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April 19, 1971

Introduction

This almanac page for Monday, April 19, 1971, 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: Sunday, April 18, 1971

Next Date: Tuesday, April 20, 1971

Schedule and Public 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. V, United Nations, 1969-1972

    Chinese Representation in the United Nations

    • 347. National Security Study Memorandum 124, Washington, April 19, 1971

      Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 365, Subject Files, NSSMs 104–206. Top Secret. A copy was sent to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

    Vol. XI, South Asia Crisis, 1971

    South Asia Crisis, 1971

    • 32. Minutes of Senior Review Group Meeting, Washington, April 19, 1971, 3:10-4:10 p.m.

      Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, NSC Institutional Files (H-Files), Box H–112, SRG Minutes, Originals, 1971. Secret. No drafting information appears on the minutes. The meeting was held in the White House Situation Room. Another record of this meeting was prepared in OASD/ISA by James Noyes. (Washington National Record Center, RG 330, OSD Files, FRC 330 76 0197, Box 74, Pakistan 092 (Jan–Jul) 1971) David Blee of the CIA also prepared a brief record of the meeting. (Central Intelligence Agency Files, Job 80–M01044A, Box 1, Folder 9, DCI Helms: Various Subjects)

    Vol. XVII, China, 1969-1972

    China,January-September 1971

    Vol. XIX, Part 1, Korea, 1969-1972

    Republic of Korea Troops in Vietnam and Force Modernization, April 1971-December 1972

    Vol. XX, Southeast Asia, 1969-1972

    Thailand

    Vol. XL, Germany and Berlin, 1969-1972

    Germany and Berlin, 1969-1972

  • 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 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.

    Cabinet Room

    Oval Office

    White House Telephone

  • 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-6076 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-6076-04A-25A, President Nixon walking in the Rose Garden, framed by a blossoming tree. 4/19/1971, Washington, D.C. White House, Rose Garden. President Nixon.

    Roll WHPO-6077 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-6077-02A-17A, Clark MacGregor with new members of his staff and their families. 4/19/1971, Washington, D.C. unknown. Clark MacGregor, staff members, families.

    Roll WHPO-6078 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-6078-02A-21A, Pat Nixon presenting the Teacher of the Year award to Martha Stringfellow, with the assistance of U.S. Commissioner of Education Sidney Marland and South Carolina State Superintendent Cyril Busbee. 4/19/1971, Washington, D.C. White House, Blue Room. Pat Nixon, Martha Stringfellow, Sidney Marland, Cyril Busbee, guests.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-6078-02A-21A, Pat Nixon presenting the Teacher of the Year award to Martha Stringfellow, with the assistance of U.S. Commissioner of Education Sidney Marland and South Carolina State Superintendent Cyril Busbee. 4/19/1971, Washington, D.C. White House, Blue Room. Pat Nixon, Martha Stringfellow, Sidney Marland, Cyril Busbee, guests.

    Roll WHPO-6079 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-6079-02A-23A, Pat Nixon presenting the Teacher of the Year award to Martha Stringfellow, with the assistance of U.S. Commissioner of Education Sidney Marland and South Carolina State Superintendent Cyril Busbee. 4/19/1971, Washington, D.C. Blue Room, White House. Pat Nixon, Martha Stringfellow, Sidney Marland, Cyril Busbee.

    Roll WHPO-6080 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-6080-04-13, President Nixon being greeted by Virginia Governor Linwood Holton. 4/19/1971, Williamsburg, Virginia Williamsburg Inn, helipad. President Nixon, Linwood Holton, Republican governors, crowd.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-6080-14-19, President Nixon greeting people in the crowd waiting to greet him upon his arrival by helicopter. 4/19/1971, Williamsburg, Virginia Williamsburg Inn, helipad. President Nixon, Linwood Holton, Republican governors, crowd.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-6080-17, President Nixon greeting children in the crowd after his arrival by helicopter. A boom microphone is visible nearby. 4/19/1971, Williamsburg, Virginia Williamsburg Inn helipad. President Nixon, crowd, children.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-6080-20-33, President Nixon addressing the Republican Governors' Conference. 4/19/1971, Williamsburg, Virginia Williamsburg Conference Center. President Nixon, Linwood Holton, Republican governors, crowd.

