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June 6, 1970

Introduction

This almanac page for Saturday, June 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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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

    • The President's Cabinet (6 Weekly Comp. Pres. Doc. 732, June 6, 1970)
      Remarks of the President, Robert H. Finch, and Elliot L. Richardson Announcing the Appointment of Mr. Finch as Counsellor to the President and His Replacement as Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare by Mr. Richardson.

    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.

    • Press conference of Vice President Spiro T. Agnew, George P. Shultz, Secretary of Labor, Mayor Jack D. Maltester, President, U.S. Conference of Mayors, Mayor Frank E. Curran, President, National League of Cities, and Mayor Richard G. Lugar, Vice President, National League of Cities, on the summer youth program.
    • Press conference of Leonard Garment, Special Consultant to the President, Arnold R. Weber, Assistant Secretary for Manpower, Department of Labor, and Frank Charles Carlucci III, Assistant Director for Operations, Office of Economic Opportunity, on the summer youth program.
    • Biographical data on Robert Hutchison Finch.
    • Biographical data on Elliot Lee Richardson.

    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.

    • The President met with members of the President's Council on Youth Opportunity and Mayors Frank E. Curran of San Diego, Calif., Jack D. Maltester of San Leandro, Calif., and Richard G. Lugar of Indianapolis, Ind., to discuss summer youth programs.

  • 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.

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

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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. VI, Vietnam, January 1969-July 1970

    Vietnam, January 1969-July 1970

    • 319. National Security Study Memorandum 95 , Washington, June 6, 1970

      Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 365, Subject Files, NSSM 43–103. Top Secret; Nodis; Sensitive. A copy was sent to Wheeler.

    Vol. XXXII, SALT I, 1969-1972

    Round Two at Vienna, April 18-August 13, 1970

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

    Iran 1970

    • 71. Telegram 87985 From the Department of State to the Embassy in Iran, Washington, June 6, 1970, 1937Z

      The Department endorsed the Ambassador MacArthur’s reassurances regarding British intentions, and considered Soviet moves as anti-U.S. rather than anti-Iranian.

      Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Files 1970–73, POL IRAN-USSR. Secret; Exdis; Noforn. Drafted by Miklos; cleared by Emory C. Swank (EUR), Irving Cheslaw (EUR/BMI), Davies; Richard W. Murphy (NEA/ARP), Bryan H. Baas (NEA/ARN), and Brown (S/S); and approved by Sisco. In Telegram 2506 from Tehran, June 13, MacArthur advised that the British be urged to reach an agreement with Iran over the Gulf islands, so as to prevent an Arab-Iranian rupture. MacArthur recommended that the British put forward a reasonable arrangement that, while not impairing the Sheikhs’ legal claims to the islands, would meet Iran’s basic security requirements. If the British did so, MacArthur suggested that the United States use its influence informally to persuade Iran to blur the issue of sovereignty. (Ibid., POL 33 Persian Gulf) In Telegram 93548 to Tehran, June 15, Sisco agreed. (Ibid.)

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

    The Horn

    • 289. Memorandum From the Presidentʼs Assistant for National Security Affairs (Kissinger) to President Nixon, Washington, June 6, 1970

      This memorandum, which was not forwarded to the President, reported the termination of economic aid to Somalia and the possibility of resulting damage to diplomatic relations.

      Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 743, Country Files, Africa, Somalia Republic, Vol. I. Confidential. Sent for information. At Tab A is a memorandum from Acting Secretary of State Elliot Richardson on the termination of U.S. aid. Attached but not published was a note, dated June 12, indicating that Kissingerʼs memorandum and the attached memorandum from Richardson to the President were not forwarded to the President “in accordance with current instructions re: priorities” (See Document 10).

  • 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-3637 Photographer: Kightlinger, Jack | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-3637-03-26, President Nixon meeting with members of the President's Council on Youth Organizations. 6/6/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-3637-27-30, President Nixon meeting with Robert H. Finch (Secretary of HEW) and Elliott R. Richardson (Undersecretary of State). 6/6/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, Robert H. Finch, Elliott R. Richardson.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-3637-31-33, President Nixon holds a press conference alongside Robert H. Finch (Secretary of HEW) and Elliott R. Richardson (Undersecretary of State). 6/6/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, Press Area. President Nixon, Robert H. Finch, Elliott R. Richardson.

