Introduction
This almanac page for Friday, March 12, 1971, 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: Saturday, March 13, 1971
Schedule and Public Documents
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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.
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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.
Digitized versions can be found at HathiTrust.
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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.
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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.
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The Congressional Record is the official daily record of the debates and proceedings of the U.S. Congress.
Archival Holdings
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
- 87. Address by President Nixon, Newport, Rhode Island, March 12, 1971
Source: Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: Richard Nixon, 1971, pp. 428-430. The President spoke at the graduation exercises of the Naval Officer Candidate School.
Vol. IV, Foreign Assistance, International Development, Trade Policies, 1969-1972
Foreign Assistance Policy, 1969-1972
- 55. Information Memorandum From C. Fred Bergsten of the National Security Council Staff to the President’s Assistant for National Security Affairs (Kissinger), Washington, March 12, 1971
Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Agency Files, Box 195, AID 1/1/71-12/21/71. No classification marking. Kissinger wrote at the top of the page: “What a fanatic.”
Vol. V, United Nations, 1969-1972
Chinese Representation in the United Nations
- 337. Telegram From the Consulate General in Hong Kong to the Department of State, Hong Kong, March 12, 1971, 1000Z
Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Files 1970–73, UN 6 CHICOM. Confidential; Exdis.
Vol. VII, Vietnam, July 1970-January 1972
Operational Lam Son 719, February 8-April 7, 1971
- 148. Memorandum From the Director of the Joint Staff (Vogt) to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (Moorer), Washington, March 12, 1971
Source: National Archives, RG 218, Records of the Chairman, Moorer Diary, July 1970–July 1974. Top Secret. Prepared by Vogt.
- 149. Backchannel Message From the Ambassador to Vietnam(Bunker) to the President’s Assistant for National Security Affairs (Kissinger), Saigon, March 12, 1971, 1120Z
Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 84, Vietnam Subject Files, Special Operations File, Vol. VI. Top Secret; Sensitive; Eyes Only.
Vol. XIII, Soviet Union, October 1970-October 1971
"A Key Point in Our Relationship": Backchannel Talks on SALT, Berlin, and the Summit
- 135. Memorandum of Conversation, Washington, March 12, 1971, 8 a.m.
Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 491, President’s Trip Files, Dobrynin/Kissinger, 1971, Part 5 [part 2]. Top Secret; Sensitive. Drafted on March 16. Kissinger forwarded this memorandum of conversation and a memorandum summarizing its “highlights” to Nixon on March 18. A note on the summary memorandum indicates that the President saw it. The meeting was held in the Map Room at the White House. According to Kissinger’s Record of Schedule, it lasted until 8:55 a.m. (Library of Congress, Manuscript Division, Kissinger Papers, Box 438, Miscellany, 1968–76)
- 136. Conversation Between President Nixon and the President’s Assistant for National Security Affairs (Kissinger), Washington, March 12, 1971
Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, White House Tapes, Conversation 467–11. No classification marking. The editors transcribed the portions of the tape recording printed here specifically for this volume. According to his Daily Diary, Nixon met Kissinger from 8:50 to 9:01 a.m. (Ibid., White House Central Files)
Vol. XVII, China, 1969-1972
China,January-September 1971
- 108. Memorandum for Record of the Senior Review Group Meeting, Washington, March 12, 1971
Source: Washington National Records Center, RG 330, OSD Top Secret Files: FRC 330 76 0207, Asia, 471.61, 1971. Top Secret; Sensitive; Limdis. Prepared by Colonel Paul Murray on March 18 and approved by Armistead Selden (ISA). According to Kissinger’s record of schedule, the meeting took place from 3:07 to 4:40 p.m. A short, handwritten note appears at the bottom of the page: “Interesting—worth reviewing.” A notation on the memorandum indicates that Laird saw it on March 22. Two other records of this meeting exist. One, written by Gathright of the Department of State’s Executive Secretariat, is in National Archives, RG 59, S/S Files: Lot 80 D 212, National Security Files, NSSM 69; and the other is ibid., Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, NSC Institutional Files (H-Files), Box H–112, SRG Minutes, Originals, 1971. According to the NSC record, the meeting was held in the White House Situation Room. The NSC version is virtually a verbatim record of the meeting.
