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September 28, 1969

Introduction

This almanac page for Sunday, September 28, 1969, pulls together various records created by the federal government and links to additional resources which can provide context about the events of the day.

Previous Date: Saturday, September 27, 1969

Next Date: Monday, September 29, 1969

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 Camp David, Maryland

  • 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.

    No Federal Register published on this date

Archival Holdings

  • 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.

  • 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.

    • No President's Daily Brief delivered on this date

  • 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. E-1, Documents on Global Issues, 1969-1972

    U.S. Policy Towards Terrorism, Hijacking of Aircraft, and Attacks on Civil Aviation: Israeli Attack on Beirut Airport and Hijacking of TWA Flight 840, January-December 1969

  • 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 of many of these transcripts can be found on the Yale University Library website.

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-2047 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-2047-01A-34A, Formal portrait of President Nixon and Pat Nixon (in a pink dress) standing outside near the White House West Wing collonade. 9/28/1969, Washington, D.C. West Wing Portico, White House. President Nixon, Pat Nixon.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-2047-13A, Formal portrait of President Nixon and Pat Nixon (in a pink dress) standing outside near the White House West Wing collonade. 9/28/1969, Washington, D.C. West Wing Portico, White House. President Nixon, Pat Nixon.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-2047-23A, Formal portrait of President Nixon and Pat Nixon (in a pink dress) standing outside near the White House West Wing collonade. 9/28/1969, Washington, D.C. West Wing Portico, White House. President Nixon, Pat Nixon.

    Roll WHPO-2054 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-2054-01-04, Close-up portrait study of President Nixon smiling. 9/28/1969, Washington, D.C. White House, Roosevelt Room. President Nixon.

    Roll WHPO-2055 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-2055-04, Head and shoulders formal portrait of President Nixon. 9/28/1969, Washington, D.C. White House, Roosevelt Room. President Nixon.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-2055-07-10, Head and shoulders portraits of Nixon. 9/28/1969, Washington, D.C. White House, Roosevelt Room. President Nixon.

    Roll WHPO-2056 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-2056-01-02, Close-up portrait study of President Nixon smiling. 9/28/1969, Washington, D.C. White House, Roosevelt Room. President Nixon.

    Roll WHPO-2058 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-2058-00-01, Reverend Allan Watson speaking while leading a a White House East Room religious worship service. 9/28/1969, Washington, D.C. White House, East Room. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Reverend Allan Watson, Mrs. Watson, Watson family members, unidentified guests.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-2058-01, Reverend Allan Watson speaking while leading a a White House East Room religious worship service. 9/28/1969, Washington, D.C. White House, East Room. Congregation, Reverend Allan Watson.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-2058-02-11, Reverend Allan Watson and family standing with President Nixon and Pat Nixon. 9/28/1969, Washington, D.C. White House, North Portico,. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Reverend Allan Watson, Mrs. Watson, Watson family members, unidentified guests.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-2058-04, Reverend Allan Watson and family standing with President Nixon and Pat Nixon. 9/28/1969, Washington, D.C. North Portico, White House,. Allan Watson, President Nixon, Pat Nixon, members of the Allan Watson family.

    Roll WHPO-2204 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-2204-, Copy of a close-up portrait study of Nixon. 9/28/1969, Washington, D.C. unknown. President Nixon.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-2204-[DASH], Closeup formal portrait of President Nixon. 9/28/1969, Washington, D.C. unknown. President Nixon.

  • 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-690926
      Remarks by President Nixon at White House worship service with Rev. Allan R. Watson. (9/28/1969)

      Runtime: 1:52

      Keywords: Church service, worship service, prayer service, religion

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

Context (External Sources)