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March 2, 1972

Introduction

This almanac page for Thursday, March 2, 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: Friday, March 3, 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.

  • 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. V, United Nations, 1969-1972

    UN Finances and Reduction of the U.S. Assessment

    Vol. VIII, Vietnam, January-October 1972

    Before the Easter Offensive, January 20-March 29, 1972

    Vol. XIX, Part 1, Korea, 1969-1972

    Republic of Korea Troops in Vietnam and Force Modernization, April 1971-December 1972

    Vol. XXIX, Eastern Mediterranean, 1969-1972

    Cyprus

    Vol. XXXVI, Energy Crisis, 1969-1974

    April 15, 1971-March 11, 1972

    Vol. E-1, Documents on Global Issues, 1969-1972

    International Environmental Policy

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

    Iran 1972

    • 171. Telegram 1261 From the Embassy in Iran to the Department of State, Tehran, March 2, 1972, 1124Z

      Despite the opinion of ARMISH/MAAG that the Iranian air force could absorb no more than eight aircraft in 1972, the Iranian Minister of War pressed the Shah’s demand for a full squadron of sixteen F–4Es, and the Country Team in Iran recommended approval.

      Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Files 1970–73, DEF 12–5 IRAN. Secret. Repeated to SECDEF, EUCOM and CSAF.

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

    Jamaica

    Venezuela

    • 680. Telegram 1609 From the Embassy in Venezuela to the Department of State, March 2, 1972, 1525Z., March 2, 1972, 1525Z

      President Caldera defended the timing of his decision to rescind the Reciprocal Trade Agreement, and voiced disappointment that Venezuela had not received hemispheric trade preferences for petroleum. Caldera agreed to start negotiations, which President Nixon had proposed in a letter to him.

      Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 797, Country Files, Latin America, Venezuela, Vol. 2, 1972. Secret; Priority; Exdis. Nixon’s letter to Caldera is referenced in the source note to Document 679. Telegrams 29285 and 31327 from the Department, February 18 and 23, respectively, are ibid., RG 59, Central Files 1970–73, PET 1 US.

  • 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.

    Cabinet Room

  • 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-8658 Photographer: Kightlinger, Jack | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-8658-, Herb Klein sitting and standing with Carlos Conde and an unidentified man. 3/2/1972, Washington, D.C. unknown. Herb Klein, Carlos Conde, unidentified man.

  • 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.

    H - White House Staff Member Recordings

    • WHCA-SR-H-525
      Press briefing by Gerald Warren and Dr. Merlin K. Duval of the Department of Health, Education and Welfare. (3/2/1972, Four Ambassadors, Press Center, Miami, Florida)

      Runtime: 0:38:25

      Keywords: health care, health insurance, Press conferences, news conferences, interviews, media

      Production credits: Audio feed supplied by WHCA; Recorded by CAL (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-5153
      President Nixon Wisconsin screening reel (political spots). political campaign ad for the 1972 Presidential election Richard Nixon, Pat Nixon, Chou EnLai, Chinese officials.
      CBS
      Runtime: 00:10:11
    • WHCA-5154
      "McCaffrey At Large".
      ALL NETWORKS
      Runtime: 00:29:22
    • WHCA-5155
      "Thirty Minutes". Richard Nixon, Pat Nixon, Chou EnLai, Chinese Officials.
      NBC
      Runtime: 00:30:18
    • WHCA-5156
      Weekly News Summary, Tape I.
      ALL NETWORKS
      Runtime: 01:29:55

      37. Film report on Richard Kleindienst appearance before Senate committee to deny he took part in a secret ITT (ITT Corporation)memo/ on camera comments by Jack Anderson. Time Code Start: 78:54. Keywords: International Telephone & Telegraph, communications, world corporations, conglomerates, campaign funding, investigations, hearings. Network: ABC.

      38. Report on busing issue and President Nixon testing of political climate before issuing a proposal on busing. Time Code Start: 81:47. Keywords: bills, laws, legislation, desegregation, racism, racial discrimination, African Americans, schools, students, transportation, reports. Network: ABC.

      39. Film report of Senate Muskie speaking in the New Hampshire primaries. Time Code Start: 83:41. Keywords: Senators, Presidential elections, campaigns, campaigning, candidates. Network: ABC.

