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December 14, 1970

Introduction

This almanac page for Monday, December 14, 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: Sunday, December 13, 1970

Next Date: Tuesday, December 15, 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

    • Changes in the Cabinet (6 Weekly Comp. Pres. Doc. 1687, December 14, 1970)
      Remarks of the President, John Connally, and David M. Kennedy on Plans To Nominate Secretary Kennedy as Ambassador-at-Large and Governor Connally as Secretary of the Treasury.

    Acts Approved by the President

    • H.R. 13934 -- Public Law 91-548
      An Act to amend the Act of September 21, 1959 (73 Stat. 590), to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to revise the boundaries of Minute Man National Historical Park, and for other purposes.
    • H.R. 14714 -- Public Law 91-549
      An Act to amend authority of the Secretary of the Interior under the Act of July 19, 1940 (54 Stat. 773), to encourage through the National Park Service travel in the United States, and for other purposes.
    • H.R. 18126 -- Public Law 91-546
      An Act to amend title 28 of the United States Code to provide for holding district court for the Eastern District of New York at Westbury, New York.
    • S. 2224 -- Public Law 91-547
      Investment Company Amendments Act of 1970

    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 has designated Roswell D. McClelland, Ambassador to the Republic of Niger, and John Adams Abbott as his Personal Representatives, with the ranks of Special Ambassador, to attend the ceremonies commemorating the 10th anniversary of the independence of the Republic of Niger (the 12th anniversary of the proclamation of the Republic). The ceremonies are to be held at Niamey on December 18, 1970.

    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.

    • ROBERT D. TIMM, of Washington, to be a Member of the Civil Aeronautics Board for the term of 6 years expiring December 31, 1976, vice John G. Adams, term expiring.
    • FRANK CHARLES CARLUCCI III, of Pennsylvania, to be Director of the Office of Economic Opportunity, vice Donald Rumsfeld.

  • 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.

    No Federal Register published on this date

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

  • Argued

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

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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. IV, Foreign Assistance, International Development, Trade Policies, 1969-1972

    Commodities and Strategic Materials, 1969-1972

    Vol. XVII, China, 1969-1972

    China, 1970

    • 98. Telegram From the Embassy in Pakistan to the Department of State, Islamabad, December 14, 1970, 0752Z

      Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Files 1970–73, POL 15–1 PAK. Secret; Priority; Exdis; Eyes Only. Kissinger relayed the contents of the telegram to the President in his December 15 daily briefing memorandum. (Ibid., Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 29, President’s Daily Briefs) A notation on another copy of this telegram reads: “HAK: This cat is out of the bag. You may get a call from Secy Rogers asking what the President’s discussion was about. JHH. I called Eliot per your request and told him Pres. simply said we [were] interested in finding ways to improve relations. JHH.” (Ibid., Box 1031, Files for the President—China Material, Exchanges Leading up to HAK’s Trip to China, December 1969–July 1971)

    Vol. XXXIV, National Security Policy, 1969-1972

    The Defense Budget and Safeguard Phase III

    • 163. National Security Decision Memorandum 96, Washington, December 14, 1970

      Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 363, Subject Files, NSDMs, Nos. 51–96. Secret. Kissinger sent a memorandum to Nixon on December 8 recommending that he approve the attached NSDM. The President initialed his approval. (Ibid., NSC Institutional Files (H-Files), Box H–221, NSDM 96)

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

    Iran 1970

    • 107. Telegram 202975 From the Department of State to the Embassy in Iran, Washington, December 14, 1970, 2238Z

      The Department authorized the Embassy to notify the Shah that the Departments of State and Defense had approved in principle the sale of a seventh and eighth squadron of F–4s to Tehran.

      Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Files 1970–73, DEF 12–5 IRAN. Secret; Priority. Joint State/Defense Message. Repeated to CINCSTRIKE, SECDEF, CSAF, ExIm Bank. Drafted by Robert L. Dowel Jr. (NEA/IRN); cleared by Miklos, Schiff, and in DOD/ISA, JCS, DOD/ISA/MA&S, PM/MAS, ACDA, PM/MC; and approved by Davies.

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

    Brazil

    • 134. Memorandum of Meeting, Washington, December 14, 1970., Washington, December 14, 1970

      President Nixon stated that, regarding U.S. relations with Latin America, close relations with Brazil and Argentina were the most important. Nixon wanted to make it clear to the Brazilian Government that the United States would not be judgmental regarding Brazil’s form of government.

      Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 771, Country Files, Brazil, Volume 2, September 1970–31 July 31 1971. Confidential; Nodis. The conversation took place in the Oval Office. On a December 3 briefing memorandum from Kissinger, Nixon wrote: “K—I want a stepped up effort for closer relations with Brazil’s government—order Meyer to carry out (from RN).” (Ibid., Box 29, President’s Daily Briefing, Chronological File, December 1–15, 1970)

  • 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-5264 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-5264-04-09, President Nixon meeting with Congressman John Wydler during Open Hour. 12/14/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, Congressman John Wydler.

    Roll WHPO-5265 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-5265-02-04, President Nixon meeting with unidentified male - possibly Walter Trohan - during Open Hour. 12/14/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, unidentified man [possibly Walter Trohan].

    Roll WHPO-5266 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-5266-02-04, Senator Jack Miller presenting President Nixon with a dressed goose gift during Open Hour. 12/14/1970, Washington, D.C. Oval Office. President Nixon, Senator Jack Miller.

    Roll WHPO-5267 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-5267-02-06, Congressman Clark MacGregor, Congressman John Zwach, Mr. and Mrs. Roland Whitehouse, Mr. and Mrs. Walt Pederson presenting President Nixon with a jacket during Open Hour. 12/14/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, Clark MacGregor, John Zwach, Roland Whitehouse, Mrs. Roland Whitehouse, Walt Pederson, Mrs. Walt Pederson.

    Roll WHPO-5268 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-5268-07A-10A, Congressman Clark MacGregor, Congressman John Zwach, Mr. and Mrs. Roland Whitehouse, Mr. and Mrs. Walt Pederson presenting President Nixon with a helmet during Open Hour. 12/14/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, Clark MacGregor, John Zwach, Roland Whitehouse, Mrs. Roland Whitehouse, Walt Pederson, Mrs. Walt Pederson.

    Roll WHPO-5269 Photographer: Schumacher, Karl | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-5269-02-15, Patrolmen's Benevolent Association of the City of New York's Mr. and Mrs. Edward J. Kiernan, Howard Morse, Frank Rooney and Robert McKiernan presenting President Nixon with a Lifetime Membership Card and a gold shield during Open Hour. 12/14/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, Edward J. Kiernan, Mrs. Edward J. Kiernan, Howard Morse, Frank Rooney, Robert McKiernan.

    Roll WHPO-5270 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-5270-02-04, President Nixon meeting with real estate developer Edward Orr during Open Hour. 12/14/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, Edward Orr.

    Roll WHPO-5271 Photographer: Schumacher, Karl | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-5271-01-07A, Dr. and Mrs. Lee D. Van Antwerp and Mr. and Mrs. Edward E. Edgar of the General Society of Mayflower Descendants, presenting President Nixon with gifts: a pair of gold medals commemorating the 350th anniversary of Plymouth Rock, and a sterling silver cream jug, during Open Hour. 12/14/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon,Lee D. Van Antwerp, Mrs. Lee D. Van Antwerp, Edward E. Edgar, Mrs. Edward E. Edgar.

    Roll WHPO-5272 Photographer: Schumacher, Karl | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-5272-01A-12A, Matthew M. O'Connor, John Bellizzi, John K. Ingersoll presenting President Nixon with the International Narcotic (drug) Enforcement Officers Association's Award of Honor during Open Hour. 12/14/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, Matthew M. O'Connor, John Bellizzi, John K. Ingersoll.

    Roll WHPO-5273 Photographer: Schumacher, Karl | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-5273-02-04, President Nixon meeting with Andrew A. Pettis, President of the Industrial Union of Marine and Shipbuilding Workers of America during Open Hour. 12/14/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, Andrew A. Pettis.

    Roll WHPO-5274 Photographer: Schumacher, Karl | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-5274-03-10, Conny Stuart in front of the White House with school children. 12/14/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, exterior steps. Conny Stuart, unidentified school children.

    Roll WHPO-5275 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-5275-01-06, Boehm's Frank Cosentino presenting President Nixon with Edward Marshall Boehm's porcelain piece "Fondo Marino," courtesy of Ambassador Annenberg, and a book on Boehm by John Doyel. 12/14/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, Frank Cosentino, Edward Marshall, John Doyel.

