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April 28, 1970

Introduction

This almanac page for Tuesday, April 28, 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: Monday, April 27, 1970

Next Date: Wednesday, April 29, 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 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.

    Letters, Memorandums, Etc.

    • Presidential Cabin Cruisers (6 Weekly Comp. Pres. Doc. 591, April 28, 1970)
      The President's Letter to the Secretary of Defense Deactivating the Cruisers "Patricia" and "Julie."
    • Higher Education (6 Weekly Comp. Pres. Doc. 592, April 28, 1970)
      Letter to the President From Dr. Nathan M. Pusey, President of the Association of American Universities, Together With a Reply to Dr. Pusey From Dr. Daniel P. Moynihan, Counsellor to the President.

    Proclamations

    Checklist of White House Press Releases

    The releases listed below, made public by the Office of the White House Press Secretary during the period covered by this issue, are not included in the issue.

    • Fact sheet on the Presidential cabin cruisers.
    • Press conference of Dr. Daniel P. Moynihan, Counsellor to the President, on his letter to Dr. Nathan M. Pusey, President of the Association of American Universities.

    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.

    • Representatives of the American Society of Association Executives called on the President at the White House.
    • Representatives of the following organizations called on the President at the White House: the Air Force Association, American Ordnance Association, American Security Council, Association of the United States Army, Marine Corps League, Military Order of World Wars, National Guard Association of the United States, National Rifle Association of America, Navy League of the United States, Reserve Officers Association of the United States, and Retired Officers Association, Inc.
    • The President today announced the appointment of the following as members of the National Advisory Council on Supplementary Centers and Services: Lester J. Harman, of Chicago, Ill.; John Kleffner, of Oklahoma City, Okla.; and Herbert W. Wey, of Boone, N.C.

  • 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.

  • The Congressional Record is the official daily record of the debates and proceedings of the U.S. Congress.

  • Argued

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

    Managing the Department of State

    Vol. VI, Vietnam, January 1969-July 1970

    Vietnam, January 1969-July 1970

    • 267. Memorandum of Meeting , Washington, April 28, 1970

      Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, White House Special Files, President’s Office Files, Box 3, Memorandum for the President, Beginning April 26, 1970. Top Secret; Sensitive. Kissinger describes this meeting in White House Years, p. 502, and prints it on p. 1485. On April 27 at 5:34 p.m., Kissinger told the President that it was Mitchell’s view that Laird and Rogers had to know that the President was considering the attack on COSVN, noting that Laird waylaid Mitchell and warned against it. Nixon asked if Kissinger had talked to anyone besides Mitchell. Kissinger replied he had talked to Helms and Wheeler who would support the move into the Parrot’s Beak. The President then stated that Rogers briefed him on his testimony before Fulbright: “One thing certainly happened: Rogers is selling the Parrot’s Beak to the Senators since we moved into the COSVN thing.” Kissinger agreed with the President that they would “take heat” for the decision. The President responded: “You take the heat if you don’t do anything. You take it for the Parrot’s Beak, COSVN. Rogers and Mansfield will attack us for COSVN. If we lose the whole thing, what will they say?” Kissinger replied that “Vietnamization is a failure.” Nixon replied: “We are not going to lose that way.” (Transcript of telephone conversation between Nixon and Kissinger, April 27; Library of Congress, Manuscript Division, Kissinger Papers, Box 363, Telephone Conversations, Chronological File)

    • 269. Notes of Washington Special Actions Group Meeting , Washington, April 28, 1970

      Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, NSC Institutional Files (H-Files), Box H–073, WSAG Meeting, Principals, 4/28/70. No classification marking. The notes were apparently handwritten by Kennedy of the NSC staff.

    • 270. National Security Decision Memorandum 58 , Washington, April 28, 1970

      Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, NSC Institutional Files (H-Files), Box H–073, WSAG Meeting, Principals, 4/28/70. Top Secret; Sensitive; Principals Only. A copy was sent to Wheeler.

