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December 19, 1970

Introduction

This almanac page for Saturday, December 19, 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: Friday, December 18, 1970

Next Date: Sunday, December 20, 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.

    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 Republican Congressional leaders to discuss legislation still pending and the possibility of keeping Congress in session until action is completed on key legislation.
    • The President visited Senator Richard B. Russell of Georgia and Gen. Earle G. Wheeler at Walter Reed Hospital.
  • 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.

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

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-5347 Photographer: Schumacher, Karl | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-5347-01-04, Burlington Rotary Boys Choir performing at the White House Staff Christmas Party. 12/19/1970, Washington, D.C. White House Grand Staircase and State Floor. Burlington Rotary Boys Choir, unidentified female choir leader, unidentified pianist, unidentified guests.

    Roll WHPO-5348 Photographer: Kightlinger, Jack | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-5348-04A-28A, President Nixon and Pat Nixon hosting the White House Staff Christmas Party. 12/19/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, State Floor. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Burlington Rotary Boys Choir, unidentified female choir leader, unidentified pianist, unidentified guests.

    Roll WHPO-5349 Photographer: Schumacher, Karl | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-5349-01A-06A, Julie and David Eisenhower with friends in the Oval Office. 12/19/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. Julie Eisenhower, David Eisenhower, friends.

    Roll WHPO-5350 Photographer: Schumacher, Karl | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-5350-02-11, President Nixon meeting with Senator Hugh Doggett Scott Jr., Sen. Robert Griffin, and Congressmen Gerald Ford with Leslie Arends, George Shultz and John Ehrlichman. 12/19/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, Hugh Doggett Scott Jr., Robert Griffin, Gerald Ford, Leslie Arends, George Shultz, John Ehrlichman.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-5350-07, President Nixon meeting with Senator Hugh Doggett Scott Jr., Senator Robert Griffin, Congressman Gerald Ford, Congressman Leslie Arends, George Shultz and John Ehrlichman. 12/19/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, Hugh Doggett Scott Jr., Robert Griffin, Gerald Ford, Leslie Arends, George Shultz, John Ehrlichman.

    Roll WHPO-5351 Photographer: Schumacher, Karl | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-5351-01A-05A, President Nixon visiting Senator Richard B. Russell and General Earle G. Wheeler at Walter Reed Hospital. 12/19/1970, Washington, D.C. Walter Reed Hospital, exterior. President Nixon, Richard B. Russell, Earle G. Wheeler, unidentified males.
  • 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.

    P - Formal Presidential Remarks

    • WHCA-SR-P-701219
      Remarks by President Nixon at Staff Open House. (12/19/1970)

      Runtime: 7:15

      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-4051
      Weekly News Summary, Tape I.
      All networks
      Runtime: 01:05:51

      1. Brinkley: Supersonic Transport (SST). Time Code Start: 00:00. Keywords: Supersonic Transport, SST, aircraft, speed of sound, subsonic airliners. Network: NBC.

      2. Duke: Congress called back early. Time Code Start: 00:52. Keywords: House of Representatives. Network: NBC.

      3. Bennett: Indochina war. Time Code Start: 03:40. Keywords: Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam War. Network: NBC.

      4. Pierpoint: White House and Congress. Time Code Start: 04:45. Keywords: House of Representatives. Network: CBS.

      5. Schoumacher: Congress. Time Code Start: 05:42. Keywords: House of Representatives. Network: CBS.

Context (External Sources)