November 13, 1972

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Vol. V, United Nations, 1969-1972

UN Finances and Reduction of the U.S. Assessment

• 196. Telegram From the Mission to the United Nations to the Department of State, New York, November 13, 1972, 2300Z

  Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Files 1970–73, UN 10–4. Limited Official Use.

Vol. IX, Vietnam, October 1972-January 1973

Paris Negotiations Collapse, October 24-December 13, 1972

• 103. Message From the President’s Deputy Assistant for National Security Affairs (Haig) to the President’s Assistant for National Security Affairs (Kissinger), Seoul, November 13, 1972, 0100Z

  Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 1019, Alexander M. Haig Special File, Gen. Haig’s Saigon Trip, Tohaig/Haigto & Misc., November 9–13, 1973 [2 of 3]. Top Secret;Flash; Sensitive; Exclusively Eyes Only.

• 104. Message From the President’s Assistant for National Security Affairs (Kissinger) to the President’s Deputy Assistant for National Security Affairs (Haig), Washington, November 13, 1972, 0720Z

  Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 857, For the President’s Files (Winston Lord)—China Trip/Vietnam, Sensitive Camp David, Vol. XXI (1). Top Secret; Sensitive; Exclusively Eyes Only.

• 105. Backchannel Message From the Ambassador to Vietnam (Bunker) to the President’s Assistant for National Security Affairs (Kissinger), Saigon, November 13, 1972, 1145Z

  Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 413, Backchannel Messages, From Amb. Bunker, Saigon, Sept. thru Dec. 1972. Top Secret; Immediate; Sensitive; Exclusively Eyes Only. Kissinger initialed the message.

• 106. Message From the President’s Deputy Assistant for National Security Affairs (Haig) to the President’s Assistant for National Security Affairs (Kissinger), November 13, 1972, 1320Z

  Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 857, For the President’s Files (Winston Lord)—China Trip/Vietnam, Sensitive Camp David, Vol. XXI (1). Top Secret; Flash; Sensitive; Exclusively Eyes Only. Haig was probably en route from Seoul to Washington.

Vol. XXIII, Arab-Israeli Dispute, 1969-1972

Proximity Talks and the Backchannel: Separate Department of State and White House Negotiating Tricks

• 317. Memorandum From Harold Saunders of the National Security Council Staff to the President’s Assistant for National Security Affairs (Kissinger), Washington, November 13, 1972

  Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 1190, Saunders Files, Middle East Negotiations Files, Arab-Israeli Negotiations A Review of the Present Situation and Options for the Future Mr. Saunders. Secret. All brackets are in the original. This memorandum is attached to a November 14 covering memorandum from Saunders to Kissinger under the subject heading, “The Middle East, 1973–1976,” which begins: “I have prepared this book over the past couple of months with the thought that new attention would have to be given to the Middle East—one way or another—after the President’s re-election. It is consistent with your desire for memos on where we might go over the next four years.” The book is attached but not printed.

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

U.S. Policy Towards Terrorism, Hijacking of Aircraft, and Attacks on Civil Aviation: The Olympic Attack and the Anti-Terrorism Initiatives, September−December 1972

• 116. Letter From Secretary of State Rogers to Attorney General Kleindienst, Washington, November 13, 1972

  Rogers asked Kleindienst how the U.S. Government could prevent terrorist violence by Yugoslav imigri groups operating in the United States and asked Kleindienst to investigate these types of activities.
  
  Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Files 1970-73, POL 23-8. No classification marking. Drafted by Director of Eastern European Affairs Richard G. Johnson and John R. Crook (L/EUR) on October 27 with concurrence by Russell, Brower, Baker, Armin Meyer, and Stoessel. An August 21, 1972, memorandum from the Yugoslavian Government was attached but not published.

International Cooperation in Space, 1969-1972

• 285. Information Memorandum From the Director of the Bureau of Scientific and Technological Affairs (Pollack) to Secretary of State Rogers, Washington, November 13, 1972

  Pollack reported that the impasse between the Germans and the French had been broken, and an agreement within the European Space Conference on participation in the post-Apollo program was a real possibility.
  
  Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Files 1970-73, SP 10 US. Unclassified. Drafted by Pollack. Copies were sent to U. Alexis Johnson and Stoessel.

