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November 6, 1971

Introduction

This almanac page for Saturday, November 6, 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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Next Date: Sunday, November 7, 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 Key Biscayne, Florida

  • 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.

  • 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. V, United Nations, 1969-1972

    Secretary-General Succession

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

    Proximity Talks and the Backchannel: Separate Department of State and White House Negotiating Tricks

    • 263. Telegram From the Department of State to the Interests Section in Egypt, Washington, November 6, 1971, 1647Z

      Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 1165, Saunders Files, Middle East Negotiation Files, Middle East—Jarring Talks, November 1–15, 1971. Secret; Immediate; Nodis; Cedar Plus. Drafted by Sterner, Atherton, and Sisco and approved by Rogers. Repeated Priority to Tel Aviv.

  • 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-7749 Photographer: Schumacher, Karl | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-7749-03A-04A, Vice President Agnew greeting Republic of India's Prime Minister Indira Gandhi upon her arrival. 11/6/1971, Washington, D.C. White House, Diplomatic Entrance. Spiro Agnew, Indira Gandhi, officials, aides.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-7749-05A-09A, Vice President Agnew sitting with Republic of India's Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. 11/6/1971, Washington, D.C. White House, West Wing Sitting Room. Spiro Agnew, Indira Gandhi, officials, aides.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-7749-10A-19A, Vice President Agnew escorting Republic of India's Prime Minister Indira Gandhi of the White House. 11/6/1971, Washington, D.C. White House, Diplomatic Entrance. Spiro Agnew, Indira Gandhi, officials, aides.

    Roll WHPO-7750 Photographer: Schumacher, Karl | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-7750-04A-10A, John Nidecker with a group of people. 11/6/1971, Washington, D.C. White House, Diplomatic Entrance. John Nidecker, unidentified persons.

    Roll WHPO-7751 Photographer: Schumacher, Karl | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-7751-04A-11A, Green Room, interior, including chandelier, couches, tables, fireplace and paintings. 11/6/1971, Washington, D.C. White House, Green Room.

    Roll WHPO-7752 Photographer: Schumacher, Karl | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-7752-02-13, Pat Nixon, in a blue dress, hosting a tour and tea for the Central Opera Service. 11/6/1971, Washington, D.C. White House, State Dining Room. Pat Nixon, unidentified persons.

    Roll WHPO-7753 Photographer: Schumacher, Karl | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-7753-03-17, No negatives - contact sheet only., Portrait of Jon Huntsman, Mrs. Jon Huntsman and their six children. 11/6/1971, Washington, D.C. White House, grounds. Jon Huntsman, Huntsman family.

  • 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-711107
      Remarks by President Nixon in birthday greeting from Key Biscayne to Senator Robert Griffin with Griffin. (11/6/1971)

      Runtime: 1:39

      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-4784
      "Viewpoints". conservative commentator William F. Buckley.
      NBC
      Runtime: 1:00
    • WHCA-4785
      "Agronsky & Company". Secretary of Housing and Urban Development George Romney.
      Undetermined
      Runtime: 00:30:09
    • WHCA-4794
      Weekly News Summary, Tape I.
      ALL NETWORKS
      Runtime: 1:30

      19. Utley/Oliver: Amchitka Island, Alaska A-bomb (atomic bomb) test completed as scheduled. Time Code Start: 37:16. Keywords: Cannikin, Spartan anti-ballistic missile (ABM) interceptor, underground tests, nuclear weapons, atomic bombs, explosions, Aleutian Islands, atomic energy, nuclear safety, ecosystem ecology, radiation protection. Network: NBC.

      20. Utley/Paxton/Graham/Ruddle/Flick: Anti-Amchitka Island, Alaska (bomb test) and anti-war protests around the world. Time Code Start: 43:07. Keywords: Cannikin, Spartan anti-ballistic missile (ABM) interceptor, underground tests, nuclear weapons, atomic bombs, explosions, Aleutian Islands, world, demonstrations, rally, protesters, demonstraters, students, Vietnam War, anti-war. Network: NBC.

      21. Utley: Secretary of Defense Laird in Vietnam announces troop withdrawals. Time Code Start: 46:52. Keywords: cabinet, advisors, Vietnam War, troops, withdrawals, military, officials, travel, trips, speeches, statements. Network: NBC.

      22. Utley/Levine: Phase II Pay Board meets in Washington, D.C., reaches no decision on frozen pay raises. Time Code Start: 47:40. Keywords: wage and price controls, freezes, prices, costs, increases, decreases, economy, economics, budgets, finances, recession, inflation, money. Network: NBC.

      23. Utley/Brinkley: Consumer Activist Ralph Nader plans to investigate Congress. Time Code Start: 49:10. Keywords: activists, consumer advocates, environmentalists, investigations, reports, statements, House of Representatives. Network: NBC.

      24. Mudd/Threlkeld: Amchitka Island, Alaska A-bomb (atomic bomb) test completed as scheduled. Time Code Start: 52:04. Keywords: Cannikin, Spartan anti-ballistic missile (ABM) interceptor, underground tests, nuclear weapons, atomic bombs, explosions, Aleutian Islands, atomic energy, nuclear safety, ecosystem ecology, radiation protection. Network: CBS.

      25. Mudd/Serafin: The Supreme Court and Amchitka Island, Alaska (bomb test). Time Code Start: 56:10. Keywords: law officials, judges, justices, courts, trials, investigations, nominees. Network: CBS.

      26. Mudd/Schorr: Phase II Pay Board failed to decide on frozen pay raises. Time Code Start: 58:36. Keywords: wage and price controls, freezes, prices, costs, increases, decreases, economy, economics, budgets, finances, recession, inflation, money. Network: CBS.

Context (External Sources)