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June 25, 1970

Introduction

This almanac page for Thursday, June 25, 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: Wednesday, June 24, 1970

Next Date: Friday, June 26, 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 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.

    Addresses and Remarks

    • Scott Air Force Base (6 Weekly Comp. Pres. Doc. 814, June 25, 1970)
      The President's Remarks Upon Arrival at Belleview, Illinois, En Route to St. Louis.
    • United States Jaycees (6 Weekly Comp. Pres. Doc. 815, June 25, 1970)
      The President's Remarks at the Jaycees' 50th Anniversary Convention in St. Louis, Mo.

    Acts Approved by the President

    • S. 897 -- Public Law 91-290
      An Act to further extend the period of restrictions on lands of the Quapaw Indians, Oklahoma, and for other purposes.
    • S. 1479 -- Public Law 91-291
      An Act to amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize a maximum of $15,000 coverage under Servicemen's Group Life Insurance, to enlarge the classes eligible for such insurance, to improve the administration of the programs of life Insurance provided for servicemen and veterans, and for other purposes.
    • H.R. 14810 -- Public Law 91-292
      An Act to amend section 2(3) and section 8c(6) (I) of the Agricultural Adjustment Act as reenacted and amended by the Agricultural Marketing Agreement Act of 1937 and subsequent legislation, so as to authorize production research under marketing agreement and order programs.
    • S. 2940 -- Public Law 91-293
      An Act to amend the Act of June 28, 1948, as amended, relating to the acquisition of property for the Independence National Historical Park.

  • 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. V, United Nations, 1969-1972

    UN Finances and Reduction of the U.S. Assessment

    Vol. VI, Vietnam, January 1969-July 1970

    Vietnam, January 1969-July 1970

    Vol. XII, Soviet Union, January 1969-October 1970

    Expansion of the Kissinger-Dobrynin Channel and Further Discussions on the Middle East, December 11, 1969-July 28, 1970

    • 172. Memorandum From the President’s Assistant for National Security Affairs (Kissinger) to President Nixon, Washington, June 25, 1970

      Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 712, Country Files, Europe, USSR, Vol. VIII. Confidential. Sent for information. A notation on the memorandum indicates the President saw it. A copy was also sent to Sonnenfeldt, who drafted the memorandum to the President based on a June 10 memorandum from Hyland to Kissinger summarizing Kosygin’s foreign policy address, and another on June 12, summarizing Brezhnev’s election speech. (Both ibid.)

    Vol. XIX, Part 2, Japan, 1969-1972

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

    • 46. National Intelligence Estimate, Washington, June 25, 1970

      Source: Central Intelligence Agency, ODDI Registry of NIEs and SNIEs, Job 79–R01012A. Secret. The Central Intelligence Agency and the intelligence organizations of the Department of State, the Department of Defense, the Atomic Energy Commission, and the National Security Agency participated in the preparation this estimate. The Director of the CIA submitted this estimate with the concurrence of all members of the USIB with the exception of the representative of the FBI who abstained on the grounds that it was outside of his jurisdiction.

    • 47. Telegram From the Department of State to the Embassy in Japan, Washington, June 25, 1970, 1810Z

      Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Files 1970–73, INCO FIBERS 17 US–JAPAN; Secret; Immediate; Nodis. Drafted by Monjo; cleared by Brewster and Finn; approved by U. Alexis Johnson. According to a June 25 memorandum from Kissinger to Nixon, the letter was coordinated with Rogers, Johnson, and Stans and cleared by Special Assistant to the President Keogh. A signed original of Nixon’s letter to Sato is ibid., Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 924, VIP Visits, Sato Visit, Vol. II, Textiles [1 of 3].

    Vol. XX, Southeast Asia, 1969-1972

    Indonesia

    Vol. XXIX, Eastern Mediterranean, 1969-1972

    Greece

    • 284. National Security Decision Memorandum 67, Washington, June 25, 1970

      Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, NSC Institutional Files (H-Files), Box H–217, National Security Decision Memoranda, NSDM 67. Secret; Nodis; Exclusively Eyes Only. A copy was sent to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

    Vol. XL, Germany and Berlin, 1969-1972

    Germany and Berlin, 1969-1972

    • 91. Telegram From the Embassy in Germany to the Department of State, Bonn, June 25, 1970, 1922Z

      Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Files 1970–73, POL 1 EUR E–GER W. Secret; Priority; Limdis. Repeated to London, Moscow, Paris, Rome, USNATO, and Berlin. Sonnenfeldt briefly summarized the telegram in a June 30 memorandum to Kissinger (Document 93).

