1. Home
  2. Research
  3. Almanac

August 22, 1970

Introduction

This almanac page for Saturday, August 22, 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: Friday, August 21, 1970

Next Date: Sunday, August 23, 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 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.

    Addresses and Remarks

    • The Vice President's Asian Trip (6 Weekly Comp. Pres. Doc. 1095, August 22, 1970)
      Remarks of the President and Vice President Spiro T. Agnew Upon the Vice President's Departure From the Western White House.

  • 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.

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. VII, Vietnam, July 1970-January 1972

    The Aftermath of the Cambodian Incursion, July 21-October 7, 1970

    Vol. XIX, Part 1, Korea, 1969-1972

    U.S. Troop Reductions and Related Defense Issues, November 1969-February 1971

    Vol. XXIX, Eastern Europe, 1969-1972

    General Policy

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

    Bolivia

    • 90. Memorandum From the Undersecretary of State for Political Affairs (Johnson) to President Nixon, Washington, August 22, 1970., Washington, August 22, 1970

      Undersecretary Johnson provided President Nixon with a “Report on Insurgency in Bolivia.” Johnson summarized the report noting that, although the guerrilla insurgency in Bolivia could threaten the stability of that country, no special U.S. effort was needed.

      Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 770, Country Files, Latin America, Bolivia, Vol. 1, 1969–1970. Secret; Limited Distribution. Kissinger’s July 24 memorandum is in Washington National Records Center, OSD Files, FRC: 330–76–067, Box 66, B 1970. A summary of the study on insurgent groups is published as Document 33.

  • 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-4208 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-4208-02-23, Vice President Agnew ready to board the Vice Presidential helicopter to begin his Asian tour. President Nixon, William Rogers, Henry Kissinger pose for photos with him in front of the helicopter. The official Vice Presidential Seal is visible under the pilot's cockpit window. 8/22/1970, San Clemente, California. San Clemente Helipad. President Nixon, Spiro Agnew, William Rogers, Henry Kissinger.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-4208-10, Vice President Agnew shaking President Nixon's hand while Secretary of State William Rogers and Henry Kissinger stand nearby, before he boards the Vice Presidential helicopter to begin his Asian tour. The official Vice Presidential Seal is visible under the pilot's cockpit window. 8/22/1970, San Clemente, California. San Clemente Helipad. President Nixon, Spiro Agnew, William Rogers, Henry Kissinger, unidentified marine guard.

    Roll WHPO-4209 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-4209-03-05, Vice President Agnew speaking to a crowd before boards the Vice Presidential helicopter to begin his Far East Asia tour. 8/22/1970, San Clemente, California. San Clemente Helipad. President Nixon, Spiro Agnew, William Rogers, Henry Kissinger.

    Roll WHPO-4217 Photographer: Kightlinger, Jack | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-4217-03-07, President Nixon and Vice President Agnew addressing crowd from a microphone before Agnew beginning his trip to Asia. 8/22/1970, San Clemente, California. San Clemente helipad. President Nixon, Spiro Agnew, William Rogers, Henry Kissinger.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-4217-09-10, Vice President Agnew addressing crowd from a microphone, flanked by President Nixon, William Rogers, and Henry Kissinger. 8/22/1970, San Clemente, California. San Clemente helipad. President Nixon, Spiro Agnew, William Rogers, Henry Kissinger.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-4217-11, President Nixon and Vice President Agnew shaking hands before the VP departs for his trip to Asia. 8/22/1970, San Clemente, California. San Clemente helipad. President Nixon, Spiro Agnew, William Rogers, Henry Kissinger.

    Roll WHPO-4218 Photographer: Kightlinger, Jack | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-4218-03-14, President Nixon sitting with Vice President Agnew and Secretary of State, William P. Rogers. 8/22/1970, San Clemente, California Western White House, interior. President Nixon, Spiro Agnew, William Rogers.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-4218-15-16, President Nixon addressing a crowd while Vice President Agnew, Secretary of State, William P. Rogers, and Presidential Assistant Henry Kissinger stand nearby. 8/22/1970, San Clemente, California Western White House, exterior. President Nixon, Spiro Agnew, William Rogers, Henry Kissinger.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-4218-17-20, President Nixon walking with Vice President Agnew, Secretary of State, William P. Rogers, and Presidential Assistant Henry Kissinger. 8/22/1970, San Clemente, California Western White House, exterior. President Nixon, Spiro Agnew, William Rogers, Henry Kissinger.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-4218-21-26, Vice President Agnew departing on his trip to Asia. 8/22/1970, San Clemente, California San Clemente Helipad. President Nixon, Spiro Agnew, William Rogers, Henry Kissinger.

