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May 27, 1971

Introduction

This almanac page for Thursday, May 27, 1971, 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: Wednesday, May 26, 1971

Next Date: Friday, May 28, 1971

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.

    Digitized versions can be found at HathiTrust.

  • 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. V, United Nations, 1969-1972

    Chinese Representation in the United Nations

    Vol. XI, South Asia Crisis, 1971

    South Asia Crisis, 1971

    Vol. XIII, Soviet Union, October 1970-October 1971

    "One of Two Routes": Soviet-American Relations and Kissinger's Secret Trip to China, April 23-July 18, 1971

    • 240. Conversation Between President Nixon and the President’s Assistant for National Security Affairs (Kissinger), Washington, May 27, 1971

      Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, White House Tapes, Conversation 504–13. No classification marking. The editors transcribed the portion of the tape recording printed here specifically for this volume. According to the President’s Daily Diary, Nixon and Kissinger met in the Oval Office from 4:10 to 4:26 p.m. The two men met with Rogers for an hour and a half beforehand to discuss several issues, including Chinese representation at the United Nations and negotiations on Mutual and Balanced Force Reductions. (Ibid., White House Central Files) Excerpts from the discussion with Rogers and the subsequent conversation between Nixon and Kissinger are printed in Foreign Relations, 1969–1976, volume V, United Nations, 1969–1972, Document 358.

    Vol. XVII, China, 1969-1972

    China,January-September 1971

    • 129. Response to National Security Study Memorandum 124, Washington, May 27, 1971

      Source: National Archives, RG 59, S/S Files: Lot 80 D 212, National Security Files, NSSM 124. Top Secret. Brown, Acting Chairman of the NSC Interdepartmental Group for East Asia and the Pacific, submitted this report to the SRG on May 28. (Memorandum from Brown to Kissinger; ibid.) According to an August 24 memorandum from Helms to Kissinger, the CIA prepared an Intelligence Annex to NSSM 124 that assessed reconnaissance operations involving China with an eye toward their reduction or elimination. (Central Intelligence Agency, Job 84–B00513R, DCI/Executive Registry Files, NSSMs) According to a “NSSM Status Reports Prepared by S/PC,” from December 1971, NSSM 124 was “completed” after it was submitted to the Senior Review Group, and no NSC meeting was planned. (National Archives, RG 59, Lot 73 D 288, General Files on NSC Matters, NSC Under Secretaries Memoranda, 1971) NSSM 124 is printed as Document 117.

    Vol. XXI, Chile, 1969-1973

    Cool and Correct: The U.S. Response to the Allende Administration, November 5, 1970-December 31, 1972

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

    • 234. Telegram From the Department of State to the Interests Section in Egypt, Washington, May 27, 1971, 0038Z

      Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 1163, Saunders Files, Middle East Negotiations Files, Middle East—Jarring Talks, May 19–31, 1971. Secret; Priority; Nodis; Cedar Plus. Drafted by Sisco, Sterner, and Atherton; cleared by Kissinger; and approved by Rogers. Repeated to Tel Aviv.

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

    Saudi Arabia

    • 151. Memorandum of Conversation, Washington, May 27, 1971

      Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Files 1970–73, POL SAUD–US. Secret; Nodis. The meeting took place in the Oval Office. All brackets are in the original. King Faisal was in Washington for an official visit May 27–30. Kissinger sent the President briefing papers on May 26 for his meeting with Faisal. (Ibid, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 937, VIP Visits, Saudi Arabia King Faisal Visit, May 1971) The President and King Faisal met over lunch. (Memorandum of conversation, May 27; ibid.) Eliot handed a copy of the memorandum of conversation to Faisal before his departure. (Memorandum from Davis to Eliot, May 29; ibid., RG 59, Central Files 1970–73, POL SAUD–US)

    Vol. XXIX, Eastern Mediterranean, 1969-1972

    Cyprus

    Vol. XXXII, SALT I, 1969-1972

    From SALT Announcement to Summit Announcement, May 27-October 12, 1971

    Vol. XL, Germany and Berlin, 1969-1972

    Germany and Berlin, 1969-1972

    Vol. E-5, Part 1, Documents on Sub-Saharan Africa, 1969-1972

    Nigerian Civil War

    • 208. Memorandum of Conversation, Washington, May 27, 1971

      In a meeting with Department of State officials, Ambassador Iyalla discussed the Paris sessions of the Consultative Group for Nigeria and future U.S.-Nigerian aid relationships. He dwelt extensively on the need to improve AIDʼs image in Nigeria.

      Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Files 1970–73, POL Nigeria-US. Confidential.

  • 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 Tapes are sound recordings of President Richard Nixon's telephone conversations and of meetings held in the Oval Office and the Cabinet Room in the White House, the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building (OEOB), the Lincoln Sitting Room in the residence section of the White House, and several locations at the Presidential retreat at Camp David, Maryland. These recordings document many of the major events and decisions of the Nixon Administration from February 16, 1971 to July 18, 1973. Visit the White House Tapes finding aid to learn about the taping system's operation and archival processing.

    Oval Office

    White House Telephone

  • 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-6398 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-6398-02A-13A, President Nixon, Pat Nixon and dignitaries during the White House South Lawn state arrival ceremony for King Faisal Ibn Abd Al-Aziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia. 5/27/1971, Washington, D.C. White House, South Grounds. President Nixon, King Faisal Ibn Abd Al-Aziz Al Saud, Pat Nixon, Adele Rogers, officials, guests.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-6398-03A, President Nixon and King Faisal Ibn Abd Al-Aziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia (waving) stand on a stage platform during the White House South Lawn state arrival ceremony. 5/27/1971, Washington, D.C. White House, South Lawn. President Nixon, King Faisal Ibn Abd Al-Aziz Al Saud, Pat Nixon, Adele Rogers, officials, guests.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-6398-09A, President Nixon and King Faisal Ibn Abd Al-Aziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia stand on a platform as the Marine Band marches by during the White House South Lawn state arrival ceremony. Executive Office Building (EOB) visible in the background. 5/27/1971, Washington, D.C. White House, South Lawn. President Nixon, King Faisal Ibn Abd Al-Aziz Al Saud, Pat Nixon, Adele Rogers, officials, guests, marching band.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-6398-14A, President Nixon and King Faisal walking at the White House Colonnade. 5/27/1971, Washington, D.C. White House, colonnade. President Nixon, King Faisal Ibn Abd Al-Aziz Al Saud.

    Roll WHPO-6399 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-6399-02A-31A, President Nixon and King Faisal Ibn Abd Al-Aziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia during the White House South Lawn state arrival ceremony. 5/27/1971, Washington, D.C. White House, South Grounds. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, King Faisal Ibn Abd Al-Aziz Al Saud, William Rogers, Adele Rogers, unidentified aides, military officials and troops.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-6399-13A, President Nixon and King Faisal Ibn Abd Al-Aziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia reviewing the honor guard military troops holding flags, during the White House South Lawn state arrival ceremony. 5/27/1971, Washington, D.C. White House, South Grounds. President Nixon, King Faisal Ibn Abd Al-Aziz Al Saud, unidentified military officials and troops.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-6399-15A, President Nixon and King Faisal Ibn Abd Al-Aziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia reviewing the military troops during the White House South Lawn state arrival ceremony. 5/27/1971, Washington, D.C. White House, South Grounds. President Nixon, King Faisal Ibn Abd Al-Aziz Al Saud, unidentified military officials and troops.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-6399-32A, President Nixon and King Faisal Ibn Abd Al-Aziz Al Saud (waving) and Pat Nixon stand on the Truman Balcony after Faisal's arrival welcoming ceremony. 5/27/1971, Washington, D.C. White House, South Portico, colonnade. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, King Faisal Ibn Abd Al-Aziz Al Saud.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-6399-32A-35A, President Nixon and King Faisal Ibn Abd Al-Aziz Al Saud (waving) and Pat Nixon stand on the Truman Balcony after Faisal's White House South Lawn state arrival ceremony. 5/27/1971, Washington, D.C. White House, South Portico, colonnade. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, King Faisal Ibn Abd Al-Aziz Al Saud, William Rogers, Adele Rogers, unidentified aides, military personnel.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-6399-36A, Unidentified White House aides walking. 5/27/1971, Washington, D.C. White House, colonnade. unidentified aides.

