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July 6, 1970

Introduction

This almanac page for Monday, July 6, 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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Next Date: Tuesday, July 7, 1970

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 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.

    Acts Approved by the President

    • H.R. 14720 -- Public Law 91-306
      An Act to continue until the close of June 30, 1973, the existing suspension of duties on manganese ore (including ferruginous ore) and related products, and for other purposes.
    • H.R. 15712 -- Public Law 91-304
      An Act to amend the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 to extend the authorization for titles I through IV through fiscal year 1971.
    • H.R. 17399 -- Public Law 91-305
      Second Supplemental Appropriations Act, 1970.

    Nominations Submitted to the Senate

    Does not include promotions of members of the Uniformed Services, nominations to the Service Academies, or nominations of Foreign Service Officers.

    • MALCOLM R. LOVELL, JR., of Michigan, to be an Assistant Secretary of Labor, vice Arnold R. Weber.
    • DARRELL M. TRENT, of Kansas, to be Deputy Director of the Office of Emergency Preparedness, vice Fred J. Russell.

  • 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

  • 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. XIX, Part 1, Korea, 1969-1972

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

    Vol. XXI, Chile, 1969-1973

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

    Vol. XXVIII, Southern Africa

    Regional Issues

    • 34. Memorandum of Conversation, Washington, July 6, 1970

      Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Files 1970–73, DEF 12 S AFR. Confidential. Drafted by Moore.

    Vol. XXIX, Eastern Mediterranean, 1969-1972

    Greece

    Vol. E-2, Documents on Arms Control and Nonproliferation, 1969-1972

    Chemical and Biological Warfare; Geneva Protocol; Biological Weapons Convention

    • 199. Memorandum From Secretary of Defense Laird to President Nixon, Washington, July 6, 1970

      Laird responded to Kissinger’s June 15 memorandum with a complete outline of the Defense Department’s recommendations on the destruction of biological weapons and the transfer of biological weapons facilities.

      Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 311, Subject Files, Chemical, Biological Warfare (Toxins, etc) Vol. II. Secret. Kissinger initialed the memorandum next to the subject line

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

    Costa Rica

    • 176. Telegram 1730 From the Embassy in Costa Rica to the Department of State, July 6, 1970, 2300Z., July 6, 1970, 2300Z

      President Figueres told the Embassy that the Costa Rican Government was still studying a plan to arrange the escape of Sandinista captive Carlos Fonseca Amador to a third country.

      Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Files 1970–73, POL 29 COSTA RICA. Confidential; Priority. It was repeated to Guatemala, La Paz, Madrid, Lima, Managua, Santiago, San Salvador, Tegucigalpa, and USCINCSO.

  • 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-3818 Photographer: Schumacher, Karl | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-3818-03-04, A Chandelier in the Map Room. 7/6/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, Map Room. none.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-3818-05-11, Breakfront along north wall. 7/6/1970, Washington, D.C. White House.

    Roll WHPO-3819 Photographer: Schumacher, Karl | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-3819-08/1-15, Map Room interior. 7/6/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, Map Room. none.

    Roll WHPO-3822 Photographer: Schumacher, Karl | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-3822-02-09, Party for Joseph Kartas. 7/6/1970, Washington, D.C. White House Usher's office. Mr. Kartas.

    Roll WHPO-3823 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-3823-02A-12A, President Nixon prepares to depart from San Clemente by helicopter. 7/6/1970, San Clemente, California helipad. President and Pat Nixon and family.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-3823-13A-35A, President Nixon arriving at Andrews AFB. 7/6/1970, San Clemente, California Andrews Air Force Base, AFB. President and Pat Nixon and family.

    Roll WHPO-3824 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-3824-00-02, Staff members at San Clemente. 7/6/1970, San Clemente, California Compound grounds. Staff members.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-3824-03-06, President Nixon with Ambassador David Bruce. 7/6/1970, San Clemente, California Compound grounds. President Nixon, Mr. Bruce.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-3824-07-13, President Nixon and Pat Nixon greeting David and Julie Eisenhower returning from the 1970 Worlds Fair in Tokyo, Japan. 7/5/1970, near Irvine, California El Toro Marine Corps Air Station, MCAS. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, David and Julie Eisenhower.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-3824-14-15, Connie and Chuck Stewart. 7/6/1970, San Clemente, California outdoors. Connie and Chuck Stewart.

