May 9, 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.

Addresses and Remarks

• The President's Discussion With College Students (6 Weekly Comp. Pres. Doc. 621, May 9, 1970)
  Report of the President's Remarks to Student Demonstrators During His Visit to the Lincoln Memorial.

Acts Approved by the President

• H.R. 13106 -- Public Law 91-242
  An Act to extend for four years the period of time during which certain requirements shall continue to apply with respect to applications for a license for an activity which may affect the resources of the Hudson Riverway, and for other purposes.
• H.R. 13183 -- Private Law 91-88
  An Act for the relief of the heirs at law of Tomosuke Uyemura and Chiyo Uyemura, his wife.
• H.R. 13959 -- Public Law 91-244
  An Act to provide for the striking of medals in commemoration of the many contributions to the founding and early development of the State of Texas and the city of San Antonio by Jose Antonio Navarro.
• H.R. 14896 -- Public Law 91-243
  An Act to amend the Act of October 15, 1966 (80 Stat. 915), establishing a program for the preservation of additional historic properties throughout the Nation, and for other purposes.

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 Saturday, May 9, 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 09 May 1970

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Vol. VI, Vietnam, January 1969-July 1970

Vietnam, January 1969-July 1970

• 285. Telegram From the Department of State to the Embassy in Cambodia, Washington, May 9, 1970, 1945Z

  Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Files 1970–73, POL 27 CAMB/KHMER. Top Secret; Nodis; Khmer; Priority. Repeated to Saigon, MACV, and CINCPAC. Drafted on May 8 by Green and Johnson; cleared with Kissinger, in draft with Rogers, and in substance with Laird; and approved by Johnson.

Vol. XXXIV, National Security Policy, 1969-1972

The Defense Budget and Safeguard Phase III

• 141. National Security Decision Memorandum 59, Washington, May 9, 1970

  Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 363, Subject Files, NSDMs, Nos. 51–96. Top Secret.

• 142. National Security Decision Memorandum 60, Washington, May 9, 1970

  Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 363, Subject Files, NSDMs, Nos. 51–96. Top Secret.

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

Iran 1970

• 66. Memorandum From the Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security Affairs (Nutter) to Secretary of Defense Laird, Washington, May 9, 1970

  Nutter provided Laird a detailed analysis of the Iranian FMS credit program and its probable cost to the U.S. Government.
  
  Source: Washington National Records Center, OSD Files, FRC 330–76–067, Box 73, Iran 1970, Iran 400.137. Secret. A note on the memorandum indicated that Laird saw it.

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

Libya

• 57. Telegram 70798 From the Department of State to the Embassy in Libya, Washington, May 9, 1970, 1748Z

  Secretary of State Rogers instructed Ambassador Joseph Palmer to inform the Libyan Government that while no decision had yet been made about the F–5 sale, the United States was prepared to accept five Libyan pilots for F–5 training.
  
  Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Files 1970–73, POL LIBYA–US. Secret. Drafted by Palmer; cleared by J, AF, AF/N, NEA, L, PM, DOD/ISA, SAFUSI, and Joint Staff; and approved by Rogers. Repeated to Benghazi, CINCEUR, CINCUSAFE, 16th AF TORREJON, and CHMAAG Tripoli.

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-3485 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: B&W

• Frame(s): WHPO-3485-02-03, Vietnam Moratorium Day Protest demonstrations. A dark haired bearded man is tied to a cross in a mock crucifixion. The cross stands amid student protestors at a demonstration on The Ellipse in Washington, D.C. [Also see 306-PSD-70-1342 (&1345) - sunrise at Lincoln Memorial w/related dup. negs.]. 5/9/1970, Washington, D.C. The Ellipse. unidentified protestors.
• Frame(s): WHPO-3485-04-21, Vietnam Moratorium Day Protest demonstrations. White House staff members speaking with protestors at a student demonstration on The Ellipse in Washington, D.C. [Also see 306-PSD-70-1342 (&1345) - sunrise at Lincoln Memorial w/related dup. negs.]. 5/9/1970, Washington, D.C. The Ellipse. unidentified White House staff members, unidentified protestors.

