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October 28, 1971

Introduction

This almanac page for Thursday, October 28, 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: Friday, October 29, 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 The White House - Washington, D. C.

  • 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.

  • The Congressional Record is the official daily record of the debates and proceedings of the U.S. Congress.

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. XVII, China, 1969-1972

    China, October 1971-February 1972

    • 168. National Intelligence Estimate, Washington, October 28, 1971

      Source: Central Intelligence Agency, Job 79R1012, NIC Files. Top Secret. According to a note on the covering sheet, the Central Intelligence Agency and intelligence organizations of the Departments of State and Defense, the NSA, and the AEC participated in the preparation of this estimate. All members of the USIB concurred with the estimate except for the representative from the FBI, who abstained on the grounds that the subject was outside his jurisdiction. For the full text of this NIE, see Tracking the Dragon,p. 678

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

    April-October 1971: Change and Reassessment

    • 103. Telegram From the Department of State to the Embassy in Japan, Washington, October 28, 1971, 1720Z

      Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 537, Country Files, Far East, Japan, Vol. VI, October–December 31, 1971. Secret; Immediate; Nodis. Drafted by Herbert Levin, Politico-Military Officer for Japan; cleared in substance with Herz and Ericson, and by Special Assistant to the Secretary of State Peter Johnson, Miller, and Haig; and approved by Green. After receiving an earlier draft of this message, Holdridge sent a memorandum to Haig on October 27, noting: “The idea of the message originated with Secretary Rogers (although Under Secretary Johnson approved the State draft). The second paragraph of State’s draft is objectionable, I believe, because it pictures the PRC as a problem in the U.N. and could easily be interpreted by Peking, if leaked, as implying collusion between the U.S. and Japan as regards our approach to China. I have substituted language which would have the President take note of recent progress in removing frictions from our relationship and reaffirms the primary importance of the U.S.-Japan relationship in our Asian policy.” Haig approved Holdridge’s changes, which were included in the final version of the telegram sent to Tokyo. (Ibid.)

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

    Indian Ocean

    Vol. XXIX, Eastern Europe, 1969-1972

    Yugoslavia

    • 232. Memorandum for the Presidentʼs File, Washington, October 28, 1971, 11:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m.

      Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 1025, Presidential/HAK MemCons, The President and President Tito. Secret; Sensitive. The meeting was held in the Oval Office. A notation on the memorandum, which was drafted on November 1, reads “unsanitized.” The White House prepared two versions of the records of the conversations with Tito. According to an undated memorandum from Haig to Kissinger, attached to the source text, the “sanitized” version would be provided to the State Department and “relevant NSC staff members” on a “close hold basis.” The unsanitized version was sent to the Presidentʼs File. Kissinger approved distribution of the sanitized version to the Yugoslav Embassy. (Memorandum from Sonnenfeldt to Kissinger, November 16; ibid., Box 944, VIP Visits, Yugoslavia–Visit of Pres. Tito) Tito visited Washington October 28–30.

    Vol. XXXIV, National Security Policy, 1969-1972

    The Defense Budget and U.S. National Security Policy

    • 200. National Intelligence Estimate, Washington, October 28, 1971

      Source: Central Intelligence Agency, NIC Files, Job 79–R01012A. Top Secret. The CIA and the intelligence organizations of the Departments of State and Defense, the AEC, and the NSA participated in the preparation of this estimate. The Director of Central Intelligence submitted this estimate with the concurrence of all members of the USIB with the exception of the representative of the FBI, who abstained on the grounds that the subject matter was outside his jurisdiction. The table of contents is not printed. The full text of this NIE is in the CIA FOIA Electronic Reading Room (www.foia.cia.gov).

    Vol. E-2, Documents on Arms Control and Nonproliferation, 1969-1972

    Conferences on Nuclear and World Disarmament and Soviet UN Initiative on Non-Use of Force

    • 337. Memorandum From Helmut Sonnenfeldt of the National Security Council Staff to the President’s Assistant for National Security Affairs (Kissinger), Washington, October 28, 1971

      Sonnenfeldt briefed Kissinger on the Soviet UN Resolution on a World Disarmament Conference, noting that Under Secretary Irwin authorized the U.S. delegate to the UN to work with the Soviet UN delegation. He then attached a memorandum from Gerard Smith supporting the collaboration.

      Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 302, Agency Files, U.S.U.N., Oct–Nov 1971, Vol. VIII, Pt. 4. Confidential. Sent for action. Sent through Haig. The attached draft resolution with amendments is not published. In the left hand margin of page one, Kissinger wrote, “Don’t want to minimize-wish to include,” and indicated that the phrase, “special responsibility,” in paragraph two, “should be deleted.” None of the options on page 2 is checked. An attached routing slip indicates that Sonnenfeldt “handled by phone,” and a handwritten note at the bottom of page one, initialed by Sonnenfeldt, states, “Leonard informed Nov. 1,” presumably a reference to James F. Leonard of ACDA.

