July 2, 1970

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 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.

Awards and Citations

• Presidential Unit Citation (6 Weekly Comp. Pres. Doc. 888, July 2, 1970)
  Announcement of Award to the 16th Special Operations Squadron, Pacific Air Forces.
• Presidential Unit Citation (6 Weekly Comp. Pres. Doc. 889, July 2, 1970)
  Announcement of Award to the 56th Special Operations Wing, Pacific Air Forces.

Executive Orders

• Federal Executive Salary Schedule (6 Weekly Comp. Pres. Doc. 889, July 2, 1970)
  Executive Order 11542.

Proclamations

• Fire Prevention Week, 1970 (6 Weekly Comp. Pres. Doc. 889, July 2, 1970)
  Proclamation 3994.

Swearing-In Ceremonies

• Department of Labor and Office of Management and Budget (6 Weekly Comp. Pres. Doc. 886, July 2, 1970)
  Remarks of the President, James D. Hodgson, and George P. Shultz at the Swearing-In of Mr. Hodgson as Secretary of Labor and Mr. Shultz as Director, Caspar W. Weinberger as Deputy Director, and Arnold R. Weber as Associate Director of the Office of Management and Budget.

Acts Approved by the President

• H.R. 16298 -- Public Law 91-302
  An Act to amend section 703(b) of title 10, United States Code, to extend the authority to grant a special thirty-day leave for members of the uniformed services who voluntarily extend their tours of duty in hostile fire areas.
• H.R. 16516 -- Public Law 91-303
  National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act, 1971.

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.

• Remarks at the Swearing In of the Secretary of Labor, and the Director, Deputy Director, and Associate Director of the Office of Management and Budget.
• Executive Order 11542—Amending Executive Order No. 11248, Placing Certain Positions in Levels IV and V of the Federal Executive Salary Schedule
• Proclamation 3994—Fire Prevention Week, 1970

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 Thursday, July 2, 1970

The Congressional Record is the official daily record of the debates and proceedings of the U.S. Congress.

• Senate: July 2, 1970
• Extensions of Remarks: July 2, 1970

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)
• Handwritten diary entry (JPG)

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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.

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• Text search for July 2, 1970
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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 02 July 1970

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. XII, Soviet Union, January 1969-October 1970

Expansion of the Kissinger-Dobrynin Channel and Further Discussions on the Middle East, December 11, 1969-July 28, 1970

• 176. Memorandum From Harold Saunders of the National Security Council Staff to the President’s Assistant for National Security Affairs (Kissinger), Washington, July 2, 1970

  Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 646, Country Files, Middle East, General, Vol. VI, August 1970. Secret; Nodis. Originally sent for information, but Saunders changed it to action. Copies were sent to Haig and Lord.

Vol. XIX, Part 1, Korea, 1969-1972

U.S. Troop Reductions and Related Defense Issues, November 1969-February 1971

• 62. Telegram From the Department of State to the Embassy in Korea, Washington, July 2, 1970, 0016Z

  Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 542, Country Files, Far East, Korea, Vol. III, 6/70–Dec 70. Top Secret; Nodis. Drafted by Henry Bardach and Donald L. Ranard (EA/K); cleared in draft in S/S, by Captain Guthrie (DOD/JCS) and by Colonel Boylan (DOD/ISA); and approved by Ambassador Brown (EA).

Vol. XX, Southeast Asia, 1969-1972

Philippines

• 224. Telegram From the Embassy in the Philippines to the Department of State, Manila, July 2, 1970, 0928Z

  Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 557, Country Files, Far East, Philippines, Vol. III. Secret; Priority; Exdis. Rogers was in Manila to attend the 15th Annual Council Meeting of the Southeast Asia Treaty Organization (SEATO).

