Introduction
This almanac page for Saturday, September 16, 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.
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Schedule and Public Documents
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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.
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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.
Digitized versions can be found at HathiTrust.
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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
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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 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
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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.
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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. XX, Southeast Asia, 1969-1972
Thailand
175. Memorandum From Secretary of Defense Laird to President Nixon, Washington, September 16, 1972
Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 565, Country Files, Far East, Thailand, Vol. IX. Secret; Sensitive.
Vol. XXIX, Eastern Mediterranean, 1969-1972
Cyprus
417. Telegram From the Embassy in Cyprus to the Department of State, Nicosia, September 16, 1972, 1040Z
Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Files 1970–73, POL 27 CYP. Secret; Priority;Limdis. Repeated to Ankara, Athens, London, USNATO, USDOCOSOUTH, EUCOM, and USUN.
Vol. E-7, Documents on South Asia, 1969-1972
Afghanistan, 1969-1972
367. Telegram 5368 From the Embassy in Afghanistan to the Department of State, Kabul, September 16, 1972
Ambassador Neumann discussed with King Zahir the measures being taken by the Afghan Government to deal with the food crisis.
Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Files 1970–73, SOC 10 AFG. Confidential. Repeated to Ankara, Islamabad, Moscow, New Delhi, and Tehran.
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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
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Visit the White House Tapes finding aid to learn about the taping system's operation and archival processing.
Camp David Hard Wire
- 211-1; Unknown between 2:31 p.m. & 6:36 p.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Nixon, Thelma C. ("Pat") (Ryan)
- 211-2; Unknown between 2:31 p.m. & 6:36 p.m.; Nixon, Thelma C. ("Pat") (Ryan); Eisenhower, Julie Nixon
- 211-3; Unknown between 2:31 p.m. & 6:36 p.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Sanchez, Manolo
- 211-4; Unknown between 2:31 p.m. & 6:36 p.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President)
- 211-5; Unknown between 2:31 p.m. & 6:36 p.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Sanchez, Manolo
- 211-6; Unknown between 2:31 p.m. & 6:36 p.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Camp David Operator
- 211-7; 6:36 p.m. - 6:37 p.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Sanchez, Manolo
- 211-8; Unknown between 6:37 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Eisenhower, Julie Nixon
- 211-9; Unknown between 6:37 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Eisenhower, Julie Nixon
- 211-10; Unknown between 6:37 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.; Nixon, Thelma C. ("Pat") (Ryan); Eisenhower, Julie Nixon
- 211-11; Unknown between 7:00 p.m., 9/16 & 10:25 a.m., 7/22; Eisenhower, Julie Nixon; Nixon, Thelma C. ("Pat") (Ryan)
Camp David Study Table
- 143-1; Unknown between 6:30 p.m. & 6:36 p.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Camp David Operator
- 143-2; 6:36 p.m. - 6:37 p.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Sanchez, Manolo
Old Executive Office Building
- 359-16; Unknown between 1:15 p.m. & 1:32 p.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Kissinger, Henry A.; Bull, Stephen B.
- 359-17; Unknown between 1:15 p.m. & 1:32 p.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); White House operator
- 359-18; Unknown between 1:15 p.m. & 1:32 p.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Colson, Charles W.; Eisenhower, Julie Nixon
Oval Office
- 780-2; Unknown between 9:13 a.m. & 9:24 a.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Bull, Stephen B.
- 780-3; Unknown between 9:13 a.m. & 9:24 a.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Bull, Stephen B.
- 780-4; Unknown between 9:13 a.m. & 9:24 a.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); White House operator
- 780-5; Unknown between 9:13 a.m. & 9:24 a.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Haldeman, H. R. ("Bob")
- 780-6; 9:24 a.m. - 9:26 a.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Haldeman, H. R. ("Bob"); Ziegler, Ronald L.
- 780-7; 9:26 a.m. - 10:20 a.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Haldeman, H. R. ("Bob"); Colson, Charles W.; Bull, Stephen B.; Kissinger, Henry A.; [Unknown person(s)]; Butterfield, Alexander P.; Ziegler, Ronald L.
- 780-8; Unknown between 10:20 a.m. & 10:41 a.m.; Ziegler, Ronald L.; [Unknown person(s)]
- 780-9; Unknown between 10:20 a.m. & 10:41 a.m.; Butterfield, Alexander P.; [Unknown person(s)]
- 780-10; Unknown between 10:20 a.m. & 10:41 a.m.; United States Secret Service agents
- 780-11; Unknown between 10:41 a.m. & 10:44 a.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Bull, Stephen B.
- 780-12; Unknown between 10:41 a.m. & 10:44 a.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); White House operator
- 780-13; 10:44 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Rigley, Harold T.
- 780-14; Unknown between 10:45 a.m. & 10:55 a.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Butterfield, Alexander P.
