February 19, 1971

Introduction

This almanac page for Friday, February 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.

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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.
- Original typewritten diary (PDF)
The President's day began at The White House - Washington, D. 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.
- Remarks at a Reception for the President's Council and the Conference on Physical Fitness and Sports.
- Memorandum About the 1971 Federal Summer Intern Program.
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.
- Federal Register of Friday, February 19, 1971
The Congressional Record is the official daily record of the debates and proceedings of the U.S. Congress.
- Senate: February 19, 1971
- Extensions of Remarks: February 19, 1971

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.
- Transcript of diary entry (PDF)
- Original audio recording (MP3)
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.

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Nixon Library Holdings
- Text search for February 19, 1971
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All National Archives Units
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- Date search for February 19, 1971

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.
- President's Daily Brief of 19 February 1971
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. IV, Foreign Assistance, International Development, Trade Policies, 1969-1972

Foreign Assistance Policy, 1969-1972
- 49. Memorandum From Secretary of State Rogers to President Nixon, Washington, February 19, 1971
  Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Files 1970-73, AID (US) 1. Secret. Drafted by Ronald I. Spiers (PM) on February 18 and forwarded to Rogers under cover of a February 19 memorandum from Under Secretary Irwin indicating that the memorandum had been prepared at Rogers’ suggestion. (Ibid.)
Vol. XIII, Soviet Union, October 1970-October 1971

"A Key Point in Our Relationship": Backchannel Talks on SALT, Berlin, and the Summit
- 119. Memorandum From Harold Saunders of the National Security Council Staff to the President’s Assistant for National Security Affairs (Kissinger), Washington, February 19, 1971
  Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 647, Country Files, Middle East, Middle East (General), Vol. 8, 1971 [2 of 3]. Secret; Nodis. Sent for information. A note on the memorandum indicates that Kissinger saw it. In a separate memorandum to Kissinger on February 19, Saunders commented that this memorandum was “in response to your question for a review of where we stand. I assume that what you are concerned about principally is whether we are too much leaving the Soviets out of the current peacemaking effort and will regret this later. This memorandum is written with that specific question in mind and is designed to give you a chance to review our present posture from that angle. It suggests requesting a memo on strategy toward the USSR at the next SRG.” (Ibid.)
Vol. XXI, Chile, 1969-1973

Cool and Correct: The U.S. Response to the Allende Administration, November 5, 1970-December 31, 1972
- 207. Notes of a Meeting, Valparaiso, February 19, 1971, 12:05-1:15 p.m.
  Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Files 1970–73, POL CHILE–US. Secret. The meeting took place in the President’s Office Rotunda. A handwritten notation on the first page reads: “Reconstructed from rough notes—not verbatim.”
Vol. XXIX, Eastern Mediterranean, 1969-1972

Greece
- 303. Telegram From the Embassy in Greece to the Department of State, Athens, February 19, 1971, 1101Z
  Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 594, Country Files—Middle East, Greece, Vol. II 1 Nov 1970–31 Dec 1971. Secret; Priority; Exdis. Repeated to US NATO.
Vol. XLI, Western Europe; NATO, 1969-1972

Italy
- 207. Intelligence Information Cable, Washington, February 19, 1971
  Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 695, Country Files—Europe, Italy, Vol. III. Secret; [handling restriction not declassified]; Controlled Dissem; [handling restriction not declassified]; Background Use Only.
Vol. E-2, Documents on Arms Control and Nonproliferation, 1969-1972

Chemical and Biological Warfare; Geneva Protocol; Biological Weapons Convention
- 215. Memorandum From Secretary of Defense Laird to President Nixon, Washington, February 19, 1971
  Given the recent restrictions on the use of chemical herbicides in Vietnam and the possible compromise of U.S. military authority, Laird did not concur with Secretary of State Rogers’ request for an immediate phase out, Instead, Laird recommended leaving further action to accelerate the phase out imposed by the Geneva Protocol to those military authorities directly effected by the decision.
  
  Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 312, Subject Files, Chemical, Biological Warfare (Toxins, etc.), Vol. III. Secret.
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.

Oval Office
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-5704 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W
- Frame(s): WHPO-5704-03A-07A, President Nixon seated informally during a meeting in the Oval Office with advisors and top management of Fortune Magazine and Time, Inc. 2/19/1971, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, George Shultz, Paul McCracken, Peter Peterson, Hedley Donovan, Robert Lubar, Daniel Seligman, William Bowen, Gilbert Burck, Lawrence Mayer, Louis Banks.
Roll WHPO-5705 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W
- Frame(s): WHPO-5705-02A-10A, President Nixon and Pat Nixon greeting members of the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports Advisory Conference. 2/19/1971, Washington, D.C. White House, East Room. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, unidentified men.
Roll WHPO-5706 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W
- Frame(s): WHPO-5706-01-30, President Nixon and Pat Nixon addressing and greeting members of the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports Advisory Conference. 2/19/1971, Washington, D.C. White House, East Room. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, unidentified persons.
Roll WHPO-5707 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: B&W
- Frame(s): WHPO-5707-01A-09A, President Nixon and Pat Nixon addressing and greeting members of the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports Advisory Conference. 2/19/1971, Washington, D.C. White House, East Room. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, unidentified persons.
Roll WHPO-5708 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: B&W
- Frame(s): WHPO-5708-01A-22A, President Nixon and Pat Nixon addressing and greeting members of the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports Advisory Conference. 2/19/1971, Washington, D.C. White House, East Room. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, unidentified persons.
Roll WHPO-5709 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W
- Frame(s): WHPO-5709-03-05, President Nixon greeting David Parker and Leah McReynolds. 2/19/1971, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, David Parker, Leah McReynolds, Mr. & Mrs. John R. Brown, III, Harriet Elam, Mrs. Robert Elam, Harry Elam, Clarence Elam.
- Frame(s): WHPO-5709-07-10, President Nixon greeting David Parker, Leah McReynolds, Mr. & Mrs. John R. Brown, III. 2/19/1971, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, David Parker, Leah McReynolds, Mr. & Mrs. John R. Brown, III, Harriet Elam, Mrs. Robert Elam, Harry Elam, Clarence Elam.
- Frame(s): WHPO-5709-12-17, President Nixon greeting David Parker, Leah McReynolds, Mr. & Mrs. John R. Brown, III, Harriet Elam, Mrs. Robert Elam, Harry Elam, Clarence Elam. 2/19/1971, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, David Parker, Leah McReynolds, Mr. & Mrs. John R. Brown, III, Harriet Elam, Mrs. Robert Elam, Harry Elam, Clarence Elam.
- Frame(s): WHPO-5709-19-24, President Nixon greeting George Black, Evelyn Abrams, Delores McGee, Lawrence Smith, Robert Brown, Admiral John Hannah, Harvey Witherell, and others. 2/19/1971, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, George Black, Evelyn Abrams, Delores McGee, Lawrence Smith, Robert Brown, John Hannah, Harvey Witherell, Lionel Hampton, Harry Yeates, William Tipone, Henry Cashen,II, John Richardson, unidentified persons.
- Frame(s): WHPO-5709-25-34, President Nixon greeting jazz musician Lionel Hampton, Harry Yeates, William Tipone, Henry Cashen, II, John Richardson. 2/19/1971, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, George Black, Evelyn Abrams, Delores McGee, Lawrence Smith, Robert Brown, John Hannah, Harvey Witherell, Lionel Hampton, Harry Yeates, William Tipone, Henry Cashen,II, John Richardson, unidentified persons.
Roll WHPO-5710 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: B&W
