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November 5, 1973

Introduction

This almanac page for Monday, November 5, 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

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 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

    All National Archives Units

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-8, Documents on South Asia, 1973-1976

    Afghanistan

    • 9. Intelligence Note RNAN–51 Prepared in the Bureau of Intelligence and Research, Washington, November 5, 1973

      The Department of State’s Bureau of Intelligence and Research (INR) produced a brief study of the Pushtunistan question, noting that the problem would intensify in coming months.

      Source: National Archives, RG 84, Islamabad Embassy Files: Lot 77 F 114, Pakistan/Afghanistan, July–December 1973. Secret; No Foreign Dissem. It was drafted by W. Dean Howells and Joel Woldman.

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

    Jamaica, The Bahamas, and the Eastern Caribbean

    • 441. Telegram 217552 From the Department of State to the Embassy in Barbados, Washington, November 5, 1973, 1521Z

      Summary: The Department expressed concern about the prospect of the emergence of “non-viable and potentially troublesome” island nations in the Caribbean and stated that it was not prepared to offer bilateral aid to Grenada when the British colony attained independence.

      Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Foreign Policy File, [no film number]. Confidential; Limdis. Repeated to The Hague, London, Port of Spain, Georgetown, and Curacao (by pouch). Drafted by Burke; cleared in draft by Gilbert Sheinbaum in EUR/WE, Joseph Becelia in EUR/NE, George Krieger in ARA/MGT/FM, Patrick Daly in S/CPR, and William Wheeler in ARA–LA/CAR, and in substance by Fred Flemings in PM/ISO and R. Gooden in DOD/OSD; and approved by Shlaudeman. In telegram 1425 from Bridgetown, October 11, the Embassy recommended at least modest aid to Grenada as an independence gift. (Ibid., [no film number]) In telegram 1607 from Bridgetown, November 22, Donovan reported that the Embassy had delivered a letter to Gairy outlining the U.S. position on development aid and diplomatic representation. (Ibid.) In telegram 241 from Bridgetown, February 8, 1974, the Embassy reported that independence celebrations had taken place without incident, despite political tensions during the period leading up to the ceremonies and the arrest of Maurice Bishop of the opposition New Jewel Movement on the eve of independence. (Ibid.) Telegram 1426 from Bridgetown was not found.

    Vol. E-11, Part 2, Documents on South America, 1973-1976

    Chile

    • 152. Memorandum for the Record, Washington, November 5, 1973

      Summary: The Chairman of the 40 Committee concurred with CIA that the September 11 coup in Chile so completely changed the political situation that previous approvals of covert action were no longer valid.

      Source: National Security Council Files, Nixon Administration Intelligence Files, Minutes of 40 Committee. Secret; Sensitive; Eyes Only. The August 20 approval is referenced in footnote 4 in Document 340 in Foreign Relations, 1969–1976, vol. XXI, Chile, 1969–1973.

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

    • 22. Letter From Secretary of State Kissinger to Senator Pell, Washington, November 5, 1973

      Summary: Kissinger informed Pell that he intended to take seriously Pell’s Senate resolution concerning the prohibition of environmental and geophysical modification activities.

      Source: National Archives, RG 59, Office of the Executive Secretariat, Records Relating to the National Security Council Under Secretaries Committee, Lot 81D309. No classification marking. Kissinger signed “Henry” above his typed signature. Attached as Tab A to Document 21. Grove sent a copy of the memorandum to Davis under a November 6 memorandum. National Archives, RG 59, Office of the Executive Secretariat, Records Relating to the National Security Council Under Secretaries Committee: Lot81D309.

    • 23. Action Memorandum From the Director of the Bureau of Politico-Military Affairs (Weiss) to Deputy Secretary of State Rush, Washington, November 5, 1973

      Summary: Weiss sent Rush a comprehensive review of the Arms Control and Disarmament Agency, Department of Defense, Joint Chiefs of Staff, and Department of State views on U.S. chemical weapons prohibitions proposed in the NSSM 157 study, and recommended that Rush sign a memorandum to Kissinger incorporating a proposed chemical weapons initiative.

      Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Files 1970–73, POL 27–10. Secret. Drafted by Fuerth on November 2; cleared by Sloss and Baker, and in substance by Gathright (S/PC). A notation on the memorandum in an unknown hand reads: “signed—to S/S 11/12 copy to D.” Tab A is Document 15. Tab B is Document 19. Tab C is Document 20. Tab D is Document 14. Tab E is a draft of 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-E1742 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-E1742-02-04, Ronald Ziegler with reporters and photographers of the press pool. 11/5/1973, unknown Air Force One, Interior.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-E1742-05, President Nixon seated in a private room aboard Air Force One (AF1) with Mr. and Mrs. Hoerner. 11/5/1973, unknown Air Force One, Interior. President Nixon, Mr. and Mrs. Hoerner.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-E1742-05-07, President Nixon seated in a private room aboard Air Force One (AF1) with Mr. and Mrs. Hoerner. 11/5/1973, unknown Air Force One, Interior. President Nixon, Mr. and Mrs. Hoerner.

