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September 25, 1973

Introduction

This almanac page for Tuesday, September 25, 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

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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.

  • 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. XXVII, Iran; Iraq, 1973-1976

    Iran, September 1973-November 1974

    Vol. E-11, Part 1, Documents on Mexico; Central America; and the Caribbean, 1973-1976

    Nicaragua

    • 240. Memorandum of Conversation, Masaya, Nicaragua, September 25, 1973

      Summary: In a conversation with Embassy officers regarding Nicaraguan politics and a recent clash between the National Guard and members of the Sandinista National Liberation Front, Conservative Party leader Fernando Agüero noted that the country’s youth increasingly saw violence as the only way to bring about change. Agüero added that the FSLN therefore had a large following.

      Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Files, 1970–1973, POL 12 NIC. Confidential. Drafted by Godard on September 28 and cleared by Cheek. Beneath the “Ambassador’s Comment” section of the memorandum, a notation in an unidentified hand reads: “What else would be worthy of Ambassador’s comment?” The meeting was held in Agüero’s home. In telegram 3788 from Managua, September 18, the Embassy reported that recent clashes between Nicaraguan National Guardsmen and unidentified assailants might indicate renewed activity by the Sandinista National Liberation Front (FSLN). (Ibid., Central Foreign Policy File, [no film number]) In telegram 3810 from Managua, September 19, the Embassy reported on a National Guard communiqué announcing that four FSLN members had been killed in the engagements in Nandaime. (Ibid., [no film number])

    Vol. E-15, Part 2, Documents on Western Europe, 1973-1976, Second, Revised Edition

    Western Europe Regional, 1973-1976

    • 34. Memorandum of Conversation, New York, September 25, 1973, 10:25-11:30 a.m.

      Summary: Andersen, Kissinger, and other Danish and American officials discussed the outcome of the September 10 EC Foreign Ministers meeting and the Year of Europe.

      Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 1027, Presidential/HAK Memoranda of Conversation, Memcons, April–Nov 1973, HAK + Presidential (2 of 5). Secret. The meeting took place in the U.S. Mission to the UN. Attached but not published is Tab A, a September 25 paper that is marked, “Danish presentation (Not a 9-paper).”

    France, 1973-1976

    • 315. Memorandum of Conversation, Washington, September 25, 1973

      Summary: Schlesinger, Hill, Galley, and Kosciusko-Morizet discussed LOC, NATO strategy, and the FRELOC claim.

      Source: Ford Library, National Security Adviser, Kissinger-Scowcroft West Wing Office Files, Box 12, France—Nuclear Matters (1) (8/15/72–12/6/74). Secret; Sensitive. Drafted by Wickham on September 28. The meeting took place in the Secretary of Defense’s office. In telegram 203419 to Paris, October 12, the Department noted “that until the total amount of a settlement is agreed to, it is premature to discuss in any detail arrangements for payment (such as down payment or timing of payments.)” France had originally proposed a one-time lump settlement and so “therefore the principal question at issue is the total amount of that settlement.” (National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 679, Country Files, Europe, France Vol. XI (2 of 2))

  • 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-E1523 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-E1523-02A-08A, President Nixon and Senator Wallace F. Bennett (R-Utah) and Tom Korologos, Deputy Assistant. 9/25/1973, Washington, D.C. White House. President Nixon and Senator Wallace F. Bennett (R-Utah) and Tom C. Korologos, Deputy Assistant.

    Roll WHPO-E1529 Photographer: Kightlinger, Jack | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-E1529-03-09, President Nixon and Congressman Dick Shoup. 9/25/1973, Washington, D.C. White House.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-E1529-10-19, President Nixon receiving a report from the Committee on Health and Education. 9/25/1973, Washington, D.C. White House.

    Roll WHPO-E1533 Photographer: Kightlinger, Jack | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-E1533-, Reception for the wives of the Members of the National Defense Transportation Assn. 9/25/1973, unknown unknown.

  • 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.

    S - White House Press Office Briefings (continuation of the L-series)

    • WHCA-SR-S-305
      Briefing by Dr. Edwards of HEW. (9/25/1973, White House Press Lobby)

      Runtime: 25:00:00

      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 RHS (initials of WHCA engineer)

      Original Format: 1/4-inch reel-to-reel audiotape. Original source type: Original.
    • WHCA-SR-S-306
      Press briefing by Gerald Warren. (9/25/1973, White House Press Lobby)

      Runtime: 23:10

      Keywords: Press conferences, news conferences, interviews, media

      Production credits: Audio feed supplied by WHCA; Recorded by SB (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-6565
      Weekly News Summary, Tape I.
      ALL NETWORKS
      Runtime: 1:30

      16. Smith/Zimmerman/Jarriel/Clark/Reasoner: Vice President Agnew. Time Code Start: 39:19. Keywords: Presidents, Vice Presidents, meetings, resignations, terminations, taxes, investments, investigations, hearings. Network: ABC.

