July 16, 1971

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 San Clemente, California

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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• Federal Register of Friday, July 16, 1971

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• Senate: July 16, 1971
• Extensions of Remarks: July 16, 1971

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.

• President's Daily Brief of 16 July 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. V, United Nations, 1969-1972

Chinese Representation in the United Nations

• 375. Telegram From the Department of State to the Mission to the United Nations, Washington, July 16, 1971, 1847Z

  Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Files 1970–73, UN 6 CHICOM. Confidential; Immediate; Exdis. Drafted by William A. Brown, cleared by Starbird and Mansfield, and approved by Brown. Also sent to Ottawa, London, Wellington, Canberra, Tokyo, Brussels, Taipei, Rome, Vienna, and Hong Kong.

Vol. XI, South Asia Crisis, 1971

South Asia Crisis, 1971

• 103. Memorandum for the Record, San Clemente, California, July 16, 1971, 10:57 a.m.-12:06 p.m.

  Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, NSC Institutional Files (H-Files), Box H–110, NSC Minutes, Originals, 1971 thru 6/20/74. Top Secret; Nodis. Drafted by Saunders on August 4. The time of the meeting is from the Presidentʼs Daily Diary. (Ibid., White House Central Files) The meeting was held in the conference room at the Western White House.

Vol. XIII, Soviet Union, October 1970-October 1971

"One of Two Routes": Soviet-American Relations and Kissinger's Secret Trip to China, April 23-July 18, 1971

• 286. Background Press Briefing by the President’s Assistant for National Security Affairs (Kissinger), San Clemente, California, July 16, 1971, 9:15 a.m., PDT

  Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 499, President’s Trip Files, Reaction to China Initiative, Press, Misc., July 1971 [Part 2]. No classification marking. Excerpts from the briefing are also printed in Foreign Relations, 1969–1976, volume I, Foundations of Foreign Policy, 1969–1972, Document 93.

Vol. XVII, China, 1969-1972

China,January-September 1971

• 145. Telegram From the Department of State to the Embassy in the Republic of China, Washington, July 16, 1971

  Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Files 1970–73, POL 1 CHICOM–US. Secret; Immediate. Repeated to Tokyo, Hong Kong, USUN, the White House, and San Clemente. Drafted by L. R. Starbird (EA/ROC) and approved by Green.

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

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

• 100. Letter From President Nixon to Korean President Park, Washington, July 16, 1971

  Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 757, Presidential Correspondence File 1969–1974, Korea, President Chung Hee Park, 1971. No classification marking. Nixon signed a similar letter to Japanese Prime Minister Eisaku Sato after receiving both letters from Ambassador Kennedy during a meeting at the Western White House in San Clemente on July 16, 10:08–10:40 a.m. Kennedy also gave Nixon a memorandum describing the course of the textile negotiations in the Far East. He noted that the negotiations were at a “make or break point” and “the key is Japan.” (Ibid.) According to the President’s Daily Diary, Nixon also met with Kissinger, Haig, and Peterson from 10:08 to 10:35 a.m. (Ibid., White House Central Files) No record of the meeting has been found. On July 15, Richard Kennedy and Ernest Johnston prepared talking points for Kissinger to send to Nixon in anticipation of the July 16 meeting. (Ibid., NSC Files, Box 757, Presidential Correspondence File 1969–1974, Korea, President Chung Hee Park, 1971)

Vol. XIX, Part 2, Japan, 1969-1972

April-October 1971: Change and Reassessment

• 79. Letter From President Nixon to Japanese Prime Minister Sato, San Clemente, California, July 16, 1971

  Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, White House Central Files, Staff Member and Office Files, Box 1, Peter Peterson, Subject Files, Textile Negotiations, April–July 1971. Nixon signed this letter after receiving it from Kennedy during a meeting at the Western White House that started at 10:08 a.m. At the same time Nixon signed a similar letter designated for Korean President Chung Hee Park. (Ibid.) Kennedy also gave Nixon a memorandum describing the course of the textile negotiations in the Far East. He noted that the negotiations were at a “make-or-break point” and “the key is Japan.” (Ibid.) Richard Kennedy and Ernest Johnston of the NSC staff prepared a July 15 briefing memorandum for Kissinger in anticipation of this meeting. (Ibid., NSC Files, Box 400, Subject Files, Textiles, Vol. IV, Jan–Dec 1971) From 10:35 to 10:40 a.m., Kennedy remained behind to speak with the President, as others in the room departed. At this time, Nixon probably offered Kennedy the ambassadorship to Japan, a proposition that he made at some point on July 16. On July 19, Kennedy sent a memorandum to the President declining this post. (Ibid., Nixon Presidential Materials, White House Special Files, Staff Member and Office Files, Box 14, Peter Flanigan, Special Files, 1971)

Vol. XXIII, Arab-Israeli Dispute, 1969-1972

• 243. Memorandum for the Record, San Clemente, July 16, 1971

  Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, NSC Institutional Files (H-Files), Box H–110, NSC Meeting Minutes, NSC Minutes Originals 1971 thru 6–20–74. Top Secret; Nodis. The meeting was held in the Conference Room at San Clemente. According to the President’s Daily Diary, the meeting was held from 10:57 a.m. to 12:06 p.m. (Ibid., White House Central Files) All brackets are in the original except those indicating text omitted by the editors.

Vol. XXIX, Eastern Europe, 1969-1972

Hungary

• 120. Telegram From the Embassy in Hungary to the Department of State, Budapest, July 16, 1971, 1450Z

  Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 693, Country Files—Europe, Hungary, Vol. I. Secret; Immediate;Exdis. Repeated immediate to Rome.

Vol. XXXII, SALT I, 1969-1972

From SALT Announcement to Summit Announcement, May 27-October 12, 1971

• 179. Backchannel Message From the Chief of the Delegation to the Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (Smith) to the President’s Assistant for National Security Affairs (Kissinger), Helsinki, July 16, 1971, 1410Z

  Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 427, Backchannel Files, Backchannel Messages, 1971 SALT. Top Secret; Eyes Only. Passed to San Clemente.

Vol. XXXIV, National Security Policy, 1969-1972

The Defense Budget and U.S. National Security Policy

• 187. Memorandum From Secretary of Defense Laird to President Nixon, Washington, July 16, 1971

  Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 227, Agency Files, Department of Defense, Vol. XII, Chronological File. Secret; Eyes Only.

Vol. E-4, Documents on Iran and Iraq, 1969-1972

Iraq 1969-1971

• 292. Airgram 222 From the Embassy in Lebanon to the Department of State, Beirut, July 16, 1971

  A close associate of Barzani contacted the Embassy in Beirut to request talks with the U.S. Government.
  
  Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Files 1970–73, POL 13-3 IRAQ. Secret; Limdis. Repeated to Amman, Ankara, Jidda, London, Tehran, and USUN. Drafted and approved by Curtis F. Jones; cleared by Thomas J. Carolan, Jr.

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 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-6817 Photographer: Schumaker, Byron | Color or B&W: B&W

• Frame(s): WHPO-6817-01-05, President Nixon sitting with Ambassador David Kennedy, head and shoulders. 7/16/1971, San Clemente, California Western White House, Presidential Office. President Nixon, David Kennedy.

Roll WHPO-6824 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: Color

• Frame(s): WHPO-6824-03-08, President Nixon with his brother Ed Nixon, Richard Capen, Jr., and other unidentified people. 7/16/1971, San Clemente, California Western White House, exterior. President Nixon, Ed Nixon, Richard Capen, Jr.
• Frame(s): WHPO-6824-09-14, President Nixon with Richard Capen, Jr. and others discussing the drug treatment program in South Vietnam. 7/16/1971, San Clemente, California Western White House, exterior. President Nixon, Ed Nixon, Richard Capen, Jr.