- Frame(s): WHPO-5710-02-13, President Nixon standing with George Black, John Hannah, and a George Black family member. 2/19/1971, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, George Black, Black family member, John Hannah, Lionel Hampton, Charles W. Colson, H.R. "Chief" Rainwater, unidentified others.
- Frame(s): WHPO-5710-14-27, President Nixon standing with jazz musician Lionel Hampton and an unidentified man, Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) National Commander H.R. "Chief" Rainwater. 2/19/1971, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, George Black, Black family member, John Hannah, Lionel Hampton, Charles W. Colson, H.R. "Chief" Rainwater, unidentified others.
- Frame(s): WHPO-5710-28-29, President Nixon in the Oval office with George Black, a Black family member, John Hannah, jazz musician Lionel Hampton, Charles Colson, H.R. "Chief" Rainwater, and others. 2/19/1971, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, George Black, Black family member, John Hannah, Lionel Hampton, Charles W. Colson, H.R. "Chief" Rainwater, unidentified others.
Roll WHPO-5711 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: Color
- Frame(s): WHPO-5711-02A-08A, President Nixon greeting Harriet Elam, Mrs. Robert Elam, Harry Elam, and Clarence Elam. Dwight Chapin with the Elams prior to seeing President Nixon. 2/19/1971, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, Harriet Elam, Mrs. Robert Elam, Harry Elam, Clarence Elam, Dwight Chapin.
Roll WHPO-5712 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: B&W
- Frame(s): WHPO-5712-01A-03A, President Nixon greeting participants during a reception for the Young Republican National Federation. 2/19/1971, Washington, D.C. White House, East Room. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, members of the Young Republican National Federation.
- Frame(s): WHPO-5712-04A-15A, President Nixon playing piano during a reception for the Young Republican National Federation. 2/19/1971, Washington, D.C. White House, East Room. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, members of the Young Republican National Federation.
- Frame(s): WHPO-5712-09, President Nixon playing piano during a reception for the Young Republican National Federation. 2/19/1971, Washington, D.C. White House, East Room. President Nixon, members of the Young Republican National Federation.
Roll WHPO-5713 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: B&W
- Frame(s): WHPO-5713-02A-36A, President Nixon attending a reception for Young Republicans. 2/19/1971, Washington, D.C. White House, East Room. President Nixon, Young Republicans.
Roll WHPO-5714 Photographer: Schumacher, Karl | Color or B&W: B&W
- Frame(s): WHPO-5714-02-22, President Nixon sitting informally with the QUADRIAD, George Shultz, Paul McCracken, John Connally, and Arthur Burns. 2/19/1971, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, George P. Shultz, Paul W. McCracken, John Connally, Arthur Burns.
- Frame(s): WHPO-5714-05, President Nixon sitting informally with the QUADRIAD, George Shultz, Paul McCracken, John Connally, and Arthur Burns. 2/19/1971, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, George P. Shultz, Paul W. McCracken, John Connally, Arthur Burns.
Roll WHPO-5715 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W
- Frame(s): WHPO-5715-01-07, President Nixon meeting the grandchildren of George Black. 2/19/1971, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, Black family members.
- Frame(s): WHPO-5715-09-22, President Nixon with Young Republican leaders individually and in groupings. 2/19/1971, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, Ronald Romas, Linda McQuaig, Glenn Wilson, Jay Morris, Joseph Abate.
Roll WHPO-5716 Photographer: Schumacher, Karl | Color or B&W: B&W
- Frame(s): WHPO-5716-02-03, Unidentified men gretting each other. 2/19/1971, Washington, D.C. unknown. unidentified men.
- Frame(s): WHPO-5716-04-16, Vice President Agnew sitting with Italian P.M. Emilio Colombo, Aldo Moro, Graham Martin, and others. 2/19/1971, Washington, D.C. unknown. Spiro Agnew, Emilio Colombo, Aldo Moro, Graham Martin, officials.
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-203
  Remarks in an interview with Howard K. Smith-Wash., DC. (2/19/1971)
  
