April 11, 1971

The Daily Diary files represent a consolidated record of the President's activities. Visit the finding aid to learn more.

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The President's day began at Camp David, Maryland

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.

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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.

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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)
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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.

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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-4, Documents on Iran and Iraq, 1969-1972

Iran 1971

• 124. Letter from the Shah of Iran to President Nixon, Tehran, April 11, 1971

  At the behest of the UAR Government, the Shah urged President Nixon to pressure Israel to accept an Arab-Israeli peace settlement based on UNSC Resolution 242, Secretary Roger’s peace plan, and Ambassador Gunnar Jarring’s proposals.
  
  Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 755, Presidential Correspondence, Iran, M.R. Pahlavi, Shah of Iran Correspondence. No classification marking.

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.

The White House Tapes are sound recordings of President Richard Nixon's telephone conversations and of meetings held in the Oval Office and the Cabinet Room in the White House, the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building (OEOB), the Lincoln Sitting Room in the residence section of the White House, and several locations at the Presidential retreat at Camp David, Maryland. These recordings document many of the major events and decisions of the Nixon Administration from February 16, 1971 to July 18, 1973. Visit the White House Tapes finding aid to learn about the taping system's operation and archival processing.

White House Telephone

• 1-65; Unknown between 8:12 p.m. & 9:19 p.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); White House operator
• 1-66; 9:19 p.m. - 9:21 p.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Colson, Charles W.

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-6018 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: Color

• Frame(s): WHPO-6018-02A, President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Tricia Nixon, Edward Cox, Julie Eisenhower, David Eisenhower, and former First Lady Mamie Eisenhower pose for a group portrait in front of Thurmont United Methodist Church after Easter Sunday Services. 4/11/1971, Thurmont, Maryland Thurmont United Methodist Church, entrance. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Tricia Nixon, Edward Cox, Julie Eisenhower, David Eisenhower, Mamie Eisenhower.
• Frame(s): WHPO-6018-03A-30A, President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Tricia Nixon, Edward Cox, Julie Eisenhower, David Eisenhower, and former First Lady Mamie Eisenhower pose for a group portrait in front of Thurmont United Methodist Church after Easter Sunday Services. 4/11/1971, Thurmont, Maryland Thurmont United Methodist Church, entrance. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Tricia Nixon, Edward Cox, Julie Eisenhower, David Eisenhower, Mamie Eisenhower.
• Frame(s): WHPO-6018-17, President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Tricia Nixon, Edward Cox, Julie Eisenhower, David Eisenhower, and former First Lady Mamie Eisenhower pose for a group portrait in front of Thurmont United Methodist Church after Easter Sunday Services. 4/11/1971, Thurmont, Maryland Thurmont United Methodist Church, entrance. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Tricia Nixon, Edward Cox, Julie Eisenhower, David Eisenhower, Mamie Eisenhower.

Roll WHPO-6019 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: Color

• Frame(s): WHPO-6019-03-12, President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Tricia Nixon, Edward Cox, Julie Eisenhower, David Eisenhower, and Mamie Eisenhower leaving church after Easter Sunday Services. 4/11/1971, Thurmont, Maryland Thurmont United Methodist Church, entrance. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Tricia Nixon, Edward Cox, Julie Eisenhower, David Eisenhower, Mamie Eisenhower, unidentified couple.
• Frame(s): WHPO-6019-07, President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Tricia Nixon, Edward Cox, Julie Eisenhower, David Eisenhower, and former First Lady Mamie Eisenhower pose for a group portrait in front of Thurmont United Methodist Church after Easter Sunday Services. 4/11/1971, Thurmont, Maryland Thurmont United Methodist Church, entrance. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Tricia Nixon, Edward Cox, Julie Eisenhower, David Eisenhower, Mamie Eisenhower, unidentified men.

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-4268
  "Face The Nation" AND "Meet The Press". Phil Brady.
  NBC
  Runtime: 00:58:52
• WHCA-4269
  "Comment". Senator Birch Bayh.
  WETA,WCET, Los Angeles
  Runtime: 00:28:59
• WHCA-4282
  Weekly News Summary, Tape I.
  ALL NETWORKS
  Runtime: 01:33:28
  
  5. Brinkley: Senator Scott on withdrawals; Congress and Vice President Agnew on the war in Vietnam. Time Code Start: 14:01. Keywords: Vietnam War, troops, withdrawals. Network: NBC.
  
  6. Chancellor: The war in Vietnam. Time Code Start: 15:09. Keywords: Vietnam War. Network: NBC.
  
  7. Brinkley/Briggs: The changing Southern government; Governor West of South Carolina. Time Code Start: 16:25. Keywords: Governors, Gubernatorial, elections, campaigns, campaigning, candidates. Network: NBC.
  
  8. Wallace: Indochina report. Time Code Start: 20:36. Keywords: Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam War. Network: CBS.

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The Vanderbilt Television News Archive is the world's most extensive and complete archive of television news. They have been recording, preserving and providing access to television news broadcasts of the national networks since August 5, 1968.

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