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July 5, 1969

Introduction

This almanac page for Saturday, July 5, 1969, 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: Sunday, July 6, 1969

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 Grand Cay, Grand Bahama Island

  • 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

    White House Statements

    • Minister Tom Mboya of Kenya (5 Weekly Comp. Pres. Doc. 949, July 5, 1969)
      White House Statement on the Assassination of the Minister for Economic Planning and Development.

  • 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.

    No Federal Register published on this date

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

    American Republics Regional

    • 4. Study Prepared in Response to National Security Study Memorandum 15, Washington, July 5, 1969. , Washington, July 5, 1969

      The Interdepartmental Group for Inter-American Affairs outlined general considerations and guidelines for determining U.S. policy toward Latin America and the Caribbean. The study focused on the basic nature of U.S.-Latin American relations, defining U.S. objectives in the hemisphere, establishing what style or technique would guide U.S. policy, and where the United States should concentrate its attention.

      Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, NSC Institutional Files (H-Files), Box–134, NSSM 15 [1 of 3]. Secret. The revised draft of a study prepared by the IB/ARA in March 1969. The original draft is not published. National Security Study Memorandum 15 is Document 1.

  • 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-1476 Photographer: Schumacher, Karl | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-1476-01-10, President Nixon, Pat Nixon, and their family celebrating Julie Eisenhower's 21st birthday with a cake after dinner at the Key Biscayne Hotel restaurant. 7/5/1969, Key Biscayne, Florida Key Biscayne Hotel's restaurant. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Tricia Nixon, Julie Eisenhower, David Eisenhower, chef, waiters.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-1476-01-10, The Hotel Chef stands behind Julie as President Nixon, Pat Nixon, and their family celebrate Julie Eisenhower's 21st birthday with a cake after dinner at the Key Biscayne Hotel restaurant. 7/5/1969, Key Biscayne, Florida Key Biscayne Hotel's restaurant. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Tricia Nixon, Julie Eisenhower, David Eisenhower, chef, waiters.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-1476-08, The Hotel Chef stands behind President Nixon, Pat Nixon, and their family celebrating Julie Eisenhower's 21st birthday with a cake after dinner at the Key Biscayne Hotel restaurant. 7/5/1969, Key Biscayne, Florida Key Biscayne Hotel's restaurant. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Tricia Nixon, Julie Eisenhower, David Eisenhower, chef, waiters.

    Roll WHPO-1477 Photographer: Schumacher, Karl | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-1477-02, Julie Eisenhower on her 21st birthday (Head). 7/5/1969, Key Biscayne, Florida unknown. Julie Eisenhower.

    Roll WHPO-1482 Photographer: Schumacher, Karl | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-1482-06-07, President Nixon walking with Pat Nixon and Julie Eisenhower after arriving at Key Biscayne. 7/5/1969, Key Biscayne, Florida Marina Yacht Club helipad. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Julie Eisenhower, aides.

    Roll WHPO-1484 Photographer: Schumacher, Karl | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-1484-02-05, White House Press Room in Key Biscayne. 7/5/1969, Key Biscayne, Florida unidentified hotel. Ron Ziegler, White House Press Corps.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-1484-06-11, Ronald Ziegler briefing the press. 7/5/1969, Key Biscayne, Florida unidentified hotel. Ron Ziegler, White House Press Corps.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-1484-12-13, Hotel exterior in Key Biscayne. 7/5/1969, Key Biscayne, Florida unidentified hotel. Ron Ziegler, White House Press Corps.

Context (External Sources)