September 27, 1971

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The President's day began at Elmendorf AFB, Anchorage, Alaska

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• Remarks at a 75th Birthday Celebration Dinner Honoring Mamie Doud Eisenhower.

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• House of Representatives: September 27, 1971
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• News Summaries, Annotated News Summaries, Box 30, News Summaries - September 1971 [2 of 2]
  • Weekend News Review, Sept. 27, 1971, (Developments as of 10 AM, EDT, Monday)
• News Summaries, Unmarked News Summaries, Box 46, News Summaries - September 1971 [8 of 9] [Note: Due to the way News Summary products were compiled, you should also consult nearby days for potentially relevant materials.]
  • Weekend News Review, Sept. 27, 1971, (Developments as of 10 AM, EDT, Monday)

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  • Box 69, Monday, September 27, 1971, Salute to Mamie Eisenhower

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• Transcript of diary entry (PDF)
  Monday, September 27.
  
  Not much sleep last night because of the time change between Washington and Alaska, and then a long plane ride to Washington. The President took a nap on part of it, spent some time with Rogers, some time with Kissinger, a little with Ehrlichman, and managed to cover the ground pretty well on the flight. He reported more on the Hickel conversation. Hickel wants to work the blacks, the young, and the Jews, and thinks he can be very effective in all of those areas. He had some talk with me on the Finch problem. He feels that we should have Bob make a Latin American trip, go down and listen and then report back to Rogers. That we need to get him off on something like this for about a month to let him simmer down. So he later talked with Rogers about that on the plane and we'll get that set up.
  
  When we got back into Washington, we had to go to the Mamie Eisenhower birthday party, and that was another disaster, with Ray Bolger going on and on. Finally, the Marine Band leader had to just interrupt him with "Ruffles and Flourishes", in order to get the President in. And the President had to take over at the close, after the "Happy Birthday" singing and the cake cutting, to bring the program to an end by giving his little remarks, which Bolger had forgotten to call on him for, and then just leaving. It came out as a good plus for the President, but certainly no thanks to Bolger and the group that was putting it on.
  
  End of September 27.
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• President's Daily Brief of 27 September 1971

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Vol. IV, Foreign Assistance, International Development, Trade Policies, 1969-1972

Foreign Assistance Policy, 1969-1972

• 67. Letter From Acting Secretary of State Irwin to the Deputy Director of the Office of Management and Budget (Weinberger), Washington, September 27, 1971

  Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Files 1970-73, AID (US). No classification marking. A copy was sent to Kissinger.

Vol. VII, Vietnam, July 1970-January 1972

The Consequences of Operation Lan Som 719 and the Search for a Settlement, April 8-October 6, 1971

• 261. Memorandum From the President’s Deputy Assistant for National Security Affairs (Haig) to the President’s Assistant for National Security Affairs (Kissinger), Washington, September 27, 1971

  Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 157, Vietnam Country Files, Viet Sept 1971. Top Secret; Sensitive; Eyes Only.

Vol. XXI, Chile, 1969-1973

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

• 260. Telegram From the Embassy in Chile to the Department of State, Santiago, September 27, 1971, 2215Z

  Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Files 1970–73, INCO 15–2 CHILE. Confidential; Immediate; Exdis.

Vol. XXIV, Middle East Region and Arabian Peninsula, 1969-1972; Jordan, September 1970

The Two Yemens

• 186. Intelligence Note Prepared in the Bureau of Intelligence and Research, Washington, September 27, 1971

  Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Files 1970–73, POL 15–1 YEMEN. Secret; No Foreign Dissem. Prepared on September 24 by David E. Long (INR) and approved by Curtis F. Jones (INR).

Vol. E-2, Documents on Arms Control and Nonproliferation, 1969-1972

Chemical and Biological Warfare; Geneva Protocol; Biological Weapons Convention

• 243. Telegram 4163 From the Mission in Geneva to the Department of State, Geneva, September 27, 1971, 0845Z

  The telegram summarized negotiations over the first paragraph of the draft Biological Weapons Convention resulting in a decision to accept the version recommended by the co-chairmen.
  
  Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Files 1970–1973, DEF 18–3 Switz (GE). Confidential; Priority. It was repeated to USNATO and USUN.

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Roll WHPO-7373 Photographer: Schumacher, Karl | Color or B&W: Color

• Frame(s): WHPO-7373-04-28, Tricia Nixon Cox and Mamie Eisenhower visiting Kennedy Center. 9/27/1971, Washington, D.C. Kennedy Center. Tricia Nixon Cox, Mamie Eisenhower, unidentified men and women.

Roll WHPO-7398 Photographer: Schumacher, Karl | Color or B&W: Color

• Frame(s): WHPO-7398-02-03, Tricia Nixon Cox and Mamie Eisenhower, sitting together. 9/27/1971, Washington, D.C. Kennedy Center. Tricia Nixon Cox, Mamie Eisenhower.
• Frame(s): WHPO-7398-05, Mamie Eisenhower, writing something. 9/27/1971, Washington, D.C. Kennedy Center. Tricia Nixon Cox, Mamie Eisenhower.
• Frame(s): WHPO-7398-06-10, Tricia Nixon Cox's face. 9/27/1971, Washington, D.C. Kennedy Center. Tricia Nixon Cox, Mamie Eisenhower.

Roll WHPO-7399 Photographer: Kightlinger, Jack | Color or B&W: Color

• Frame(s): WHPO-7399-02A-06A, Pat Nixon and President Nixon with Mamie Eisenhower at her 75th birthday Diamond Jubilee Gala. 9/27/1971, Washington, D.C. Washington Hilton, Ballroom. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Mamie Eisenhower, Julie Eisenhower, Lawrence Welk, Martha Mitchell, Ray Bolger, Ethel Merman, Red Skelton, West Point Glee Club, unidentified woman, aides, audience.
• Frame(s): WHPO-7399-03A, Pat Nixon and former First Lady Mamie Eisenhower embrace at Mamie Eisenhower's 75th birthday Diamond Jubilee Gala. 9/27/1971, Washington, D.C. Washington Hilton, Ballroom. Pat Nixon, Mamie Eisenhower.
• Frame(s): WHPO-7399-07A-09A, Entertainers on stage at Mamie Eisenhower's 75th birthday Diamond Jubilee Gala, including band leader Lawrence Welk, actor dancer Ray Bolger, singer actress Ethel Merman, comedian Red Skelton, and the West Point Glee Club, with Martha Mitchell. 9/27/1971, Washington, D.C. Washington Hilton, Ballroom. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Mamie Eisenhower, Julie Eisenhower, Lawrence Welk, Martha Mitchell, Ray Bolger, Ethel Merman, Red Skelton, West Point Glee Club, unidentified woman, aides, audience.
• Frame(s): WHPO-7399-10A-24A, President Nixon, Pat Nixon and Mamie Eisenhower with her birthday cake at her 75th birthday Diamond Jubilee Gala. 9/27/1971, Washington, D.C. Washington Hilton, Ballroom. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Mamie Eisenhower, Julie Eisenhower, Lawrence Welk, Martha Mitchell, Ray Bolger, Ethel Merman, Red Skelton, West Point Glee Club, unidentified woman, aides, audience.
• Frame(s): WHPO-7399-14A, President Nixon recognizing Mamie Eisenhower at her 75th birthday Diamond Jubilee Gala. 9/27/1971, Washington, D.C. Washington Hilton, Ballroom. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Mamie Eisenhower, Julie Eisenhower, Lawrence Welk, Martha Mitchell, Ray Bolger, Ethel Merman, Red Skelton, West Point Glee Club, unidentified woman, aides, audience.