Vol. XXXII, SALT I, 1969-1972
From Stalemate to Breakthrough, August 24, 1970-May 20, 1971
- 140. Memorandum of Conversation, Washington, March 12, 1971, 8 a.m.
Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 491, President’s Trip Files, Dobrynin/Kissinger, 1971, Vol. 5. Top Secret; Sensitive. The meeting took place in the Map Room at the White House. The full text of the memorandum of conversation is printed in Foreign Relations, 1969–1976, volume XIII, Soviet Union, October 1970–September 1971, Document 135.
Vol. XXXIV, National Security Policy, 1969-1972
The Defense Budget and U.S. National Security Policy
- 181. Minutes of Senior Review Group Meeting, Washington, March 12, 1971, 3:08-4:40 p.m.
Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Institutional Files (H-Files), Box H–112, SRG Minutes (Originals), 1971 [5 of 6]. Top Secret; Nodis. The meeting was held in the White House Situation Room. A memorandum for the recored of this meeting, prepared in the Department of Defense, is printed in Foreign Relations, 1969–1976, volume XVII, China, 1969–1972, Document 108.
Vol. XL, Germany and Berlin, 1969-1972
Germany and Berlin, 1969-1972
- 193. Memorandum From Helmut Sonnenfeldt of the National Security Council Staff to the President’s Assistant for National Security Affairs (Kissinger), Washington, March 12, 1971
Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Kissinger Office Files, Box 58, Country Files, Europe, Berlin, Vol. 2 [2 of 2]. Secret. Urgent; sent for information.
- 87. Address by President Nixon, Newport, Rhode Island, March 12, 1971
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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
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The White House Tapes are sound recordings of President Richard Nixon's telephone conversations and of meetings held in the Oval Office and the Cabinet Room in the White House, the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building (OEOB), the Lincoln Sitting Room in the residence section of the White House, and several locations at the Presidential retreat at Camp David, Maryland. These recordings document many of the major events and decisions of the Nixon Administration from February 16, 1971 to July 18, 1973. Visit the White House Tapes finding aid to learn about the taping system's operation and archival processing.
Oval Office
- 467-1; 8:15 a.m. - 8:15 a.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); White House operator
- 467-2; 8:15 a.m. - 8:15 a.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Bull, Stephen B.
- 467-3; Unknown between 8:15 a.m. & 8:18 a.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); White House operator
- 467-4; 8:19 a.m. - 8:20 a.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Ziegler, Ronald L.
- 467-5; Unknown between 8:20 a.m. & 8:32 a.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); [Unknown person(s)]; Vogt, John W., Jr.
- 467-6; 8:45 a.m. - 8:45 a.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Butterfield, Alexander P.
- 467-7; 8:46 a.m. - 8:47 a.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Woods, Rose Mary
- 467-8; 8:47 a.m. - 8:47 a.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); White House operator
- 467-9; 8:48 a.m. - 8:48 a.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Bull, Stephen B.
- 467-10; 8:48 a.m. - 8:51 a.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Ziegler, Ronald L.
- 467-11; 8:51 a.m. - 9:01 a.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Kissinger, Henry A.; Butterfield, Alexander P.
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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-5848 Photographer: Schumacher, Karl | Color or B&W: B&W
- Frame(s): WHPO-5848-08-19, President Nixon greeting and talking to George Mardikian, Mrs. George Mardikian, and their son, Haig Mardikian. 3/12/1971, Washington, D.C. White House, South Lawn. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Tricia Nixon, George Mardikian, Mrs. George Mardikian, Haig Mardikian.
- Frame(s): WHPO-5848-20-21, President Nixon and Pat Nixon walking to a helicopter. 3/12/1971, Washington, D.C. White House, South Lawn. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Tricia Nixon, Mr. & Mrs. George Mardikian, Haig Mardikian.
