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February 25, 1969

Introduction

This almanac page for Tuesday, February 25, 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.

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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 London, England

  • 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.

    Congress, Communications to

    • Reform of the Postal Service (5 Weekly Comp. Pres. Doc. 319, February 25, 1969)
      The President's Message to the Congress Recommending Legislation To Insure Selection and Promotion of Postal Employees on a Nonpolitical Basis.

    European Trip

    • London, England (5 Weekly Comp. Pres. Doc. 340, February 25, 1969)
      Remarks of the President, Secretary of State William P. Rogers, and Ambassador David K. E. Bruce to Members of the Staff of the American Embassy.

    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.

    • CHARLES H. ROGOVIN, of Massachusetts, to be Administrator of Law Enforcement Assistance.
    • RICHARD W. VELDE, of Virginia, to be an Associate Administrator of Law Enforcement Assistance.

  • 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.

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Archival Holdings

  • Selective document listing

    White House Press Office

    The White House Press Office during the Presidency of Richard Nixon was responsible for daily communication with the White House press corps. Ronald L. Ziegler was the Press Secretary to the President for Nixon's entire term in office from January 1969 to August 1974 and Gerald Warren served as the Deputy Press Secretary. The office held daily briefings for the press and produced the White House’s press releases. Visit the finding aid to learn more.

    • White House Press Conferences, Box 56
      • News Conference at the White House with Hon. Winton M. Blount, the Postmaster General; and Herb Klein, Director of Communications for the Executive Branch, February 25, 1969, 11:20 A.M. EST. 14 pgs.
      • News Conference #65 at the White House (The Grosvenor House) (London, England) with Ron Ziegler, Press Secretary to the President, and Trevor Hughes, Press Secretary to the Prime Minister of Great Britain, February 25, 1969, 12:15 A.M. 7 pgs.
      • News Conference #66 at the White House (The Grosvenor House Hotel, London, England) with Ron Ziegler, Press Secretary to the President, and Trevor Hughes, Press Secretary to the Prime Minister, February 25, 1969, 11:58 P.M. 11 pgs.
      • News Conference #67 at the White House (The Grosvenor House Hotel, London, England) with Ron Ziegler, Press Secretary to the President; Trevor Hughes, Press Secretary to the Prime Minister; Martin Hillenbrand, Assistant Secretary of State for European Affairs, and Robin Haydon, Foreign Office, February 25, 1969, 1:40 P.M. 7 pgs.

  • 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. VI, Vietnam, January 1969-July 1970

    Vietnam, January 1969-July 1970

    • 25. Message From Secretary of Defense Laird to President Nixon, Washington, February 25, 1969

      Source: Library of Congress, Manuscript Division, Kissinger Papers, Box TS 12, Geopolitical File, Cambodia Bombings, 1969. Top Secret; Sensitive. Laird’s handwritten signature appears as the “releaser” and apparently he was also the “drafter.” This message was apparently sent to Nixon who was in London.

    • 26. Telegram From the Department of State to the Embassy in the United Kingdom, Washington, February 25, 1969, 0324Z

      Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Files 1967–69, POL 27 VIET S. Secret; Immediate; Nodis. Repeated Immediate to Paris for Lodge. Drafted by John R. Burke (EA/VN) February 24, cleared by Archibald Calhoun (EA) and Bundy, and approved by Richardson. Rogers and Nixon were in London for meetings with British Prime Minister Wilson.

