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May 10, 1969

Introduction

This almanac page for Saturday, May 10, 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: Friday, May 9, 1969

Next Date: Sunday, May 11, 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 Key Biscayne, Florida

  • 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.

    Announcements

    • Disaster Assistance for Florida (5 Weekly Comp. Pres. Doc. 680, May 10, 1969)
      Announcement of Allocation of Additional Funds for Repair of Hurricane Damage.

    Appointments and Nominations

    • Marine Corps (5 Weekly Comp. Pres. Doc. 680, May 10, 1969)
      Announcement of Intention To Nominate Lt. Gen. Lewis W. Walt, Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, for Appointment to the Grade of General.

    Executive Orders

    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.

    • In a historic reenactment, the President received a copy of the original message sent to President Grant from Promontory Point, Utah, announcing the completion of the transcontinental railroad on May 10, 1869.

  • 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

    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. III, Foreign Economic Policy; International Monetary Policy, 1969-1972

    International Monetary Policy, 1969-1972

    Vol. V, United Nations, 1969-1972

    Expansion of UN Headquarters

    Vol. VI, Vietnam, January 1969-July 1970

    Vietnam, January 1969-July 1970

    Vol. XII, Soviet Union, January 1969-October 1970

    Establishment of the Kissinger-Dobrynin Channel; Dialogue on the Middle East; and the Sino-Soviet Dispute, April 23-December 10, 1969

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

    The Rogers Plan

    • 29. Telegram From the Department of State to the Embassy in Israel , Washington, May 10, 1969, 0018Z

      Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 653, Country Files, Middle East, Sisco Middle East Talks. Secret; Immediate; Nodis. Drafted by Sisco, cleared by De Palma and Walsh, and approved by Rogers (per Walsh).

    Vol. E-2, Documents on Arms Control and Nonproliferation, 1969-1972

    Eighteen-Nation Disarmament Committee; Seabed Arms Control Treaty

  • 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-1019 Photographer: Kightlinger, Jack | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-1019-03-14A, Table set-ups in a tent and various rooms, along with a buffet table. 5/10/1969, Washington, D.C. White House, State Dining Room and other. Tricia Nixon, Rep. Barry Goldwater, Jr., unidentified guests.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-1019-16A-28A, Guests eating at Tricia Nixon's Masked Party. 5/10/1969, Washington, D.C. White House, State Dining Room and other. Tricia Nixon, Rep. Barry Goldwater, Jr., unidentified guests.

    Roll WHPO-1020 Photographer: Kightlinger, Jack | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-1020-04-18, Band and entertainers at Tricia Nixon's Masked Party. 5/10/1969, Washington, D.C. White House, East Room. Tricia Nixon, entertainers, band guests.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-1020-19-29, Guests at Tricia Nixon's Masked Party. 5/10/1969, Washington, D.C. White House, East Room. Tricia Nixon, entertainers, band guests.

    Roll WHPO-1021 Photographer: Kightlinger, Jack | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-1021-05-33, Couples dancing at Tricia Nixon's Masquerade Ball party. Guests wearing masks. 5/10/1969, Washington, D.C. White House, East Room. Tricia Nixon, Julie Eisenhower, David Eisenhower, Chuck Robb, Lynda Robb, Pat Nugent, Luci Johnson Nugent, Rep. Barry Goldwater, Jr., guests.

    Roll WHPO-1022 Photographer: Kightlinger, Jack | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-1022-02A-11A, Tent set with tables. 5/10/1969, Washington, D.C. White House, East Room Tent. Tricia Nixon, Rep. Barry Goldwater, Jr., guests.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-1022-12A-24A, Tricia Nixon greeting guests. 5/10/1969, Washington, D.C. White House, East Room. Tricia Nixon, Rep. Barry Goldwater, Jr., guests.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-1022-25A-34A, Couples dancing at Tricia's Masked Party. 5/10/1969, Washington, D.C. White House, East Room. Tricia Nixon, Rep. Barry Goldwater, Jr., guests.

    Roll WHPO-1023 Photographer: Kightlinger, Jack | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-1023-02A-15A, Guests entering Tricia Nixon's Masquerade Ball party. Guests wearing masks. 5/10/1969, Washington, D.C. White House, East Room and Grand Hallway. Tricia Nixon, Julie Eisenhower, David Eisenhower, Chuck Robb, Lynda Robb, Rep. Barry Goldwater, Jr., Pat Nugent, Luci Johnson Nugent, guests.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-1023-10A, Portrait group of President's or Senator's sons and daughters, attendees of Tricia Nixon's Masquerade Ball party, standing with David Eisenhower, Julie Eisenhower, and Tricia Nixon; Former President Johnson's daughters Lynda Johnson Robb, with husband Chuck Robb, and Luci Johnson Nugent, with husband Pat Nugent; and Senator Barry Goldwater's son Barry Jr. 5/10/1969, Washington, D.C. White House, Grand Staircase. Tricia Nixon, Julie Eisenhower, David Eisenhower, Chuck Robb, Lynda Robb, Rep. Barry Goldwater, Jr., Pat Nugent, Luci Johnson Nugent, guests.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-1023-16A-20A, Tricia Nixon greeting guests at Tricia Nixon's Masquerade Ball party. 5/10/1969, Washington, D.C. White House, East Room and Grand Hallway. Tricia Nixon, Julie Eisenhower, David Eisenhower, Chuck Robb, Lynda Robb, Rep. Barry Goldwater, Jr., Pat Nugent, Luci Johnson Nugent, guests.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-1023-21A-23A, Guests dancing at Tricia Nixon's Masquerade Ball party. 5/10/1969, Washington, D.C. White House, East Room and Grand Hallway. Tricia Nixon, Julie Eisenhower, David Eisenhower, Chuck Robb, Lynda Robb, Rep. Barry Goldwater, Jr., Pat Nugent, Luci Johnson Nugent, guests.

