March 7, 1971

The Daily Diary files represent a consolidated record of the President's activities. Visit the finding aid to learn more.

• Original typewritten diary (PDF)

The President's day began at Camp David, Maryland

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.

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 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.

• Transcript of diary entry (PDF)
• Original audio recording (MP3)

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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.

• President's Daily Brief of 07 March 1971

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. XXIII, Arab-Israeli Dispute, 1969-1972

• 215. Telegram From the Department of State to the Interests Section in the United Arab Republic, Washington, March 7, 1971, 0521Z

  Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 656, Country Files, Middle East, Middle East Nodis/Cedar/Plus, Vol. I. Secret; Flash; Nodis; Cedar Plus. Repeated Priority to Tel Aviv and to USUN.

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.

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-5817 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

• Frame(s): WHPO-5817-, President Nixon talking with Rabbi Joshua Haberman and Mrs. Haberman after a worship service. 3/7/1971, Washington, D.C. White House, State Dining Room. President Nixon, Rabbi Joshua Haberman, Mrs. Haberman.

Roll WHPO-5818 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

• Frame(s): WHPO-5818-03-06, Patricia Martin and Rabbi Joshua Haberman conducting a White House East Room religious worship service,. 3/7/1971, Washington, D.C. White House, East Room, Hallway, State Dining Room. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Rabbi Joshua Haberman, Mrs. Haberman, Patricia Martin, James Martin, guests.
• Frame(s): WHPO-5818-05, Patricia Martin and Rabbi Joshua Haberman conducting a White House East Room religious worship service. 3/7/1971, Washington, D.C. White House, East Room, Hallway, State Dining Room. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Rabbi Joshua Haberman, Mrs. Haberman, Patricia Martin, James Martin, guests.
• Frame(s): WHPO-5818-07-35, President Nixon and Pat Nixon, Rabbi Joshua Haberman, Mrs. Haberman, James Martin and Patricia Martin greet guests in a receiving line. 3/7/1971, Washington, D.C. White House, East Room, Hallway, State Dining Room. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Rabbi Joshua Haberman, Mrs. Haberman, Patricia Martin, James Martin, guests.
• Frame(s): WHPO-5818-09, President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Rabbi Joshua Haberman, Mrs. Haberman, James Martin and Patricia Martin pose for a formal portrait in front of the East Room door after a White House East Room religious worship service lead by Rabbi Haberman. 3/7/1971, Washington, D.C. White House, East Room, Hallway, State Dining Room. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Rabbi Joshua Haberman, Mrs. Haberman, Patricia Martin, James Martin.

Roll WHPO-5819 Photographer: Schumacher, Karl | Color or B&W: Color

• Frame(s): WHPO-5819-03A-10A, President Nixon and Pat Nixon, Rabbi Joshua Haberman and Mrs. Haberman, and Mr. & Mrs. Martin standing and talking together after a White House East Room religious worship service lead by Rabbi Haberman. 3/7/1971, Washington, D.C. White House, State Dining Room. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Rabbi Joshua Haberman, Mrs. Haberman, Patricia Martin, James Martin.

Roll WHPO-5824 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: Color

• Frame(s): WHPO-5824-, Head and shoulders portraits of Nixon. 3/7/1971, Washington, D.C. unknown. President Nixon.

Roll WHPO-5825 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: Color

• Frame(s): WHPO-5825-, Head and shoulders portraits of President Nixon. 3/7/1971, Washington, D.C. unknown. President Nixon.
• Frame(s): WHPO-5825-07, Head and shoulders formal portrait of President Nixon smiling. 3/7/1971, Washington, D.C. unknown. President Nixon.

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-710311
  Remarks by President Nixon at White House worship service. (3/7/1971)
  
  Runtime: 3:25
  
  Keywords: Church service, worship service, prayer service, religion
  
  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-4212
  Excerpts From the "NBC Nightly News" Indochina War Coverage, Tape II (Weekly News Summary).
  NBC
  Runtime: 00:22:40
  
  19. Chancellor: War action in Laos; interview with helicopter pilot who had been downed in Laos; number of South Vietnamese troops in Laos & Cambodia. Time Code Start: 20:18. Keywords: Laos, Vietnam War, aircraft, pilots, Cambodia. Network: NBC.
• WHCA-4217
  Weekly News Summary, Tape I.
  ALL NETWORKS
  Runtime: 1:30
  
  15. Mudd/Quint: 1,000 U.S. planes in Laos-Cambodia bombing missions; Laos Prime Minister Souvanna Phouma and U.S. Ambassador Godley dedicate dam; King Savang Vatthana best hope to reconcile Laos factions. Time Code Start: 20:42. Keywords: Laos, Vietnam War. Network: CBS.

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The Vanderbilt Television News Archive is the world's most extensive and complete archive of television news. They have been recording, preserving and providing access to television news broadcasts of the national networks since August 5, 1968.

• March 1971 Broadcast Index

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