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April 14, 1969

Introduction

This almanac page for Monday, April 14, 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.

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Next Date: Tuesday, April 15, 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

    • Organization of American States (5 Weekly Comp. Pres. Doc. 554, April 14, 1969)
      The President's Remarks at the Pan American Day Meeting of the OAS Assembly.

    Appointments and Nominations

    Congress, Communications to

    • Domestic Programs and Policies (5 Weekly Comp. Pres. Doc. 556, April 14, 1969)
      The President's Message to the Congress on Forthcoming Legislative Proposals.
    • United States-Canadian Agreements (5 Weekly Comp. Pres. Doc. 560, April 14, 1969)
      The President's Message to the Senate Concerning Agreements Involving the Niagara River and a Cofferdam Above the American Falls.

    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.

    • CARL J. GILBERT, of Massachusetts, to be Special Representative for Trade Negotiations, with the rank of Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary.
    • THOMAS K. COWDEN, Of Michigan, to be an Assistant Secretary of Agriculture.
    • BRANTLEY BLUE, of Tennessee, to be a Commissioner of the Indian Claims Commission.

  • 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.

    No Federal Register published on this date

  • 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

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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

    Foreign Economic Policy

    Vol. XLI, Western Europe; NATO, 1969-1972

    Western Europe Region and NATO

    • 13. National Security Decision Memorandum 12 , Washington, April 14, 1969

      Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 363, Subject Files, National Security Decision Memoranda (NSDM’s) Nos. 1 through 50. Secret. A copy was sent to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Nixon approved an unnumbered version of the memorandum April 12. (Ibid., Box 256, Agency Files, NATO, Vol. IV)

    Vol. E-5, Part 2, Documents on North Africa, 1969-1972

    Algeria

    • 14. Airgram A–115 From the Interests Section in Algeria to the Department of State, Algiers, April 14, 1969

      Hoffacker analyzed the Algerian Government’s motivations in its conduct of the trial of famed revolutionary Belkacem Krim and its predicted impact on U.S.-Algerian relations, given that the United States had been accused of supporting Krim in his attempts to conspire against the Algerian Government.

      Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Files 1967–69, POL 29 ALG. Secret. It was repeated to Paris, Rabat, Tunis, and Tripoli. Drafted by Galanto and approved by Hoffacker. Enclosures 1 and 2 are not printed. A summary of the trial is in the April 11 Intelligence Note No. 268. (Ibid.)

  • 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-0771 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-0771-, A portrait of Council of Economic Advisors Chairman Paul McCracken. 4/14/1969, Washington, D.C. Paul McCracken.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-0771-04, A portrait of Council of Economic Advisors Chairman Paul McCracken hands crossed. 4/14/1969, Washington, D.C. Paul McCracken.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-0771-22, Profile portrait of Council of Economic Advisors Chairman Paul McCracken. 4/14/1969, Washington, D.C. Paul McCracken.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-0771-32, A portrait of Council of Economic Advisors Chairman Paul McCracken. 4/14/1969, Washington, D.C. Paul McCracken.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-0771-36, A portrait of Council of Economic Advisors Chairman Paul McCracken at his desk holding a ruler. 4/14/1969, Washington, D.C. Paul McCracken.

    Roll WHPO-0773 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-0773-02-10, President Nixon at the Pan American Union building after ceremonies commemorating Pan American Day. 4/14/1969, Washington, D.C. Pan American Union Building. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, unidentified officials.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-0773-11-27, President Nixon and Pat Nixon walking along the Tidal Basin, with the cherry blossoms in bloom. 4/14/1969, Washington, D.C. Tidal Basin. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, unidentified persons.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-0773-22, President Nixon and Pat Nixon walking along the Tidal Basin under the cherry blossoms in bloom. 4/14/1969, Washington, D.C. Tidal Basin. President Nixon, Pat Nixon.

    Roll WHPO-0774 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-0774-02A-06A, President Nixon and Pat Nixon pose for a group photo with OAS members and their wives in the Pan American Union building before a ceremony commemorating Pan American Day. NOTE: Organización de los Estados Americanos AKA Organization of American States. 4/14/1969, Washington, D.C. Pan American Union Building. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Secretary General and Mrs. Galo Plaza, Ambassador Carlos Holguin (Chairman of the Council of the O.A.S. and Colombian Representative) Mrs. Holguin. Ambassador Luis Alvarado (Vice-Chairman of the Council of the O.A.S., and Peruvian Representative), Mrs. Alvarado, Assistant Secretary General M. Rafael Urquia.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-0774-07A-15A, President Nixon speaking at the podium at the Pan American Union during a ceremony commemorating Pan American Day. Foreign Ambassadors of the O.A.S. sitting on the dias. NOTE: Organización de los Estados Americanos AKA Organization of American States. 4/14/1969, Washington, D.C. Pan American Union Building. President Nixon, Secretary General Galo Plaza, Ambassador Carlos Holguin (Chairman of the Council of the O.A.S., Colombian Representative), Ambassador Luis Alvarado (Vice-Chairman of the Council of the O.A.S., Peruvian Representative), Assistant Secretary General M. Rafael Urquia, Sol Linowitz, Fern Baguidya of Haiti, Alejandro Magnet of Chile, Rafael de la Colina of Mexico, Enriquillo A. del Rosario of Dominican Republic, Julio A. Rivera of EL Salavador, Valerie T. McComie of Barbados, Eduardo Ritter Aislan of Panama, Enrique Rodrigues Valle of Brasil, Jose Ramon Dovalo of Venezuela, Emmanuel Innocent Clarke of Trinidad and Tobago.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-0774-16A-28A, President Nixon and Pat Nixon walking and talking with passersby along the Tidal Basin, while cherry blossoms are in bloom. 4/14/1969, Washington, D.C. Tidal Basin. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, unidentified men and women, reporters taking notes.