    Roll WHPO-6400 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-6400-02A-13A, President Nixon, Pat Nixon and officials take part in the arrival ceremony for King Faisal Ibn Abd Al-Aziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia on the South Lawn of the White House. 5/27/1971, Washington, D.C. White House, South Grounds. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, King Faisal Ibn Abd Al-Aziz Al Saud, William Rogers, Adele Rogers, unidentified aides, military personnel.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-6400-14A-17A, President Nixon, Pat Nixon and King Faisal Ibn Abd Al-Aziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia waving from the South Portico. 5/27/1971, Washington, D.C. White House, South Portico. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, King Faisal Ibn Abd Al-Aziz Al Saud, William Rogers, Adele Rogers, unidentified aides, military personnel.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-6400-17A, President Nixon and King Faisal Ibn Abd Al-Aziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia (waving) standing on the Truman Balcony after Faisal's White House state arrival ceremony. 5/27/1971, Washington, D.C. White House, South Portico. President Nixon, King Faisal Ibn Abd Al-Aziz Al Saud.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-6400-18A-19A, President Nixon, Pat Nixon and officials take part in the state arrival ceremony for King Faisal Ibn Abd Al-Aziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia on the South Lawn of the White House. 5/27/1971, Washington, D.C. White House, South Grounds, South Portico, Blue Room, Oval Office. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, King Faisal Ibn Abd Al-Aziz Al Saud, William Rogers, Adele Rogers, unidentified aides, military personnel.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-6400-20A-32A, President Nixon sitting in the Oval Office during a meeting with King Faisal Ibn Abd Al-Aziz Al Saud. 5/27/1971, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, King Faisal Ibn Abd Al-Aziz Al Saud, William Rogers, Adele Rogers, unidentified aides, military personnel.

    Roll WHPO-6401 Photographer: Schumacher, Karl | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-6401-01A-03A, -05A-11A, The state arrival ceremony for King Faisal Ibn Abd Al-Aziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia on the South Lawn of the White House. 5/27/1971, Washington, D.C. White House, South Grounds. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, King Faisal Ibn Abd Al-Aziz Al Saud, officials, military personnel, guests.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-6401-04, President Nixon and King Faisal stand on a reviewing platform as the Marine band marches by during the state arrival ceremony for King Faisal Ibn Abd Al-Aziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia. Troops stand at attention in the background. (panoramic shot taken from upper White House balcony looking down at entire field out to the water fountain area. Four cannon caissons seen in far field.). 5/27/1971, Washington, D.C. White House, South Grounds. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, King Faisal Ibn Abd Al-Aziz Al Saud, officials, military personnel, guests.

    Roll WHPO-6402 Photographer: Schumaker, Byron | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-6402-01, King Faisal Ibn Abd Al-Aziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia during the White House state arrival ceremony. 5/27/1971, Washington, D.C. White House, South Portico. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, King Faisal Ibn Abd Al-Aziz Al Saud, military personnel, guests.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-6402-04-015, President Nixon and King Faisal Ibn Abd Al-Aziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia reviewing troops during the White House state arrival ceremony. 5/27/1971, Washington, D.C. White House, South Grounds. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, King Faisal Ibn Abd Al-Aziz Al Saud, military personnel, guests.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-6402-16-28, President Nixon and King Faisal Ibn Abd Al-Aziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia reviewing troops during the White House state arrival ceremony. 5/27/1971, Washington, D.C. White House, South Grounds. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, King Faisal Ibn Abd Al-Aziz Al Saud, military personnel, guests.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-6402-29-30, President Nixon and King Faisal Ibn Abd Al-Aziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia wave from the South Portico after the White House state arrival ceremony. 5/27/1971, Washington, D.C. White House, South Grounds. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, King Faisal Ibn Abd Al-Aziz Al Saud, military personnel, guests.

