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September 16, 1970

Introduction

This almanac page for Wednesday, September 16, 1970, 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, September 15, 1970

Next Date: Thursday, September 17, 1970

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

    • Kansas State University (6 Weekly Comp. Pres. Doc. 1227, September 16, 1970)
      The President's Address in the Alfred M. Landon Lecture Series on Public Issues.

    Acts Approved by the President

    • H.R. 13434 -- Public Law 91-400
      An Act to provide for the disposition of judgment funds on deposit to the credit of the Hualapai Tribe of the Hualapai Reservation, Arizona, in Indian Claims Commission Dockets Numbered 90 and 122, and for other purposes.
    • H.R. 14097 -- Public Law 91-401
      An Act to authorize the use of funds arising from a judgment in favor of the Citizen Band of Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma in Indian Claims Commission Docket No. 96, and for other purposes.

    Checklist of White House Press Releases

    The releases listed below, made public by the Office of the White House Press Secretary during the period covered by this issue, are not included in the issue.

    • The President's address at Kansas State University (advance text).

    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.

    • During his visit to Chicago, the President met with Midwestern regional news media representatives who were attending an administration briefing on foreign policy.
    • John D. Ehrlichman, Assistant to the President for Domestic Affairs, and George P. Shultz, Director of the Office of Management and Budget, left today, at the President's request, to visit South Vietnam, Japan, and Hong Kong. They will meet with various officials to discuss postwar United States assistance to South Vietnam, economic matters and transportation systems in Japan, and public housing in Hong Kong.
  • 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

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-4433 Photographer: Schumacher, Karl | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-4433-06-13A, Vice President Agnew attending a political rally at Midland Bay City, Michigan. 9/16/1970, Midland Bay City, Michigan Tri-city Airport. Spiro T. Agnew, unidentified political supporters.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-4433-14A-20A, Vice President Agnew attending a fund-raiser dinner in Grand Rapids, Michigan with Gerald R. Ford, Congressman from Grand Rapids, Michigan, Betty Ford and others. 9/16/1970, Grand Rapids, Michigan. ballrooom. Spiro T. Agnew, Gerald R. Ford, Betty Ford, unidentified political supporters.

    Roll WHPO-4434 Photographer: Schumacher, Karl | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-4434-02-05, Vice President Agnew holding a press conference in Albuquerque, New Mexico. 9/16/1970, Albuquerque, New Mexico unknown. Spiro T. Agnew, unidentified members of the press.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-4434-06-23, Vice President Agnew arrives at the Tri-city Airport, Midland Bay City, Michigan. 9/16/1970, Midland Bay City, Michigan Tri-city Airport. Spiro T. Agnew, Betty Ford, political supporters.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-4434-24-29, Vice President Agnew attends a fund-raiser dinner in Grand Rapids, Michigan. 9/16/1970, Grand Rapids, Michigan Unidentified ballroom. Spiro T. Agnew, unidentified political supporters.

    Roll WHPO-4435 Photographer: Schumaker, Byron | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-4435-02-31, President Nixon addressing a crowd at Kansas State University as part of the Alfred M. Landon Series on Public Issues. The President's remarks were being broadcast on radio and television. 9/16/1970, Manhattan, Kansas Kansas State University, interior. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Ronald L. Ziegler, other attendees.

    Roll WHPO-4436 Photographer: Schumaker, Byron | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-4436-02A-29A, President Nixon addressing a crowd at Kansas State University as part of the Alfred M. Landon Series on Public Issues. The President's remarks were being broadcast on radio and television. 9/16/1970, Manhattan, Kansas Kansas State University, interior. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Ronald L. Ziegler, other attendees.

    Roll WHPO-4438 Photographer: Schumaker, Byron | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-4438-01A-35A, President Nixon addressing a crowd at Kansas State University as part of the Alfred M. Landon Series on Public Issues. The President's remarks were being broadcast on radio and television. 9/16/1970, Manhattan, Kansas Kansas State University, interior. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Ron Ziegler, Alf M. Landon, Mrs. Alf M. Landon, other attendees.

    Roll WHPO-4439 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-4439-05A-36A, President Nixon attending a reception for the Midwest News Media. 9/16/1970, Chicago, Illinois Blackstone Hotel, Crystal Ballroom. President Nixon, members of the Midwest News Media.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-4439-05A-36A, President Nixon, Pat Nixon and others on a tarmac. 9/16/1970, Chicago, Illinois airport, tarmac. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, others.

    Roll WHPO-4440 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-4440-03-36, President Nixon attending a reception for the Midwest News Media. 9/16/1970, Chicago, Illinois Crystal Ballroom, Blackstone Hotel. President Nixon, members of the Midwest News Media.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-4440-36A, In a reception line at the Blackstone Hotel in Chicago, President Nixon shakes hands with Pat Krochmal, City Desk reporter. 9/16/1970, Chicago, Illinois Crystal Ballroom, Blackstone Hotel. President Nixon, Pat Krochmal.

    Roll WHPO-4441 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-4441-03-33, President Nixon attending a reception for the Midwest News Media. 9/16/1970, Chicago, Illinois Blackstone Hotel, Crystal Ballroom. President Nixon, members of the Midwest News Media.