Vol. XXI, Chile, 1969-1973

A Spoiling Operation: The 1970 Chilean Presidential Election, January 1-September 4, 1970

• 42. Telegram From the Department of State to the Embassy in Chile, Washington, July 2, 1970, 2321Z

  Source: Department of State, Bureau of Intelligence and Research, INR/IL Historical Files, Chile Chronology 1970. Secret; Roger Channel. Drafted by Crimmins; approved by Coerr. A stamped notation on the first page reads: “Special Handling.”

Vol. XXXII, SALT I, 1969-1972

Round Two at Vienna, April 18-August 13, 1970

• 87. Memorandum From the Deputy Secretary of Defense (Packard) to the President’s Assistant for National Security Affairs (Kissinger), Washington, July 2, 1970

  Source: Washington National Records Center, RG 330, OSD Files: FRC 330–76–076, Box 12, USSR, 388.3. Top Secret. On July 7 Lynn forwarded the memorandum to Kissinger with comments. He concluded that “Packard’s views on SAM upgrade are generally consistent with the provisions of NSDM 51 and with the discussion at the Verification Panel meeting [see Document 85]. His change in position on the ‘NCA or zero’ issue should, however, be reflected in the memorandum for the President summarizing the deliberations of the Panel.” (National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 878, SALT, SALT talks (Vienna), Vol. XI, July 1–19, 1970)

Vol. E-4, Documents on Iran and Iraq, 1969-1972

Iraq 1969-1971

• 270. Airgram 295 From the Embassy in Lebanon to the Department of State, Beirut, July 2, 1970

  The Deputy Chief Representative of the Iraq Petroleum Company reported that the Baghdad government was under severe economic pressure, in part from Moscow, which was demanding overdue installments on past Soviet loans.
  
  Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Files, 1970-73, PET 6 IRAQ. Secret; Limdis. Repeated to Moscow, Tehran, Kuwait City, Jidda, London, and Dhahran. Drafted by McAndrew. Approved by Jones.

Vol. E-5, Part 1, Documents on Sub-Saharan Africa, 1969-1972

The Horn

• 293. Memorandum From Marshall Wright of the National Security Council Staff to the Presidentʼs Assistant for National Security Affairs (Kissinger), Washington, July 2, 1970

  Wrightʼs progress report on the The Midnight Sun outlined both the “good side” and the “bad side” of the situation. While there was as yet no publicity and Somali officials had not yet officially charged the ship with violations, U.S. officials had still not determined what would be necessary to gain the release of the vessel and its crew. Most worrisome was the fact that to Somalis it must appear there was good reason to believe they had intercepted an American spy ship.
  
  Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 743, Country Files, Africa, Somalia Republic, Vol. I.No Classification Marking. Sent for information.

Vol. E-5, Part 2, Documents on North Africa, 1969-1972

Libya

• 62. Action Memorandum From the Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs (Moore) to Acting Secretary of State Johnson, Washington, July 2, 1970

  Moore recommended that Ambassador Joseph Palmer be given authority to terminate the U.S.-Libyan agreements currently in force.
  
  Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Files 1970–73, DEF 15–4 LIBYA–US. Secret. Sent for action. Drafted by Suddarth and Bray; and cleared by Blake and Salans. The attachments are not printed. The detailed instructions (Tab A) were sent to Tripoli in telegram 105547 on July 2. (Ibid., POL LIBYA–US) The formal notes of termination of outstanding U.S.-Libyan agreements were transmitted to Tripoli in telegram 106573, July 4. (Ibid.)

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

Dominican Republic

• 283. Intelligence Note RARN–24, From the Bureau of Intelligence and Research, Washington, July 2, 1970., Washington, July 2, 1970

  The Bureau of Intelligence and Research (INR) reported increased left-wing violence, countered by extra-legal violence by the security forces, leading to fears of indiscriminate repression by the Dominican Government.
  
  Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Files 1970–73, POL 23–8 DOM REP. Secret; No Foreign Dissem. Note prepared in INR/American Republics by Misback, LaMazza, and Summ.

