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June 1, 1970

Introduction

This almanac page for Monday, June 1, 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.

Previous Date: Sunday, May 31, 1970

Next Date: Tuesday, June 2, 1970

Schedule and Public Documents

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. XIX, Part 2, Japan, 1969-1972

    December 1969-March 1971: Relations After the First Nixon-Sato Summit

    • 43. Memorandum From the President’s Assistant for National Security Affairs (Kissinger) to President Nixon, Washington, June 1, 1970

      Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 554, Country Files, Far East, Okinawa, Vol. I, 1969 and 1970. Top Secret; Sensitive. Sent for action. The date is handwritten on the source text. Sent to Kissinger under cover of a May 28 memorandum from Michael A. Guhin of the NSC operations staff, in which Guhin recommended that Kissinger sign and send the memorandum to the President.

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

    Iran 1970

    • 69. Telegram 2333 From the Embassy in Iran to the Department of State, Tehran, June 1, 1970, 1400Z

      Ambassador MacArthur warned Under Secretary Richardson and Assistant Secretary Sisco that the Shah was alarmed at growing Soviet pressure upon Iran and suspicious that the United Kingdom was plotting with Iraq against Iranian interests.

      Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Files 1970–73, POL IRAN-USSR. Secret; Priority; Exdis; Noforn.

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

    Nigerian Civil War

    • 195. Memorandum From the Presidentʼs Assistant for National Security Affairs (Kissinger) to President Nixon, Washington, June 1, 1970

      Kissinger forwarded Secretary of State Rogersʼ proposal for a new course of action on Nigerian assistance together with his own comments. Kissinger thought there was no need to subordinate relief to reconstruction. Kissinger also forwarded a draft response to Rogers, which Nixon approved.

      Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 742, Country Files, Africa, Nigeria, Vol. I. Secret. Sent for action. Nixon initialed his approval of the response to Rogers at Tab A, which is not published. The graph attached to Rogersʼ memorandum is not published.

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

    Panama

    • 535. Memorandum From the President’s Assistant for National Security Affairs (Kissinger) to President Nixon, Washington, June 1, 1970. , Washington, June 1, 1970

      After summarizing a National Security Council Inter-Department Group for Inter-American Affairs (NSC–IG/ARA) paper on the Canal, President’s Assistant for National Security Affairs Kissinger recommended Presidential guidance for future negotiations. Kissinger suggested that the U.S. Government maintain control over Canal operations and its defense; recognize reasonable Panamanian aspirations for more influence over Canal management and a greater share of the economic benefits of the Canal; and seek the right to build a new sea level canal or enlarge the present Canal.

      Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, NSC Institutional Files (H-Files), Box H–216, NSDM, NSDM 64. Secret. Sent for action. Tab A is published as Document 536. Tab B is published as Document 533. Tabs C through E are not published. Tab C is an undated appendix “Key Issues—Panama Canal,” and Tab D is a letter from Burns to Woods, dated April 21, asking that the President’s Secretary give Nixon the enclosed views of Walter Williams and Roger Cake, both members of the Panama Canal Board.

  • 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-3599 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-3599-02-28, President Nixon and Pat Nixon during their departure from San Clemente to fly back to Washington, D.C. 6/1/1970, San Clemente, California El Toro Marine Corps Air Station. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Jim Beam (President of the Orange County Chamber of Commerce).
    • Frame(s): WHPO-3599-22, President Nixon and Pat Nixon wave while standing at the top of the Air Force One (AF1) stairway ramp, during their departure from San Clemente to fly back to Washington, D.C. 6/1/1970, San Clemente, California El Toro Marine Corps Air Station. President Nixon, Pat Nixon.

    Roll WHPO-3600 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-3600-02A-03A, The Billy Graham Crusade for Christ. 6/1/1970, Knoxville, TN University of Tennessee, Neyland Stadium. Rev. Billy Graham.

Context (External Sources)