Roll WHPO-7400 Photographer: Kightlinger, Jack | Color or B&W: B&W

• Frame(s): WHPO-7400-03, 05, Entertainers on stage at Mamie Eisenhower's 75th birthday Diamond Jubilee Gala. 9/27/1971, Washington, D.C. Washington Hilton, Ballroom. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Mamie Eisenhower, Julie Eisenhower, Lawrence Welk, Ray Bolger, Ethel Merman, Red Skelton, audience.
• Frame(s): WHPO-7400-04, President Nixon, Pat Nixon, and Mamie Eisenhower at the head table at her 75th birthday Diamond Jubilee Gala. 9/27/1971, Washington, D.C. Washington Hilton, Ballroom. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Mamie Eisenhower, Julie Eisenhower, Lawrence Welk, Ray Bolger, Ethel Merman, Red Skelton, audience.
• Frame(s): WHPO-7400-06-22, President Nixon, Pat Nixon, and Mamie Eisenhower with the birthday cake at her 75th birthday Diamond Jubilee Gala. 9/27/1971, Washington, D.C. Washington Hilton, Ballroom. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Mamie Eisenhower, Julie Eisenhower, Lawrence Welk, Ray Bolger, Ethel Merman, Red Skelton, audience.
• Frame(s): WHPO-7400-21, President Nixon, Pat Nixon, and Mamie Eisenhower with the birthday cake at her 75th birthday Diamond Jubilee Gala.President Nixon is speaking into a microphone. 9/27/1971, Washington, D.C. Washington Hilton, Ballroom. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Mamie Eisenhower, Julie Eisenhower, Lawrence Welk, Ray Bolger, Ethel Merman, Red Skelton, audience.

Roll WHPO-7401 Photographer: Kightlinger, Jack | Color or B&W: B&W

• Frame(s): WHPO-7401-02-03, President Nixon and Pat Nixon attending Mamie Eisenhower's 75th birthday Diamond Jubilee Gala. 9/27/1971, Washington, D.C. Washington Hilton, Ballroom. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Mamie Eisenhower, Lawrence Welk, Martha Mitchell, West Point Glee Club, cadet, Ethel Merman, Ray Bolger, Red Skelton, guests.
• Frame(s): WHPO-7401-04-10, 23-24, Entertainers on stage at Mamie Eisenhower's 75th birthday Diamond Jubilee Gala. 9/27/1971, Washington, D.C. Washington Hilton, Ballroom. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Mamie Eisenhower, Lawrence Welk, Martha Mitchell, West Point Glee Club, cadet, Ethel Merman, Ray Bolger, Red Skelton, guests.
• Frame(s): WHPO-7401-11-13, Mamie Eisenhower, President Nixon, and others on stage. 9/27/1971, Washington, D.C. Washington Hilton, Ballroom. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Mamie Eisenhower, Lawrence Welk, Martha Mitchell, West Point Glee Club, cadet, Ethel Merman, Ray Bolger, Red Skelton, guests.
• Frame(s): WHPO-7401-14-22, Mamie Eisenhower at the head table receiving a gift from a West Point Cadet, and President Nixon examining the gift at her 75th birthday Diamond Jubilee Gala. 9/27/1971, Washington, D.C. Washington Hilton, Ballroom. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Mamie Eisenhower, Lawrence Welk, Martha Mitchell, West Point Glee Club, cadet, Ethel Merman, Ray Bolger, Red Skelton, guests.

Roll WHPO-7402 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

• Frame(s): WHPO-7402-01A, 13A-23A, President Nixon and Pat Nixon preparing for departure. 9/27/1971, Anchorage, Alaska Elmendorf AFB, tarmac. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Lt. Gen. Robert Ruegg, Mrs. Ruegg, Col. Thomas Moses, Col. Arthur Hughes, Doug Cornell, Ziegler, Dwight Chapin, Michael Raoul-Duval, unidentified woman, military personnel.
• Frame(s): WHPO-7402-02A-12A, President Nixon shaking hands individually with several men at Elmendorf Air Force Base. 9/27/1971, Anchorage, Alaska Elmendorf AFB, tarmac. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Lt. Gen. Robert Ruegg, Mrs. Ruegg, Col. Thomas Moses, Col. Arthur Hughes, Doug Cornell, Ziegler, Dwight Chapin, Michael Raoul-Duval, unidentified woman, military personnel.

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P - Formal Presidential Remarks

• WHCA-SR-P-710917
  Remarks by President Nixon at Mamie Eisenhower's 75th birthday celebration at the Wash., DC Hilton. (9/27/1971)
  
  Runtime: 6:04
  
  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-4696
  Weekly News Summary, Tape I.
  ALL NETWORKS
  Runtime: 1:30
  
  1. Reasoner: President Nixon meets Emperor Hirohito in Anchorage, Alaska. Time Code Start: 58:49. Keywords: Presidents, Emperors, Japan, leaders, meetings. Network: ABC.
  
