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September 17, 1973

Introduction

This almanac page for Monday, September 17, 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

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Each Public Papers of the Presidents volume contains the papers and speeches of the President of the United States that were issued by the White House Office of the Press Secretary during the time period specified by the volume. The material is presented in chronological order, and the dates shown in the headings are the dates of the documents or events. In instances when the release date differs from the date of the document itself, that fact is shown in the text note.

    To ensure accuracy, remarks have been checked against audio recordings (when available) and signed documents have been checked against the original, unless otherwise noted. Editors have provided text notes and cross references for purposes of identification or clarity.

  • 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.

  • The Congressional Record is the official daily record of the debates and proceedings of the U.S. Congress.

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. XXXVI, Energy Crisis, 1969-1974

    March 8-October 5, 1973

    Vol. E-6, Documents on Africa, 1973-1976

    Horn of Africa

    • 95. Telegram 10832 From the Embassy in Ethiopia to the Department of State, Addis Ababa, September 17, 1973, 1213Z

      Chargé d’Affaires Wyman reported on the reaction of Haile Selassie to the news conveyed by Wyman as instructed in telegram 181336 (Document 94).

      Source: National Archives, RG 84, Addis Ababa Embassy Files: Lot 77 F 121, Kagnew. Secret; Immediate; Limdis. Repeated Immediate to London and Asmara and to CINCEUR, NAVCOMMSTA, CINCUSNAVEUR, CINCPAC Honolulu, and CINCPACFLT. Drafted and approved by Wyman.

    Vol. E-8, Documents on South Asia, 1973-1976

    Afghanistan

    • 8. Telegram 6755 From the Embassy in Afghanistan to the Department of State, Kabul, September 17, 1973, 1315Z

      The Embassy downplayed a Soviet role in the coup or Soviet influence over Daoud’s Government and concluded he would likely be able to outmaneuver Marxist political forces, and thus would avoid a heavy reliance on the U.S.S.R.

      Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 591, Country Files, Middle East, Afghanistan, Volume I. Secret; Priority; Exdis. It was drafted by Lewis and repeated to Islamabad, London, Moscow, New Delhi, and Tehran. In intelligence note RNAN–46, INR argued that Daoud might revive the Pushtunistan issue as a rallying point against opposition Marxist factions such as the “Parcham” party. (National Archives, RG 59, Central Files 1970–73, POL 15–1 Afghanistan)

    Vol. E-9, Documents on North Africa, 1973-1976

    Libya, 1973-1976

    Vol. E-14, Part 1, Documents on the United Nations, 1973-1976

    Issues of Representation in International Organizations

    • 57. Bureau of Intelligence and Research Intelligence Note RSGN–17, Washington, September 17, 1973., Washington, September 17, 1973

      Bureau of Intelligence and Research analysts assessed whether the Phnom Penh regime could retain its seat representing Cambodia at the 28th United Nations General Assembly.

      Source: Department of State, INR/EAP/SEA Files: Lot 00D239, RSGN–17 (IN). Secret; No Foreign Dissemination; Controlled Dissemination; No Dissemination Abroad; Background Use Only. Drafted by Donovan, approved by Meyers, and released by Frank Perez (Director, Office of Strategic and General Research).

  • 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-E1472 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-E1472-, President Nixon meeting with Secretary of State-designate Henry Kissinger, Secretary of Defense James Schlesinger and Senatorial Department of Defense leaders to discuss the Military Procurement Authorization Bill. 9/17/1973, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, Senators: .John C. Stennis, Strom Thurmond, Henry Jackson and John Tower. Henry Kissinger, James R. Schlesinger, William E. Timmons, Assistant. Bryce N. Harlow, Counsellor. Tom C. Korologos, Deputy Assistant.

    Roll WHPO-E1473 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-E1473-, President Nxion receiving the Environmental Quality Report. 9/17/1973, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, Russell E. Train, former Chairman of the CEQ and Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency. John A. Busterud, Acting Chairman of the CEQ. Beatrice Willard, member of the CEQ. Richard M. Fairbanks, Associate Director of the Domestic Council. John C. Sawhill, Associate Director of the OMB for Natural Resources, Energy and Science.

    Roll WHPO-E1474 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-E1474-, President Nxion receiving the Environmental Quality Report. 9/17/1973, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, Russell E. Train, former Chairman of the CEQ and Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency. John A. Busterud, Acting Chairman of the CEQ. Beatrice Willard, member of the CEQ. Richard M. Fairbanks, Associate Director of the Domestic Council. John C. Sawhill, Associate Director of the OMB for Natural Resources, Energy and Science.

    Roll WHPO-E1475 Photographer: Schumacher, Karl | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-E1475-, Portrait bust of of former British Prime Minister Winston Churchill. 9/17/1973, Washington, D.C. White House.

    Roll WHPO-E1485 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-E1485-01-13, President Nixon with Secretary Shultz. 9/17/1973, Washington DC White House.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-E1485-16-20, President Nixon with Secretary Weinberger. 9/17/1973, Washington DC 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.

    K - Informal Presidential Remarks

    • WHCA-SR-K-091
      Photo opportunity with Sec. George Shultz-Oval Office. (9/17/1973)

      Runtime: 0:20

      Original Format: 1/4-inch reel-to-reel audiotape. Original source type: Original.

    P - Formal Presidential Remarks

    • WHCA-SR-P-730911
      Photo opportunity with Council on Environmental Quality. (9/17/1973)

      Runtime: 1:05

      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-295
      Press briefing by Gerald Warren. (9/17/1973, White House Press Lobby)

      Runtime: 27:00:00

      Keywords: Press conferences, news conferences, interviews, media

      Production credits: Audio feed supplied by WHCA; Recorded by GET (initials of WHCA engineer)

      Original Format: 1/4-inch reel-to-reel audiotape. Original source type: Original.
    • WHCA-SR-S-296
      Briefing on environmental quality. (9/17/1973, White House Press Lobby)

      Runtime: 0:31:03

      Keywords: Briefings, public briefings, statements to the press (see also Press conferences, news conferences, interviews, media)

      Production credits: Audio feed supplied by WHCA; Recorded by GET (initials of WHCA engineer)

      Original Format: 1/4-inch reel-to-reel audiotape. Original source type: Original.

Context (External Sources)