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March 26, 1974

Introduction

This almanac page for Tuesday, March 26, 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

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

    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. XV, Soviet Union, June 1972-August 1974

    Gromyko's Trip to Washington and Kissinger's Pre-Summit Trip to Moscow, February-March 1974

    • 167. Memorandum of Conversation, Moscow, March 26, 1974, 10:35 a.m.-1:53 p.m.

      Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Files, NSC Files, Kissinger Office Files, Box 76, Country Files—Europe—USSR, Secretary Kissinger’s Pre-Summit Trip to Moscow, Memcons & Reports, March 24–28, 1974. Secret; Nodis. The meeting was held in Brezhnev’s office in the Council of Ministers Building at the Kremlin. Brackets are in the original.

    • 168. Memorandum of Conversation, Moscow, March 26, 1974, 5:09-9:43 p.m.

      Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Files, NSC Files, Kissinger Office Files, Box 76, Country Files—Europe—USSR, Secretary Kissinger’s Pre-Summit Trip to Moscow, Memcons & Reports, March 24–28, 1974. Secret; Nodis. The meeting was held in Brezhnev’s office in the Council of Ministers Building at the Kremlin. Brackets are in the original.

    • 169. Message From Secretary of State Kissinger to the President’s Deputy Assistant for National Security Affairs (Scowcroft), Moscow, March 26, 1974, 2010Z

      Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Kissinger Office Files, Box 49, HAK Trip Files, HAK Trip—Bonn, Moscow, London, Memos, Misc. & State, March 24–28, 1974. Secret; Sensitive; Immediate.

    Vol. XXVII, Iran; Iraq, 1973-1976

    Iraq, January 1973-December 1974

    Vol. XXXIX, European Security

    U.S.-Soviet Bilaterals, September 1973-May 1974

    • 195. Memorandum of Conversation, Moscow, March 26, 1974, 10:35 a.m.-1:53 p.m.

      Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, Kissinger Office Files, Box 76, Country Files, Europe, USSR, Secretary Kissinger’s Pre-Summit Trip to Moscow, March 24–28, 1974, Memcons & Reports. Secret;Nodis. Drafted by Rodman. The conversation took place in Brezhnev’s office at the Council of Ministers Building in the Kremlin. Brackets, with the exception of those indicating omission of unrelated discussion, are in the original. The full text of the memorandum of conversation is scheduled for publication in Foreign Relations, 1969–1976, volume XV, Soviet Union, June 1972–August 1974.

    • 196. Memorandum of Conversation, Moscow, March 26, 1974, 5:09-9:43 p.m.

      Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, Kissinger Office Files, Box 76, Country Files, Europe, USSR, Secretary Kissinger’s Pre-Summit Trip to Moscow, March 24–28, 1974, Memcons & Reports. Secret;Nodis. Drafted by Rodman. The conversation took place in Brezhnev’s office at the Council of Ministers Building in the Kremlin. Brackets, with the exception of those indicating omission of unrelated discussion, are in the original. The full text of the memorandum of conversation is scheduled for publication in Foreign Relations, 1969–1976, volume XV, Soviet Union, June 1972–August 1974.

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

    Guatemala and Belize

  • 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-E2496 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-E2496-03-17, President Nixon meeting to discuss the effect of the energy problem on agriculture with a group of agricultural leaders. 3/26/1974, Washington, D.C. White House, Cabinet Room. Secretary of Agriculture Earl L. Butz. William E. Simon, Administrator of the Federal Energy Office (FEO) and Deputy Secretary of the Treasury. John C. Sawhill, Deputy Administrator of the FEO. Bill Kuhfuss, President of the American Farm Bureau Federation (from Illinois). W. Gordon Leith, Chairman of the Board of the National Council of Farmer Cooperatives (from Kansas City). Gordon Van Vleck, President of the American Cattlemen Association (from Plymouth, California). Milton Brown, President of the National Livestock Feeders' Association (from Michigan). Marvin Carner, Executive Vice Pres. Nat'l Pork Producers' Assoc. (from Des Moines, Iowa). George Voth, Executive Vice President of Far-Mar-Co (Hutchinson, Kansas) David Lambert, Assistant to the Master of the National Grange (Washington, D.C.). Governor J. James Exon (D-Nebraska), Chairman of the Midwest Governors' Conference. Senators: Robert Dole (R-Kansas), Milton R. Young (R-North Dakota), Carl T. Curtis (R-Nebraska), Herman E. Talmadge (D-Georgia), Congressmen: W.R. Poage (D-Texas), George H. Mahon (D-Texas), William C. Wampler (R-Virginia), Elford A. Cederberg (R-Michigan), Charles Thone (R-Nebraska), Wiley Mayne (R-Iowa) . Kenneth R. Cole, Jr., Executive Director of the Domestic Council. Max L. Friedersdorf, Deputy Assistant. Frederick L. Webber, Special Assistant. Frank G. Zarb, Associate Director for Natural Resources, Energy and Science, OMB. Richard M. Fairbanks, Associate Director of the Domestic Council.