Roll WHPO-5849 Photographer: Schumacher, Karl | Color or B&W: B&W
- Frame(s): WHPO-5849-02-05, President Nixon walking with Henry Kissinger while aides follow them. 3/12/1971, Washington, D.C. White House, South Lawn. President Nixon, Tricia Nixon, Kissinger, aides.
- Frame(s): WHPO-5849-06, Tricia Nixon entering a helicopter, with aides following her. 3/12/1971, Washington, D.C. White House, South Lawn. President Nixon, Tricia Nixon, Kissinger, aides.
Roll WHPO-5850 Photographer: unknown | Color or B&W: Color
- Frame(s): WHPO-5850-01, Copy of a head and shoulders portrait of Pat Nixon. 3/12/1971, Washington, D.C. unknown. Pat Nixon.
- Frame(s): WHPO-5850-01-02, Copies of close-up portraits of Pat Nixon. 3/12/1971, Washington, D.C. unknown. Pat Nixon.
Roll WHPO-5851 Photographer: unknown | Color or B&W: Color
- Frame(s): WHPO-5851-01, Copy of a head and shoulders portrait of Pat Nixon. 3/12/1971, Washington, D.C. unknown. Pat Nixon.
- Frame(s): WHPO-5851-01-02, Copies of Pat Nixon close-up portraits. 3/12/1971, Washington, D.C. unknown. Pat Nixon.
Roll WHPO-5852 Photographer: unknown | Color or B&W: Color
- Frame(s): WHPO-5852-01-02, Copies of Pat Nixon close-up portraits. 3/12/1971, Washington, D.C. unknown. Pat Nixon.
- Frame(s): WHPO-5852-02, Copy of a head and shoulders portrait of Pat Nixon. 3/12/1971, Washington, D.C. unknown. Pat Nixon.
Roll WHPO-5853 Photographer: unknown | Color or B&W: Color
- Frame(s): WHPO-5853-01-02, Copies of close-up portraits of Pat Nixon. 3/12/1971, Washington, D.C. unknown. Pat Nixon.
Roll WHPO-5854 Photographer: unknown | Color or B&W: Color
- Frame(s): WHPO-5854-01, Copy of a head and shoulders portrait of Pat Nixon. 3/12/1971, Washington, D.C. unknown. Pat Nixon.
- Frame(s): WHPO-5854-01-02, Copies of Pat Nixon close-up portraits. 3/12/1971, Washington, D.C. unknown. Pat Nixon.
Roll WHPO-5856 Photographer: Schumacher, Karl | Color or B&W: B&W
- Frame(s): WHPO-5856-02-09, John Davies receiving a plaque from unidentified men. 3/12/1971, Washington, D.C. White House, grounds. John Davies, unidentified men.
Roll WHPO-5857 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W
- Frame(s): WHPO-5857-02A-04A, President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Tricia Nixon, Julie Eisenhower, David Eisenhower, and John Eisenhower after David Eisenhower's graduation ceremony from the U. S. Navy Officer Candidate School (OCS) Program. 3/12/1971, Newport, Rhode Island residence of Vice Admiral R. G. Colbert, lawn. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Tricia Nixon, Julie Eisenhower, David Eisenhower, John Eisenhower.
Roll WHPO-5858 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W
- Frame(s): WHPO-5858-03-06, President Nixon and Pat Nixon with Vice Admiral R. G. Colbert and Mrs. R. G. Colbert. 3/12/1971, Newport, Rhode Island Residence of Vice Admiral R. G. Colbert, entrance, lawn. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Tricia Nixon, Julie Eisenhower, David Eisenhower, John Eisenhower, R. G. Colbert, Mrs. R. G. Colbert.
- Frame(s): WHPO-5858-07-27, President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Tricia Nixon, Julie Eisenhower, David Eisenhower, and John Eisenhower after Ensign David Eisenhower's graduation ceremony from the U. S. Navy Officer Candidate School (OCS) Program. 3/12/1971, Newport, Rhode Island Residence of Vice Admiral R. G. Colbert, entrance, lawn. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Tricia Nixon, Julie Eisenhower, David Eisenhower, John Eisenhower, R. G. Colbert, Mrs. R. G. Colbert.
