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October 8, 1969

Introduction

This almanac page for Wednesday, October 8, 1969, 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: Tuesday, October 7, 1969

Next Date: Thursday, October 9, 1969

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.

    Addresses and Remarks

    Appointments and Nominations

    • Commission on Civil Rights (5 Weekly Comp. Pres. Doc. 1379, October 8, 1969)
      Announcement of Intention To Appoint Manuel Ruiz, Jr., as a Member.
    • South Pacific Commission (5 Weekly Comp. Pres. Doc. 1383, October 8, 1969)
      Announcement of Intention To Nominate William B. Taylor, III as a United States Commissioner.

    Awards and Citations

    • Presidential Unit Citation (5 Weekly Comp. Pres. Doc. 1379, October 8, 1969)
      Announcement of Award to the 3d Squadron, 4th Cavalry, 25th Infantry Division and Battery C, 6th Battalion, 77th Artillery, United States Army.
    • Medal of Honor (5 Weekly Comp. Pres. Doc. 1380, October 8, 1969)
      Announcement of Ceremony for Presentation to Four Members of the United States Army.

    Congress, Communications to

    Proclamations

    Acts Approved by the President

    • S. 574 -- Public Law 91-81
      An Act to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to engage in feasibility investigation of certain water resource developments.

    Digest of Other White House Announcements

    Following is a listing of items of general interest which were announced in the press but not made public as formal White House press releases during the period covered by this issue. Appointments requiring Senate approval are not included since they appear in the list of nominations submitted to the Senate, below.

    • The President announced the appointment of Sam E. Wyly as a member of the President's Commission on White House Fellowships.

    Nominations Submitted to the Senate

    Does not include promotions of members of the Uniformed Services, nominations to the Service Academies, or nominations of Foreign Service Officers.

    • MANUEL RUI, JR., of California, to be a Member of the Commission on Civil Rights, vice Hector P. Garcia.

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

    The NSC System

    • 78. National Security Study Memorandum 77 , Washington, October 8, 1969

      Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, NSC Institutional Files (H-Files), Box H–163, National Security Study Memoranda, NSSM 77. Confidential.

    Vol. IV, Foreign Assistance, International Development, Trade Policies, 1969-1972

    Trade and Commerce, 1969-1972

    • 214. Memorandum From the Chairman of the National Security Council Under Secretaries Committee (Richardson) to President Nixon, Washington, October 8, 1969

      Source: National Archives, RG 59, S/S Files: Lot 83 D 276, NSC-U/DM 19c. Confidential. Drafts of this memorandum, dated September 18, 23, and 26, are ibid. An earlier draft was circulated by Staff Director Hartman on September 13 to members of the Under Secretaries Committee, informing them it would be discussed at a Working Group meeting on September 15 to prepare general guidelines for U.S. negotiators and to work out any remaining differences in agency views for Presidential review. (Ibid., NSC-U/DM 17) NSSM 48 is Document 198.

    Vol. XVII, China, 1969-1972

    China, 1969

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

    The Rogers Plan

    Vol. XXXII, SALT I, 1969-1972

    Preparations for SALT, January 27-November 12, 1969

    • 34. Minutes of a National Security Council Meeting , Washington, October 8, 1969

      Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, NSC Institutional Files (H-Files), Box H–109, NSC Minutes Originals 1969 [5 of 5]. Top Secret; [codeword not declassified]. According to the President’s Daily Diary, the meeting lasted from 11:10 a.m. to noon. (Ibid., White House Central Files)

    Vol. XXXIV, National Security Policy, 1969-1972

    Parity, Safeguard, and the SS-9 Controversy

    • 54. National Security Study Memorandum 78 , Washington, October 8, 1969

      Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Subject Files, Box 365, NSSMs, Nos. 43–103. No classification marking.

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

    American Republics Regional

    • 11. Memorandum From the President’s Assistant for National Security Affairs (Kissinger) to President Nixon, Washington, October 8, 1969. , Washington, October 8, 1969

      President’s Assistant for National Security Affairs Kissinger reported on the views of the personal assistant to Colombian President Lleras, Rodrigo Botero, on the U.S.-Latin American economic relations.

      Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC File, Box 797, Country Files, Latin America, Latin America General, volume 2, September–October 1969. Confidential. Sent for information. In the margin next to the section beginning with “What they need basically,” Nixon underlined most of the sentence and wrote, “agree —this Oct 31 speech must not be a dud stylistically.” Nixon also underlined most of the next statement and the penultimate sentence, and wrote, “do it” in the margin. Nixon’s comment was dated October 20. The attached memorandum of conversation has not been found.

