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September 8, 1969

Introduction

This almanac page for Monday, September 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: Sunday, September 7, 1969

Next Date: Tuesday, September 9, 1969

Schedule and Public Documents

Archival Holdings

  • The H. R. Haldeman Diaries consists of seven handwritten diaries, 36 dictated diaries recorded as sound recordings, and two handwritten audio cassette tape subject logs. The diaries and logs reflect H. R. Haldeman’s candid personal record and reflections on events, issues, and people encountered during his service in the Nixon White House. As administrative assistant to the President and Chief of Staff, Haldeman attended and participated in public events and private meetings covering the entire scope of issues in which the Nixon White House engaged in during the years 1969-1973. Visit the finding aid to learn more.

  • The National Archives Catalog is the online portal to the records held at the National Archives, and information about those records. It is the main way of describing our holdings and also provides access to electronic records and digitized versions of our holdings. 

    The Catalog searches across multiple National Archives resources at once, including archival descriptions, digitized and electronic records, authority records, and web pages from Archives.gov and the Presidential Libraries. The Catalog also allows users to contribute to digitized historical records through tagging and transcription.

    Nixon Library Holdings

    All National Archives Units

National Security Documents

  • The President's Daily Brief is the primary vehicle for summarizing the day-to-day sensitive intelligence and analysis, as well as late-breaking reports, for the White House on current and future national security issues. Read "The President's Daily Brief: Delivering Intelligence to Nixon and Ford" to learn more.

  • The Foreign Relations of the United States series presents the official documentary historical record of major U.S. foreign policy decisions and significant diplomatic activity. Visit the State Department website for more information.

    Vol. III, Foreign Economic Policy; International Monetary Policy, 1969-1972

    International Monetary Policy, 1969-1972

    • 137. Memorandum From the Chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers (McCracken) to President Nixon, Washington, September 8, 1969

      Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Agency Files, Box 215, Council of Economic Advisers. Confidential. This memorandum was sent to the Treasury Department under cover of a September 9 memorandum from Ken Cole. It is attached to a copy of Secretary Kennedy’s September 19 memorandum to the President (Document 138). A September 8 draft, which forms Tab D to Document 139, is identical to the text printed here but without the final paragraph. (National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Agency Files, Box 215, Council of Economic Advisers)

    Vol. XVII, China, 1969-1972

    China, 1969

    • 30. Memorandum Prepared for the 303 Committee , Washington, September 8, 1969

      Source: National Security Council, Nixon Intelligence Files, 303/40 Committee Files, China. Secret; Eyes Only. No drafting information appears on the memorandum. A handwritten notation on the first page indicates the 303 Committee approved the memorandum at the October 16 meeting. According to the minutes of that meeting, attended by Kissinger, Mitchell, Packard, U. Alexis Johnson, and Helms: “The consensus was that this is a worthwhile program and its continuation was approved.” (Memorandum for the record by Frank Chapin; ibid., 303 Committee, 1969 Minutes) The 303 Committee became the 40 Committee after President Nixon signed NSDM 40 on February 17, 1970, thus updating NSC 5412/2.

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

    Colombia

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

      President’s Assistant for National Security Affairs Kissinger informed President Nixon of the status on the sale of jet aircraft for Colombia. Nixon agreed to have the U.S. Ambassador in Colombia tell President Lleras Restrepo that the Administration wanted to license a modest number of F–5 or A–4 aircraft.

      Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 779, Country Files, Colombia, Vol. 1. Secret. Sent for information. The President initialed his approval on September 15. Haig wrote on the front of the memorandum, “to Vaky for Guidance.” Attached but not published at Tab A is an August 13 memorandum from Richardson to the President. Tab B is attached and printed as Document 155.

    Mexico

    • 436. Memoranda of Meetings, El Mirador, Mexico (Amistad Dam), September 8, 1969. , El Mirador, September 8, 1969

      During the dedication of the Amistad Dam, Presidents Nixon and Díaz Ordaz discussed bilateral relations and regional affairs. Topics included narcotics, trade issues, and Mexico’s assistance in securing the release of Ambassador Elbrick, who had been kidnapped by Brazilian terrorists.

      Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Files 1967–69, POL 33–1 MEX–US. Secret; Exdis. The memoranda of meetings consist of six parts.

  • 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-1935 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-1935-09-22, President Nixon, Pat Nixon, President Dian Ordaz of Mexico and his wife at the Rio Grande River Amistad Dam dedication ceremony. 9/8/1969, Rio Grande border, El Mirador, Coahuila, Mexico Amistad Dam, Construction Camp. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, President Diaz Ordaz, Mrs. Ordaz, unidentified guests.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-1935-10A, President Nixon shaking hands with President Dian Ordaz of Mexico at the Rio Grande River Amistad Dam dedication ceremony. Pat Nixon and Mrs. Ordaz stand near their husabnds. 9/8/1969, Rio Grande border, El Mirador, Coahuila, Mexico Amistad Dam, Construction Camp. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, President Diaz Ordaz, Mrs. Ordaz, unidentified guests and officials.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-1935-16A, President Nixon and President Dian Ordaz of Mexico embrace during the Rio Grande River Amistad Dam dedication ceremony. Pat Nixon and Mrs. Ordaz stand nearby, clapping. 9/8/1969, Rio Grande border, El Mirador, Coahuila, Mexico Amistad Dam, Construction Camp. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, President Diaz Ordaz, Mrs. Ordaz, unidentified guests and officials.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-1935-23-27, President Nixon, Pat Nixon, President Dian Ordaz of Mexico and his wife at the Rio Grande River Amistad Dam dedication ceremony luncheon. 9/8/1969, Rio Grande border, El Mirador, Coahuila, Mexico Amistad Dam, Construction Camp. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, President Diaz Ordaz, Mrs. Ordaz, unidentified guests.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-1935-28-34, President Nixon and Pat Nixon leaving Mexico and arriving at Laughlin Air Force Base. 9/8/1969, Mexico, Del Rio, Texas Amistad Dam heliport, Laughlin Air Force Base (AFB). President Nixon, Pat Nixon, aides, military personnel.

    Roll WHPO-1936 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-1936-00-04, President Nixon and Pat Nixon participating in dedication ceremonies at the Amistad Dam. 9/8/1969, Rio Grande Border Amistad Dam. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, President and Mrs. Diaz Ordaz, crowd, dignitaries.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-1936-05-10, President Nixon meeting with officials about damage from Hurricane Camille. 9/8/1969, Air Force One Municipal Airport, Gulfport, Mississippi. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, John Bell Williams, James Eastland, William Colmer, Charles Griffin, G. V. Montgomery, John Mitchell, Bryce N. Harlow, John Stennis, Ehrlichman.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-1936-07, President Nixon meeting with officials on AF1 about damage from Hurricane Camille. 9/8/1969, Air Force One Municipal Airport, Gulfport, Mississippi. President Nixon, John Bell Williams, James Eastland, William Colmer, Charles Griffin, G. V. Montgomery, John Mitchell, Bryce Harlow, John Stennis.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-1936-10, President Nixon meeting with officials on AF1 about damage from Hurricane Camille. 9/8/1969, Air Force One Municipal Airport, Gulfport, Mississippi. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, John Bell Williams, James Eastland, William Colmer, Charles Griffin, G. V. Montgomery, John Mitchell, Bryce N. Harlow, John Stennis.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-1936-11-17, President Nixon and Pat Nixon waving goodbye prior to departure. 9/8/1969, Air Force One Municipal Airport, Gulfport, Mississippi. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, John Bell Williams, James Eastland, William Colmer, Charles Griffin, G. V. Montgomery, John Mitchell, Bryce Harlow, John Stennis, Ehrlichman.

