November 8, 1971

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The President's day began at Key Biscayne, Florida

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• Senate: November 8, 1971
• House of Representatives: November 8, 1971
• Extensions of Remarks: November 8, 1971

Argued

• Carter v. Stanton
• Townsend v. Swank
• United States v. Generes
• United States v. Marion

Decided

• McClanahan v. Morauer & Hartzell, Inc.
• Superintendent of Ins. of N. Y. v. Bankers Life & Casualty Co.
• Younger v. Gilmore

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• President's Daily Brief of 08 November 1971

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Vol. II, Organization and Management of U.S. Foreign Policy, 1969-1972

The Intelligence Community and the White House

• 243. Minutes of Secretary of Defense Laird’s Staff Meeting, Washington, November 8, 1971

  Source: Washington National Records Center, RG 330, OSD Files: FRC 330 76 028, Chron Files. Top Secret.

Vol. V, United Nations, 1969-1972

Chinese Representation in the United Nations

• 439. Memorandum From the Executive Secretary of the Department of State (Eliot) to the President’s Assistant for National Security Affairs (Kissinger), Washington, November 8, 1971

  Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 302, Agency Files, USUN, Vol. VIII. Confidential. An attached transmittal memorandum from Marshall Wright to Kissinger is also dated November 8. At the end of that memorandum, Kissinger initialed his approval of a recommendation authorizing USUN to notify the Chinese Mission that it would be subject to the same travel restrictions as the Soviet Mission.

Vol. VII, Vietnam, July 1970-January 1972

Military and Diplomatic Stalemate, October 11, 1971-January 26, 1972

• 275. Memorandum From Secretary of Defense Laird to President Nixon, Washington, November 8, 1971

  Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 158, Vietnam Country Files, Vietnam, Nov–Dec 71. Secret; Sensitive.

Vol. XI, South Asia Crisis, 1971

South Asia Crisis, 1971

• 181. Telegram From the Department of State to the Embassy in India, Washington, November 8, 1971, 2045Z

  Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Files 1970–73, POL 15–1 INDIA. Secret; Exdis. Drafted by Schneider on November 5, cleared by Laingen, and approved by Van Hollen. Repeated to USUN, London, Paris, Moscow, Bonn, Islamabad, Calcutta, Dacca, and Tehran.

Vol. XXIX, Eastern Europe, 1969-1972

Poland

• 153. Telegram From the Embassy in Poland to the Department of State, Warsaw, November 8, 1971, 1040Z

  Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Files 1970–73, POL POL–US. Confidential.

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

Nigerian Civil War

• 212. Memorandum of Conversation, Washington, November 8, 1971

  In a meeting with the Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, Iyalla expressed concerns that the U.S. Embassy in Nigeria was being downgraded from Class I to Class II and a Black ambassador was being assigned, indicating his country was being placed on the back burner. They also discussed possible visits by Vice President Agnew and Gowon.
  
  Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Files 1970–73, POL Nigeria-US, Limited Official Use. The meeting took place at The Georgetown Club.

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

Cuba

• 246. Intelligence Note Prepared in the Bureau of Intelligence and Research, RARN–34, Washington, November 8, 1971., Washington, November 8, 1971

  The Bureau of Intelligence and Research (INR) analyzed the reasons for a Cuban violation of U.S. travel controls and a visit to the island by Kosygin.
  
  Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Files 1970–73, POL CUBA–US. Confidential; No Foreign Dissem. Drafted by Herr and cleared by Summ. RARS–7, “Cuba: Difficult Choices for Castro,” is published as Document 244. In an October 26 memorandum, Nachmanoff reported to Haig that a Cuban commercial airplane had landed in New Orleans without permission, in violation of FAA regulations and U.S. travel restrictions. (Ibid., Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 781, Country Files, Latin America, Cuba, Vol. III, 1971) In an October 19 intelligence memorandum, CIA speculated that the reason behind Kosygin’s visit to Cuba was to highlight the Soviet Union’s commitment to Cuba. (Central Intelligence Agency, Office of Current Intelligence, Job 79–T00831A)

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.

