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March 25, 1969

Introduction

This almanac page for Tuesday, March 25, 1969, 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

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. IV, Foreign Assistance, International Development, Trade Policies, 1969-1972

    Foreign Assistance Policy, 1969-1972

    International Development Policy, 1969-1972

    Vol. VI, Vietnam, January 1969-July 1970

    Vietnam, January 1969-July 1970

    Vol. XXI, Chile, 1969-1973

    A "Noisy Democracy": The Decline of Eduardo Frei, January-December 1969

    • 4. Telegram From the Embassy in Chile to the Department of State , Santiago, March 25, 1969, 1700Z

      Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Files 1967–69, POL 1 CHILE–US. Confidential; Limdis. This is one of three cables Korry transmitted on March 25 reporting on the subjects of Foreign Policy, Chilean Politics, and Economic Policy. Telegram 1161 is Document 5. Telegram 1168 is published in Foreign Relations, 1969–1976, vol. E–16, Documents on Chile, 1969–1973, Document 2.

    Vol. XXXVI, Energy Crisis, 1969-1974

    February 20, 1969-February 19, 1970

    Vol. XLI, Western Europe; NATO, 1969-1972

    Canada

    Vol. E-2, Documents on Arms Control and Nonproliferation, 1969-1972

    Eighteen-Nation Disarmament Committee; Seabed Arms Control Treaty

    • 79. Memorandum From the Military Assistant (Haig) to the President’s Assistant for National Security Affairs (Kissinger) , Washington, March 25, 1969

      In this memorandum, Haig recounted the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Wheeler’s objection to the ACDA’s proposal to transmit to Director of U.S. Arms Control and Disarmament Agency Smith additional instructions that, in Wheeler’s view, “clearly stepped beyond the bounds set earlier.”

      Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 319, Subject Files, Eighteen-Nation Disarmament Conference (ENDC). Confidential. The March 25 memorandum at Tab A has four attachments; the attachments at Tabs 1 and 2 are Documents 75 and 77; [3/15 letter; tel 3/18] the draft telegram at Tab 4 was sent, as revised, to the U.S. Mission in Geneva on March 22. (Telegram 44780; National Archives, RG 59, Central Files 1967–1969, DEF 18–3)

    • 81. Telegram 965 From the Mission in Geneva to the Department of State, Geneva, March 25, 1969, 1915Z

      The telegram reported on the March 25 Co-Chairmen meeting in which Smith and Roshchin of the Soviet Union discussed progress toward a seabed arms treaty.

      Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 366, Subject Files, Non-Proliferation Treaty through March 1969. Secret; Limdis; Priority. It was repeated to Moscow, USUN, and USNATO. Sonnenfeldt forwarded the telegram to Kissinger under a covering note noting “that things seem to be moving quite fast on this” and “we may find ourselves in the midst of a real negotiation on a treaty on the basis, so far, of telegraphic instructions rather than an NSC decision.” (Ibid.)

    Vol. E-7, Documents on South Asia, 1969-1972

    India and Pakistan: Pre-Crisis, January 1969-February 1971

    • 13. Memorandum From the President’s Assistant for National Security Affairs (Kissinger) to President Nixon, Washington, March 25, 1969

      Kissinger informed Nixon that Ayub Khan had resigned as President of Pakistan after declaring martial law and appointing General Yahya Khan martial law administrator. The principal question, he noted, was whether the people of East Pakistan would accept the change.

      Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 623, Country Files, Middle East, Pakistan, Vol. I, 1 Jan 69–30 Nov 69. Secret. Sent for information. No drafting information appears on the memorandum. A handwritten notation on the memorandum indicates the President saw it and that a copy was sent to Richard L. Sneider of the National Security Council staff. Ayub’s resignation and the establishment of martial law were reported from Rawalpindi on March 25 in telegrams 2954, 2956, 2957 and 2958. (Ibid., RG 59, Central Files 1967–69, POL 23–8 PAK)

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

    Peru

    • 584. Message From William Pawley to President Nixon, Washington, March 25, 1969. , Washington, March 25, 1969

      Secretary to President Nixon Rosemary Woods conveyed a message from William Pawley that President of the Dominican Republic Ricardo Balanguer stated that it would be a mistake on the part of the United States to allow Peru or other countries to expropriate U.S. property without reprisal.

      Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 794, Country Files, Latin America, Peru, 21 January–31 March 1969, Vol. I, IPC Hickenlooper Amendment. No classification marking. Next to the sixth paragraph, which starts, “Balaguer says it would be…”, Nixon wrote in the left-hand margin: “H.K. Note—This is a very good reason to be hard as hell on Peru next time—.” Woods sent the message to Kissinger at the President’s request.

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

    Peru

    • 585. Study Prepared by the NSC Interdepartmental Group for Inter-American Affairs, Washington, March 25, 1969. , Washington, March 25, 1969

      The NSC Interdepartmental Group for Inter-American Affairs (NSC–IG/ARA) study concluded that the United States should not enact tough policies toward Peru, but take a softer approach. To take a more “hard-line” tactic risked creating an anti-U.S. nationalist sentiment in Peru; whereas if the United States took a softer line, the sanctions would be less likely to deter future potential expropriations in other nations.

