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May 7, 1970

Introduction

This almanac page for Thursday, May 7, 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: Wednesday, May 6, 1970

Next Date: Friday, May 8, 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.

    Congress, Communications to

    • River Basin Commissions (6 Weekly Comp. Pres. Doc. 615, May 7, 1970)
      The President's Message to the Congress Transmitting the Annual Reports of the Four Commissions.

    Acts Approved by the President

    • S. 1177 -- Private Law 91-85
      An Act to authorize the documentation of the vessel West Wind as a vessel of the United States with coastwise privileges.
    • S. 533 -- Private Law 91-86
      An Act for the relief of Barbara Rogerson Marmor.
    • S. 1775 -- Private Law 91-87
      An Act for the relief of Cora S. Villaruel.
    • H.R. 4145 -- Public Law 91-240
      An Act to provide for disposition of estates of intestate members of the Cherokee, Chickasaw, Choctaw, and Seminole Nations of Oklahoma dying without heirs.
    • H.R. 10912 -- Public Law 91-241
      An Act to amend title 38, United States Code, to liberalize the conditions under which the administrator of Veterans' Affairs is required to effect recoupment from disability compensation otherwise payable to certain disabled veterans.

    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 Edmund A. Gullion, Director, Citizens Committee for Peace with Freedom In Vietnam, and Ambassador Henry Cabot Lodge following a meeting of members of the committee with the President.

  • 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. I, Foundations of Foreign Policy, 1969-1972

    Foundations of Foreign Policy, 1969-1972

    • 66. Memorandum for the President’s File, Washington, May 7, 1970, 11:12 a.m.-12:32 p.m.

      Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, White House Special Files, President’s Office Files, Box 81, Memoranda for the President, May 3, 1970. No classification marking. Drafted and sent to the President by Edward L. Morgan, Deputy Assistant to the President for Domestic Affairs.

    Vol. II, Organization and Management of U.S. Foreign Policy, 1969-1972

    The Intelligence Community and the White House

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

    Foreign Economic Policy

    Vol. VI, Vietnam, January 1969-July 1970

    Vietnam, January 1969-July 1970

    • 282. Memorandum of Conversation, Washington, May 7, 1970, 2:30 p.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. XXIII, Arab-Israeli Dispute, 1969-1972

    The Cease-Fire Agreement

    • 112. Paper Prepared by the National Security Council Staff, Washington, May 7, 1970

      Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, NSC Institutional Files (H-Files), Box H–044, Senior Review Group Meetings, Review Group Soviet Pilots in Egypt 5/8/70. Secret; Nodis. All brackets are in the original.

    Vol. XXIX, Eastern Europe, 1969-1972

    Yugoslavia

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

    Iran 1970

    • 65. Memorandum From Harold Saunders of the National Security Council Staff to the President’s Assistant for International Economic Affairs (Flanigan), Washington, May 7, 1970

      Saunders informed Flanigan of the outcome of the annual Iranian-consortium negotiations, crediting Flanigan with the consortium’s greater flexibility.

      Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 601, Country Files, Middle East, Iran, Vol. II, 6/1/70–12/70. Secret; Exdis. Kissinger wrote on a copy of a May 8 memorandum from Flanigan to the President informing him of the agreement, “Since when does Saunders write memos to Flanigan?” The “French company” was CFP, the French member of the consortium, which had agreed to supply oil to Iran at a “quarter way” price, i.e., between cost and posted price, for Tehran to sell on its own. In another memorandum of May 8, Samuels observed to Flanigan that “this arrangement is extremely sensitive to the oil companies and could be explosive if it became known in the other oil producing countries.” (Ibid., RG 59, Central Files 1970–73, PET 6 IRAN)

  • 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-3476 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-3476-03-36, Presidential Assistant Daniel Patrick Moynihan sitting at his desk. 5/7/1970, unknown White House, office of Mr. Moynihan. Daniel Patrick Moynihan.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-3476-04, Portrait of Presidential Assistant Daniel Patrick Moynihan sitting at his desk. 5/7/1970, unknown White House, office of Mr. Moynihan. Daniel Patrick Moynihan.