    • 338. Telegram 199601 From the Department of State to the Mission to the United Nations, Washington, October 28, 1971

      The telegram provided instructions to the U.S. delegation to the UN recommending that delegates investigate Soviet reaction to amending the Soviet draft resolution on a world disarmament conference.

      Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Files 1970–1973, DEF 18–3. Confidential; Immediate. It was repeated to USMission Geneva, USNATO, Bonn, London, Moscow, Ottawa, Paris, Rome, The Hague, Tokyo, and Hong Kong. Drafted by McCormack (ACDA/IR) and McIntyre and Armitage (IO/UNP); cleared by Leonard (ACDA/IR) and Garthoff (PM) and in substance in EUR/SOV (substance), EA/ACA (substance), and OSD/ISA (substance); and approved by De Palma of IO.

  • 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 Tapes are sound recordings of President Richard Nixon's telephone conversations and of meetings held in the Oval Office and the Cabinet Room in the White House, the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building (OEOB), the Lincoln Sitting Room in the residence section of the White House, and several locations at the Presidential retreat at Camp David, Maryland. These recordings document many of the major events and decisions of the Nixon Administration from February 16, 1971 to July 18, 1973. Visit the White House Tapes finding aid to learn about the taping system's operation and archival processing.

    Oval Office

  • 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-7649 Photographer: undetermined | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-7649-01-03, Henry Kissinger and others touring China. 10/28/1971, China various locations. Henry Kissinger, unidentified persons.

    Roll WHPO-7650 Photographer: undetermined | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-7650-01-04, Henry Kissinger and others touring China. 10/28/1971, China Henry Kissinger, unidentified persons.

    Roll WHPO-7651 Photographer: Elbourne, Tim | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-7651-01A-07A, Henry Kissinger entering and leaving a plane. 10/28/1971, China various locations. Kissinger, unidentified persons.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-7651-08A-15A, 17A-20A, Henry Kissinger on a plane. 10/28/1971, China various locations. Kissinger, unidentified persons.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-7651-16A, Henry Kissinger at a meal table. 10/28/1971, China various locations. Kissinger, unidentified persons.

    Roll WHPO-7652 Photographer: Taylor, Bob | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-7652-01-02, 05-09, Nature in various locations. 10/28/1971, unknown unknown.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-7652-10-13, Henry Kissinger and others on a beach. 10/28/1971, unknown unknown. Henry Kissinger, unidentified persons.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-7652-15, Henry Kissinger and others in an airport. 10/28/1971, unknown unknown. Henry Kissinger, unidentified persons.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-7652-16-17, 18-20, Henry Kissinger and others on a plane. 10/28/1971, unknown unknown. Henry Kissinger, unidentified persons.

    Roll WHPO-7653 Photographer: Taylor, Bob | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-7653-01-02, Henry Kissinger and a group of unidentified men on the Great Wall. 10/28/1971, China Great Wall. Henry Kissinger, unidentified persons.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-7653-03-11, Henry Kissinger and the China Advance team on tour at "Spirit Way" road leading to a Chinese tomb of a major dignitary at the Ming Dynasty Tombs site. Group seated near large animal statues. Group posting at resting elephant. General Hughes stands next to a standing warrior statue. 10/28/1971, China Spirit Way to Ming Dynasty Tombs. Henry Kissinger, General Hughes, female staff members, chinese officials, unidentified staff.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-7653-12-17, Vases, posters, and ceramics on display in glass cases. Large dragon motif blue & white ceramic urn in front of a raised throne seat. 10/28/1971, China unknown.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-7653-18-20, Dwight Chapin and Kissinger staff members talking to unidentified chinese staff. 10/28/1971, China unknown. Dwight Chapin.

    Roll WHPO-7654 Photographer: Taylor, Bob | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-7654-01-05, 08-09, 15-16, Staff in an airplane. 10/28/1971, China airplane, interior. unidentified staff, Dwight Chapin, Pilot, military personnel.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-7654-06-07, 10-14, 17, Staff on land. 10/28/1971, China unknown. unidentified staff, General Hughes, military personnel.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-7654-18-19, Countryside. 10/28/1971, China unknown. unidentified staff, military personnel.

    Roll WHPO-7655 Photographer: Taylor, Bob | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-7655-01-19, Henry Kissinger and others touring China. 10/28/1971, China various locations. Henry Kissinger, unidentified persons.