Roll WHPO-3486 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: B&W

• Frame(s): WHPO-3486-00A-02A, 04A, 07A, 09A-10A, Vietnam Moratorium Day Protest demonstrations. Student protestors at a demonstration on The Ellipse. [Also see 306-PSD-70-1342 (&1345) - sunrise at Lincoln Memorial w/related dup. negs.]. 5/9/1970, Washington, D.C. The Ellipse. unknown.
• Frame(s): WHPO-3486-03A, Vietnam Moratorium Day Protest demonstrations. A dark haired bearded African American man can be seen tied to a cross in a mock crucifixion, standing amid student protestors at a demonstration on The Ellipse in Washington, D.C. [Also see 306-PSD-70-1342 (&1345) - sunrise at Lincoln Memorial w/related dup. negs.]. 5/9/1970, Washington, D.C. The Ellipse. unidentified protestors.
• Frame(s): WHPO-3486-05A-06A, 08A, Vietnam Moratorium Day Protest demonstrations. White House staff members speaking with protestors at a student demonstration on The Ellipse in Washington, D.C. [Also see 306-PSD-70-1342 (&1345) - sunrise at Lincoln Memorial w/related dup. negs.]. 5/9/1970, Washington, D.C. The Ellipse. unidentified White House staff members, unidentified protestors.
• Frame(s): WHPO-3486-10A, Vietnam Moratorium Day Protest demonstrations. Three Security or plain clothes police officers (possibly) with a man in dark clothing, walking from three large unmarked buses parked at a student demonstration on The Ellipse in Washington, D.C. [Also see 306-PSD-70-1342 (&1345) - sunrise at Lincoln Memorial w/related dup. negs.]. 5/9/1970, Washington, D.C. The Ellipse. unidentified security or police officers.

Roll WHPO-3487 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

• Frame(s): WHPO-3487-01-02, Vietnam Moratorium Day Protest demonstrations. White House staff members speaking with protestors at a student demonstration on The Ellipse in Washington, D.C. [Also see 306-PSD-70-1342 (&1345) - sunrise at Lincoln Memorial w/related dup. negs.]. 5/9/1970, Washington, D.C. The Ellipse. unidentified White House staff members, unidentified protestors.
• Frame(s): WHPO-3487-03, 06-10, Vietnam Moratorium Day Protest demonstrations. White House staff member being interviewed by a TV or radio reporter holding a microphone at a student demonstration on The Ellipse in Washington, D.C. [Also see 306-PSD-70-1342 (&1345) - sunrise at Lincoln Memorial w/related dup. negs.]. 5/9/1970, Washington, D.C. The Ellipse. unidentified White House staff members, TV or radio news reporter, unidentified protestors.
• Frame(s): WHPO-3487-04-05, Vietnam Moratorium Day Protest demonstrations. White House staff member being interviewed, in front of a star and marijuana leaf flag, by a TV or radio news reporter holding a microphone at a student demonstration on The Ellipse in Washington, D.C. [Also see 306-PSD-70-1342 (&1345) - sunrise at Lincoln Memorial w/related dup. negs.]. 5/9/1970, Washington, D.C. The Ellipse. unidentified White House staff members, TV or radio news reporter, unidentified protestors.

Roll WHPO-3488 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

• Frame(s): WHPO-3488-01A-28A, Vietnam Moratorium Day Protest demonstrations. Student demonstration on The Ellipse. [Also see 306-PSD-70-1342 (&1345) - sunrise at Lincoln Memorial w/related dup. negs.]. 5/9/1970, Washington, D.C. The Ellipse. unknown.

