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August 1, 1970

Introduction

This almanac page for Saturday, August 1, 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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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 San Clemente, California

  • 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.

    Acts Approved by the President

  • 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.

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. E-4, Documents on Iran and Iraq, 1969-1972

    Iran 1970

    • 81. Telegram 124269 From the Department of State to the Embassy in Iran, Washington, August 1, 1970, 1617Z

      Acting Secretary U. Alexis Johnson responded to the Embassy’s concerns, maintaining that the United States was bound by the terms of the 1968 Accord to assess the impact of Iran’s military purchases on economic and social development.

      Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Files 1970–73, DEF 12–5 IRAN. Secret; Immediate; Limdis. Repeated to CINCSTRIKE/CINCMEAFSA. Drafted by Miklos; cleared by Christian G. Chapman (PM), DOD, Melvyn Levitsky (S/S), Christopher Van Hollen (NEA), and Sisco; and approved by Acting Secretary Johnson. In Telegram 3387 from Tehran, August 7, MacArthur relayed the unanimous recommendation of the country team that a “fundamental US policy review with respect to Iran be considered ASAP by highest level of USG in the broad context of the over-all RPT over-all role of Iran in terms of Nixon Doctrine and our national interests in this vitally important part of world where Iran is the solid and only dependable eastern anchor of our over-all Mid-east position.” (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-4046 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-4046-00A-13A, President meeting with Secretary Rogers and Henry Kissinger. 8/1/1970, San Clemente, California Western White House, exterior. President Nixon, William Rogers and Henry Kissinger.

    Roll WHPO-4047 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-4047-02A-21A, President Nixon briefing press in Los Angeles. 8/1/1970, Los Angles, California Bel Air Hotel. President Nixon, press.

    Roll WHPO-4048 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-4048-03-11, President Nixon briefing the press in Los Angeles (head and shoulders). 8/1/1970, Los Angles, California Bel Air Hotel. President Nixon, press.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-4048-11, President Nixon briefing the press in Los Angeles. 8/1/1970, Los Angles, California Bel Air Hotel.

  • 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-3811
      Weekly News Summary - Tape I.
      All networks
      Runtime: 1:00

      1. Mudd: North Vietnam besieges Kompong Thorn, Cambodia in major offensive; South Vietnam President Nguyen Van Thieu won't accept coalition government. Time Code Start: 00:00. Keywords: Cambodia, Vietnam War, Presidents, criticisms. Network: CBS.

      2. Quint: Film report on South Vietnam's President Thieu of the Republic of South Vietnam. Time Code Start: 00:50. Keywords: South Vietnam, Presidents, speeches, statements, Vietnam War. Network: CBS.

      3. Mudd: Former (OEO) Office of Economic Opportunity head Clifford Alexander claims Nixon administration lying about appointments for blacks. Time Code Start: 04:12. Keywords: cabinet, advisors, African Americans, political appointments, appointees. Network: CBS.

      4. Walker: Film interview with Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) George Romney. Time Code Start: 04:39. Keywords: cabinet, advisors, media, interviews. Network: CBS.

Context (External Sources)