August 25, 1970

The Daily Diary files represent a consolidated record of the President's activities. Visit the finding aid to learn more.

• Original typewritten diary (PDF)

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.

Statements by the President

• Labor Day, 1970 (6 Weekly Comp. Pres. Doc. 1111, August 25, 1970)
  Statement by the President

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.

• THOMAS W. MOORE, of Connecticut, to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting for a term expiring March 26, 1976, vice John D. Rockefeller 3d, term expired.

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.

• Labor Day Statement.

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.

• Federal Register of Tuesday, August 25, 1970

The Congressional Record is the official daily record of the debates and proceedings of the U.S. Congress.

• Senate: August 25, 1970
• Extensions of Remarks: August 25, 1970

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.

• Transcript of diary entry (PDF)
• Handwritten diary entry (JPG)

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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.

• President's Daily Brief of 25 August 1970

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. II, Organization and Management of U.S. Foreign Policy, 1969-1972

The NSC System

• 118. Memorandum From the President’s Assistant for National Security Affairs (Kissinger) to President Nixon, Washington, August 25, 1970

  Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, NSC Institutional Files (H-Files), Box H–219, National Security Decision Memoranda, NSDM 85. Secret. Sent for action.

Foreign Economic Policy

• 370. Memorandum for the President’s File, Washington, August 25, 1970

  Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, White House Special Files, President’s Office Files, Box 82, Memoranda for the President, Beginning Aug. 23, 1970. No classification marking. A copy was sent to Kissinger. According to the President’s Daily Diary, the meeting lasted from 10:42 a.m. to 12:16 p.m. (Ibid., White House Central Files)

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

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

• 71. Backchannel Telegram From the Ambassador to Korea (Porter) to the President’s Assistant for National Security Affairs (Kissinger), Seoul, August 25, 1970, 0910Z

  Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 542, Country Files, Far East, Korea, Vol. III, 6/70–Dec 70. Top Secret; Eyes Only. Sent to Lord for Kissinger in San Clemente where it was received at 4:55 a.m. on August 25.

Vol. XXI, Chile, 1969-1973

A Spoiling Operation: The 1970 Chilean Presidential Election, January 1-September 4, 1970

• 56. Telegram From the Embassy in Chile to the Department of State, Santiago, August 25, 1970, 2155Z

  Source: Department of State, Bureau of Intelligence and Research, INR/IL Historical Files, Chile, January–August 1970. Secret; Priority; Roger Channel.

Vol. XXIII, Arab-Israeli Dispute, 1969-1972

The Cease-Fire Agreement

• 154. Telegram From the Department of State to the Interests Section in the United Arab Republic, the Embassy in Israel, and the White House, Washington, August 25, 1970, 0058Z

  Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 1156, Saunders Files, Middle East Negotiations Files, June Initiative Vol. III, August 8–27, 1970. Secret; Priority; Nodis. Drafted by Sterner on August 24 and approved by Atherton. Repeated to Amman, London, Moscow, Paris, and USUN.

Vol. XL, Germany and Berlin, 1969-1972

Germany and Berlin, 1969-1972

• 109. Memorandum From William Hyland of the National Security Council Staff to the President’s Assistant for National Security Affairs (Kissinger), Washington, August 25, 1970

  Source: National Security Council, SRG Meetings Files, Box 96, Senior Review Group, 8–31–70, European Security. Secret. Sent for information.

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.

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-4234 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

• Frame(s): WHPO-4234-03-06, President Nixon receiving a portrait of President Eisenhower from Col. & Mrs. Don. L. Wells, Daphne Huntington, President of the American Institute of Fine Arts and Venetia Epler, artist. 8/25/1970, San Clemente, California Western White House, interior. President Nixon, Col. & Mrs. Don. L. Wells, Daphne Huntington, Venetia Epler.

Roll WHPO-4235 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

• Frame(s): WHPO-4235-03A-13A, President Nixon meeting with Representative Charles Wiggins, Republican, California. 8/25/1970, San Clemente, California La Casa Pacifica, Western White House. President Nixon, congressman Charles E. Wiggins.