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

    Chemical and Biological Warfare; Geneva Protocol; Biological Weapons Convention

    • 197. Memorandum From Michael Guhin of the National Security Council Staff to the President’s Assistant for National Security Affairs (Kissinger), Washington, June 25, 1970

      Guhin reviewed recent Congressional comments in response to the delay in submitting the Geneva Protocol for ratification, discussed options for submitting it during the summer, and attached a letter from Senator Fulbright.

      Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 311, Subject Files, Chemical, Biological Warfare (Toxins, etc) Vol. II. Confidential. Sent for information. The memorandum was sent through Behr. A handwritten notation on the top, right hand corner of the memorandum states, “Action.” Kissinger wrote at the top of page one, “Pres. has answered memo – Now how about timing?” Following the last sentence on page two is written, “Behr/Guhin now working on this.”

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

    Iran 1970

    • 75. Memorandum From the President’s Assistant for National Security Affairs (Kissinger) to President Nixon, Washington, June 25, 1970

      Kissinger summarized the conclusions of Assistant Secretary Sisco’s report on the extent to which Iran could guarantee stability in the Persian Gulf.

      Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 601, Country Files, Middle East, Iran, Vol. II, 6/1/70–12/70. Secret. Sent for information. A stamped note on the memorandum indicated that President Nixon read it. The report was in response to an attached, undated, handwritten instruction from Nixon, which read, “Give me a report (no priority) on the Shah’s idea of Iran (& Cento) playing a greater role in the Persian Gulf—Is it just too naive—”

  • 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-3746 Photographer: Grove, Andrew | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-3746-01-03 and 06-09, East and West Wings of White House from outside. 6/25/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, outside. none.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-3746-04-05, Presentation to Mike Farrell from the Girl Scouts. 6/25/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, South Lawn. Mike Farrell.

    Roll WHPO-3747 Photographer: Grove, Andrew | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-3747-02-04, President Nixon greeting guests of Ron Ziegler. 6/25/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, South Lawn. President Nixon, Mr. Ziegler.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-3747-05-12, Helicopter departing from South Lawn. 6/25/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, South Lawn. none.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-3747-13-14, Guests of Ron Ziegler arrive at White House. 6/25/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, South Lawn. unknown.

    Roll WHPO-3748 Photographer: Schumacher, Karl | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-3748-2A, 8A-31A, President Nixon departing by helicopter. 6/25/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, South Lawn. President Nixon.

    Roll WHPO-3749 Photographer: Schumacher, Karl | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-3749-01-29, A portrait study of Steph Krebs. 6/25/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, South Lawn. Ms. Krebs.

    Roll WHPO-3750 Photographer: Schumacher, Karl | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-3750-04A-33A, Vice-president Military Badge. 6/25/1970, unknown unknown. none.

    Roll WHPO-3751 Photographer: Grove, Andrew | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-3751-01-02,0 4, John Davies and Congressman Donald H. Clausen. 6/25/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, South Lawn. Mr. Davies, Donald H. Clausen.

    Roll WHPO-3753 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-3753-03A-20A, President Nixon arriving at Scott Air Force Base. 6/25/1970, Belleville, Illinois Scott AFB. President and Pat Nixon, Tricia Nixon.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-3753-05A, President Nixon shaking hands with members of the crowd after arriving at Scott Air Force Base. 6/25/1970, Belleville, Illinois Scott AFB. President Nixon, crowd.

    Roll WHPO-3754 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-3754-02A-32A, President Nixon arriving at Scott Air Force Base. 6/25/1970, Belleville, Illinois Scott AFB. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Tricia Nixon.