  • 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-2101 Photographer: Hodge | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-2101-01A-20A, John Davies receiving a cigarette box from Luigi Turchi and Phil Guarino. 10/8/1969, Washington, D.C. unknown. John Davies, Luigi Turchi, Phil Guarino.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-2101-21A-27A, John Davies reviewing Italian newspapers with Luigi Turchi and Phil Guarino. 10/8/1969, Washington, D.C. unknown. John Davies, Luigi Turchi, Phil Guarino.

    Roll WHPO-2102 Photographer: Hodge | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-2102-03-19, President Nixon addressing members of the American Revolution Bicentennial Commission. 10/8/1969, Washington, D.C. Blue Room, White House. President Nixon, J. E. Wallace Sterling, unidentified Commission members.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-2102-20-35, President Nixon shaking hands with members of the American Revolution Bicentennial Commission, including Chairman Dr. J.E. Wallace Sterling. 10/8/1969, Washington, D.C. Blue Room, White House. President Nixon, J. E. Wallace Sterling, unidentified Commission members.

    Roll WHPO-2103 Photographer: Hodge | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-2103-01A-34A, President Nixon addressing the American Revolution Bicentennial Commission from a microphone. 10/8/1969, Washington, D.C. Blue Room, White House. President Nixon, Commission members.

    Roll WHPO-2104 Photographer: Hodge | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-2104-02-15, President Nixon and American Revolution Bicentennial Commission Chairman Dr. J. E. Wallace Sterling in a receiving line. 10/8/1969, Washington, D.C. Blue Room, White House. President Nixon, J. E. Wallace Sterling, Commission members.

    Roll WHPO-2105 Photographer: Hodge | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-2105-00A-07A, President Nixon addressing members of the American Revolution Bicentennial Commission. 10/8/1969, Washington, D.C. Blue Room, White House. President Nixon, J. E. Wallace Sterling, Commission members.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-2105-08A-12A, President Nixon in a receiving line with its chairman, Dr. J. E. Wallace Sterling. 10/8/1969, Washington, D.C. Blue Room, White House. President Nixon, J. E. Wallace Sterling, Commission members.

    Roll WHPO-2113 Photographer: Kightlinger, Jack | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-2113-05-29, President Nixon bowling with White House staff member Frank Blair while Joe Taylor advises from his seat at the bowling alley scoring table. 10/8/1969, Washington, D.C. Bowling Alley, White House. President Nixon, White House dishwashing staff Frank Blair "Frankie" Blair, Joe Taylor, Secret Service man.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-2113-07, President Nixon bowling with White House staff member Frank Blair. 10/8/1969, Washington, D.C. Bowling Alley, White House. President Nixon, White House dishwashing staff Frank Blair "Frankie" Blair.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-2113-11, President Nixon posing for a photograph with White House staff member Frank Blair in front of a bowling lane; both hold bowling balls. 10/8/1969, Washington, D.C. Bowling Alley, White House. President Nixon, White House dishwashing staff Frank Blair "Frankie" Blair.

    Roll WHPO-2114 Photographer: Kightlinger, Jack | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-2114-02A-12A, Pat Nixon in a receiving line, shaking hands with members of the National Association of Women Lawyers. 10/8/1969, Washington, D.C. White House, State Dining Room. Pat Nixon, unidentified women.

    Roll WHPO-2126 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-2126-, President Nixon addressing members of the American Revolution Bicentennial Commission. Commission Chairman J. E. Wallace Sterling is at his left. 10/8/1969, Washington, D.C. Blue Room, White House. President Nixon, J. E. Wallace Sterling, Commission members.

  • 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-691002
      Remarks by President Nixon to members of the American Revolution Bicentennial Commission with additional remarks by Dr. John E. Wallace Sterling Chairman of the Commission. (10/8/1969, Blue Room, White House)

      Runtime: 0:10:44

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

      Original Format: 1/4-inch reel-to-reel audiotape. Original source type: Original.
    • WHCA-SR-P-691003
      Remarks by President Nixon while filming statements for the Linwood Holton and William Cahill campaigns. (10/8/1969)

      Runtime: 8:09

      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-3453
      Weekly News Summary.
      All networks
      Runtime: 00:31:43

      5. Brinkley: Judge Clement Haynsworth nomination report; Senators Robert Griffin and Margaret Chase Smith opposed to Judge Clement Haynsworth's nomination. Time Code Start: 01:89. Keywords: judges, Supreme Court, nominees, investigations. Network: NBC.

      6. Valeriani: Report on Judge Clement Haynsworth Supreme Court nomination; President Nixon still endorses nomination. Strategy is still for Senator fight, rather than for withdrawal. Time Code Start: 02:00. Keywords: judges, Supreme Court, nominees, investigations. Network: NBC.

      7. Reynolds: President Nixon's goals for 1976 Bicentennial, calls for Spirit of 76 (Air Force One); President Nixon on film. Time Code Start: 02:17. Keywords: Presidents, speeches, statements. Network: ABC.

Context (External Sources)