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January 13, 1971

Introduction

This almanac page for Wednesday, January 13, 1971, 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: Thursday, January 14, 1971

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 San Clemente, California

  • 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.

    Digitized versions can be found at HathiTrust.

  • 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.

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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

    Appointment of UN Development Program Administrator

    Chinese Representation in the United Nations

    Vol. XVII, China, 1969-1972

    China,January-September 1971

    Vol. XXIV, Middle East Region and Arabian Peninsula, 1969-1972; Jordan, September 1970

    Persian Gulf States

    • 93. Memorandum of Conversation, Washington, January 13, 1971

      Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Files 1970–73, POL 7 UK. Secret; Exdis. Drafted by Twinam (NEA/ARP) and Timothy W. Childs (NEA/IRN). Initialed by Sisco. Luce, Millard, and Milhuish also met with Rogers. (Memorandum of conversation, January 13; ibid., POL 33 PERSIAN GULF)

    Vol. XXXII, SALT I, 1969-1972

    From Stalemate to Breakthrough, August 24, 1970-May 20, 1971

    • 125. Paper Prepared in the Office of the Secretary of Defense, Washington, January 13, 1971

      Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, NSC Institutional Files (H-Files), Box H–007, Verification Panel Meeting Safeguard 1/16/71. Top Secret. Packard sent the paper to the White House under a covering memorandum requesting a meeting of the Verification Panel to discuss the inclusion of a Washington D.C. site in the proposed FY 72 program. Haig forwarded the paper to Kissinger on January 15.

    Vol. XXXIV, National Security Policy, 1969-1972

    The Defense Budget and Safeguard Phase III

  • 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-5452 Photographer: Schumacher, Karl | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-5452-01-04, Photos of the official portraits of John F. Kennedy and Jacqueline Kennedy. 1/13/1971, Washington, D.C. unknown.

    Roll WHPO-5453 Photographer: Schumacher, Karl | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-5453-02-19, Vice President Agnew meeting with Mrs. Barer and other women. 1/13/1971, Washington, D.C. Executive Office Building, Vice Presidential Office. Spiro Agnew, Mrs. Barer, aides, unidentified women.

    Roll WHPO-5454 Photographer: Schumacher, Karl | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-5454-01A-17A, Vice President Agnew greeting and sitting with Mayor Gibson and others. 1/13/1971, Washington, D.C. Executive Office Building, Vice Presidential Office. Spiro Agnew, Mayor Gibson, unidentified persons.

    Roll WHPO-5455 Photographer: Schumacher, Karl | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-5455-00-34, Portrait of Carol Harford. 1/13/1971, Washington, D.C. unknown. Carol Harford.

    Roll WHPO-5456 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-5456-03-24, President Nixon visiting Concordia Elementary School fourth and fifth grade students in classrooms. The classes had sent him birthday cards. 1/13/1971, San Clemente, California Concordia Elementary School, classrooms. President Nixon, Concordia Elementary School teachers and students.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-5456-08, President Nixon visiting Concordia Elementary School fourth and fifth grade students in classrooms. The classes had sent him birthday cards. 1/13/1971, San Clemente, California Concordia Elementary School, classroom. President Nixon, Concordia Elementary School teachers and students.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-5456-20, President Nixon visiting Concordia Elementary School fourth and fifth grade students in classrooms. The classes had sent him birthday cards. 1/13/1971, San Clemente, California Concordia Elementary School, classroom. President Nixon, Concordia Elementary School teacher and students.

    Roll WHPO-5457 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-5457-02-20, President Nixon visiting fourth and fifth grade students at Concordia Elementary School who had sent him birthday cards. 1/13/1971, San Clemente, California Concordia Elementary School, classrooms. President Nixon, teachers, students.

    Roll WHPO-5483 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-5483-03A-20A, President Nixon and Pat Nixon sitting in the living room relaxing and drinking coffee at La Casa Pacifica. 1/13/1971, San Clemente, California Western White House, La Casa Pacifica, resdidence, living room. President Nixon, Pat Nixon.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-5483-06A, President Nixon and Pat Nixon sitting in the living room drinking coffee at the Western White House, La Casa Pacifica. 1/13/1971, San Clemente, California Western White House, La Casa Pacifica, resdidence, living room. President Nixon, Pat Nixon.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-5483-09A, President Nixon and Pat Nixon sitting in the living room having coffee in the Western White House, La Casa Pacifica. 1/13/1971, San Clemente, California Western White House, La Casa Pacifica, resdidence, living room. President Nixon, Pat Nixon.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-5483-21A-28A, President Nixon and Pat Nixon standing and talking at La Casa Pacifica, San Clemente. 1/13/1971, San Clemente, California Western White House, exterior. President Nixon, Pat Nixon.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-5483-29A, Pat Nixon adjusts a flower in President Nixon's lapel, while standing near a patio at La Casa Pacifica, San Clemente. 1/13/1971, San Clemente, California Western White House, exterior. President Nixon, Pat Nixon.

    Roll WHPO-5484 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-5484-02-03, 25-34, President Nixon and Pat Nixon walking along the grounds of the Western White House, La Casa Pacifica. 1/13/1971, San Clemente, California Western White House, La Casa Pacifica, resdidence, grounds. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, unidentified woman.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-5484-04, Pat Nixon wearing a head scarf and carrying an umbrella while walking along the grounds at the Western White House, La Casa Pacifica. 1/13/1971, San Clemente, California Western White House, La Casa Pacifica, resdidence, grounds. Pat Nixon, unidentified woman.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-5484-05-24, President Nixon and Pat Nixon walking along the beach near the Western White House, La Casa Pacifica. Some closeup shots of the couple with Pat's head resting on President Nixon's shoulder. 1/13/1971, San Clemente, California Western White House, La Casa Pacifica, resdidence, beach. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, unidentified woman.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-5484-17, Close up portrait of President Nixon and Pat Nixon on the beach near the Western White House, La Casa Pacifica. Pat's head rests on President Nixon's shoulder. 1/13/1971, San Clemente, California Western White House, La Casa Pacifica, beach. President Nixon, Pat Nixon.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-5484-24, President Nixon and Pat Nixon embracing each other while walking along the beach near the Western White House, La Casa Pacifica. 1/13/1971, San Clemente, California Western White House, La Casa Pacifica, beach. President Nixon, Pat Nixon.

