September 13, 1972

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The President's day began at Camp David, Maryland

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• Message to the Congress Transmitting Annual Reports on Highway, Traffic, and Motor Vehicle Safety Programs.
• Memorandum About Age Discrimination in Federal Employment.
• Message to the Congress Transmitting the Cost of Living Council's Quarterly Report on the Economic Stabilization Program.
• Proclamation 4152—General Pulaski's Memorial Day, 1972
• Proclamation 4153—National Shut-In Day, 1972

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• Federal Register of Wednesday, September 13, 1972

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• Senate: September 13, 1972
• House of Representatives: September 13, 1972
• Extensions of Remarks: September 13, 1972

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.

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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.

• President's Daily Brief of 13 September 1972

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Vol. II, Organization and Management of U.S. Foreign Policy, 1969-1972

The Nixon Administration and War Powers Legislation

• 394. Letter From Secretary of State Rogers to the Chairman of House Committee on Foreign Affairs (Morgan), Washington, September 13, 1972

  Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Files 1970–73, DEF 1 US. No classification marking. Drafted by Isabelle Mellenberg (L) and concurred in by Abshire and Stevenson.

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

Kissingers's Trip to Moscow, September 1972

• 44. Memorandum of Conversation, Moscow, September 13, 1972, 11:10 a.m.-3:50 p.m.

  Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Kissinger Office Files, Box 74, Country Files—Europe—USSR, HAK Trip to Moscow, Sept. 1972, Memcons (Originals). Top Secret; Sensitive; Exclusively Eyes Only. The meeting took place in the Kremlin. All brackets except those indicating corrections are in the original.

• 45. Intelligence Memorandum, Washington, September 13, 1972

  Source: Central Intelligence Agency, Job 03-02194R, Box 1, Folder 37. Secret; Codeword; No Foreign Dissem. This memorandum was prepared by the Office of Current Intelligence and was coordinated with the Office Economic Research. The Office of National Estimates agrees in general with its findings.

Vol. XXI, Chile, 1969-1973

Cool and Correct: The U.S. Response to the Allende Administration, November 5, 1970-December 31, 1972

• 306. Memorandum From the Chief of the Western Hemisphere Division, Directorate for Plans, Central Intelligence Agency (Shackley) to Director of Central Intelligence Helms, Washington, September 13, 1972

  Source: Central Intelligence Agency, Executive Registry, Job 80B01086A, Box 12, Subject File, Chile. Secret. Sent through the Acting Deputy Director for Plans. A copy was sent to the DDCI.

Vol. XL, Germany and Berlin, 1969-1972

Germany and Berlin, 1969-1972

• 373. Memorandum of Conversation, Moscow, September 13, 1972, 11:10 a.m.-3:50 p.m.

  Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Kissinger Office Files, Country Files, Box 74, Europe, USSR, HAK Trip to Moscow Sept. 1972, Memcons (Originals). Top Secret; Sensitive; Exclusively Eyes Only. The meeting was held in the Kremlin. Kissinger visited Moscow from September 10 to 13 for “a general review of all aspects of US-Soviet relations.” (Kissinger, White House Years, p. 1271)

Vol. E-13, Documents on China, 1969-1972

• 156. Note From the Government of the Soviet Union to the Government of the United States, Moscow, September 13, 1972, Moscow, September 13, 1972

  The note outlined the Soviet decision to introduce a declaration entitled “On the non-use of force in international relations and on the prohibition for all time of the use of nuclear weapons,” at the 27th session of the UN General Assembly.
  
  Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 850, President’s File-China Trip, China Exchanges, June 25, 1972-Oct 17, 1972. No classification marking. A handwritten note indicates that representatives of the Soviet Government delivered the note to U.S. officials on September 13, 1972. Kissinger referenced this message during his September 19 meeting with Huang Hua; see Document 253, Foreign Relations, 1969-1976, volume XVII.

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.