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White House Telephone

• 13-155; Unknown between 8:45 p.m. & 8:47 p.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); White House operator
• 13-156; 8:47 p.m. - 8:54 p.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Kissinger, Henry A.
• 13-157; Unknown between 8:54 p.m. & 9:03 p.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); White House operator
• 13-158; 9:03 p.m. - 9:25 p.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Colson, Charles W.

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-7755 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: Color

• Frame(s): WHPO-7755-02-06, 10, Pat Nixon standing with others in the redecorated Red Room, under a chandelier and in front of paintings on the wall. 11/8/1971, Washington, D.C. White House, Red Room. Pat Nixon, unidentified persons.
• Frame(s): WHPO-7755-07-09, 11-14, Pat Nixon standing in the redecorated Red Room in front of paintings in the White House Red Room. 11/8/1971, Washington, D.C. White House, Red Room. Pat Nixon.
• Frame(s): WHPO-7755-08A, Pat Nixon standing in the redecorated Red Room in front of the fireplace in the White House Red Room. 11/8/1971, Washington, D.C. White House, Red Room. Pat Nixon.

Roll WHPO-7756 Photographer: [photographer undetermined] | Color or B&W: Color

• Frame(s): WHPO-7756-03A-04A, Large, empty room. 11/8/1971, unknown unknown.
• Frame(s): WHPO-7756-05A, View into a room with a couch and bookshelves. 11/8/1971, unknown unknown.

Roll WHPO-7757 Photographer: Schumacher, Karl | Color or B&W: B&W

• Frame(s): WHPO-7757-04-19, Close-up portrait study of Jim Classen. 11/8/1971, Washington, D.C. unknown. Jim Classen.

Roll WHPO-7758 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: Color

• Frame(s): WHPO-7758-02A-09A, Julie Eisenhower hosting a reception for children from the Maryland School for the Blind. 11/8/1971, Washington, D.C. White House, Blue Room. Julie Eisenhower, students, adults.

Roll WHPO-7759 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: Color

• Frame(s): WHPO-7759-02-27, Julie Eisenhower with blind students in the Lincoln Bedroom. 11/8/1971, Washington, D.C. White House, Lincoln Bedroom. Julie Eisenhower, students, adults.
• Frame(s): WHPO-7759-28-29, Julie Eisenhower with blind students descending the Grand Staircase. 11/8/1971, Washington, D.C. White House, Grand Staircase. Julie Eisenhower, students, adults.
• Frame(s): WHPO-7759-30-36, Julie Eisenhower with blind students at a reception in the Blue Room. 11/8/1971, Washington, D.C. White House, Blue Room. Julie Eisenhower, students, adults.

