomatic Reception Room, The White House)

      Runtime: 1:20

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

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

    P - Formal Presidential Remarks

    • WHCA-SR-P-730604
      Remarks by President Nixon at graduation of Florida Technical University. (6/8/1973)

      Runtime: 26:34:00

      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-6353
      Weekly News Summary, Tape I.
      ALL NETWORKS
      Runtime: 0:30

      1. Reasoner/Jarriel: President Nixon in Orlando, Florida. Time Code Start: 01:21. Keywords: Presidents, travel, trips, Nixon trips, domesic, elections, campaigns, campaigning, primaries, candidates. Network: ABC.

      2. Smith/Donaldson: Watergate, McCord. Time Code Start: 04:50. Keywords: Watergate, Senate committee hearings, investigations, testimony, testify, cover-ups, break-in, burglary, theft, plumbers, scandals. Network: ABC.

      3. Reasoner/Snell/Drury: Energy crisis. Time Code Start: 08:38. Keywords: petroleum, oil, gasoline, fuel, shortages, rationing, natural resources. Network: ABC.

      4. Smith: Commentary on secrecy. Time Code Start: 26:26. Keywords: national security, secrets, politics. Network: ABC.
    • WHCA-6354
      Weekly News Summary, Tape II.
      ALL NETWORKS
      Runtime: 1:00

      1. Chancellor/Valeriani: President Nixon in Orlando, Florida. Time Code Start: 00:57. Keywords: Presidents, travel, trips, Nixon trips, domesic, elections, campaigns, campaigning, primaries, candidates. Network: NBC.

      2. Chancellor: Secretary of Agriculture Butz on food prices. Time Code Start: 03:06. Keywords: food, markets, retail stores, prices, costs, increases, shortages, cabinet, advisors. Network: NBC.

      3. Brinkley's Journal: food prices. Time Code Start: 04:30. Keywords: food, meat, agriculture, plants, animal products, dairy products, prices, costs, increases, shortages. Network: NBC.

      4. Chancellor/Stern: Watergate with McCord. Time Code Start: 07:50. Keywords: Watergate, Senate committee hearings, investigations, testimony, testify, cover-ups, break-in, burglary, theft, plumbers, scandals. Network: NBC.

      5. Chancellor: Ehrlichman talks about John Dean. Time Code Start: 09:25. Keywords: advisors, counsels, attorneys, lawyers, Watergate, firings, resignations, investigations, media, press conferences, news conferences, interviews. Network: NBC.

      6. Chancellor: Gas shortage. Time Code Start: 13:12. Keywords: energy crisis, petroleum, oil, gasoline, fuel, shortages, rationing. Network: NBC.

      7. Chancellor/Briggs: More on gas shortage. Time Code Start: 16:30. Keywords: energy crisis, petroleum, oil, gasoline, fuel, shortages, rationing. Network: NBC.

      8. Chancellor/Perkins: Noise pollution. Time Code Start: 23:00. Keywords: autos, cars, trucks, organizations, business, manufacturing, tests, ecology, environment, pollutants, air pollution, water pollution, noise pollution, smog, smoke, fossil fuels, litter, sludge, contamination, debris. Network: NBC.

      9. Mudd/Schorr: Senate Watergate Hearings vs. Archibald Cox. Time Code Start: 30:35. 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: CBS.

      10. Mudd/Duval: Gas shortage. Time Code Start: 34:50. Keywords: energy crisis, petroleum, oil, gasoline, fuel, shortages, rationing. Network: CBS.

      11. Mudd/Miers: Senate probe of gas shortage. Time Code Start: 37:00. Keywords: energy crisis, petroleum, oil, gasoline, fuel, shortages, rationing. Network: CBS.

      12. Mudd/Rather: President Nixon in Orlando, Florida. Time Code Start: 41:00. Keywords: Presidents, travel, trips, Nixon trips, domesic, elections, campaigns, campaigning, primaries, candidates. Network: CBS.

      13. Mudd/Brayles: Greece. Time Code Start: 49:45. Keywords: Eastern Mediterranean, Greek, Middle East, Mideast, Turkey. Network: CBS.

Context (External Sources)