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September 6, 1970

Introduction

This almanac page for Sunday, September 6, 1970, 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 5, 1970

Next Date: Monday, September 7, 1970

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 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

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.

    • Annotated News Summaries, Box 29, News Summaries - September 1970 [During this period, the Staff Secretary only removed pages from the News Summaries which contained President Nixon's handwriting, often leaving the document with no date. Although there are no specific documents with this date, you should also consult the full folder for the month.]

  • 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.

    • Transcript of diary entry (PDF)
      Sunday, September 6.

      President for helicopter tour of Foundation sites with Ehrlichman and Bebe, then to visit Aunt Edith in Riverside rest home. Left at 6:00 for DC. Some talk on plane regarding campaign plans, general schedule, went over whole backlog of schedule recommendations, etc. Made strong point that through election he must stay to the right on all social issues, so wants no appointments, etc. that cater to Left, black , etc. Back to Kissinger problem, especially about Israel. Guess Haig talk went well yesterday.
    • Handwritten diary entry (JPG)

  • 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. XII, Soviet Union, January 1969-October 1970

    Soviet Military Buildup in Cuba and Crisis in Jordan, August 4-October 9, 1970

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

    Jordan, September 1970

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

    U.S. Policy Towards Terrorism, Hijacking of Aircraft, and Attacks on Civil Aviation: U.S. Response to Hijackings by the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine and Additional Anti-Hijacking Measures, September 1970-June 1972

    • 45. Telegram 10203 From the Embassy in the Federal Republic of Germany to the Department of State, Bonn, September 6, 1970, 1628Z

      The Embassy reported that TWA Flight 741, Swissair Flight 100, and PanAm Clipper 93 had been hijacked, and that Pan Am Clipper 03 was presumed hijacked. An El Al flight had landed in London with three dead passengers and another three taken hostage by hijackers.

      Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Files 1970-73, AV 12. Immediate; Limited Official Use. Repeated to Athens, Beirut, Belgrade, Zagreb, Bern, Tel Aviv, London, the consulates at Frankfurt and Zurich, USINT Cairo, USINT Damascus, USINT Baghdad, and CINCUSAFE.

  • 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-4314 Photographer: Grove, Andrew | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-4314-, "One Million Crusade" representatives presentation of a commemorative plaque, and list of signatures, supporting President Nixon's position on Cambodia in the Vietnam Conflict. George Bell (White House staff member) receives a plaque. Present are Ben Garcia, family, and others. 9/6/1970, Washington, D.C. Possibly the White House Rose Garden. George T. Bell, Ben Garcia, family, unidentified guests and officials.

    Roll WHPO-4315 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-4315-, President Nixon and family about to board the presidential helicopter at the Western White House helipad. 9/6/1970, San Clemente, California Westen White House, La Casa Pacifica. President and Pat Nixon.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-4315-12, President Nixon waving while standing beside Pat Nixon and Tricia Nixon as they are about to board presidential helicopter at the Western White House helipad. 9/6/1970, San Clemente, California Westen White House, La Casa Pacifica. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Tricia Nixon, unidentified persons.

    Roll WHPO-4316 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-4316-05-09, White House press and staff baseball teams. 9/6/1970, San Clemente, California Laguna Beach. White House press and staff baseball group.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-4316-10, Unidentified woman in bathing suit lounges by a pool. 9/6/1970, San Clemente, California Laguna Beach. White House press and staff baseball group.

    Roll WHPO-4437 Photographer: Schumaker, Byron | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-4437-02-35, President Nixon addressing a crowd at Kansas State University as part of the Alfred M. Landon Series on Public Issues. The President's remarks were being broadcast on radio and television. 9/6/1970, Manhattan, Kansas Kansas State University, interior. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Ron Ziegler, Alf M. Landon, Mrs. Alf M. Landon, other attendees.

  • 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-3836
      "Face the Nation" with George Meany (Pres. AFL-CIO) AND "Meet the Press" with Leonard Woodcock (Pres. UAW).
      All networks
      Runtime: 1:00
    • WHCA-3837
      "Issues & Answers" with Sec. of Labor Hodgson.
      All networks
      Runtime: 0:30
    • WHCA-3842
      Weekly News Summary.
      All networks
      Runtime: 01:04:30

      2. Chancellor: Israel and the Middle East; Israel peace talk boycott; United Arab Republic and USSR still building surface to air missile sites in cease-fire zone.. Time Code Start: 02:42. Keywords: Middle East, Mideast, war, Israeli. Network: NBC.

      3. Kaplow: Israel and the Middle East (from San Clemente, California). Time Code Start: --. Keywords: Middle East, Mideast, war, Israeli, Western White House, La Casa Pacifica. Network: NBC.

      4. Kalb: Middle East; Israel peace talk boycott; United Arab Republic and USSR still building surface to air missile sites in cease-fire zone.. Time Code Start: 05:38. Keywords: Middle East, Mideast, war. Network: CBS.

      5. Reasoner: Commission on Campus Unrest. Time Code Start: 06:50. Keywords: universities, colleges, demonstrations, rally, protesters, demonstraters, students, Vietnam War, anti-war. Network: CBS.

      6. Serafin: Commission on Campus Unrest. Time Code Start: --. Keywords: universities, colleges, demonstrations, rally, protesters, demonstraters, students, Vietnam War, anti-war. Network: CBS.

Context (External Sources)