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-0361 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-0361-00, President Nixon and British Prime Minister Harold Wilson standing in front of a fireplace at No. 10 Downing Street in London; the Prime Minister's official residence. 2/25/1969, London, England #10 Downing Street. President Nixon, Harold Wilson.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-0361-01-03, Unidentified reporters and other members of the press waiting outside No. 10 Downing Street, and writing notes. 2/25/1969, London, England #10 Downing Street. Unidentified reporters, Press Corps.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-0361-04, President Nixon walking up a stairway, escorted by a Buckingham Palace official. In the background, Secretary of State William Rogers and other staff members are being greeted by household staff, possibly The Queen's secretary. 2/25/1969, London, England Buckingham Palace. President Nixon, William Rogers, Buckingham Palace staff members.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-0361-05, President Nixon shaking hands with Queen Elizabeth while the Duke of Edinburgh stands nearby. 2/25/1969, London, England Buckingham Palace. President Nixon, Queen Elizabeth II of England, the Duke of Edinburgh and others.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-0361-06, President Nixon speaking with Queen Elizabeth and Phillip Duke of Edinburgh while standing in the Buckingham Palace picture gallery hallway. 2/25/1969, London, England Buckingham Palace, picture gallery hallway. President Nixon, Queen Elizabeth II, Phillip Duke of Edinburgh.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-0361-06-08, President Nixon speaking with Queen Elizabeth and Phillip Duke of Edinburgh while standing in the Buckingham Palace picture gallery hallway. 2/25/1969, London, England Buckingham Palace, picture gallery hallway. President Nixon, Queen Elizabeth II, Phillip, Duke of Edinburgh.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-0361-09-12, President Nixon talking with Queen Elizabeth and the Phillip Duke of Edinburgh, accompanied by Prince Charles and Princess Anne, as they stroll down the Buckingham Palace picture gallery hallway. 2/25/1969, London, England Buckingham Palace, picture gallery hallway. President Nixon, Queen Elizabeth II, Phillip Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Charles, and others.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-0361-11, President Nixon talking with Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, accompanied by Prince Charles and Princess Anne, as they stroll down the Buckingham Palace picture gallery hallway. 2/25/1969, London, England Buckingham Palace, picture gallery hallway. President Nixon, Queen Elizabeth II, Phillip Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Charles, Princess Anne.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-0361-13-18, President Nixon with the Dean of Westminister Abbey Eric Symes Abbott KCVO, Lord Mayor of Westminster Councillor C.A. Prendergast and Mrs. Prendergast, Henry Kissinger, Secretary of State William Rogers, and unidentified staff members and British officials gathered at the Abbey entrance, near the grave of the Unknown soldier, seen on the floor (lower left of picture). 2/25/1969, London, England Westminster Abbey. President Nixon with the Dean of Westminister Abbey Eric Symes Abbott KCVO and other unidentified officials wearing robes.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-0361-19, President Nixon passing the Abbey choir area, with Dean of Westminister Eric Symes Abbott KCVO, and other officials. People can be seen standing in the seating areas, as the Dean and President pass by. 2/25/1969, London, England Westminster Abbey. President Nixon, Dean of Westminister Abbey Eric Symes Abbott KCVO, unidentified persons wearing official robes of office.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-0361-20-25, President Nixon and Henry Kissinger, seated informally during a meeting with leaders of British manufacturing, banking, business: Mark B. Carter, Chairman of the Race Relations Board. Lord Asa Briggs, Vice Chancellor of Sussex University. Alastair Buchan, Director Of the Institute for Strategic Studies. Lord Caccia, Provost of Eton College. A. L. C. Bullock, Vice Chancellor of Oxford University. Leslie Cannon, President of the Electrical Trades Union. Victor Feather, Acting General Secretary of the Trades Union Congress. Trevor Fisk, Pres. Of the National Union of Students. Aubrey Jones, Chairman of the Prices and Income Board. Jack Jones, General Secretary of the Transport and General Workers Union. Gordon Richardson, Chairman of J. H. Schroder, Wagg & Co. Lord Robens, Chairman of the National Coal Board. Lord Sherfield, Chairman of Hill, Samuel & Co. Richard S. Simpson, Dr. , Pres. Of the Scottish Union of Students. Lord Stokes, Chairman of British Leyland Motors. Sir Siegmund Warburg, Director of S. G. Warburg & Co. Arnold Weinstock, Chairman of English General Electric Co. Kenneth Younger, Director General of the Royal Institute of International Affairs. 2/25/1969, London, England Claridge's Hotel. President Nixon, Mark B. Carter, Lord Asa Briggs, Alastair Buchan, Lord Caccia, A. L. C. Bullock, Leslie Cannon, Victor Feather, Trevor Fisk, Aubrey Jones, Jack Jones, Gordon Richardson, Lord Robens, Lord Sherfield, Richard S. Simpson, Lord Stokes, Sir Siegmund Warburg, Arnold Weinstock, Kenneth Younger.

    Roll WHPO-0363 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-0363-13-17, President Nixon walking in portrait gallery hall of Buckingham Palace with Queen Elizabeth, Phillip Duke of Edinburgh, Princess Anne, and Prince Charles. 2/25/1969, London, England Buckingham Palace. President Nixon, Queen Elizabeth, Duke of Edinburgh, Princess Anne, Prince Charles.

    Roll WHPO-0376 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-0376-00-05, President Nixon meeting informally with former British Prime Minister Harold MacMillan. 2/25/1969, London, England Claridge's Hotel. President Nixon, Harold Macmillan.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-0376-06-08, John Ehrlichman, H.R. Haldeman, and Rose Mary Woods sitting in an office. 2/25/1969, London, England Claridge's Hotel. Ehrlichman, Haldeman, Rose Mary Woods.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-0376-09-14, President Nixon meeting informally with Liberal Party leader Jeremy Thorpe. 2/25/1969, London, England Claridge's Hotel. President Nixon, Jeremy Thorpe.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-0376-15-19, President Nixon, in black tie, standing with Prime Minister Harold Wilson. 2/25/1969, London, England #10 Downing Street. President Nixon, Harold Wilson, David Bruce, William Rogers.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-0376-20-23, President Nixon, in black tie, standing with Prime Minister Harold Wilson, Ambassador David Bruce, and William Rogers. 2/25/1969, London, England #10 Downing Street. President Nixon, Harold Wilson, David Bruce, William Rogers.