    Roll WHPO-E2502 Photographer: Schumacher, Karl | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-E2502-04A-27A, President Nixon speaking to Agricultural Farm Editors group. 3/26/1974, Washington, D.C. Executive Office Building, EOB, auditorium. A list of attendees was not made available to the Office of Presidential Papers and Archives.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-E2502-21, President Nixon speaking to Agricultural Farm Editors group. 3/26/1974, Washington, D.C. Executive Office Building, EOB, auditorium. A list of attendees was not made available to the Office of Presidential Papers and Archives.

    Roll WHPO-E2503 Photographer: Schumacher, Karl | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-E2503-03A-20A, Bill Simon speaking onstage at the podium to an audience of Farm Editors. 3/26/1974, Washington, D.C. Executive Office Building, EOB, auditorium. William Simon, unidentified audience members.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-E2503-10A, Bill Simon speaking onstage at the podium to an audience of Farm Editors. 3/26/1974, Washington, D.C. Executive Office Building, EOB, auditorium. William Simon, unidentified audience members.

    Roll WHPO-E2504 Photographer: Schumacher, Karl | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-E2504-04-17, Farm Editors Briefing with Ambassador Malmgren. 3/26/1974, Washington, D.C.

    Roll WHPO-E2506 Photographer: Kightlinger, Jack | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-E2506-04-31, Entertainment (Naval Academy Glee Club performing) in the East Room following a dinner honoring Melvin Laird. 3/26/1974, Washington, D.C White House, East Room. President Nixon, Melvin Laird, Mrs. Laird, Naval Academy Glee Club.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-E2506-16, President Nixon leans forward to award Melvin Laird with a medal. Laird stands in front of a microphone holding a certificate. The Naval Academy Glee club claps in the background. 3/26/1974, Washington, D.C White House, East Room. President Nixon, Melvin Laird, Naval Academy Glee Club.

    Roll WHPO-E2508 Photographer: Kightlinger, Jack | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-E2508-02A-33A, Melvin Laird Dinner. 3/26/1974, Washington D.C. White House.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-E2508-05A, President Nixon seated on a red couch with Melvin Laird. 3/26/1974, Washington D.C. White House. President Nixon, Melvin Laird.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-E2508-06A, Pat Nixon seated with an unidentified woman at the Melvin Laird Dinner. 3/26/1974, Washington, D.C. White House. Pat Nixon.

  • 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.

    K - Informal Presidential Remarks

    • WHCA-SR-K-161
      Remarks to agriculture group-Cabinet Rm. (3/26/1974)

      Runtime: 2:00

      Original Format: 1/4-inch reel-to-reel audiotape. Original source type: Original.
    • WHCA-SR-K-162
      Photo opportunity with Mrs. Henry L. Bellmon and Col. Robinson Risner-Oval Office. (3/26/1974)

      Runtime: 0:37

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

    P - Formal Presidential Remarks

    • WHCA-SR-P-740323
      Remarks by President Nixon to agriculture editors. (3/26/1974)

      Runtime: 31:14:00

      Original Format: 1/4-inch reel-to-reel audiotape. Original source type: Original.
    • WHCA-SR-P-740324
      Remarks by President Nixon in toast to ML with ML. (3/26/1974)

      Runtime: 28:00:00

      Original Format: 1/4-inch reel-to-reel audiotape. Original source type: Original.
    • WHCA-SR-P-740325
      Remarks by President Nixon at entertainment for ML with ML GRF. (3/26/1974)