    Roll WHPO-6403 Photographer: Schumaker, Byron | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-6403-01A-12A, President Nixon and Pat Nixon greeting King Faisal Ibn Abd Al-Aziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia during his White House state arrival ceremony. 5/27/1971, Washington, D.C. White House, South Grounds. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, King Faisal Ibn Abd Al-Aziz Al Saud, military personnel, guests.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-6403-13A-21A, President Nixon and King Faisal Ibn Abd Al-Aziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia reviewing the troops during his White House state arrival ceremony. 5/27/1971, Washington, D.C. White House, South Grounds. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, King Faisal Ibn Abd Al-Aziz Al Saud, military personnel, guests.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-6403-22A-27A, President Nixon and Pat Nixon standing with King Faisal Ibn Abd Al-Aziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia during his White House state arrival ceremony. 5/27/1971, Washington, D.C. White House, South Grounds. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, King Faisal Ibn Abd Al-Aziz Al Saud, military personnel, guests.

    Roll WHPO-6404 Photographer: Schumaker, Byron | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-6404-01, King Faisal Ibn Abd Al-Aziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia is greeted by President Nixon and Pat Nixon upon his arriving by limousine at the White House grounds. H.R. Haldeman is visible in the background videotaping the scene with his Super 8 camera. 5/27/1971, Washington, D.C. White House, South Grounds. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, King Faisal Ibn Abd Al-Aziz Al Saud, H.R. Haldeman, military personnel, guests, reporters and press photographers.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-6404-01-02, King Faisal Ibn Abd Al-Aziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia is greeted by President Nixon and Pat Nixon upon his arriving by limousine at the White House grounds. 5/27/1971, Washington, D.C. White House, South Grounds. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, King Faisal Ibn Abd Al-Aziz Al Saud, military personnel, guests.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-6404-03-04, King Faisal Ibn Abd Al-Aziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia reviewing the troops during his state arrival ceremony at the White House. 5/27/1971, Washington, D.C. White House, South Grounds. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, King Faisal Ibn Abd Al-Aziz Al Saud, military personnel, guests.

    Roll WHPO-6405 Photographer: Schumacher, Karl | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-6405-01-04, President Nixon and King Faisal Ibn Abd Al-Aziz Al Saud on a podium during welcoming ceremonies. 5/27/1971, Washington, D.C. White House, South Grounds. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, King Faisal Ibn Abd Al-Aziz Al Saud, military personnel, guests.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-6405-02, President Nixon, Pat Nixon and officials take part in the arrival ceremony for King Faisal Ibn Abd Al-Aziz Al Saud on the South Lawn of the White House. President Nixon listens while King Faisal delivers a speech at the podium on the reviewing stand. Rows of troops are seen at attention in the background. Public audience visible on lawn. White House Security guards at White House entrance in foreground are wearing their new white jacket Regency style uniforms with white caps and gold shoulder braid swag, black trousers with gold stripe. 5/27/1971, Washington, D.C. White House, South Grounds. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, King Faisal Ibn Abd Al-Aziz Al Saud, military personnel, guests.

    Roll WHPO-6406 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-6406-01-03, President Nixon shaking hands with Admiral R. C. "Hugh" Robinson. 5/27/1971, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, Haig, R. C. Robinson.

    Roll WHPO-6407 Photographer: Schumaker, Byron | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-6407-01A-08A, President Nixon with Catherine May Bedell, appointee to the appointed to the U.S. International Trade Commission. 5/27/1971, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, Catherine May Bedell.