      17. Reasoner/Donaldson: Watergate. Time Code Start: 44:48. Keywords: Watergate, Senate committee hearings, investigations, testimony, testify, cover-ups, break-in, burglary, theft, plumbers, scandals, impeachment, resignations. Network: ABC.

      18. Reasoner/Kaestner: Energy crisis. Time Code Start: 47:23. Keywords: petroleum, oil, gasoline, fuel, shortages, rationing, natural resources. Network: ABC.

      19. Reasoner: Commentary on E. Howard Hunt (Everette Howard Hunt). Time Code Start: 49:20. Keywords: national security, intelligence gathering, covert activities, spying, espionage, Watergate, Senate committee hearings, investigations, testimony, testify, cover-ups, break-in, burglary, theft, plumbers, scandals. Network: ABC.

      20. Chancellor/Schorr/Nessen/Brokaw/Stern: Vice President Agnew indictments; President Nixon meets with Vice President Agnew. Time Code Start: 51:25. Keywords: Presidents, Vice Presidents, meetings, Presidents, Vice Presidents, meetings, resignations, terminations, taxes, investments, investigations, hearings, evasion, charges. Network: NBC.

      21. Chancellor/Brinkley: Commentary on Vice President Agnew predicaments. Time Code Start: 56:38. Keywords: Vice Presidents, resignations, terminations, taxes, investments, investigations, hearings. Network: NBC.

      22. Chancellor: E. Howard Hunt's Watergate testimony. Time Code Start: 59:00. Keywords: Watergate, Senate committee hearings, investigations, testimony, testify, cover-ups, break-in, burglary, theft, plumbers, scandals. Network: NBC.

      23. Chancellor: President Nixon's veto. Time Code Start: 62:15. Keywords: Presidents, bills, laws, vetoes. Network: NBC.

      24. Chancellor/Valeriani: Secretary of State Kissinger invites United Nations (U.N.) diplomat to lunch and Arabs reject invitation. Time Code Start: 65:02. Keywords: cabinet, advisors, organization of nations, intergovernmental alliance, Ambassadors, leaders, dining, Arabian, Arabs, Middle East, Mideast, rejections. Network: NBC.

      25. Chancellor: Vice President Agnew inquiry on current situation. Time Code Start: 66:40. Keywords: Vice Presidents, resignations, terminations, taxes, investments, investigations, hearings. Network: NBC.

      26. Cronkite/Morton/Graham/Rather: Vice President Agnew inquiry goes to court (film). Time Code Start: 67:33. Keywords: Vice Presidents, resignations, terminations, taxes, investments, investigations, hearings. Network: CBS.

      27. Cronkite/Schorr: E. Howard Hunt's Watergate testimony with Senator Baker and Senator Joseph Montoya. Time Code Start: 72:02. Keywords: Watergate, Senate committee hearings, investigations, testimony, testify, cover-ups, break-in, burglary, theft, plumbers, scandals. Network: CBS.

      28. Cronkite: President Nixon's veto upheld. Time Code Start: 75:07. Keywords: Presidents, bills, laws, vetoes. Network: CBS.

      29. Cronkite/Hottelet: Secretary of State Kissingerr and report on United Nations (U.N.) Ambassador Gromyko, Russian Minister of Foreign Affairs. Time Code Start: 75:27. Keywords: SALT, S.A.L.T., Strategic Arms Limitation Talks, Russia, Soviet Union, USSR, Cold War, détente, Ambassadors, cabinet, advisors, organization of nations, intergovernmental alliance. Network: CBS.

      30. Cronkite/Severaid: Analysis of world money situation. Time Code Start: 78:10. Keywords: credit, loans, cash, currency, funding, financial aid. Network: CBS.
    • WHCA-W-271
      Proceedings of the Senate Watergate Committee Hearings. Testimony of E. Howard Hunt
      ALL NETWORKS
      Runtime: 01:05:45
    • WHCA-W-272
      Proceedings of the Senate Watergate Committee Hearings. Testimony of E. Howard Hunt Secretary of Agriculture Earl Butz.
      Undetermined
      Runtime: 01:06:00
    • WHCA-W-273
      Proceedings of the Senate Watergate Committee Hearings. Testimony of E. Howard Hunt James Deakin and Robert Toth.
      Post-Newsweek Stations, Inc.
      Runtime: 01:05:05
    • WHCA-W-274
      Proceedings of the Senate Watergate Committee Hearings. Testimony of E. Howard Hunt
      Undetermined
      Runtime: 1:00
    • WHCA-W-275
      Proceedings of the Senate Watergate Committee Hearings. Testimony of E. Howard Hunt Caspar Weinberger.
      Eastern Educational Network
      Runtime: 01:05:25
    • WHCA-W-276
      Proceedings of the Senate Watergate Committee Hearings. Testimony of E. Howard Hunt
      Post-Newsweek Stations, Inc.
      Runtime: 1:00
    • WHCA-W-277
      Proceedings of the Senate Watergate Committee Hearings. Testimony of E. Howard Hunt
      CBS
      Runtime: 00:06:35

Context (External Sources)