    Roll WHPO-7656 Photographer: Taylor, Bob | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-7656-01-02, Henry Kissinger and a group of unidentified men watching a stage performance. Henry Kissinger and a group of unidentified men on the Great Wall. 10/28/1971, China theater. Henry Kissinger, unidentified persons.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-7656-03-20, Henry Kissinger and a group of unidentified men on the Great Wall. 10/28/1971, China Great Wall. Henry Kissinger, unidentified persons.

    Roll WHPO-7657 Photographer: Taylor, Bob | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-7657-01-20, Henry Kissinger touring China on his China Advance trip. 10/28/1971, China various locations. Henry Kissinger, unidentified persons.

    Roll WHPO-7658 Photographer: Moore, Robert (Supervisor/Director, WHPO Photographic Laboratory) | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-7658-03-07, President Nixon and Pat Nixon welcoming President of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia Josip Broz Tito and Mrs. Josip Broz Tito for their White House arrival ceremony. 10/28/1971, Washington, D.C. White House, South Grounds. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Josip Broz Tito, Mrs. Josip Broz Tito, Emil Mosbacher, aides, military honor guards, guests.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-7658-08-18, President Nixon and President of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia Josip Broz Tito standing on a podium at the Arrival Ceremony for President Tito. 10/28/1971, Washington, D.C. White House, South Grounds. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Josip Broz Tito, Mrs. Jovanka Broz Tito, Emil Mosbacher, aides, military honor guards, guests.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-7658-19-20, President Nixon addressing crowd at the arrival ceremony for President of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia Josip Broz Tito. 10/28/1971, Washington, D.C. White House, South Grounds. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Josip Broz Tito, Mrs. Jovanka Broz Tito, Emil Mosbacher, aides, military honor guards, guests.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-7658-21-29, President of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia Josip Broz Tito addressing crowd at the arrival ceremony. 10/28/1971, Washington, D.C. White House, South Grounds. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Josip Broz Tito, Mrs. Jovanka Broz Tito, Emil Mosbacher, aides, military honor guards, guests.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-7658-28, President Nixon and President of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia Josip Broz Tito smiling toward one another while standing at the review platform podium during Tito's arrival ceremony. 10/28/1971, Washington, D.C. White House, South Grounds. President Nixon, Josip Broz Tito.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-7658-30-34, President Nixon, Pat Nixon, President of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia Josip Broz Tito, and Mrs. Jovanka Broz Tito standing on the Truman Balcony after the Tito's arrival ceremony. 10/28/1971, Washington, D.C. White House, Truman Balcony. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Josip Broz Tito, Mrs. Jovanka Broz Tito, Emil Mosbacher, aides, military honor guards, guests.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-7658-32, President Nixon, Pat Nixon, President of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia Josip Broz Tito, and Mrs. Jovanka Broz Tito standing on the Truman Balcony after the Tito's arrival ceremony. 10/28/1971, Washington, D.C. White House, Truman Balcony. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Josip Broz Tito, Mrs. Jovanka Broz Tito, Emil Mosbacher, aides, military honor guards, guests.

    Roll WHPO-7659 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-7659-01A-19A, President Nixon and President of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia Josip Broz Tito seated informally during an Oval Office meeting. 10/28/1971, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, Josip Broz Tito.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-7659-04, President Nixon and President of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia Josip Broz Tito seated informally during an Oval Office meeting. 10/28/1971, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, Josip Broz Tito.

