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May 27, 1970

Introduction

This almanac page for Wednesday, May 27, 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 26, 1970

Next Date: Thursday, May 28, 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.

    Addresses and Remarks

    • Luncheon Honoring Speaker McCormack (6 Weekly Comp. Pres. Doc. 698, May 27, 1970)
      Remarks of President Nixon, President Johnson, and Speaker McCormack at a Luncheon in the White House.

    Appointments and Nominations

    Bill Signings

    • Harry S. Truman Dam and Reservoir (6 Weekly Comp. Pres. Doc. 697, May 27, 1970)
      Statement by the President On Signing Bill Renaming the Kaysinger Bluff Project in Missouri in Honor of the Former President.

    Acts Approved by the President

    • S. 856 -- Public Law 91-269
      An Act to provide for Federal Government recognition of and participation in international expositions proposed to be held in the United States, and for other purposes.

    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 Norman A. Carlson, Director, Bureau of Prisons, Department of Justice, and Richard W. Velde, Associate Administrator, Law Enforcement Assistance Administration, Department of Justice, on the report of the Task Force on Prisoner Rehabilitation.

    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 hosted a dinner at the White House for business and financial leaders.

    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.

    • Roswell D. McClelland, of New York, a Foreign Service Officer of Class one, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Niger.

  • 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.

  • 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. XX, Southeast Asia, 1969-1972

    Indonesia

    • 299. Memorandum of Conversation , Washington, May 27, 1970

      Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 1024, Pres/HAK MemCon s. Top Secret; Sensitive.

    Vol. XXIX, Eastern Europe, 1969-1972

    Poland

    • 138. Memorandum for the Record , Washington, May 27, 1970

      Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 698, Country Files—Europe, Poland, Vol. I 1969–1971. Confidential. Sent for information. Drafted by Sonnenfeldt. The original was sent to Kissinger and a copy was sent to Ash. Kissinger initialed the memorandum, indicating he saw it.

    Vol. XL, Germany and Berlin, 1969-1972

    Germany and Berlin, 1969-1972

    Vol. E-5, Part 2, Documents on North Africa, 1969-1972

    Libya

    Vol. E-7, Documents on South Asia, 1969-1972

    India and Pakistan: Pre-Crisis, January 1969-February 1971

    • 62. Memorandum of Conversation , Washington, May 27, 1970, 3:30-4 p.m.

      Ambassador Keating warned Secretary of Defense Laird that a decision to provide military assistance to Pakistan would have a “devastating” effect on U.S. relations with India.

      Source: Washington National Records Center, OASD/ISA Files, FRC 73 A 1975, Box 19, India 1970, 000.1–334. Secret. Drafted by Kravitz, and approved on June 1 by Nutter and on June 5 in Laird’s office. The conversation was held in Laird’s office.

  • 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-3578 Photographer: Kightlinger, Jack | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-3578-04A-21A, President Nixon standing with former President Lyndon Johnson and John McCormack while attending a reception honoring Speaker of the House McCormack. 5/27/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, State Dining Room. President Nixon, former President Lyndon Baines Johnson, (LBJ), former First Lady Bird Johnson, John W. McCormack.

    Roll WHPO-3579 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-3579-01-12, President Nixon standing with former President Lyndon Johnson and John McCormack while attending a reception honoring Speaker of the House McCormack. 5/27/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, State Dining Room. President Nixon, former President Lyndon Baines Johnson, (LBJ), former First Lady Bird Johnson, John W. McCormack.

    Roll WHPO-3580 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-3580-01A-14A, President Nixon seated for a luncheon next to former President Lyndon Johnson and John McCormack while attending a reception honoring Speaker of the House John McCormack. 5/27/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, State Dining Room. President Nixon, former President Lyndon Baines Johnson, (LBJ), former First Lady Bird Johnson, John W. McCormack.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-3580-03A, President Nixon seated for a luncheon next to former President Lyndon Johnson and John McCormack while attending a reception honoring Speaker of the House John McCormack. 5/27/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, State Dining Room. President Nixon, former President Lyndon Baines Johnson, (LBJ), John W. McCormack.

    Roll WHPO-3581 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-3581-01-05, President Nixon meeting with Secretary of the Treasury David Kennedy, Arthur Burns (Chairman of the Board of Governors), Paul W. McCracken the Chairman of Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), and Robert Mayo the Director of BOB. 5/27/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, Cabinet Room. President Nixon, David M. Kennedy, Arthur F. Burns, Paul W. McCracken, Robert P. Mayo.

    Roll WHPO-3582 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-3582-02-24, Pat Nixon attending the Topping Out ceremony at Wolf Trap Farm Park for the Performing Arts. 5/27/1970, Vienna, VA Wolf Trap Farm Park. Pat Nixon, George B. Hartzog Jr., Director, National Park Service, Walter J. Hickel, Mrs. Jouett Shouse.

    Roll WHPO-3583 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-3583-2A-36A, Pat Nixon attending Topping Out ceremony at Wolf Trap Farm Park for the Performing Arts. 5/27/1970, Vienna, VA Wolf Trap Farm Park. Pat Nixon, George B. Hartzog Jr., Director, National Park Service, Walter J. Hickel, Mrs. Jouett Shouse.

    Roll WHPO-3584 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-3584-02-18, The South Grounds of White House and tennis court. 5/27/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, South Grounds.

    Roll WHPO-3585 Photographer: unknown | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-3585-01-04, Portrait study of Vice President Agnew. 5/27/1970, Unknown Unknown. Spiro Agnew.

  • 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.

    C - First Lady

    • WHCA-SR-C-043
      Remarks by Pat Nixon at the topping-off ceremony of the Filene Center for the Performing Arts in Vienna, Virginia; with Walter Hickel, George Herzog, Catherine Shouse. (5/27/1970, Filene Center, Vienna, VA)

      Runtime: 25:00:00

      Production credits: Audio feed supplied by WHCA; Recorded by RRS (Bob Schroder, WHCA engineer)

      Original Format: 1/4-inch reel-to-reel audiotape. Original source type: Original.

    H - White House Staff Member Recordings

    • WHCA-SR-H-188
      Press briefing by Norman Carlson and Richard Velde on prison reform. (5/27/1970, Press Center, White House)

      Runtime: 16:00

      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.

    P - Formal Presidential Remarks

    • WHCA-SR-P-700512
      Remarks by President Nixon at luncheon honoring Speaker John McCormack. (5/27/1970)

      Runtime: 11:21

      Original Format: 1/4-inch reel-to-reel audiotape. Original source type: Original.
    • WHCA-SR-P-700513
      Remarks by President Nixon to leading businessmen at dinner and discussion. (5/27/1970)

      Runtime: 1:15:00

      Original Format: 1/4-inch reel-to-reel audiotape. Original source type: Original.
    • WHCA-SR-P-700514
      [continuation of 700513]. (5/27/1970)

      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-3737
      Weekly News Summary.
      All networks
      Runtime: 0:32

      9. Report on the Economy. Time Code Start: 16:11. Keywords: economy, economics, budgets, finances, recession, inflation, money. Network: ABC.

Context (External Sources)