May 14, 1970

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 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.

Awards and Citations

• Medal of Honor (6 Weekly Comp. Pres. Doc. 639, May 14, 1970)
  The President's Remarks Upon Presenting the Award to 12 Members of the Armed Services in a White House Ceremony.

Bill Signings

• School Lunch and Child Nutrition Programs (6 Weekly Comp. Pres. Doc. 639, May 14, 1970)
  Statement by the President Upon Signing Bill To Expand and Improve the Program.

Acts Approved by the President

• H.R. 515 -- Public Law 91-248
  An Act to amend the National School Lunch Act and the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to clarify responsibilities related to providing free and reduced-price meals and preventing dscriminatln against children, to revise program matching requirements, to strengthen the nutrition training and education benefits of the programs, and otherwise to strengthen the food service programs for children in schools and service institutions.
• H.R. 1049 -- Public Law 91-249
  An Act to amend the Anadromous Fish Conservation Act of October 30, 1965, relating to the conservation and enhancement of the Nation's anadromous fishing resources, to encourage certain joint research and development projects, and for other purposes.
• H.R. 1187 -- Public Law 91-252
  An Act to amend the Act of August 7, 1961, providing for the establishment of Cape Cod National Seashore.
• H.R. 1706 -- Private Law 91-89
  An Act to provide for the conveyance of certain mineral rights in and under lands in Pike County, Georgia.
• H.R. 1951 -- Private Law 91-90
  An Act to confer United States citizenship posthumously upon Specialist Four Aaron Tawil.
• H.R. 2817 -- Private Law 91-91
  An Act for the relief of Delilah Aurora Gamatero.
• H.R. 3955 -- Private Law 91-92
  An Act for the relief of Placido Viterbo.
• H.R. 5936 -- Private Law 91-93
  An Act for the relief of Kong Wan Nor.
• H.R. 6125 -- Private Law 91-94
  An Act for the relief of Anne Reale Pietrandrea.
• H.R. 9001 -- Private Law 91-95
  An Act for the relief of William Patrick Magee.
• H.R. 11578 -- Private Law 91-96
  An Act for the relief of Patricia Huro Williams.
• H.R. 12037 -- Private Law 91-97
  An Act for the relief of All Somay.
• H.R. 12605 -- Public Law 91-250
  An Act to amend section 613 of the Merchant Marine Act, 1936, as amended.
• S. 2452 -- Public Law 91-253
  An Act to amend section 211 of the Public Health Service Act to equalize the retirement benefits for commissioned officers of the Public Health Service with retirement benefits provided for other officers in the uniformed services.
• S. 3007 -- Public Law 91-251
  An Act to authorize the transfer of the Brown unit of the Fort Belknap Indian irrigation project on the Fort Belknap Indian Reservation, Montana, to the landowners within the unit.
• S. 3435 -- Public Law 91-254
  An Act to provide for the striking of medals in commemoration of the completion of the carvings on Stone Mountain, Georgia, depicting heroes of the Confederacy.

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 George W. Romney, Secretary, Department of Housing and Urban Development, following his meeting with the President to discuss the model cities program and its funding for fiscal year 1971.
• Press conference of Raymond Gallagher, National Commander, Veterans of Foreign Wars, following his meeting with the President to express the support of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Legion.

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 met with CENTO foreign ministers at the White House.
• British Foreign Secretary Michael Stewart called on the President at the White House.

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.

• Statement on Signing a Bill Expanding School Lunch and Child Nutrition Programs.
• Remarks on Awarding the Congressional Medal of Honor to Twelve Members of the Armed Services.

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.

• Federal Register of Thursday, May 14, 1970

The Congressional Record is the official daily record of the debates and proceedings of the U.S. Congress.

• Senate: May 14, 1970
• House of Representatives: May 14, 1970
• Extensions of Remarks: May 14, 1970

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)
• Handwritten diary entry (JPG)

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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 14 May 1970

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. IV, Foreign Assistance, International Development, Trade Policies, 1969-1972

Trade and Commerce, 1969-1972

• 232. Memorandum From the Chairman of the National Security Council Under Secretaries Committee (Richardson) to President Nixon, Washington, May 14, 1970

  Source: National Archives, RG 59, S/S Files: Lot 73 D 288, Box 837, NSC/USC Memos. Confidential. Drafted by Leary (E/ITP), and cleared in E, S/PC, and D and in Commerce, Treasury, CEA, Interior, Labor, STR, and USDA. The memorandum was forwarded to Kissinger under cover of a May 14 memorandum from Richardson informing him it pertained to the OECD Ministerial of May 20-22, at which the Secretary General would press for a resolution of the issue. Richardson urged Kissinger to obtain a Presidential decision by May 20.

