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May 9, 1974

Introduction

This almanac page for Thursday, May 9, 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.

Previous Date: Wednesday, May 8, 1974

Next Date: Friday, May 10, 1974

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.

    Digitized versions can be found at HathiTrust.

  • 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.

  • 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. XXVI, Arab-Israeli Dispute, 1974-1976

    Syrian-Israeli Disengagement Agreement, January-May 1974

    Vol. XXXI, Foreign Economic Policy, 1973-1976

    Negotiating the New Rules, May 1973-June 1975

    • 64. Memorandum From the Under Secretary of the Treasury (Bennett) to Secretary of the Treasury Simon, Washington, May 9, 1974

      Source: National Archives, RG 56, Office of the Under Secretary of the Treasury, Files of Under Secretary Volcker, 1969–1974, Accession 56–79–15, Box 5, The Netherlands (General). Limited Official Use. A copy was sent to Volcker. A handwritten notation on the memorandum reads: “MON. 5/13 12 Noon for 12:30 PM Luncheon Meeting.” No record of this meeting has been found. Telegram 100622 to USEC Brussels, May 15, contains the text of a statement given to the press on the meeting. (Ibid., RG 59, Central Foreign Policy Files) The May 14 New York Times also contains a report of the meeting.

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

    Philippines

    • 330. Minutes of the Secretary of State’s Staff Meeting, Washington, May 9, 1974, 8 a.m.., Washington, May 9, 1974, 8 a.m.

      Kissinger and his staff discussed Philippine claims to the Paracel Islands.

      Source: National Archives, RG 59, Transcripts of Secretary of State Kissinger’s Staff Meetings, 1973–1977, E5177, Box 3. Secret. According to the summary outline that precedes the minutes, “Secretary wants to be advised before we discuss application of defense treaty with Philippine Government. Amb. Sullivan should not raise this subject.”

  • 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-E2746 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-E2746-, President Nixon seated at his desk speaking with David L. Cole (Chairman of the National Commission for Industrial Peace), John L. Dunlop (Director of the Cost of Living Council), and George P. Shultz during a meeting in which Nixon received a report from the National Commission for Industrial Peace. 5/9/1974, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, David Cole, John Dunlop, and George Shultz.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-E2746-27, President Nixon seated at his desk speaking with David L. Cole (Chairman of the National Commission for Industrial Peace), John L. Dunlop (Director of the Cost of Living Council), and George P. Shultz during a meeting in which Nixon received a report from the National Commission for Industrial Peace. 5/9/1974, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, David Cole, John Dunlop, and George Shultz.

    Roll WHPO-E2747 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-E2747-, President Nixon meets with Vietnam Veterans. 5/9/1974, Washington, D.C. White House, Cabinet Room.

    Roll WHPO-E2748 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-E2748-01A, President Nixon with GOP leadership. 5/9/1974, Washington, D.C. White House,.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-E2748-03A-06A, President Nixon with Rep. Otto Passman, supporters, and petition. 5/9/1974, Washington, D.C. White House,.

    Roll WHPO-E2749 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-E2749-, Presentation of the Industrial Peace report to President Nixon by George Shultz, John Dunlop and David Cole. 5/9/1974, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, David Cole, John Dunlop, and George Shultz.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-E2749-17A, Presentation of the Industrial Peace report to President Nixon by George Shultz, John Dunlop and David Cole. 5/9/1974, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, David Cole, John Dunlop, and George Shultz.

    Roll WHPO-E2750 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-E2750-01A-04A, President Nixon meeting with Vietnam Veterans. 5/9/1974, Washington, D.C. White House, Cabinet Room.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-E2750-10A-13A, President Nixon with Mike Schauth and his family. 5/9/1974, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-E2750-15A-18A, President Nixon with Richard Fairbanks and his family. 5/9/1974, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-E2750-20A-21A, President Nixon with Bill Gifford and his family. 5/9/1974, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-E2750-22A-25A, President Nixon with Fred Weber and his family. 5/9/1974, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, Fred Weber, Weber family.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-E2750-26A-29A, President Nixon with Bruce Herschensohn and his parents. 5/9/1974, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office.

    Roll WHPO-E2751 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-E2751-02-03, President Nixon with Charles Clapp. 5/9/1974, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-E2751-07-08, President Nixon with Bill Gifford. 5/9/1974, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-E2751-10A, President Nixon standing and looking out the window in the Oval Office.(view from behind). 5/9/1974, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon.

    Roll WHPO-E2755 Photographer: Kightlinger, Jack | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-E2755-03-07, Pat Nixon at reception for the Womens Chapter of Freedom Foundation. 5/9/1974, Washington, D.C. White House, Blue Room.

  • 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-740508
      Photo opportunity with GS, John Dunlop, Ken Cole. (5/9/1974)

      Runtime: 11:39

      Original Format: 1/4-inch reel-to-reel audiotape. Original source type: Original.
    • WHCA-SR-P-740509
      Photo opportunity with Vietnam veterans. (5/9/1974)

      Runtime: 1:06

      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-584
      Congressional leadership briefing. (5/9/1974, White House Press Lobby)

      Runtime: 22:00

      Keywords: Briefings, private briefings

      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.
    • WHCA-SR-S-585
      Press briefing by Gerald Warren. (5/9/1974, White House Press Briefing)

      Runtime: 32:48:00

      Keywords: 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-6929
      Opening of Impeachment Inquiry. Robert Odle.
      ABC
      Runtime: 01:31:54
    • WHCA-6930
      Opening of Impeachment Inquiry. Robert Odle.
      ABC
      Runtime: 00:29:20
    • WHCA-6931
      Opening of Impeachment Inquiry. Robert Odle.
      ABC
      Runtime: 00:33:30
    • WHCA-6932
      Opening of Impeachment Inquiry. Robert Odle, Senator E. Howard Hunt.
      ABC
      Runtime: 00:29:00
    • WHCA-6938
      Weekly News Summary, Tape II.
      ALL NETWORKS
      Runtime: 1:30

      8. Smith/Donaldson: Impeachment inquiry begins with Representatives Rodino , Hutchinson, Conyers. Time Code Start: 09:56. Keywords: Presidents, Watergate, Senate committee hearings, investigations, impeachment. Network: ABC.