      Source: Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, NSC Institutional Files (H-Files), Box H–135, NSSM Files, NSSM 18. Secret. The study was entitled, “The Peruvian Problem.” According to an introductory note, the study supplements the NCS–IG/ARA study of March 7, printed as Document 581.

    Vol. E-16, Documents on Chile, 1969-1973

    A "Noisy Democracy": The Decline of Eduardo Frei, January-December 1969

    • 2. Telegram From the Embassy in Chile to the Department of State , Santiago, March 25, 1969, 1945Z

      Summary: Korry reported on his conversation on economic policy with President Frei.

      Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Files 1967–69, POL 1 CHILE–US. Confidential; Limdis. Reference telegrams 1160 and 1161 from Santiago, March 25, Nos. 1 and 2 in this series of telegrams, are Documents 4 and 5 in Foreign Relations, 1969–1976, vol. XXI, Chile, 1969–1973.

    Vol. E-16, Documents on Chile, 1969-1973

    A "Noisy Democracy": The Decline of Eduardo Frei, January-December 1969

    • 3. Telegram From the Embassy in Chile to the Department of State , Santiago, March 25, 1969, 2105Z

      Summary: Korry reported on his discussion with Frei regarding political issues in Chile.

      Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Files 1967–69, POL 1 CHILE–US. Secret; Exdis. Reference telegram 1161 from Santiago, March 25, is Document 5 in Foreign Relations, 1969–1976, vol. XXI, Chile, 1969–1973.

  • 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 of many of these transcripts can be found on the Yale University Library website.

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-0588 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-0588-, Walt Disney's family members during their visit at White House to participate in the Walt Disney Commemorative Medal Ceremony. 3/25/1969, Washington, D.C. White House. Walt Disney's family, Mrs. Lillian Bounds Disney, Mrs. Walt Disney, Mr. and Mrs. Roy O. Disney, Mrs. Diane Disney Miller, her husband and six children, Mrs. Sharon Disney Brown, Mr. and Mrs. Roy E. Disney and their four children, Mr. Jim Stewart.

    Roll WHPO-0589 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-0589-, Portrait of Dr. Lee DuBridge. 3/25/1969, Washington, D.C. Dr. Lee DuBridge.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-0589-10, Head and shoulders portrait of Dr. Lee DuBridge. 3/25/1969, Washington, D.C. Dr. Lee DuBridge.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-0589-20, Closeup portrait of Dr. Lee DuBridge. 3/25/1969, Washington, D.C. Dr. Lee DuBridge.

    Roll WHPO-0590 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-0590-, President Nixon and Pat Nixon meeting members of Walt Disney's family during their visit at White House to participate in the Walt Disney Commemorative Medal Ceremony. 3/25/1969, Washington, D.C. White House. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Walt Disney's family, Mrs. Lillian Bounds Disney, Mrs. Walt Disney, Mr. and Mrs. Roy O. Disney, Mrs. Diane Disney Miller, her husband and six children, Mrs. Sharon Disney Brown, Mr. and Mrs. Roy E. Disney and their four children, Mr. Jim Stewart.

    Roll WHPO-0591 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-0591-, President Nixon and Pat Nixon, meeting Walt Disney's family members during their visit at White House to participate in the Walt Disney Commemorative Medal Ceremony. 3/25/1969, Washington, D.C. White House, State Dining Room. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Walt Disney's family, Mrs. Lillian Bounds Disney, Mrs. Walt Disney, Mr. and Mrs. Roy O. Disney, Mrs. Diane Disney Miller, her husband and six children, Mrs. Sharon Disney Brown, Mr. and Mrs. Roy E. Disney and their four children, Mr. Jim Stewart.

    Roll WHPO-0592 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-0592-04A-14A, President Nixon presenting medals to Walt Disney family members during the Walt Disney Commemorative Medal Ceremony. 3/25/1969, Washington, D.C. White House, State Dining Room. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Walt Disney's family, Mrs. Lillian Bounds Disney, Mrs. Walt Disney, Mr. and Mrs. Roy O. Disney, Mrs. Diane Disney Miller, her husband and six children, Mrs. Sharon Disney Brown, Mr. and Mrs. Roy E. Disney and their four children, Mr. Jim Stewartmilitary aide.

    Roll WHPO-0593 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-0593-, Vice President Spiro Agnew during a meeting with Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau of Canada. 3/25/1969, Washington, D.C. White House. Spiro Agnew, Pierre Trudeau.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-0593-08, Vice President Spiro Agnew standing in his office during a meeting with Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau of Canada. 3/25/1969, Washington, D.C. White House, possibly Executive Office Building office, EOB. Spiro Agnew, Pierre Trudeau.

    Roll WHPO-0594 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-0594-, President Nixon attending a luncheon for the National Association of Broadcasters. 3/25/1969, Washington, D.C. Sheraton Park Hotel. President Nixon, unidentified persons.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-0594-20A, President Nixon attending a luncheon for the National Association of Broadcasters. 3/25/1969, Washington, D.C. Sheraton Park Hotel. President Nixon, unidentified persons.