    Roll WHPO-7660 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-7660-02-06, President Nixon and Pat Nixon welcoming President of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia Josip Broz Tito and Mrs. Jovanka Broz at their arrival ceremony. 10/28/1971, Washington, D.C. White House, South Grounds. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Josip Broz Tito, Mrs. Jovanka Broz, Emil Mosbacher, officials, military honor guards.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-7660-04, President Nixon shaking the hand of President of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia Josip Broz Tito before his arrival ceremony. Emil Mosbacher and Pat Nixon stand nearby. 10/28/1971, Washington, D.C. White House, South Grounds. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Josip Broz Tito, Emil Mosbacher, military honor guards.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-7660-07-08, 19, President Nixon walking with President of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia Josip Broz Tito during Tito's arrival ceremony. 10/28/1971, Washington, D.C. White House, South Grounds. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Josip Broz Tito, Mrs. Jovanka Broz, Emil Mosbacher, aides, military honor guards, guests.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-7660-09-18, President Nixon and President of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia Josip Broz Tito standing on the review platform during Tito's arrival ceremony. 10/28/1971, Washington, D.C. White House, South Grounds. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Josip Broz Tito, Mrs. Jovanka Broz, Emil Mosbacher, officials, guests.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-7660-12, President Nixon and President of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia Josip Broz Tito standing on the review platform during Tito's arrival ceremony. 10/28/1971, Washington, D.C. White House, South Grounds. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Josip Broz Tito, Mrs. Jovanka Broz, officials, guests.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-7660-20-25, President Nixon and President of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia Josip Broz Tito reviewing the troops during Tito's arrival ceremony. 10/28/1971, Washington, D.C. White House, South Grounds. President Nixon, Josip Broz Tito, military honor guards.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-7660-26-33, President Nixon and President of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia Josip Broz Tito addressing crowd during Tito's arrival ceremony. 10/28/1971, Washington, D.C. White House, South Grounds. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Josip Broz Tito, Mrs. Jovanka Broz, Emil Mosbacher, aides, military honor guards, guests.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-7660-32, President Nixon and President of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia Josip Broz Tito shaking hands at the review platform podium during Tito's arrival ceremony. 10/28/1971, Washington, D.C. White House, South Grounds. President Nixon, Josip Broz Tito.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-7660-34, President Nixon, Pat Nixon, President of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia Josip Broz Tito, and Mrs. Jovanka Broz standing on the Truman Balcony after Tito's arrival ceremony. 10/28/1971, Washington, D.C. White House, Truman Balcony. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Josip Broz Tito, Mrs. Jovanka Broz.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-7660-34-36, President Nixon, Pat Nixon, President of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia Josip Broz Tito and Mrs. Jovanka Broz standing on the Truman Balcony after Tito's arrival ceremony. 10/28/1971, Washington, D.C. White House, Truman Balcony. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Josip Broz Tito, Mrs. Jovanka Broz.

    Roll WHPO-7661 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-7661-02A-03A, Crowd during the Arrival Ceremony for President of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia Josip Broz Tito. 10/28/1971, Washington, D.C. White House, South Grounds. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Josip Broz Tito, Mrs. Jovanka Broz, Emil Mosbacher, aides, military honor guards, guests.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-7661-04A-06A, 09A-19A, President Nixon and President of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia Josip Broz Tito standing on the review platform during Tito's arrival ceremony. 10/28/1971, Washington, D.C. White House, South Grounds. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Josip Broz Tito, Mrs. Jovanka Broz, Emil Mosbacher, officials, military honor guards, guests.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-7661-07A-08A, President Nixon and President of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia Josip Broz Tito reviewing the troops during Tito's arrival ceremony. 10/28/1971, Washington, D.C. White House, South Grounds. President Nixon, Josip Broz Tito, military honor guards, guests.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-7661-21A, President Nixon, Pat Nixon, President of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia Josip Broz Tito and Mrs. Jovanka Broz standing on the Truman balcony after the Tito's arrival ceremony. 10/28/1971, Washington, D.C. White House, Truman balcony. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Josip Broz Tito, Mrs. Jovanka Broz.

    Roll WHPO-7662 Photographer: Schumaker, Byron | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-7662-02A-18A, President Nixon and President of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia Josip Broz Tito reviewing the troops during during Tito's arrival ceremony. 10/28/1971, Washington, D.C. White House, South Grounds. President Nixon, Josip Broz Tito, officials, military honor guards.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-7662-19A-30A, President Nixon and President of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia Josip Broz Tito addressing crowd during Tito's arrival ceremony. 10/28/1971, Washington, D.C. White House, South Grounds. President Nixon, Josip Broz Tito, officials, military honor guards.

    Roll WHPO-7663 Photographer: Schumaker, Byron | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-7663-01A-02A, President Nixon and Pat Nixon welcoming President of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia Josip Broz Tito and Mrs. Jovanka Broz. 10/28/1971, Washington, D.C. White House, South Grounds. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Josip Broz Tito, Mrs. Jovanka Broz, Emil Mosbacher, aides, military honor guards, guests.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-7663-03A-11A, President Nixon and President of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia Josip Broz Tito standing on the review platform during Tito's arrival ceremony. Some views obscured by a Yugoslavian flag. 10/28/1971, Washington, D.C. White House, South Grounds. President Nixon, Josip Broz Tito, Lijana Tambaca, aides, military honor guards, guests.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-7663-12A-15A, President Nixon, Pat Nixon, President of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia Josip Broz Tito and Mrs. Jovanka Broz standing on the Truman Balcony after Tito's arrival ceremony. 10/28/1971, Washington, D.C. White House, Truman Balcony. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Josip Broz Tito, Mrs. Jovanka Broz.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-7663-14, President Nixon, Pat Nixon, President of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia Josip Broz Tito and Mrs. Jovanka Broz standing on the Truman Balcony after Tito's arrival ceremony. 10/28/1971, Washington, D.C. White House, Truman Balcony. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Josip Broz Tito, Mrs. Jovanka Broz.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-7663-16A-17A, Portrait of Pat Nixon and Mrs. Jovanka Broz. 10/28/1971, Washington, D.C. White House, Blue Room. Pat Nixon, Mrs. Jovanka Broz.