    Roll WHPO-3638 Photographer: Kightlinger, Jack | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-3638-02A-11A, President Nixon meeting with members of the President's Council on Youth Organizations. 6/6/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-3638-12A-23A, President Nixon holding a joint press conference with Robert H. Finch (Secretary of HEW) and Elliott R. Richardson (Undersecretary of State). 6/6/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, Robert H. Finch, Elliott R. Richardson.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-3638-20A, President Nixon holding a joint press conference with Robert H. Finch (Secretary of HEW) and Elliott R. Richardson (Undersecretary of State). Robert Finch is shown speaking at the podium. 6/6/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, Robert H. Finch, Elliott R. Richardson.

    Roll WHPO-3639 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-3639-02, Group portrait near the Presidential Seal over the fireplace at Camp David of John Eisenhower, Susan Eisenhower and escort "Chip" Hauptfuhrer, Julie Eisenhower, and David Eisenhower at their Graduation party family celebration. 6/6/1970, Thurmont, Maryland Camp David. Julie Eisenhower, David Eisenhower, Susan Eisenhower, John Eisenhower, "Chip" Hauptfuhrer.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-3639-02-37, President Nixon and Pat Nixon host a quadruple graduation family dinner, featuring a large cake congratulating Julie and David Eisenhower, Susan Eisenhower and John Eisenhower. 6/6/1970, Thurmont, Maryland Camp David. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Julie Eisenhower, David Eisenhower, Susan Eisenhower, "Chip" Hauptfuhrer, John Eisenhower, Milton Eisenhower, former First Lady Mamie Eisenhower, Barbara Eisenhower, Rose Mary Woods, Tricia Nixon, Charles Bebe Rebozo, Mr. and Mrs. George Horkan, Dr. Walter R. Tkach.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-3639-07, President Nixon and Pat Nixon host a quadruple graduation family dinner, congratulating Julie Eisenhower, David Eisenhower, Susan Eisenhower, and John Eisenhower. 6/6/1970, Thurmont, Maryland Camp David. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Julie Eisenhower, David Eisenhower, Susan Eisenhower, "Chip" Hauptfuhrer, John Eisenhower, former First Lady Mamie Eisenhower, Barbara Eisenhower.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-3639-10, Group portrait near a large decorated cake at Camp David of; John Eisenhower, Susan Eisenhower, Julie Eisenhower, and David Eisenhower at their Graduation party family celebration. 6/6/1970, Thurmont, Maryland Camp David. Julie Eisenhower, David Eisenhower, Susan Eisenhower, John Eisenhower.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-3639-14, Group portrait of President Nixon, Pat Nixon, former First Lady Mamie Eisenhower, "Chip" Hauptfuhrer, John Eisenhower, Susan Eisenhower, Julie Eisenhower, and David Eisenhower near a large decorated cake at Camp David during their Graduation party family celebration. 6/6/1970, Thurmont, Maryland Camp David. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Julie Eisenhower, David Eisenhower, Susan Eisenhower, "Chip" Hauptfuhrer, John Eisenhower, former First Lady Mamie Eisenhower, Barbara Eisenhower.

    Roll WHPO-3640 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-3640-03-08, President Nixon and Pat Nixon host a dinner in-honor of the graduation of their daughter Julie, as well as David and Susan Eisenhower. 6/6/1970, Thurmont, MD Camp David. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, David Eisenhower, Julie Eisenhower, John Eisenhower, Mamie Eisenhower, Susan Eisenhower.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-3640-07, Former First Lady Mamie Eisenhower helping Julie Nixon Eisenhower get ready for a dinner in-honor of Julie's graduation. Pat Nxon is sitting nearby. 6/6/1970, Thurmont, MD Camp David. Pat Nixon, Julie Eisenhower, Mamie Eisenhower.

  • 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.

    B - Vice-Presidential (Agnew and Ford)

    • WHCA-SR-B-070
      Remarks to press announcing youth opportunity program-Press Center. (6/6/1970)

      Runtime: 32:00:00

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

    P - Formal Presidential Remarks

    • WHCA-SR-P-700607
      Announcement of appointment of RF to Domestic Council with RF, ER. (6/6/1970)

      Runtime: 7:04

      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-3749
      Weekly News Summary.
      All networks
      Runtime: 0:35

      1. Chancellor: Health, Education and Welfare (HEW) Secretary Robert Finch joining President Nixon's staff as Counselor; Undersecretary of State Elliot Richardson replacing Finch. Time Code Start: 01:07. Keywords: Presidents, cabinet, advisors, appointments, appointees, government agencies. Network: NBC.

      2. Kaplow: Analysis of Robert Finch move. Time Code Start: 02:24. Keywords: Presidents, cabinet, employment, changes. Network: NBC.

Context (External Sources)