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October 8, 1973

Introduction

This almanac page for Monday, October 8, 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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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.

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President's Office Files

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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.

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Vol. XV, Soviet Union, June 1972-August 1974

The October Arab-Israeli War and Kissinger's Trip to Moscow, July 1973-January 1974

  • 139. Oral Message From Soviet General Secretary Brezhnev to President Nixon, Moscow, October 8, 1973

    Source: National Archives, RG 59, Records of Henry A. Kissinger, 1973–1977, Lot 91 D 414, Box 1, Nodis Miscellaneous Docs., Tels., Etc., 1973–1977. Secret; Nodis. A note on the message indicates that Dobrynin read the message to Kissinger. The transcript of the telephone conversation during which Dobrynin read the message is printed in Foreign Relations, 1969–1976, volume XXV, Arab-Israeli Crisis and War, 1973, Document 123.

Vol. XXV, Arab-Israeli Crisis and War, 1973

Arab-Israeli Crisis and War, 1973

Vol. XXVII, Iran; Iraq, 1973-1976

Iraq, January 1973-December 1974

Vol. XXXVIII, Part 1, Foundations of Foreign Policy, 1973-1976

Foundations of Foreign Policy, 1973-1976

  • 19. Address by Secretary of State Kissinger, Washington, October 8, 1973

    Source: Department of State Bulletin, October 29, 1973, pp. 525–531. Kissinger delivered his address at the Sheraton Park Hotel before the Third Pacem in Terris Conference, sponsored by the Center for the Study of Democratic Institutions. The conference’s title is in reference to Pope John XXIII’s 1963 papal encyclical.

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-E1586 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

  • Frame(s): WHPO-E1586-, President Nixon seated at his Oval Office desk during a meeting with Henry Kissinger to discuss the Arab-Israeli war. 10/8/1973, Washington D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, Henry Kissinger.
  • Frame(s): WHPO-E1586-02A, President Nixon seated at his Oval Office desk during a meeting with Henry Kissinger to discuss the Arab-Israeli war. 10/8/1973, Washington D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, Henry Kissinger.
  • Frame(s): WHPO-E1586-06A, President Nixon seated at his Oval Office desk during a meeting with Henry Kissinger to discuss the Arab-Israeli war. Back of Alexander Haig's head seen in foreground. 10/8/1973, Washington D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, Henry Kissinger, Alexander Haig.

Roll WHPO-E1587 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: Color

  • Frame(s): WHPO-E1587-, President Nixon at a private dinner with his staff. 10/8/1973, Key Biscayne, Florida unknown. President Nixon, Ron Ziegler, Manolo Sanchez, Fina Sanchez, Vicky, Pasha.
  • Frame(s): WHPO-E1587-15A, President Nixon at a private dinner with his staff. 10/8/1973, Key Biscayne, Florida unknown. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, staff members.

Roll WHPO-E1589 Photographer: Kightlinger, Jack | Color or B&W: Color

  • Frame(s): WHPO-E1589-04-05, Pat Nixon with Mr. and Mrs. James Welles. 10/8/1973, Washington, D.C. White House.
  • Frame(s): WHPO-E1589-06-24, Presentation of a White House garden book. 10/8/1973, Washington, D.C. White House.

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-731003
    President Nixon remarks About United States Diplomatic Actions Following the Outbreak of Fighting in the Middle East. (10/8/1973)

    Runtime: 3:15

    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-321
    Press briefing by Ronald Ziegler. (10/8/1973, White House Press Lobby)

    Runtime: 26:00:00

    Keywords: Press conferences, news conferences, interviews, media, press secretary

    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-6573
    Pacem in Terris III. Pacem in Terris III, Tape 1
    ALL NETWORKS
    Runtime: 01:35:16
  • WHCA-6574
    Pacem in Terris III, Tape II with Henry Kissinger, Senator William Fulbright (D-AR). Secretary of State Henry A. Kissinger, U.S. Senator William Fulbright (D-AR)
    ALL NETWORKS
    Runtime: 1:30
  • WHCA-6582
    "ABC Evening News" AND ABC Special.
    NBC
    Runtime: 00:59:44
  • WHCA-6592
    Weekly News Summary, Tape I.
    ALL NETWORKS
    Runtime: 1:30

    1. Smith/Landay: President Nixon talks about Middle East war. Time Code Start: 00:00. Keywords: Presidents, speeches, statements, interviews, Yom Kippur War, Ramadan War, October War, 1973 Arab–Israeli War, Egypt, Syria, Israel, Middle East, Mideast. Network: ABC.