    Roll WHPO-0377 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-0377-00-04, President Nixon meeting informally with Conservative Party leader Edward Heath. 2/25/1969, London, England Claridge's Hotel. President Nixon, Edward Heath.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-0377-05-08, President Nixon standing with Prime Minister Harold Wilson. 2/25/1969, London, England #10 Downing Street. President Nixon, William Rogers, David Bruce, Harold Wilson.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-0377-09-24, President Nixon standing with Prime Minister Harold Wilson, William Rogers, and David Bruce. 2/25/1969, London, England #10 Downing Street. President Nixon, William Rogers, David Bruce, Harold Wilson.

    Roll WHPO-0378 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-0378-00A-05A, President Nixon in black tie standing with Prime Minister Harold Wilson. 2/25/1969, London, England #10 Downing Street. President Nixon, Harold Wilson, David Bruce, William Rogers.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-0378-06A-11A, President Nixon in black tie standing with Prime Minister Harold Wilson, David Bruce, and William Rogers. 2/25/1969, London, England #10 Downing Street. President Nixon, Harold Wilson, David Bruce, William Rogers.

    Roll WHPO-0379 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-0379-01A-03A, President Nixon arriving at the American Embassy. 2/25/1969, London, England American Embassy. President Nixon, Ambassador David Bruce, Embassy employees, crowd.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-0379-04A-06A, President Nixon addressing Embassy employees. 2/25/1969, London, England American Embassy. President Nixon, Ambassador David Bruce, Embassy employees, crowd.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-0379-07A-19A, 23A-31A, Crowd inside and outside the American Embassy. 2/25/1969, London, England American Embassy. President Nixon, Ambassador David Bruce, Embassy employees, crowd.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-0379-20A-22A, President Nixon leaving at the American Embassy. 2/25/1969, London, England American Embassy. President Nixon, Ambassador David Bruce, Embassy employees, crowd.

    Roll WHPO-0380 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-0380-02A-08A, President Nixon arriving at the street in front of Buckingham Palace. 2/25/1969, London, England Buckingham Palace environs. police escort, Presidential limousine, crowd.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-0380-09A-36A, President Nixon inside Westminster Abbey, walking down the aisle and speaking with the Dean of the Abbey Eric Symes Abbott KCVO . 2/25/1969, London, England Westminster Abbey. President Nixon with the Dean of Westminister Abbey Eric Symes Abbott KCVO and other unidentified officials.

    Roll WHPO-0381 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-0381-02A-24A, President Nixon arriving outside of #10 Downing Street. 2/25/1969, London, England #10 Downing Street. President Nixon, William Rogers, Harold Wilson, David Bruce, other officials.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-0381-26A-28A, Unidentified persons outside the gate of #10 Downing Street. 2/25/1969, London, England #10 Downing Street. President Nixon, William Rogers, Harold Wilson, David Bruce, other officials.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-0381-29A-34A, Motorcade arriving at Buckingham Palace. 2/25/1969, London, England Buckingham Palace environs. official cars, motorcycle escort.

    Roll WHPO-0382 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-0382-00A-14A, Westminster Abbey interior. 2/25/1969, London, England Westminster Abbey. unidentified persons.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-0382-15A-17A, Crowd outside American Embassy. 2/25/1969, London, England American Embassy. President Nixon, American Embassy employees.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-0382-18A-27A, President Nixon addressing Embassy employees inside the building. 2/25/1969, London, England American Embassy. President Nixon, American Embassy employees.

    Roll WHPO-0425 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-0425-00A-10A, President Nixon and Queen Elizabeth in Buckingham Palace hallway gallery. 2/25/1969, London, England Buckingham Palace. President Nixon, Queen Elizabeth II, unidentified officials.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-0425-08, President Nixon and Queen Elizabeth in a Buckingham Palace hallway gallery. 2/25/1969, London, England Buckingham Palace. President Nixon, Queen Elizabeth II, unidentified official.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-0425-11A-19A, President Nixon at Westminster Abbey laying a wreath on the Tomb of the British Unknown Warrior, Dean of Westminster Abbey Eric Symes Abbott, KCVO, Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order in attendance. 2/25/1969, London, England Westminster Abbey. President Nixon, Dean of Westminister Abbey Eric Symes Abbott KCVO, unidentified clergy and officials.

  • 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.

    G - Cabinet Officer Briefings

    • WHCA-SR-G-006
      Remarks to the press by Postmaster General Winton Blount and Director of White House Communications, Herbert Klein. (2/25/1969, Roosevelt Room, The White House)

      Runtime: 0:24:58

      Production credits: Audio feed supplied by ABC; No WHCA engineer initials listed

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

    P - Formal Presidential Remarks

    • WHCA-SR-P-690230
      Remarks by President Nixon to the Staff at the American Embassy in London, with Secretary Rogers, Ambassador David Bruce. (2/25/1969, American Embassy in London)

      Runtime: 12:50

      Keywords: 1969 trip to Europe

      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-3228
      President at Buckingham Palace; "Today" Show: The President's Trip to Europe; AND The President In Europe.
      NBC
      Runtime: 1:00
    • WHCA-3229
      Huntley-Brinkley Coverage of the President's Trip.
      NBC
      Runtime: 1:00

Context (External Sources)