Roll WHPO-3489 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

• Frame(s): WHPO-3489-02-04, President Nixon standing in a hallway speaking with Henry Kissinger and unidentified White House staff members. 5/9/1970, Washington, D.C. unidentified building. President Nixon, Henry Kissinger, unidentified White House staff members, unidentified protestors.
• Frame(s): WHPO-3489-05-08, Vietnam Moratorium Day Protest demonstrations. White House staff member being interviewed by a TV or radio reporter holding a microphone at a student demonstration on The Ellipse in Washington, D.C. [Also see 306-PSD-70-1342 (&1345) - sunrise at Lincoln Memorial w/related dup. negs.]. 5/9/1970, Washington, D.C. The Ellipse. unidentified White House staff members, TV or radio news reporter, unidentified protestors.
• Frame(s): WHPO-3489-09-11, 16-30, Vietnam Moratorium Day Protest demonstrations. White House staff members speaking with protestors at a student demonstration on The Ellipse in Washington, D.C. [Also see 306-PSD-70-1342 (&1345) - sunrise at Lincoln Memorial w/related dup. negs.]. 5/9/1970, Washington, D.C. The Ellipse. unidentified White House staff members, unidentified protestors.
• Frame(s): WHPO-3489-12, Vietnam Moratorium Day Protest demonstrations. Senators Jacob Javits and Edward Brooke speak with protestors at a student demonstration on The Ellipse in Washington, D.C.. 5/9/1970, Washington, D.C. The Ellipse. Jacob Javits, Edward Brooke.
• Frame(s): WHPO-3489-13-15, Vietnam Moratorium Day Protest demonstrations.A dark haired bearded African American man can be seen tied to a cross, in a mock crucifixion, standing amid protestors at a student demonstration on The Ellipse in Washington, D.C. [Also see 306-PSD-70-1342 (&1345) - sunrise at Lincoln Memorial w/related dup. negs.]. 5/9/1970, Washington, D.C. The Ellipse. unidentified protestors.
• Frame(s): WHPO-3489-15, Vietnam Moratorium Day Protest demonstrations. A dark haired bearded African American man tied to a cross in a mock crucifixion, set near a TV crew newscaster's mobile van, where a commentator sits on a platform speaking into a microphone during a student protest demonstration on The Ellipse in Washington, D.C. [See Also: 306-PSD-70-1342 (&1345) - sunrise at Lincoln Memorial w/related dup. negs.]. 5/9/1970, Washington, D.C. The Ellipse. unidentified protestors.

Roll WHPO-3490 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

• Frame(s): WHPO-3490-01A, President Nixon, H.R. Haldeman and two unidentified staff members walking away from the Executive Office (EOB) building area. 5/9/1970, Washington, D.C. The Ellipse. President Nixon, H.R. Haldeman, unidentified staff.
• Frame(s): WHPO-3490-02A-04A, Vietnam Moratorium Day Protest demonstrations. Washington, D. C. Mayor Walter Washington speaking with an unidentified man at a student demonstration on The Ellipse in Washington, D.C. [Also see 306-PSD-70-1342 (&1345) - sunrise at Lincoln Memorial w/related dup. negs.]. 5/9/1970, Washington, D.C. The Ellipse. Walter Washington, unidentified protestors.
• Frame(s): WHPO-3490-05A, Vietnam Moratorium Day Protest demonstrations. Guitar player dressed in Hippie clothing unlike the students around him, singing during a student demonstration on The Ellipse in Washington, D.C. [Also see 306-PSD-70-1342 (&1345) - sunrise at Lincoln Memorial w/related dup. negs.]. 5/9/1970, Washington, D.C. The Ellipse. unidentified protestors.
• Frame(s): WHPO-3490-06A-17A, Vietnam Moratorium Day Protest demonstrations. White House staff members speaking with protestors at a student demonstration on The Ellipse in Washington, D.C. [Also see 306-PSD-70-1342 (&1345) - sunrise at Lincoln Memorial w/related dup. negs.]. 5/9/1970, Washington, D.C. The Ellipse. unidentified White House staff members, unidentified protestors.
• Frame(s): WHPO-3490-13A, Vietnam Moratorium Day Protest demonstrations. Congressional campaigner Bella Abzug (in signature hat) stands next to Peace Activist Dr. Benjamin Spock (wearing a ban the bomb peace symbol tie) being interviewed by a news reporter with a microphone amid a crowd at the Ellipse in Washington, D.C. [Also see 306-PSD-70-1342 (&1345) - sunrise at Lincoln Memorial w/related dup. negs.]. 5/9/1970, Washington, D.C. The Ellipse. Bella Abzug, Dr. Benjamin Spock, unidentified news reporter with microphone, protestors.

