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June 9, 1970

Introduction

This almanac page for Tuesday, June 9, 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.

    Proclamations

    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 Senator Hugh Scott and Representative Gerald R. Ford following Republican leadership meeting.
    • Press conference of Elizabeth D. Koontz, Director, Women's Bureau, Department of Labor, on the report of the President's Task Force for Women's Rights and Responsibilities and on announcing guidelines concerning sex discrimination in Government contract work.

    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.

    • William F. Buckley, Jr., met with the President at the White House to discuss his recent trip to the Soviet Union. Mr. Buckley is a member of the United States Advisory Commission on Information.
    • The President today announced the appointment of Johnnie T. Dennis of Walla Walla, Wash., to be a member of the Commission on Presidential Scholars during his tenure as National Teacher of the Year.
    • The President today announced the appointment of John J. McMullen of Montclair, N.J., to be a member of the Board of Visitors to the United States Naval Academy for a term expiring December 30, 1972.
    • The President has nominated Cmdr. John W. Young, USN, and Cmdr. Eugene A. Cernan, USN, for the permanent promotion to the grade of captain in the Navy. Commanders Young and Cernan were members of the Apollo 10 crew.
    • Following the swearing in of Judge Harry A. Blackmun as Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States, the President received Justice Blackmun and Chief Justice Warren Burger in his office at the White House to extend his congratulations.
    • The report of the President's Task Force on Women's Rights and Responsibilities and Department of Labor guidelines barring sex discrimination on Government contract work were made public at the White House. The report is entitled "A Matter of Simple Justice" (Government Printing Office; 33 pp.).
    • The President and Mrs. Nixon honored the Apollo 13 astronauts and their wives at dinner in the White House.

    Nominations Submitted to the Senate

    Does not include promotions of members of the Uniformed Services, nominations to the Service Academies, or nominations of Foreign Service Officers.

    • ELLIOT L. RICHARDSON, of Massachusetts, to be Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare.

  • 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

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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

    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

    Vol. XXIII, Arab-Israeli Dispute, 1969-1972

    The Cease-Fire Agreement

    Vol. XXIX, Eastern Europe, 1969-1972

    Radio Free Europe and Radio Liberty

    Vol. XXXIX, European Security

    "Bureaucratic Steamroller," January 1969-November 1970

    • 26. Memorandum of Conversation , Washington, June 9, 1970

      Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Files 1970–73, POL US–USSR. Secret; Exdis. Drafted by Richardson on June 10. The conversation took place during lunch at the Soviet Embassy. On June 16, Hillenbrand forwarded a copy to Ellsworth. In an attached letter, Hillenbrand wrote: “Our telegraphic summary of that conversation was somewhat abridged because—as you will see from the full memcon enclosed—the Under Secretary’s remarks, while illustrative in nature, do break new ground and go somewhat beyond what has thus far been agreed among the Allies. I am not sure how you would wish to handle those elements of the Richardson–Dobrynin exchange which we left out of the telegraphic summary. The best course might be to wait and see whether the Soviets play them back to the Allies. If they do, you could then confirm, if appropriate, that the ideas in question were put forward on an illustrative basis but not as the formal position of the US government.” (Ibid., DEF 6 NATO)

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

    Iran 1970

    • 72. Airgram 182 From the Embassy in Iran to the Department of State, Tehran, June 9, 1970

      Ambassador MacArthur notified the Department that the Iranian Government, still determined to produce opium, had doubled the acreage allotted to poppy cultivation.

      Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Files 1970–73, SOC 11–5 IRAN. Limited Official Use. Repeated to Ankara, Kabul, and Paris. Drafted by John H. Rouse, Jr, Political Officer, Executive Section; cleared by Donald R. Touissaint, Political Officer, Political Section; and approved by Thacher, DCM. Enclosures 1 and 2 are not published. In Airgram 296, October 12, the Embassy reported that in September the government had banned private poppy cultivation, which it interpreted as showing Tehran’s determination to control these crops. (Ibid.)

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

    Nicaragua

    • 496. Memorandum From the Executive Secretary (Eliot) to the President’s Assistant for National Security Affairs (Kissinger), Washington, June 9, 1970. , Washington, June 9, 1970

      The Department of State recommended against extending a presidential invitation to President Somoza to visit the United States, and cited concerns that Somoza might be planning to extend his term in office despite a constitutional ban on immediate re-election.

      Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 790, Country Files, Latin America, Nicaragua, Vol. I (1969–1974). Confidential. Drafted on June 4 by Eltz; and cleared by Breen, Hurwitch, and Emil Mosbacher, Jr. (S/CPR). A typewritten note appears at the top of the cover page of the Department of State’s copy, which reads, “Approved per Memo from Mr. Watts to Mr. Eliot dtd 6/12/70.” The June 12 memorandum from William Watts is not published. (Ibid., RG 59, Central Files 1970–73, POL 7 NIC)

  • 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-3649 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-3649-01-04, President Nixon meeting with William F. Buckley (USIA Advisory Commission), Frank Shakespeare (Director at USIA) and Henry Kissinger. 6/9/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, William F. Buckley, Frank Shakespeare, Henry Kissinger.

