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March 13, 1970

Introduction

This almanac page for Friday, March 13, 1970, 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.

    Appointments and Nominations

    Congress, Communications to

    • Employee Benefits Protection (6 Weekly Comp. Pres. Doc. 358, March 13, 1970)
      The President's Message to the Congress Proposing Enactment of the Employee Benefits Protection Act.

    Executive Orders

    Statements by the President

    • Postal Reform Bill (6 Weekly Comp. Pres. Doc. 361, March 13, 1970)
      Statement by the President on Decision of the House Post Office and Civil Service Committee To Report Out the Bill.

    Acts Approved by the President

    • H.R. 8020 -- Public Law 91-210
      An Act to amend title 37, United States Code, to provide entitlement to round trip transportation to the home port for a member of the Uniformed Services on permanent duty aboard a ship overhauling away from home port whose dependents are residing at the home port.
    • S. 2523 -- Public Law 91-211
      Community Mental Health Centers Amendments of 1970.
    • H.R. 11702 -- Public Law 91-212
      Medical Library Assistance Extension Act of 1970.

    Checklist of White House Press Releases

    The releases listed below, made public by the Office of the White House Press Secretary during the period covered by this issue, are not included in the issue.

    • Press conference of George P. Shultz, Secretary of Labor, Laurence H. Silberman, Solicitor of Labor, and W. J. Usery, Jr., Assistant Secretary of Labor for Labor-Management Relations, on the employee benefits protection message.

    Digest of Other White House Announcements

    Following is a listing of items of general interest which were announced in the press but not made public as formal White House press releases during the period covered by this issue. Appointments requiring Senate approval are not included since they appear in the list of nominations submitted to the Senate, below.

    • The President visited the Washington Technical Institute and talked with students and faculty there.
    • Members of the Executive Committee of the Advertising Council met with the President at the White House to discuss the Council's participation in the education program on drug abuse.
    • Andre LeTendre, president of the United States Jaycees, called on the President to present a medal marking the 50th anniversary of the Jaycees.
    • The President hosted a reception for 700 Young Republicans attending a National Leadership Training School in Washington.

  • 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 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. VI, Vietnam, January 1969-July 1970

    Vietnam, January 1969-July 1970

    Vol. XII, Soviet Union, January 1969-October 1970

    Expansion of the Kissinger-Dobrynin Channel and Further Discussions on the Middle East, December 11, 1969-July 28, 1970

    Vol. XXIII, Arab-Israeli Dispute, 1969-1972

    The Cease-Fire Agreement

    • 100. Telegram From the Embassy in Lebanon to the Department of State , Beirut, March 13, 1970, 1410Z

      Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 621, Country Files, Middle East, Lebanon, Vol. II. Secret; Exdis. At the top of the page a handwritten notation in an unknown hand reads: “A strong but valid message. I hope that Al Haig and Hal Saunders see this.” Attached is a note from Haig to Kissinger, March 16, that reads: “Henry, The attached cable dealing with the Lebanese situation suggests that we may have some problems which are minimal to remedy.”

    Vol. XXIX, Eastern Europe, 1969-1972

    Yugoslavia

    Vol. E-10, Documents on American Republics, 1969-1972

    Panama

    • 532. Minutes of an NSC Review Group Meeting, Washington, March 13, 1970, 2:35–3:40 p.m. , Washington, March 13, 1970, 2:35-3:40 p.m.

      The National Security Council Review Group discussed options presented by the National Security Council Interdepartmental Group for Inter-American Affairs (NSC–IG/ARA) and directed that Deputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Inter-American Affairs Robert Hurwitch prepare a memorandum for President Nixon recommending comprehensive negotiations for new Canal treaties, spell out the choices for the negotiations, and include discussion of the timing.

      Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, NSC Institutional Files (H-Files), Box H–111, SRG Minutes Originals, 1970. Secret. The meeting took place in the White House Situation Room. The participants discussed the January 27 NSC–IG/ARA report. A portion is published as Document 530. According to a March 26 covering letter from Davis to Kissinger, Hurwitch’s memorandum to the President would be submitted by April 3. The memorandum is published as Document 533.