Roll WHPO-7760 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: Color

• Frame(s): WHPO-7760-01A-11A, 27A-28A, President Nixon on the grounds at Key Biscayne, playing with his Irish Setter dog King Timahoe. 11/8/1971, Key Biscayne, Florida Presidential residence, grounds. President Nixon, King Timahoe.
• Frame(s): WHPO-7760-10, President Richard Nixon Playing with Irish Setter King Timahoe in Key Biscayne, Florida. 11/8/1971, Key Biscayne, Florida Presidential residence, grounds. President Nixon, King Timahoe, dog.
• Frame(s): WHPO-7760-11, President Nixon on the grounds at Key Biscayne, playing with his Irish Setter dog King Timahoe. 11/8/1971, Key Biscayne, Florida Presidential residence, grounds. President Nixon, King Timahoe, dog.
• Frame(s): WHPO-7760-12A-19A, President Nixon walks on the beach in Key Biscayne with his dog King Timahoe. 11/8/1971, Key Biscayne, Florida Presidential residence, beach. President Nixon, King Timahoe.
• Frame(s): WHPO-7760-19, President Nixon petting his Irish Setter dog King Timahoe on a beach. 11/8/1971, Key Biscayne, Florida Presidential residence, beach. President Nixon, King Timahoe.
• Frame(s): WHPO-7760-20A-26A, President Nixon leaning against a wooden fence. 11/8/1971, Key Biscayne, Florida Presidential residence, grounds. President Nixon.
• Frame(s): WHPO-7760-23, President Nixon leaning against a wooden fence wearing a short sleeved polo shirt. 11/8/1971, Key Biscayne, Florida Presidential residence, grounds. President Nixon.
• Frame(s): WHPO-7760-24, President Nixon leaning against a wooden fence wearing a short sleeved polo shirt. 11/8/1971, Key Biscayne, Florida Presidential residence, grounds. President Nixon.
• Frame(s): WHPO-7760-29, President Richard Nixon Tossing a Ball to Irish Setter King Timahoe in Key Biscayne, Florida. 11/8/1971, Key Biscayne, Florida Presidential residence, grounds. President Nixon.
• Frame(s): WHPO-7760-29A-32A, President Nixon and Charles Bebe Rebozo walking on the beach with Nixon's Irish Setter dog, King Timahoe. 11/8/1971, Key Biscayne, Florida Presidential residence, beach. President Nixon, Charles Bebe Rebozo, King Timahoe.
• Frame(s): WHPO-7760-32, President Nixon and Charles Bebe Rebozo walking on the beach with Nixon's Irish Setter dog, King Timahoe. 11/8/1971, Key Biscayne, Florida Presidential residence, beach. President Nixon, Charles Bebe Rebozo, King Timahoe.
• Frame(s): WHPO-7760-33A-34A, President Nixon and Charles Bebe Rebozo sitting together while Nixon's Irish Setter dog, King Timahoe sits between them. 11/8/1971, Key Biscayne, Florida Presidential residence, grounds. President Nixon, Charles Bebe Rebozo.

Roll WHPO-7761 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: Color

• Frame(s): WHPO-7761-03-09, President Nixon playing with his Irish Setter dog, King Timahoe, on a lawn. 11/8/1971, Key Biscayne, Florida Presidential residence, grounds. President Nixon, King Timahoe.
• Frame(s): WHPO-7761-10, President Nixon standing alone on a beach looking at the ocean under palm trees (view from behind). 11/8/1971, Key Biscayne, Florida Presidential residence, beach. President Nixon.
• Frame(s): WHPO-7761-10-23, President Nixon playing with his Irish Setter dog, King Timahoe, on a beach. 11/8/1971, Key Biscayne, Florida Presidential residence, beach. President Nixon, King Timahoe.
• Frame(s): WHPO-7761-12, President Nixon standing alone on a beach looking at the ocean under palm trees (view from behind). 11/8/1971, Key Biscayne, Florida Presidential residence, beach. President Nixon.
• Frame(s): WHPO-7761-22, President Nixon playing with his Irish Setter dog, King Timahoe, on a beach. 11/8/1971, Key Biscayne, Florida Presidential residence, beach. President Nixon, King Timahoe.
• Frame(s): WHPO-7761-24-28, President Nixon leaning against a wooden fence. 11/8/1971, Key Biscayne, Florida Presidential residence, beach. President Nixon, Charles Bebe Rebozo.
• Frame(s): WHPO-7761-29-34, President Nixon and Charles Bebe Rebozo walking with Nixon's Irish Setter dog, King Timahoe. 11/8/1971, Key Biscayne, Florida Presidential residence, beach. President Nixon, Charles Bebe Rebozo, King Timahoe.
• Frame(s): WHPO-7761-35-36, President Nixon and Charles Bebe Rebozo sitting together. 11/8/1971, Key Biscayne, Florida Presidential residence, grounds. President Nixon, Charles Bebe Rebozo.

Roll WHPO-7762 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

• Frame(s): WHPO-7762-03-08, President Nixon shaking hands with members of the Thunderbird acrobatic flight team. 11/8/1971, Homestead, Florida Homestead Air Force Base. President Nixon, Thunderbird team members.
• Frame(s): WHPO-7762-10-11, President Nixon, with his Irish Setter dog, King Timahoe, talking to an unidentified man. 11/8/1971, Homestead, Florida Homestead Air Force Base. President Nixon, unidentified man.

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-4794
  Weekly News Summary, Tape I.
  ALL NETWORKS
  Runtime: 1:30
  
  32. Smith: Pay Board decides against retroactive pay increases (AFL-CIO President George Meany). Time Code Start: 73:24. Keywords: unions, American Federation of Labor, Congress of Industrial Organizations, wages, money, back payments. Network: ABC.
  