    Roll WHPO-7664 Photographer: Schumaker, Byron | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-7664-02-05, President Nixon and Pat Nixon welcoming President of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia Josip Broz Tito and Mrs. Jovanka Broz at their arrival ceremony. 10/28/1971, Washington, D.C. White House, South Grounds. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Josip Broz Tito, Mrs. Jovanka Broz, Emil Mosbacher, aides, military honor guards, guests.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-7664-06-07, 13-25, President Nixon and President of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia Josip Broz Tito standing on the review platform during Tito's arrival ceremony. 10/28/1971, Washington, D.C. White House, South Grounds. President Nixon, Josip Broz Tito, Lijana Tambaca (Interpreter), aides, military honor guards, guests.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-7664-08-12, President Nixon and President of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia Josip Broz Tito reviewing the troops during Tito's arrival ceremony. 10/28/1971, Washington, D.C. White House, South Grounds. President Nixon, Josip Broz Tito, aides, military honor guards, crowd.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-7664-19A, President Nixon and President of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia Josip Broz Tito standing at the review platform podium during Tito's arrival ceremony. 10/28/1971, Washington, D.C. White House, South Grounds. President Nixon, Josip Broz Tito, crowd.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-7664-26-29, President Nixon, Pat Nixon , President of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia Josip Broz Tito and Mrs. Jovanka Broz walking to the White House after Tito's arrival ceremony. 10/28/1971, Washington, D.C. White House, South Grounds. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Josip Broz Tito, Mrs. Jovanka Broz, Emil Mosbacher, officials, military honor guards, crowd.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-7664-30-31, President Nixon, Pat Nixon, President of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia Josip Broz Tito and Mrs. Jovanka Broz standing on the Truman balcony after the Tito's arrival ceremony. 10/28/1971, Washington, D.C. White House, Truman balcony. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Josip Broz Tito, Mrs. Jovanka Broz.

    Roll WHPO-7665 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-7665-03A-10A, President Nixon, Pat Nixon, and officials take part in the arrival ceremony for President of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia Josip Broz Tito. President Nixon and President Tito standing on the review platform. 10/28/1971, Washington, D.C. White House, South Grounds. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Josip Broz Tito, Mrs. Jovanka Broz, Emil Mosbacher, officials, military honor guards, Lijana Tambaca (interpreter).
    • Frame(s): WHPO-7665-11A-12A, President Nixon and President of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia Josip Broz Tito seated informally during an Oval Office meeting. (Tito holds a cigar). 10/28/1971, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, Josip Broz Tito.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-7665-12, President Nixon and President of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia Josip Broz Tito seated informally during an Oval Office meeting. 10/28/1971, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, Josip Broz Tito.

    Roll WHPO-7666 Photographer: Schumacher, Karl | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-7666-03-12, President Nixon and President of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia Josip Broz Tito standing at the review platform podium during Tito's arrival ceremony. (viewed through a window). 10/28/1971, Washington, D.C. White House. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Josip Broz Tito, Lijana Tambaca, officials, troops, military honor guards, guests.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-7666-18, President Nixon, Pat Nixon, and officials take part in the arrival ceremony for President of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia Josip Broz Tito. President Nixon and President Tito standing on the reviewing platform. Troops kneel in salute with rifles in front of them. Rows of troops are seen at attention in the background. Public audience visible on lawn. 10/28/1971, Washington, D.C. White House. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Josip Broz Tito, Lijana Tambaca, officials, troops, military honor guards, guests.

    Roll WHPO-7667 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-7667-02-03, President Nixon and Pat Nixon arriving on the South Lawn. 10/28/1971, Washington, D.C. White House, South Lawn. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, aides, guests.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-7667-04-05, President Nixon and Pat Nixon greeting President of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia Josip Broz Tito and Mrs. Jovanka Broz at their arrival ceremony. 10/28/1971, Washington, D.C. White House, South Lawn. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Josip Broz Tito, Mrs. Jovanka Broz, Emil Mosbacker, Jr., honor guard, officials, guests.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-7667-06-14, President Nixon and President of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia Josip Broz Tito participating in Tito's arrival ceremony. 10/28/1971, Washington, D.C. White House, South Lawn. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Josip Broz Tito, Lijana Tambaca (Interpreter), honor guard, officials, guests.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-7667-15-16, President Nixon, Pat Nixon, President of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia Josip Broz Tito and Mrs. Jovanka Broz leaving the review platform. 10/28/1971, Washington, D.C. White House, South Lawn. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Josip Broz Tito, Mrs. Jovanka Broz, honor guard, officials, guests.