    Roll WHPO-4442 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-4442-02A-36A, President Nixon addressing a crowd at Kansas State University as part of the Alfred M. Landon Series on Public Issues. The President's remarks were being broadcast on radio and television. 9/16/1970, Manhattan, Kansas Kansas State University, auditorium interior. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Ron Ziegler, Alf M. Landon, Mrs. Alf M. Landon, audience.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-4442-09A, President Nixon addressing a crowd at Kansas State University as part of the Alfred M. Landon Series on Public Issues. The President's remarks were being broadcast on radio and television. 9/16/1970, Manhattan, Kansas Kansas State University, auditorium interior. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Ron Ziegler, Alf M. Landon, Mrs. Alf M. Landon, audience.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-4442-24A, President Nixon addressing a crowd at Kansas State University as part of the Alfred M. Landon Series on Public Issues. The President's remarks were being broadcast on radio and television. 9/16/1970, Manhattan, Kansas Kansas State University, auditorium interior. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Ron Ziegler, Alf M. Landon, Mrs. Alf M. Landon, audience.

    Roll WHPO-4443 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-4443-02A-07A, President Nixon exits Air Force One (AF1) at Forbes Air Force Base. 9/16/1970, Manhattan, Kansas Forbes Air Force Base. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Ron Ziegler, former Governor and Mrs. Alf M. Landon, other attendees.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-4443-08A-11A, President Nixon meeting former Kansas Governor Alf M. Landon and his wife after arriving at Kansas State University. 9/16/1970, Manhattan, Kansas Kansas State University. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, former Governor and Mrs. Alf M. Landon, unidentified persons.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-4443-10A, President Nixon and Pat Nixon meeting former Kansas Governor Alf M. Landon and his wife after arriving at Kansas State University. 9/16/1970, Manhattan, Kansas Kansas State University. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, former Governor Alf M. Landon, Mrs. Alf Landon.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-4443-12A-24A, President Nixon addressing a crowd at Kansas State University as part of the Alfred M. Landon Series on Public Issues. The President's remarks were being broadcast on radio and television. 9/16/1970, Manhattan, Kansas Kansas State University. President Nixon, Mrs. Pat Nixon, Ron Ziegler, former Governor and Mrs. Alf M. Landon and other attendees.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-4443-25A-35A, President Nixon leaving Kansas State University. 9/16/1970, Manhattan, Kansas Kansas State University. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Ron Ziegler, former Governor and Mrs. Alf M. Landon, other attendees.

    Roll WHPO-4444 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-4444-02A-08A, President Nixon deplaning at Forbes Air Force Base. 9/16/1970, Manhattan, Kansas Forbes Air Force Base. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Ron Ziegler, former Governor and Mrs. Alf M. Landon, other attendees.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-4444-09A-12A, President Nixon arriving at Kansas State University. 9/16/1970, Manhattan, Kansas Kansas State University. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Ron Ziegler, former Governor and Mrs. Alf M. Landon, other attendees.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-4444-13A-36A, President Nixon addressing a crowd at Kansas State University as part of the Alfred M. Landon Series on Public Issues. The President's remarks were being broadcast on radio and television. 9/16/1970, Manhattan, Kansas Kansas State University, interior. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Ron Ziegler, former Governor and Mrs. Alf M. Landon, other attendees.

    Roll WHPO-4445 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-4445-01-29, President Nixon greeting the crowd at Kansas State University after delivering a speech as part of the Alfred M. Landon Series on Public Issues. 9/16/1970, Manhattan, Kansas Kansas State University. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Ron Ziegler, former Governor and Mrs. Alf M. Landon and other attendees.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-4445-19A, President Nixon greeting a crowd of mostly young people at Kansas State University after delivering a speech as part of the Alfred M. Landon Series on Public Issues. Pat Nixon and Ron Ziegler stand nearby. 9/16/1970, Manhattan, Kansas Kansas State University. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Ron Ziegler, crowd.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-4445-30-32, President Nixon departing Kansas State University. 9/16/1970, Manhattan, Kansas Kansas State University. President Nixon, Pat Nixon.

    Roll WHPO-4446 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-4446-02-09, President Nixon, Pat Nixon and others arriving at Meigs Field, Chicago, Illinois, by helicopter, and being greeted by Mayor Daley and Mrs. Richard Daley. 9/16/1970, Chicago, Illinois Meigs Field, Chicago, Illinois. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Richard Daley, Mrs. Richard Daley, others.

    Roll WHPO-4447 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-4447-02A-17A, President Nixon attending a reception for the Midwest News Media. 9/16/1970, Chicago, Illinois Crystal Ballroom, Blackstone Hotel. President Nixon, members of the Midwest News Media.
  • 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.