    2. Reasoner/MacVane: United Nations (U.N.) reaction to war. Time Code Start: 02:14. Keywords: organization of nations, intergovernmental alliance, Yom Kippur War, Ramadan War, October War, 1973 Arab–Israeli War, Egypt, Syria, Israel, Middle East, Mideast. Network: ABC.

    3. Smith/Chapman: Oil cutoff. Time Code Start: 04:18. Keywords: energy, petroleum, drilling, oil supply, oil supplies, imports, shortages, sales, costs, increases, Yom Kippur War, Ramadan War, October War, 1973 Arab–Israeli War, Egypt, Syria, Israel, Middle East, Mideast. Network: ABC.

    4. Smith: Commentary on the Middle East war. Time Code Start: 06:53. Keywords: Yom Kippur War, Ramadan War, October War, 1973 Arab–Israeli War, Egypt, Syria, Israel, Middle East, Mideast. Network: ABC.

    5. Chancellor/Burrington: Third day of Middle East war. Time Code Start: 08:33. Keywords: Yom Kippur War, Ramadan War, October War, 1973 Arab–Israeli War, Egypt, Syria, Israel, Middle East, Mideast. Network: NBC.

    6. Chancellor/Palmer/Montgomery: Egyptian cause. Time Code Start: 13:27. Keywords: Yom Kippur War, Ramadan War, October War, 1973 Arab–Israeli War, Egypt, Syria, Israel, Middle East, Mideast. Network: NBC.

    7. Chancellor/Cochran: Pentagon reaction to Middle East. Time Code Start: 16:09. Keywords: Yom Kippur War, Ramadan War, October War, 1973 Arab–Israeli War, Egypt, Syria, Israel, Middle East, Mideast, diplomacy, United States Department of Defense headquarters, Armed Forces, Israel, Syria. Network: NBC.

    8. Chancellor/Brokaw: Talks with Russia on Middle East with film of President Nixon and Secretary of State Kissinger. Time Code Start: 18:48. Keywords: Yom Kippur War, Ramadan War, October War, 1973 Arab–Israeli War, Egypt, Syria, Israel, Middle East, Mideast, Russia, Soviet Union, USSR, Cold War, Middle East, Mideast, war, cabinet, advisors, Israel, Syria. Network: NBC.

    9. Valeriani: Israel's motives. Time Code Start: 20:52. Keywords: Yom Kippur War, Ramadan War, October War, 1973 Arab–Israeli War, Egypt, Syria, Israel, Middle East, Mideast. Network: NBC.

    10. Chancellor/Simpson: Met Cinncinatti rumble (probably National League Baseball Championships New York Mets VS Cincinnatti Reds). Time Code Start: 22:20. Keywords: sports, baseball, games, league championships, contests, Yogi Berra, Johnny Bench, Pete Rose, Ken Griffey, Sr.. Network: NBC.

    11. Chancellor: Future U.S. Israel problems with oil. Time Code Start: 24:12. Keywords: Yom Kippur War, Ramadan War, October War, 1973 Arab–Israeli War, Egypt, Syria, Israel, Middle East, Mideast, energy, petroleum, drilling, oil supply, oil supplies, imports. Network: NBC.

    12. Cronkite/Quint: Israeli Armed Forces in Sinai desert. Time Code Start: 25:28. Keywords: Yom Kippur War, Ramadan War, October War, 1973 Arab–Israeli War, Egypt, Syria, Israel, Middle East, Mideast. Network: CBS.

    13. Cronkite/Rather: Talks with Russia on Middle East with film of President Nixon and Secretary of State Kissinger. Time Code Start: 29:05. Keywords: Yom Kippur War, Ramadan War, October War, 1973 Arab–Israeli War, Egypt, Syria, Israel, Middle East, Mideast, Russia, Soviet Union, USSR, Cold War, Middle East, Mideast, war, cabinet, advisors, Israel, Syria. Network: CBS.

    14. Cronkite/Graham: Justice Department will testify for Vice President Agnew. Time Code Start: 31:15. Keywords: Vice Presidents, resignations, terminations, taxes, investments, investigations, hearings, testimony. Network: CBS.

    15. Severaid: Commentary on Middle East war. Time Code Start: 32:49. Keywords: Yom Kippur War, Ramadan War, October War, 1973 Arab–Israeli War, Egypt, Syria, Israel, Middle East, Mideast. Network: CBS.

Context (External Sources)

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