    Roll WHPO-7669 Photographer: Schumacher, Karl | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-7669-01-04, President Nixon and President of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia Josip Broz Tito during Tito's arrival ceremony. The Presidents standing on the review platform, then reviewing the troops. Viewed through a window. 10/28/1971, Washington, D.C. White House, South Lawn. President Nixon, Josip Broz Tito, military personnel, guests.

    Roll WHPO-7670 Photographer: Schumacher, Karl | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-7670-04A-17A, Robert Brown standing with an unidentified group of men. 10/28/1971, Washington, D.C. unknown. Robert Brown, unidentified men.

    Roll WHPO-7671 Photographer: Schumaker, Byron | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-7671-01-11, Ron Walker, Dwight Chapin and President Nixon's advance team office staff seated during a meeting. 10/28/1971, Washington, D.C. unknown. Ron Walker, Dwight Chapin, unidentified men.

    Roll WHPO-7672 Photographer: Schumaker, Byron | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-7672-01A, Unidentified young woman at a desk. 10/28/1971, Washington, D.C. unknown. unidentified woman.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-7672-02A-22A, Ron Walker, Dwight Chapin and President Nixon's advance team office staff seated during a meeting. 10/28/1971, Washington, D.C. unknown. Ron Walker, Dwight Chapin, unidentified men.

    Roll WHPO-7673 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-7673-02-31, President Nixon and Secretary of the Treasury John Connally walking on White House grounds. 10/28/1971, Washington, D.C. White House, Rose Garden. President Nixon, John B. Connally.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-7673-06A, President Nixon and Secretary of the Treasury John Connally standing and talking on White House grounds. 10/28/1971, Washington, D.C. White House, Rose Garden. President Nixon, John B. Connally.

    Roll WHPO-7674 Photographer: Schumacher, Karl | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-7674-05-25, Close-up portrait study of Desmond Barker. 10/28/1971, Washington, D.C. unknown. Desmond J. Barker, Jr.

    Roll WHPO-7675 Photographer: Kightlinger, Jack | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-7675-01A-02A, Military trumpeters from "The President's Own" United States Marine Band playing in the Grand hallway before a State Dinner honoring President of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia Josip Broz Tito. 10/28/1971, Washington, D.C. White House, North Portico. U.S. Marine Band Trumpeters.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-7675-02, Military trumpeters from "The President's Own" United States Marine Band playing in the Grand hallway before a State Dinner honoring President of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia Josip Broz Tito. 10/28/1971, Washington, D.C. White House, North Portico. U.S. Marine Band Trumpeters.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-7675-03A-04A, Military aides in the Grand Hall prior to a State Dinner in Honor of President of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia Josip Broz Tito. 10/28/1971, Washington, D.C. White House, East Room. military aides.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-7675-05A-08A, Military aides with President Nixon and Pat Nixon in the Grand Hall prior to a State Dinner in Honor of President of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia Josip Broz Tito. 10/28/1971, Washington, D.C. White House, East Room. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, military aides, social aides, musicians.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-7675-09A-12A, Military couple in the Grand Hall prior to a State Dinner in Honor of President of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia Josip Broz Tito. 10/28/1971, Washington, D.C. White House, East Room. military aides.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-7675-13A-20A, President Nixon greeting President of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia Josip Broz Tito and Mrs. Josip Broz Tito before the State Dinner. 10/28/1971, Washington, D.C. White House, North Portico. President Nixon, Josip Broz Tito and Mrs. Josip Broz Tito, military aides.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-7675-21A-22A, Band playing at the State Dinner evening honoring President of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia Josip Broz Tito. 10/28/1971, Washington, D.C. White House, Grand Hall. musicians.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-7675-23A-32A, President Nixon, Pat Nixon, President of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia Josip Broz Tito, and Mrs. Josip Broz Tito before the State Dinner. 10/28/1971, Washington, D.C. White House, Grand Stairway. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Josip Broz Tito and Mrs. Josip Broz Tito.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-7675-28, President Nixon, Pat Nixon, President of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia Josip Broz Tito, and Mrs. Josip Broz Tito pose for a formal portrait near the Grand Stairway on the evening of a state dinner. 10/28/1971, Washington, D.C. White House, Grand Stairway. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Josip Broz Tito and Mrs. Josip Broz Tito.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-7675-33A-34A, President Nixon, Pat Nixon, President of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia Josip Broz Tito, and Mrs. Josip Broz Tito on the evening of a state dinner. 10/28/1971, Washington, D.C. White House. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Josip Broz Tito and Mrs. Josip Broz Tito.