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-3806 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: Color

• Frame(s): WHPO-3806-01-25, President Nixon participating in the swearing in of James Hodgson as Secretary of Labor, George Shultz as Director of the Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Casper Weinberger as Deputy Director, OMB, Arnold Weber as Associate Director, OMB. 7/2/1970, San Clemente, CA Western White House, La Casa Pacifica, Rear terrace patio area of Presidential Office. President Nixon, James D. Hodgson, George Shultz, Caspar Weinberger, Arnold Weber, Judge Thurmond Clark, Mrs. Clark.
• Frame(s): WHPO-3806-01-35, President Nixon participating in the swearing in of James Hodgson as Secretary of Labor, George Shultz as Director of the Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Casper Weinberger as Deputy Director, OMB, Arnold Weber as Associate Director, OMB. 7/2/1970, San Clemente, CA Western White House, La Casa Pacifica, Rear terrace patio area of Presidential Office. President Nixon, James D. Hodgson, George Shultz, Caspar Weinberger, Arnold Weber, Judge Thurmond Clark, Mrs. Clark.

Roll WHPO-3807 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

• Frame(s): WHPO-3807-, President Nixon and an unidentified official walking on the grounds of La Casa Pacifica in the San Clemente, during a meeting. 7/2/1970, San Clemente, California Western White House, La Casa Pacifica, lawn near park benches. President Nixon.
• Frame(s): WHPO-3807-02, President Nixon and an unidentified official standing on the grounds of La Casa Pacifica in the San Clement. Both are pictured from behind. 7/2/1970, San Clemente, California Western White House, La Casa Pacifica, lawn near park benches. President Nixon, unidentified official.
• Frame(s): WHPO-3807-14, President Nixon and an unidentified official walking on the grounds of La Casa Pacifica in the San Clemente. 7/2/1970, San Clemente, California Western White House, La Casa Pacifica, lawn. President Nixon, unidentified official.
• Frame(s): WHPO-3807-22, Ron Ziegler, Robert Finch, Bebe Rebozo, and an unidentified man stand speaking on the grounds of La Casa Pacifica in the San Clemente. 7/2/1970, San Clemente, California Western White House, La Casa Pacifica, lawn near park benches. Ron Ziegler, Robert Finch, Bebe Rebozo.

Roll WHPO-3808 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

• Frame(s): WHPO-3808-01-06, President Nixon with his brother Donald Nixon and unidentified people. 7/2/1970, San Clemente, California Western White House, La Casa Pacifica. President Nixon, Donald Nixon.

Roll WHPO-3809 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: B&W

• Frame(s): WHPO-3809-01A-28A, President Nixon attending the swearing-in ceremony for new Secretary of Labor James Hodgson George M. Shultz as Director of the Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Caspar Weinberger as Deputy Director, OMB, Arnold Weber as Associate Director, OMB. 7/2/1970, San Clemente, California Western White House, La Casa Pacifica, Rear terrace patio area of the Presidential Office. President Nixon, James G. Hodgson, Caspar Weinberger, George Shultz, Arnold Weber, Judge and Mrs. Thurmond Clarke.
• Frame(s): WHPO-3809-13A, President Nixon attending the swearing-in ceremony for new Secretary of Labor James Hodgson George M. Shultz as Director of the Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Caspar Weinberger as Deputy Director, OMB, Arnold Weber as Associate Director, OMB. 7/2/1970, San Clemente, California Western White House, La Casa Pacifica, Rear terrace patio area of the Presidential Office. President Nixon, James G. Hodgson, Caspar Weinberger, George Shultz, Arnold Weber, Judge and Mrs. Thurmond Clarke.

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.

H - White House Staff Member Recordings

• WHCA-SR-H-206
  Press briefing by Ronald Ziegler, Leonard Garment, and Dr. Nathan. (7/2/1970, Surf and Sand Hotel, Laguna Beach, California)
  
  Runtime: 32:00:00
  
  Keywords: Press conferences, news conferences, interviews, media, press secretary
  
  Production credits: Audio feed supplied by WHCA; Recorded by OES (initials of WHCA engineer)
  
  Original Format: 1/4-inch reel-to-reel audiotape. Original source type: Original.

