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November 10, 1970

Introduction

This almanac page for Tuesday, November 10, 1970, 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: Wednesday, November 11, 1970

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.

    Letters, Memorandums, Etc.

    • General Charles de Gaulle (6 Weekly Comp. Pres. Doc. 1558, November 10, 1970)
      Text of the President's Letter to President Georges Pompidou of France on the Death of General de Gaulle.

    Statements by the President

    • General Charles de Gaulle (6 Weekly Comp. Pres. Doc. 1558, November 10, 1970)
      Statement by the President on the Death of the Former President of France.

    Digest of Other White House Announcements

    Following is a listing of items of general interest which were announced in the press but not made public as formal White House press releases during the period covered by this issue. Appointments requiring Senate approval are not included since they appear in the list of nominations submitted to the Senate, below.

    • The President today announced the appointment of Col. Levin P. Tull to be the representative of the Department of the Air Force on the Committee on Purchases of Blind-Made Products.
    • The President today transmitted to the Congress the fourth annual report on the United States-Canada Automotive Products Agreement.
    • The President today announced his intention to nominate Jose V. Toledo to be United States District Judge for the District of Puerto Rico.

  • 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.

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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.

    • Annotated News Summaries, Box 29, News Summaries - November 1970 [During this period, the Staff Secretary only removed pages from the News Summaries which contained President Nixon's handwriting, often leaving the document with no date. Although there are no specific documents with this date, you should also consult the full folder for the month.]

  • 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.

    • Transcript of diary entry (PDF)
      Tuesday, November 10.

      De Gaulle died last night, and President immediately decided to go to memorial service in Paris - thus ending the question of Key Biscayne stay. First instructions were - no Secret Service sitting with him at service and he goes down aisle alone.

      A beautiful day - and he made me come over for about four hours and sit inside going over all sorts of details - especially election results and analysis, a subject he can't escape from. Plus a lot of odds and ends - he's really been storing up: Mitchell to Key Biscayne for Christmas; fire Ambassador McBride (Mexico); get Moynihan UN deal settled with Rogers on trip; shift Mexican luncheon; worry about costume for Paris service; cleaning house in Administration, purge list, appoint loyalists; charge up WH staff - get some "holler guys", dump all incompetents but keep the enthusiasts; deal with Nelson Rockefeller, appoint him Secretary of State late next year - Rogers should resign after Summit - thus get Malcolm Wilson as Governor in New York, a complete loyalist; have to start on health issue - called Richardson, set up meeting tomorrow before departure; plans for social - church, "Evenings", etc. - use wholly for our political purposes; discussed Convention - in a state we need to win, late as possible, make it good TV; man-to-man operation on Democratic candidates; need to develop key publishers and editors for '72 endorsements; press conference in next couple of weeks; move now on Nixon organization in South; plus plans for all key states.

      Then back at it again on the plane to DC, for two more hours (and no dinner). Basically more of the same. Turned out he had an incredible stack of little white note sheets with amazing array of trivia. Mostly political; new finance chairman; counteract Ripon Society propaganda; set up political advisory group on economy; appointments for New York Conservatives; get Colson away from working on TV executives and start on the "animals"; go ahead with Price as Editor-in-Chief to replace Keogh; find better ways of using Garment; analyze campaigns, PR men, managers, etc.; Finch take responsibility for liberal Senators, especially Percy; analyze campaign schedules and question of value of dog and pony show; Helen Hill wants to buy some radio and TV stations; no dough to new Democratic Governors - put squeeze on them; look for ways to break new ground on presidential activity. Then on and on regarding analysis of campaign, just can't get off the subject.

      Called at home, very late, to discuss French restaurants, hotels, etc., then Shriver, then on to a new analysis of election for about a half hour. Horrible!
    • Handwritten diary entry (JPG)

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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

    High-Level Meetings; Miscellaneous Issues

    Vol. XIII, Soviet Union, October 1970-October 1971

    "A Moment of Unusual Uncertainty": Meeting Between Nixon and Gromyko, October 12-December 31, 1970

    • 39. Transcript of a Telephone Conversation Between President Nixon and the President’s Assistant for National Security Affairs (Kissinger)

      Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, Henry Kissinger Telephone Conversation Transcripts, Box 29, Home File. No classification marking. Transcribed in the White House from a tape recording. The date typed on the transcript, November 12 (when both Nixon and Kissinger were in France), was in all likelihood the day the tape was “brought in” for transcription. References in the text, including release of the American generals “yesterday” and preparations for de Gaulle’s funeral, clearly indicate that the conversation took place on November 10. While at his residence in Washington that morning, Kissinger called Nixon in Key Biscayne three times (and received one return call) before he arrived at his office at 10 a.m. (Ibid., White House Central Files, President’s Daily Diary; Library of Congress, Manuscript Division, Kissinger Papers, Box 438, Miscellany, 1968–76, Record of Schedule)

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

    U.S. Troop Reductions and Related Defense Issues, November 1969-February 1971

    • 78. Memorandum From Secretary of State Rogers to President Nixon, Washington, November 10, 1970

      Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 542, Country Files, Far East, Korea, Vol. III, 6/70–Dec 70. Secret. A copy was sent to Kissinger. Additional notations on the memorandum read: “Haig: FYI” and “Action: Smith/Holdridge.” Another notation on the memorandum indicates that Haig saw it. In a memorandum to President Nixon, December 8, Kissinger summarized this memorandum for the President. The December 8 memorandum bears Haig’s initials and a notation that Nixon saw it. (Ibid.)

    Vol. XXIX, Eastern Mediterranean, 1969-1972

    Greece

    • 298. Telegram From the Department of State to the Embassy in Greece, Washington, November 10, 1970, 2225Z

      Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 594, Country Files—Middle East, Greece, Vol. II 1 Nov 1970–31 Dec 1971. Confidential; Nodis. Drafted by Vigderman; cleared by Kent Crane (Vice Presidentʼs office); and approved by Curran (S/S). Repeated to Nicosia.

    Vol. XXXIV, National Security Policy, 1969-1972

    The Defense Budget and Safeguard Phase III

    • 159. Memorandum Prepared in the Central Intelligence Agency, Washington, November 10, 1970

      Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 713, Country Files, Europe, USSR, Vol. X. Top Secret; Sensitive. Helms sent the memorandum to Kissinger under a November 10 covering memorandum that begins, “Here is the paper requested on your behalf last evening.” Wayne Smith summarized the CIA memorandum in a November 13 memorandum to Kissinger, who initialed Smith’s memorandum. (Ibid.)

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

    International Cooperation in Space, 1969-1972

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

    Costa Rica

  • 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-5047 Photographer: Schumacher, Karl | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-5047-03-10, Pat Nixon on the English Speaking Union Tour. 11/10/1970, Washington, D.C. White House. Pat Nixon and members of the English Speaking Union.

  • 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-3970
      "Today" Show with Segments on the death of French President Charles de Gaulle.
      Undetermined
      Runtime: 1:00
    • WHCA-3983
      Weekly News Summary.
      All networks
      Runtime: 1:00

      13. Smith: Charles DeGaulle's death (former President of France). Time Code Start: 17:55. Keywords: Europe, France, Presidents, death. Network: ABC.

      14. Jarriel: (former President of France Charles DeGaulle (report from Key Biscayne, Florida). Time Code Start: 18:32. Keywords: Europe, France, Presidents, death. Network: ABC.

      15. Smith/Shoumacher: First Lady Pat Nixon in the movies. Time Code Start: 19:55. Keywords: Presidents, families, wife, motion pictures, entertainment. Network: ABC.

      16. Reynolds: Commentary on DeGaulle (former President of France). Time Code Start: 22:17. Keywords: Europe, France, Presidents, death, reports, documentary. Network: ABC.

      17. Brinkely: Rail strike. Time Code Start: 24:24. Keywords: railroads, trains, railroad industry, rail cars, mass transit, transportation, strikes, economy, recession, inflation, money, wages, costs, unemployment. Network: NBC.

      18. DeGaulle lead in (former President of France). Time Code Start: 26:24. Keywords: Europe, France, Presidents, death, reports. Network: CBS.

      19. Cronkite: Charles DeGaulle's death (former President of France). Time Code Start: 27:10. Keywords: Europe, France, Presidents, death. Network: CBS.

      20. Callister: DeGaulle's death (former President of France). Time Code Start: 27:28. Keywords: Europe, France, Presidents, death. Network: CBS.

      21. Cronkite/Rather: President Nixon to visit Paris, France. Time Code Start: 29:34. Keywords: Paris Peace Talks, Vietnam War, treaty, treaties, negotiations, Presidents, travel, trips, Nixon trips, international. Network: CBS.

      22. Sevareid: Commentary on DeGaulle (former President of France). Time Code Start: 31:04. Keywords: Europe, France, Presidents, death, reports, documentary. Network: CBS.

Context (External Sources)