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April 11, 1969

Introduction

This almanac page for Friday, April 11, 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.

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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.

    Appointments and Nominations

    • Indian Claims Commission (5 Weekly Comp. Pres. Doc. 545, April 11, 1969)
      Announcement of Intention To Nominate Brantley Blue to the Commission.

    Executive Orders

    Letters, Memorandums, Etc.

    • Transpacific Route Investigation (5 Weekly Comp. Pres. Doc. 545, April 11, 1969)
      Text of Letter From the President to John H. Crooker, Jr., Chairman of the Civil Aeronautics Board.

    Acts Approved by the President

    Digest of Other White House Announcements

    Following is a listing of items of general interest which were announced in the press but not made public as formal White House press releases during the period covered by this issue. Appointments requiring Senate approval are not included since they appear in the list of nominations submitted to the Senate, below.

    • The President met with delegates to the meetings of the North Atlantic Council at the Department of State. The President was host to the delegates at dinner at the White House in the evening.
    • Dr. Mahmaud Fawzi, personal emissary of President Nasser of the United Arab Republic, met with the President at the White House.

  • 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.

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.

  • 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. II, Organization and Management of U.S. Foreign Policy, 1969-1972

    The NSC System

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

    Foreign Assistance Policy, 1969-1972

    • 7. National Security Decision Memorandum 10 , Washington, April 11, 1969

      Source: National Archives, RG 59, S/S Files: Lot 83 D 305, NSDM 10. Limited Official Use. On February 19 Kissinger had circulated to the same addressees an earlier draft of this NSDM for their comment by March 3. A copy is attached to an April 4 memorandum from Poats to Hannah suggesting that Hannah take up with Rogers the key role of the Secretary of State in moving forward the foreign assistance papers. (Washington National Records Center, Agency for International Development, AID Administrator Files: FRC 286 73 A 518, IPS 7-1 NSC FY 69 April 1-30, 1969) A copy of Kissinger’s February 19 memorandum and the earlier draft of NSDM 10 is also attached to a February 25 memorandum from Raymond J. Albright to Hirschtritt and Petty at Treasury requesting their action. Albright also attached a copy of NSDM 4, which requested, on the President’s direction, preparation of a series of program analyses for designated countries and regions (none designated) to be used by the NSC as the basis for discussion and decision on policy and program issues. (Ibid., Department of the Treasury, Files of Under Secretary Volcker: FRC 56 79 A 15, AID-Secret)

    Trade and Commerce, 1969-1972

    Vol. XXIII, Arab-Israeli Dispute, 1969-1972

    The Rogers Plan

    • 20. National Security Study Memorandum 40 , Washington, April 11, 1969

      Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, NSC Institutional Files (H-Files), Box H–146, National Security Study Memoranda. Top Secret; Sensitive; Nodis. A copy was sent to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

    • 21. Memorandum of Conversation , Washington, April 11, 1969, 3:15 p.m.

      Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 635, Country Files, Middle East, UAR, Vol. II. Secret; Nodis. The meeting took place in the Oval Office. Saunders drafted the memorandum on April 15.

    Vol. XXIX, Eastern Mediterranean, 1969-1972

    Greece

    • 245. Memorandum of Conversation , Washington, April 11, 1969

      Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 593, Country Files—Middle East, Greece, Vol. I Jan 69–Oct 70. Secret. The meeting took place in Kissingerʼs office at the White House. Drafted by Saunders on April 22. Pipinelis was attending the NATO Ministerial meeting April 10–11.

    Vol. XLI, Western Europe; NATO, 1969-1972

    Western Europe Region and NATO

    • 12. Memorandum of Conversation , Washington, April 11, 1969

      Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 1321, Unfiled Material. Secret; Exdis. Cleveland transmitted the memorandum, which he derived from his notes, to Kissinger on April 22. (Ibid.) According to the President’s Daily Diary, the meeting lasted from 9:58 to 11:28 a.m. (Ibid., White House Central Files) The President also delivered a formal address to the ceremonial session of the NAC Ministerial meeting on April 10. The text of the address is in Public Papers: Nixon, 1969, pp. 272–276.

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

    Eighteen-Nation Disarmament Committee; Seabed Arms Control Treaty

    • 84. National Security Study Memorandum 41 , Washington, April 11, 1969

      The President directed that a report outlining both the positive and negative perspectives on the proposed plan to prohibit the use of nuclear and other weapons of mass destruction on the seabeds. Specifically, Nixon wanted an analysis of all alternate suggestions and their feasibility, possible influential factors, and whether seabed arms control was in the best interest of the U.S.

      Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 365, Subject Files, NSSMs (1–42). Confidential. Haig initialed the memorandum.

    Vol. E-4, Documents on Iran and Iraq, 1969-1972

    Iran 1969

    • 8. Memorandum of Conversation , Washington, April 11, 1969

      In conversation with the President’s Assistant for National Security Affairs, Kissinger, the Shah warned of Soviet objectives in the Near East, and touched on Vietnam, the Arab-Israeli dispute, and oil issues.

      Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 601, Country Files, Middle East, Iran, Vol. I, 1/20/69–5/31/70. Secret. Drafted by Saunders on April 11. The meeting took place at the Iranian Embassy Residence. According to the President’s Daily Diary, the Shah met privately with Nixon from 2:37 to 3:20 p.m. on April 1. No other record of the meeting was found. (Ibid., White House Central Files, President’s Daily Diary.)

    Vol. E-10, Documents on American Republics, 1969-1972

    Cuba

    • 199. Memorandum of Conversation, Washington, April 11, 1969, 5 p.m. , Washington, April 11, 1969, 5 p.m.

      In a meeting with Under Secretary Johnson, Swiss Ambassador Felix Schnyder reported on Ambassador Fischli’s discussions with Cuban officials, particularly concerning hijacking. According to Schnyder, the Cuban Government had indicated that the problem might be dealt with through informal measures, as opposed to a formal agreement.

      Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 780, Country Files, Latin America, Cuba, Vol. I. Secret; Nodis. Drafted by Fitzgerald. On April 16, Nachmanoff forwarded a copy of the memorandum of conversation to Kissinger, who signed an April 18 memorandum to the President summarizing it. (Ibid.)

    Peru

    • 592. Memorandum From the President’s Assistant for National Security Affairs (Kissinger) to President Nixon, Washington, April 11, 1969. , Washington, April 11, 1969

      Kissinger requested that Nixon authorize the CIA to explore whether a large consortium could buy out IPC assets.

      Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 794, Country Files, Latin America, Peru, IPC (DAD [Donald A. Dennis]). Secret. Sent for action. Nixon approved the recommendation. Helm’s study is published as Document 591. There is no evidence that the US Government explored the option of a cash payment to President Velasco. Although IPC never received direct compensation from the Peruvian Government, in early 1974 it agreed to give lump-sum payments to the U.S. Government with subsequent distribution to various companies who had lost assets through expropriation. For further information, see Shane Hunt, “Direct Foreign Investment in Peru: New Rules for an Old Game,” in Abraham F. Lowenthal, ed., The Peruvian Experiment—Continuity and Change under Military Rule, pp. 302–349.

    • 593. National Security Decision Memorandum 11, Washington, April 11, 1969. , Washington, April 11, 1969

      In this National Security Decision Memorandum (NSDM), President’s Assistant for National Security Affairs Kissinger transmitted President Nixon’s decision to defer application of the Hickenlooper Amendment with respect to Peru. Nixon directed preparation of a campaign to generate pro-United States support in the region, and to increase pressure on Peru to settle the IPC dispute.

      Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, NSC Institutional Files (H-Files), Box H–209, NSDM 11. Secret. A copy was sent to the Secretaries of Agriculture and Commerce.

    • 594. National Security Study Memorandum 42, Washington, April 11, 1969. , Washington, April 11, 1969

      In this National Security Decision Memorandum (NSDM), President’s Assistant for National Security Affairs Kissinger transmitted President Nixon’s directive to the NSC to prepare a plan to implement NSDM 11, and to get Peru to agree to solve the fisheries and overflight problems in a manner acceptable to the United States. In addition, he requested alternative plans be drawn up that would assess the gains and risks for the United States in the event that the IPC controversy could not be resolved and in case of a resolution of the controversy.

      Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, NSC Institutional Files (H-Files), Box H–36, Review Group, East-West Trade—Peru, 5/7/69. Secret. Annex 1 of the April 22 Study is printed as Document 596.

  • 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-0749 Photographer: Durrence | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-0749-, President Nixon's valet, Manolo Sanchez and his wife Fina Sanchez. 4/11/1969, Washington, D.C. White House Grounds. Manolo Sanchez, Fina Sanchez.

    Roll WHPO-0750 Photographer: unknown | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-0750-, Copy for Steve Bull of a photo of a Remington painting. 4/11/1969, unknown

    Roll WHPO-0768 Photographer: Durrence | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-0768-, Vice President Agnew with unidentified foreign visitors. 4/11/1969, Washington, D.C. Executive Office Building, Office of the Vice President. Spiro Agnew, unidentified dignitaries.