      9. Reasoner/Geer: President Nixon's attorney St. Clair is interviewed before inquiry. Time Code Start: 13:36. Keywords: Presidents,. Network: ABC.

      10. Reasoner/Clark: Some Republicans want President Nixon to resign. Time Code Start: 14:33. Keywords: political parties, Republicans, GOP. Network: ABC.

      11. Smith/Bell: White House response to resignation is "No" with President Nixon. Time Code Start: 16:52. Keywords: Presidents, resignations, Watergate, Senate committee hearings, investigations, testimony, testify, cover-ups, break-in, burglary, theft, plumbers, scandals, impeachment. Network: ABC.

      12. Smith/Zimmerman: Vice President Gerald Ford in Illinois. Time Code Start: 18:31. Keywords: Vice Presidents, travel, trips. Network: ABC.

      13. Reasoner/Kincaid: Chicago Tribune blasts President Nixon. Time Code Start: 20:50. Keywords: newspapers, editorials, Presidents, criticisms, Watergate, hearings, burglary, impeachment, resignations, investigations. Network: ABC.

      14. Smith/Gill: Charles Bebe Rebozo questioned by Watergate Committee. Time Code Start: 22:48. Keywords: Presidents, bank executives, Internal Revenue Service, taxes, audits, investigations, Watergate, Senate committee hearings, investigations, testimony, testify, cover-ups, break-in, burglary, theft, plumbers, scandals, impeachment, resignations. Network: ABC.

      15. Smith: Commentary on West German Chancellor Willy Brandt. Time Code Start: 25:00. Keywords: West Germany, Chancellors, leaders, meetings. Network: ABC.

      16. Chancellor/Kiker: Impeachment inquiry begins with Representatives Rodino and Hutchinson. Time Code Start: 26:47. Keywords: Presidents, Watergate, Senate committee hearings, investigations, impeachment. Network: NBC.

      18. Chancellor/Scherer: Press briefing with Representatives Rodino and Conyers. Time Code Start: 30:15. Keywords: Congressmen, media, press conferences, news conferences, interviews. Network: NBC.

      19. Chancellor/McCormick: Leading Republicans losing faith with Anderson, Griffin, and Ardens. Time Code Start: 31:57. Keywords: political parties, Republicans, GOP. Network: NBC.

      20. Chancellor/Nessen: Vice President Gerald Ford on Watergate. Time Code Start: 34:30. Keywords: Vice Presidents, speeches, statements, Watergate, Senate committee hearings, investigations, testimony, testify, cover-ups, break-in, burglary, theft, plumbers, scandals, impeachment, resignations. Network: NBC.

      21. Chancellor/Brokaw: White House says President Nixon will not resign with President Nixon. Time Code Start: 36:28. Keywords: Presidents, resignations, Watergate, Senate committee hearings, investigations, testimony, testify, cover-ups, break-in, burglary, theft, plumbers, scandals, impeachment. Network: NBC.

      22. Chancellor/Mackin: General Haig to be subpoenaed with Senator Sam Ervin. Time Code Start: 38:56. Keywords: bugging, bugs, wiretapping, wire taps, surveillance, spying, recordings, Watergate, Senate committee hearings, investigations, testimony, testify, cover-ups, scandals, impeachment, resignations. Network: NBC.

      23. Chancellor/Brinkley's Journal: President Nixon's release of edited tapes transcripts offend some of his strongest supporters, opinions given, Nixon losing support. Time Code Start: 40:37. Keywords: Presidents, public opinions, bugging, bugs, wiretapping, wire taps, surveillance, spying, recordings. Network: NBC.

      24. Chancellor/Newman/Levine: Prices going up. Time Code Start: 42:29. Keywords: wage and price controls, freezes, prices, costs, increases, decreases, economy, economics, budgets, finances, recession, inflation, money. Network: NBC.

      25. Chancellor: System of impeachment inquiry. Time Code Start: 44:20. Keywords: Presidents, Watergate, Senate committee hearings, investigations, impeachment. Network: NBC.

      26. Cronkite/Morton: Inquiry begins with Representatives Rodino and Hutchinson. Time Code Start: 45:21. Keywords: Watergate, Senate committee hearings, investigations, testimony, testify, cover-ups, break-in, burglary, theft, plumbers, scandals, impeachment, resignations. Network: CBS.

      27. Cronkite/Duvall/Jones: Republicans losing faith. Time Code Start: 48:13. Keywords: political parties, Republicans, GOP. Network: CBS.

      28. Cronkite/Rather: Film with President Nixon and Charles Bebe Rebozo. Time Code Start: 51:07. Keywords: Presidents, friends, banks, executives, biography,. Network: CBS.

      29. Cronkite/Wagner: Rising prices. Time Code Start: 53:06. Keywords: wage and price controls, freezes, prices, costs, increases, decreases, economy, economics, budgets, finances, recession, inflation, money. Network: CBS.

      30. Cronkite/Morton: Judiciary Committee insight. Time Code Start: 56:35. Keywords: Senate committee hearings, Watergate, investigations, testimony, testify, cover-ups, break-in, burglary, theft, plumbers, scandals, impeachment, resignations. Network: CBS.

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