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April 29, 1970

Introduction

This almanac page for Wednesday, April 29, 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.

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Next Date: Thursday, April 30, 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.

    Appointments and Nominations

    • United Nations Trusteeship Council (6 Weekly Comp. Pres. Doc. 595, April 29, 1970)
      Announcement of Intention To Nominate Sam Harry Wright for the Rank of Ambassador While Serving as the United States Representative on the Council.
    • Department of the Treasury (6 Weekly Comp. Pres. Doc. 595, April 29, 1970)
      Announcement of Intention To Nominate Samuel R. Pierce, Jr., To Be General Counsel.

    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 today transmitted to the Congress the 1968 annual report of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (Government Printing Office, 92 pp.).

  • 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

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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. VI, Vietnam, January 1969-July 1970

    Vietnam, January 1969-July 1970

    • 271. Minutes of Washington Special Actions Group Meeting , Washington, April 29, 1970, 10:35 a.m.

      Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, NSC Institutional Files (H-Files), Box H–114, WSAG Minutes, Originals, 1969–1970. Secret; Sensitive. The meeting was held in the White House Situation Room.

    Vol. XII, Soviet Union, January 1969-October 1970

    Expansion of the Kissinger-Dobrynin Channel and Further Discussions on the Middle East, December 11, 1969-July 28, 1970

  • 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-3439 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-3439-02-28, President Nixon and Assistant Henry Kissinger walking up the front steps toward the Executive Office Buildingb (EOB). 4/29/1970, Washington, D.C. Outside steps of Executive Office Building (EOB). President Nixon, Henry Kissinger.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-3439-06, President Nixon walks up the front steps towards the Executive Office Building (EOB). 4/29/1970, Washington, D.C. Outside steps of Executive Office Building (EOB). President Nixon, Henry Kissinger.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-3439-15, President Nixon and Assistant Henry Kissinger walking up the front steps toward the Executive Office Building (EOB). 4/29/1970, Washington, D.C. Outside steps of Executive Office Building (EOB). President Nixon, Henry Kissinger.

    Roll WHPO-3440 Photographer: Schumacher, Karl | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-3440-01, A sitting room with library book shelves and a Gilbert Stuart portrait painting of Dolly Madison. 4/29/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, Library.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-3440-01-02, A Gilbert Stuart portrait painting of Dolly Madison. 4/29/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, Library. none.

    Roll WHPO-3441 Photographer: Schumacher, Karl | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-3441-03-32, North Lawn of White House. 4/29/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, North Lawn. none.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-3441-10, A view of the White House North Portico façade and water fountain from Lafayette Park planted with beds of bright red tullips in full bloom. 4/29/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, North Lawn.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-3441-17, A view of the White House North Portico façade from Lafayette Park planted with beds of bright red tullips in full bloom. Statue of man and rearing horse and cannons on display. 4/29/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, North Lawn.

    Roll WHPO-3442 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-3442-05-10, Herbert Stein, member of the Council of Economic Advisors with Maurice Mann, Assistant Director of the Budget. 4/29/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, colonnade. Mr. Stein, Mr. Mann.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-3442-11-34, President Nixon walking in the Colonnade and Rose Garden. 4/29/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, Colonnade and Rose Garden. President Nixon.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-3442-26, President Nixon walking in the Rose Garden.(seen from behind). 4/29/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, Colonnade and Rose Garden. President Nixon.

  • 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-3692
      News excerpts: Decommissioning Presidential Yachts "The Tricia" and "The Julie;" "Issues and Answers" Sam Donaldson interviews Gov. Nelson Rockefeller. Retirement of Presidential Yachts, interview with Gov. Rockefeller, Bowling show segment
      All networks
      Runtime: 00:30:00
    • WHCA-3695
      Weekly News Summary.
      All networks
      Runtime: 00:31:09

      6. Report on Cambodia. Time Code Start: 09:47. Keywords: Cambodia, Vietnam War. Network: CBS.

      7. Report on expected Presidential Speech. Time Code Start: 11:20. Keywords: Presidents, speeches. Network: NBC.

      8. Vice President Agnew speaks out against Yale. Time Code Start: 12:33. Keywords: Vice Presidents, speeches, statements, colleges, universities, criticisms. Network: NBC.

      9. Report on Cambodia. Time Code Start: 14:35. Keywords: Cambodia, Vietnam War. Network: ABC.

      10. Vice President Agnew speaks out against Yale. Time Code Start: 15:58. Keywords: Vice Presidents, speeches, statements, colleges, universities, criticisms. Network: ABC.

Context (External Sources)