- Frame(s): WHPO-5858-19, An outdoor family group shot of President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Tricia Nixon, Julie Eisenhower, David Eisenhower, and John Eisenhower after Ensign David Eisenhower's graduation ceremony from the U. S. Navy Officer Candidate School (OCS) Program. 3/12/1971, Newport, Rhode Island Residence of Vice Admiral R. G. Colbert, entrance, lawn. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Tricia Nixon, Julie Eisenhower, David Eisenhower, John Eisenhower.
Roll WHPO-5859 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W
- Frame(s): WHPO-5859-01A-13A, President Nixon leaving the Presidential helicopter and greeting people in the waiting crowd upon arrival at the Newport Naval Base. 3/12/1971, Newport, Rhode Island Newport Naval Base, helipad. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Tricia Nixon, crowd.
- Frame(s): WHPO-5859-12, President Nixon speaking at a press conference upon arrival at the Newport Naval Base. 3/12/1971, Newport, Rhode Island Newport Naval Base, helipad. President Nixon, reporters.
Roll WHPO-5860 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W
- Frame(s): WHPO-5860-05A-22A, President Nixon presenting David Eisenhower with an Honor Student Certificate during the graduation ceremony of the U. S. Navy Officer Candidate School (OCS) Program. 3/12/1971, Newport, Rhode Island Newport Naval Base, Building 1801. President Nixon, David Eisenhower, Pat Nixon, Julie Eisenhower, Tricia Nixon, OCS graduates, guests, officials.
- Frame(s): WHPO-5860-12, President Nixon presenting David Eisenhower with an Honor Student Certificate during the graduation ceremony of the U. S. Navy Officer Candidate School (OCS) Program. 3/12/1971, Newport, Rhode Island Newport Naval Base, Building 1801. President Nixon, David Eisenhower, unidentified men.
Roll WHPO-5861 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: Color
- Frame(s): WHPO-5861-01A-02A, President Nixon, Pat Nixon, and Tricia Nixon disembarking Air Force One (AF1) upon arrival at the Newport Naval Base. 3/12/1971, Rhode Island Newport Naval Base. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Tricia Nixon, David Eisenhower, Julie Eisenhower, John Eisenhower, OCS graduates, officials.
- Frame(s): WHPO-5861-03A-12A, President Nixon participating in the graduation ceremony for members of the U. S. Navy Officer Candidate School (OCS) Program. 3/12/1971, Rhode Island Quonset Point Naval Air Station. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Tricia Nixon, David Eisenhower, Julie Eisenhower, John Eisenhower, OCS graduates, officials.
- Frame(s): WHPO-5861-09, Graduates applauding while President Nixon speaks at the podium on stage during a graduation ceremony for members of the U. S. Navy Officer Candidate School (OCS) Program. 3/12/1971, Rhode Island Quonset Point Naval Air Station. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Tricia Nixon, David Eisenhower, Julie Eisenhower, John Eisenhower.
- Frame(s): WHPO-5861-11, President Nixon presenting David Eisenhower with his diploma certificate during the graduation ceremony of the U. S. Navy Officer Candidate School (OCS) Program. 3/12/1971, Rhode Island Quonset Point Naval Air Station. President Nixon, David Eisenhower, unidentified men.
- Frame(s): WHPO-5861-18A, President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Tricia Nixon, David Eisenhower, Julie Eisenhower and John Eisenhower after the graduation ceremony of the U. S. Navy Officer Candidate School (OCS) Program. 3/12/1971, Rhode Island V. Adm. R. G. Colbert's residence, lawn. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Tricia Nixon, David Eisenhower, Julie Eisenhower, John Eisenhower.
Roll WHPO-5862 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: Color
- Frame(s): WHPO-5862-02-10, President Nixon and Pat Nixon greeting local Republican officials prior to takeoff on Air Force One (AF1) after David Eisenhower's graduation ceremony from the U. S. Navy Officer Candidate School (OCS) Program. 3/12/1971, Quonset Point, Rhode Island Naval Air Station tarmac. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Republican officials, aides.
