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July 22, 1971

Introduction

This almanac page for Thursday, July 22, 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

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

    Vol. VII, Vietnam, July 1970-January 1972

    The Consequences of Operation Lan Som 719 and the Search for a Settlement, April 8-October 6, 1971

    • 235. Summary of Conclusions of a Meeting of the Senior Review Group, Washington, July 22, 1971, 2:35-3:40 p.m.

      Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, NSC Institutional Files (H-Files), Box H–112, SRG Minutes, Originals, 1971. Top Secret; Sensitive. The meeting took place in the Situation Room of the White House.

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

    Between Beijing and Moscow: Summit Announcement, July 19-October 12, 1971

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

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

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

    April-October 1971: Change and Reassessment

    • 82. Memorandum From Secretary of State Rogers to President Nixon, Washington, July 22, 1971

      Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 757, Presidential Correspondence File, 1969–1974, Japan (Sato Corr) 1969–8 July 1972. Secret; Nodis. An August 2 note indicates that Rogers’ memorandum was incorporated into the President’s brief. (Ibid.)

    Vol. XXI, Chile, 1969-1973

    Cool and Correct: The U.S. Response to the Allende Administration, November 5, 1970-December 31, 1972

    Vol. E-1, Documents on Global Issues, 1969-1972

    U.S.-Cuba Hijacking Agreement, 1969-February 1973

    Oceans Policy

    • 404. Memorandum From the President’s Assistant for National Security Affairs (Kissinger) to President Nixon, Washington, July 22, 1971

      Kissinger reviewed the positions that might be adopted by the U.S. delegation to the Law of the Sea Preparatory Committee (the Seabed Committee). He recommended accommodating the fisheries interests of other states, a more flexible approach to defining seabed boundaries, and emphasizing the importance of U.S. security interests with other delegations.

      Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, NSC Institutional Files (H-Files), Box H-226, NSDM Files, NSDM 122. Top Secret. Sent for action. For Tab A as approved, see Document 405. Nixon did not initial the recommendation, but the attached slip indicates that he approved the recommendation on July 22.

    • 405. National Security Decision Memorandum 122, Washington, July 22, 1971

      The President provided guidance for the U.S. delegation to the Law of the Sea Preparatory Committee and issued instructions concerning other aspects of U.S. oceans policy.

      Source: National Archives, RG 59, S/S-I Files: Lot 83 D 305, Box 4, NSDM 122-7/22/71-US Oceans Policy. Top Secret. A copy was sent to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. The document, as published, incorporates an amended second page that was circulated to all addressees on July 27. Haig initialed the document, indicating that he had seen it.

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

    Iran 1971

    • 137. Telegram 4015 From the Embassy in Iran to the Department of State, Tehran, July 22, 1971, 1340Z

      Ambassador MacArthur reported to the Department on the terms of the consortium’s agreement with Iran for additional revenue outside the terms of the five-year settlement.

      Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Files 1970–73, POL 33 PERSIAN GULF. Secret. Repeated to London, Vienna, Jidda, Kuwait, and Dhahran

    Vol. E-5, Part 1, Documents on Sub-Saharan Africa, 1969-1972

    The Horn

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

    Jamaica

    • 424. Telegram 1782 From the Embassy in Jamaica to the Department of State, July 22, 1971, 2122Z., July 22, 1971, 2122Z

      The Embassy reported that in a speech before the Jamaican Parliament, Prime Minister Shearer stated that the Jamaican Government planned to maintain good relations with foreign investors, and discouraged harassment of foreign bauxite companies. The Embassy concluded that Shearer had no plans to nationalize the bauxite industry.

      Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Files 1970–73, POL JAM. Confidential. In telegram 134034 to Kingston, the Department replied, “We are heartened by the general views expressed by Shearer regarding the United States, and by his constructive stand on the question of foreign investment. It is particularly encouraging that he does not regard Guyana as an inevitable model for Jamaica.” (Ibid.)

    Mexico

    • 468. Letter From Secretary of State Rogers to Secretary of Foreign Relations Rabasa, Washington, July 22, 1971., Washington, July 22, 1971

      Secretary of State Rogers informed Foreign Secretary Rabasa that the U.S. Government could not accommodate Mexico’s proposed 6-year agreement for dealing with the Colorado River salinity issue, but offered a counter-proposal.

      Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Files 1970–73, POL 33–1 MEX–US. No classification marking. In telegram 4238 from Mexico City, July 27, the Embassy reported that it had delivered the new proposal to Echeverría and Rabasa, both of whom agreed to carefully study it, but made no commitments. (Ibid.) Rabasa’s proposal is published as Document 467.

    Vol. E-13, Documents on China, 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

Context (External Sources)