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June 21, 1969

Introduction

This almanac page for Saturday, June 21, 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, June 22, 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 The White House - Washington, D. C.

  • 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.

    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.

    • Gardiner Baron Casey, former Governor General of Australia, paid a courtesy call on the President.

  • 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.

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. IV, Foreign Assistance, International Development, Trade Policies, 1969-1972

    East-West Trade, 1969-1972

    • 300. Memorandum From the Under Secretary of State (Richardson) to the President’s Assistant for National Security Affairs (Kissinger) , Washington, June 21, 1969

      Source: National Archives, RG 59, S/S Files: Lot 83 D 305, NSDM 17. Secret. Attached to a typewritten note, dated June 21, which reads: “Henry: If we are serious about moving quickly we would need something like an NSDM from the President indicating his approval in principle on foreign policy grounds of measures along these lines. Such a directive would also call upon State, Treasury, and Commerce to work out the specific details within a certain time period and for the Department to prepare a scenario for press, congressional, and diplomatic handling. I would see that all this would be prepared immediately if the basic go-ahead could be given. ELR” Another copy of the memorandum with Richardson’s note is attached to Document 301.

  • 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-1422 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-1422-02A-06A, President Nixon seated at his Oval Office desk during a meeting with R.G. Baron Casey former Governor General of Australia and John Waller, Ambassador to the U. S.. 6/21/1969, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, Richard Gardner Baron Casey (Lord Casey) former Governor General of Australia, Ambassador John K. Waller.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-1422-05A, President Nixon seated at his Oval Office desk during a meeting with R.G. Baron Casey, former Governor General of Australia and John Waller, Ambassador to the U. S.. 6/21/1969, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, Richard Gardner Baron Casey (Lord Casey), former Governor General of Australia, Ambassador John K. Waller.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-1422-07A-19A, President Nixon walking with the U.S. Ambassador to Brazil Charles Burke Elbrick. 6/21/1969, Washington, D.C. White House, Rose Garden. President Nixon, Charles Burke Elbrick.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-1422-20A-30A, President Nixon sitting in a lawn chair in the White House Rose Garden. 6/21/1969, Washington, D.C. White House, Rose Garden. President Nixon.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-1422-29A, President Nixon sitting in a lawn chair in the White House Rose Garden. 6/21/1969, Washington, D.C. White House, Rose Garden. President Nixon.

    Roll WHPO-1423 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-1423-01-03, President Nixon seated casually in the Rose Garden whicker chairs during an outdoor meeting with Charles Elbrick, U.S. Ambassador to Brazil. 6/21/1969, Washington, D.C. White House, Rose Garden. President Nixon, Charles Burke Elbrick.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-1423-02, President Nixon seated casually in the Rose Garden whicker chairs during an outdoor meeting with Charles Elbrick, U.S. Ambassador to Brazil. 6/21/1969, Washington, D.C. White House, Rose Garden. President Nixon, Charles Burke Elbrick.

    Roll WHPO-1424 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-1424-02-21, The wedding ceremony of Pam Agnew to Robert DeHaven. Pamela is the daughter of Vice President Agnew and Judy Agnew. 6/21/1969, Towson, Maryland Towson Presbyterian Church. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Spiro Agnew, Judy Agnew, Pamela Agnew, Judy Agnew, Robert DeHaven, unidentified wedding guests.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-1424-16, The wedding ceremony of Pam Agnew, daughter of Vice President Spiro Agnew and Judy Agnew, and Robert DeHaven. The bride, groom and guests standing on the front entrance steps of Towson Presbyterian church. 6/21/1969, Towson, Maryland Towson Presbyterian Church. Spiro Agnew, Judy Agnew, Pamela Agnew, Judy Agnew, Robert DeHaven, unidentified wedding guests.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-1424-18, The wedding ceremony of Pam Agnew, daughter of Vice President Spiro Agnew and Judy Agnew, and Robert DeHaven. President Nixon, Pat Nixon the bride, groom and guests standing on the front entrance steps of Towson Presbyterian church. 6/21/1969, Towson, Maryland Towson Presbyterian Church. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Spiro Agnew, Judy Agnew, Pamela Agnew, Judy Agnew, Robert DeHaven, unidentified wedding guests.

    Roll WHPO-1425 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-1425-02-21, The wedding ceremony of Pam Agnew, daughter of Vice President Agnew and Judy Agnew, and Robert DeHaven. 6/21/1969, Towson, Maryland Towson Presbyterian Church.

  • 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-046
      Remarks by Major John Brennan and John Wilburn to regional winners in Marine Corps Fourth Annual Physical Fitness Program. (6/21/1969, East Garden, White House)

      Runtime: 3:00

      Production credits: Audio feed supplied by WHCA; Recorded by LNH (initials of WHCA engineer)

      Original Format: 1/4-inch reel-to-reel audiotape. Original source type: Original.

Context (External Sources)