  2. Smith/Donaldson: Balance of trade stats; International Monetary Fund (IMF) opens conference in Washington, D.C.. Time Code Start: 61:42. Keywords: international organizations, foreign aid, savings funds, global monetary cooperation, financial stability, trade, employment, economic growth. Network: ABC.
  
  3. Reasoner: Detroit cited for "Lawful" segregation by courts; Gale on racial harmony in a Michigan community. Time Code Start: 64:04. Keywords: desegregation, racism, racial profiling, racial discrimination, civil rights, African Americans, schools, students. Network: ABC.
  
  4. Smith/Chapman: Vietnam War action and Presidential election there. Time Code Start: 67:10. Keywords: Vietnam War, Presidential elections, Congress, elections, candidates, campaigns, campaigning, voting, results. Network: ABC.
  
  5. Smith: Commentary on the Supreme Court and vacancies. Time Code Start: 69:26. Keywords: law officials, judges, justices, courts, nominees, appointments. Network: ABC.
  
  6. Chancellor: Vietnam elections; Davis on violence in SVN [South Vietnam?] streets against one-man Presidential election. Time Code Start: 70:58. Keywords: Vietnam War, Presidential elections, candidates, campaigns, campaigning, voting, results, demonstrations, rally, protesters, demonstraters. Network: NBC.
  
  7. Makin: Senator Dole at POW families convention in Washington, D.C.. Time Code Start: 75:08. Keywords: Vietnam War, Vietnam Prisoner of War, families. Network: NBC.
  
  8. Chancellor/Oliver: Japan fully endorses United States 2 Chinas United Nations proposal; President Nixon meets Emperor Hirohito in Anchorage, Alaska. Time Code Start: 77:04. Keywords: Presidents, travel, trips, Nixon trips, domestic, Japanese, royalty, Emperors, Heads of State, meetings, travel, trips, People's Republic of China. Network: NBC.
  
  9. Chancellor: International Monetary Fund (IMF) opens in Washington, D.C..; Levine on Today's session of the International Monetary Fund. Time Code Start: 80:05. Keywords: international organizations, foreign aid, savings funds, global monetary cooperation, financial stability, trade, employment, economic growth. Network: NBC.
  
  10. Chancellor: Balance of trade stats. Time Code Start: 82:15. Keywords: business, exchanges, agreements, contracts, profits, finance, sales, buying, selling, economy, recession, inflation, money, wages, costs. Network: NBC.
  
  11. Cronkite: President Nixon meets with Japanese Emperor Hirohito in Alaska. Time Code Start: 82:50. Keywords: Presidents, Emperors, Japan, leaders, meetings. Network: CBS.
  
  12. Cronkite/Pierpoint: President Nixon visits with Wally Hickle. Time Code Start: 85:25. Keywords: Presidents, meetings. Network: CBS.
  
  13. Cronkite/Jones: Demonstrations in Vietnam streets. Time Code Start: 86:48. Keywords: demonstrations, rally, protests, protesters, demonstraters, demonstrators, Vietnam War, anti-war. Network: CBS.
  
  14. Cronkite/Morton: Convention of POW families (Senator Dole). Time Code Start: 89:52. Keywords: Vietnam War, Vietnam Prisoner of War, families, meetings. Network: CBS.
  
  15. Cronkite: Balance of trade stats; Sevareid on International monetary crisis. Time Code Start: 90:07. Keywords: international, money, currency, exchange rates, values, increases, decreases, agreements, contracts, profits, finance, sales, buying, selling, economy, recession, inflation, money, wages, costs. Network: CBS.
• WHCA-4697
  Weekly News Summary, Tape II.
  ALL NETWORKS
  Runtime: 1:30
  
  1. Serafin: Vice President Agnew in Anaheim, California defends law officers from pro-criminal propaganda. Time Code Start: 00:08. Keywords: Vice Presidents, travel, trips, speeches, police. Network: CBS.

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