    Roll WHPO-6408 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-6408-02A-04A, President Nixon sitting with King Faisal Ibn Abd Al-Aziz Al Saud and aides. 5/27/1971, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, King Faisal Ibn Abd Al-Aziz Al Saud aides, Jack Cole, Robert Martin, Frank Rocco, Mr. Zook, Mr. & Mrs. Carson Howell, Catherine May Bedell, media persons.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-6408-07A-09A, President Nixon with Jack Cole. 5/27/1971, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, King Faisal Ibn Abd Al-Aziz Al Saud aides, Jack Cole, Robert Martin, Frank Rocco, Mr. Zook, Mr. & Mrs. Carson Howell, Catherine May Bedell, media persons.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-6408-12A-13A, President Nixon with Robert Martin. 5/27/1971, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, King Faisal Ibn Abd Al-Aziz Al Saud aides, Jack Cole, Robert Martin, Frank Rocco, Mr. Zook, Mr. & Mrs. Carson Howell, Catherine May Bedell, media persons.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-6408-14-15A, President Nixon with Frank Rocco. 5/27/1971, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, King Faisal Ibn Abd Al-Aziz Al Saud aides, Jack Cole, Robert Martin, Frank Rocco, Mr. Zook, Mr. & Mrs. Carson Howell, Catherine May Bedell, media persons.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-6408-16A-17A, President Nixon with Mr. Zook. 5/27/1971, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, King Faisal Ibn Abd Al-Aziz Al Saud aides, Jack Cole, Robert Martin, Frank Rocco, Mr. Zook, Mr. & Mrs. Carson Howell, Catherine May Bedell, media persons.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-6408-20A-23A, President Nixon with Mr. & Mrs. Carson Howell. 5/27/1971, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, King Faisal Ibn Abd Al-Aziz Al Saud aides, Jack Cole, Robert Martin, Frank Rocco, Mr. Zook, Mr. & Mrs. Carson Howell, Catherine May Bedell, media persons.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-6408-26A-28A, President Nixon with Catherine May Bedell. 5/27/1971, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, King Faisal Ibn Abd Al-Aziz Al Saud aides, Jack Cole, Robert Martin, Frank Rocco, Mr. Zook, Mr. & Mrs. Carson Howell, Catherine May Bedell, media persons.

    Roll WHPO-6409 Photographer: Schumacher, Karl | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-6409-03A-04A, Pat Nixon greeting women. 5/27/1971, Washington, D.C. White House, Blue Room. Pat Nixon, unidentified persons.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-6409-06A-15A, Unidentified persons receiving a military award. 5/27/1971, Washington, D.C. unknown. unidentified persons.

    Roll WHPO-6410 Photographer: Schumacher, Karl | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-6410-, John Davies accepting plaques from a group of men. 5/27/1971, Washington, D.C. White House grounds. John Davies, unidentified men.

    Roll WHPO-6411 Photographer: Schumacher, Karl | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-6411-, The Nesbitt Group standing at the Diplomatic Entrance steps. 5/27/1971, Washington, D.C. White House, Diplomatic Entrance steps. Nesbitt, unidentified people.

    Roll WHPO-6412 Photographer: Schumaker, Byron | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-6412-, Stag luncheon given in honor of King Faisal. 5/27/1971, Washington, D.C. White House, State Dining Room. President Nixon, King Faisal, Agnew, William Rogers, guests, aides.

    Roll WHPO-6413 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-6413-, H.R. Haldeman portrait. 5/27/1971, Washington, D.C. unknown. Haldeman.

    Roll WHPO-6415 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-6415-, President Nixon walking King Faisal to his limousine. 5/27/1971, Washington, D.C. White House, South Grounds. President Nixon, King Faisal, Camile Nowfels (interpreter), aids.

    Roll WHPO-6416 Photographer: Kightlinger, Jack | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-6416-, Tricia Nixon with a male and a female representative from McCall's magazine looking at fashion illustrations of ladies dresses. 5/27/1971, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. Tricia Nixon, man and woman from McCall's magazine.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-6416-12, Tricia Nixon with a male and a female representative from McCall's magazine looking at fashion illustrations of ladies dresses. 5/27/1971, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. Tricia Nixon, man and woman from McCall's magazine.

  • 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-4393
      "Washington Week in Review". King Hussein of Jordan.
      WETA
      Runtime: 00:29:27
    • WHCA-4394
      "The David Frost Show" with Congressman William Anderson, actors George Barnes, Bucky Pizzarelli, Anthony Quayle, Dick Shawn. U.S. Representative William Anderson
      CBS
      Runtime: 01:29:29
    • WHCA-4396
      Weekly News Summary, Tape II.
      ALL NETWORKS
      Runtime: 1:30

      2. Reasoner/Donaldson: Questionable war casualty statistics. Time Code Start: 02:52. Keywords: Vietnam War, killed in action, KIA, death tolls, fatalities, casualty, casualties, military, troops. Network: ABC.