    Roll WHPO-3755 Photographer: Kightlinger, Jack | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-3755-03-24, President Nixon arriving at and attending the 50th anniversary convention of the U. S. Jaycees. 6/25/1970, St. Louis, Missouri Kiel Auditorium. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Tricia Nixon.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-3755-10, President Nixon waving at the crowd from his motocade limousine while motoring down the middle of a long street in St. Louis after his arrival to attend a 50th anniversary convention of the U. S. Jaycees. 6/25/1970, St. Louis, Missouri Kiel Auditorium. President Nixon, crowd.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-3755-21, President Nixon standing at the podium waving while attending the 50th anniversary convention of the U.S. Jaycees. A man, probably U.S. Jaycees President Andre Le Tendre, stands nearby waving. 6/25/1970, St. Louis, Missouri Kiel Auditorium. President Nixon, crowd, probably Andre Le Tendre.

    Roll WHPO-3756 Photographer: Kightlinger, Jack | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-3756-04-36, President Nixon arriving at and attending the 50th anniversary convention of the U. S. Jaycees. 6/25/1970, St. Louis, Missouri Kiel Auditorium. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Tricia Nixon.

    Roll WHPO-3757 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-3757-12A-21A, President Nixon arriving at and attending the 50th anniversary convention of the U. S. Jaycees. 6/25/1970, St. Louis, Missouri Kiel Auditorium. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Tricia Nixon.

    Roll WHPO-3758 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-3758-01A-23A, President Nixon attending the 50th anniversary convention of the U. S. Jaycees taking place in St. Louis. 6/25/1970, St. Louis, Missouri Kiel Auditorium. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Tricia Nixon.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-3758-15A, President Nixon attending the 50th anniversary convention of the U. S. Jaycees taking place in St. Louis. 6/25/1970, St. Louis, Missouri Kiel Auditorium.

    Roll WHPO-3759 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-3759-02A-36A, President Nixon attending the 50th anniversary convention of the U. S. Jaycees. 6/25/1970, St. Louis, Missouri Kiel Auditorium. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Tricia Nixon.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-3759-09A, President Nixon waving to the crowd from a motorcade limousine while attending the 50th anniversary convention of the U. S. Jaycees. Police and Agents run toward the President's vehicle where the crowd swells toward his car. 6/25/1970, St. Louis, Missouri Kiel Auditorium. President Nixon, crowd.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-3759-10A, President Nixon waving to the crowd from a motorcade limousine while attending the 50th anniversary convention of the U. S. Jaycees. 6/25/1970, St. Louis, Missouri Kiel Auditorium. President Nixon, crowd.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-3759-23A, President Nixon waving at the podium while attending the 50th anniversary convention of the U. S. Jaycees. 6/25/1970, St. Louis, Missouri Kiel Auditorium. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Tricia Nixon, unidentified officials.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-3759-30A, President Nixon shaking hands with the crowd outside Kiel Auditorioum while attending the 50th anniversary convention of the U. S. Jaycees. 6/25/1970, St. Louis, Missouri Kiel Auditorium. President Nixon, crowd.

    Roll WHPO-3760 Photographer: Grove, Andrew | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-3760-02A-22A, David Lissy at his desk. 6/25/1970, unknown unknown. Mr. Lissy.

    Roll WHPO-3761 Photographer: Schumacher, Karl | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-3761-01-34, Judy Agnew hosts Tea for the Business Advisory Group of the Business Committee for the Arts. 6/25/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, Blue Room. Judy Agnew.

    Roll WHPO-3764 Photographer: Schumacher, Karl | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-3764-01-02, Vice-President Military Badge. 6/25/1970, unknown unknown. none.

    Roll WHPO-3765 Photographer: Kightlinger, Jack | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-3765-02A-12A, Crowd of people gathered to greet President Nixon and Pat Nixon in St. Louis, Missouri. 6/25/1970, St. Louis, Missouri outdoors. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, crowd.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-3765-08A, Pat Nixon in St. Louis, Missouri talking to a crying boy holding a flag while he sits on his mother's shoulders in a crowd of people. 6/25/1970, St. Louis, Missouri outdoors. President Nixon, Pat Nixon.

    Roll WHPO-3766 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-3766-01A-06A, President Nixon departing St. Louis, Missouri. 6/25/1970, St Louis, Missouri airport. President Nixon, Pat Nixon.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-3766-07A-18A, President Nixon arrives at El Toro Marine Corps Air Base, in California. 6/25/1970, El Toro, California El Toro Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS). President Nixon, Pat Nixon.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-3766-17A, Pat Nixon driving a golf cart away from the presidential helicopter. President Nixon is seated in the back of the golf cart while Tricia Nixon is seated in the passenger seat. 6/25/1970, San Clemente, California Western White House, helipad. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Tricia Nixon, unidentified man.