Roll WHPO-4236 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: B&W

• Frame(s): WHPO-4236-02-20, President Nixon meeting with officials from the city of Whittier who are displaying the city's flag. 8/25/1970, San Clemente, CA La Casa Pacifica, Western White House. President Nixon, Whittier Mayor Keith W. Miller, Kitty Miller, N. Keith Abbott, Allen Shubin, Blake P. Sanford, Frank R. McDermott.

Roll WHPO-4237 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

• Frame(s): WHPO-4237-04-06, President Nixon meeting with the Dusio family. 8/25/1970, San Clemente, California La Casa Pacifica, Western White House. President Nixon, Richard Dusio, Susan Marie Dusio, Richard Dusio Jr.

Roll WHPO-4238 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: B&W

• Frame(s): WHPO-4238-01-17, President Nixon meeting members of the San Onofre Surfing Club. 8/25/1970, San Clemente, California La Casa Pacifica, Western White House. President Nixon, Douglas F. Craig, President San Onofre Surfing Club. Wallace E. Duesler, Vice President. Tom H. Turner, Treasurer. Richard S. Hoover, Robert Mardian, World Champion Surfer Rolf Arness, Denise Tkach, Julia Brown, Rick Hazard, Tom Craig, Mike Hops, Del Cannon.

Roll WHPO-4239 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: B&W

• Frame(s): WHPO-4239-03-21, President Nixon meeting at the Western White House, La Casa Pacifica with Navy Admiral Richard H. Jackson (the oldest living officer in the country at 104 years old). 8/25/1970, San Clemente, California La Casa Pacifica, Western White House. President Nixon, Richard H. Jackson.
• Frame(s): WHPO-4239-09A, President Nixon meeting at the Western White House, La Casa Pacifica with Navy Admiral Richard H. Jackson (the oldest living officer in the country at 104 years old). 8/25/1970, San Clemente, California La Casa Pacifica, Western White House. President Nixon, Richard H. Jackson.

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-700825
  Remarks by President Nixon to Republican candidates for Cal. state legislature at western WH. (8/25/1970)
  
  Runtime: 12:35
  
  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-3828
  "Today" Show with Henry Howard (White House Chef) & Edith Vanocur (cooking expert).
  NET (National Educational Television, PBS)
  Runtime: 0:30
• WHCA-3829
  Weekly News Summary - Tape I.
  All networks
  Runtime: 1:00
  
  24. Smith: Film report on Vice President Agnew in South Korea, meets with South Korean President Chung Hee Park who criticizes U.S. troop withdrawal. Time Code Start: 29:34. Keywords: Vice Presidents, travel, trips, South Korean, Vice Presidents, travel, trips, Asia, Southeast Asia, Philippines, China, Thailand, Nepal, Afghanistan, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Australia, New Zealand. Network: ABC.
  
  25. Clark: Film report on U.S. military aid to Cambodia. Time Code Start: 30:00. Keywords: Cambodia, Vietnam War, Armed Forces, Air Force, Army, Navy, Marines, Coast Guard, National Guard, troops. Network: ABC.
  
  26. Bell: Film report on U.S. military aid to Cambodia. Time Code Start: 31:13. Keywords: Cambodia, Vietnam War, Armed Forces, Air Force, Army, Navy, Marines, Coast Guard, National Guard, troops. Network: ABC.
  
  27. Howard K. Smith: Commentary on Women's Liberation demand isn't for sameness, mini-skirts best urban beautification advance since Central Park in New York City, women shouldn't be defeminized. Time Code Start: 32:32. Keywords: Feminism, Feminist movement, women's rights, Womens Liberation, equality, equal rights, gender, civil rights, activists, women, fashion. Network: ABC.
  