  Runtime: 25:00:00
  
  Original Format: 1/4-inch reel-to-reel audiotape. Original source type: Original.
H - White House Staff Member Recordings
- WHCA-SR-H-341
  Press briefing by Ronald Ziegler and Paul McCracken. (2/19/1971, Press Center, White House)
  
  Runtime: 20:00
  
  Keywords: Press conferences, news conferences, interviews, media, press secretary
  
  Production credits: Audio feed supplied by WHCA; Recorded by RRS (Bob Schroder, WHCA engineer)
  
  Original Format: 1/4-inch reel-to-reel audiotape. Original source type: Original.
P - Formal Presidential Remarks
- WHCA-SR-P-710226
  Remarks by President Nixon at reception for Council on Physical Fitness. (2/19/1971)
  
  Runtime: 9:01
  
  Original Format: 1/4-inch reel-to-reel audiotape. Original source type: Original.
- WHCA-SR-P-710227
  Remarks by President Nixon at reception for Young Republicans. (2/19/1971)
  
  Runtime: 21:55
  
  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-4185
  Weekly News Summary, Tape II.
  ALL NETWORKS
  Runtime: 1:00
  
  4. Smith/Scali: White House report of actions in Laos. Time Code Start: 11:45. Keywords: Laos, Vietnam War. Network: ABC.
  
  5. Reasoner/Tuckner: Laos report. Time Code Start: 13:40. Keywords: Laos, Vietnam War. Network: ABC.
  
  6. Smith/Donaldson: Economic report. Time Code Start: 15:45. Keywords: economy, economics, budgets, finances, recession, inflation, money, wages, costs, unemployment, prices, reports, speeches. Network: ABC.
  
  7. Jarriel: Jogger President Nixon. Time Code Start: 18:50. Keywords: Presidents, health, exercise, jogging. Network: ABC.
  
  8. Newman/Bennent: Indochina. Time Code Start: 20:50. Keywords: Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam War. Network: NBC.
  
  9. Levine: Secretary Hodson with construction workers union leaders. Time Code Start: 22:46. Keywords: cabinet, advisors, union, organizations, jobs, unemployment, labor, buildings, housing, wages, costs. Network: NBC.
  
  10. Brinkley: Economic report; Cost of living up only .1% for January. Time Code Start: 25:33. Keywords: economy, economics, budgets, finances, recession, inflation, money, wages, costs, unemployment, prices, reports, speeches. Network: NBC.
  
  11. Cronkite/Dean: Indochina. Time Code Start: 26:20. Keywords: Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam War. Network: CBS.
  
  12. Cronkite/Benton: Economic report. Time Code Start: 31:39. Keywords: economy, economics, budgets, finances, recession, inflation, money, wages, costs, unemployment, prices, reports, speeches. Network: CBS.
  
  13. Cronkite/Pierpoint: White House visitors. Time Code Start: 34:23. Keywords: tourism, travel, trips. Network: CBS.
  
  14. End of Tape II. Time Code Start: 37:05. Keywords: program finishing time reminder. Network: CBS.
- WHCA-4211
  Excerpts From the "NBC Nightly News" Indochina War Coverage, Tape I (Weekly News Summary).
  NBC
  
  47. Newman: First major battle in Laos at South Vietnamese base. Time Code Start: 52:21. Keywords: Laos, Vietnam War, Armed Forces, military, air bases, airfields, airports. Network: NBC.
  
  48. Bennett: U.S. fire base (FSB) Charlie 2, just south of the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ). Time Code Start: 53:00. Keywords: Vietnam War, Armed Forces, military, air bases, airfields, airports, fire support base, firebases, temporary military encampments, artillery air strike coordination center. Network: NBC.

Context (External Sources)

- LIFE magazine of February 19, 1971
- New York Times of February 19, 1971
- AP Images photos from February 19, 1971
- Getty Images photos from February 19, 1971
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.
- February 1971 Broadcast Index
Wikipedia is a free encyclopedia that anyone can edit.
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