    Vol. XXI, Chile, 1969-1973

    A Spoiling Operation: The 1970 Chilean Presidential Election, January 1-September 4, 1970

    Vol. XXXII, SALT I, 1969-1972

    Round Two at Vienna, April 18-August 13, 1970

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

    Cuba

    • 216. Memorandum From Viron P. Vaky of the National Security Council Staff to the President’s Assistant for National Security Affairs (Kissinger), Washington, April 28, 1970. , Washington, April 28, 1970

      National Security Council staff member Vaky reported that the Miami-based Cuban exile organization, Alpha–66, had launched an unsuccessful raid against Cuba. Vaky recommended that a meeting of the Washington Special Actions Group be convened to consider contingencies for responding to potential attacks against Guantánamo.

      Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 780, Country Files, Latin America, Cuba, Vol. II, 1970. Secret. Sent for action. On May 4, Kissinger responded affirmatively to Vaky’s suggestion of a WSAG meeting. Attached but not published are Tabs A, B, and C. Tab A is an April 22 memorandum and Tab B is an April 24 telegram to the White House Situation Room. Tab C is an April 22 telegram from COMNAVBASE GTMO to CINLANTFLT.

  • 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-3427 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-3427-02A-04A, President Nixon meeting with Ambassador to France, Arthur K. Watson. 4/28/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, Mr. Watson.

    Roll WHPO-3428 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-3428-01-03, President Nixon meeting with members of a number of military and patriotic groups. 4/28/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, Cabinet Room. President Nixon, Robert Minton, John Fisher, George Dyer, William Smedberg, James Deerwin, James Cantwell, Charles Dodge, Louis Lucas, Carlton, James Straubel, George Hardy, James Chapman, William Ghormley, Albert Horwath, Edward Banje.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-3428-03, President Nixon meeting with members of military and patriotic groups. 4/28/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, Cabinet Room. President Nixon, Robert Minton, John Fisher, George Dyer, William Smedberg, James Deerwin, James Cantwell, Charles Dodge, Louis Lucas, Carlton, James Straubel, George Hardy, James Chapman, William Ghormley, Albert Horwath, Edward Banje.

    Roll WHPO-3429 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-3429-03-11, View of White House grounds from North Portico. 4/28/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, North Portico. none.

    Roll WHPO-3430 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-3430-02-19, President Nixon meeting with Ambassador to France, Arthur K. Watson. 4/28/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, Rose Garden. President Nixon, Ambassador Watson.

    Roll WHPO-3431 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-3431-03A-05A, President Nixon meeting with the U.S. Ambassador to France, Arthur K. Watson. 4/28/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, Rose Garden. President Nixon, Ambassador Watson.

    Roll WHPO-3432 Photographer: Grove, Andrew | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-3432-02A-12A, Tricia Nixon at a decommissioning ceremony of the Presidential yachts. 4/28/1970, Washington, D.C. Navy Yard. Tricia Nixon, Helen Thomas, Navy Personnel.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-3432-11A, Tricia Nixon at a decommissioning ceremony of the Presidential yachts. Holding a wood name plaque with Julie written on it. 4/28/1970, Washington, D.C. Navy Yard. Tricia Nixon, Helen Thomas, Navy Personnel.

    Roll WHPO-3433 Photographer: Grove, Andrew | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-3433-04-17, Tricia Nixon at a decommissioning ceremony of the Presidential yachts. 4/28/1970, Washington, D.C. Navy shipyard. Tricia Nixon, Helen Thomas, Navy Personnel.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-3433-12, Tricia Nixon at the decommissioning of the Presidential yachts. Two wood name sign plaques on table read "Julie" and "Patricia". 4/28/1970, Washington, D.C. Navy shipyard. Tricia Nixon, Helen Thomas, Navy Personnel.

