July 19, 1970

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The President's day began at Camp David, Maryland

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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.

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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.

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Vol. E-7, Documents on South Asia, 1969-1972

India and Pakistan: Pre-Crisis, January 1969-February 1971

• 71. Backchannel Message From the President’s Assistant for National Security Affairs (Kissinger) to the Ambassador to India (Keating), Washington, July 19, 1970, 2:18 p.m.

  Kissinger confirmed the information concerning arms for Pakistan that was sent to Keating in a letter from President Nixon on July 17. He added that India’s pending decision on recognition of North Vietnam would “be considered in assessing the timing on Pakistan arms package.”
  
  Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 725, Country Files, Europe, USSR–Firyubin–Keating, Jul 70. Top Secret; Sensitive. Initialed by Haig for Kissinger. The message is undated, but an attached note indicates that it was sent on the date and at the time given. Telegram 112500 to New Delhi is ibid., RG 59, Central Files 1970–73, DEF 12–5 PAK.

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.

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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-3797
  "Face The Nation" with Pres. Thieu AND "Meet The Press" with Ambassador Rabin (Israel).
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  Runtime: 1:00
• WHCA-3798
  "Issues And Answers" with Counselor Finch.
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  Runtime: 0:30
• WHCA-3800
  Weekly News Summary, Pt. 1.
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  Runtime: 01:03:21
  
  13. McGee: South Vietnam Marines and Cambodian troops shoot at each other. Time Code Start: 16:09. Keywords: Cambodia, Vietnam War. Network: NBC.
  
  14. Davis: Cambodia; South Vietnam try to steal Cambodian houseboat, villagers resist; traditional hatred not wiped out by common enemy. Time Code Start: --. Keywords: Cambodia, Vietnam War. Network: NBC.
  
  15. Mudd: 2 rockets hit Saigon, South Vietnam, no casualties; FACE THE NATION interview with South Vietnam's President Thieu, needs more United States economic aid. Time Code Start: 18:25. Keywords: South Vietnam, Presidents, speeches, statements, Vietnam War, media, interivews. Network: CBS.

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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.

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