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June 4, 1969

Introduction

This almanac page for Wednesday, June 4, 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.

Previous Date: Tuesday, June 3, 1969

Next Date: Thursday, June 5, 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 Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, Colorado

  • 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

    • Air Force Academy (5 Weekly Comp. Pres. Doc. 797, June 4, 1969)
      The President's Remarks at Commencement Exercises at Colorado Springs, Colorado.

    Checklist of White House Press Releases

    The releases listed below, made public by the Office of the White House Press Secretary during the period covered by this issue, are not included in the issue.

    • Address by the President at the Air Force Academy Commencement exercises (advance text).
    • Text of the President's declaration of amnesty for U.S. Air Force Academy cadets who have committed minor violations of Academy regulations.

  • 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. I, Foundations of Foreign Policy, 1969-1972

    Foundations of Foreign Policy, 1969-1972

    • 27. Address by President Nixon, Colorado Springs, Colorado, June 4, 1969

      Source: Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: Richard Nixon, 1969, 432-437. The President was speaking at the Air Force Academy Commencement Exercises.

    Vol. II, Organization and Management of U.S. Foreign Policy, 1969-1972

    The NSC System

    The Intelligence Community and the White House

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

    Commodities and Strategic Materials, 1969-1972

    • 391. Message From Prime Minister Holyoake to President Nixon, Wellington, June 4, 1969

      Source: National Archives, RG 59, S/S Files: Lot 72 D 320, New Zealand: Nixon to Holyoake. Confidential. Sent to Secretary Rogers for delivery to the President under cover of a June 4 letter from the New Zealand Ambassador. (Ibid.) In his July 22 reply the President noted the Prime Minister’s expression of concern and wrote that his administration sought freer international trade and wanted to avoid new trade restrictions, “save for the most exceptional circumstances.” He indicated that these views had been communicated to Congress and concluded, “Although no partnership can be without its occasional difficulties, I shall make the most serious effort to insure that New Zealand’s interests are advanced rather than harmed in all decisions related to our mutual affairs.” (Ibid.)

    Vol. VI, Vietnam, January 1969-July 1970

    Vietnam, January 1969-July 1970

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

    Nigerian Civil War

    • 70. Telegram 5026 From the Embassy in Nigeria to the Department of State, Lagos, June 4, 1969, 1540Z

      The Embassy reported that Special Coordinator Clyde Ferguson had asked major General Gowon, Chairman of the Supreme Military Council of Nigeria, if there was any change in policy toward relief flights. Gowon stated that the policy had not changed—all night flights were “illegal” and those flying did so at their own risk.

      Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Files 1967–69, POL 27–9 Biafra-Nigeria. Confidential; Priority. Repeated to Geneva, London, Addis Ababa, Cotonou, Lisbon, Kaduna, and Ibadan.

  • 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-1232 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-1232-00-08, President Nixon and family visiting the Air Force Academy Chapel before attending the Air Force Academy commencement ceremony at Falcon Stadium. 6/4/1969, Colorado Springs, Colorado Chapel, Falcon Stadium, heliport, Air Force Academy. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Julie Eisenhower, David Eisenhower, Tricia Nixon, unidentified military personnel.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-1232-09-18, President Nixon and family attending the Air Force Academy commencement ceremony at Falcon Stadium. 6/4/1969, Colorado Springs, Colorado Chapel, Falcon Stadium, heliport, Air Force Academy. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Julie Eisenhower, David Eisenhower, Tricia Nixon, unidentified military personnel.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-1232-11, President Nixon speaking at the podium to a packed Falcon Stadium during the Air Force Academy commencement ceremony. 6/4/1969, Colorado Springs, Colorado Chapel, Falcon Stadium, heliport, Air Force Academy. President Nixon, unidentified military personnel.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-1232-18, President Nixon shaking hands with Air Force Academy graduates as they file by in a line on stage during the commencement ceremony. 6/4/1969, Colorado Springs, Colorado Chapel, Falcon Stadium, heliport, Air Force Academy. President Nixon, unidentified military personnel.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-1232-19-31, President Nixon at the heliport. 6/4/1969, Colorado Springs, Colorado Chapel, Falcon Stadium, heliport, Air Force Academy. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Julie Eisenhower, David Eisenhower, Tricia Nixon, unidentified military personnel.

    Roll WHPO-1233 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-1233-00A-11A, President Nixon at the U.S. Air Force Academy to speak at the graduation commencement ceremony in Falcon Stadium. 6/4/1969, Colorado Springs, Colorado Falcon Stadium, heliport, Air Force Academy. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Julie Eisenhower, David Eisenhower, Tricia Nixon, unidentified military personnel.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-1233-12A-16A, 18A-22A, President Nixon at the Colorado Springs heliport. 6/4/1969, Colorado Springs, Colorado Falcon Stadium, heliport, Air Force Academy. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Julie Eisenhower, David Eisenhower, Tricia Nixon, unidentified military personnel.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-1233-17A, President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Julie Eisenhower, David Eisenhower, Tricia Nixon, and unidentified military personnel looking up skyward for jet planes flying overhead after the U.S. Air Force Academy graduation commencement ceremony in Falcon Stadium. Frame 17A was used with frame 22A in a combination photo to show jet planes and Nixon family in one image in WHPO 1336. 6/4/1969, Colorado Springs, Colorado Falcon Stadium, heliport, Air Force Academy. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Julie Eisenhower, David Eisenhower, Tricia Nixon, unidentified military personnel.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-1233-22A, Five jet planes flying overhead in a fly-by formation salute after the U.S. Air Force Academy graduation commencement ceremony in Falcon Stadium. (Frame 17A was used with frame 22A in a combination photo to show jet planes and Nixon family in one image in WHPO 1336). 6/4/1969, Colorado Springs, Colorado Falcon Stadium, heliport, Air Force Academy.

