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April 8, 1970

Introduction

This almanac page for Wednesday, April 8, 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, April 7, 1970

Next Date: Thursday, April 9, 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

    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 announced the appointment of John W. Deinema of San Francisco, Calif., as the nonvoting representative of the United States to the Governing Board of the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency.

  • 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

  • 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

    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

    Vol. XVII, China, 1969-1972

    Questions Pertaining to Tibet, 1969-1972

    Vol. XX, Southeast Asia, 1969-1972

    Thailand

    Vol. XXXII, SALT I, 1969-1972

    Opening Round at Helsinki and Preparations for Vienna, November 17, 1969-April 15, 1970

    • 65. Memorandum of Conversation , Washington, April 8, 1970

      Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, NSC Institutional Files (H-Files), Box H–109, NSC Minutes Originals 1970. Top Secret; Sensitive. The meeting was held in the Cabinet Room. According to the President’s Daily Diary, this NSC meeting took place from 9:36 to 11:19 a.m. (Ibid., White House Central Files)

    Vol. XXXIV, National Security Policy, 1969-1972

    Chemical and Biological Warfare, Safeguard Phase II, the Draft

    Vol. XL, Germany and Berlin, 1969-1972

    Germany and Berlin, 1969-1972

    • 76. Memorandum for the Record , Washington, April 8, 1970

      Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 683, Country Files, Europe, Germany, Vol. IV. Secret; Nodis. Sent for information. Drafted by Sonnenfeldt. Copies were sent to Haig and Lord. Kissinger initialed the memorandum, indicating that he approved it.

    • 77. Memorandum From the President’s Assistant for National Security Affairs (Kissinger) to Secretary of State Rogers, Washington, April 8, 1970

      Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Files 1970–73, POL GER E–GER W. Secret. No drafting information appears on the memorandum. Sonnenfeldt forwarded a draft to Kissinger on April 7 and Kissinger made several minor revisions before signing it. (Memorandum from Sonnenfeldt to Kissinger, April 7; ibid., Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 683, Country Files, Europe, Germany, Vol. IV) In an April 3 memorandum to Kissinger, Sonnenfeldt explained the need for guidance on handling of Ostpolitik during the Brandt visit: “I want to be sure that you focus on the problem I have alluded to several times in my memoranda on Germany: the difference between the White House and the State Department on how to talk about Ostpolitik. There can be little doubt that State prefers (indeed has several times given) strong endorsement of the whole German approach, with only the caveat that no Allied interests be compromised and there be timely consultation. To avoid the Germans getting an impression of differences, and perhaps manipulating them, I believe it is essential that a general line be laid down before the Brandt visit.” (Ibid., Box 917, VIP Visits, Chancellor Brandt Visit, April 10–11, 1970 [1 of 3]) According to Sutterlin, the memorandum from Kissinger to Rogers “reflected White House thinking that the United States should not become too associated with the SPD.” (Sutterlin and Klein, Berlin, p. 101)

    Vol. E-1, Documents on Global Issues, 1969-1972

    Oceans Policy

  • 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-3274 Photographer: Schumacher, Karl | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-3274-01-06, Mike Farrel presentation. 4/8/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, South Lawn. Mike Farrel.

    Roll WHPO-3275 Photographer: Schumacher, Karl | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-3275-02-15, President Nixon greeting members of the National Institute of Municipal Law Officers. 4/8/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, Rose Garden. President Nixon.

    Roll WHPO-3276 Photographer: Schumacher, Karl | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-3276-01-06, President Nixon greeting members of the National Institute of Municipal Law Officers. 4/8/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, Rose Garden. President Nixon.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-3276-04, President Nixon greeting members of the National Institute of Municipal Law Officers. 4/8/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, Rose Garden. President Nixon, members of the National Institute of Municipal Law Officers.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-3276-07-12, Special Assistant Robert J. Brown speaking with an unidentified man in the Rose Garden. 4/8/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, Rose Garden. Robert J. Brown, unidentified man.

    Roll WHPO-3277 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-3277-01-02, President Nixon greeting members of the National Institute of Municipal Law Officers. 4/8/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon.

    Roll WHPO-3278 Photographer: Kightlinger, Jack | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-3278-02-11, Pat Nixon at the Annual Cherry Blossom Luncheon. 4/8/1970, Washington, D.C. Shoreham Hotel. Pat Nixon.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-3278-03, Pat Nixon with actress Polly Bergen at the Annual Cherry Blossom Luncheon. 4/8/1970, Washington, D.C. Shoreham Hotel. Pat Nixon, Polly Bergen.

    Roll WHPO-3279 Photographer: Kightlinger, Jack | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-3279-05A-18A, Pat Nixon at the Annual Cherry Blossom Luncheon. 4/8/1970, Washington, D.C. Shoreham Hotel. Pat Nixon.

  • 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-700405
      Remarks by President Nixon to the National Institute of Municipal Law Officers. (4/8/1970)

      Runtime: 8:45

      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-3676
      Carswell Nomination [to the Supreme Court]. Senators Edward Gurney and Millard Tydings.
      CBS
      Runtime: 00:49:00
    • WHCA-3677
      Weekly News Summary.
      All networks
      Runtime: 0:35

      7. Rather: President Nixon disappointed on Supreme Court nominee Judge G. Harold Carswell's defeat. Time Code Start: 10:08. Keywords: law officials, judges, justices, courts, trials, investigations, nominees, defeats. Network: CBS.

      8. Herbert Kaplin on Supreme Court nominee Judge G. Harold Carswell's defeat. Time Code Start: 11:35. Keywords: law officials, judges, justices, courts, trials, investigations, nominees, defeats. Network: NBC.

      9. Brinkley/Goralski: SALT Talks [Strategic Arms Limitation Talks], United States to propose halting strategic nuclear weapons deployment. Time Code Start: 12:48. Keywords: SALT, S.A.L.T., Strategic Arms Limitation Talks, Russia, Soviet Union, USSR, Cold War, détente. Network: NBC.

      10. Supreme Court nominee Judge G. Harold Carswell's Defeat. Time Code Start: 14:02. Keywords: law officials, judges, justices, courts, trials, investigations, nominees, defeats. Network: ABC.

Context (External Sources)