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September 27, 1973

Introduction

This almanac page for Thursday, September 27, 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.

    President's Personal File

    The President's Personal File is essentially a President's secretary's file, kept by Rose Mary Woods, personal secretary to the President, for two purposes: (1) preserving for posterity a collection of documents particularly close to the President, whether because he dictated or annotated them, or because of the importance of the correspondent or the event concerned and (2) giving appropriate attention–letters of gratitude, invitations to White House social events, and the like–to members and important friends and supporters of the Nixon administration. This generalization does not describe all the varied materials of a file group which is essentially a miscellany, but it does identify the reason for the existence of the file group's core. 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. XXXV, National Security Policy, 1973-1976

    National Security Policy

    • 24. Memorandum of the President’s Meeting with the Republican Congressional Leadership, Washington, September 27, 1973

      Source: Ford Library, National Security Adviser, Memoranda of Conversations, Box 2, September 27, 1973—Nixon, GOP Leadership. Confidential. The meeting was held in the Cabinet Room of the White House from 9:00 to 10:21 a.m. Other attendees included: Senators Brock, Scott, Wallace F. Bennett, Norris Cotton, and George D. Aiken; Representatives Leslie C. Arends, John B. Anderson, Barber Conable, Jr., Robert H. Michel, and William S. Mailliard; and administration officials Agnew, Anne Armstrong, Ash, Friedersdorf, Haig, Korologos, Timmons, Ziegler, Counselor to the President Bryce N. Harlow, and Executive Director of the Domestic Council Kenneth R. Cole, Jr. (National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, White House Central Files, President’s Daily Diary)

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

    Africa Region

    • 10. Telegram 6590 From the Embassy in Kenya to the Department of State, Nairobi, September 27, 1973, 1730Z

      The telegram reported on a meeting in Nairobi between the President of the African Development Bank, Abdelwahab Labidi, and U.S. officials. Labidi expressed dismay at the lack of progress in U.S. approval of membership in the Bank.

      Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Policy Files, 1973. Limited Official Use. Repeated to Abidjan.

    Vol. E-9, Part 2, Documents on the Middle East Region, 1973-1976

    Saudi Arabia

    • 94. Memorandum of Conversation, Washington, September 27, 1973

      Summary: CPO President Nazir met with Acting Secretary of the Treasury Simon to discuss economic development and oil production.

      Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Foreign Policy File, 1970–73, PET 17 U.S.-Saudi Arabia. Confidential. Drafted by Dickman. The meeting took place in Simon’s office. According to Nazir’s schedule, the meeting took place at 10:35 a.m. (Ibid. POL 7 Saudi Arabia) During this trip to the United States, Nazir also met with Harold Saunders and other members of the NSC, for which see the September 28 memorandum of conversation. (Ibid.)

    Vol. E-11, Part 2, Documents on South America, 1973-1976

    Chile

    • 141. Telegram 4647 From the Embassy in Chile to the Department of State, Santiago, September 27, 1973, 2036Z

      Summary: Ambassador Davis reported that he had advised Ambassador Designate Heitman of the “public relations implications” of the unexplained disappearances of Charles Horman and Frank Teruggi.

      Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Foreign Policy File, [no film number]. Confidential; Immediate. In telegram 4594 from Santiago, September 27, Davis reported on the Embassy’s efforts to account for various U.S. citizens in Chile, in particular, Horman and Teruggi. In the latter case, U.S. officials were investigating discrepancies regarding a body discovered at a local morgue and presumed at the time to be Teruggi. Davis also noted: “I raised Teruggi and Horman cases with Foreign Minister Huerta yesterday, urging maximum GOC efforts to locate Horman, positively identify Teruggi and ascertain full facts if he was in fact the deceased reported in the morgue.” (Ibid.) The Embassy also reported separately that the body found in the morgue was not Teruggi. (Telegram 4665 from Santiago, September 27; ibid.)

    Vol. E-12, Documents on East and Southeast Asia, 1973-1976

    East Asia and Pacific Regional, SEATO, ASEAN

    Australia, New Zealand, ANZUS, Papua New Guinea

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

    Issues of Representation in International Organizations

  • 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-E1539 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-E1539-, Republican Congressional Leadership meeting. 9/27/1973, Washington DC White House.

    Roll WHPO-E1540 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-E1540-02-03, Manolo Sanchez, President Nixon's valet waiting outside the President's office. 9/27/1973, Washington D.C. White House. Manolo Sanchez.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-E1540-04-10, President Nixon seated informally in the Oval office during a meeting with Louisiana Senator Russell Long and counsellor Bryce Harlow. 9/27/1973, Washington D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, Russell Long, Bryce Harlow.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-E1540-07, President Nixon seated informally in the Oval office during a meeting with Louisiana Senator Russell Long and counsellor Bryce Harlow. 9/27/1973, Washington D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, Russell Long, Bryce Harlow.

    Roll WHPO-E1541 Photographer: Schumacher, Karl | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-E1541-, Fairbanks meeting. 9/27/1973, Washington DC White House.

    Roll WHPO-E1542 Photographer: Schumacher, Karl | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-E1542-, President Nixon meeting with Norman Kirk (Prime Minister of New Zealand). 9/27/1973, Washington DC White House.

    Roll WHPO-E1543 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-E1543-, President Nixon with Norman Kirk (Prime Minister of New Zealand). 9/27/1973, Washington DC White House.

    Roll WHPO-E1544 Photographer: Schumacher, Karl | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-E1544-, Richard Fairbank during a group meeting. 9/27/1973, Washington DC White House. Richard Fairbanks.