- 780-15; 10:55 a.m. - 12:50 p.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Haldeman, H. R. ("Bob"); Bull, Stephen B.; Sanchez, Manolo; Cox, Tricia Nixon; Kissinger, Henry A.; Ziegler, Ronald L.
- 780-16; Unknown between 12:50 p.m. & 12:58 p.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Sanchez, Manolo
- 780-17; Unknown between 12:50 p.m. & 12:58 p.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Bull, Stephen B.; Sanchez, Manolo
- 780-18; Unknown between 12:50 p.m. & 12:58 p.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Bull, Stephen B.
- 780-19; Unknown between 12:58 p.m. & 12:59 p.m.; United States Secret Service agents; [Unknown person(s)]
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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-D0390 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W
- Frame(s): WHPO-D0390-04, Photo of books and nameplate at an office desk space against a wall. 9/16/1972, Washington, D.C. unidentified room, White House. Henry Kissinger, Ron Ziegler, press corps members.
- Frame(s): WHPO-D0390-05-12, Henry Kissinger conducting a press briefing with Ron Ziegler standing nearby. 9/16/1972, Washington, D.C. White House. Henry Kissinger, Ron Ziegler, press corps members.
- Frame(s): WHPO-D0390-09, Henry Kissinger conducting a press briefing with Ron Ziegler standing nearby. 9/16/1972, Washington, D.C. White House.
Roll WHPO-D0391 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W
- Frame(s): WHPO-D0391-02A-27A, President Nixon and Henry Kissinger seated outside during a meeting on the White House rose garden porch area. 9/16/1972, Washington, D.C. Rose Garden Patio, White House. President Nixon, Henry Kissinger.
- Frame(s): WHPO-D0391-19A, President Nixon and Henry Kissinger seated outside during a meeting on the White House Rose Garden Patio. 9/16/1972, Washington, D.C. Rose Garden Patio, White House. President Nixon, Henry Kissinger.
- Frame(s): WHPO-D0391-23A, President Nixon and Henry Kissinger seated outside during a meeting on the White House Rose Garden Patio. 9/16/1972, Washington, D.C. Rose Garden Patio, White House. President Nixon, Henry Kissinger.
Roll WHPO-D0392 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W
- Frame(s): WHPO-D0392-02A-10A, President Nixon and Henry Kissinger seated outside during a meeting on the White House Rose Garden Patio. 9/16/1972, Washington, D.C. Rose Garden Patio, White House. President Nixon, Henry Kissinger.
- Frame(s): WHPO-D0392-02A-10A, President Nixon and Henry Kissinger seated outside during a meeting on the White House Rose Garden Patio. 9/16/1972, Washington, D.C. Rose Garden Patio, White House. President Nixon, Henry Kissinger.
- Frame(s): WHPO-D0392-10A, President Nixon and Henry Kissinger seated outside during a meeting on the White House Rose Garden Patio. 9/16/1972, Washington, D.C. Rose Garden Patio, White House. President Nixon, Henry Kissinger.
- Frame(s): WHPO-D0392-10A, President Nixon and Henry Kissinger seated outside during a meeting on the White House Rose Garden Patio. 9/16/1972, Washington, D.C. Rose Garden Patio, White House. President Nixon, Henry Kissinger.
Roll WHPO-D0400 Photographer: Kightlinger, Jack | Color or B&W: Color
- Frame(s): WHPO-D0400-05-35, Pat Nixon outside and inside a campaign headquarters, with Gov. Rockefeller, Sen. Jacob Javits, and Sen. Buckley at her side. 9/16/1972, Flushing, New York street, campaign headquarters. Pat Nixon, Nelson Rockefeller, Jacob Javits, James Buckley, campaign workers.
- Frame(s): WHPO-D0400-12, Pat Nixon standing outside the Main Street Nixon Presidential campaign headquarters with Governor Nelson Rockefeller, Senator Jacob Javits and Sen. Buckley. A guitar player performs nearby. 9/16/1972, Flushing, New York street, campaign headquarters. Pat Nixon, Nelson Rockefeller, Jacob Javits, James Buckley, campaign workers.
- Frame(s): WHPO-D0400-35, Pat Nixon speaking on the phone at the Nixon Presidential campaign headquarters while sitting near Governor Nelson Rockefeller and Senator Jacob Javits, who are also making campaign calls. 9/16/1972, Flushing, New York street, campaign headquarters. Pat Nixon, Nelson Rockefeller, Jacob Javits, campaign workers.
Roll WHPO-D0401 Photographer: Kightlinger, Jack | Color or B&W: Color
- Frame(s): WHPO-D0401-, Pat Nixon's visits with staff at a Nixon Presidential campaign headquarters along with Governor Nelson Rockefeller, Senator Jacob Javits and Sen. Buckley. Pat Nixon and officials speaking on the phone making campaign calls. 9/16/1972, Flushing, New York campaign headquarters. Pat Nixon, Nelson Rockefeller, Jacob Javits, campaign workers.