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

Bangladesh, December 1971-December 1972

• 430. Telegram 4747 From the Embassy in Bangladesh to the Department of State, Dacca, November 13, 1972, 1142Z

  Chargé Newberry informed Prime Minister Rahman that the United States could provide 100,000 tons of wheat for arrival in January, and added that an additional 100,000 tons could predictably be provided during the remainder of the U.S. fiscal year. Newberry told Rahman that in all probability no additional amounts would be provided.
  
  Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Files 1970–73, SOC 10 BANGLADESH. Unclassified; Priority. Repeated to Bangkok, Islamabad, Karachi, New Delhi, Ottawa, Tokyo, and USUN.

Vol. E-13, Documents on China, 1969-1972

• 166. Memorandum of Conversation, New York, November 13, 1972, 7:30-10 p.m., New York, November 13, 1972, 7:30-10 p.m.

  President’s Assistant for National Security Affairs Kissinger and Chinese Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Ch’iao Kuan-hua discussed the prospects of a settlement in Vietnam, the Sino-Soviet border question, their mutual concern about a “nationalistic” Japan, and the continuation of good relations between the U.S. and China.
  
  Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 850, President’s File-China Trip, China Exchanges, Oct 24, 1972-Dec 31, 1972. Top Secret; Sensitive; Eyes Only. Presumably drafted by either Holdridge or Lord. Ellipses and brackets in the source text. The meeting was held at the Century Club. Also in attendance on the U.S. side were Governor Nelson Rockefeller (R-New York) and Haig.

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Camp David Hard Wire

• 224-1; 3:08 p.m. - 3:55 p.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Haldeman, H. R. ("Bob")
• 224-2; Unknown between 3:55 p.m. & 5:01 p.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Brennan, John V.
• 224-3; Unknown between 3:55 p.m. & 5:01 p.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Camp David Operator; Longworth, Alice Roosevelt
• 224-4; Unknown between 5:07 p.m. & 7:40 p.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Sanchez, Manolo
• 224-5; Unknown between 5:07 p.m. & 7:40 p.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Sanchez, Manolo
• 224-6; Unknown between 7:30 p.m. & 7:40 p.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Camp David Operator
• 224-7; 7:40 p.m. - 7:41 p.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Haldeman, H. R. ("Bob")
• 224-8; Unknown between 7:41 p.m., 11/13 & 12:00 a.m., 9/12; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Sanchez, Manolo
• 224-9; Unknown between 7:41 p.m., 11/13 & 9:36 a.m., 9/12; Sanchez, Manolo; [Unknown person(s)]

Camp David Study Table

• 153-1; Unknown between 3:55 p.m. & 5:07 p.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Camp David Operator; Longworth, Alice Roosevelt
• 153-2; Unknown between 7:30 p.m. & 7:40 p.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Camp David Operator
• 153-3; 7:40 p.m. - 7:41 p.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Haldeman, H. R. ("Bob")

Oval Office

• 814-1; 9:05 a.m. - 9:06 a.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Butterfield, Alexander P.; Sanchez, Manolo
• 814-2; Unknown between 9:06 a.m. & 9:09 a.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); [Unknown person(s)]
• 814-3; 9:09 a.m. - 9:57 a.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Woods, Rose Mary; Kissinger, Henry A.; Butterfield, Alexander P.; Brennan, John V.

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-D0979 Photographer: Royer | Color or B&W: B&W

• Frame(s): WHPO-D0979-, Deputy Special Assistant John E. Nidecker and Codus in a group shot with unidentified persons. 11/13/1972, Washington, D.C. White House, South Lawn. Nidecker, Codus, unidentified persons.

Roll WHPO-D0980 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

• Frame(s): WHPO-D0980-, Various head and shoulders shots of Ken Clawson. 11/13/1972, Washington, D.C. unknown. Ken Clawson.
• Frame(s): WHPO-D0980-07, Portrait study of Ken Clawson. 11/13/1972, Washington, D.C. unknown. Ken Clawson.
• Frame(s): WHPO-D0980-29, Head and shoulders portrait of Ken Clawson. 11/13/1972, Washington, D.C. unknown. Ken Clawson.