    Roll WHPO-1937 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-1937-00A-09A, Dedication ceremonies for the Amistad Dam. 9/8/1969, Rio Grand border, Mexico Amistad Dam, Construction Camp at El Mirador, Coahuila. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, President and Mrs. Diaz Ordaz, dignitaries.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-1937-09, President Nixon standing at a lecturn during dedication ceremonies for the Amistad Dam. Pat Nixon sits nearby. 9/8/1969, Rio Grand border, Mexico Amistad Dam, Construction Camp at El Mirador, Coahuila. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, President and Mrs. Diaz Ordaz, unidentified dignitaries and guests.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-1937-10A-13A, Luncheon at the dedication of the Amistad Dam; tables laden with melons and other fruit. 9/8/1969, Rio Grand border, Mexico Amistad Dam, Construction Camp at El Mirador, Coahuila. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, President and Mrs. Diaz Ordaz, dignitaries.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-1937-14A-17A, President Nixon greeting crowd after dedication of Amistad Dam. 9/8/1969, Rio Grand border, Mexico Amistad Dam, Construction Camp at El Mirador, Coahuila. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, President and Mrs. Diaz Ordaz, dignitaries.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-1937-18A-27A, Remarks upon arriving at Laughlin Air Force Base and waving prior to departure. 9/8/1969, Del Rio, Texas Laughlin Air Force Base. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, honor guard, guests.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-1937-28A-31A, President Nixon waving prior to departure. 9/8/1969, Del Rio, Texas Laughlin Air Force Base. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, honor guard, guests.

    Roll WHPO-1938 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-1938-01-11, President Nixon on Air Force One viewing Hurricane Camille damage. 9/8/1969, air, Gulfport, Mississippi Air Force One, interior. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, crowd.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-1938-02, President Nixon looking out the window of AF1 at damage from Hurricane Camille. 9/8/1969, air, Gulfport, Mississippi Air Force One, interior. President Nixon.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-1938-12-17, President Nixon and Pat Nixon leaving the airport at Gulfport, Mississippi. 9/8/1969, air, Gulfport, Mississippi Air Force One, Gulfport Municipal Airport. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, crowd.

    Roll WHPO-1939 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-1939-00A-15A, President Nixon and Pat Nixon deplaning Air Force One. 9/8/1969, Gulfport, Mississippi Municipal Airport. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, dignitaries, crowd.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-1939-16A-19A, President Nixon and Pat Nixon walking with others at Gulfport. 9/8/1969, Gulfport, Mississippi Municipal Airport. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, dignitaries, crowd.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-1939-20A-29A, President Nixon making remarks to the crowd after a meeting held on Air Force One. 9/8/1969, Gulfport, Mississippi Municipal Airport. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, dignitaries, crowd.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-1939-20A-32A, Crowd at airport. 9/8/1969, Gulfport, Mississippi Municipal Airport. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, dignitaries, crowd.

  • 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-690906
      Dedication of Amistad Dam in Del Rio, Mexico with President Gustavo Diaz Ordaz. (9/8/1969)

      Runtime: 4:14

      Original Format: 1/4-inch reel-to-reel audiotape. Original source type: Original.
    • WHCA-SR-P-690907
      Exchange of toasts by President Nixon and President Diaz Ordaz at a Luncheon in Mexico. (9/8/1969, Banquet Room at El Mirador, Coahuila, Mexico)

      Runtime: 4:48

      Original Format: 1/4-inch reel-to-reel audiotape. Original source type: Original.
    • WHCA-SR-P-690908
      Remarks by President Nixon on departure from Mexican Camp at Amistad Dam, with President Diaz Ordaz. (9/8/1969, El Mirador, Coahuila, Mexico)

      Runtime: 1:01

      Original Format: 1/4-inch reel-to-reel audiotape. Original source type: Original.
    • WHCA-SR-P-690909
      Remarks by President Nixon on departure from Laughlin AFB, Texas. (9/8/1969, Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas)

      Runtime: 2:47

      Original Format: 1/4-inch reel-to-reel audiotape. Original source type: Original.
    • WHCA-SR-P-690910
      Remarks by President Nixon on arrival in Gulfport, Mississippi, with Governor John Bell Williams. (9/8/1969, Gulfport Municipal Airport in Gulfport, Miss)

      Runtime: 7:16

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

Context (External Sources)