- Frame(s): WHPO-5862-11-13, President Nixon and Pat Nixon waving prior to takeoff on Air Force One after David Eisenhower's graduation ceremony from the U. S. Navy Officer Candidate School (OCS) Program. 3/12/1971, Quonset Point, Rhode Island Naval Air Station tarmac. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Republican officials, aides.
- Frame(s): WHPO-5862-12A, President Nixon and Pat Nixon waving from the top of Air Force One's (AF1) staircase prior to takeoff, after they attended David Eisenhower's graduation from the U. S. Navy Officer Candidate School (OCS) Program. 3/12/1971, Quonset Point, Rhode Island Naval Air Station tarmac. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, David Eisenhower, Julie Eisenhower, pilot.
- Frame(s): WHPO-5862-14-16, Unidentified men in a car. 3/12/1971, Quonset Point, Rhode Island Naval Air Station tarmac. unidentified men.
Roll WHPO-5863 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: Color
- Frame(s): WHPO-5863-01A-05A, President Nixon and family in a limousine. 3/12/1971, Newport, Rhode Island Building 1801, Newport Naval Base, lawn of V. Adm. R. G. Colbert's residence. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Tricia Nixon, David Eisenhower, Julie Eisenhower, John Eisenhower, OCS graduates, aides.
- Frame(s): WHPO-5863-06A-17A, The Nixon family attending David Eisenhower's graduation ceremony the U. S. Navy Officer Candidate School (OCS) Program. 3/12/1971, Newport, Rhode Island Building 1801, Newport Naval Base. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Tricia Nixon, David Eisenhower, Julie Eisenhower, John Eisenhower, OCS graduates, aides.
- Frame(s): WHPO-5863-13A, President Nixon and family watch as graduates toss their white caps up in the air at the end of the U. S. Navy Officer Candidate School (OCS) Program graduation ceremony, while the honor guard marches forward with the American flag. 3/12/1971, Newport, Rhode Island Building 1801, Newport Naval Base. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Tricia Nixon, David Eisenhower, Julie Eisenhower, John Eisenhower, OCS graduates.
- Frame(s): WHPO-5863-18A-37, President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Tricia Nixon, David Eisenhower, Julie Eisenhower and John Eisenhower after graduation. 3/12/1971, Newport, Rhode Island V. Adm. R. G. Colbert's residence, lawn. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Tricia Nixon, David Eisenhower, Julie Eisenhower, John Eisenhower.
- Frame(s): WHPO-5863-21A, Group portrait of President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Tricia Nixon, David Eisenhower, Julie Eisenhower and John Eisenhower after the U. S. Navy Officer Candidate School (OCS) Program graduation ceremony. David wears his dress uniform. 3/12/1971, Newport, Rhode Island V. Adm. R. G. Colbert's residence, lawn. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Tricia Nixon, David Eisenhower, Julie Eisenhower, John Eisenhower.
Roll WHPO-5864 Photographer: Schumacher, Karl | Color or B&W: Color
- Frame(s): WHPO-5864-03-19, Executive Office Building (EOB) façade and exterior. 3/12/1971, Washington, D.C. Executive Office Building.
- Frame(s): WHPO-5864-20-26, an unoccupied office in the Executive Office Building (EOB). 3/12/1971, Washington, D.C. Executive Office Building, interior.
Roll WHPO-5866 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W
- Frame(s): WHPO-5866-02-04, President Nixon, Pat Nixon, David Eisenhower and Julie Eisenhower walking on the airfield tarmac. 3/12/1971, Newport, Rhode Island Naval Air Base, tarmac. Julie Eisenhower, David Eisenhower, Pat Nixon, President Nixon, aides.
- Frame(s): WHPO-5866-05-11, David Eisenhower and Julie Eisenhower greeting well-wishers. 3/12/1971, Newport, Rhode Island Naval Air Base, tarmac. Julie Eisenhower, David Eisenhower.
