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November 27, 1969

Introduction

This almanac page for Thursday, November 27, 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.

Previous Date: Wednesday, November 26, 1969

Next Date: Friday, November 28, 1969

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.

    Addresses and Remarks

    • Thanksgiving Day, 1969 (5 Weekly Comp. Pres. Doc. 1665, November 27, 1969)
      Remarks of the President and Julie Nixon Eisenhower at a Dinner for Senior Citizens at the White House.

  • 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.

Archival Holdings

  • 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.

  • 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. E-4, Documents on Iran and Iraq, 1969-1972

    Iran 1969

    • 41. Telegram 4827 From the Embassy in Iran to the Department of State, Tehran, November 27, 1969, 0845Z

      Ambassador MacArthur reported that the Shah had pressed him on Iran’s need for additional oil revenues in order to exercise a stabilizing influence in the Persian Gulf and Middle East.

      Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Files 1967–69, PET 17 IRAN-US. Secret. A handwritten note on the White House copy of this telegram reads: “Att:Saunders-Kissinger Memo 11/28/69, Subj: President’s Saturday Briefing.” (Ibid., Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 1236, Harold Saunders Files, Middle East Negotiations, Folder Iran 10/1/69–12/31/69)

    • 42. Telegram 4833 From the Embassy in Iran to the Department of State, Tehran, November 27, 1969, 1435Z

      The Ambassador informed the Department that the Shah was aggrieved at the U.S. tendency to suggest that some of his military requests were superfluous, since Iran’s security and independence were at stake.

      Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Files 1967–69, DEF 19–8 US-IRAN. Secret; Exdis. A handwritten note on the White House copy of this telegram reads: “Att: Saunders-Kissinger Memo, 11/28/69, Subj: President’s Saturday Briefing.” (Ibid., Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 1236, Harold Saunders Files, Middle East Negotiations, Folder Iran, 1/20/69–12/31/69)

  • 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 of many of these transcripts can be found on the Yale University Library website.

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-2499 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-2499-, President Nixon greeting the crowd upon his arrival in Florida. 11/27/1969, Florida Homestead Air Force Base. President Nixon, crowd.

    Roll WHPO-2500 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-2500-01A-20A, President Nixon, Pat Nixon and the Eisenhower family greeting elderly senior citizens invited for a Thanksgiving dinner at the White House. A large number of White House butlers stand on the periphery of the room. 11/27/1969, Washington, D.C. White House. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Julie Eisenhower, David Eisenhower, Susan Eisenhower, Mamie Eisenhower, elderly guests, White House Butlers.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-2500-10A, President Nixon, Pat Nixon and the Eisenhower family greeting elderly senior citizens invited for a Thanksgiving dinner at the White House. A large number of White House butlers stand on the periphery of the room. 11/27/1969, Washington, D.C. White House. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Julie Eisenhower, David Eisenhower, Susan Eisenhower, Mamie Eisenhower, elderly guests, White House Butlers.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-2500-21A-23A, An unidentified female guitarist standing with two people in front of the White House after performing at the Thanksgiving dinner for senior citizens. 11/27/1969, Washington, D.C. White House. unidentified female guitarist, two unidentified people.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-2500-24A-29A, The Marine band performing in the Grand Hall area at White House for Thanksgiving dinner background music. 11/27/1969, Washington, D.C. White House. Marine band military band.

    Roll WHPO-2501 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-2501-, President Nixon, Pat Nixon and the Eisenhower family greeting elderly senior citizens invited for a Thanksgiving dinner at the White House. A large number of White House butlers stand on the periphery of the room. 11/27/1969, Washington, D.C. White House. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Julie Eisenhower, David Eisenhower, Susan Eisenhower, Mamie Eisenhower, elderly guests, White House Butlers, unidentified persons.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-2501-11, Pat Nixon seated at a table with elderly senior citizens during a Thanksgiving dinner at the White House. 11/27/1969, Washington, D.C. White House. Pat Nixon, elderly guests, unidentified persons.

  • 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-691120
      Remarks by President Nixon at a Thanksgiving Day Dinner for Senior Citizens at the White House. (11/27/1969)

      Runtime: 11:49

      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-3540
      "The President's Men" with Sec. Wm Rogers.
      All networks
      Runtime: 01:02:43
    • WHCA-3541
      Weekly News Summary.
      All networks
      Runtime: 00:58:00

      15. President Nixon at White House Thanksgiving turkey dinner. Time Code Start: 25:12. Keywords: Presidents, holidays, food, dinners, dining, banquets, White House. Network: CBS.

Context (External Sources)