    Roll WHPO-6081 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-6081-03A-18A, President Nixon addressing the Republican Governors' Conference and exiting the Conference Center. 4/19/1971, Williamsburg, Virginia Williamsburg Conference Center. President Nixon, Republican governors, crowd, band, aides.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-6081-19A-24A, President Nixon exiting the Conference Center. 4/19/1971, Williamsburg, Virginia Williamsburg Conference Center. President Nixon, Republican governors, crowd, band, aides.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-6081-25A-30A, President Nixon listening to band and greeting people in the crowd prior to departure. 4/19/1971, Williamsburg, Virginia Williamsburg Inn, helipad. President Nixon, Republican governors, crowd, band, aides.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-6081-26A, President Nixon greeting the crowd while campaigning. A young boy holds the American flag and a young person holds up a sign saying "FOR REAL PEACE, NIXON IN '72.". 4/19/1971, Williamsburg, Virginia Williamsburg Inn helipad. President Nixon, crowd.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-6081-31A-33A, President Nixon, Governor Linwood Holton (Virginia), and aides stand beside a presidential helicopter. 4/19/1971, Williamsburg, Virginia Williamsburg Inn, helipad. President Nixon, Republican governors, crowd, band, aides, Linwood Holton, helicopter.

    Roll WHPO-6082 Photographer: Schumacher, Karl | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-6082-01-09, White House exterior, flowers in bloom. 4/19/1971, Washington, D.C. Lafayette Square.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-6082-10-12, White House Rose Garden. 4/19/1971, Washington, D.C. White House, Rose Garden.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-6082-11, White House Rose Garden with multicolored tulips and white trees in full bloom. 4/19/1971, Washington, D.C. White House, Rose Garden.

    Roll WHPO-6083 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-6083-03-07, President Nixon sitting at his desk, with Senator John McClellan standing next to him. 4/19/1971, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, John McClellan.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-6083-07, President Nixon seated at his Oval Office desk signing a document while Senator John McClellan stands nearby. 4/19/1971, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, John McClellan.

    Roll WHPO-6084 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-6084-03-10, President Nixon seated informally in the Oval Office during a meeting with Senator John McClellan, Clark MacGregor and Kenneth BeLieu. 4/19/1971, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, John McClellan, Clark MacGregor, Kenneth BeLieu.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-6084-07A, President Nixon seated informally in the Oval Office during a meeting with Senator John McClellan. 4/19/1971, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, John McClellan.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-6084-09A, President Nixon seated informally in the Oval Office during a meeting with Senator John McClellan, Clark MacGregor and Kenneth BeLieu. 4/19/1971, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, John McClellan, Clark MacGregor, Kenneth BeLieu.

    Roll WHPO-6085 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-6085-03-17, President Nixon with Sen. Robert Taft and officials of the Robert A. Taft Institute of Government. 4/19/1971, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, Robert Taft, Mrs. Preston Davie, Thomas Evans, Taft Institute trustees and officers.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-6085-18-28, President Nixon with Sen. Robert Taft and officials of the Robert A. Taft Institute of Government outdoors. 4/19/1971, Washington, D.C. White House, Rose Garden. President Nixon, Robert Taft, Mrs. Preston Davie, Thomas Evans, Taft Institute trustees and officers.

    Roll WHPO-6086 Photographer: Kightlinger, Jack | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-6086-03-07, President Nixon addressing the 80th Continental Congress of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR). 4/19/1971, Washington, D.C. Daughters of the American Revolution Constitution Hall. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Mrs. Erwin Seimes, DAR officials, Convention attendees, unidentified man, aides.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-6086-08-10, President Nixon and Pat Nixon with Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) President-General Mrs. Erwin Seimes. 4/19/1971, Washington, D.C. Daughters of the American Revolution Constitution Hall. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Mrs. Erwin Seimes, DAR officials, Convention attendees, unidentified man, aides.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-6086-11, President Nixon and Pat Nixon greeting a crowd of Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) 80th Continental Congress attendees. 4/19/1971, Washington, D.C. Daughters of the American Revolution Constitution Hall. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Mrs. Erwin Seimes, DAR officials, Convention attendees, unidentified man, aides.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-6086-11-12, President Nixon and Pat Nixon greeting a crowd of Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) 80th Continental Congress attendees. 4/19/1971, Washington, D.C. Daughters of the American Revolution Constitution Hall. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Mrs. Erwin Seimes, DAR officials, Convention attendees, unidentified man, aides.