  33. Smith/Clark: Supreme Court nominee Lewis Powell before Senate Judiciary Committee (Senator Bayh). Time Code Start: 75:18. Keywords: law officials, judges, justices, courts, trials, investigations, nominees. Network: ABC.
  
  34. Smith/Downs: Air war in Vietnam; ground troop withdrawal; Secretary of Defense Laird returns from visit to Vietnam. Time Code Start: 77:10. Keywords: cabinet, advisors, Vietnam War, bombings, aircraft, military, weapons, troops, withdrawals, travel, trips. Network: ABC.
  
  35. Smith: Commentary on U.S. over-reaction to world situations. Time Code Start: 79:36. Keywords: foreign relations, politics, wars. Network: ABC.
  
  36. Chancellor: Pay Board decides against retroactive pay increases. Time Code Start: 81:14. Keywords: unions, American Federation of Labor, Congress of Industrial Organizations, wages, money, back payments. Network: NBC.
  
  37. Chancellor: Air war in Vietnam; Secretary of Defense Laird returns from Vietnam, comments on U.S. air support. Time Code Start: 82:04. Keywords: Vietnam War, cabinet, advisors, travel, trips, media, interviews, statements. Network: NBC.
  
  38. Chancellor/Goralsky: Lt. Col. Herbert to retire from U.S. Army after his charges against higher officers were dropped. Time Code Start: 84:04. Keywords: Armed Forces, military, leaders, retirement, courts, accusations. Network: NBC.
  
  39. Chancellor/Briggs: Former POW John Sexton kept in seclusion but apparently against his will. Time Code Start: 86:48. Keywords: Vietnam War, Vietnam Prisoner of War, confinement. Network: NBC.
  
  40. Chancellor/Stern: Supreme Court nominee Lewis Powell before Senate Judiciary Committee. Time Code Start: 89:46. Keywords: law officials, judges, justices, courts, trials, investigations, nominees. Network: NBC.
  
  41. End of Tape I. Time Code Start: 91:26. Keywords: program finishing time reminder. Network: NBC.
• WHCA-4795
  Weekly News Summary, Tape II.
  ALL NETWORKS
  Runtime: 1:30
  
  1. Cronkite/Schorr: Wage freeze will continue into Phase II of President Nixon economic plan; Senate Committee passes tax bill. Time Code Start: 00:00. Keywords: wage and price controls, freezes, prices, costs, increases, decreases, economy, economics, budgets, finances, recession, inflation, money. Network: CBS.
  
  2. Cronkite/Morton: Supreme Court nominee Lewis Powell before Senate Judiciary Committee. Time Code Start: 02:00. Keywords: law officials, judges, justices, courts, trials, investigations, nominees. Network: CBS.
  
  3. Cronkite: President Nixon dissatisfied with water pollution bill. Time Code Start: 04:02. Keywords: bills, laws, ecology, environment, pollutants, air pollution, water pollution, noise pollution, smog, smoke, fossil fuels, litter, sludge, contamination, debris. Network: CBS.
  
  4. Cronkite/Herman: Ecology- water pollution (Alaska Senator Stevens). Time Code Start: 04:32. Keywords: ecology, environment, pollutants, air pollution, water pollution, noise pollution, smog, smoke, fossil fuels, litter, sludge, contamination, debris. Network: CBS.
  
  5. Cronkite/Schorr: Ecology- water pollution and detergents (Surgeon General Jesse Steinfeld). Time Code Start: 07:10. Keywords: ecosystems, habitats, physical environments, life cycles, nature, sciences, environment, pollutants, air pollution, water pollution, noise pollution, smog, smoke, fossil fuels, litter, sludge, contamination, debris. Network: CBS.
  
  6. Cronkite/Sevareid: Secretary of Defense Laird returns from Vietnam; troop reductions hinted. Time Code Start: 12:24. Keywords: cabinet, advisors, speeches, statements, Vietnam War, Armed Forces, mlitary, troops, decreases, withdrawals. Network: CBS.

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