    Roll WHPO-5485 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-5485-03-28, Portrait of Tricia Nixon standing at La Casa Pacifica in San Clemente. 1/13/1971, San Clemente, California Western White House, La Casa Pacifica. Pat Nixon, Tricia Nixon.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-5485-07, Portrait of Tricia Nixon standing at La Casa Pacifica in San Clemente. 1/13/1971, San Clemente, California Western White House, La Casa Pacifica. Tricia Nixon.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-5485-12, Portrait of Tricia Nixon standing at La Casa Pacifica in San Clemente. 1/13/1971, San Clemente, California Western White House, La Casa Pacifica. Tricia Nixon.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-5485-29-36, Pat Nixon and Tricia Nixon sitting on a couch in their San Clemente living room. 1/13/1971, San Clemente, California Western White House, La Casa Pacifica. Pat Nixon, Tricia Nixon.

    Roll WHPO-5486 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-5486-03-21, Pat Nixon and Tricia Nixon standing together at La Casa Pacifica in San Clemente. 1/13/1971, San Clemente, California Western White House, room. Pat Nixon, Tricia Nixon.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-5486-22-30, Tricia Nixon standing at La Casa Pacifica in San Clemente. 1/13/1971, San Clemente, California Western White House, room. Pat Nixon, Tricia Nixon.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-5486-31-37, Pat Nixon and Tricia Nixon sitting together in the living room of La Casa Pacifica in San Clemente. 1/13/1971, San Clemente, California Western White House, room. Pat Nixon, Tricia Nixon.

    Roll WHPO-5487 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-5487-01A-25A, President Nixon and Pat Nixon relaxing in the living room at Casa Pacifica, in San Clemente. 1/13/1971, San Clemente, California Western White House, La Casa Pacifica, resdidence, living room. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, photographers.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-5487-04, President Nixon and Pat Nixon smiling toward one another while relaxing in the living room at Casa Pacifica, in San Clemente. 1/13/1971, San Clemente, California Western White House, La Casa Pacifica, resdidence, living room. President Nixon, Pat Nixon.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-5487-26A-31A, President Nixon and Pat Nixon standing on the patio area at Casa Pacifica in San Clemente. 1/13/1971, San Clemente, California Western White House, La Casa Pacifica, resdidence, exterior. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, photographers.

    Roll WHPO-5488 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-5488-03-24, President Nixon and Pat Nixon walking on the beach near the Western White House, La Casa Pacifica in San Clemente. 1/13/1971, San Clemente, California Western White House, beach. President Nixon, Pat Nixon.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-5488-12, President Nixon and Pat Nixon walking on the beach near La Casa Pacifica in San Clemente. Pat looking up into President Nixon's face. 1/13/1971, San Clemente, California Western White House, La Casa Pacifica, beach. President Nixon, Pat Nixon.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-5488-25, 27-36, President Nixon and Pat Nixon on the grounds of La Casa Pacifica in San Clemente. 1/13/1971, San Clemente, California Western White House, grounds. President Nixon, Pat Nixon.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-5488-26, President Nixon and Pat Nixon seen from behind, sitting on a log bench looking at the ocean together, from the grounds of La Casa Pacifica. 1/13/1971, San Clemente, California Western White House, grounds. President Nixon, Pat Nixon.

  • 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-4081
      "Nixon and Brock in Tennessee;" "Nixon in North Dakota: "The Good Morning Show". Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare Elliot Richardson.
      WETA
      Runtime: 01:05:48
    • WHCA-4089
      Weekly News Summary, Tape I.
      ALL NETWORKS
      Runtime: 1:00

      18. Smith/Downs: Kidnap plot. Time Code Start: 35:17. Keywords: plots, conspiracy, conspiracies, kidnappings, terrorism. Network: ABC.

      20. Reasoner/Jackson: Kidnap plot. Time Code Start: 38:10. Keywords: plots, conspiracy, conspiracies, kidnappings, terrorism. Network: ABC.

      21. Brinkley: Former United States Ambassador Averell Harriman meets USSR Foreign Mininister in Moscow to help settlement in Vietnam. Time Code Start: 40:25. Keywords: Soviet Union, Russia, USSR, Ambassadors, meetings, foreign relations. Network: NBC.

      22. Kalber/Quinn: Kidnap plot. Time Code Start: 41:08. Keywords: plots, conspiracy, conspiracies, kidnappings, terrorism. Network: NBC.

      23. Mudd/Schoumacher: Harrisburg 7 Kidnap plot on foreign affairs adviser Henry Kissinger and bomb government buildings' heating system; Berrigan brothers deny kidnapping or bombing plot involvement; (Kissinger and President Nixon on film). Time Code Start: 46:48. Keywords: Presidents, cabinet, advisors, plots, conspiracy, conspiracies, kidnappings, terrorism, bombings, Harrisburg Seven, protestors, protest movements, priests. Network: CBS.

      24. Sevareid: Commentary on trials. Time Code Start: 52:37. Keywords: courts, lawsuits. Network: CBS.

Context (External Sources)