- Frame(s): WHPO-5866-10A, David Eisenhower and Julie Eisenhower greeting well-wishers after the U. S. Navy Officer Candidate School (OCS) Program graduation ceremony. David wears his dress uniform. 3/12/1971, Newport, Rhode Island Naval Air Base, tarmac. David Eisenhower, Julie Eisenhower, unidentified persons.
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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-174
Gridiron Dinner speech. (3/12/1971)
Runtime: 9:30
Original Format: 1/4-inch reel-to-reel audiotape. Original source type: Original.
P - Formal Presidential Remarks
- WHCA-SR-P-710316
Remarks by President Nixon on arrival at Quonset Point NAS. (3/12/1971)
Runtime: 1:46
Original Format: 1/4-inch reel-to-reel audiotape. Original source type: Original.
- WHCA-SR-P-710317
Remarks by President Nixon at NOCS graduation in Newport, RI. (3/12/1971)
Runtime: 11:11
Original Format: 1/4-inch reel-to-reel audiotape. Original source type: Original.
- WHCA-SR-P-710318
Impromptu remarks to crowd at Quonset Point NAS. (3/12/1971)
Runtime: 8:52
Original Format: 1/4-inch reel-to-reel audiotape. Original source type: Original.
- WHCA-SR-B-174
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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-4218
Weekly News Summary, Tape II.
ALL NETWORKS
Runtime: 00:33:30
5. Reasoner/Jarriel: President Nixon at Navy Officer Candidate School (OCS) Graduation. Time Code Start: 10:08. Keywords: Presidents, speeches, universities, colleges, schools, military, Navy, Naval, graduations, celebrations. Network: ABC.
6. Reasoner: Kissinger talks with alleged conspirators wanting to kidnap him. Time Code Start: 12:30. Keywords: cabinet, advisors, plots, conspiracy, conspiracies, kidnappings, terrorism, interviews, Harrisburg Seven, Harrisburg 7, kidnappings, terrorism, protestors, protest movements, priests. Network: ABC.
7. Reasoner/Bergman/Bell: Laos. Time Code Start: 13:14. Keywords: Laos, Vietnam War. Network: ABC.
8. Smith: Commentary on veto power. Time Code Start: 17:28. Keywords: Presidents, bills, laws, vetoes. Network: ABC.
9. Chancellor/Faleriani: Middle East (Secretary of State Rogers). Time Code Start: 19:26. Keywords: Middle East, Mideast, war, cabinet, advisors, speeches, statements. Network: NBC.
10. McGee: Laos. Time Code Start: 22:29. Keywords: Laos, Vietnam War. Network: NBC.
11. McGee/Kaplow: President Nixon at Navy Officer Candidate School (OCS) Graduation. Time Code Start: 23:14. Keywords: Presidents, speeches, universities, colleges, schools, military, Navy, Naval, graduations, celebrations. Network: NBC.
12. Cronkite: Laos. Time Code Start: 25:55. Keywords: Laos, Vietnam War. Network: CBS.
13. Cronkite/Rather: President Nixon at the Navy Officer Candidate School (OCS) Graduation. Time Code Start: 26:36. Keywords: Presidents, speeches, universities, colleges, schools, military, Navy, Naval, graduations, celebrations. Network: CBS.
14. Cronkite: Kissinger. Time Code Start: 29:06. Keywords: cabinet, advisors, plots, conspiracy, conspiracies, plots, interviews, Harrisburg Seven, Harrisburg 7, kidnappings, terrorism, protestors, protest movements, priests. Network: CBS.
15. Cronkite: President Nixon and the women reporters. Time Code Start: 29:38. Keywords: Presidents, media, employees, female journalists, press conferences, news conferences, interviews. Network: CBS.
16. Kalb/Stanley: President Nixon and the women reporters. Time Code Start: 31:40. Keywords: Presidents, media, employees, female journalists, press conferences, news conferences, interviews. Network: CBS.
- WHCA-4218
Context (External Sources)
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