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April 30, 1970

Introduction

This almanac page for Thursday, April 30, 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: Wednesday, April 29, 1970

Next Date: Friday, May 1, 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

    Appointments and Nominations

    • Air Quality Advisory Board (6 Weekly Comp. Pres. Doc. 596, April 30, 1970)
      Announcement of Appointment of Five Members of the Board.

    Proclamations

    • Day of Prayer (6 Weekly Comp. Pres. Doc. 602, April 30, 1970)
      Proclamation 3982. Dated April 30, 1970. Released May 1, 1970.

    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 to the Nation on the situation in Southeast Asia (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.

    • A group of bipartisan congressional leaders and members of the Cabinet attended a briefing by the President on his address to the Nation on the situation in Southeast Asia.

    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.

    • SAMUEL R. PIERCE, JR., of New York, to be General Counsel for the Department of the Treasury, vice Paul W. Eggers.
    • SAM HARRY WRIGHT, of the District of Columbia, who was confirmed by the Senate November 26, 1969 as the Representative of the United States of America on the Trusteeship Council of the United Nations, to serve on the Council with the rank of Ambassador.

  • 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.

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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. VI, Vietnam, January 1969-July 1970

    Vietnam, January 1969-July 1970

    • 272. Minutes of Washington Special Actions Group Meeting , Washington, April 30, 1970, 2:55 p.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. XLI, Western Europe; NATO, 1969-1972

    France

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

    Algeria

    • 21. Telegram 64991 From the Department of State to the Interests Section in Algeria, Washington, April 30, 1970, 0138Z

      While the Department favored the expansion of commercial relations with Algeria, it noted that progress was impeded by outstanding disputes between that country and American individuals and corporations.

      Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Files 1970–73, POL ALG-US. Confidential. Drafted by Lowrie on April 28; cleared by E/ORF/FSE, L/AF, E/IMA/FOD, L/C, L/E and AF/N; and approved by Smith. In telegram 652 from Algiers, May 6, Eagleton reported that he had discussed with Algerian officials the fact that Algerian disputes with American oil companies could affect Federal Power Commission (FPC) consideration of the El Paso gas deal. (Ibid.)

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

    Cuba

    Dominican Republic

    • 281. Special National Intelligence Estimate 86.2–70, Washington, April 30, 1970. , Washington, April 30, 1970

      This estimate assessed the short-term prospects for political stability in the Dominican Republic both before and after the scheduled May presidential elections, in addition to the implications for the U.S. policy objectives.

      Source: Central Intelligence Agency, NIC Files, Job 79–R01012A. Secret; Controlled Dissem. The Central Intelligence Agency and the intelligence organizations of the Departments of State and Defense, and the National Security Agency participated in the preparation of this estimate. The Director of Central Intelligence submitted this estimate with the concurrence of all members of the USIB with the exception of the representatives of the AEC and the FBI who abstained on the grounds that it was outside of their jurisdiction

    Haiti

    • 391. Telegram 65668 From the Department of State to the Embassy in Haiti, April 30, 1970, 2242Z., April 30, 1970, 2242Z

      President Nixon responded to President Duvalier’s April 25 letter, which detailed the Coast Guard mutiny and Haitian allegations of piracy. President Nixon indicated that the ships had arrived at Guantánamo Naval Base and that they were en route to Puerto Rico, where they would be made immediately available for repatriation to the Government of Haiti.

      Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Files 1970–73, POL 23–9 HAI. Limited Official Use; Immediate. Drafted on April 29 by Robert C. Felder (ARA/CAR/H); cleared by Long, Vaky, S/PRS, and S/S; and approved by Hurwitch.

  • 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-3443 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-3443-01-02, 04-05, 07-08, 10-11, Lafayette Park. 4/30/1970, Washington, D.C. Lafayette Park. none.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-3443-11, 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. 4/30/1970, Washington, D.C. Lafayette Park.

    Roll WHPO-3444 Photographer: Grove, Andrew | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-3444-03-25, Pat Nixon at tea with American College Theater festival students. 4/30/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, Rose Garden. Pat Nixon.

    Roll WHPO-3445 Photographer: Grove, Andrew | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-3445-03-05, Pat Nixon at tea with American College Theater festival students. 4/30/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, Rose Garden. Pat Nixon.

    Roll WHPO-3446 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-3446-07A-11A, Tim Elbourne. 4/30/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, Rose Garden. Tim Elbourne.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-3446-13A-26A, Leitz Presentation. 4/30/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, East Garden. Mr. E. Leitz.