    Roll WHPO-E1545 Photographer: Kightlinger, Jack | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-E1545-, President Nixon and Pat Nixon greet Prime Minister of New Zealand as he arrives at the North Portico to attend a State Dinner. 9/27/1973, Washington D.C. White House. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Norman Kirk.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-E1545-29, President Nixon and Pat Nixon greet Prime Minister of New Zealand Norman Kirk as he arrives at the North Portico to attend a State Dinner. 9/27/1973, Washington D.C. White House. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Norman Kirk.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-E1545-36, President Nixon and Pat Nixon dancing (seemingly alone) in front of the Howard Devron Jazz Band & Orchestra, which is playing for guests after a state dinner for New Zealand Prime Minister Norman Kirk. Pat wears a pink long sleeved gown. 9/27/1973, Washington D.C. White House. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, unidentified musicians.

    Roll WHPO-E1546 Photographer: Kightlinger, Jack | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-E1546-02A-03A, Night view of the Truman balcony porch on the White House exterior, viewed from grounds up. 9/27/1973, Washington, D.C. White House, circular porch building.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-E1546-04A-29A, President Nixon greeting New Zealand Prime Minister Norman Kirk and guests arriving at the North Portico for a State Dinner. 9/27/1973, Washington, D.C. White House. President Nixon, New Zealand Prime Minister Norman Kirk, unidentified military officer, Vice President Agnew, Mrs. Judy Agnew.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-E1546-14A-24A, President Nixon, Pat Nixon and New Zealand Prime Minister Norman Kirk pose for an official portrait in front of the Grand Staircase before they walk to a State Dinner. 9/27/1973, Washington, D.C. White House. President Nixon, Prime Minister Norman Kirk, unidentified military officers color guard.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-E1546-20A, President Nixon, Pat Nixon and New Zealand Prime Minister Norman Kirk pose for an official portrait in front of the Grand Staircase before they walk to a State Dinner. 9/27/1973, Washington, D.C. White House. President Nixon, Prime Minister Norman Kirk, unidentified military officers color guard.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-E1546-26A, Pat Nixon and New Zealand Prime Minister Norman Kirk speaking with possibly musician Howard Devron. The Howard Devron Orchestra played in the East Room after the State Dinner. 9/27/1973, Washington, D.C. White House. Prime Minister Norman Kirk, possibly Howard Devron, unidentified military officers color guard.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-E1546-27A-28A, Pat Nixon and New Zealand Prime Minister Norman Kirk speaking with musician Howard Devron (possibly). The Howard Devron Orchestra played in the East Room after the State Dinner. 9/27/1973, Washington, D.C. White House. Prime Minister Norman Kirk, howard Devron, unidentified military officers color guard.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-E1546-29A, President Nixon dancing with Pat Nixon to a Mariachi Band playing after a state dinner for New Zealand Prime Minister Norman Kirk. 9/27/1973, Washington, D.C. White House. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, unidentified Mariachis.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-E1546-29A-30A, President Nixon dancing with Pat Nixon to a Mariachi Band playing after a state dinner for New Zealand Prime Minister Norman Kirk. 9/27/1973, Washington, D.C. White House. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, unidentified Mariachis.

  • 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.

    P - Formal Presidential Remarks

    • WHCA-SR-P-730921
      Photo opportunity with Prime Minister Norman Kirk. (9/27/1973)

      Runtime: 3:00

      Original Format: 1/4-inch reel-to-reel audiotape. Original source type: Original.
    • WHCA-SR-P-730922
      Remarks by President Nixon in toast to Prime Minister Kirk, with Prime Minister Kirk. (9/27/1973)

      Runtime: 5:33

      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-310
      Briefing by John K. Tabor on Patent Reform legislation. (9/27/1973, White House Press Lobby)

      Runtime: 26:25:00

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

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

      Original Format: 1/4-inch reel-to-reel audiotape. Original source type: Original.
    • WHCA-SR-S-311
      Press briefing by Gerald Warren. (9/27/1973, White House Press Lobby)

      Runtime: 37:15:00

      Keywords: Press conferences, news conferences, interviews, media

      Production credits: Audio feed supplied by WHCA; Recorded byDHP (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-6566
      Weekly News Summary, Tape II.
      ALL NETWORKS
      Runtime: 1:00

      12. Smith/Zimmerman/Jarriel: Vice President Agnew inquiry. Time Code Start: 37:54. Keywords: Vice Presidents, resignations, terminations, taxes, investments, investigations, hearings. Network: ABC.

      13. Reasoner/Gill: John Connally. Time Code Start: 41:33. Keywords: cabinet, advisors, Presidential campaigns, contributions, funding, finances, donations, investigations, food, dairy products, lobbys, lobbyists. Network: ABC.

      14. Reasoner: Commentary that President Nixon's disloyalty to Vice President Agnew during his trouble may hurt Nixon more than Watergate. Time Code Start: 43:48. Keywords: Presidents, Vice Presidents, taxes, tax evasion, investigations, resignations, disassociations. Network: ABC.

      15. Chancellor/Nessen/Duke/Brokaw: Vice President Agnew investigation with Agnew on film. Time Code Start: 45:34. Keywords: Vice Presidents, resignations, terminations, taxes, investments, investigations, hearings. Network: NBC.

      16. David Brinkley's Journal: What is most on people's minds. Time Code Start: 50:48. Keywords: public opinions, polls, approval ratings, Gallup poll, Harris poll, topics, commentary, psychology. Network: NBC.

      17. Cronkite/Schakne/Graham: Vice President Agnew investigation. Time Code Start: 53:06. Keywords: Vice Presidents, resignations, terminations, taxes, investments, investigations, hearings. Network: CBS.

      18. Severaid: Analysis of Watergate. Time Code Start: 56:44. Keywords: Watergate, Senate committee hearings, investigations, testimony, testify, cover-ups, break-in, burglary, theft, plumbers, scandals, impeachment, resignations. Network: CBS.

Context (External Sources)