    Roll WHPO-3650 Photographer: Kightlinger, Jack | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-3650-04-07, 10, Guests seated in the State Dining Room during dinner hosted by President Nixon and Pat Nixon for the Apollo 13 astronauts James Lovell, Fred W. Haise Jr. John L. "Jack" Swigert, their wives and members of the President's personal staff. 6/9/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, State Dining Room. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Captain James Lovell, Mrs. Lovell, Fred W. Haise Jr., Mrs. Haise, John L. "Jack" Swigert, Donald Rumsfeld, Mrs. Joyce Rumsfeld, John Ehrlichman, Mrs. Ehrlichman, Peter M. Flanigan, Mrs. Flanigan, Robert Finch, Mrs. Finch.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-3650-08-09, President Nixon holding a large gift seal with Apollo 13 astronauts James Lovell, Fred W. Haise Jr. and John L. "Jack" Swigert. 6/9/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, State Dining Room. President Nixon, James Lovell, Fred W. Haise Jr., John L. "Jack" Swigert.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-3650-11, President Nixon speaking to members of the Marine band chamber orchestra that provided music for a dinner hosted by President Nixon and Pat Nixon for the Apollo 13 astronauts and their wives. 6/9/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, Grand Hall. President Nixon, members of the Marine Band Chamber Orchestra.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-3650-12, President Nixon and guests walk past the members of the Marine band chamber orchestra (standing at their chairs) after a dinner hosted by President Nixon and Pat Nixon for the Apollo 13 astronauts and their wives. 6/9/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, State Dining Room. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Captain James Lovell, Mrs. Lovell, Fred W. Haise Jr., Mrs. Haise, John L. "Jack" Swigert, Donald Rumsfeld, Mrs. Joyce Rumsfeld, John Ehrlichman, Mrs. Ehrlichman, Peter M. Flanigan, Mrs. Flanigan, Robert Finch, Mrs. Finch.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-3650-13-14, President Nixon and Pat Nixon outside an entrance canopy, saying goodbye to Apollo 13 astronauts Captain James Lovell, Mrs. Lovell, Fred W. Haise Jr., Mrs. Haise, John L. "Jack" Swigert after their White House Dinner. 6/9/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, entrance walkway. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Captain James Lovell, Mrs. Lovell, Fred W. Haise Jr., Mrs. Haise, John L. "Jack" Swigert.

    Roll WHPO-3651 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-3651-01A, Pat Nixon sitting next to a portrait painting of herself. 6/9/1970, Washington, D.C. White House,East Sitting Hall. Pat Nixon.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-3651-02A-15A, Pat Nixon standing with members of the Press. 6/9/1970, Washington, D.C. White House. Pat Nixon.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-3651-16A-22A, Pat Nixon sitting next to a portrait painting of herself. 6/9/1970, Washington, D.C. White House. Pat Nixon.

    Roll WHPO-3652 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-3652-02A-06A, Congressman Sandhouse presenting a gift to art curator Clement Conger. 6/9/1970, Washington, D.C. White House. Sandhouse, Clement E. Conger.

    Roll WHPO-3653 Photographer: Schumacher, Karl | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-3653-02-10, A gift presentation to John Davies. 6/9/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, South Lawn. John Davies.

  • 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-192
      Press briefing on women's rights by Elizabeth Koontz. (6/9/1970, Press Center, White House)

      Runtime: 0:27:15

      Keywords: Feminism, Feminist movement, women's rights, Womens Liberation, equality, equal rights, gender, civil rights, activists, women, Press conferences, news conferences, interviews, media

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

      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

      3. Schoumacher: Judge Blackmun and Chief Justice Burger pay courtesy call to President Nixon at White House. Time Code Start: 03:54. Keywords: law officials, judges, justices, Supreme Court, Presidents, meetings. Network: CBS.

      4. Reynolds/Gill: White House lobbies Senate on Cooper-Church Amendment on Cambodia; Film comments from Senator Hugh Scott, Secretary of State William Rogers. Time Code Start: 04:29. Keywords: bills, laws, amendments, military, troops, Armed Forces, budgets, cuts, reductions, Cambodia, Vietnam War, cabinet, advisors. Network: ABC.

      5. Judge Blackmun and Chief Justice Burger pay courtesy call to President Nixon at White House. Time Code Start: 06:53. Keywords: law officials, judges, justices, Supreme Court, Presidents, meetings. Network: ABC.

Context (External Sources)