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August 6, 1969

Introduction

This almanac page for Wednesday, August 6, 1969, 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, August 5, 1969

Next Date: Thursday, August 7, 1969

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 Camp David, Maryland

  • 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.

    Awards and Citations

    • Presidential Unit Citation (5 Weekly Comp. Pres. Doc. 1081, August 6, 1969)
      Announcement of Award to the 8th Tactical Fighter Wing, Pacific Air Forces.

    Congress, Communications to

    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.

    • Press conference of James D. Hodgson, Under Secretary of Labor and Laurence H. Sllberman, Solicitor of Labor, concerning the message to Congress on occupational health and safety.

    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 is appointing Edward L. Gruber to be a member of the Board of Visitors of the United States Naval Academy for a term expiring December 30, 1971.

    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.

    • NATHANIEL SAMUELS, of New York, to be United States Alternate Governor of the International Monetary Fund for a term of 5 years; United States Alternate Governor of the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development for a term of 5 years; United States Alternate Governor of the Inter-American Development Bank for a term of 5 years and until his successor has been appointed; and United States Alternate Governor of the Asian Development Bank.
    • VICE ADM. LOT ENSEY, U.S. Navy, for appointment to the grade of vice admiral on the retired list pursuant to Title 10, United States Code, Section 5233.
    • Having designated REAR ADM. FREDERICK H. MICHAELIS, U.S. Navy, for commands and other duties determined by the President to be within the contemplation of Title 10, United States Code, Section 5231, I nominate him for appointment to the grade of vice admiral while so serving.

  • 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. V, United Nations, 1969-1972

    Committee of 24

    Vol. VI, Vietnam, January 1969-July 1970

    Vietnam, January 1969-July 1970

    Vol. XVII, China, 1969-1972

    China, 1969

    • 21. Memorandum of Conversation , Washington, August 6, 1969

      Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 519, Country Files, Far East, China, Vol. III. Secret. Drafted by Holdridge and approved by Kissinger on August 7 with instructions to “hold in W[hite] H[ouse].” (Memorandum from Holdridge to Kissinger, August 7; ibid.) The meeting was held in Kissinger’s office.

    Vol. E-2, Documents on Arms Control and Nonproliferation, 1969-1972

    Chemical and Biological Warfare; Geneva Protocol; Biological Weapons Convention

    • 143. Memorandum From Secretary of Defense Laird to the Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security Affairs (Nutter) , Washington, August 6, 1969

      Laird indicated he wanted the views of the various interested DOD elements incorporated in DOD’s input into the NSSM 59 study and he wanted to be consulted as DOD papers on key policy issues were formulated.

      Source: Washington National Records Center, OSD Files: FRC 330–75–89, 370.64 CBR (August 1969). Confidential. A handwritten notation by Laird stated: “Warren—As you know I requested this study and I’m most interested in it—hope the item I discussed at Monday staff meeting is handled as per my instruction. MRL.”

    Vol. E-7, Documents on South Asia, 1969-1972

    Afghanistan, 1969-1972

    • 326. Country Policy Statement on Afghanistan , Washington, August 6, 1969

      The country policy statement, approved by the NSC Interdepartmental Group for Near East and South Asia, outlined U.S. policy and programs in Afghanistan.

      Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, Box 591, Country Files, Middle East, Afghanistan. Secret. According to an attached cover sheet, signed by Sisco as Chairman of the NSC Interdepartmental Group for Near East and South Asia, and also signed by Country Director Spengler, and Sober, as Staff Director of NSCIG/NEA, the group approved the statement and issued it “for the guidance of all concerned with United States policy and programs in Afghanistan.” A table of contents was also attached but not printed. Sober drafted the policy statement. Richardson sent an advance copy of the statement to Kissinger. (Ibid.)

    Vol. E-16, Documents on Chile, 1969-1973

    A "Noisy Democracy": The Decline of Eduardo Frei, January-December 1969

    • 7. Memorandum Prepared in the Office of National Estimates, Central Intelligence Agency , Washington, August 6, 1969

      Summary: This report assessed the strengths and weaknesses of the political parties in Chile as the 1970 election loomed. It concluded that Alessandri’s ascent could easily be reversed and that the political situation was very fluid.

      Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Kissinger Office Files, Box 128, Country Files, Latin America, Chile Wrap-Up. Secret.

  • 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-1769 Photographer: Schumacher, Karl | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-1769-10-19, John Davies with White House visitors. 8/6/1969, Washington, D.C. White House, grounds. John Davies, visitors.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-1769-20-30, A portrait study of Leonard Garment sitting at his desk. 8/6/1969, Washington, D.C. Executive Office Building. Leonard Garment.

    Roll WHPO-1770 Photographer: Schumacher, Karl | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-1770-03A-13A, John Davies with White House visitors. 8/6/1969, Washington, D.C. White House, grounds. John Davies, visitors.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-1770-14A-15A, A portrait study of Leonard Garment sitting at his desk. 8/6/1969, Washington, D.C. Executive Office Building. Leonard Garment.

    Roll WHPO-1771 Photographer: Schumacher, Karl | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-1771-05-34, Pat Nixon accepting the key to the city of San Diego from Ernest Osuna and others. 8/6/1969, Washington, D.C. White House, Library. Pat Nixon, Ernest Osuna, unidentified others.

    Roll WHPO-1772 Photographer: Schumacher, Karl | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-1772-01-09, Portrait of White House summer interns. 8/6/1969, Washington, D.C. White House, grounds. White House interns.

    Roll WHPO-1773 Photographer: Schumacher, Karl | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-1773-03A-13A, Portrait of White House summer interns in front of the White House. 8/6/1969, Washington, D.C. White House, grounds. White House interns.

  • 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.

    H - White House Staff Member Recordings

    • WHCA-SR-H-057
      Press briefing by undersecretary James Hodgson of the Labor Department to the writing press. (8/6/1969, Roosevelt Room, White House)

      Runtime: 22:45

      Keywords: Press conferences, news conferences, interviews, media

      Production credits: Audio feed supplied by "WHCA only"; Recorded by RER (initials of WHCA engineer)

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

Context (External Sources)