    Roll WHPO-3825 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-3825-02A-09A, President Nixon walking with Ambassador David Bruce at La Casa Pacifica. 7/6/1970, San Clemente, California Western White House, La Casa Pacifica. President Nixon, David Bruce.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-3825-05A, Closeup photo of President Nixon standing as he listens to Ambassador David Bruce speaking to an unknown person (probably a member of the press) at La Casa Pacifica. 7/6/1970, San Clemente, California Western White House, La Casa Pacifica. President Nixon, David Bruce, unknown man, possibly a member of the press.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-3825-13A-23A, David and Julie Eisenhower returning from 1970 World Fair in Tokyo, Japan. 7/6/1970, Irvine, California El Toro Marine Corps Air Base MCAS. David and Julie Eisenhower.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-3825-16A, David and Julie Eisenhower are interviewed by press after returning from 1970 World's Fair in Tokyo, Japan. President Nixon is standing up on the staircase of Air Force One [AF1]. Pat Nixon, President Nixon, and Tricia Nixon stand nearby in the background. 7/6/1970, Irvine, California El Toro Marine Corps Air Base MCAS. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Tricia Nixon, David Eisenhower, Julie Eisenhower.

    Roll WHPO-3826 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-3826-01-17, Tim Elbourne family at Laguna Beach. 7/6/1970, Laguna Beach , California on the beach. Elbourne family.

    Roll WHPO-3832 Photographer: Kightlinger, Jack | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-3832-01-05, President Nixon and Family departing from El Toro Marine Corps Air Station. 7/6/1970, Irvine, California El Toro, Marine Corps Air Station, MCAS. President Nixon, Pat Nixon and family.

    Roll WHPO-3834 Photographer: Kightlinger, Jack | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-3834-03-22, President Nixon and Pat Nixon leaving San Clemente, California for El Toro Marine Corps Air Station to fly back to Andrews AFB. 7/6/1970, San Clemente, CA El Toro MCAS. President Nixon, Pat Nixon.

  • 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-3782
      NOW - "The Loyal Opposition".
      NBC
      Runtime: 0:30
    • WHCA-3787
      Weekly News Summary, Pt. 1.
      All networks
      Runtime: 01:04:30

      13. Middle East. Time Code Start: 18:57. Keywords: Middle East, Mideast, war. Network: ABC.

      14. Cambodia. Time Code Start: 20:40. Keywords: Cambodia, Vietnam War. Network: ABC.

      15. Smith/Watson: Secretary of State Rogers visits pacified South Vietnamese village in Mekong Delta; super rice crop inspected; claims 90% South Vietnam under Saigon control. Time Code Start: 22:40. Keywords: Vietnam War, cabinet, advisors, travel, trips, international, Asian, Vietnam, tours, agriculture, villlages, lifestyles, insprections. Network: ABC.

      16. Senator Hatfield Amendments Ads. Time Code Start: 24:29. Keywords: Presidential elections, campaigns, campaigning, candidates, bills, laws, amendments, advertising, magazines, newspapers, television, commercials. Network: ABC.

      17. Campus Unrest. Time Code Start: 26:58. Keywords: universities, colleges, demonstrations, rally, protesters, demonstraters, students, Vietnam War, anti-war. Network: ABC.

      18. Secretary Mitchell. Time Code Start: 28:20. Keywords: cabinet, advisors, law officials,. Network: ABC.

      19. Congressmen's Vietnam Report. Time Code Start: 30:11. Keywords: Vietnam War. Network: CBS.

      20. Vice President Agnew. Time Code Start: 32:53. Keywords: Vice Presidents, reports. Network: CBS.

      21. President Nixon in California. Time Code Start: 37:48. Keywords: Presidents, travel, trips, Nixon trips, domestic. Network: CBS.

Context (External Sources)