    Roll WHPO-4222 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-4222-03-12, President Nixon addressing crowd, flanked by Vice President Agnew, Secretary of State William Rogers and Presidential Assistant, Henry Kissinger. 8/22/1970, San Clemente, California San Clemente Helipad. President Nixon, Spiro Agnew, William Rogers, Henry Kissinger.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-4222-13-17, President Nixon walking with Vice President Agnew, Secretary of State William Rogers and Presidential Assistant, Henry Kissinger towards Agnew's helicopter. 8/22/1970, San Clemente, California San Clemente Helipad. President Nixon, Spiro Agnew, William Rogers, Henry Kissinger.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-4222-18-21, Vice President Agnew shaking hands with President Nixon, Secretary of State William Rogers and Presidential Assistant, Henry Kissinger as he prepares to depart on his trip to Asia. 8/22/1970, San Clemente, California San Clemente Helipad. President Nixon, Spiro Agnew, William Rogers, Henry Kissinger.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-4222-22-26, President Nixon walking with Secretary of State William Rogers and Presidential Assistant, Henry Kissinger away from Agnew's helicopter. 8/22/1970, San Clemente, California San Clemente Helipad. President Nixon, Spiro Agnew, William Rogers, Henry Kissinger.

    Roll WHPO-4223 Photographer: Kightlinger, Jack | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-4223-02A-34A, President Nixon sitting with Vice President Agnew and Secretary of State, William P. Rogers and Henry Kissinger, before Agnew departing for his trip to Asia. 8/22/1970, San Clemente, California Western White House, interior. President Nixon, Spiro Agnew, William Rogers, Henry Kissinger.

    Roll WHPO-4224 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-4224-02-10, President Nixon addressing crowd, flanked by Vice President Agnew, Secretary of State William Rogers and Presidential Assistant, Henry Kissinger. 8/22/1970, San Clemente, California San Clemente Helipad. President Nixon, Spiro Agnew, William Rogers, Henry Kissinger.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-4224-11-13, Vice President Agnew boarding helicopter to begin his trip to Asia. 8/22/1970, San Clemente, California San Clemente Helipad. President Nixon, Spiro Agnew, William Rogers, Henry Kissinger.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-4224-11A, President Nixon and Vice President Agnew, Secretary of State William Rogers and Presidential Assistant Henry Kissinger standing near the door of the AF1 helicopter. 8/22/1970, San Clemente, California San Clemente Helipad. President Nixon, Spiro Agnew, William Rogers, Henry Kissinger.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-4224-15, President Nixon walking with Secretary of State William Rogers and Presidential Assistant, Henry Kissinger away from Agnew's helicopter. 8/22/1970, San Clemente, California San Clemente Helipad. President Nixon, William Rogers, Henry Kissinger.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-4224-17-26, President Nixon's Irish setter dog, King Timahoe, lying on the sofa. 8/22/1970, San Clemente, California Western White House, Lobby, Building B. King Timahoe.

  • 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.

    B - Vice-Presidential (Agnew and Ford)

    • WHCA-SR-B-077
      VP briefing enroute Guam-A.F. 2. (8/22/1970)

      Runtime: 25:00:00

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

    I - Various Administration Events

    • WHCA-SR-I-044
      Sunday service attended by Nixon in Hawaii. (8/22/1970, Hawaii)

      Runtime: 45:00:00

      Keywords: Church service, worship service, prayer service, religion

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

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

    P - Formal Presidential Remarks

    • WHCA-SR-P-700823
      Remarks by President Nixon on Departure of VP Vice President Agnew for Asia with Vice President Agnew at western WH. (8/22/1970)

      Runtime: 1:08

      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-3829
      Weekly News Summary - Tape I.
      All networks
      Runtime: 1:00

      1. Brinkley: Senator Mitchell's statement on pornography. Time Code Start: 00:00. Keywords: Senators, speeches, statements, sex, sexuality, sexual content, pornographic materials, photography, products, accessories, media, books, publications, movies. Network: NBC.

      2. Kaplow: President Nixon and Vice President Agnew at San Clemente, California. Time Code Start: 01:07. Keywords: Presidents, Vice Presidents, meetings, Western White House, La Casa Pacifica. Network: NBC.

      3. Mudd: Cambodians sweep area seeking Communists pushed back from Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Time Code Start: 03:08. Keywords: Cambodia, Vietnam War. Network: CBS.

      4. Morton: Vice President Agnew's trip to Asia, with film of President Nixon and Vice President Agnew. Time Code Start: 04:07. Keywords: Vice Presidents, travel, trips, Asia, Southeast Asia, Philippines, China, Thailand, Nepal, Afghanistan, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Australia, New Zealand. Network: CBS.

      5. Kalb: Fulbright and the Middle East. Time Code Start: 05:59. Keywords: Middle East, Mideast, war, Israeli, truces, treaties, negotiations. Network: CBS.

      6. Rather: President Nixon and Latin America. Time Code Start: 07:44. Keywords: Presidents, speeches, statements, South American, Central America, Mexico. Network: CBS.

      7. Mudd: Senator Joseph Tydings' supporters charge Presidential Assistant Peter Flanigan leaking Tyding business deals to the press, trying to ruin re-election. Time Code Start: 11:12. Keywords: Senators, elections, campaigns, accusations, criticisms, media, real estate, investments, reports,. Network: CBS.

      8. Walker: Commission on campus unrest. Time Code Start: 11:39. Keywords: universities, colleges, demonstrations, rally, protesters, demonstraters, students, Vietnam War, anti-war. Network: CBS.

Context (External Sources)