February 13, 1971

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 Grand Cay, Bahama Islands

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.

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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 Saturday, February 13, 1971

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)
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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 13 February 1971

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. XLI, Western Europe; NATO, 1969-1972

Italy

• 205. Memorandum From the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (Moorer) to the President’s Assistant for National Security Affairs (Kissinger), Washington, February 13, 1971

  Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 695, Country Files—Europe, Italy, Vol. III. Top Secret; Sensitive. Instructions on a covering memorandum read: “Msg is to be delivered in sealed envelope marked eyes only, directly to General Haig. File copies will not be retained.”

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-5667 Photographer: Schumacher, Karl | Color or B&W: B&W

• Frame(s): WHPO-5667-01A-26A, Vice President Agnew and Judy Agnew at a party given by Frank Sinatra. 2/13/1971, Palm Springs California unknown. Spiro Agnew, Judy Agnew, Frank Sinatra, Burt Lancaster, Sonny Bono, unidentified others.

Roll WHPO-5668 Photographer: Schumacher, Karl | Color or B&W: B&W

• Frame(s): WHPO-5668-07A-13A, Vice President Agnew standing with actor Chuck Connors in the stands at the Bob Hope Desert golf Classic in Palm Springs, California. 2/13/1971, Palm Springs, California golf course. Spiro Agnew, Judy Agnew, Chuck Connors, Bob Hope, unidentified others, crowd.
• Frame(s): WHPO-5668-14A-22A, Vice President Agnew at a ceremony on the course with Bob Hope at the Bob Hope Desert Classic. 2/13/1971, Palm Springs California golf course. Spiro Agnew, Judy Agnew, Chuck Connors, Bob Hope, unidentified others, crowd.

Roll WHPO-5669 Photographer: Schumacher, Karl | Color or B&W: Color

• Frame(s): WHPO-5669-02-33, Vice President Agnew standing and walking with Bob Hope, Willie Mays, and others on the golf course. 2/13/1971, Palm Springs, California golf course. Spiro Agnew, Judy Agnew, Bob Hope, Willie Mays, unidentified others, crowd.

Roll WHPO-5670 Photographer: Schumacher, Karl | Color or B&W: Color

• Frame(s): WHPO-5670-01-23, Vice President Agnew walking on the golf course, and playing golf with others. 2/13/1971, Palm Springs, California golf course. Spiro Agnew, Judy Agnew, Bob Hope, Mr. Sanders, unidentified others, crowd.
• Frame(s): WHPO-5670-30-35, Vice President Agnew, at the Palm Springs Golf Course with comedian Bob Hope, baseball player Willie Mays, and Mr. Sanders with microphones. 2/13/1971, Palm Springs California golf course. Spiro Agnew, Judy Agnew, Bob Hope, Mr. Sanders, unidentified others, crowd.

Roll WHPO-5671 Photographer: Schumacher, Karl | Color or B&W: Color

• Frame(s): WHPO-5671-02-12, Gift awards presentation ceremony at the Bob Hope Desert Classic Golf Tournament. 2/13/1971, Palm Springs, California golf course. Spiro Agnew, Bob Hope, unidentified others, crowd.

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-4184
  Weekly News Summary, Tape I.
  ALL NETWORKS
  Runtime: 1:30
  
  1. Newman/Brady: Indochina War including the Laos situation. Time Code Start: 00:00. Keywords: Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam War. Network: NBC.
  
  2. Chancellor: Klein on U.S. troops and Laos. Time Code Start: 03:40. Keywords: Laos, Vietnam War. Network: NBC.
  
  3. Chancellor: President Nixon in Key Biscayne, Florida and possible rail strike. Time Code Start: 04:52. Keywords: Presidents, travel, trips, Nixon trips, domestic, residences, homes, travel, trips, strikes, railroads, trains, locomotive drivers, rail cars, mass transit, transportation. Network: NBC.
  
  4. Newman: Vice President Agnew trying to golf at the Bob Hope Desert Golf Classic. Time Code Start: 05:40. Keywords: Comedian, actor, actors, celebrities, Vice Presidents, sports, golf, games, tournaments, celebrities. Network: NBC.
  
  5. Mudd/Duval: Indochina War including the Laos situation. Time Code Start: 07:55. Keywords: Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam War. Network: CBS.
  
  6. Mudd/Webster: Route 9 into Laos closed, U.S. forces near Laos border involved in fighting; Film shows GIs digging in, Spec./4 Baker, Sgt. David Corney, Pfc. Wilson Hall. Time Code Start: 11:38. Keywords: Laos, Vietnam War, military, troops, media, interviews, artillery, weapons. Network: CBS.
  
  7. Mudd/Scheiffer: President Nixon's Army reform proposals. Time Code Start: 14:24. Keywords: Presidents, military, reforms. Network: CBS.
• WHCA-4211
  Excerpts From the "NBC Nightly News" Indochina War Coverage, Tape I (Weekly News Summary).
  NBC
  
  31. Newman: South Vietnamese claim successes during invasion. Time Code Start: 32:40. Keywords: Vietnam War. Network: NBC.
  
  32. Brady: Invasion stalls; more U.S. helicopters lost. Time Code Start: 33:24. Keywords: Vietnam War, aircraft, losses. Network: NBC.
  
  33. Newman: Red China statements on invasion (People's Republic of China). Time Code Start: 35:53. Keywords: Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam War, People's Republic of China. Network: NBC.
  
  34. Chancellor: Klein's statements on number of U.S. ground troops in Laos. Time Code Start: 36:20. Keywords: Laos, Vietnam War. Network: NBC.
• WHCA-4246
  NBC News Excerpts: Phil Brady's Indochina Reports [Weekly News Summary]. Phil Brady.
  NBC
  Runtime: 00:34:02
  
  1. Brady: Laos invasion stalls along route 9; more U.S. helicopters lost. Time Code Start: 00:00. Keywords: Laos, Vietnam War. Network: NBC.

• New York Times of February 13, 1971

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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.

• February 1971 Broadcast Index

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