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November 9, 1972

Introduction

This almanac page for Thursday, November 9, 1972, 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 8, 1972

Next Date: Friday, November 10, 1972

Schedule and Public 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

    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. XV, Soviet Union, June 1972-August 1974

    Economic Normalization and Soviet Jewish Emigration, September-December 1972

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

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

    Vol. XXIX, Eastern Europe, 1969-1972

    Czechoslovakia

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

    U.S. Relations with India and Pakistan, 1972

    • 312. Memorandum of Conversation, Washington, November 9, 1972, 4:30 p.m.

      NSC staff members Kennedy and Saunders called in Pakistani Ambassador Khan to discuss Pakistan’s decision to recognize North Vietnam and North Korea. Kennedy said the decision came at a sensitive time in U.S. negotiations with North Vietnam and might create problems with the Congress in seeking support for renewed arms supplies for Pakistan. He asked that U.S. interests be taken into account in the decision to recognize the Sihanouk Government.

      Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 628, Country Files, Middle East, Pakistan, Vol. X, Sept 72–Oct 73. Secret. Drafted by Saunders. The meeting was held in Kissinger’s office.

  • 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-D0974 Photographer: Royer | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-D0974-, Farrell receiving a gift from an unidentified woman. 11/9/1972, Washington, D.C. White House, South Lawn. Farrell, unidentified woman.

    Roll WHPO-D0975 Photographer: Royer | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-D0975-, Frank Sinatra and unidentified guests at the South Lawn of the White House. 11/9/1972, Washington, D.C. White House, South Lawn. Frank Sinatra, 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.

    L - White House Press Office Briefings

    • WHCA-SR-L-055
      Press briefing by Ronald Ziegler. (11/9/1972, 4 Ambassadors Presss Center, Miami, Florida)

      Runtime: 30:00:00

      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-5922A
      Weekly News Summary, Tape VI.
      ALL NETWORKS
      Runtime: 0:30

      1. Reasoner/Rolfson: Paris peace talks with Ambassador William J. Porter. Time Code Start: 00:00. Keywords: Paris Peace Talks, Vietnam War, treaty, treaties, negotiations, government, officials. Network: ABC.

      2. Smith/Peterson: Mine removal operations in North Vietnam. Time Code Start: 01:56. Keywords: Vietnam War. Network: ABC.

      3. Snell: Tom Davis, first American to die in Vietnam, remembered. Time Code Start: 03:40. Keywords: Vietnam War, Killed in Action, KIA, death tolls, fatalities, casualties, memorials, commemorations. Network: ABC.

      4. Reasoner/Jarriel: Post election events; a look ahead. Time Code Start: 05:56. Keywords: Presidential elections, campaigns, campaigning, candidates, voting. Network: ABC.

      5. Smith/Donaldson: (Jean Westwood) says she will stay with Democratic Party as head of Democratic National Committee. Time Code Start: 07:53. Keywords: Presidential elections, campaigns, campaigning, candidates, leaders, women, advisors, political parties, Demomcrats. Network: ABC.

      6. Reasoner: Commentary on AuH2O Senator Barry Goldwater vs. George McGovern as a comparison. Time Code Start: 10:13. Keywords: Paris Peace Talks, Vietnam War, treaty, treaties, negotiations. Network: ABC.

      7. Chancellor/Dobyns: Paris Peace Talks. Time Code Start: 12:25. Keywords: Paris Peace Talks, Vietnam War, treaty, treaties, negotiations. Network: NBC.

      8. Chancellor: Washington Post on President Nixon; Vietnam. Time Code Start: 14:59. Keywords: newspapers, editorials, stories, accusations, reports, Watergate, burglary, investigations, White House, administration, officials, staff, Vietnam War. Network: NBC.

      9. Chancellor/Duke: Shakeup in President Nixon cabinet (Jean Westwood) (Larry O'Brien). Time Code Start: 16:02. Keywords: Presidents, appointments, nominees, leaders, women, political parties, Demomcrats. Network: NBC.

      10. Cronkite/Klaus: Paris peace talks. Time Code Start: 18:36. Keywords: Paris Peace Talks, Vietnam War, treaty, treaties, negotiations. Network: CBS.

      11. Cronkite/Wagner: Vietnam; Viet Cong stronghold in South Vietnam. Time Code Start: 21:16. Keywords: Vietnam War, People's Liberation Armed Forces (PLAF), National Liberation Front (NLF), VC. Network: CBS.

      12. Cronkite: The Evening Star News; pending shakeup of President Nixon's cabinet. Time Code Start: 25:48. Keywords: Presidents, administrations, changes, firings, advisors. Network: CBS.

      13. Cronkite/Schorr: (Gary Hart) talks of possible shakeup of Democratic party. Time Code Start: 26:56. Keywords: political parties, Democrats, Democratic Party. Network: CBS.

Context (External Sources)