    Roll WHPO-5276 Photographer: Schumacher, Karl | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-5276-01-14, 16-23, President Nixon announcing John B. Connally to replace David Kennedy as Secretary of the Treasury. 12/14/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, Press Room. President Nixon, John B. Connally, Mrs. Connally, Pat Nixon, unidentified male.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-5276-12, President Nixon announcing John B. Connally to replace David Kennedy as Secretary of the Treasury. 12/14/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, Press Room. President Nixon, John B. Connally.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-5276-15, President Nixon watches John B. Connally speaking to the press, after announcing Connally would replace David Kennedy as Secretary of the Treasury. 12/14/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, Press Room. President Nixon, John B. Connally.

    Roll WHPO-5277 Photographer: Schumacher, Karl | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-5277-, President Nixon announcing John Connelly to replace David Kennedy as Secretary of the Treasury. 12/14/1970, Washington, D.C. White House Press Room. President Nixon, John B. Connally, Mrs. Connally, Pat Nixon, unidentified male.

    Roll WHPO-5278 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-5278-02-03, President Nixon meeting with Frances Knight Parrish, Senator Goldwater. 12/14/1970, Washington, D.C. Oval Office. President Nixon, Frances Knight Parrish, Senator Goldwater.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-5278-02-03, President Nixon meeting with Frances Knight Parrish, Senator Goldwater. 12/14/1970, Washington, D.C. Oval Office. President Nixon, Frances Knight Parrish, Senator Goldwater.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-5278-07-09, President Nixon meeting with Frances Knight Parish, Alex Butterfield. 12/14/1970, Washington, D.C. Oval Office. President Nixon, Frances Knight Parrish, Alex Butterfield.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-5278-07-09, President Nixon meeting with Frances Knight Parish, Alex Butterfield. 12/14/1970, Washington, D.C. Oval Office. President Nixon, Frances Knight Parrish, Alex Butterfield.

    Roll WHPO-5279 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-5279-, President Nixon seated informally in the Oval Office during a meeting with U.S. Ambassador to Brazil William Rountree. 12/14/1970, Washington, D.C. Oval Office. President Nixon, William M. Rountree.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-5279-11A, President Nixon seated informally in the Oval Office during a meeting with U.S. Ambassador to Brazil William Rountree. 12/14/1970, Washington, D.C. Oval Office. President Nixon, William M. Rountree.

    Roll WHPO-5280 Photographer: Kightlinger, Jack | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-5280-04-16, President Nixon signing Taos Pueblo Blue Lake Indian Reservation bill (American Indian). 12/14/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, two unidentified men.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-5280-12A, President Nixon signing Taos Pueblo Blue Lake Indian Reservation bill (American Indian). 12/14/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, two unidentified men.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-5280-17-22, President Nixon meeting with New Mexico Congressman Manuel Lujan. 12/14/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, Manuel Lujan.

    Roll WHPO-5281 Photographer: Schumacher, Karl | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-5281-No negatives - contact sheet only., White House interior Christmas decorations. 12/14/1970, Washington, D.C. White House interior. none.

    Roll WHPO-5282 Photographer: Schumacher, Karl | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-5282-No negatives - contact sheet only., White House interior Christmas decorations. 12/14/1970, Washington, D.C. White House interior. none.

    Roll WHPO-5283 Photographer: Schumacher, Karl | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-5283-No negatives, no contact sheet. Refer to White House permanent file (F-series)., White House Christmas decorations. 12/14/1970, Washington, D.C. unknown.

    Roll WHPO-5284 Photographer: Kightlinger, Jack | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-5284-03A-04A, Pat Nixon standing by the East Room Nativity Scene Creche while conducting a tour for the Press Corps of White House Christmas Decorations. 12/14/1970, Washington, D.C. White House. Pat Nixon, White House Press Corps reporters and photographers.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-5284-05A-10A, Pat Nixon greeting members of the Press outside the White House on their tour day to view White House Christmas Decorations. 12/14/1970, Washington, D.C. White House. Pat Nixon, White House Press Corps reporters and photographers.