    Roll WHPO-0595 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-0595-, President Nixon and Pat Nixon launching the 1969 American Cancer Society Crusade. 3/25/1969, Washington, D.C. White House, Roosevelt Room. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Crusade Chairman Virginia Graham, Dyana Butler, Mr. & Mrs. Butler, William B. Lewis, others.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-0595-04A, President Nixon standing at the microphone with Crusade Chairman Virginia Graham during the launching the 1969 American Cancer Society Crusade. 3/25/1969, Washington, D.C. White House, Roosevelt Room. President Nixon, Crusade Chairman Virginia Graham, unidentified man.

    Roll WHPO-0596 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-0596-, President Nixon, Reverend Leon Sullivan, AID Administrator John Hannah, and Special Assistant Robert Brown seated on couches in the Oval office, during a meeting. 3/25/1969, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, Rev. Leon Sullivan, John A. Hannah, Robert J. Brown.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-0596-03, President Nixon, Rev. Leon Sullivan, AID Administrator John Hannah, and Special Assistant Robert Brown seated on couches during a meeting in the Oval office. 3/25/1969, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, Rev. Leon Sullivan, John Hannah, Special Assistant Robert Brown.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-0596-03A, President Nixon, Rev. Leon Sullivan, AID Administrator John Hannah, and Special Assistant Robert Brown seated on couches in the Oval office, during a meeting. 3/25/1969, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, Rev. Leon Sullivan, John Hannah, Special Assistant Robert Brown.

    Roll WHPO-0597 Photographer: Kightlinger, Jack | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-0597-, President Nixon walks with Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau of Canada leaving the White House West Wing and walking to his limo. 3/25/1969, Washington, D.C. White House Grounds. President Nixon, Pierre Trudeau, unidentified officials.

    Roll WHPO-0598 Photographer: Kightlinger, Jack | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-0598-, President Nixon with Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau of Canada. 3/25/1969, Washington, D.C. White House Grounds. President Nixon, Pierre Trudeau, unidentified officials.

    Roll WHPO-0599 Photographer: Kightlinger, Jack | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-0599-, Vice President Agnew with Miss Greek Independence and an unidentified man. 3/25/1969, Washington, D.C. Spiro Agnew, Miss Greek Independence, unidentified persons.

    Roll WHPO-0600 Photographer: Kightlinger, Jack | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-0600-, President Nixon with Pat Nixon, Justin Miller, Nixon's former law professor, and Mrs. Justin Miller. 3/25/1969, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Justin Miller, Mrs. Justin Miller, unidentified military aide.

    Roll WHPO-0601 Photographer: Kightlinger, Jack | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-0601-, Vice President Agnew with Miss Greek Independence with unidentified persons. 3/25/1969, Washington, D.C. Spiro Agnew, Miss Greek Independence, unidentified persons.

    Roll WHPO-0612 Photographer: Kightlinger, Jack | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-0612-02-15, President Nixon talking with Reverend Leon Sullivan. 3/25/1969, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, Leon Sullivan.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-0612-04, President Nixon talking with Reverend Leon Sullivan. 3/25/1969, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, Leon Sullivan.

    Roll WHPO-0613 Photographer: Kightlinger, Jack | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-0613-03A-06A, President Nixon talking with Reverend Leon Sullivan and AID Administrator John Hannah. 3/25/1969, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, Leon Sullivan, John Hannah.
  • 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-015
      Remarks of Mr. Sullivan, founder of the OIC, to the press. (3/25/1969, [None listed])

      Runtime: 12:00

      Keywords: Press conferences, news conferences, interviews, media

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

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

    P - Formal Presidential Remarks

    • WHCA-SR-P-690328
      Remarks by President Nixon at the Presentation of the Walt Disney Commemorative Medal to Mrs. Disney, with Remarks by Mrs. Disney, Senator George Murphy. (3/25/1969, State Dining Room at the White House.)

      Runtime: 6:35

      Original Format: 1/4-inch reel-to-reel audiotape. Original source type: Original.
    • WHCA-SR-P-690329
      Remarks by President Nixon and Prime Minister Trudeau of Canada at the Conclusion of the Prime Minister's visit. (3/25/1969, Rose Garden at the White House)

      Runtime: 3:18

      Original Format: 1/4-inch reel-to-reel audiotape. Original source type: Original.
    • WHCA-SR-P-690330
      Remarks by President Nixon at the Convention of the National Association of Broadcasters. (3/25/1969, Sheraton Hall at the Sheraton-Park Hotel in Washington)

      Runtime: 0:25:55

      Production credits: Audio feed supplied by hotel P.A.; Recorded by WEM (initials of WHCA engineer)

      Original Format: 1/4-inch reel-to-reel audiotape. Original source type: Original.
    • WHCA-SR-P-690331
      Remarks by President Nixon on Accepting the "Sword of Hope" of the American Cancer Society Crusade, with Virginia Graham, Dr. Farber, Diana Butler. (3/25/1969, Roosevelt Room at the White House)

      Runtime: 3:01

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

Context (External Sources)