    Roll WHPO-3434 Photographer: Schumacher, Karl | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-3434-02-21, Red Cross Senate Wives Luncheon. 4/28/1970, Washington, D.C. unknown. Pat Nixon, Judy Agnew, Mamie Eisenhower, Mrs. Adele Rogers.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-3434-08, Pat Nixon, Judy Agnew, Mamie Eisenhower, Mrs. Adele Rogers greet women in the receiving line for a Red Cross Senate Wives Luncheon. 4/28/1970, Washington, D.C. unknown. Pat Nixon, Judy Agnew, Mamie Eisenhower, Mrs. Adele Rogers.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-3434-08, Pat Nixon, Judy Agnew, Mamie Eisenhower, and Mrs. Adele Rogers greet women in the receiving line for a Red Cross Senate Wives Luncheon. 4/28/1970, Washington, D.C. unknown. Pat Nixon, Judy Agnew, Mamie Eisenhower, Mrs. Adele Rogers, Senate wives.

    Roll WHPO-3435 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-3435-02-03, President Nixon with Ambassador to France, Arthur K. Watson. 4/28/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, Rose Garden. President Nixon, Ambassador Watson.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-3435-05-08, President Nixon meeting with the Executive Committee of the American Society of Association Executives. 4/28/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon.

    Roll WHPO-3436 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-3436-03-08, Former First Lady Mamie Eisenhower and Patricia Mosbacher, AKA Mrs. Emil Mosbacher, wife of Chief of Protocol. 4/28/1970, Washington, D.C. unknown. Mamie Eisenhower, Patricia Mosbacher.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-3436-07, Former First Lady Mamie Eisenhower, Patricia Mosbacher, AKA Mrs. Emil Mosbacher, wife of Chief of Protocol, and an unidentified woman talk together and examine a document. 4/28/1970, Washington, D.C. unknown. Mamie Eisenhower, Patricia Mosbacher.

    Roll WHPO-3437 Photographer: Kightlinger, Jack | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-3437-05-32, President Nixon and his dog King Timahoe walking on the White House grounds during a meeting with Assistant John Ehrlichman. 4/28/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, Rose Garden. President Nixon, John D. Ehrlichman, King Timahoe.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-3437-10, President Nixon and his dog King Timahoe walking on the White House grounds during a meeting with Assistant John Ehrlichman. 4/28/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, Rose Garden. President Nixon, John D. Ehrlichman, King Timahoe.

    Roll WHPO-3438 Photographer: Kightlinger, Jack | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-3438-03A-18A, President Nixon meeting with Assistant John Ehrlichman. 4/28/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, Rose Garden. President Nixon, John D. Ehrlichman.

  • 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.

    B - Vice-Presidential (Agnew and Ford)

    • WHCA-SR-B-164
      Remarks at Hollywood Beach Hotel-Hollywood, Florida. (4/28/1970)

      Runtime: 1:29

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

    H - White House Staff Member Recordings

    • WHCA-SR-H-166
      Bud Wilkinson interview with Murray Kaufman regarding drugs. (4/28/1970, Bud Wilkinson's office, Exexcutive Office Building)

      Runtime: 18:30

      Keywords: drugs, drug abuse, narcotics, heroin, marijuana, addicts, addiction, prevention, programs, interviews, media

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

      Original Format: 1/4-inch reel-to-reel audiotape. Original source type: Original.
    • WHCA-SR-H-167
      Press briefing by Ronald Ziegler and Daniel Patrick Moynihan. (4/28/1970, Press Center, White House)

      Runtime: 30:00:00

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

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

      Original Format: 1/4-inch reel-to-reel audiotape. Original source type: Original.
    • WHCA-SR-H-168
      Remarks of Commander Larson at the decommissioning of the presidential yachts. (4/28/1970, Pier #1, Washington Navy Yard)

      Runtime: 15:00

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

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

    P - Formal Presidential Remarks

    • WHCA-SR-P-700428
      Taped messages: Nat'l Academy of Science dinner, Speech Rehab. dinner for Elmer Bobst. (4/28/1970)

      Runtime: 4:11

      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-3695
      Weekly News Summary.
      All networks
      Runtime: 00:31:09

      4. Report on the Economy. Time Code Start: 07:10. Keywords: economy, economics, budgets, finances, recession, inflation, money. Network: ABC.

      5. Report on Cambodia. Time Code Start: 08:12. Keywords: Cambodia, Vietnam War. Network: ABC.

Context (External Sources)