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March 27, 1973

Introduction

This almanac page for Tuesday, March 27, 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

Archival Holdings

  • 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.

  • 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. XV, Soviet Union, June 1972-August 1974

    Summit Preparations; Jackson-Vanik Amendment; Non-Use of Nuclear Weapons, December 1972-April 1973

    Vol. XXVII, Iran; Iraq, 1973-1976

    Iraq, January 1973-December 1974

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

    India-Pakistan 1

    • 119. Memorandum of Conversation, Washington, March 27, 1973, 2:30-2:50 p.m.

      Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs Kissinger met briefly with Indian Finance Minister Y.B. Chavan to discuss the U.S.-Indian economic relations.

      Source: Library of Congress, Manuscript Division, Kissinger Papers, Box CL 150, Geopolitical File, India, Chronological File, 2 Jan-27 June 1973. Secret. It was drafted on March 29. Brackets in the original.

    Vol. E-9, Part 2, Documents on the Middle East Region, 1973-1976

    Saudi Arabia

    • 83. Telegram From the Embassy in Saudi Arabia to the Department of State, Jidda, March 27, 1973, 1530Z

      Summary: The Embassy assessed the potential for fruitful collaboration with Saudi Arabia in opposing terrorism, particularly concerning Black September and Fatah.

      Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Foreign Policy File, [no film number]. Secret; Exdis. Repeated to Amman, Beirut, Khartoum, Kuwait City, London, Tel Aviv, Tripoli, and Sana’a. Telegram 51643 to multiple recipients, March 31, is ibid. See also Document 81.

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

    American Republics Regional

    • 2. Memorandum From Secretary of State Rogers to President Nixon, Washington, March 27, 1973

      Summary: In anticipation of the annual meeting of the General Assembly of the Organization of American States, Rogers reported on the state of U.S. relations with Latin America.

      Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Files 1970–1973, OAS 3. Limited Official Use. Documents on the special meeting of the UN Security Council held in Panama City from March 15 to 21 are in Foreign Relations, 1969–1976, vol. E–14. Documents on the annual meeting of the Inter-American Economic and Social Council that took place in Bogotá from January 30 to February 8 are in the National Archives, RG 59, ARA Files: Lot 72D23, 1/30–2/9/73 IA—ECOSOC Meeting—Bogotá.

    Guatemala and Belize

    • 166. Telegram 1408 From the Embassy in Guatemala to the Department of State, Guatemala City, March 27, 1973, 2200Z

      Summary: During a conversation with Ambassador Bowdler, Foreign Minister Arenales indicated that he did not plan to discuss the Belize problem with British representatives during the OAS General Assembly and expressed the hope that the issue would remain dormant prior to the 1974 elections.

      Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Foreign Policy File, [no film number]. Confidential. Repeated to London and Belize City. Telegram 1098 from Guatemala City was not found. In telegram 146 from Belize City, March 22, the Consulate had reported that the British Honduras House of Representatives had voted to change the colony’s name to Belize. (National Archives, RG 59, Central Foreign Policy File, [no film number]) In its FY 74–75 CASP, sent as an attachment to airgram A–12 from Belize City, March 30, the Consulate characterized the basic U.S. interest as preventing disruptions that might result from British Honduras’s attainment of independence. (Ibid., Central Files 1970–73, POL–BR HOND–US) In a memorandum to Jova, December 7, 1972, Pezzullo warned that British failure to reach an agreement with the Guatemalans might cause a split in the OAS on the issue of British observer status. (Ibid., ARA/CEN Files, Lot 76D139, Chron Memorandum BH–1973) In telegram 63782 to American Republic posts, April 6, 1973, the Department reported that procedural arguments by Guatemala, Argentina, and Venezuela prevented the proposed British observer status from making it onto the OAS agenda. (Ibid., Central Foreign Policy File, [no film number])

    Vol. E-11, Part 2, Documents on South America, 1973-1976

    Bolivia

    • 60. Memorandum From Secretary of State Rogers to President Nixon, Washington, March 27, 1973

      Summary: Rogers recommended Nixon invite Banzer to Washington for a State visit.

      Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Files 1970–73, POL 7 BOL. Confidential. A typewritten note attached to the memorandum reads, “Approved—see memo of 4/26 from Mrs. Davis. jlh.” The February 22 memorandum to the Department has not been found. In telegram 2063 from La Paz, April 11, Siracusa reported that he had informed Banzer that Nixon had approved the visit “in principle.” (Ibid.) In telegram 2708 from La Paz, May 7, Siracusa, on behalf of the President, extended an invitation to visit the United States. (Ibid., Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 770, Country Files, Latin America, Bolivia, Vol. 2, 1971–1974)

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

    Japan

    • 171. Memorandum of Conversation, Washington, March 27, 1973, 10:30 a.m., Washington, March 27, 1973, 10:30 a.m.

      Kissinger, Aichi, and Ushiba discussed trade and monetary issues. Nixon joined the conversation near the end.

      Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Country Files, Far East, Box 538, Japan, volume 9, January–June 1973. Secret; Nodis. The conversation took place in Kissinger’s office. In a briefing memorandum to Kissinger, March 26, Hormats described the“object of the meeting” as strengthening Aichi “at home” and expressing appreciation for recent Japanese measures to liberalize trade and revalue the yen. (Ibid.)

    Philippines

    • 318. National Security Decision Memorandum 209, Washington, March 27, 1973., Washington, March 27, 1973

      Kissinger issued NSDM 209 concerning U.S. policy toward the Philippines.

      Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Institutional Files (H-Files), Box H–239, NSDMs, NSDM 209, Philippines. Secret. Copies were sent to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the Assistant to the President for International Economic Affairs. The text of NSSM 155 is in Foreign Relations, 1969–1976, vol. XX, Southeast Asia, 1969–1972, Document 254.

  • 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

Context (External Sources)