Vol. VI, Vietnam, January 1969-July 1970

Vietnam, January 1969-July 1970

• 292. Memorandum for the Record , Washington, May 14, 1970, 10:23 a.m.

  Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, NSC Institutional Files (H-Files), Box H–114, WSAG Minutes, Originals, 1969–1970. Secret; Sensitive. The meeting was held in the White House Situation Room.

Vol. XXIV, Middle East Region and Arabian Peninsula, 1969-1972; Jordan, September 1970

Middle East Region

• 21. Memorandum of Conversation , Washington, May 14, 1970, 3-4:15 p.m.

  Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Files 1970–73, CENTO 3 US (WA). Secret. The meeting occurred in the White House Cabinet Room. Background information on the meeting, biographical information, lists of attendees, and Talking Points are in a May 13 memorandum from Rogers to Nixon (ibid.), and in a May 14 memorandum from Kissinger to Nixon. (Ibid., Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 212, Agency Files, CENTO)

Vol. XL, Germany and Berlin, 1969-1972

Germany and Berlin, 1969-1972

• 83. Memorandum From Helmut Sonnenfeldt of the National Security Council Staff to the President’s Assistant for National Security Affairs (Kissinger) , Washington, May 14, 1970

  Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 683, Country Files, Europe, Germany, Vol. V. Secret. Sent for information. According to another copy, Downey drafted the memorandum. (Library of Congress, Manuscript Division, Kissinger Papers, Box CL 5, Chronological File, 1969–75, 1 Apr. 31–May 1970) On June 2 Kissinger wrote the following instruction for Sonnenfeldt on the memorandum: “Hal—Could you do a brief summary where all the FRG neg[otiation]s now stand. HK.” A handwritten note indicates that this instruction was overtaken by events. (National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 683, Country Files, Europe, Germany, Vol. V) Sonnenfeldt, however, did draft a status report summarizing the negotiations (see Document 88).

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-3512 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

• Frame(s): WHPO-3512-01A-05A, President Nixon signing HR 515, National School Lunch Act and Child Nutrition Act. 5/14/1970, Washington, D.C. White House Oval Office. President Nixon, Congressmen, Department of Agriculture representatives.
• Frame(s): WHPO-3512-07A-09A, President Nixon meeting with Secretary of HUD George W. Romney discussing model cities. 5/14/1970, Washington, D.C. White House Oval Office. President Nixon, Mr. Romney.

Roll WHPO-3513 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

• Frame(s): WHPO-3513-02-28, President Nixon with Medal of Honor recipients and their families, during and after the award ceremony presentations. 5/14/1970, Washington, D.C. White House East Room. President Nixon, CPT Paul W. Bucha USA, SP4 Frank A. Herda USA, CPT Ronald E. Ray USA, SGT Allen J. Lynch USA, LTC Charles C. Rogers USA, CPT James P. Fleming USAF, SGT John L. Levitow USAF, LCDR Thomas C. Kelley USN, LTJG Joseph R. Kerrey USNR, HM3 Donald E. Ballard USN, MAJ M. Sando Vargas USMC, CPT James E. Livingston USMC, RICHARD L. TORRETTO Major GS, Assistant Secretary of the General Staff.

Roll WHPO-3514 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

• Frame(s): WHPO-3514-01-06, President Nixon meeting with Ray Gallagher, Commander, VFW, John Rhodes, VA, Charles Colson, Special Counsel, Melvin Laird, Secretary of Defense. 5/14/1970, Washington, D.C. White House Cabinet Room. President Nixon, Raymond Gallagher, John Rhodes, Charles W. Colson, Melvin Laird.

Roll WHPO-3516 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

• Frame(s): WHPO-3516-01-11, President Nixon meeting with CBS correspondent Robert Pierpoint and father Charles Pierpoint. 5/14/1970, Washington, D.C. White House Oval Office. President Nixon, Mr. R. Pierpoint, Mr. C. Pierpoint.

Roll WHPO-3517 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

• Frame(s): WHPO-3517-01A-08A, President Nixon meeting University of Washington students. 5/14/1970, Washington, D.C. White House West Patio. President Nixon.

Roll WHPO-3518 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

• Frame(s): WHPO-3518-01A-06A, President Nixon meeting with CENTO Foreign Ministers. 5/14/1970, Washington, D.C. White House Oval Office. President Nixon, Secretary of State William P. Rogers, Ambassadors or Ministers from Iran, Pakistan, Turkey and the United Kingdom.

Roll WHPO-3519 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: B&W

• Frame(s): WHPO-3519-01-05, John Davies receiving gift for President Nixon. 5/14/1970, Washington, D.C. White House South Lawn. John Davies.

