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January 15, 1971

Introduction

This almanac page for Friday, January 15, 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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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.

    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.

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. VII, Vietnam, July 1970-January 1972

    Planning and Decisions for Operations in Cambodia and Laos, October 9, 1970-February 7, 1971

    • 103. Minutes of a Meeting of the Senior Review Group, Washington, January 15, 1971, 4:49-5:59 p.m.

      Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, NSC Institutional Files (H-Files), Box H–112, SRG Minutes, Originals, 1971. Top Secret. The meeting took place in the Situation Room of the White House. All brackets are in the original.

    Vol. XIII, Soviet Union, October 1970-October 1971

    "A Key Point in Our Relationship": Backchannel Talks on SALT, Berlin, and the Summit

    Vol. XX, Southeast Asia, 1969-1972

    Philippines

    • 233. Memorandum of Conversation, Washington, January 15, 1971

      Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, White House Special Files, President’s Office Files, Memoranda for the President Files, 1/10/71. Top Secret; Sensitive. Sent for information.

    Vol. XXIX, Eastern Europe, 1969-1972

    Romania

    • 203. Memorandum of Conversation, Washington, January 15, 1971, 3 p.m.

      Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Files 1970–73, POL ROM–US. Confidential. Drafted by Owen and approved in S on January 22. The meeting took place in the Secretaryʼs office. The memorandum is part I of II. Part II is ibid.

    Vol. XXXVI, Energy Crisis, 1969-1974

    March 10, 1970-April 2, 1971

    • 71. National Security Study Memorandum 114, Washington, January 15, 1971

      Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, NSC Institutional Files (H-Files), Box H–180, National Security Study Memoranda, NSSM 114. Secret; Exdis.

    Vol. XL, Germany and Berlin, 1969-1972

    Germany and Berlin, 1969-1972

    Vol. XLI, Western Europe; NATO, 1969-1972

    France

    • 148. Response to National Security Study Memorandum 100, Washington, January 15, 1971

      Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, NSC Institutional Files (H-Files), Box H–173, National Security Study Memoranda, NSSM 100. Top Secret; Sensitive. NSSM 100 is Document 144.

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

    Cuba

    • 234. Memorandum For the Record, Washington, January 15, 1971, 11 a.m., Washington, January 15, 1971, 11 a.m.

      President’s Assistant for National Security Affairs Henry Kissinger discussed Soviet naval activities in Cuba with the Navy Commanders-in-Chief.

      Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 253, Agency Files, Navy, 1969–71. Top Secret; Sensitive; Eyes Only. The meeting took place in the Roosevelt Room at the White House. In a memorandum to Rogers, Laird, and Helms, President Nixon instructed that there be no further discussion of the understanding with the Soviet Union concerning submarine bases in Cuba. (Ibid., Box 782, Country Files, Latin America, Soviet Naval Activity in Cuban Waters, Vol. II, Cienfuegos) Nixon statement of January 4 is in Public Papers: Nixon , 1971, pp. 17–18.

  • 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-5470 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-5470-02-17, President Nixon speaking at a podium at a dedication ceremony for the Eisenhower National Republican Center. 1/15/1971, Washington, D.C. Dwight D. Eisenhower National Republican Center. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Mamie Eisenhower, Rogers Morton, Rev. Gardiner Latch, Gerald Ford, officials, aide.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-5470-12A, Former First Lady Mamie Eisenhower speaking at a podium at a dedication ceremony for the Eisenhower National Republican Center. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, and Gerald Ford stand nearby. 1/15/1971, Washington, D.C. Dwight D. Eisenhower National Republican Center. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Mamie Eisenhower, Rogers Morton, Gerald Ford, officials, aide.

    Roll WHPO-5471 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-5471-02A-16A, President Nixon speaking at a podium at the dedication ceremony for the Eisenhower National Republican Center. 1/15/1971, Washington, D.C. Dwight D. Eisenhower National Republican Center. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Mamie Eisenhower, Rogers Morton, Rev. Gardiner Latch, Gerald Ford, officials, aide.

    Roll WHPO-5472 Photographer: Kightlinger, Jack | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-5472-02A-04A, Participants in a meeting concerning WHCA, Emergency Broadcast System. 1/15/1971, Washington, D.C. unknown. unidentified men.

    Roll WHPO-5475 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-5475-03-09, President Nixon meeting with U.S. Ambassador to Gabon John McKesson. 1/15/1971, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, John McKesson.