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Camp David Hard Wire

• 210-11; 11:26 a.m. - 11:26 a.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Camp David Operator
• 210-12; 11:27 a.m. - 11:41 a.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Colson, Charles W.
• 210-13; 11:40 a.m. - 1:12 p.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Haldeman, H. R. ("Bob"); Camp David Operator; Higby, Lawrence M.

Camp David Study Table

• 142-8; 11:26 a.m. - 11:26 a.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Camp David Operator
• 142-9; 11:27 a.m. - 11:41 a.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Colson, Charles W.

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-D0360 Photographer: Grove, Andrew | Color or B&W: B&W

• Frame(s): WHPO-D0360-04-06, Math contest winners with Dr. David speaking from a podium. 9/13/1972, Washington, D.C. unknown rooms; White House, grounds. Dr. David, math contest winners, Nidecker, John Andrews, unidentified men, Power Squadron members.
• Frame(s): WHPO-D0360-09-14, Deputy Special Assistant John E. Nidecker receiving Michigan melons. 9/13/1972, Washington, D.C. unknown rooms; White House, grounds. Dr. David, math contest winners, Nidecker, John Andrews, unidentified men, Power Squadron members.
• Frame(s): WHPO-D0360-15-17, John Andrews standing with a group of men. 9/13/1972, Washington, D.C. unknown rooms; White House, grounds. Dr. David, math contest winners, Nidecker, John Andrews, unidentified men, Power Squadron members.
• Frame(s): WHPO-D0360-20-34, Deputy Special Assistant John E. Nidecker receiving a presentation from the Power Squadron. 9/13/1972, Washington, D.C. unknown rooms; White House, grounds. Dr. David, math contest winners, Nidecker, John Andrews, unidentified men, Power Squadron members.

Roll WHPO-D0361 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

• Frame(s): WHPO-D0361-18-34, Closeup portraits of of Marge Klein. 9/13/1972, Washington, D.C. grounds, White House. Marge Klein.

Roll WHPO-D0362 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: Color

• Frame(s): WHPO-D0362-, Head and shoulders photos of Marge Klein. 9/13/1972, Washington, D.C. grounds, White House. Marge Klein.

Roll WHPO-D0363 Photographer: Schumacher, Karl | Color or B&W: B&W

• Frame(s): WHPO-D0363-, Various shots of Mr. Erb. 9/13/1972, Washington, D.C. unknown. Mr. Erb.

Roll WHPO-D0366 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: Color

• Frame(s): WHPO-D0366-, Pat Nixon in a receiving line to greet U.S. Marshals and their wives and staff members. 9/13/1972, Washington, D.C. White House, State Dining Room. Pat Nixon, U.S. Marshals and their wives.

Roll WHPO-D0367 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: Color

• Frame(s): WHPO-D0367-, Jean Ehrlichman portraits. 9/13/1972, Washington, D.C. grounds, White House. Jean Ehrlichman.

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-020
  Press briefing by Ronald Ziegler. (9/13/1972, White House Press Lobby)
  
  Runtime: 19:58
  
  Keywords: Press conferences, news conferences, interviews, media, press secretary
  
  Original Format: 1/4-inch reel-to-reel audiotape. Original source type: Original.
• WHCA-SR-L-021
  Press briefing by Gerald Warren. (9/13/1972, White House Press Lobby)
  
  Runtime: 8:00
  
  Keywords: Press conferences, news conferences, interviews, media
  
  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-5766
  "Panorama". Democrats for Nixon
  Undetermined
  Runtime: 01:32:57
• WHCA-5767
  "A Public Affair: Election '72".
  Post-Newsweek Stations, Inc.
  Runtime: 0:30
• WHCA-5768
  Nixon and Tanaka in Hawaii, first thirty minutes Tanaka arrival at Hickam. FTN: George Meany, president of the AFL-CIO; "MTP": Richard Gerstenberg; "I&A": Leonard Woodcock, president of the United Auto Workers.
  CBS, NBC, ABC
  Runtime: 1:00:24
• WHCA-5769
  Nixon at Kuilima; Change of Command at Hickam; Nixon Departure.
  CBS
  Runtime: 01:06:00
• WHCA-5772
  Weekly News Summary, Tape II.
  ALL NETWORKS
  Runtime: 1:30
  
  16. Smith/Schoumacher: Democrats send their Watergate bugging lawsuit with Stans and Patman. Time Code Start: 37:27. Keywords: bugging, bugs, wiretapping, wire taps, surveillance, spying, recordings, Watergate, Senate committee hearings, investigations, testimony, testify, cover-ups, break-in, burglary, theft, plumbers, scandals. Network: ABC.
  
