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November 26, 1973

Introduction

This almanac page for Monday, November 26, 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

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

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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. XXV, Arab-Israeli Crisis and War, 1973

    Arab-Israeli Crisis and War, 1973

    • 357. Memorandum of Conversation, Washington, November 26, 1973, 2:07-2:35 p.m.

      Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Kissinger Office Files, Box 139, Country Files, Middle East, Palestinians, [July 1973–July 1974]. Top Secret; Sensitive; Nodis; Exclusively Eyes Only. The conversation took place in the Map Room at the White House.

    • 358. Memorandum From Secretary of State Kissinger to President Nixon, Washington, November 26, 1973

      Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 56, President’s Daily Briefing, President’s Daily Briefs, 16 November–31 December, 1973. Top Secret; Sensitive; Contains Codeword. A stamped notation reads: “The President has seen.”

    • 359. Memorandum of Conversation, Washington, November 26, 1973, 7:10-7:55 p.m.

      Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Files 1970–73, POL 27–14 ARAB–ISR. Top Secret; Sensitive; Exclusively Eyes Only. The meeting took place in the Secretary’s office at the State Department. All brackets are in the original.

    Vol. XXVII, Iran; Iraq, 1973-1976

    Iran, September 1973-November 1974

    Vol. XXX, Greece; Cyprus; Turkey, 1973-1976

    Greece

    Vol. XXXI, Foreign Economic Policy, 1973-1976

    Negotiating the New Rules, May 1973-June 1975

    Vol. XXXVI, Energy Crisis, 1969-1974

    October 6, 1973-March 22, 1974

    • 246. Telegram From the Embassy in Saudi Arabia to the Department of State, JIdda, November 26, 1973, 1710Z

      Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 630, Country Files, Middle East, Saudi Arabia, Vol. IV. Secret; Nodis. A stamped notation on the telegram indicates that it was received at the White House Situation Room at 8:11 a.m., November 27.

    • 247. Memorandum of Conversation, Washington, November 26, 1973, 11:30 a.m.

      Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Files 1970–73, FSE 1 US. Secret; Sensitive. Drafted by Lodal. The meeting took place in Kissinger’s office at the Department of State. Talking points for the meeting are ibid., Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 250, Agency Files, National Energy Office, Vol. II.

    Vol. XXXVIII, Part 2, Organization and Management of Foreign Policy; Public Diplomacy, 1973-1976

    Organizing for Defense, Economic, and Global Issues

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

    Dominican Republic

    • 331. Telegram 4815 From the Embassy in the Dominican Republic to the Department of State, Santo Domingo, November 26, 1973, 1943Z

      Summary: The Embassy reported on the Dominican Government’s concern about the possibility of revisions to legislation under which sugar-producing nations such as the Dominican Republic were assigned quotas that gave them guaranteed access a share of the U.S. sugar market.

      Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Foreign Policy File, [no film number]. Limited Official Use. In telegram 225729 to all American Republic and certain other diplomatic posts, November 15, the Department reported that an interagency review of the possibility of extending or replacing the existing Sugar Act was under way and that while the Department of Agriculture favored a market-oriented system that would eliminate quotas, no official administration position on the issue had been determined. (Ibid.) In telegram 226599 to Santo Domingo, November 16, the Department noted that Dominican Ambassador Salvador Ortiz had met with Department officers on November 15 on instructions from his government to express opposition to changes in sugar policy that were reportedly under consideration. (Ibid.)

    Vol. E-14, Part 1, Documents on the United Nations, 1973-1976

    Population Policy

    Vol. E-14, Part 2, Documents on Arms Control and Nonproliferation, 1973-1976

    • 26. Action Memorandum From the Director of the Bureau of Politico-Military Affairs (Weiss) to the Deputy Secretary of State (Rush), Washington, November 26, 1973

      Summary: In a follow-up memorandum on proposed NSSM 157 initiatives, Weiss underscored his conviction that prior to asking President Nixon “to decide on a negotiating program for constraining chemical weapons, issues relating to the U.S. need for such weapons in general and for binary munitions in particular ought to be subject to very close scrutiny.”

      Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Files 1970–73, POL 27–10. Secret. Drafted by Fuerth and cleared by Baker. George Ward (S/S–S) initialed for Fuerth and Baker. A notation in an unknown hand on the first page of the memorandum reads: “Sent to S/S 11/28 Copy to D.” Tab A is Document 27. Tab B, a memorandum from Weiss to Porter dated November 26, is attached but not published. Tab C is Document 25.

  • 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-E1849 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-E1849-, The President addressed delegates to the 16th Biennial Convention of the Seafarer's International Union of North America, AFL-CIO. 11/26/1973, unknown unknown.

    Roll WHPO-E1850 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-E1850-, The President addressed delegates to the 16th Biennial Convention of the Seafarer's International Union of North America, AFL-CIO. 11/26/1973, unknown unknown.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-E1850-12, The President speaking to officials as he attends the 16th Biennial Convention of the Seafarer's International Union of North America, AFL-CIO. The group stands near a large boat model. 11/26/1973, unknown unknown. President Nixon, possibly Peter J. Brennan or Paul Hall, unidentified man.

