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November 15, 1969

Introduction

This almanac page for Saturday, November 15, 1969, 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

  • 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 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.

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 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)
      Saturday, November 15.

      Mobe Day. The big march turned out to be huge. Official estimate was 250,000. By our photo count, it was 325,000. Anyway, it was really huge. Ehrlichman, Krogh and I went out in helicopter to look it over in the morning, very impressive. Weird around White House because they have a cordon around two block area so no people, cars, or anything.

      President had a session with Rogers, Laird, Mitchell and Kissinger in the morning. Had planned budget session with Ehrlichman, Kissinger and Mayo all afternoon. But discovered last night that the Purdue-Ohio State game was on TV, and wouldn't miss it. So they had a forty-five minute start then adjourned for the game. Resumed for a couple of hours in late afternoon. Then President to Residence for dinner and the evening.

      More violence in late afternoon as they mobbed Justice. Krogh there - said tear gas bad in Mitchell's office. Also very strange emotional impact as they took down American flag and ran up Viet Cong. Whole business is sort of unreal. They massed at 15th and Pennsylvania after dark, and we went out on North Lawn to see them. No action - all just stood there, facing massive lines of police, jeeps, etc. Most with gas masks and helmets.

      President wants Harlow now to take hard line in his dealing with Congress. Let them come to us. Reduce number of leaders meetings, etc. Feels we have coddled them and buckled under too much, and should now move to strong position.

      Ehrlichman, Harlow and I had meeting with Joe Califano regarding LBJ problems. Between his geriatric home and his paper declassifying, we have some troubles.

      Also I had a session with Jayne Brumley regarding Newsweek cover on TV, Agnew reaction, and the hatchet piece on Tricia and Julie. She says Newsweek will come around. I doubt it.

      President canceled plans to brief Congressional leaders on SALT Monday - and canceled dentist plans, so the day is now clear. Will have to think of something.
    • Handwritten diary entry (JPG)

  • 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.

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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. IV, Foreign Assistance, International Development, Trade Policies, 1969-1972

    Foreign Assistance Policy, 1969-1972

    • 13. Memorandum From the Administrator of the Agency for International Development (Hannah) and Secretary of State Rogers to President Nixon, Washington, November 15, 1969

      Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Agency Files, Box 193, AID, Volume I 1969. No classification marking. Attached, together with an October 30 memorandum from Hannah to President Nixon, to a November 18 memorandum from Bergsten and Nachmanoff to Kissinger recommending direct Presidential intervention to avoid cuts beyond the $500 million already made in the House Foreign Affairs Committee on the foreign assistance bill. According to the Daily Diary, the President did not make any calls to the House Congressional leadership on November 18 or 19. (Ibid., White House Central Files)

    Vol. VI, Vietnam, January 1969-July 1970

    Vietnam, January 1969-July 1970

    Vol. XX, Southeast Asia, 1969-1972

    Philippines

  • 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-2420 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-2420-02A-09A, President Nixon meeting with advisors during a preliminary meeting to the S.A.L.T. talks. 11/15/1969, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, Henry Kissinger, John Mitchell, Melvin Laird, William Rogers.

    Roll WHPO-2421 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-2421-01-02, Close-up portrait of President Nixon talking. 11/15/1969, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon.

    Roll WHPO-2422 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-2422-02-19, President Nixon sitting in the Oval Office with Secretary of State William Rogers and Ambassador Walter P. McConaughy. 11/15/1969, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, William Rogers, Walter P. McConaughy.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-2422-18, President Nixon seated informally in the Oval Office during a meeting with Secretary of State William Rogers. 11/15/1969, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, William Rogers.

  • 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-3511
      TV from Apollo 12. Richard Nixon, Nelson Rockefeller, Herb Klein, Apollo 12 launch center officials and VIPs.
      All networks
      Runtime: 00:57:30

Context (External Sources)