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March 27, 1971

Introduction

This almanac page for Saturday, March 27, 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.

Previous Date: Friday, March 26, 1971

Next Date: Sunday, March 28, 1971

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 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.

    Digitized versions can be found at HathiTrust.

  • 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.

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

    The Intelligence Community and the White House

    Vol. VII, Vietnam, July 1970-January 1972

    Operational Lam Son 719, February 8-April 7, 1971

    Vol. XI, South Asia Crisis, 1971

    South Asia Crisis, 1971

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

    "A Key Point in Our Relationship": Backchannel Talks on SALT, Berlin, and the Summit

    • 158. Telegram From the Department of State to the White House, Washington, March 27, 1971, 0038Z

      Source: National Archives, RG 59, S/S Files: Lot 74 D 164, President’s Evening Reading Reports, 1964–1974, Box 3, Memorandum for the President (Master File). Secret; Nodis. Drafted by Rich (S/S) and approved by Rogers.

    • 162. Memorandum From the President’s Assistant for National Security Affairs (Kissinger) to President Nixon, Washington, March 27, 1971

      Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 714, Country Files, Europe, USSR, Vol. XII. Secret. Sent for information. Sonnenfeldt forwarded a draft of this memorandum to Kissinger on March 24 (see footnote 1, Document 153). The memorandum was pouched to the President, who was in San Clemente from March 26 to April 5. According to a note and an attached correspondence file, Nixon saw it on March 30.

    Vol. XXIV, Middle East Region and Arabian Peninsula, 1969-1972; Jordan, September 1970

    Indian Ocean

    Vol. XXXVI, Energy Crisis, 1969-1974

    March 10, 1970-April 2, 1971

    Vol. XL, Germany and Berlin, 1969-1972

    Germany and Berlin, 1969-1972

    Vol. E-5, Part 2, Documents on North Africa, 1969-1972

    Libya

    Morocco

    • 111. Telegram 51970 From the Department of State to the Embassy in Morocco, Washington, March 27, 1971, 2034Z

      In this 9 page telegram, Secretary of State Rogers notified the Embassy that the U.S. Government would seek to retain access to Kenitra as long as the political and economic costs were manageable, but it hoped to avoid a quid pro quo.

      Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Files 1970–73, DEF 15 MOR-US. Secret; Exdis. It was repeated to USCINCEUR. Drafted on March 18 by Blake and G. Bader (DOD/ISA); cleared by PM/ISO, USIA, CIA, OSD/ISA, Navy, S/PC, AID, PM/MAS, OSD/Admin, INR, AF, JCS, S/S, and the White House; and approved by Johnson

  • 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-5949 Photographer: Kightlinger, Jack | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-5949-03A-06A, President Nixon visiting with Samuel Goldwyn and members of his family at the Goldwyn's home. 3/27/1971, Beverly Hills, California Goldwyn residence. President Nixon, Samuel Goldwyn, Frances Howard Goldwyn, Samuel Goldwyn, Jr., Goldwyn family members.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-5949-07, President Nixon seated on a couch signing a book for Samuel Goldwyn before presenting the Medal of Freedom to him. Samuel Goldwyn, Jr., and family members stand nearby. 3/27/1971, Beverly Hills, California Goldwyn residence. President Nixon, Samuel Goldwyn, Frances Howard Goldwyn, Samuel Goldwyn, Jr., Goldwyn family members.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-5949-07A-14A, President Nixon awarding the Medal of Freedom to Samuel Goldwyn. 3/27/1971, Beverly Hills, California Goldwyn residence. President Nixon, Samuel Goldwyn, Frances Howard Goldwyn, Samuel Goldwyn, Jr., Goldwyn family members.

    Roll WHPO-5950 Photographer: Kightlinger, Jack | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-5950-03A-24A, President Nixon presenting Samuel Goldwyn with the Medal of Freedom as Samuel Goldwyn, Jr., and other Goldwyn family members look on. 3/27/1971, Beverly Hills, California Goldwyn residence. President Nixon, Samuel Goldwyn, Frances Howard Goldwyn, Samuel Goldwyn, Jr., Goldwyn family members, military aide.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-5950-17A, President Nixon shakes hands with and congratulates Samuel Goldwyn after presenting him with the Medal of Freedom. Mrs. Frances Howard Goldwyn stands next to her husband. 3/27/1971, Beverly Hills, California Goldwyn residence. President Nixon, Samuel Goldwyn, Frances Howard Goldwyn.

  • 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-710330
      Presentation of Medal of Freedom to Samuel Goldwyn in Beverly Hills with Goldwyn. (3/27/1971)

      Runtime: 3:15

      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-4240
      "NBC Children's Theater" with actor Bill Cosby. Bill Cosby talks to children about drugs FTN: U.S. Senator Jacob Javits; "MTP": Secretary of the Treasury John Connally; "I &A": Admiral Thomas Moorer.
      CBS, NBC, ABC
      Runtime: 00:59:36
    • WHCA-4244
      Black News. The meeting between President Nixon and the Congressional Black Caucus
      WCET, Los Angeles
      Runtime: 00:29:42
    • WHCA-4255
      Weekly News Summary, Tape I.
      ALL NETWORKS
      Runtime: 1:30

      1. Brinkley: Indochina War. Time Code Start: 00:00. Keywords: Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam War, needs review, not listed on this date in Vanderbilt News Archive. Network: NBC.

      2. Lewis: Indochina War. Time Code Start: 01:00. Keywords: Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam War. Network: NBC.

      3. Jones: POW wives. Time Code Start: 03:27. Keywords: Vietnam War, Vietnam Prisoner of War, families. Network: NBC.

      4. McGee/Briggs: Construction wages & prices. Time Code Start: 05:29. Keywords: jobs, unemployment, labor, buildings, housing, wages, costs. Network: NBC.

      5. Kaplow: Construction wages & prices. Time Code Start: 07:06. Keywords: jobs, unemployment, labor, buildings, housing, wages, costs. Network: NBC.

      6. Mudd/Schieffer/Williams: Indochina War. Time Code Start: 07:59. Keywords: Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam War. Network: CBS.

      7. Mudd: Paris peace talks. Time Code Start: 12:55. Keywords: Paris Peace Talks, Vietnam War, treaty, treaties, negotiations. Network: CBS.

      8. Mudd/Kalb: Secretary of State Rogers issues foreign policy report. Time Code Start: 13:20. Keywords: leaders, foreign aid, cabinet, advisors. Network: CBS.

Context (External Sources)