    Roll WHPO-5476 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-5476-01-05, President Nixon standing with Mrs. William Chisholm, President of the Women's National Republican Club, Inc., Henri Bendel, John Finger, Robert McGrath and Myron Field. 1/15/1971, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, William E. Chisholm, Henri Bendel, John Finger, Robert McGrath, Myron Field.

    Roll WHPO-5477 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-5477-03-08, President Nixon receiving the 20th Annual Ben Franklin Award from officials of the printing industries and their wives. 1/15/1971, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, Robert Lane, Mrs. Robert Lane, Dr. Paul Noble, Mrs. Paul Noble, Dan Soskin, Mrs. Dan Soskin.

    Roll WHPO-5478 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-5478-02A-10A, President Nixon receiving the 20th Annual Ben Franklin Award from officials of the printing industries and their wives. 1/15/1971, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, Robert Lane, Mrs. Robert Lane, Dr. Paul Noble, Mrs. Paul Noble, Dan Soskin, Mrs. Dan Soskin.

    Roll WHPO-5479 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-5479-01-25, President Nixon receiving a large needlepoint wall hanging of the presidential seal done by Mrs. Louise Perry. 1/15/1971, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, Louise Perry, Mrs. Thomas Roberts, Hannah Roberts, Mrs. Donald Hibbard.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-5479-22, President Nixon receiving a large needlepoint wall hanging of the presidential seal done by Mrs. Louise Perry. 1/15/1971, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, Louise Perry.

    Roll WHPO-5480 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-5480-03A-07A, President Nixon standing with Luther Replogle, the Ambassador to Iceland, and Mrs. Replogle. 1/15/1971, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, Luther Replogle, Mrs. Luther Replogle.

    Roll WHPO-5481 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-5481-02A-09A, President Nixon meeting with John Griner, National President of the American Federation of Government Employees. 1/15/1971, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, John Griner, William Usery, Charles Colson.

    Roll WHPO-5482 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-5482-02A-07A, President Nixon meeting with Henry Byroade, the Ambassador to the Philippines. 1/15/1971, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, Henry Byroade.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-5482-10A-14A, President Nixon meeting with Senator Donald (Buz) Lukens. 1/15/1971, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, Donald (Buz) Lukens.

  • 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.

    P - Formal Presidential Remarks

    • WHCA-SR-P-710103
      Dedication of Nat'l Republican Center with RM. (1/15/1971)

      Runtime: 9:30

      Original Format: 1/4-inch reel-to-reel audiotape. Original source type: Original.
    • WHCA-SR-P-710104
      Remarks by President Nixon at RNC reception. (1/15/1971)

      Runtime: 8:32

      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-4086
      "Today" Show.
      Undetermined
      Runtime: 1:00
    • WHCA-4087
      "CBS Morning News" segment with Sec. William Rogers.
      NBC
      Runtime: 0:30
    • WHCA-4088
      "The Mike Douglas Show" with guest former Sen. Charles Goodell. Ronald L. Ziegler, Presidential Press Secretary.
      NBC
      Runtime: 1:00
    • WHCA-4090
      Weekly News Summary, Tape II.
      ALL NETWORKS

      7. Smith?Gill/Donaldson/Chapman: President Nixon, Senators Hubert Humphrey, Senator Muskie and Johnson. Time Code Start: 14:45. Keywords: Presidents, Senate, meetings, Presidents, Presidential elections, campaigns, campaigning, candidates. Network: ABC.

      8. Smith: Commentary on the Nile River's Aswan Dam in Egypt as The High Dam section as-Sad al-'Aali nears completion. Time Code Start: 19:35. Keywords: Middle East, Mideast, Egyptian, rivers, dams, flood control, construction. Network: ABC.

      9. Brinkley: Senator Edmund Muskie meets with Soviet Premier Kosygin at Kremlin; accompanied by former Ambassador Averell Harriman. Time Code Start: 21:29. Keywords: Senators, Soviet Union, Russia, USSR, Ambassadors, meetings, foreign relations, Presidential elections, campaigns, campaigning, candidates. Network: NBC.

      10. Mudd: Senator Edmund Muskie with Averell Harriman meetings with Soviet Premier Kosygin at Kremlin in Moscow, USSR. Time Code Start: 22:14. Keywords: Senators, Ambassadors, Russia, Soviet Union, USSR, leaders, me. Network: CBS.

      11. Mudd/Rather: President Nixon dedicates new Eisenhower National Republican Center. Time Code Start: 22:43. Keywords: Presidents, dedications, buildings, headquarters, political parties, Republicans, GOP. Network: CBS.

Context (External Sources)