    Roll WHPO-1024 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-1024-02A-20A, Guests entering the East Room during Tricia Nixon's Masquerade Ball party. 5/10/1969, Washington, D.C. White House, East Room and Grand Hallway. Tricia Nixon, Julie Eisenhower, David Eisenhower, Pat Nugent, Luci Johnson Nugent, Chuck Robb, Lynda Robb, Rep. Barry Goldwater, Jr., guests.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-1024-21A-27A, Tricia Nixon receiving guests during Tricia Nixon's Masquerade Ball party.. 5/10/1969, Washington, D.C. White House, East Room and Grand Hallway. Tricia Nixon, Julie Eisenhower, David Eisenhower, Pat Nugent, Luci Johnson Nugent, Chuck Robb, Lynda Robb, Rep. Barry Goldwater, Jr., guests.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-1024-28A-29A, Photographers during Tricia Nixon's Masquerade Ball party. 5/10/1969, Washington, D.C. White House, East Room and Grand Hallway. Tricia Nixon, Julie Eisenhower, David Eisenhower, Pat Nugent, Luci Johnson Nugent, Chuck Robb, Lynda Robb, Rep. Barry Goldwater, Jr., guests.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-1024-30A-31A, Guests dancing during Tricia Nixon's Masquerade Ball party. 5/10/1969, Washington, D.C. White House, East Room and Grand Hallway. Tricia Nixon, Julie Eisenhower, David Eisenhower, Pat Nugent, Luci Johnson Nugent, Chuck Robb, Lynda Robb, Rep. Barry Goldwater, Jr., guests.

    Roll WHPO-1025 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-1025-02-13, Grand Hallway and State Dining Room decorated for Tricia Nixon's Masquerade Ball party. 5/10/1969, Washington, D.C. White House, East Room and Grand Hallway. Tricia Nixon, Julie Eisenhower, David Eisenhower, Pat Nugent, Luci Johnson Nugent, Chuck Robb, Lynda Robb, Rep. Barry Goldwater, Jr., the Turtles, guests.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-1025-14-19, Guest entering the Grand Hallway for Tricia Nixon's Masquerade Ball party. 5/10/1969, Washington, D.C. White House, East Room and Grand Hallway. Tricia Nixon, Julie Eisenhower, David Eisenhower, Pat Nugent, Luci Johnson Nugent, Chuck Robb, Lynda Robb, Rep. Barry Goldwater, Jr., the Turtles, guests.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-1025-20-23, Band playing at Tricia Nixon's Masquerade Ball party. 5/10/1969, Washington, D.C. White House, East Room and Grand Hallway. Tricia Nixon, Julie Eisenhower, David Eisenhower, Pat Nugent, Luci Johnson Nugent, Chuck Robb, Lynda Robb, Rep. Barry Goldwater, Jr., the Turtles, guests.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-1025-24-30, Guest dancing in the East Room for Tricia Nixon's Masquerade Ball party. 5/10/1969, Washington, D.C. White House, East Room and Grand Hallway. Tricia Nixon, Julie Eisenhower, David Eisenhower, Pat Nugent, Luci Johnson Nugent, Chuck Robb, Lynda Robb, Rep. Barry Goldwater, Jr., the Turtles, guests.

    Roll WHPO-1026 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-1026-01A-09A, 12A, 15A-32A, Guests attending Tricia Nixon's Masquerade Ball party. 5/10/1969, Washington, D.C. White House, East Room and Grand Hallway. Tricia Nixon, Julie Eisenhower, David Eisenhower, Pat Nugent, Luci Johnson Nugent, Chuck Robb, Lynda Robb, Rep. Barry Goldwater, Jr., the Turtles, guests.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-1026-10A-11A, 13A-15A, A pavilion tent and various decorated White House rooms prior to Tricia Nixon's Masquerade Ball party. 5/10/1969, Washington, D.C. White House, East Room and Grand Hallway. Tricia Nixon, Julie Eisenhower, David Eisenhower, Pat Nugent, Luci Johnson Nugent, Chuck Robb, Lynda Robb, Rep. Barry Goldwater, Jr., the Turtles, guests.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-1026-33A-35A, An unidentifie band performing at Tricia Nixon's Masquerade Ball party. 5/10/1969, Washington, D.C. White House, East Room and Grand Hallway. Tricia Nixon, Julie Eisenhower, David Eisenhower, Pat Nugent, Luci Johnson Nugent, Chuck Robb, Lynda Robb, Rep. Barry Goldwater, Jr., the Turtles, guests.

    Roll WHPO-1027 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-1027-02-03, 20-23, Entertainers at Tricia Nixon's Masked Party. 5/10/1969, Washington, D.C. White House, East Room. Tricia Nixon, the Turtles, unidentified entertainers, guests.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-1027-04-19, 27-31, Guests at Tricia Nixon's Masked Party. 5/10/1969, Washington, D.C. White House, East Room. Tricia Nixon, the Turtles, unidentified entertainers, guests.

    Roll WHPO-1035 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-1035-05A-17A, President Nixon standing with Robert Finch, John Mitchell, and Vice President Agnew. 5/10/1969, Key Biscayne, Florida Key Biscayne Compound. President Nixon, Spiro Agnew, Robert Finch, John Mitchell.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-1035-16A, President Nixon standing with Robert Finch, John Mitchell, and Vice President Agnew. 5/10/1969, Key Biscayne, Florida Key Biscayne Compound. L-R: Robert Finch, John Mitchell, President Nixon, Spiro Agnew.

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