    Roll WHPO-E1851 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-E1851-, President Nixon meeting with Prime Minister Themido of Portugal. 11/26/1973, Washington DC White House, Oval Office.

  • 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-731115
      Remarks by President Nixon at convention of Seafarers Intl. Union at Statler Hilton with Pres. Paul Hall. (11/26/1973)

      Runtime: 25:55:00

      Original Format: 1/4-inch reel-to-reel audiotape. Original source type: Original.
    • WHCA-SR-P-731116
      Remarks by President Nixon on arrival and departure from Seafarers Convention. (11/26/1973)

      Runtime: 27:20:00

      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-382
      Press briefing by Gerald Warren. (11/26/1973, White House Press Lobby)

      Runtime: 49:03:00

      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-6679
      "The Mike Douglas Show".
      ALL NETWORKS
      Runtime: 00:25:00
    • WHCA-6684
      Weekly News Summary, Tape I.
      ALL NETWORKS
      Runtime: 01:30:14

      1. Reasoner/Jarriel: Presidents Nixon's speech at Seafarers International Union. Time Code Start: 00:00. Keywords: Presidents, speeches. Network: ABC.

      2. Reasoner/Kincaid/Tucker: Energy crisis; reaction from truckers. Time Code Start: 02:48. Keywords: petroleum, oil, gasoline, fuel, shortages, rationing, laws, protests, speed limitations, trucks, truckers, truck drivers, cargo transportation, hauling, costs, transportation. Network: ABC.

      3. Reasoner/Schoumacher: White House tapes case. Time Code Start: 08:18. Keywords: bugging, bugs, wiretapping, wire taps, surveillance, spying, recordings, Watergate, Senate committee hearings, investigations, testimony, testify, cover-ups, scandals. Network: ABC.

      4. Reasoner: Commentary on the energy crisis. Time Code Start: 10:52. Keywords: petroleum, oil, gasoline, fuel, shortages, rationing, natural resources. Network: ABC.

      5. Chancellor/Stern: White House tapes case (film). Time Code Start: 12:45. Keywords: bugging, bugs, wiretapping, wire taps, surveillance, spying, recordings, Watergate, Senate committee hearings, investigations, testimony, testify, cover-ups, scandals. Network: NBC.

      6. Chancellor/Brokaw: President Nixon at Seafarers meeting (film). Time Code Start: 16:44. Keywords: Presidents, meetings. Network: NBC.

      7. Chancellor: Secretary Shultz says that the energy crisis is here. Time Code Start: 19:59. Keywords: petroleum, oil, gasoline, fuel, shortages, rationing, natural resources. Network: NBC.

      8. Chancellor/Levine: What is happening with the energy crisis. Time Code Start: 20:33. Keywords: petroleum, oil, gasoline, fuel, shortages, rationing, natural resources. Network: NBC.

      9. Chancellor/Palmer: Meeting in the Middle East. Time Code Start: 22:13. Keywords: Middle East, Mideast, war. Network: NBC.

      10. Cronkite/Crous: Stock market drops. Time Code Start: 23:52. Keywords: stock markets, investments, securities, Wall Street, Dow Jones, New York Stock Exchange, NASDAQ, finances, recession, inflation, money, decreases. Network: CBS.

      11. Cronkite/Benton: Congressional reaction to President Nixon's new ideas. Time Code Start: 25:38. Keywords: Presidents, House of Representatives, leaders, meetings, reactions. Network: CBS.

      12. Cronkite/Duval/Kelly/Roth/Threlkeld: Public reaction to the energy crisis. Time Code Start: 28:11. Keywords: petroleum, oil, gasoline, fuel, shortages, rationing, natural resources. Network: CBS.

      13. Cronkite/Penza: Gas shortage and the Black Market. Time Code Start: 32:04. Keywords: energy crisis, petroleum, oil supply, gasoline, fuel, shortages, rationing, sales, illegal. Network: CBS.

      14. Cronkite/Rather: President Nixon speaks at the Seafarers International Union. Time Code Start: 34:10. Keywords: Presidents, labor, unions, meetings, speeches. Network: CBS.

      15. Cronkite/McLaughlin: Arab peace talks in the Middle East. Time Code Start: 36:01. Keywords: Arabian, Arabs, Middle East, Mideast, meetings, peace, truce, treaties, negotiations. Network: CBS.

      16. Cronkite/Graham: White House tapes case. Time Code Start: 38:08. Keywords: bugging, bugs, wiretapping, wire taps, surveillance, spying, recordings, Watergate, Senate committee hearings, investigations, testimony, testify, cover-ups, scandals. Network: CBS.

      17. Cronkite/Brelis: In Greece leaders overthrown. Time Code Start: 40:23. Keywords: Eastern Mediterranean, Greek, Middle East, Mideast, Turkey, invasions, coups. Network: CBS.

      18. Cronkite/Sevareid: The energy crisis and transportation. Time Code Start: 42:01. Keywords: petroleum, drilling, oil supply, oil supplies, imports, gasoline, fuel, shortages, rationing, natural resources. Network: CBS.

Context (External Sources)