Roll WHPO-3520 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: Color

• Frame(s): WHPO-3520-02-11, Pat Nixon meeting with children from the Hospital for Sick Children located the Washington area. 5/14/1970, Washington, D.C. White House Green Room. Pat Nixon, children.
• Frame(s): WHPO-3520-08A, Pat Nixon meeting with children from the Hospital for Sick Children located the Washington area. 5/14/1970, Washington, D.C. White House Green Room. Pat Nixon, children.
• Frame(s): WHPO-3520-12-28, Pat Nixon presenting awards to members of Recordings for the Blind. 5/14/1970, Washington, D.C. White House Blue Room. Pat Nixon.
• Frame(s): WHPO-3520-26A, Pat Nixon presenting awards to members of Recordings for the Blind. 5/14/1970, Washington, D.C. White House Blue Room. Pat Nixon, unidentified persons.

Roll WHPO-3521 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: Color

• Frame(s): WHPO-3521-02A-30A, Congressional Wives Brunch with Pat Nixon in attendance. 5/14/1970, Washington, D.C. unknown. Pat Nixon.

Roll WHPO-3522 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: Color

• Frame(s): WHPO-3522-03-13, President Nixon leaving White House by helicopter to Andrews Air Force Base. 5/14/1970, Washington, D.C. White House South Lawn. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Julie and David Eisenhower, Tricia Nixon.

Roll WHPO-3527 Photographer: Kightlinger, Jack | Color or B&W: B&W

• Frame(s): WHPO-3527-02-36, Arrival of President Nixon at Homestead Air Force Base and Key Biscayne, Florida. 5/14/1970, Homestead, FL, Key Biscayne, FL Homestead AFB, Key Biscayne. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Julie and David Eisenhower, Tricia Nixon.

Roll WHPO-3528 Photographer: Kightlinger, Jack | Color or B&W: B&W

• Frame(s): WHPO-3528-03-28, President Nixon being greeted by well-wishers upon arrival at Homestead Air Force Base and Key Biscayne. 5/14/1970, Homestead, Florida, Key Biscayne, Florida Homestead Air Force Base, Key Biscayne. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, unidentified children and adults, crowd.
• Frame(s): WHPO-3528-07A, President Nixon is greeted by children in the crowd of well-wishers upon arrival at Homestead Air Force Base and Key Biscayne. 5/14/1970, Homestead, Florida, Key Biscayne, Florida Homestead Air Force Base, Key Biscayne. President Nixon, unidentified children and adults, crowd.

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.

G - Cabinet Officer Briefings

• WHCA-SR-G-048
  Briefing by Secretary of Housing and Urban Development George Romney on Model Cities Program, with Ronald Ziegler. (5/14/1970, Press Center)
  
  Runtime: 32:00:00
  
  Production credits: Audio feed supplied by WHCA; Recorded by JLA (initials of WHCA engineer)
  
  Original Format: 1/4-inch reel-to-reel audiotape. Original source type: Original.

H - White House Staff Member Recordings

• WHCA-SR-H-178
  Press briefing by Gerald Warren and Raymond Gallagher of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. (5/14/1970, Press Center, White House)
  
  Runtime: 5:00
  
  Keywords: Press conferences, news conferences, interviews, media
  
  Production credits: Audio feed supplied by WHCA; Recorded by JLS (initials of WHCA engineer)
  
  Original Format: 1/4-inch reel-to-reel audiotape. Original source type: Original.

• WHCA-SR-H-179
  Press briefing by Ronald Ziegler and George Romney. (5/14/1970, Press Center, White House)
  
  Runtime: [None listed
  
  Keywords: Press conferences, news conferences, interviews, media, press secretary
  
  Production credits: Audio feed supplied by WHCA; Recorded by JLS (initials of WHCA engineer)
  
  Original Format: 1/4-inch reel-to-reel audiotape. Original source type: Original.

P - Formal Presidential Remarks

• WHCA-SR-P-700506
  Medal of Honor presentation ceremony with remarks by President Nixon. (5/14/1970, East Room, the White House)
  
  Runtime: 0:22:20
  
  Production credits: Audio feed supplied by WHCA; Recorded by RAS (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-3724
  "The Merv Griffin Show" - author Gore Vidal. Vice-President of the United States Spiro T. Agnew.
  Group W Productions
  Runtime: 00:28:54
• WHCA-3725
  Weekly News Summary.
  All networks
  Runtime: 01:03:20
  
  10. President Nixon awarding Medals of Honor. Time Code Start: 18:54. Keywords: Presidents, awards, medals, Armed Forces, Air Force, Army, Navy, Marines, Coast Guard, National Guard, organizations. Network: CBS.
  
  11. Report on Paris Peace Talks. Time Code Start: 20:12. Keywords: Paris Peace Talks, Vietnam War, treaty, treaties, negotiations. Network: ABC.

• New York Times of May 14, 1970

• AP Images photos from May 14, 1970
• Getty Images photos from May 14, 1970

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.

• May 1970 Broadcast Index

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