Roll WHPO-6828 Photographer: Schumaker, Byron | Color or B&W: Color

• Frame(s): WHPO-6828-02-05, Head and shoulders portraits of Henry Kissinger. 7/16/1971, San Clemente, California Western White House, grounds. President Nixon, Henry Kissinger.
• Frame(s): WHPO-6828-06-11, Head and shoulders portraits of Henry Kissinger. 7/16/1971, San Clemente, California Western White House, grounds. President Nixon, Henry Kissinger.

Roll WHPO-6829 Photographer: Schumaker, Byron | Color or B&W: Color

• Frame(s): WHPO-6829-01A-06A, President Nixon standing with his brother Ed Nixon. 7/16/1971, San Clemente, California Western White House, outdoors. President Nixon, Ed Nixon.

Roll WHPO-6936 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: Color

• Frame(s): WHPO-6936-, President Nixon standing outdoors while talking with his brother Ed Nixon at Casa Pacifica. 7/16/1971, San Clemente, California Outdoors location, Western White House complex. President Nixon, Edward Nixon.

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.

H - White House Staff Member Recordings

• WHCA-SR-H-414
  Background briefing by Ronald Ziegler and Henry Kissinger on Nixon's trip to China. (7/16/1971, San Clemente Inn, San Clemente, California)
  
  Runtime: 0:57:50
  
  Keywords: People's Republic of China, Trips, Briefings, public briefings, statements to the press (see also Press conferences, news conferences, interviews, media)
  
  Production credits: Audio feed supplied by WHCA; Recorded by JRS (initials of WHCA engineer)
  
  Original Format: 1/4-inch reel-to-reel audiotape. Original source type: Original.
• WHCA-SR-H-694
  Remarks by Henry Kissinger as he left the San Clemente Inn, with Nixon and members of the press. (7/16/1971, San Clemente, California)
  
  Runtime: [Nonelisted]
  
  Keywords: Press conferences, news conferences, interviews, media
  
  Production credits: Audio feed supplied by "WHCA PM"; Recorded by LDH (initials of WHCA engineer)
  
  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-4531
  "The David Frost Show" Congressmen Paul McCloskey and Jack Kemp, Ballerina Natalia Makarova and Eric Bruhn. Ballet scene & interview with Natalia Makarova & Eric Bruhn, Congressmen Paul McClosky & Jack Kemp (debating during the interview)
  NBC
  Runtime: 01:03:39
• WHCA-4532
  New Plan For Jackson Public School System" (Dub)".
  NBC
  Runtime: 00:30:12
• WHCA-4544
  Weekly News Summary, Tape I.
  ALL NETWORKS
  Runtime: 01:25:29
  
  1. Smith/Jarriel: Commentary on President Nixon's speech on foreign affairs and plan to visit China; Kissinger comments on trip to Peking. Time Code Start: 00:00. Keywords: Presidents, travel, trips, Nixon trips, international, speeches, cabinet, advisors, People's Republic of China. Network: ABC.
  
  2. Smith/Koppel: Russia and world reactions to President Nixon announcing plans to visit China, backlash from Taiwanese Ambassador Shen. Time Code Start: 03:21. Keywords: Presidents, travel, trips, Nixon trips, international, reactions, public opinions, leaders, People's Republic of China, Soviet Union, Russia, USSR. Network: ABC.
  
  3. MacVane: United Nations intends admitting China to the U.N.; United Nations (U.N.) Security Council impact on relations with Taiwan. Time Code Start: 06:01. Keywords: organization of nations, intergovernmental alliance, voting, admissions, People's Republic of China. Network: ABC.
  
  4. Smith/Tuckner: Impact of President Nixon's trip to China announcement on the Vietnam War; Nationalist Chinese (Taiwan) opinions Nixon traveling to China. Time Code Start: 07:17. Keywords: Presidents, travel, trips, Nixon trips, international, reactions, public opinions, People's Republic of China, negotations, Taiwanese, Russia, USSR, Communism. Network: ABC.
  