  • 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-3144 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-3144-01A-09A, President Nixon seated at his Oval Office desk during a meeting with John Ehrlichman, H. R. Haldeman and Special Assistant Dwight Chapin. 3/13/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, John D. Ehrlichman, H. R. Haldeman, Dwight Chapin.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-3144-04A, President Nixon seated at his Oval Office desk during a meeting with John Ehrlichman, H. R. Haldeman and Special Assistant Dwight Chapin. 3/13/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, John D. Ehrlichman, H. R. Haldeman, Dwight Chapin.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-3144-08A, President Nixon seated at his White House Oval Office desk during a meeting with John Ehrlichman and H. R. Haldeman. 3/13/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, John D. Ehrlichman, H. R. Haldeman.

    Roll WHPO-3145 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-3145-02-09, President Nixon meeting with Assistants John D. Ehrlichman, H. R. Haldeman and Special Assistant Dwight Chapin. 3/13/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, John D. Ehrlichman, H. R. Haldeman and Dwight Chapin.

    Roll WHPO-3147 Photographer: Schumacher, Karl | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-3147-03, Mrs. Virginia Knauer, Presidential Consumer Affairs Adviser working at the desk. 3/13/1970, Washington, D.C. White House. Virginia Knauer.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-3147-03-27, Mrs. Virginia Knauer, Presidential Consumer Affairs Adviser working at the desk. 3/13/1970, Washington, D.C. White House. Virginia Knauer.

    Roll WHPO-3148 Photographer: Schumacher, Karl | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-3148-01A-10A, Presentation of a gift to Mike Farrell. 3/13/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, South Lawn. Mike Farrell, unidentified persons.

    Roll WHPO-3149 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-3149-02-08, President Nixon at the Washington Technical Institute with Secretary of HEW Robert H. Finch and President of WTI Cleveland L. Dennard. 3/13/1970, Washington, D.C. Washington Technical Institute. President Nixon, Robert H. Finch, Cleveland L. Dennard.

    Roll WHPO-3150 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-3150-02A-15A, President Nixon arriving at the Washington Technical Institute. 3/13/1970, Washington, D.C. Washington Technical Institute, exterior. President Nixon, Secretary Finch, Mr. Dennard.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-3150-16A-35A, President Nixon at the Washington Technical Institute with Secretary of HEW Robert H. Finch and President of WTI Cleveland L. Dennard. 3/13/1970, Washington, D.C. Washington Technical Institute. President Nixon, Secretary Finch, Mr. Dennard.

    Roll WHPO-3151 Photographer: Hodge | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-3151-03A-22A, Portrait study of aide Ken Cole. 3/13/1970, unknown unknown. Kenneth R. Cole.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-3151-09A, Portrait study of aide Ken Cole. 3/13/1970, unknown unknown. Kenneth R. Cole.

    Roll WHPO-3152 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-3152-1-6, President Nixon receiving a medal from Andre Le Tendre, President of the U. S. Jaycees. 3/13/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, Mr. Le Tendre.

    Roll WHPO-3153 Photographer: Kightlinger, Jack | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-3153-03A-14A, President Nixon meeting with the Executive Committee of the Advertising Council. 3/13/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, Roosevelt Room. President Nixon.

    Roll WHPO-3154 Photographer: Kightlinger, Jack | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-3154-03-04, President Nixon meeting with the Executive Committee of the Advertising Council. 3/13/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, Roosevelt Room. President Nixon.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-3154-07-08, Secretary of the Interior Rogers Morton from behind, looking through a door frame. 3/13/1970, Washington, D.C. White House. Rogers Morton.

  • 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-700308
      Remarks by President Nixon at Washington Technical Institute. (3/13/1970)

      Original Format: 1/4-inch reel-to-reel audiotape. Original source type: Original.
    • WHCA-SR-P-700309
      Filmed remarks for Job Bank, Narcotics Conference, Armed Forces Day. (3/13/1970)

      Runtime: 6:12

      Keywords: drugs, drug abuse, narcotics, heroin, marijuana, addicts, addiction, prevention, programs

      Original Format: 1/4-inch reel-to-reel audiotape. Original source type: Original.
    • WHCA-SR-P-700310
      [see 700309]. (3/13/1970)

      Original Format: 1/4-inch reel-to-reel audiotape. Original source type: Original.
    • WHCA-SR-P-700311
      [see 700309]. (3/13/1970)

      Original Format: 1/4-inch reel-to-reel audiotape. Original source type: Original.
    • WHCA-SR-P-700312
      Remarks by President Nixon to Young Republican Leadership meeting. (3/13/1970)

      Runtime: 18:46

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

Context (External Sources)