    Roll WHPO-6087 Photographer: Kightlinger, Jack | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-6087-02A-14A, President Nixon addressing the 80th Continental Congress of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR). 4/19/1971, Washington, D.C. Daughters of the American Revolution Constitution Hall. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, DAR officials.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-6087-10, President Nixon addressing the 80th Continental Congress of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR). 4/19/1971, Washington, D.C. Daughters of the American Revolution Constitution Hall. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, DAR officials.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-6087-16A-17A, President Nixon standing with Pat Nixon in front of the 80th Continental Congress of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR). 4/19/1971, Washington, D.C. Daughters of the American Revolution Constitution Hall. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, DAR officials.

    Roll WHPO-6088 Photographer: Kightlinger, Jack | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-6088-04-11, President Nixon meeting with members of the AFL-CIO Building and Construction Trades Executive Council. 4/19/1971, Washington, D.C. White House, Cabinet Room. President Nixon, Executive Council members.

    Roll WHPO-6089 Photographer: Kightlinger, Jack | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-6089-02A-12A, President Nixon seated with members of the AFL-CIO Building and Construction Trades Executive Council. 4/19/1971, Washington, D.C. White House, Cabinet Room. President Nixon, Executive Council members.

    Roll WHPO-6090 Photographer: Kightlinger, Jack | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-6090-02A-11A, President Nixon standing with members of the AFL-CIO Building and Construction Trades Executive Council. 4/19/1971, Washington, D.C. White House, Rose Garden. President Nixon, Executive Council members.

  • 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.

    C - First Lady

    • WHCA-SR-C-066
      First Lady presentation of the National Teacher of the Year Award, with Sidney Marland, Dr. Christian, Bill Arthur, Mrs. Stringfellow, Dr. Cecil Busbee, Strom Thurmond, Tom Getys and Mr. Nuntley. (4/19/1971, Blue Room, The White House)

      Runtime: 0:23

      Production credits: Audio feed supplied by WHCA; Recorded by DAS (initials of WHCA engineer)

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

    I - Various Administration Events

    • WHCA-SR-I-068
      Today show with Representative Paul McCloskey (Republican-CA). (4/19/1971, Washington, D.C.)

      Runtime: 13:00

      Keywords: Television

      Production credits: Audio feed supplied by "VTR"; Recorded by BAC (initials of WHCA engineer)

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

    P - Formal Presidential Remarks

    • WHCA-SR-P-710410
      Remarks by President Nixon at Republican Governors Conference in Williamsburg. (4/19/1971)

      Runtime: 27:30:00

      Original Format: 1/4-inch reel-to-reel audiotape. Original source type: Original.
    • WHCA-SR-P-710411
      Remarks by President Nixon at opening meeting of the DAR in Constitution Hall, Washington, DC. (4/19/1971)

      Runtime: 20:50

      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-4287
      "Black Perspective On The News". Carol Channing, Attorney-General John Mitchell.
      Group W Productions
      Runtime: 00:30:10
    • WHCA-4288
      "ABC Evening News" AND "Mission Possible: They Care About America".
      ALL NETWORKS
      Runtime: 01:30:42
    • WHCA-4300
      Weekly News Summary, Tape I. John Kerry.
      ALL NETWORKS
      Runtime: 01:34:02

      14. Smith/Jarriel: President Nixon at Republican Governors Conference. Time Code Start: 24:15. Keywords: Presidents, speeches, Governors, conferences, meetings. Network: ABC.

      15. Smith/Baker: Vets protest. Time Code Start: 26:44. Keywords: military, veterans, demonstrations, rally, protesters, demonstraters, students, Vietnam War, anti-war. Network: ABC.

      16. Mith/Bergman: White House Youth Conference. Time Code Start: 28:45. Keywords: Presidents, young people, issues, voting age, registrations, conferences, meetings, jobs, employment, drugs, drug abuse, teenagers, teens. Network: ABC.