    Roll WHPO-3447 Photographer: Kightlinger, Jack | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-3447-03A-26A, President Nixon pointing to a map of Cambodia while delivering a televised address to the Nation on American involvement in Cambodia. 4/30/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-3447-13A, President Nixon pointing to a map of Cambodia while delivering a televised address to the Nation on American involvement in Cambodia. 4/30/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-3447-21A, President Nixon seated near a map of Cambodia while delivering a televised address to the Nation on American involvement in Cambodia. 4/30/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon.

    Roll WHPO-3448 Photographer: Kightlinger, Jack | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-3448-04A-37A, President Nixon delivering a television address regarding American involvement in Cambodia. 4/30/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-3448-21A, President Nixon pointing to a map of Cambodia while delivering a televised address to the Nation on American involvement in Cambodia and North Vietnam's Army Territory. 4/30/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon.

    Roll WHPO-3449 Photographer: Kightlinger, Jack | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-3449-05A-07A, President Nixon delivering a television address regarding American involvement in Cambodia. 4/30/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, officials, reporters, unidentified persons.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-3449-06A, President Nixon meeting with members of the Cabinet and of Congress to discuss U.S. involvement in Cambodia before giving his address to the nation on the same topic. 4/30/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, Theater. President Nixon, officials, reporters, unidentified persons.

  • 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.

    E - Secretary of Defense Briefings

    • WHCA-SR-E-014
      Q&A: Secretary of Defense Melvin Laird and General Earle Wheeler answer Congressional leaders and Cabinet in the Family Theatre. (4/30/1970, The White House)

      Production credits: Audio feed supplied by WHCA; Recorded by RRS (Bob Schroder, WHCA engineer)

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

    H - White House Staff Member Recordings

    • WHCA-SR-H-169
      Press briefing by Henry Kissinger. (4/30/1970, Press Lobby, White House)

      Runtime: 40:00:00

      Keywords: Press conferences, news conferences, interviews, media

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

      Original Format: 1/4-inch reel-to-reel audiotape. Original source type: Original.
    • WHCA-SR-H-170
      Press briefing by Henry Kissinger prior to Nixon's TV address. (4/30/1970, Press Center, White House)

      Runtime: 30:00:00

      Keywords: Press conferences, news conferences, interviews, media

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

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

    P - Formal Presidential Remarks

    • WHCA-SR-P-700429
      President Nixon Address to the Nation on the Situation in Southeast Asia (Vietnam and Cambodia). (4/30/1970, Oval Office)

      Runtime: 28:10:00

      Production credits: Audio feed supplied by WHCA, CBS (mult feed); No WHCA engineer initials listed

      Original Format: 1/4-inch reel-to-reel audiotape. Original source type: Original.
    • WHCA-SR-P-700430
      Remarks by President Nixon during a background briefing to Congressmen and Cabinet prior to Cambodian message. (4/30/1970, Family Theater)

      Runtime: 0:25:30

      Production credits: No feed information listed; No WHCA engineer initials listed

      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-3693
      President Richard Nixon Address to the Nation on the Situation in Southeast Asia (Nixon's Cambodia Statement). President Nixon explains the situation and points to a map of Cambodia. With CBS and NBC commentary. Senator Robert Griffith, Senator Edmund Muskie.
      CBS, ABC
      Runtime: 01:01:27
    • WHCA-3694
      President Richard Nixon Address to the Nation on the Situation in Southeast Asia (Nixon's Cambodia Statement). President Nixon explains the situation and points to a map of Cambodia. With ABC commentary. Sam Donaldson, Governor Nelson Rockefeller, Vice President Agnew, bowlers.
      CBS
      Runtime: 00:53:54
    • WHCA-3695
      Weekly News Summary.
      All networks
      Runtime: 00:31:09

      11. Report on President Nixon's Cambodian Speech. Time Code Start: 17:18. Keywords: Presidents, speeches, Cambodia, Vietnam War. Network: CBS.

      12. Report on President Nixon's Cambodian Speech. Time Code Start: 18:56. Keywords: Presidents, speeches, Cambodia, Vietnam War. Network: NBC.

      13. Report on President Nixon's Cambodian Speech. Time Code Start: 20:08. Keywords: Presidents, speeches, Cambodia, Vietnam War. Network: ABC.

Context (External Sources)