Roll WHPO-3494 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: B&W

• Frame(s): WHPO-3494-02-03, Vietnam Moratorium Day Protest demonstrations. Student demonstrations. [Also see 306-PSD-70-1342 (&1345) - sunrise at Lincoln Memorial w/related dup. negs.]. 5/9/1970, Washington, D.C. Executive Office Building (EOB). Students, crowd.
• Frame(s): WHPO-3494-04, National Guard troops sitting on the floor against each side of a hallway in the Executive Office building (EOB). 5/9/1970, Washington, D.C. Executive Office Building (EOB). military troops.
• Frame(s): WHPO-3494-04-09, Vietnam Moratorium Day Protest demonstrations. National Guard troops sitting and laying on the floor in an Executive Office building (EOB) hallway. 5/9/1970, Washington, D.C. Executive Office Building (EOB). military troops.
• Frame(s): WHPO-3494-05, Vietnam Moratorium Day Protest demonstrations. Three National Guard troops look toward the camera while remaining troop members sleep on the floor in an Executive Office building (EOB) hallway. 5/9/1970, Washington, D.C. Executive Office Building (EOB). military troops.
• Frame(s): WHPO-3494-06, National Guard troops sitting and laying on the floor in an Executive Office (EOB) building hallway. 5/9/1970, Washington, D.C. Executive Office Building (EOB). military troops.
• Frame(s): WHPO-3494-07, National Guard troops sitting and laying on the floor in an Executive Office Building (EOB)hallway. 5/9/1970, Washington, D.C. Executive Office Building (EOB). military troops.
• Frame(s): WHPO-3494-08, One National Guard trooper laying on the floor sleeping while holding a rifle across his chest in an Executive Office building (EOB) hallway. 5/9/1970, Washington, D.C. Executive Office Building (EOB). military troops.
• Frame(s): WHPO-3494-09, National Guard troops laying on the floor in an Executive Office building (EOB) hallway. Some hold rifles with bayonets. 5/9/1970, Washington, D.C. Executive Office Building (EOB). military troops.

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.

B - Vice-Presidential (Agnew and Ford)

• WHCA-SR-B-068
  Remarks at dedication of Stone Mountain Confederate Monument-Stone Mountain, GA. (5/9/1970)
  
  Runtime: 25:00:00
  
  Original Format: 1/4-inch reel-to-reel audiotape. Original source type: Original.

H - White House Staff Member Recordings

• WHCA-SR-H-177
  Press briefing by Ronald Ziegler and Henry Kissinger. (5/9/1970, Press Center, White House)
  
  Runtime: 54:00:00
  
  Keywords: Press conferences, news conferences, interviews, media, press secretary
  
  Production credits: Audio feed supplied by WHCA; Recorded by ADS (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-3713
  ABC Special - "A Day of Dissent".
  ABC
  Runtime: 00:32:00
• WHCA-3714
  CBS Special - "Colleges, Cambodia and Confrontation".
  All networks
  Runtime: 01:00:27
• WHCA-3725
  Weekly News Summary.
  All networks
  Runtime: 01:03:20
  
  1. Report on Cambodia. Time Code Start: 00:40. Keywords: Cambodia, Vietnam War. Network: CBS.
  
  2. Vice President Agnew's speech at Boise, Idaho. Time Code Start: 01:59. Keywords: Vice Presidents, speeches. Network: CBS.
  
  3. Vice President Agnew's speech at Stone Mountain, Georgia. Time Code Start: 03:42. Keywords: Vice Presidents, speeches. Network: CBS.
  
  4. President Nixon's News Conference. Time Code Start: 06:04. Keywords: Presidents, speeches, statements, media, press conferences, news conferences, interviews. Network: NBC.
  
  5. Vice President Agnew's speech at Boise, Idaho. Time Code Start: 08:46. Keywords: Vice Presidents, speeches. Network: NBC.

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