      17. Smith/Clark: FBI; (Senators Muskie and McGovern). Time Code Start: 31:40. Keywords: Federal Bureau of Investigations, government, organizations, crime, espionage, spying, investigations. Network: ABC.

      18. Smith: Commentary on FBI Director J. Edgar Hoover. Time Code Start: 34:56. Keywords: Federal Bureau of Investigations, organizations, leaders. Network: ABC.

      19. Smith: Vice President Agnew and People's Republic of China. Time Code Start: 36:35. Keywords: People's Republic of China, Vice Presidents, statements. Network: ABC.

      20. Brinkley: President Nixon speech at National Republican Governors Conference, U.S. can't tolerate present welfare load; Welfare System failure, disgrace to American spirit. Time Code Start: 37:09. Keywords: Presidents, speeches, Governors, conferences, criticisms, Family Assistance Programs, government aid, financial aid, health and welfare assistance. Network: NBC.

      21. Brady: Vietnam; Saigon, Vietnam; South Vietnam's Vice President Ky. Time Code Start: 39:42. Keywords: South Vietnam, Vice Presidents, travel, trips, Washington, D. C., Vietnam War. Network: NBC.

      22. Chancellor: Murphy and Steele on Vietnam and drugs. Time Code Start: 42:30. Keywords: pharmaceuticals, medicines, drugs, drug abuse, narcotics, heroin, marijuana, alcohol, alcoholism, addicts, addiction, prevention, programs. Network: NBC.

      23. Brinkley: Vietnam Vets Against the War demonstration in Washington, D.C.; Representative McCloskey says speak to Congressmen, Representative Bella Abzug. Time Code Start: 42:55. Keywords: Vietnam War, veterans, demonstrations, rallys, protests, protesters, demonstraters, demonstrators, Vietnam War, anti-war. Network: NBC.

      24. Brinkley: FBI spying; Senators give their opinions; Senator McGovern, Ervin, Republican National Chairman Bob Dole. Time Code Start: 44:50. Keywords: Federal Bureau of Investigations, surveillance, espionage, spying, Senate, debates. Network: NBC.

      25. Briggs: President Nixon's Conference on Youth (E. Richardson). Time Code Start: 45:33. Keywords: Presidents, young people, issues, voting age, registrations, conferences, meetings, jobs, employment, drugs, drug abuse, teenagers, teens. Network: NBC.

      26. Chancellor: Vice President Agnew on People's Republic of China. Time Code Start: 48:13. Keywords: People's Republic of China, Vice Presidents, statements. Network: NBC.

      27. Rich: In Peking, China. Time Code Start: 48:43. Keywords: People's Republic of China, cities. Network: NBC.

      28. Morton: Vietnam vets. Time Code Start: 51:20. Keywords: Vietnam War, veterans. Network: CBS.

      29. Cronkite: Vietnam; troop amounts; drugs; South Vietnam's Vice President Ky. Time Code Start: 54:53. Keywords: South Vietnam, Vice Presidents, pharmaceuticals, medicines, drugs, drug abuse, narcotics, heroin, marijuana, alcohol, alcoholism, addicts, addiction, prevention, programs. Network: CBS.

      30. Cronkite/Rather: President Nixon on welfare. Time Code Start: 56:50. Keywords: Presidents, speeches, Family Assistance Programs, government aid, financial aid, health and welfare assistance. Network: CBS.

      31. Douglas: Elliot Richardson at White House Youth Conference. Time Code Start: 59:15. Keywords: young people, issues, voting age, registrations, conferences, meetings, jobs, employment, drugs, drug abuse, teenagers, teens, advisors. Network: CBS.

      32. Cronkite: George McGovern criticized Hoover. Time Code Start: 61:12. Keywords: Presidential elections, campaigns, campaigning, candidates. Network: CBS.

      33. Cronkite: Senator Proxmire on the C-505. Time Code Start: 61:46. Keywords: Senators, statements, aircrapt. Network: CBS.

      34. Morley Safer: Red China. Time Code Start: 62:41. Keywords: People's Republic of China. Network: CBS.

      35. Cronkite: Vice President Agnew on Red China. Time Code Start: 65:32. Keywords: Vice Presidents, speeches, People's Republic of China. Network: CBS.

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