    Roll WHPO-7676 Photographer: Kightlinger, Jack | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-7676-01A-05A, Mrs. Jovanka Broz at a reception during the evening of a state dinner. 10/28/1971, Washington, D.C. White House, East Room. Mrs. Jovanka Broz, guests.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-7676-06A, President Nixon, Pat Nixon, and Mrs. Jovanka Broz greeting Metropolitan Opera Soprano Gail Robinson after her concert performance in the East Room during the evening of a state dinner. 10/28/1971, Washington, D.C. White House, East Room. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Gail Robinson, Mrs. Jovanka Broz.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-7676-06A-11A, President Nixon, Pat Nixon, President of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia Josip Broz Tito, and Mrs. Jovanka Broz shaking hands with Metropolitan Soprano Gail Robinson, and her accompanist, after her concert program in the East Room during the evening of a state dinner. 10/28/1971, Washington, D.C. White House, East Room. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Josip Broz Tito, Mrs. Jovanka Broz, Gail Robinson, unidentified guests.

    Roll WHPO-7677 Photographer: Kightlinger, Jack | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-7677-03-04, President Nixon awaiting the arrival of President of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia Josip Broz Tito and Mrs. Jovanka Broz for a state dinner. 10/28/1971, Washington, D.C. White House, North Portico. President Nixon.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-7677-04, President Nixon awaiting the arrival of President of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia Josip Broz Tito and Mrs. Jovanka Broz for a state dinner. 10/28/1971, Washington, D.C. White House, North Portico. President Nixon.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-7677-05-06, Color Guard salute prior to a state dinner for President of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia Josip Broz Tito's honor. 10/28/1971, Washington, D.C. White House, North Portico. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Josip Broz Tito, Mrs. Jovanka Broz, military personnel.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-7677-07-09, President Nixon, Pat Nixon, President of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia Josip Broz Tito and Mrs. Jovanka Broz pose for a formal portrait at the Grand Stairway before the state dinner. 10/28/1971, Washington, D.C. White House, Grand Staircase. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Josip Broz Tito, Mrs. Jovanka Broz, military personnel.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-7677-10-23, President of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia Josip Broz Tito escorting Pat Nixon, and President Nixon escorting Mrs. Jovanka Broz down the red carpet in the Grand Hall on their way to a state dinner. 10/28/1971, Washington, D.C. White House, Grand Hall. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Josip Broz Tito, Mrs. Jovanka Broz, aides.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-7677-24, President of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia Josip Broz Tito escorting Pat Nixon and President Nixon escorting Mrs. Jovanka Broz down the red carpet in the Grand Hall on their way to a state dinner. 10/28/1971, Washington, D.C. White House, Grand Hall. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Josip Broz Tito, Mrs. Jovanka Broz, aides.

  • 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-451
      Press briefing by Herbert Klein and Ambassador Kenneth Rush. (10/28/1971, Room 162, Executive Office Building)

      Runtime: 50:00:00

      Keywords: Press conferences, news conferences, interviews, media

      Production credits: Audio feed supplied by WHCA; Recorded by BAC (initials of WHCA engineer)

      Original Format: 1/4-inch reel-to-reel audiotape. Original source type: Original.

    P - Formal Presidential Remarks

    • WHCA-SR-P-711019
      State arrival ceremony for President Josip Tito, with President Tito. (10/28/1971)

      Runtime: 3:27

      Original Format: 1/4-inch reel-to-reel audiotape. Original source type: Original.
    • WHCA-SR-P-711020
      Remarks by President Nixon in toast to President Tito, with President Tito. (10/28/1971)

      Runtime: 5:39

      Original Format: 1/4-inch reel-to-reel audiotape. Original source type: Original.
    • WHCA-SR-P-711021
      Remarks by President Nixon prior to entertainment in honor of President Tito with a musical performance by Gail Robinson (soprano). (10/28/1971, East Room, White House)

      Runtime: 0:17:16

      Keywords: Musician, musicians, music, celebrities, performance, classical music, opera

      Production credits: Audio feed supplied by "WHCA only"; Recorded by RSM (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-4759
      Weekly News Summary, Tape III.
      ALL NETWORKS
      Runtime: 1:00

      1. Smith/Clark/Gill: Senate vote on foreign aid influence by United Nations (U.N.) vote and White House action. Time Code Start: 00:00. Keywords: organization of nations, intergovernmental alliance, financial aid, Senators, voting. Network: ABC.

      2. Reasoner/Giggans: The Vietnam war; traffic accidents in Vietnam. Time Code Start: 02:53. Keywords: Vietnam War, autos, car accidents. Network: ABC.