  5. Rolfson: Chinese attitude torward Paris Peace Talks between North Vietnam and the United States. Time Code Start: 10:25. Keywords: People's Republic of China, public opinions, Vietnam War, Indochina War, treaty, treaties, negotiations. Network: ABC.
  
  6. Smith/Clark: Congressional reaction to President Nixon's planned China visit. Time Code Start: 12:00. Keywords: Presidents, travel, trips, Nixon trips, international, People's Republic of China, reactions, public opinions, House of Representatives. Network: ABC.
  
  7. Smith/Schoemaker: Food and Drug Administration (FDA) response to misleading labels on canned goods shipped from China. Time Code Start: 14:40. Keywords: People's Republic of China, exports, food, labeling, information,. Network: ABC.
  
  8. Smith: Commerce Department's announcement on Gross National Product (GNP). Time Code Start: 16:35. Keywords: market value, products, goods and services, labor, property. Network: ABC.
  
  9. Smith: Soviet Union's movements in Mediterranean to outflank North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) European countries, Russian troops moved to China border. Time Code Start: 16:55. Keywords: People's Republic of China, Soviet Union, Russia, USSR, Armed Forces, military, troops, location. Network: ABC.
  
  10. Brinkley/Kaplow: President Nixon's speech on planned China visit; Kissinger's trip to China and meeting with Chou En Lai; Congressional and Taiwanese reactions. Time Code Start: 18:49. Keywords: Presidents, travel, trips, Nixon trips, international, People's Republic of China, reactions, public opinions, House of Representatives. Network: NBC.
  
  11. Rich/Lewis: President Nixon plans to conduct negotiations with China, Taiwan protests over planned visit. Time Code Start: 23:44. Keywords: Presidents, travel, trips, Nixon trips, international, People's Republic of China, reactions, public opinions, negotations, Taiwanese, protests. Network: NBC.
  
  12. McGee/Frederick: Western Europe's hope President Nixon's planned China visit is a possible way to speed an end to Vietnam War; speculation on Chinese admission into the United Nations. Time Code Start: 26:48. Keywords: organization of nations, intergovernmental alliance, People's Republic of China, admissions, Vietnam, Presidential elections, candidates, Presidents, travel, trips, Vietnam War. Network: NBC.
  
  13. McGeeDrewery/: Canadian diplomat Ronning discusses Presdient Nixon's intention to negotiate with China and implications of this with a communist world power.. Time Code Start: 29:03. Keywords: People's Republic of China, Presidents, meetings, negotiations, communism. Network: NBC.
  
  14. McGee: Announcement on Gross National Product (GNP). Time Code Start: 31:04. Keywords: market value, products, goods and services, labor, property. Network: NBC.
  
  15. Cronkite/Pierpoint: Speculation on President Nixon's meeting in Peking, China with Communist Chinese leaders. Kissinger's Peking advance trip arranging meetings between Chou Enlai and President Nixon. Time Code Start: 31:40. Keywords: Presidents, cabinet, advisors, travel, trips, People's Republic of China, meetings, leaders, arrangements. Network: CBS.
  
  16. Cronkite/Herman: South Vietnam remarks that meeting with China could damage chances for a South Vietnemes victory agaisnt North Vietnam, Nationalist Chinese Ambassador Shen protests against Nixon's planned visit China. Time Code Start: 34:46. Keywords: People's Republic of China, Presidents, travel, trips, negotations, Taiwanese, Russia, USSR, Communism, Vietnam War. Network: CBS.
  
  17. Cronkite/Severeid: Implications of President Nixon's meeting in Peking with Chou Enlai, Nixon administration concludes Soviet Union a greater expansionist threat than Communist China. Time Code Start: 42:29. Keywords: People's Republic of China, Presidents, travel, trips, negotations, Taiwanese, Russia, USSR, Communism. Network: CBS.
  
  18. Cronkite: Gross National Product (GNP) increase by 8% as inflation rises as well. Time Code Start: 45:21. Keywords: market value, products, goods and services, labor, property, increases, economy. Network: CBS.

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