P - Formal Presidential Remarks

• WHCA-SR-P-700702
  Swearing-in for Judge Thurman Clarke, GS and CW,with Clarke. (7/2/1970)
  
  Runtime: 9:10
  
  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-3769
  "Today" Show with Herb Klein & Joseph Kraft.
  CBS
  Runtime: 0:15
• WHCA-3771
  Weekly News Summary, Tape II.
  All networks
  Runtime: 01:02:28
  
  10. Huntley: "A Conversation with the President" (President Nixon). Time Code Start: 17:11. Keywords: Presidents, media, press conferences, news conferences, interviews, television, TV. Network: NBC.
  
  11. Huntley/Valeriani: Middle East peace moves between U.S. and USSR. Time Code Start: 17:42. Keywords: Soviet Union, Russia, Middle East, Mideast, war. Network: NBC.
  
  12. Huntley/Matney: White House response to National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) criticism of civil rights record. Time Code Start: 19:15. Keywords: African Americans, leaders, desegregation, racism, racial discrimination, criticisms, rebuttals, statements. Network: NBC.
  
  13. Huntley/Burkhalter: Interview with John Birch Society member, Representative-Elect John Schmitz, President Nixon's Congressman. Time Code Start: 21:26. Keywords: Presidents, Presidential elections, campaigns, campaigning, candidates. Network: NBC.
  
  14. Kalb: Preview of President Nixon's new Vietnam peace initiatives. Time Code Start: 24:39. Keywords: Vietnam War, Presidents, treaty, treaties, negotiations. Network: ABC.
  
  15. Donaldson: Report on unemployment and the economy. Time Code Start: 26:26. Keywords: economy, economics, budgets, finances, recession, inflation, money, jobs, unemployment. Network: ABC.
  
  16. Donaldson: President Nixon appoints new delegate, Ambassador David Bruce, to Paris Peace Talks. Time Code Start: 27:06. Keywords: Presidents, Ambassadors, diplomats, Paris Peace Talks, Vietnam War, treaty, treaties, negotiations. Network: ABC.
  
  17. Donaldson/Jarriel: Report on President Nixon's comments on Paris Peace Talks during "A Conversation with the President". Time Code Start: 27:43. Keywords: Presidents, media, press conferences, news conferences, interviews, television, TV, Paris Peace Talks, Vietnam War, treaty, treaties, negotiations. Network: ABC.
  
  18. Donaldson: Justice Department to sue for desegregation of Mississippi public schools. Time Code Start: 30:12. Keywords: desegregation, racism, racial profiling, racial discrimination, civil rights, African Americans, schools, students. Network: ABC.
  
  19. Smith: Commentary on President Nixon's "A Conversation with the President" remarks on Soviet intrusion into Middle East dispute. Time Code Start: 30:45. Keywords: Presidents, media, interviews, recordings, Soviet Union, USSR, Middle East, Mideast, war. Network: ABC.
  
  20. Film report on youth unemployment, Baltimore, Maryland "Neighborhood Youth Corps". Time Code Start: 32:38. Keywords: jobs, unemployment, statistics , young people, teenagers, teens. Network: NBC.
  
  21. Huntley: Film report on Attorney General Mitchell comments to Texas Bar Association regarding demonstrators and free speech. Time Code Start: 34:56. Keywords: cabinet, advisors, law officials, lawyers, attorneys, organizations, regulations, demonstrations, rally, protesters, demonstraters. Network: NBC.
  
  22. Reasoner/Herman: Film report on preparations for "Honor America Day," comments from Reverend Billy Graham, chairman J. Willard Marriott. Time Code Start: 36:33. Keywords: religion, leaders, celebrations, commemorations, holidays, speeches. Network: CBS.

• New York Times of July 2, 1970

• AP Images photos from July 2, 1970
• Getty Images photos from July 2, 1970

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.

• July 1970 Broadcast Index

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