  • 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-6648
      Gerald Ford Vice Presidential Confirmation Hearings.
      CBS
      Runtime: 01:03:57
    • WHCA-6649
      Gerald Ford Vice Presidential Confirmation Hearings.
      ALL NETWORKS
      Runtime: 01:02:47
    • WHCA-6650
      Gerald Ford Vice Presidential Confirmation Hearings.
      ALL NETWORKS
      Runtime: 00:59:21
    • WHCA-6651
      Gerald Ford Vice Presidential Confirmation Hearings.
      ALL NETWORKS
      Runtime: 00:59:47
    • WHCA-6658
      Weekly News Summary, Tape I.
      ALL NETWORKS
      Runtime: 1:30

      1. Smith/Clark: Gerald Ford confirmation VP hearings continue; President Nixon's credibility questioned. Time Code Start: 00:00. Keywords: Vice Presidents, appointments, nominees, nominations, confirmations, candidates, hearings, investigations. Network: ABC.

      2. Reasoner/Parker: Senator Dormick withdraws his support for President Nixon. Time Code Start: 02:43. Keywords: Presidents,. Network: ABC.

      3. Smith/Schoumacher/Donaldson: Senator Saxbe comments; Watergate case Special Prosecutor Jaworski with Bork. Time Code Start: 04:40. Keywords: law officials, attorneys, lawyers, appointments, Watergate, Senate committee hearings, investigations, testimony, testify, cover-ups, break-in, burglary, theft, plumbers, scandals. Network: ABC.

      4. Smith: Commentary on Secretary of State Kissinger and peace talks. Time Code Start: 06:08. Keywords: cabinet, advisors, Middle East, Mideast, Israeli, Egyptian, Israeli, Arabs, war, treaty, treaties, negotiations. Network: ABC.

      5. Chancellor/Stern/Scherer: Jaworski new Special Prosecutor in Watergate case has more freedom with Bork on film. Time Code Start: 07:48. Keywords: law officials, attorneys, lawyers, appointments, Watergate, Senate committee hearings, investigations, testimony, testify, cover-ups, break-in, burglary, theft, plumbers, scandals. Network: NBC.

      6. Chancellor: Politicians think President Nixon should resign; Senator Barry Goldwater supports President Nixon. Time Code Start: 11:25. Keywords: Presidents, resignations, Watergate, Senate committee hearings, investigations, testimony, testify, cover-ups, break-in, burglary, theft, plumbers, scandals, impeachment. Network: NBC.

      7. Chancellor: Republican party and Watergate; Senator Dominic. Time Code Start: 12:42. Keywords: Watergate, Senate committee hearings, investigations, testimony, testify, cover-ups, break-in, burglary, theft, plumbers, scandals, impeachment, resignations. Network: NBC.

      8. Chancellor/Nester: Gerald Ford VP hearings Chanellor/Nester: Ford's nomination hearings. Time Code Start: 14:40. Keywords: Vice Presidents, appointments, nominees, nominations, confirmations, candidates, hearings, investigations. Network: NBC.

      9. Chancellor/Mackin: Haldeman returns to New York; film. Time Code Start: 16:54. Keywords: advisors, counsels, attorneys, lawyers, Watergate, travel, trips. Network: NBC.

      10. Chancellor: Secretary of State Kissinger on Middle East trip. Time Code Start: 18:39. Keywords: Middle East, Mideast, war, cabinet, advisors, travel, trips. Network: NBC.

      11. Chancellor/Burrington: Middle East War. Time Code Start: 19:16. Keywords: Middle East, Mideast, war. Network: NBC.

      12. Cronkite/Mudd: President Nixon leaves Key Biscayne, Florida; Gerald Ford hearing. Time Code Start: 21:53. Keywords: Presidents, travel, trips, Nixon trips, domestic, residences, homes, Vice Presidents, nominations, confirmations, investigations, hearings. Network: CBS.

      13. Cronkite/Graham: Watergate first conviction; Segretti. Time Code Start: 25:19. Keywords: Dirty Tricks, political sabotage, trials, Watergate, Senate committee hearings, investigations, testimony, testify, cover-ups, Presidential elections, campaigns. Network: CBS.

      14. Graham/Chung: Jaworski appointment as Special Prosecutor in Watergate case. Time Code Start: 26:26. Keywords: law officials, attorneys, lawyers, appointments, Watergate, Senate committee hearings, investigations, testimony, testify, cover-ups, break-in, burglary, theft, plumbers, scandals. Network: CBS.

      15. Cronkite/Schorr: Bork on the special prosecutor. Time Code Start: 27:42. Keywords: law officials, attorneys, lawyers, appointments, Watergate, Senate committee hearings, investigations, testimony, testify, cover-ups, break-in, burglary, theft, plumbers, scandals. Network: CBS.

      16. Cronkite: Secretary of State Kissinger on Middle East trip. Time Code Start: 29:01. Keywords: Middle East, Mideast, war, cabinet, advisors, travel, trips. Network: CBS.

      17. Cronkite: Senator Dominick wants President Nixon to answer up. Time Code Start: 29:56. Keywords: Presidents,. Network: CBS.

Context (External Sources)