Roll WHPO-D0981 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

• Frame(s): WHPO-D0981-, President Nixon seated at his desk with Henry Kissinger and Alexander Haig discussing Vietnam. 11/13/1972, Camp David, Maryland Laurel Lodge. President Nixon, Henry Kissinger, Alexander Haig.
• Frame(s): WHPO-D0981-13, President Nixon seated at his desk with Henry Kissinger and Alexander Haig discussing Vietnam. 11/13/1972, Camp David, Maryland Laurel Lodge. President Nixon, Henry Kissinger, Alexander Haig.

Roll WHPO-D0982 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

• Frame(s): WHPO-D0982-, Henry Kissinger and Alexander Haig seated informally, and standing with H.R. Haldeman and an unidentified man. 11/13/1972, Camp David, Maryland Laurel Lodge. Henry Kissinger, Alexander Haig, H.R. Haldeman, unidentified man.

Roll WHPO-D0983 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

• Frame(s): WHPO-D0983-02A-03A, Alexander Haig and Henry Kissinger greeting and walking together. 11/13/1972, Washington, D.C. unknown. Alexander Haig, Henry Kissinger, aides.
• Frame(s): WHPO-D0983-04A-19A, Alexander Haig and Henry Kissinger conferring while on a helicopter. 11/13/1972, air helicopter. Alexander Haig, Henry Kissinger, aides.
• Frame(s): WHPO-D0983-20A-21A, Alexander Haig and Henry Kissinger leaving the Air Force One helicopter. 11/13/1972, Washington, D.C.; air; Camp David, Maryland unknown; helicopter; Camp David grounds. Alexander Haig, Henry Kissinger, aides.
• Frame(s): WHPO-D0983-22A-24A, Alexander Haig and Henry Kissinger walking after leaving a car. 11/13/1972, Washington, D.C.; air; Camp David, Maryland unknown; helicopter; Camp David grounds. Alexander Haig, Henry Kissinger, aides.

Roll WHPO-D1017 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

• Frame(s): WHPO-D1017-, The Camp David kitchen staff and chefs. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, and Julie Eisenhower greeting military personnel and their families before they enter the dining hall and while they are eating Thanksgiving dinner. The Nixon family walking back to Aspen Lodge. 11/13/1972, Camp David, Maryland Dining Hall, grounds. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Julie Eisenhower, kitchen staff, military personnel and their families.

Roll WHPO-D1018 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: Color

• Frame(s): WHPO-D1018-, The Nixon family dogs, Pasha, Vicki, and King Timahoe wearing Christmas bows, sitting together on outdoor stone steps at Camp David. 11/13/1972, Camp David, Maryland outdoor stairway. Pasha, Vicki, King Timahoe.
• Frame(s): WHPO-D1018-18, The Nixon family dogs, Pasha, Vicki, and King Timahoe wearing Christmas bows, sitting together on outdoor stone steps at Camp David. 11/13/1972, Camp David, Maryland outdoor stairway. Pasha, Vicki, King Timahoe.
• Frame(s): WHPO-D1018-20, The Nixon family dogs, Pasha, Vicki, and King Timahoe wearing Christmas bows, sitting together on outdoor stone steps at Camp David. 11/13/1972, Camp David, Maryland outdoor stairway. Pasha, Vicki, King Timahoe.
• Frame(s): WHPO-D1018-28, The Nixon family dogs, Pasha, Vicki, and King Timahoe wearing Christmas bows, sitting together on outdoor stone steps at Camp David. 11/13/1972, Camp David, Maryland outdoor stairway. Pasha, Vicki, King Timahoe.

Roll WHPO-D1019 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: Color

• Frame(s): WHPO-D1019-, President Nixon and Pat Nixon walking the family dogs, Pasha, Vicki, and King Timahoe, on the grounds of Camp David. 11/13/1972, Camp David, Maryland Woods area on the grounds. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Pasha, Vicki, King Timahoe.
• Frame(s): WHPO-D1019-11, President Nixon and Pat Nixon walking the family dogs, Pasha, Vicki, and King Timahoe, on the grounds of Camp David. 11/13/1972, Camp David, Maryland Woods area on the grounds. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Pasha, Vicki, King Timahoe.
• Frame(s): WHPO-D1019-16, President Nixon and Pat Nixon walking the family dogs, Pasha, Vicki, and King Timahoe, on the grounds of Camp David. 11/13/1972, Camp David, Maryland Woods area on the grounds. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Pasha, Vicki, King Timahoe.
• Frame(s): WHPO-D1019-21, President Nixon and Pat Nixon walking the family dogs, Pasha, Vicki, and King Timahoe, on the grounds of Camp David. 11/13/1972, Camp David, Maryland Woods area on the grounds. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Pasha, Vicki, King Timahoe.