    B - Vice-Presidential (Agnew and Ford)

    • WHCA-SR-B-103
      Remarks at an airport rally-Tri-City Airport, Saginaw, Michigan. (9/16/1970)

      Runtime: 15:00

      Original Format: 1/4-inch reel-to-reel audiotape. Original source type: Original.
    • WHCA-SR-B-104
      Arrival remarks-Kent County Airport, Grand Rapids, Michigan. (9/16/1970)

      Runtime: 5:00

      Original Format: 1/4-inch reel-to-reel audiotape. Original source type: Original.
    • WHCA-SR-B-105
      Remarks at a fund raising dinner-Grand Rapids, Michigan. (9/16/1970)

      Runtime: 8:00

      Original Format: 1/4-inch reel-to-reel audiotape. Original source type: Original.
    • WHCA-SR-B-106
      Remarks at a fund raising dinner-Civic Center, Grand Rapids, Michigan. (9/16/1970)

      Runtime: 30:00:00

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

    H - White House Staff Member Recordings

    • WHCA-SR-H-265
      Press briefing by Nixon, Herbert Klein, Henry Kissinger, and Joseph Sisco. (9/16/1970, Sheraton Blackstone Hotel, Chicago, Illinois)

      Runtime: Unknown

      Keywords: Press conferences, news conferences, interviews, media

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

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

    K - Informal Presidential Remarks

    • WHCA-SR-K-009
      Crowds-Manhattan, KS & Chicago, IL. (9/16/1970)

      Runtime: 25:03:00

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

    P - Formal Presidential Remarks

    • WHCA-SR-P-700909
      Remarks by President Nixon on campus disorder to students at Ksass St. U. in Manhattan, Kansas. (9/16/1970)

      Runtime: 33:50:00

      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-3850
      President Nixon at Kansas State University & Commentary. Spiro T. Agnew, Vice President of the United States.
      Undetermined
      Runtime: 01:04:25
    • WHCA-3851
      President Nixon at Kansas State University & Commentary. President Nixon is heckled during his speech at KSU.
      ABC
      Runtime: 01:04:45
    • WHCA-3852
      President Nixon at Kansas State University & Commentary.
      Undetermined
      Runtime: 1:00
    • WHCA-3855
      Weekly News Summary - Tape I.
      All networks
      Runtime: 00:59:15

      25. Smith: President Nixon's Kansas speech. Time Code Start: 29:49. Keywords: Presidents, speeches. Network: ABC.

      26. Jarriel: President Nixon's Kansas speech. Time Code Start: 30:13. Keywords: Presidents, speeches. Network: ABC.

      27. Reynolds: Vice President Agnew campaigning. Time Code Start: 36:02. Keywords: Vice Presidents, elections, campaigns, campaigning, candidates. Network: ABC.

      28. Gear: Vice President Agnew campaigning. Time Code Start: 36:27. Keywords: Vice Presidents, elections, campaigns, campaigning, candidates. Network: ABC.

      29. Scali: Jordan Civil War. Time Code Start: 38:09. Keywords: Middle East, Mideast, war, Jordanian. Network: ABC.

      30. Smith: Commentary on the Middle East. Time Code Start: 39:16. Keywords: Middle East, Mideast, war. Network: ABC.

      31. Brinkley: President Nixon speaks at Kansas State University (KSU); few hecklers drowned out by crowd applause; denounces terrorism; urges respect for law and order; government can't save education system. Time Code Start: 41:14. Keywords: Presidents, speeches, colleges, universities, demonstrations, rally, protesters, demonstraters, demonstrators, students, Vietnam War, anti-war, crime, crimes, offences, infractions, criminals, criminality, law breaking, law and order. Network: NBC.

      32. Dancy: President Nixon's Kansas speech. Time Code Start: 41:57. Keywords: Presidents, speeches. Network: NBC.

      33. Chancellor: In Michigan Vice President Spiro Agnew heckled while supporting Lenore Romney for Senator. Time Code Start: 47:08. Keywords: Vice Presidents, travel, trips, demonstrations, rally, protesters, demonstraters, demonstrators, students, Vietnam War, anti-war. Network: NBC.

      34. Kalb: President Nixon's meeting on Jordan facing civil war, guerrillas want King Hussein overthrown. Time Code Start: 47:38. Keywords: Presidents, Middle East, Mideast, Jordanian, war, meetings. Network: CBS.

      35. Cronkite: President Nixon's Kansas speech. Time Code Start: 48:57. Keywords: Presidents, speeches. Network: CBS.

      36. Rather: President Nixon speaks at Kansas State University, only 30 of 15,500 demonstrated against Nixon;. Time Code Start: 54:22. Keywords: Presidents, speeches, colleges, universities, demonstrations, rallys, protests, protesters, demonstraters, demonstrators, Vietnam War, anti-war. Network: CBS.

      37. Cronkite: Vice President Agnew campaigning. Time Code Start: 55:06. Keywords: Vice Presidents, elections, campaigns, campaigning, candidates. Network: CBS.

      38. Morton: Vice President Agnew campaigning. Time Code Start: 55:16. Keywords: Vice Presidents, elections, campaigns, campaigning, candidates. Network: CBS.

      39. Sevareid: Commentary on Alf Landon. Time Code Start: 56:42. Keywords: celebrities, media, interviews, Presidential elections, candidates, Governors, history, Franklin D. Roosevelt (FDR), speakers, lectures. Network: CBS.

Context (External Sources)