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July 30, 1970

Introduction

This almanac page for Thursday, July 30, 1970, 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 Century Plaza Hotel, Los Angeles, 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.

    Appointments and Nominations

    Executive Orders

    News Conferences

    Digest of Other White House Announcements

    Following is a listing of items of general interest which were announced in the press but not made public as formal White House press releases during the period covered by this issue. Appointments requiring Senate approval are not included since they appear in the list of nominations submitted to the Senate, below.

    • The President today announced the appointment of five members of the National Advisory Council on Supplementary Centers and Services. They are Arthur Ballantine of Durango, Colo; Dallas H. Smith of Tunstall, Va.; Howard Jordan, Jr., of Savannah, Ga.; Dorothy Robinson of Longmeadow, Mass.; and Janet Borger of Ketchikan, Alaska.
    • The President has accepted the retirements from active service of William A. Bootle as United States district judge for the middle district of Georgia and Jean S. Breitenstein as judge, U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit.
    • The President has accepted the resignation of Richard Funkhouser as United States Ambassador to Gabon, effective at a date to be determined.

  • 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.

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. I, Foundations of Foreign Policy, 1969-1972

    Foundations of Foreign Policy, 1969-1972

    • 68. Press Conference by President Nixon, Los Angeles, California, July 30, 1970

      Source: Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: Richard Nixon, 1970, pp. 626-635. The press conference was held at 8 p.m. in the Century Plaza Hotel and was broadcast on television and radio.

    Vol. II, Organization and Management of U.S. Foreign Policy, 1969-1972

    Foreign Economic Policy

    Vol. XX, Southeast Asia, 1969-1972

    Thailand

    Vol. XXI, Chile, 1969-1973

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

    • 47. National Intelligence Estimate, Washington, July 30, 1970

      Source: Central Intelligence Agency, National Intelligence Council, Job 79R01012A, NIE 94–70. Secret; Controlled Dissem. According to the covering sheet, the CIA and the intelligence organizations of the Departments of State and Defense and the National Security Agency participated in the preparation of the estimate. All members of the U.S. Intelligence Board concurred in the estimate except the Atomic Energy Commission and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, on the grounds that the subject was outside their jurisdiction. The NIE is published in full as Document 11 in Foreign Relations, 1969–1976, vol. E–16, Documents on Chile, 1969–1973.

    Vol. XXIX, Eastern Europe, 1969-1972

    Radio Free Europe and Radio Liberty

    Romania

    Vol. XXXII, SALT I, 1969-1972

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

    Vol. XXXVI, Energy Crisis, 1969-1974

    March 10, 1970-April 2, 1971

    • 52. Telegram From the Department of State to the Embassy in Iran, Washington, July 30, 1970, 2157Z

      Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Files 1970–73, PET 15–1 LIBYA. Confidential. Drafted by Akins (E/ORF/FSE); cleared in NEA/IRN and NEA/ARP; and approved by Katz (E/ORF). Repeated to Jidda, Dhahran, and Kuwait.

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

    Iran 1970

    • 80. Letter From President Nixon to the Shah of Iran, Washington, July 30, 1970

      Nixon responded to the Shah’s letter of June 15, addressing the questions of FMS credit and Gulf security, and regretting that the United States could not offer Iran a special oil import quota.

      Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Files 1970–73, POL IRAN-US. Drafted and cleared in NEA on July 15. In Telegram 105171 July 1, the Department reported to the Embassy that its attempt to encourage American oil companies to replace reductions in Libyan production with Iranian oil had been unavailing to date, but that the Department would continue to pursue these efforts. (Ibid., PET 6 IRAN)

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

    Mexico

    • 455. Message WH01239 From Viron P. Vaky of the National Security Council Staff to the President’s Assistant for National Security Affairs (Kissinger), Washington, July 30, 1970, 1932Z., Washington, July 30, 1970, 1932Z

      National Security Council staff member Vaky forwarded a status report on negotiations for a settlement to the Ojinaga border dispute. He recommended that the President contact Secretary of State Rogers to assure that the boundary settlement was resolved in time for the Puerto Vallarta meeting, and that Rogers was prepared to accept the 75/25 position.

      Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 787, Country Files, Latin America, Mexico, Vol. II, January 1, 1970–December 31, 1971. Confidential; Eyes Only. A handwritten note initialed by Kissinger reads “I’ll call.” An August 20 memorandum of conversation, details a U.S.-Mexico joint statement on the boundary settlement, which was issued in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, on August 21 after the meeting between Nixon and Díaz Ordaz. (Ibid., RG 59, Central Files 1970–73, POL MEX–US) For the text of their joint statement, see Public Papers: Nixon, 1970, pp. 687–688.

    Vol. E-16, Documents on Chile, 1969-1973

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

    • 11. National Intelligence Estimate, Washington, July 30, 1970

      Summary: This estimate examined the overall record of Chilean President Eduardo Frei’s administration, key forces and parties in Chilean politics, and those candidates campaigning for the September 1970 election.