      3. Reasoner/Zimmerman: Viet Cong POWs. Time Code Start: 05:34. Keywords: Vietnam War, People's Liberation Armed Forces (PLAF), National Liberation Front (NLF), VC, Vietnam Prisoner of War. Network: ABC.

      4. Smith/Donaldson: Phase II and comments with businessmen of 26 cities. Time Code Start: 07:55. Keywords: wage and price controls, freezes, prices, costs, increases, decreases, economy, economics, budgets, finances, recession, inflation, money. Network: ABC.

      5. Smith/Jarriel: Yugoslavian President Tito visits the White House. Time Code Start: 10:00. Keywords: Presidents, travel, trips, meetings. Network: ABC.

      6. Reasoner: Commentary on former President Johnson (LBJ) and his book The Vantage Point: Perspectives of the Presidency (former President Johnson's book is serialized in newspapers). Time Code Start: 12:41. Keywords: Presidents, books, authors, autobiography, politics, government policy, Presidential administrations. Network: ABC.

      7. Chancellor/Duke: Kissinger lobbies against Mansfield Amendment and it loses in vote. Time Code Start: 15:36. Keywords: cabinet, advisors, lobbyists, Vietnam War, troops, withdrawals, amendments, voting, losses. Network: NBC.

      8. Chancellor/Levine: Cost of Living Council (COL) comments on Phase II; Connally talks to businessmen; Secretary Stans and AFL-CIO President George Meany comment on Phase II. Time Code Start: 17:05. Keywords: cabinet, advisors, leaders, labor, unions, American Federation of Labor, Congress of Industrial Organizations, wage and price controls, freezes, prices, costs, increases, decreases, economy, economics, budgets, finances, recession, inflation, money. Network: NBC.

      9. Chancellor: South Vietnam may free some POWs. Time Code Start: 20:00. Keywords: Vietnam War, Vietnam Prisoner of War. Network: NBC.

      10. Lewis: Film of South Vietnam POW camp. Time Code Start: 20:45. Keywords: Vietnam War, Vietnam Prisoner of War, prison camps. Network: NBC.

      11. Chancellor: Casualties. Time Code Start: 22:57. Keywords: Vietnam War, killed in action, KIA, death tolls, fatalities, casualty, casualties, military, troops. Network: NBC.

      12. Chancellor/Green: Film of Chou En Lai after China's admission to United Nations (U.N.). Time Code Start: 23:12. Keywords: organization of nations, intergovernmental alliance, voting, admissions, People's Republic of China, leaders, speeches. Network: NBC.

      13. Cronkite/Schorr: Secretary Stans (Commerce) talks to manufacturers; Connally on control of profits. Time Code Start: 24:43. Keywords: cabinet, advisors, speeches. Network: CBS.

      14. Cronkite: Will Vice President Agnew be on the 1972 ticket?. Time Code Start: 27:24. Keywords: Vice Presidents, Presidential elections, campaigns, campaigning, candidates. Network: CBS.

      15. Cronkite: Mansfield Ammendment and riders defeated in Congressional vote. Time Code Start: 27:53. Keywords: House of Representatives, voting, Military Authorization Act, ammendments, Armed Forces, military, research projects. Network: CBS.

      16. Cronkite/Henderson: Chou En Lai on film, happy to be in the United Nations (U.N.); Taiwan comments on expulsion. Time Code Start: 28:40. Keywords: organization of nations, intergovernmental alliance, voting, admissions, People's Republic of China, leaders, speeches. Network: CBS.

      17. Cronkite/Simon: Caualties; POW release in South Vietnam; Prison film from Cam Thou, South Vietnam. Time Code Start: 31:25. Keywords: Vietnam War, Vietnam Prisoner of War. Network: CBS.

      18. Cronkite/Rather: Yugoslavian President Tito arrives at the White House. Time Code Start: 34:29. Keywords: Presidents, travel, trips, meetings. Network: CBS.

      19. Sevareid: Commentary on former President Johnson (LBJ) and his book The Vantage Point: Perspectives of the Presidency. Time Code Start: 36:14. Keywords: Presidents, books, authors, autobiography, politics, government policy, Presidential administrations. Network: CBS.
    • WHCA-4760
      "The Phil Donahue Show". FTN: U.S. Senator James Buckley.
      CBS; Post-Newsweek Stations, Inc.
      Runtime: 00:59:41
    • WHCA-4761
      "Thirty Minutes"; "Washington Week in Review" AND "Agronsky: Evening Edition". MTP: Walter Heller; "I&A": Secretary of the Treasury John B. Connally.
      NBC, ABC
      Runtime: 01:29:46

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