  • 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.

    F - Secretary of State Briefings

    • WHCA-SR-F-
      [see G-55]. (6/25/1970)

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

    G - Cabinet Officer Briefings

    • WHCA-SR-G-055
      Press Briefing by Secretary of State William Rogers. {see series F]. (6/25/1970, State Department)

      Runtime: 41:00:00

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

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

    G - Cabinet Officer Briefings

    • WHCA-SR-G-056
      Secretary of HEW Robert Finch with a group from American Field Service. (6/25/1970, Family Theater)

      Runtime: 50:00:00

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

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

    P - Formal Presidential Remarks

    • WHCA-SR-P-700623
      Remarks by President Nixon on arrival at Scott AFB, IL. (6/25/1970)

      Runtime: 5:45

      Original Format: 1/4-inch reel-to-reel audiotape. Original source type: Original.
    • WHCA-SR-P-700624
      Remarks by President Nixon to National JAYCEES Convention in St. Louis with Andre Letendre. (6/25/1970)

      Runtime: 38:44:00

      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-3759
      Sen. Mike Mansfield: A Democratic Response to the President's Economy Address. Paul McCracken, Ambassador Charles W. Yost.
      CBS, NBC
      Runtime: 00:31:28
    • WHCA-3761
      Weekly News Summary, Tape I.
      All networks
      Runtime: 01:03:50

      17. Report on Middle East, Secretary of State Rogers and Arab reactions. Time Code Start: 33:09. Keywords: Middle East, Mideast, war, cabinet, advisors, speeches, statements, Arabian, Arabs, public opinions, reactions. Network: ABC.

      18. Report on Cambodia: Ray Moloney in Cambodia. Time Code Start: 37:35. Keywords: Cambodia, Vietnam War. Network: ABC.

      19. Report on Indochina. Time Code Start: 39:50. Keywords: Presidents, speeches, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam War. Network: ABC.

      20. President Nixon's St. Louis, Missouri speech. Time Code Start: 40:44. Keywords: Presidents, speeches. Network: ABC.

      21. President Nixon's Veto of Federal Aid to Hospitals. Time Code Start: 42:57. Keywords: Presidents, bills, laws, vetoes, funds, funding, finances, hospitals. Network: ABC.

      22. Senate procedures of war debate. Time Code Start: 44:32. Keywords: Vietnam War, debates, Senators. Network: ABC.

      23. Report on Middle East; Secretary of State Rogers on W.S. peace proposals. Time Code Start: 46:30. Keywords: Middle East, Mideast, war, cabinet, advisors, speeches, statements. Network: NBC.

      24. Secretary of State Rogers on Cambodia. Time Code Start: 49:31. Keywords: cabinet, advisors, Cambodia, Vietnam War, speeches, statements. Network: NBC.

      25. President Nixon's St. Louis, Missouri speech. Time Code Start: 50:06. Keywords: Presidents, speeches. Network: CBS.

      26. President Nixon's St. Louis, Missouri speech. Time Code Start: 50:57. Keywords: Presidents, speeches. Network: NBC.

      27. President Nixon's Veto of Federal Aid to Hospitals. Time Code Start: 53:37. Keywords: Presidents, bills, laws, vetoes, funds, funding, finances, hospitals. Network: NBC.

      28. Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare (HEW) Richardson. Time Code Start: 54:17. Keywords: Presidents, cabinet, advisors, appointments, appointees, government agencies. Network: NBC.

      29. President Nixon's Veto of Federal Aid to Hospitals. Time Code Start: 56:47. Keywords: Presidents, bills, laws, vetoes, funds, funding, finances, hospitals. Network: CBS.
    • WHCA-3762
      Weekly News Summary, Tape II.
      All networks
      Runtime: 0:30

      1. Secretary of State Rogers and the Middle East. Time Code Start: 00:00. Keywords: Middle East, Mideast, war, cabinet, advisors, speeches, statements. Network: CBS.

      2. Eric Sevareid: Commentary on Middle East peace proposal, Gamal Abdel Nasser against it. Time Code Start: 03:33. Keywords: Middle East, Mideast, war, leaders, truces, treaties, negotiations. Network: CBS.

Context (External Sources)