      Source: Central Intelligence Agency, National Intelligence Council, Job 79R01012A: Intelligence Publications Files (1950–1975), Box 393, Folder 1: (NIE 94–70) Outlook for Chile. Secret; Controlled Dissem. Prepared in the CIA, the intelligence organizations of the Departments of State and Defense, and the NSA; concurred in by R.J. Smith (CIA), Ray Cline, Donald Bennett (DIA), and Noel Gayler (NSA). Charles Reichardt (Atomic Energy Commission) and William Cregar (FBI) abstained. The Conclusions and Sections IV and V are printed in Foreign Relations, 1969–1976, vol. XXI, Chile, 1969–1973, Document 47.

  • 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-4028 Photographer: | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-4028-01-03, Copies of photographs of Herb Klein. 7/30/1970, Washington, D.C. unknown.

    Roll WHPO-4029 Photographer: | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-4029-01-02, Copies of photographs of Herb Klein smiling. 7/30/1970, Washington, D.C.

    Roll WHPO-4030 Photographer: | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-4030-, Photographs of portraits of Pat Nixon. 7/30/1970, Washington, D.C.

    Roll WHPO-4031 Photographer: | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-4031-01, Photo copy of Pat Nixon standing in a yellow dress with white lace. 7/30/1970, Washington, D.C. White House. Pat Nixon.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-4031-01-04, Photographs of portraits of Pat Nixon. 7/30/1970, Washington, D.C. Pat Nixon.

    Roll WHPO-4032 Photographer: Kightlinger, Jack | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-4032-03-27, President Nixon and Pat Nixon with Governor Ronald Reagan, Nancy Reagan, and Senator George Murphy at La Casa Pacifica in San Clemente. 7/30/1970, San Clemente, California Western White House, exterior. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Governor and Nancy Reagan, George Murphy.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-4032-22, President Nixon and Pat Nixon with Governor Ronald Reagan, Nancy Reagan, and Senator George Murphy at the Western White House, La Casa Pacifica, in San Clemente. 7/30/1970, San Clemente, California Western White House, La Casa Pacifica, exterior. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Ronald Reagan, Nancy Reagan, George Murphy.

    Roll WHPO-4037 Photographer: Grove, Andrew | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-4037-02A-05A, Jeb Magruder attending a meeting. 7/30/1970, Washington, D.C. Unidentified government conference room. Jeb Magruder, unidentified others.

    Roll WHPO-4043 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-4043-03-32, President Nixon speaking during a press briefing in Los Angeles. 7/30/1970, Los Angeles, CA Century Plaza Hotel, Santa Monica Room. President Nixon, press.

    Roll WHPO-4044 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-4044-02-22, President Nixon briefing press in Los Angeles. 7/30/1970, Los Angeles, CA Century Plaza Hotel, Santa Monica Room. President Nixon, press.

    Roll WHPO-4045 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-4045-02-36, President Nixon briefing press in Los Angeles (head and shoulders). 7/30/1970, Los Angeles, CA Century Plaza Hotel, Santa Monica Room. President Nixon, press.

  • 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-700723
      Remarks by President Nixon in a televised press conference. (7/30/1970, a Hotel, Los Angeles, California)

      Runtime: 29:40:00

      Keywords: Presidential press conferences, presidential news conferences, interviews, media

      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-3805
      Presidential News Conference. Senator Walter Mondale.
      CBS
      Runtime: 01:03:22
    • WHCA-3806
      Presidential News Conference. Senator John Stennis.
      ABC
      Runtime: 01:02:42
    • WHCA-3807
      Presidential News Conference. President Richard Nixon.
      NBC
      Runtime: 1:00
    • WHCA-3809
      Weekly News Summary - Tape II.
      All networks
      Runtime: 0:30

      1. Smith: President Nixon Nixon holds television news conference tonight; Gallup Poll shows President popularity 61%. Time Code Start: 00:00. Keywords: Presidents, reports, polls. Network: ABC.

      2. Jarriel: President Nixon's news conference. Time Code Start: --. Keywords: Presidents, speeches, statements, media, press conferences, news conferences, interviews. Network: ABC.

      3. Smith: South Vietnam's President Thieu Thieu to propose cease-fire and free election; doesn't want free election, but Washington, DC pressures for it. Time Code Start: 02:18. Keywords: South Vietnam, Presidents, speeches, statements, Vietnam War. Network: ABC.

      4. Watson: South Vietnam's President Thieu. Time Code Start: --. Keywords: South Vietnam, Presidents, speeches, statements, Vietnam War. Network: ABC.

      5. Reynolds: Commentary on "Is Peace Near?" either Saigon, South Vietnam nor Hanoi, North Vietnam wants cease-fire; each side thinks it's winning, only United States wants out. Time Code Start: 04:18. Keywords: Vietnam War, truces, treaty, treaties, ceasefires, negotiations. Network: ABC.

      6. Cronkite: President Nixon. Time Code Start: 06:20. Keywords: Presidents, reports. Network: CBS.

Context (External Sources)