    Roll WHPO-1234 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-1234-01-13, President Nixon and family at the Air Force Academy visiting the Air Force Academy Chapel before attending the Air Force Academy commencement ceremony at Falcon Stadium. 6/4/1969, Colorado Springs, Colorado Chapel, Falcon Stadium, heliport, Air Force Academy. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Julie Eisenhower, David Eisenhower, Tricia Nixon, unidentified military personnel.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-1234-08, President Nixon walking by the entrance of the Air Force Academy Cadet Chapel before attending the Air Force Academy commencement ceremony at Falcon Stadium. 6/4/1969, Colorado Springs, Colorado Chapel, Falcon Stadium, heliport, Air Force Academy. President Nixon, Ron Ziegler, Air Force Officials.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-1234-14-27, President Nixon at the Air Force Academy attending commencement ceremony in Falcon Stadium. 6/4/1969, Colorado Springs, Colorado Chapel, Falcon Stadium, heliport, Air Force Academy. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Julie Eisenhower, David Eisenhower, Tricia Nixon, unidentified military personnel.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-1234-17, President Nixon speaking at the podium to a packed Falcon Stadium during the Air Force Academy commencement ceremony. 6/4/1969, Colorado Springs, Colorado Chapel, Falcon Stadium, heliport, Air Force Academy. President Nixon, Air Force Officials.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-1234-28-35, President Nixon at the heliport. 6/4/1969, Colorado Springs, Colorado Chapel, Falcon Stadium, heliport, Air Force Academy. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Julie Eisenhower, David Eisenhower, Tricia Nixon, unidentified military personnel.

    Roll WHPO-1236 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-1236-01-16, Members of the presidential party on Air Force One en route from Colorado Springs to El Toro Marine Base, California. 6/4/1969, In Flight Air Force One. Ziegler, Haldeman, unidentified staff.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-1236-17-36A, President Nixon and Pat Nixon arrive at San Clemente, California. 6/4/1969, California LORAN Station, San Clemente. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Tricia Nixon, Julie Eisenhower, David Eisenhower, unidentified persons.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-1236-20, President Nixon and Pat Nixon greeting various persons upon arrival at San Clemente, California. Pat Nixon is holding a bouquet of roses. 6/4/1969, California LORAN Station, San Clemente. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Julie Eisenhower, unidentified persons.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-1236-27, President Nixon standing on top of a limousine waving during his arrival in San Clemente, California. Pat Nixon stands nearby holding a bouquet of flowers. Cameramen, reporters, and officials are seen in the background. 6/4/1969, California LORAN Station, San Clemente. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, unidentified officials, cameramen, reporters,officials.

    Roll WHPO-1237 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-1237-01-12, President Nixon and Pat Nixon departing Air Force One and greeting officials, and walking to a helicopter. 6/4/1969, California El Toro Marine Base, San Clemente. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Tricia Nixon, Julie Eisenhower, David Eisenhower, unidentified officials, crowd.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-1237-13-14, Staff members on Air Force One. 6/4/1969, California El Toro Marine Base, San Clemente. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Tricia Nixon, Julie Eisenhower, David Eisenhower, unidentified officials, crowd.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-1237-15-23, President Nixon arrives in San Clemente, CA. 6/4/1969, California El Toro Marine Base, San Clemente. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Tricia Nixon, Julie Eisenhower, David Eisenhower, unidentified officials, crowd.

    Roll WHPO-1257 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-1257-, Preperations for President Nixon's arrival. 6/4/1969, Midway Island airport, park. unidentified persons.

    Roll WHPO-1336 Photographer: unknown | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-1336-00A-11A, President Nixon at the Air Force Academy attending commencement ceremonies at Falcon Stadium. A composite image made of the Nixon family looking skyward at a flyover by Air Force jet planes - See also WHPO 1233-17A and 1233-22A by Oliver Atkins. 6/4/1969, Colorado Springs, Colorado Falcon Stadium, heliport, Air Force Academy. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Julie Eisenhower, David Eisenhower, Tricia Nixon, unidentified military personnel.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-1336-01, A composite image made of President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Julie Eisenhower, David Eisenhower, Tricia Nixon, and unidentified military personnel all looking up skyward at jet planes flying overhead after the U.S. Air Force Academy graduation commencement ceremony. WHPO 1233-17A and 1233-22A were used to compose this composite photo. 6/4/1969, Colorado Springs, Colorado Falcon Stadium, heliport, Air Force Academy. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Julie Eisenhower, David Eisenhower, Tricia Nixon, unidentified military personnel.

  • 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.

    P - Formal Presidential Remarks

    • WHCA-SR-P-690603
      President Nixon's Address at the Air Force Academy Commencement Exercises in Colorado Springs, Colorado, with Generals McConnell, Moorman, Olds, Col. Jarrell, Cadet Martin. (6/4/1969, alcon Stadium at the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo)

      Runtime: 25:40:00

      Original Format: 1/4-inch reel-to-reel audiotape. Original source type: Original.
    • WHCA-SR-P-690604
      Remarks by President Nixon on arrival in San Clemente. (6/4/1969)

      Runtime: 2:25

      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-3348
      President Nixon at the Air Force Academy Graduation Ceremony. Televised Presidential Address. Richard Nixon.
      NBC
      Runtime: 01:01:43
    • WHCA-3349
      President Nixon at the Air Force Academy Graduation. Televised Presidential Address. Richard Nixon.
      ABC
      Runtime: 1:00

Context (External Sources)