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September 4, 1972

Introduction

This almanac page for Monday, September 4, 1972, 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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Next Date: Tuesday, September 5, 1972

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 San Clemente, California

  • 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.

  • 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

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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 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-D0291 Photographer: Kightlinger, Jack | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-D0291-, President Nixon and Pat Nixon in a receiving line for White House press corps members and their families. 9/4/1972, San Clemente, California grounds, San Clemente Compound. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, White House press crops members and their families.

    Roll WHPO-D0292 Photographer: Kightlinger, Jack | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-D0292-, Scenes from the reception for White House press corps members and their families, including President Nixon addressing some reporters (2A-3A) and shooting golf balls with others (5A-14A). 9/4/1972, San Clemente, California grounds, San Clemente Compound. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, White House press crops members and their families, Mexican-style band members.

    Roll WHPO-D0293 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-D0293-, Scenes from the reception for White House press corps members and their families, including Nixon addressing some reporters, shooting golf balls with others, walking with Pat Nixon, and taking family photos. 9/4/1972, San Clemente, California outdoor grounds, San Clemente Compound. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, White House press crops members and their families.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-D0293-19, President Nixon playing golf during a for White House press corps members and their families. 9/4/1972, San Clemente, California outdoor grounds, San Clemente Compound. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, White House press crops members and their families.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-D0293-26, President Nixon addressing a crowd druing a reception for White House press corps members and their families. 9/4/1972, San Clemente, California outdoor grounds, San Clemente Compound. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, White House press crops members and their families.

    Roll WHPO-D0294 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-D0294-, Scenes from the reception for White House press corps members and their families. 9/4/1972, San Clemente, California grounds, San Clemente Compound. Ron Ziegler, Mexican-style band, bartenders, unidentified persons.

  • 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.

    L - White House Press Office Briefings

    • WHCA-SR-L-013
      Press briefing by Ronald Ziegler. (9/4/1972, Press Center, Laguna Beach, California)

      Runtime: 15:00

      Keywords: Press conferences, news conferences, interviews, media, press secretary

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

    P - Formal Presidential Remarks

    • WHCA-SR-P-720903
      Reception for news media at western WH. (9/4/1972)

      Runtime: 6:36

      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-5749
      Weekly News Summary, Tape I.
      ALL NETWORKS
      Runtime: 1:30

      22. Smith/Reynolds: (McGovern) campaign in Ohio; Democratic violations of election funds. Time Code Start: 61:09. Keywords: political parties, Democrats, Democratic Party. Network: ABC.

      23. Smith/Murphy: (Schmitz) American Independent Party Society (AIP). Time Code Start: 65:12. Keywords: Presidential elections, campaigns, campaigning, candidates, populations, cultures, lifestyles. Network: ABC.

      24. Smith/Giggins: Guam prisoners of war. Time Code Start: 68:10. Keywords: Vietnam War, Vietnam Prisoner of War. Network: ABC.

      25. Smith: Commentary on campaign donations. Time Code Start: 71:28. Keywords: Presidential elections, campaigns, campaigning, reforms, funding, finances, donations, contributions. Network: ABC.

      26. Chancellor/Graham: (McGovern) Labor Day speech. Time Code Start: 73:13. Keywords: Presidential elections, campaigns, campaigning, candidates. Network: NBC.

      27. Chancellor/Graham: McGovern in South Carolina. Time Code Start: 76:10. Keywords: Presidential elections, campaigns, campaigning, candidates. Network: NBC.

      28. Chancellor/Briggs: Chicago, Illinois convention. Time Code Start: 79:00. Keywords: Presidential elections, campaigns, campaigning, primaries, candidates, speeches. Network: NBC.

      29. Chancellor/Lord: Vietnam orphanage. Time Code Start: 81:38. Keywords: Vietnam War, children, homeless. Network: NBC.

      30. Cronkite/Sevareid: (Justice William Douglas) declares Vietnam war unconstitutional. Time Code Start: 86:00. Keywords: Vietnam War, Supreme Court, law officials, judges, justices, statements. Network: CBS.

      31. Cronkite/Morgan: (McGovern) in Ohio campaign; War monies cut off to Vietnam and Indochina. Time Code Start: 88:52. Keywords: Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam War, Presidential elections, campaigns, campaigning, primaries, candidates. Network: CBS.
    • WHCA-5750
      Weekly News Summary, Tape II.
      ALL NETWORKS
      Runtime: 01:30:00

      1. Cronkite/Dick: McGovern campaign in South Carolina. Time Code Start: 00:00. Keywords: Presidential elections, campaigns, campaigning, candidates. Network: CBS.

      2. Cronkite: Dole campaigning money violation at Democratic party. Time Code Start: 02:10. Keywords: political parties, Democrats, Democratic Party. Network: CBS.

Context (External Sources)