    Roll WHPO-0769 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-0769-, President Nixon at the NATO Ministerial Meeting with Secretary of State William Rogers, Henry Kissinger, Secretary of Defense Melvin Laird, Assistant Secretary of State For European Affairs Martin J. Hillenbrand, Ambassador Harlan Cleveland, Counselor Richard Pedersen, and Foreign Ministers of the NATO countries. 4/11/1969, Washington, D.C. State Department, Conference Room 1107. Clearly identified: President Nixon, William Rogers, Melvin Laird, Henry Kissinger, Martin J. Hillenbrand ( Assistant Secretary of State For European Affairs); Ambassador Harlan Cleveland; Reported present in the PDD: Counselor Richard Pedersen; Gerhard Schroeder (Defense Minister Germany); Panaghiotis Pipinelis (Foreign Minister Greece); Bjarni Benediktsson (Prime Minister Iceland); Pietro Nenni (Foreign Minister Italy); Luigi Gui (Defense Minister Italy); Gaston Thorn (Foreign Minister Luxenbourg); Joseph Luns (Foreign Minister Netherlands); Willem den Toom (Defense Minister Netherlands); John Lyng (Foreign Minister Norway); Otto Grieg Tidemand (Defense Minister Norway); Alberto Franco Nogueira (Foreign Minister Portugal); Ihsan Sabri Caglayangil (Foreign Minister Turkey); Ahmet Topaloglu (Defense Minister Turkey); Michael Stewart, Foreign Minister (United Kingdom); Denis Healey, Defense Minister (United Kingdom); President of the North Atlantic Council Willy Brandt (Foreign Minister of Germany); International Staff: Manlio Brosio, NATO Secretary General.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-0769-00A, President Nixon at the NATO Ministerial Meeting with Secretary of State William Rogers, Henry Kissinger, Secretary of Defense Melvin Laird, Assistant Secretary of State For European Affairs, Hillenbrand, Ambassador Cleveland, Counselor Pedersen, and Foreign Ministers of the NATO countries. 4/11/1969, Washington, D.C. State Department, Conference Room 1107. President Nixon, William Rogers, Melvin Laird, Henry Kissinger, Hillenbrand ( Assistant Secretary of State For European Affairs); Ambassador Cleveland, Counselor Pedersen (Netherlands); Gerhard Schroeder (Defense Minister Germany); Panaghiotis Pipinelis (Foreign Minister Greece); Bjarni Benediktsson (Prime Minister Iceland); Pietro Nenni (Foreign Minister Italy); Luigi Gui (Defense Minister Italy); Gaston Thorn (Foreign Minister Luxenbourg); Joseph Luns (Foreign Minister Netherlands); Willem den Toom (Defense Minister Netherlands); John Lyng (Foreign Minister Norway); Otto Grieg Tidemand (Defense Minister Norway); Alberto Franco Nogueira (Foreign Minister Portugal); Ihsan Sabri Caglayangil (Foreign Minister Turkey); Ahmet Topaloglu (Defense Minister Turkey); Michael Stewart, Foreign Minister (United Kingdom); Denis Healey, Defense Minister (United Kingdom); President of the North Atlantic Council Willy Brandt (Foreign Minister of Germany); International Staff: Manlio Brosio, NATO Secretary General.

    Roll WHPO-0770 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-0770-, President Nixon walking back to the Oval office porch area with an unidentified man. 4/11/1969, Washington, D.C. White House, grounds. President Nixon, unidentified man.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-0770-00A-04A, President Nixon, Secretary of State William Rogers, and Secretary of Defense Melvin Laird confer while seated at the table during the NATO Ministerial Meeting. 4/11/1969, Washington, D.C. State Department, Conference Room 1107. President Nixon, William Rogers, Melvin Laird.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-0770-01A, President Nixon, Secretary of State William Rogers, and Secretary of Defense Melvin Laird confer while seated at the table during the NATO Ministerial Meeting. 4/11/1969, Washington, D.C. State Department, Conference Room 1107. President Nixon, William Rogers, Melvin Laird.

    Roll WHPO-0772 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-0772-, President Nixon seated at his Oval office desk during a meeting with newly elected California Congressman Barry Goldwater, Jr., son of Senator Barry Goldwater. 4/11/1969, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office and West Portico. President Nixon, Rep Barry Goldwater, Jr.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-0772-14, President Nixon seated at his Oval office desk during a meeting with newly elected California Congressman Barry Goldwater, Jr., son of Senator Barry Goldwater. 4/11/1969, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, Rep. Barry Goldwater, Jr.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-0772-32, President Nixon and newly elected California Congressman Barry Goldwater, Jr., (son of Senator Barry Goldwater), standing outside the Oval office on the portico admiring the garden view. 4/11/1969, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office West Portico. President Nixon, Rep. Barry Goldwater, Jr.

  • 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.

    H - White House Staff Member Recordings

    • WHCA-SR-H-701 B
      Meeting in Dr. Moynihan's office [continued from H-701A]. (4/11/1969)

      Keywords: meetings

      Original Format: 1/4-inch reel-to-reel audiotape. Original source type: Original.
    • WHCA-SR-H-701A
      Meeting in Dr. Moynihan's office. (4/11/1969)

      Runtime: 2:00:00

      Keywords: meetings

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

    P - Formal Presidential Remarks

    • WHCA-SR-P-690404
      Remarks by President Nixon to NATO FM's meeting with Secretary Rogers, ML, Manlio Brosio. (4/11/1969)

      Runtime: 1:21:00

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

Context (External Sources)