    Roll WHPO-3477 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-3477-02-15, Presentation of paintings for President Nixon and Vice President Agnew during a visit of the Women's National National Replublican Club's National Council. 5/7/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, First Lady's Garden. National Council, Women's National National Replublican Club, Gift, Paintings, Mrs. John Welchel, Carol Finger, Mrs. Gordon Lamont, Thomas Manger, Katie Malone, Clement Conger, May Prince, Mrs. Henri Edion.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-3477-14, Clement Conger (White House curator), representing Richard Nixon and family, holds the ink-oil drawing "The Visitation" by Edion. Thomas Manger, representing Mr. & Mrs. Spiro Agnew, holds the ink-oil drawing "Horse Play" also by Edion. 5/7/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, First Lady's Garden. National Council, Women's National National Replublican Club, Gift, Paintings, Mrs. John Welchel, Carol Finger, Mrs. Gordon Lamont, Thomas Manger, Katie Malone, Clement Conger, May Prince, Mrs. Henri Edion.

    Roll WHPO-3478 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-3478-02-18, President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman seated outside on garden lawn whicker chairs, during a meeting. Flowers in bloom in foreground. 5/7/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, Rose Garden Patio. President Nixon, H.R. Haldeman.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-3478-10, President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman seated outside on garden lawn whicker chairs, during a meeting. Flowers in bloom in foreground. 5/7/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, Rose Garden Patio. President Nixon, H.R. Haldeman.

    Roll WHPO-3479 Photographer: Kightlinger, Jack | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-3479-03A-12A, Pat Nixon with Miss Linda Light, National Multiple Sclerosis Hope Chest Appeal. 5/7/1970, Washington, D.C. White House. Pat Nixon, Linda Light.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-3479-11A, Pat Nixon with Miss Linda Light, National Multiple Sclerosis Hope Chest Appeal. 5/7/1970, Washington, D.C. White House. Pat Nixon,Linda Light.

    Roll WHPO-3480 Photographer: Kightlinger, Jack | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-3480-03A-18A, Pat Nixon with Miss Linda Light, National Multiple Sclerosis Hope Chest Appeal. 5/7/1970, Washington, D.C. White House. Pat Nixon, Linda Light.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-3480-14A, Pat Nixon with Miss Linda Light, National Multiple Sclerosis Hope Chest Appeal. 5/7/1970, Washington, D.C. White House. Pat Nixon, Linda Light.

    Roll WHPO-3481 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-3481-02-09, President Nixon meeting with the Citizens Committee for Peace and Freedom in Vietnam. (Douglas Committee). 5/7/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, Cabinet Room. President Nixon, Gen. Bradley, George Meany, Henry Kissinger, Charles W. Colson.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-3481-09, President Nixon meeting with the Citizens Committee for Peace and Freedom in Vietnam, AKA the Douglas Committee. 5/7/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, Cabinet Room. President Nixon, Mary Pillsbury (MRs. Oswald B.) Lord, Geroge Meany; full list of attendess available in the PDD.

    Roll WHPO-3491 Photographer: Schumacher, Karl | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-3491-01-13, Miss Elsen poses in front of White House. 5/7/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, exterior. Miss Elsen.

  • 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.

    H - White House Staff Member Recordings

    • WHCA-SR-H-174
      Press briefing by Henry Cabot Lodge, Edmund Gullion, and the fact-finding Douglas Committee on Vietnam. (5/7/1970, Press Center, White House)

      Runtime: 30:00:00

      Keywords: Press conferences, news conferences, interviews, media

      Production credits: Audio feed supplied by WHCA; Recorded by KJM (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-3707
      "The Dick Cavett Show", Herb Klein interview, Pt. 1; John Kerry, Dean Jones, random TV clips, ending credits from "60 Minutes;" "Moon Landing" footage excerpt. Herbert Klein, Director of White House Communications; John Kerry, spokesman for Vietnam Veterans Against the War, Dean Jones, Dr. Christiaan Barnard
      The Department of Defense
      Runtime: 01:03:03
    • WHCA-3708
      "The Dick Cavett Show", Pt. 2 with Herb Klein and John Kerry (final half-hour of broadcast). Also includes a clip of Reverend Billy Graham on another episode of the Dick Cavett Show Senator Griffin.
      NBC
      Runtime: 00:32:20
    • WHCA-3712
      Weekly News Summary.
      All networks
      Runtime: 00:58:32

      11. Report on President Nixon's meeting with University Presidents. Time Code Start: 25:50. Keywords: Presidents, meetings, colleges, universities, executives, leaders. Network: CBS.

      13. Report on the Place for Protest. Time Code Start: 27:53. Keywords: demonstrations, rally, protesters, demonstraters, demonstrators, Vietnam War, anti-war. Network: CBS.

      15. Report on President Nixon's Meeting with University Presidents. Time Code Start: 29:26. Keywords: Presidents, meetings, colleges, universities, executives, leaders. Network: NBC.

      16. Report on dissent in the Cabinet. Time Code Start: 30:55. Keywords: Presidents, advisors,. Network: ABC.

Context (External Sources)