      3. Reasoner/Rolfson: Paris Peace Talks with POW families demonstrating. Time Code Start: 05:57. Keywords: Vietnam War, Vietnam Prisoner of War, families, military, demonstrations, rally, protests, protesters, demonstraters, demonstrators, Vietnam War, anti-war. Network: ABC.

      4. Reasoner/Jarriel: Saudi Arabia's King Faisal visits President Nixon at the White House. Time Code Start: 07:38. Keywords: Arabs, Saudi Arabian, Middle East, Mideast, Kings, royalty, Heads of State, Presidents, meetings. Network: ABC.

      5. Chancellor/Goralski: Drug use in Vietnam, rehabilitation of addicts. Time Code Start: 09:45. Keywords: pharmaceuticals, medicines, drugs, drug abuse, narcotics, heroin, marijuana, alcohol, alcoholism, addicts, addiction, prevention, programs. Network: NBC.

      6. Chancellor/Duke: Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Vietnam (McCloskey). Time Code Start: 12:14. Keywords: Vietnam War. Network: NBC.

      7. Chancellor: Saudi Arabia's King Faisal visits President Nixon at the White House. Time Code Start: 14:04. Keywords: Arabs, Saudi Arabian, Middle East, Mideast, Kings, royalty, Heads of State, Presidents, meetings. Network: NBC.

      8. Chancellor: Secretary of Defense Laird at NATO (N.A.T.O.) meeting. Time Code Start: 16:04. Keywords: N.A.T.O., North Atlantic Treaty Organization, Europe, military, cabinet, advisors, war. Network: NBC.

      9. Chancellor/Nessen: Investigation of Federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) practices. Time Code Start: 17:30. Keywords: federal agencies, investigations, regulations. Network: NBC.

      10. Cronkite/Kallisher: Paris Peace Talks, POW families' demonstrating; Mail re. POW's end up at "Dead Letter Warehouse". Time Code Start: 19:07. Keywords: Paris Peace Talks, Vietnam War, Vietnam Prisoner of War, treaty, treaties, negotiations, demonstrations, rally, protesters, demonstraters, postal,. Network: CBS.

      11. Cronkite: King Faisal of Saudi Arabia visits President Nixon at the White House. Time Code Start: 24:17. Keywords: Arabs, Saudi Arabian, Middle East, Mideast, Kings, royalty, Heads of State, Presidents, meetings. Network: CBS.

      12. Cronkite: Investigation of Federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Time Code Start: 24:55. Keywords: federal agencies, investigations, regulations. Network: CBS.

      13. Cronkite: New regulations for Amphetamines. Time Code Start: 25:55. Keywords: drugs, pharmaceuticals, medicines, stimulants, methamphetamines, drug abuse, laws. Network: CBS.

      14. Cronkite/Sevareid: Comment on urban/rural problems. Time Code Start: 26:11. Keywords: public housing projects, construction, redevelopment, buildings, issues. Network: CBS.

      15. End of Tape 1. Time Code Start: 28:35. Keywords: program finishing time reminder. Network: CBS.
    • WHCA-4398A
      Network News Excerpts on Vietnam Drug Problem [Weekly News Summary]. Robert Finch, Goralski, McGee, John Chancellor, Harry Reasoner, Sam Donaldson.
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      Runtime: 00:34:07

      5. Chancellor/Goralski: Congressional report on numbers of G.I.s addicted to drugs, pushers, more (Representative Robert Steele, R-Conneticut; Representative Morgan Murphy, D-Illinois). Time Code Start: 13:06. Keywords: pharmaceuticals, medicines, drugs, drug abuse, narcotics, heroin, marijuana, alcohol, alcoholism, addicts, addiction, prevention, programs. Network: NBC.

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