Roll WHPO-D0402 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: B&W
- Frame(s): WHPO-D0402-, Julie Eisenhower on a Presidential campaign stop, speaking to a crowd and going door to door. 9/16/1972, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania unidentified neighborhood street. Julie Eisenhower, crowd, unidentified persons.
- Frame(s): WHPO-D0402-02, Julie Eisenhower speaking from a stage set outdoors near neighborhood businesses during a Presidential campaign stop. Signs carried in the crowd are: "PENNA. SPORTSMEN FOR NIXON" and a "Nixon Now." sign with portrait. 9/16/1972, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania unidentified neighborhood street. Julie Eisenhower, crowd, unidentified persons.
Roll WHPO-D0403 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: B&W
- Frame(s): WHPO-D0403-, Julie Eisenhower on a Presidential campaign stop, speaking to a crowd and going door to door. 9/16/1972, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania unidentified neighborhood street. Julie Eisenhower, unidentified persons.
Roll WHPO-D0404 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: B&W
- Frame(s): WHPO-D0404-, Julie Eisenhower on a Presidential campaign stop, speaking to a crowd and going door to door. 9/16/1972, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania unidentified neighborhood street. Julie Eisenhower, unidentified persons, crowd.
Roll WHPO-D0405 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: Color
- Frame(s): WHPO-D0405-, Julie Eisenhower campaigning, speaking to a crowd and going door to door. 9/16/1972, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania street. Julie Eisenhower, unidentified persons, crowd.
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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.
H - White House Staff Member Recordings
- WHCA-SR-H-654
Press briefing by Henry Kissinger and Ronald Ziegler. (9/16/1972, Press Lobby, White House)
Runtime: 0:55:08
Keywords: Press conferences, news conferences, interviews, media, press secretary
Production credits: Audio feed supplied by WHCA; Recorded by JAD (initials of WHCA engineer)
Original Format: 1/4-inch reel-to-reel audiotape. Original source type: Original. Technical notes: 41 minutes and 35 seconds of silence at end of recording removed from access copies.
L - White House Press Office Briefings
- WHCA-SR-L-023
Press briefing by Ronald Ziegler. (9/16/1972, White House Press Lobby)
Runtime: 0:08:03
Keywords: Press conferences, news conferences, interviews, media, press secretary, briefings, public statements to the press, cabinet, advisors
Production credits: Audio feed supplied by WHCA; Recorded by JAD (initials of WHCA engineer)
Original Format: 1/4-inch reel-to-reel audiotape. Original source type: Original. Technical notes: 1 hour, 28 minutes and 39 seconds of silence at end of recording removed from access copies.
- WHCA-SR-H-654
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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-5775
"Agronsky & Company".
NPACT
Runtime: 00:30:01 - WHCA-5782
Weekly News Summary, Tape I.
ALL NETWORKS
Runtime: 01:32:52
16. Utley: Watergate indictment and (McGovern) statement. Time Code Start: 47:49. Keywords: Watergate, Senate committee hearings, investigations, testimony, testify, cover-ups, break-in, burglary, theft, plumbers, scandals. Network: NBC.
17. Utley/Valeriani: (President Nixon and Kissinger) outside Oval Office talking about negotiations. Time Code Start: 49:29. Keywords: Presidents, cabinet, advisors, meetings. Network: NBC.
18. Utley/Bell: President Nixon campaigning with Mrs. Judy Agnew and First Lady Pat Nixon. Time Code Start: 51:30. Keywords: Vice Presidents, families, wife, travel, Mrs. Agnew trips, First Lady trips, domestic, Presidential elections, campaigns, candidates. Network: NBC.
19. Utley: Announcement on President Nixon's net worth - $765,118; Vice President Agnew - $198,258; McGovern - $271,600. Time Code Start: 53:20. Keywords: Presidents, Vice Presidents, Internal Revenue Service, taxes, audits, investigations. Network: NBC.
20. Pierpoint: (Kissinger) confers with (President Nixon) about trips. Time Code Start: 53:53. Keywords: Presidents, cabinet, advisors, travel, trips. Network: CBS.
21. Mudd: McGovern comments on results of Grand Jury indictments for Watergate caper. Time Code Start: 59:24. Keywords: Watergate, Senate committee hearings, investigations, testimony, testify, cover-ups, break-in, burglary, theft, plumbers, scandals. Network: CBS.
22. Mudd/Schakne/Shepard/Sarafin/Shaw: First Lady Pat Nixon on the road campaigning; Julie Nixon Eisenhower in Pennsylvania, Mrs. Judy Agnew. Time Code Start: 60:45. Keywords: Presidents, families, wife, travel, Mrs. Agnew trips, First Lady trips, Julie Nixon Eisenhower trips, domestic, Presidential elections, campaigns. Network: CBS.
- WHCA-5775
Context (External Sources)
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The Vanderbilt Television News Archive is the world's most extensive and complete archive of television news. They have been recording, preserving and providing access to television news broadcasts of the national networks since August 5, 1968.
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