  28. Chancellor: Film report on President Nixon's comments on U.S. military assistance for Cambodia. Time Code Start: 34:20. Keywords: Cambodia, Vietnam War, Armed Forces, Air Force, Army, Navy, Marines, Coast Guard, National Guard, troops. Network: NBC.
  
  29. Goralski: Report on Vice President Agnew's Asia trip. Time Code Start: 35:38. Keywords: Vice Presidents, travel, trips, Asia, Southeast Asia, Philippines, China, Thailand, Nepal, Afghanistan, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Australia, New Zealand. Network: NBC.
  
  30. Report on Vice President Agnew's trip to Asia. Time Code Start: 36:38. Keywords: Vice Presidents, travel, trips, Asia, Southeast Asia, Philippines, China, Thailand, Nepal, Afghanistan, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Australia, New Zealand. Network: NBC.
  
  31. Chancellor: Report on campus unrest (Heard). Time Code Start: 38:18. Keywords: universities, colleges, demonstrations, rally, protesters, demonstraters, students, Vietnam War, anti-war. Network: NBC.
  
  32. Cronkite: Film report on Vice President Agnew in South Korea. Time Code Start: 39:41. Keywords: Vice Presidents, travel, trips, Asian, Korean, Vice Presidents, travel, trips, Asia, Southeast Asia, Philippines, China, Thailand, Nepal, Afghanistan, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Australia, New Zealand. Network: CBS.
  
  33. Morton: Film report on the proposed all-volunteer Army. Time Code Start: 39:58. Keywords: Armed Forces, military, troops, volunteers, proposals, conscription, selective service, lottery, laws, Vietnam War, draft reform, draft evasion. Network: CBS.
  
  34. Cronkite: Film report on the proposed all-volunteer Army. Time Code Start: 42:05. Keywords: Armed Forces, military, troops, volunteers, proposals, conscription, selective service, lottery, laws, Vietnam War, draft reform, draft evasion. Network: CBS.
  
  35. Schieffer: Film report on the Middle East Peace Talks. Time Code Start: 42:25. Keywords: Middle East, Mideast, war, Israeli, truces, treaties, negotiations. Network: CBS.
  
  36. Cronkite/Hottelet: Film report; Middle East Peace Talks begin, UN Secretary General U THANT optimistic, Negotiator Gunnar Jarring to meet 3 officials separately; comments by Israeli Ambassador Yosef Tekoah, Ambassador Mohammed Hassan EL-Zayyat,. Time Code Start: 43:34. Keywords: Middle East, Mideast, war, peace, truce, treaties, negotiations. Network: CBS.
  
  37. Hottelet: Middle East Peace Talks. Time Code Start: 43:44. Keywords: Middle East, Mideast, war, peace, truce, treaties, negotiations. Network: CBS.
  
  38. Threlkeld: Film of withdrawal of supplies from Vietnam. Time Code Start: 45:45. Keywords: Vietnam War, troops, withdrawals. Network: CBS.
  
  39. Cronkite: Report on court-order school desegregation, with film of busing in Charlotte, North Carolina. Time Code Start: 48:38. Keywords: desegregation, racism, racial profiling, racial discrimination, civil rights, African Americans, schools, students. Network: CBS.
  
  40. Eric Sevareid: Commentary on elections and political strategy. Time Code Start: 49:07. Keywords: elections, campaigning, Democrats, Republican, political activities, social issues, economy, foreign affairs improvements. Network: CBS.
  
  41. Eric Sevareid: Commentary on elections and political strategy. Time Code Start: 53:43. Keywords: elections, campaigning, Democrats, Republican, political activities, strategy, social issues, economy, foreign affairs improvements. Network: CBS.

• New York Times of August 25, 1970

• AP Images photos from August 25, 1970
• Getty Images photos from August 25, 1970

The Vanderbilt Television News Archive is the world's most extensive and complete archive of television news. They have been recording, preserving and providing access to television news broadcasts of the national networks since August 5, 1968.

• August 1970 Broadcast Index

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• August 25, 1970