    Roll WHPO-5285 Photographer: Kightlinger, Jack | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-5285-, Pat Nixon conducts a tour of the White House decorated for Christmas, for White House Press. 12/14/1970, Washington, D.C. White House. Pat Nixon, White House Press Corps reporters and photographers.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-5285-14, Pat Nixon standing by a White House Christmas tree, holding a large ornament in her hand during her tour for White House Press Corps members. 12/14/1970, Washington, D.C. White House. Pat Nixon, White House Press Corps reporters and photographers.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-5285-24, Pat Nixon standing by a gingerbread house (created by White House Assistant Chef Hans Raffert) during her tour for White House Press Corps members. 12/14/1970, Washington, D.C. White House. See verso of NA.A10-024.45.41.10 for information on who created the gingerbread house (Assistant Chef Hans Raffert).

    Roll WHPO-5286 Photographer: Kightlinger, Jack | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-5286-, Congressional Open House Reception. 12/14/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, East Room. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, the Southminster Ringers, unidentified guests.

    Roll WHPO-5287 Photographer: Kightlinger, Jack | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-5287-No negative - contact sheet only., Portrait of Frederic V. Malek. 12/14/1970, Washington, D.C. unknown. Fred Malek.

  • 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-170
      Remarks in Sun Valley, Idaho and the Buckley Luncheon. (12/14/1970)

      Runtime: 1:09

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

    C - First Lady

    • WHCA-SR-C-055
      Remarks by Pat Nixon on Christmas at the White House. (12/14/1970, Blue Room, The White House)

      Runtime: 0:57

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

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

    P - Formal Presidential Remarks

    • WHCA-SR-P-701208
      Remarks by President Nixon to press re appointment of Cabinet members, with David Kennedy, JC. (12/14/1970)

      Runtime: 8:05

      Original Format: 1/4-inch reel-to-reel audiotape. Original source type: Original.
    • WHCA-SR-P-701209
      Taped remarks to Armed Forces. (12/14/1970)

      Runtime: 1:11

      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-4040
      Weekly News Summary, Tape I.
      All networks
      Runtime: 01:01:30

      5. Smith: President Nixon Cabinet. Time Code Start: 04:31. Keywords: Presidents, cabinet, advisors, appointments. Network: ABC.

      6. Jarriel: President Nixon Cabinet. Time Code Start: 05:01. Keywords: Presidents, cabinet, advisors, appointments. Network: ABC.

      7. Reasoner/Hill: Scranton report (President's Commission on Campus Unrest). Time Code Start: 07:15. Keywords: Scranton Commission, books, publications, colleges, universities, students, investigations, demonstrations, rally, protests, protesters, demonstraters, demonstrators, Vietnam War, anti-war. Network: ABC.

      8. Smith: Commentary on Connally. Time Code Start: 09:35. Keywords: cabinet, advisors, reports. Network: ABC.

      9. Brinkley: Aid to Cambodia; Senate Foreign Relations Committee approves $255 million aid to Cambodia, forbids American ground troops there. Time Code Start: 11:26. Keywords: Cambodia, Vietnam War, financial aid, support. Network: NBC.

      10. Chancellor: Secretary of the Treasury (President Nixon). Time Code Start: 12:13. Keywords: Presidents, cabinet, advisors, appointments. Network: NBC.

      11. Brinkley: Report on Campus unrest; President Nixon replies to Campus Unrest Commission report, says he's not solely responsible for unrest, blames protestors. Time Code Start: 13:55. Keywords: Presidents, statements, criticisms,universities, colleges, demonstrations, rally, protesters, demonstraters, students, Vietnam War, anti-war. Network: NBC.

      12. Chancellor/Nesson: White House conference on children. Time Code Start: 18:20. Keywords: child welfare, poverty, aid, child care, conferences, meetings. Network: NBC.

      13. Cronkite/Rather: Nixon appoints former Texas Governor John Connally Secretary of the Treasury, David Kennedy volunteers his resignation. Time Code Start: 20:35. Keywords: cabinet, advisors, appointments, resignations. Network: CBS.

      14. Cronkite/Plante: Report on campus unrest. Time Code Start: 23:01. Keywords: universities, colleges, demonstrations, rally, protesters, demonstraters, students, Vietnam War, anti-war. Network: CBS.

      15. Sevareid: Commentary on Connally appointment. Time Code Start: 25:17. Keywords: Presidents, appointments, confirmations, cabinet, advisors, agencies, nominees. Network: CBS.

Context (External Sources)