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L - White House Press Office Briefings

• WHCA-SR-L-057
  Press briefing by Ronald Ziegler. (11/13/1972, White House Press Lobby)
  
  Runtime: 30:51:00
  
  Keywords: Press conferences, news conferences, interviews, media, press secretary
  
  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-5927
  Weekly News Summary, Tape I.
  ALL NETWORKS
  Runtime: 01:31:30
  
  21. Smith/Jarriel: General Haig's return; talk with President Nixon. Time Code Start: 51:55. Keywords: Presidents, meetings, military leaders. Network: ABC.
  
  22. Reasoner/Burke: Vietnam; Long Binh turnover. Time Code Start: 53:51. Keywords: Vietnam War. Network: ABC.
  
  23. Reasoner/Tuckner: Amnesty and interview with two deserters. Time Code Start: 55:57. Keywords: troops, desertions, military, conscription, evasion, selective service, lottery, laws, Vietnam War, conscientious objectors, political offenses, pardons. Network: ABC.
  
  24. Smith/Donaldson: Democratic politics. Time Code Start: 62:37. Keywords: political parties, Democrats, Democratic Party. Network: ABC.
  
  25. Howard K. Smith/Geer: Supreme Court upholds lower court ruling that wiretap of Ellsberg's attorney immaterial to Anthony Russo and Ellsberg's Pentagon Papers trial. Time Code Start: 64:53. Keywords: Armed Forces, military, classified documents, secrets, Watergate, courts, trials, Vietnam War, Indochina War, bombings, indictments, charges, bugging, bugs, wiretapping, wire taps, surveillance, spying, investigations, recordings. Network: ABC.
  
  26. Chancellor/Jones: Has ceasefire been reached? (General Haig, Vietnam). Time Code Start: 66:41. Keywords: Vietnam War, ceasefires, military leaders. Network: NBC.
  
  27. Chancellor/Rosenfeld: General Haig arrives at Andrews Air Force Base. Time Code Start: 68:21. Keywords: military, officials, leaders, travel , trips, bases, airfields, airports. Network: NBC.
  
  28. Valeriani: Report on peace from the White House. Time Code Start: 70:15. Keywords: Presidents, Paris Peace Talks, Vietnam War, treaty, treaties, negotiations. Network: NBC.
  
  29. Chancellor/Mackin: McGovern comment on why he lost; head of Democratic National Committee Jean Westwood asked to resign. Time Code Start: 71:24. Keywords: cabinet, advisors, resignations, political parties, Demomcrats. Network: NBC.
  
  30. Cronkite/Walker/Kalb: South Vietnam's President Thieu-Haig talks. Time Code Start: 73:56. Keywords: South Vietnam, Presidents, speeches, statements, Vietnam War. Network: CBS.
  
  31. Cronkite/Wagner: Vietnam war, 3rd division. Time Code Start: 76:25. Keywords: Vietnam War. Network: CBS.
  
  33. Cronkite/Schorr: Governors meet to oust head of Democratic National Committee Jean Westwood. Time Code Start: 80:58. Keywords: Governors, conferences, meetings, chairwoman, Presidential elections, campaigns, campaigning, candidates, political parties, Demomcrats. Network: CBS.
  
  34. Cronkite/Nielson: Supreme Court upholds lower court ruling that wiretap of Ellsberg's attorney immaterial in Ellsberg's Pentagon Papers trial. Time Code Start: 82:12. Keywords: Armed Forces, military, classified documents, secrets, Watergate, courts, trials, Vietnam War, Indochina War, bombings, indictments, charges, bugging, bugs, wiretapping, wire taps, surveillance, spying, investigations, recordings. Network: CBS.
  
  35. Sevareid: The Democrats. Time Code Start: 83:57. Keywords: political parties, Democrats, Democratic Party. Network: CBS.

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