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February 1, 1970

Introduction

This almanac page for Sunday, February 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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Next Date: Monday, February 2, 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 Camp David, Maryland

  • 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

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.

    • No President's Daily Brief delivered on this date

  • 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. VI, Vietnam, January 1969-July 1970

    Vietnam, January 1969-July 1970

    • 177. Memorandum for the President’s File , Washington, February 1, 1970

      Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, White House Special Files, Memoranda for the President, Box 2, 2/1/70. No classification marking. Drafted and initialed by Butterfield.

    Vol. XII, Soviet Union, January 1969-October 1970

    Expansion of the Kissinger-Dobrynin Channel and Further Discussions on the Middle East, December 11, 1969-July 28, 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-2884 Photographer: Kightlinger, Jack | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-2884-03-25, A White House East Room religious church service featuring Rev. M.L. Wilson, pastor of Convent Ave. Baptist Church in Harlem seated behind him, Tudor Singers choir from the University of Madison, Wisconsin sesated nearby. 2/1/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, East Room. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Reverend Pastor M. L. Wilson, Tudor Singers Choir, guests of congregation.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-2884-03-25, A White House East Room religious church service led by Rev. M.L. Wilson, pastor of Convent Ave. Baptist Church in Harlem, with the Tudor Singers choir from the University of Madison, Wisconsin. 2/1/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, East Room. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Reverend Pastor M. L. Wilson, Tudor Singers Choir, guests of congregation.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-2884-04, President Nixon speaking to congregation during a White House East Room religious church service. Rev. M.L. Wilson, pastor of Convent Ave. Baptist Church in Harlem seated behind him, Tudor Singers choir from the University of Madison, Wisconsin seated nearby. 2/1/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, East Room. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Reverend Pastor M. L. Wilson, Tudor Singers Choir, guests of congregation.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-2884-10, Rev. M.L. Wilson speaking to congregation during a White House East Room religious church service. Tudor Singers choir, from the University of Madison, Wisconsin, is seated nearby. 2/1/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, East Room. Reverend Pastor M.L. Wilson, pastor of Convent Ave. Baptist Church in Harlem, Tudor Singers choir, guests of congregation.

    Roll WHPO-2885 Photographer: Kightlinger, Jack | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-2885-03A-12A, Commission on All Volunteer Armed Services. 2/1/1970, Washington, D.C. White House Cabinet Room.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-2885-13A-31A, A East Room religious church service. 2/1/1970, Washington, D.C. White House East Room. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, M. L. Wilson.

  • 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.

    I - Various Administration Events

    • WHCA-SR-I-024
      Sunday worship service, with Dr. M. L. Wilson, Nixon, and the Tudor Singers of the University of Wisconsin [see P-700201]. (2/1/1970, East Room, White House)

      Runtime: 32:00:00

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

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

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

    P - Formal Presidential Remarks

    • WHCA-SR-P-700201
      Remarks by President Nixon prior to White House worship service with Dr. ML Wilson, the Tudor Singers from the University of Wisconsin [see I-24]. (2/1/1970)

      Runtime: 1:13

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

      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-3622
      "Face the Nation" with V.P. Agnew.
      All networks
      Runtime: 0:30
    • WHCA-3623
      "Meet the Press" with Sen. Muskie; "Issues and Answers" with Sen. Mike Mansfield. Herbert Klein.
      Southern Educational Communications Association
      Runtime: 1:00
    • WHCA-3624
      "The Advocates". Spiro T. Agnew.
      CBS
      Runtime: 1:00

Context (External Sources)