    Roll WHPO-0775 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-0775-02A-20A, President Nixon arriving to speak at the Pan American Union building, greeting O.A.S. Ambassadorsand their wives before the ceremony commemorating Pan American Day. NOTE: Organización de los Estados Americanos AKA Organization of American States. 4/14/1969, Washington, D.C. Pan American Union Building. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Mr. Paul Murphy, (O.A.S. Chief of Protocol), Sol Linowitz, President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Secretary General and Mrs. Galo Plaza, Ambassador Carlos Holguin (Chairman of the Council of the O.A.S. and Colombian Representative) Mrs. Holguin. Ambassador Luis Alvarado (Vice-Chairman of the Council of the O.A.S., and Peruvian Representative), Mrs. Alvarado, Assistant Secretary General M. Rafael Urquia.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-0775-21-31, President Nixon preparing to and speaking at the podium at the Pan American Union building during a ceremony commemorating Pan American Day. Foreign Ambassadors of the O.A.S. sitting on the dias. NOTE: Organización de los Estados Americanos AKA Organization of American States. 4/14/1969, Washington, D.C. Pan American Union Building. President Nixon, Sol Linowitz, Council Chairman Carlos Holguin of Columbia, Council Vice Chairman Luis Alvarado of Peru, Fern Baguidya of Haiti, Alejandro Magnet of Chile, Rafael de la Colina of Mexico, Enriquillo A. del Rosario of Dominican Republic, Julio A. Rivera of EL Salavador, Valerie T. McComie of Barbados, Eduardo Ritter Aislan of Panama, Enrique Rodrigues Valle of Brasil, Jose Ramon Dovalo of Venezuela, Emmanuel Innocent Clarke of Trinidad and Tobago.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-0775-27, President Nixon speaking at the podium at the Pan American Union during a ceremony commemorating Pan American Day. Foreign Ambassadors of the O.A.S. sitting on the dias. NOTE: Organización de los Estados Americanos AKA Organization of American States. 4/14/1969, Washington, D.C. Pan American Union Building. From L to R: Guillermo Sevilla Sacasa (Nicaragua), Secretary General Galo Plaza, Chairman of the Council of the O.A.S. Carlos Holguin (Colombia), Vice Chairman of the Council of the O.A.S. Luis Alvarado (Peru), Assistant Secretary General M. Rafael Urquia, Fern D. Baguidy (Haiti), Alejandro Magnet (Chile), Rafael de la Colina (Mexico), Enriquillo A. del Rosario (Dominican Republic), Julio A. Rivera (El Salvador), Valerie T. McComie (Barbados), Eduardo Ritter Aislan (Panama), Enrique Rodrigues Valle (Brazil), José Ramón Dovale (Venezuela), Emmanuel Innocent (Trinidad & Tobago).
    • Frame(s): WHPO-0775-32-33, an unidentified photographer with three cameras, taking pictures from the audience while President Nixon is speaking at during at the Pan American Union meeting. 4/14/1969, Washington, D.C. Pan American Union Building. unidentified photographer, audience members and officials.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-0775-34-35, H.R. Haldeman, Dwight Chapin and an unidentified man talk while standing near a railing in a 2nd floor gallery hallway. 4/14/1969, Washington, D.C. Pan American Union Building. H.R. Haldeman, Dwight Chapin, unidentified man.

    Roll WHPO-0776 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-0776-, President Nixon and Ambassador to Great Britain Walter Annenberg walking in the White House Rose Garden. 4/14/1969, Washington, D.C. White House, Rose Garden. President Nixon, Walter H. Annenberg, unidentified photographers.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-0776-04, President Nixon and Ambassador to Great Britain Walter Annenberg walking in the White House Rose Garden. 4/14/1969, Washington, D.C. White House, Rose Garden. President Nixon, Walter H. Annenberg.

    Roll WHPO-0777 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-0777-, President Nixon with Ambassador to Great Britain Walter Annenberg walking in the White House Rose Garden. 4/14/1969, Washington, D.C. White House. President Nixon, Walter H. Annenberg, Kissinger, unidentified photographers.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-0777-13, President Nixon with Ambassador to Great Britain Walter Annenberg walking in the White House Rose Garden. 4/14/1969, Washington, D.C. White House. President Nixon, Walter H. Annenberg, unidentified photographer.

    Roll WHPO-0778 Photographer: Kightlinger, Jack | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-0778-, Pat Nixon giving a tour of White House rooms to members of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR). 4/14/1969, Washington, D.C. White House. Pat Nixon, unidentified D.A.R. members.

    Roll WHPO-0779 Photographer: Kightlinger, Jack | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-0779-, Pat Nixon giving a tour of White House rooms to members of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR). 4/14/1969, Washington, D.C. White House. Pat Nixon, unidentified D.A.R. members.

    Roll WHPO-0780 Photographer: unknown | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-0780-, Portrait of Herb Klein. 4/14/1969, unknown Herb Klein.

  • 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-690407
      Remarks by President Nixon to the Assembly of the Organization of American States (OAS) with OAS President. (4/14/1969, Pan American Union headquarters, Washington D.C.)

      Runtime: 14:13

      Original Format: 1/4-inch reel-to-reel audiotape. Original source type: Original.
    • WHCA-SR-P-690408
      Remarks by President Nixon in a statement on domestic programs. (4/14/1969)

      Runtime: 14:30

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

Context (External Sources)