      40. Film report of Senator McGovern speaking in the New Hampshire primaries. Time Code Start: 85:50. Keywords: Presidential elections, campaigns, campaigning, candidates. Network: ABC.

      41. Report on Governor George Wallace in Michigan primaries. Time Code Start: 89:11. Keywords: Governors, Presidential elections, campaigns, primaries, candidates. Network: ABC.
    • WHCA-5157
      Weekly News Summary, Tape II.
      ALL NETWORKS
      Runtime: 00:39:27

      1. Report on Senate approval of Housing Bill/ Vietnam casualty tolls. Time Code Start: 00:00. Keywords: Vietnam War, killed in action, KIA, death tolls, fatalities, casualty, casualties, military, troops. Network: ABC.

      2. Reasoner commentary on the differences between the U.S. and China. Time Code Start: 00:37. Keywords: People's Republic of China. Network: ABC.

      3. Film report on Richard Kleindienst appearance before Senate committee to deny he took part in a secret ITT (ITT Corporation)memo/ on camera comments by Jack Anderson. Time Code Start: 02:28. Keywords: International Telephone & Telegraph, communications, world corporations, conglomerates, campaign funding, investigations, hearings. Network: NBC.

      4. Report on Governor George Wallace in Michigan primaries and Senator Muskie campaigning in the New Hampshire primaries. Time Code Start: 06:37. Keywords: Senators, Governors, Presidential elections, campaigns, primaries, candidates. Network: NBC.

      5. Utley/Materman: Presidential advisor Bickel says stopping busing would lead to repeal of court orders ending segregation; film of students and busing, 65% children were bused to school prior to integration laws. Time Code Start: 10:02. Keywords: desegregation, racism, racial profiling, racial discrimination, civil rights, African Americans, schools, students. Network: NBC.

      6. Report on trial of Roman Catholic priest Father Philip Berrigan (Harrisburg 7). Time Code Start: 13:17. Keywords: protests, militants, bombings, violence, sabotage, shootings, kidnappings, courts, trials, investigations, prosecutions. Network: NBC.

      7. Report on U.S. bombing in North Vietnam and North Vietnam artillery units, power, and maneuvers. Time Code Start: 16:11. Keywords: Vietnam War, bombings. Network: NBC.

      8. Report of casualty figures from Vietnam. Time Code Start: 17:54. Keywords: Vietnam War, killed in action, KIA, death tolls, fatalities, casualty, casualties, military, troops. Network: NBC.

      9. David Brinkley commentary on U.S. casualties in Vietnam. Time Code Start: 18:15. Keywords: Vietnam War, killed in action, KIA, death tolls, fatalities, casualty, casualties, military, troops. Network: NBC.

      10. Film report on Richard Kleindienst appearance before Senate committee to deny he took park in a secret ITT (ITT Corporation)( memo/ on camera comments by Jack Anderson and Senator Philip Hart. Time Code Start: 20:23. Keywords: International Telephone & Telegraph, communications, world corporations, conglomerates, campaign funding, investigations, hearings. Network: CBS.

      11. Report on drug problem among U.S. GI's. Time Code Start: 23:40. Keywords: military, veterans, Armed Forces, drugs, alcohol, alcoholism, addicts, addiction, drug abuse. Network: CBS.

      12. Report of casualty figures from Vietnam and film of bombing in North Vietnam. Time Code Start: 24:10. Keywords: Vietnam War, killed in action, KIA, death tolls, fatalities, casualty, casualties, military, troops. Network: CBS.

      13. Report on John Mitchell as Committee to Re-elect the President (CRP) director/ film of Senator Muskie campaigning in the New Hampshire primaries/ on camera comments by Art Baker. Time Code Start: 29:21. Keywords: cabinet, advisors, law officials, Presidential elections, campaigns, campaigning, candidates, organizations, primaries, voting, costs, finances, funding. Network: CBS.

      14. Report on AFL-CIO endorsement of Senator Hubert H. Humphrey. Time Code Start: 32:53. Keywords: labor, unions, American Federation of Labor, Congress of Industrial Organizations, elections, candidates. Network: CBS.
    • WHCA-5158
      "Woman". Richard Nixon, Pat Nixon, Chou EnLai, Chinese Officials.
      ABC
      Runtime: 00:29:39

Context (External Sources)