      Runtime: 2:29

      Keywords: Musician, musicians, music, celebrities, performance

      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-530
      Briefing of agriculture editors by Vice President Gerald Ford, William Simon, Mr. Sweegil, and Ambassador Malmgren. (3/26/1974, EOB Conference Room (450))

      Runtime: 1:29:00

      Keywords: Briefings, public briefings, statements to the press (see also Press conferences, news conferences, interviews, media)

      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-6856
      Weekly News Summary, Tape I.
      ALL NETWORKS

      18. Smith/Schoumacher/Donaldson: Grand Jury report with Representatives Rodino and Railsback. Time Code Start: 42:28. Keywords: Watergate, Senate committee hearings, investigations, testimony, testify, cover-ups, break-in, burglary, theft, plumbers, scandals, impeachment, resignations. Network: ABC.

      19. Reasoner/Jackson: Mitchell-Stans conspiracy trial; John Dean testifies. Time Code Start: 46:05. Keywords: cabinet, advisors, trials, obstruction of justice, perjury, Watergate, Senate committee hearings, investigations, testimony, testify, cover-ups, break-in, burglary, theft, plumbers, scandals. Network: ABC.

      20. Smith/Jarriel: Price controls; President Nixon addresses the Cattle Association with film. Time Code Start: 48:31. Keywords: Presidents, speeches. Network: ABC.

      21. Reasoner: Commentary on keeping posted. Time Code Start: 50:42. Keywords: communications, reports. Network: ABC.

      22. Chancellor/Scherer: Impeachment inquiry with attorney John Doar, Representatives Rodino and Railsback. Time Code Start: 52:29. Keywords: Presidents, Watergate, Senate committee hearings, investigations, impeachment. Network: NBC.

      23. Chancellor/Goralski/Jamieson: Land sales fraud. Time Code Start: 55:22. Keywords: real estate, frauds, crimes,. Network: NBC.

      24. Chancellor/Hager: John Dean testimony at Mitchell-Stans conspiracy trial. Time Code Start: 58:52. Keywords: cabinet, advisors, trials, obstruction of justice, perjury, Watergate, Senate committee hearings, investigations, testimony, testify, cover-ups, break-in, burglary, theft, plumbers, scandals. Network: NBC.

      25. Chancellor: Milk money. Time Code Start: 60:34. Keywords: food, dairy products, organizations, lobbys, Presidential campaigns, contributions, funding, finances, donations, investigations. Network: NBC.

      26. Chancellor/Nessen: Vice President Gerald Ford on the possibility of his assuming the Presidency. Time Code Start: 61:06. Keywords: Vice Presidents, speeches, statements, Watergate, Senate committee hearings, investigations, testimony, testify, cover-ups, break-in, burglary, theft, plumbers, scandals, impeachment, resignations. Network: NBC.
    • WHCA-6857
      Weekly News Summary, Tape II.
      ALL NETWORKS

      1. Cronkite/Herman: Economic control bill killed and minimum wage boost with Shultz. Time Code Start: 00:00. Keywords: cabinet, advisors, economy, economics, budgets, finances, recession, inflation, money, wages, costs, unemployment, prices. Network: CBS.

      2. Cronkite/Graham/Morton: Judiciary committee receives Grand Jury report with attorney John Doar and Representatives McClory and Railsback. Time Code Start: 02:44. Keywords: Senate committee hearings, Watergate, investigations, testimony, testify, cover-ups, break-in, burglary, theft, plumbers, scandals, impeachment, resignations. Network: CBS.

      3. Cronkite/Schakne: John Dean testimony at Mitchell-Stans conspiracy trial. Time Code Start: 05:41. Keywords: cabinet, advisors, trials, obstruction of justice, perjury, Watergate, Senate committee hearings, investigations, testimony, testify, cover-ups, break-in, burglary, theft, plumbers, scandals. Network: CBS.

      4. Cronkite: Gasoline situation and special report on the "Seven Sisters" (the 7 major oil companies) with Senator Church. Time Code Start: 06:58. Keywords: energy, petroleum, oil, gasoline, fuel, oil supply, oil supplies, imports, shortages, sales, costs, increases, rationing, natural resources, manufacturing, organizations, reports. Network: CBS.

      5. Cronkite/Sevareid: Commentary on population implosion. Time Code Start: 14:37. Keywords: populations, census, statistics, reductions, schools, students, decreases. Network: CBS.

Context (External Sources)