  17. Reasoner/Bennett: Vietnam; Thai bases (Thailand). Time Code Start: 40:42. Keywords: Vietnam War, Thailand, Armed Forces, military, air bases, airfields, airports. Network: ABC.
  
  18. Smith/Peterson: Hearings on whether or not General Abrams is to be next US Army Chief of Staff (COS). Time Code Start: 43:27. Keywords: Armed Forces, military, leaders, officials, nominees, nominations, investigations. Network: ABC.
  
  19. Reasoner/Reynolds: (McGovern) campaigning in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania. Time Code Start: 45:20. Keywords: Presidential elections, campaigns, campaigning, candidates. Network: ABC.
  
  20. Smith/Clark: Revenue sharing with Senator Percy. Time Code Start: 47:48. Keywords: bills, laws, State and Local Fiscal Assistance Act of 1972, financial aid. Network: ABC.
  
  21. Smith: Commentary on revenue sharing. Time Code Start: 53:20. Keywords: bills, laws, State and Local Fiscal Assistance Act of 1972, financial aid. Network: ABC.
  
  22. Chancellor: Watergate affair (Stans, Patman). Time Code Start: 55:08. Keywords: Watergate, Senate committee hearings, investigations, testimony, testify, cover-ups, break-in, burglary, theft, plumbers, scandals. Network: NBC.
  
  23. Brinkley: Commentary on the Watergate affair. Time Code Start: 58:30. Keywords: Watergate, Senate committee hearings, investigations, testimony, testify, cover-ups, break-in, burglary, theft, plumbers, scandals. Network: NBC.
  
  24. Chancellor/Goralski: General Lavelle affair (Morrer, Dominick). Time Code Start: 60:39. Keywords: Vietnam War, Air Force, military officials, bombings, Sentate, hearings, investigations, retirement, hearings, investigations. Network: NBC.
  
  25. Chancellor/Lord: Vietnam Route 1. Time Code Start: 63:10. Keywords: Vietnam War, roads. Network: NBC.
  
  26. Chancellor/Utley: McGovern and Senator Ted Kennedy in Pennsylvania, voters in Ohio. Time Code Start: 66:48. Keywords: Vote, voters, voting, Presidential elections, campaigns, campaigning, candidates, voting. Network: NBC.
  
  27. Mudd/Pierpoint: Trade with Russia and People's Republic of China. Time Code Start: 71:00. Keywords: Soviet Union, USSR, People's Republic of China, business, exchanges, agreements, contracts, profits, finance, sales, buying, selling. Network: CBS.
  
  28. Mudd: Vietnamese release interview with POWs. Time Code Start: 72:55. Keywords: Vietnam War, Vietnam Prisoner of War, releases. Network: CBS.
  
  29. Mudd/Serafin: Watergate affair with Stans. Time Code Start: 76:28. Keywords: Watergate, Senate committee hearings, investigations, testimony, testify, cover-ups, break-in, burglary, theft, plumbers, scandals. Network: CBS.
  
  30. Mudd/Rather: President Nixon campaigns with (Romney, Secretary of Transportation Volpe, Knauer, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Ruckelshaus, Counselor to the President Robert Finch, Hodgson, Secretary of Agriculture Butz, Mankiewicz). Time Code Start: 79:40. Keywords: Presidents, speeches, Presidential elections, campaigns, campaigning, candidates, cabinet, advisors. Network: CBS.
  
  31. Sevareid: Commentary on human values. Time Code Start: 85:40. Keywords: civil rights, public opinions, lifestyles. Network: CBS.

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