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May 13, 1970

Introduction

This almanac page for Wednesday, May 13, 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.

Previous Date: Tuesday, May 12, 1970

Next Date: Thursday, May 14, 1970

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.

    Announcements

    • Disaster Assistance for Texas (6 Weekly Comp. Pres. Doc. 638, May 13, 1970)
      Announcement of Disaster Declaration and Authorization of Use of Federal Funds for Relief Following Tornadoes in Northwest Texas.

    Appointments and Nominations

    • Interstate Commerce Commission (6 Weekly Comp. Pres. Doc. 638, May 13, 1970)
      Announcement of Intention To Nominate George M. Stafford To Be Chairman of the Commission.

    Congress, Communications to

    Acts Approved by the President

    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 transmitted to the Congress the seventh annual report on Special International Exhibitions conducted during fiscal year 1969. The 47-page report is published by the United States Information Agency, based on material prepared by the Departments of Commerce and Labor and by USIA.
    • The President transmitted to the Senate for its advice and consent to ratification a convention between the United States and Finland for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on income and property and a supplementary convention on extradition between the United States and France, relating to aircraft hijacking and narcotics offenses.
    • Roy Wilkins, Executive Director of the NAACP and recipient of the American Jewish Committee's American Liberties Medallion at a ceremony in New York this week, met with the President at 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.

    • HUGH F. OWENS, of Oklahoma, to be a Member of the Securities and Exchange Commission for the term of 5 years expiring June 5, 1975 (reappointment).

  • 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

    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. 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

    • 158. Memorandum From Director of Central Intelligence Helms to the President’s Assistant for National Security Affairs (Kissinger) , Washington, May 13, 1970

      Source: Central Intelligence Agency, Executive Registry Files, Job 80–R01284, Box 5, S–17.10, Tensions in USSR, 1970. Secret; Sensitive; Eyes Only. On June 16, Peter Jessup, staff member for the 303 Committee, informed Helms of the following: “General Haig requests that this office do the summary of the exploitation of tensions in the USSR and the bloc from now on. The first memorandum from Kissinger to higher authority was drafted by Commander [Jonathan] Howe. It seems perfectly reasonable that this should be done by the Chapin/Jessup/DePue axis, thereby reducing outside access to this material.” (National Security Council, Intelligence Files, Box 7, CIA/Exploitation of Tensions, 4/7/70–12/4/72)

    Vol. XX, Southeast Asia, 1969-1972

    Philippines

    Vol. XXXVI, Energy Crisis, 1969-1974

    March 10, 1970-April 2, 1971

    Vol. XLI, Western Europe; NATO, 1969-1972

    Western Europe Region and NATO

    • 38. Minutes of a National Security Council Review Group Meeting , Washington, May 13, 1970, 2:50-4:30 p.m.

      Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, NSC Institutional Files (H-Files), Box H–111, Senior Review Group, SRG Minutes Originals 1970. Confidential. The meeting took place in the White House Situation Room.

    Italy

    • 193. Memorandum From the Assistant Secretary of State for European Affairs (Hillenbrand) to the Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs (Johnson) , Washington, May 13, 1970

      Source: Department of State, INR/IL Historical Files, Records of the 40 Committee, Minutes. Secret; Eyes Only. Cleared in INR and EUR. A note by INR Director Ray Cline stated that his clearance did not extend to the portion of the memorandum that indicated Martin’s recommendation was “incompatible with the President’s policy toward Europe.” A May 13 memorandum from INR, cleared by Cline, however, stated that INR opposed the Martin proposal. (Ibid.) A May 13 memorandum from the Chief of the European Division, CIA, to the Deputy Director for Plans, supported Martin’s proposal. (Central Intelligence Agency, DO/EUR Files, Job 90–01383R)

    Vol. E-1, Documents on Global Issues, 1969-1972

    Oceans Policy

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

    Iran 1970

    • 67. Memorandum From the President’s Assistant for National Security Affairs (Kissinger) to President Nixon , Washington, May 13, 1970

      Kissinger furnished a summary of General Earle Wheeler’s conversation with the Shah during the April CENTO meeting, adding that the Shah seemed to be testing the limits of Washington’s capacity to help him.

      Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 601, Country Files, Middle East, Iran, Vol. I, 1/1/69–5/31/70. Secret; Nodis. A stamp on the memorandum indicated that the President saw it on May 19. The attached memorandum from Wheeler to Nixon is not published.

  • 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-3508 Photographer: Schumacher, Karl | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-3508-01A-19A, Students visiting on a tour of the White House and visiting with Ray Price. 5/13/1970, Washington, D.C. White House. Ray Price.

    Roll WHPO-3509 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-3509-02A-05A, President Nixon seated informally during a meeting with Donald Rumsfeld, Director, OEO, Leonard Garment, Special Consultant and Roy Wilkins, Executive Director, NAACP. 5/13/1970, Washington, D.C. White House Oval Office. President Nixon, Mr. Rumsfeld, Mr. Garment, Mr. Wilkins.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-3509-05A, President Nixon seated informally during a meeting with Donald Rumsfeld, Director, OEO, Leonard Garment, Special Consultant and Roy Wilkins, Executive Director, NAACP. 5/13/1970, Washington, D.C. White House Oval Office. President Nixon, Mr. Rumsfeld, Mr. Garment, Mr. Wilkins.

    Roll WHPO-3510 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-3510-02-11, President Nixon meeting with Donald Rumsfeld, Director, OEO, Leonard Garment, Special Consultant and Roy Wilkins, Executive Director, NAACP. 5/13/1970, Washington, D.C. White House Oval Office. President Nixon, Mr. Rumsfeld, Mr. Garment, Mr. Wilkins.

    Roll WHPO-3511 Photographer: Schumacher, Karl | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-3511-2-7, John Davies accepting citation from Police Athletic League. 5/13/1970, Washington, D.C. White House Grounds. John Davies.

    Roll WHPO-3515 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-3515-03-31, Pat Nixon presenting Nurse of the Year Award. 5/13/1970, Washington, D.C. unknown. Pat Nixon.

  • 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-3722
      "The David Frost Show" interview with Vice President Agnew, Pt. I. Joseph Blatchford, Governor George Wallace, Five unidentified Senators on Amendment Committee to End the War.
      NBC, NBC
      Runtime: 00:64:10
    • WHCA-3723
      "The David Frost Show" interview with Vice President Agnew, Pt. II. Attorney-General John Mitchell and Secretary of the Interior Walter Hickel.
      CBS
      Runtime: 00:30:57

Context (External Sources)