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November 12, 1970

Introduction

This almanac page for Thursday, November 12, 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.

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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 Residence of Ambassador Thomas Watson, Paris, France

  • 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

    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 at the Elyse Palace in Paris with President Georges Pompidou of France following memorial services for General Charles de Gaulle.
    • The President attended a reception given by the French Government at the Elysee Palace for heads of state and other government representatives who had attended memorial services for General de Gaulle at Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris.

  • 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.

    No Federal Register published on this date

  • Argued

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. XVII, China, 1969-1972

    China, 1970

    • 95. National Intelligence Estimate, Washington, November 12, 1970

      Source: National Archives, RG 59, INR/EAP Files: Lot 90 D 110, National Intelligence Estimates, NIE 13–7–70. Secret; Controlled Dissem. According to a note on the covering sheet, the Central Intelligence Agency and intelligence organizations of the Departments of State and Defense, AEC, and NSA participated in the preparation of this estimate. All members of the USIB concurred with the estimate on November 12 except for the representative from the FBI, who abstained on the grounds that the subject was outside his jurisdiction. For the full text of this NIE, see Tracking the Dragon, pp. 583–599.

    Vol. XXI, Chile, 1969-1973

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

    Vol. XLI, Western Europe; NATO, 1969-1972

    France

    • 147. Memorandum of Conversation, Paris, November 12, 1970

      Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 677, Country Files—Europe, France, Vol. VII. Secret; Sensitive. The meeting took place at the Elysée Palace.

    Italy

    • 200. National Intelligence Estimate, Washington, November 12, 1970

      Source: Central Intelligence Agency, History Staff Files. Secret/Controlled Dissem. Supersedes NIE 24–69. (Ibid.)

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

    Tunisia

    • 149. Memorandum of Conversation, Washington, November 12, 1970, 3 p.m.

      Source: Washington National Records Center, OASD/ISA Files, Box 24, FRC 73-A-1975, Tunisia 1970, 000.1, Jan—. Secret

    Vol. E-10, Documents on American Republics, 1969-1972

    Brazil

    • 129. Telegram 517 From the Embassy in Brazil to the Department of State, November 12, 1970, 1845Z., November 12, 1970, 1845Z

      Ambassador Rountree reported a conversation with Brazilian Foreign Minister Gibson on the 200-mile limit, soluble coffee issues, and allegations of excesses by the Brazilian police.

      Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 768, Country Files, Latin America, Argentina, 1969–August 31, 1971. Confidential. Although the United States maintained an office in Brasilia since 1960, when the city was made the capital of Brazil, Rountree was the first United States Ambassador to maintain his embassy there rather than in Rio de Janeiro. This telegram was attached to Document 31.

    Vol. E-16, Documents on Chile, 1969-1973

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

    • 38. Memorandum From Director of Central Intelligence Helms to President Nixon, Washington, November 12, 1970

      Summary: Helms offered a post-mortem on the Chilean election and suggested that even with the risks inherent with greater U.S. involvement, the outcome might have been more favorable.

      Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 774, Country Files, Latin America, Chile, Vol. II. Secret.

  • 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-5050 Photographer: Schumacher, Karl | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-5050-03-25, Judy Agnew and friends at the Agnew residence. 11/12/1970, Washington, D.C. Agnew Residence. Mrs. Agnew, friends.

    Roll WHPO-5052 Photographer: Schumacher, Karl | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-5052-05A-36A, Party for Marie Smith. 11/12/1970, Washington, D.C. White House. Marie Smith, guests.

    Roll WHPO-5053 Photographer: Schumacher, Karl | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-5053-03A-28A, Party for Marie Smith. 11/12/1970, Washington, D.C. White House. Marie Smith, guests.

    Roll WHPO-5054 Photographer: Schumacher, Karl | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-5054-02-34, Close-up portraits of John Martin. 11/12/1970, unknown unknown. John Martin.

    Roll WHPO-5055 Photographer: Schumacher, Karl | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-5055-02-20, Portraits of Charles West and Charles Stuart. 11/12/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, South Lawn. Charles West, Charles Stuart.

    Roll WHPO-5057 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-5057-02, President Nixon speaking with bishops and clergy ouside a double door entrance to Notre Dame Cathedral before entering to attend the funeral memorial service for General Charles de Gaulle in Paris. 11/12/1970, Paris, France Notre Dame Cathedral. President Nixon, unidentified bishops and clergy, military honor guards with swords up, guests.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-5057-02-23, President Nixon, with other heads of state, attending the funeral memorial service for General Charles de Gaulle in Paris at Notre Dame Cathedral. 11/12/1970, Paris, France Notre Dame Cathedral. President Nixon, unidentified bishops and clergy, military honor guards with swords up, guests.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-5057-09, President Nixon seated with many heads of state attending the funeral memorial service for General Charles de Gaulle in Paris at Notre Dame Cathedral. 11/12/1970, Paris, France Notre Dame Cathedral. President Nixon, heads of state, choir, guests.

    Roll WHPO-5058 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-5058-01A-07A, President Nixon walking with Georges Pompidou at Elysee Palace. 11/12/1970, Paris, France Elysee Palace. President Nixon, President Georges Pompidou, interpreters.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-5058-02, President Nixon shaking hands with a head of state or Ambassador (not President Georges Pompidou) as he exits his limousine in the courtyard of Elysee Palace. News Photographers stand in a semi circle around the entrance area. View looking down from above 2nd floor. 11/12/1970, Paris, France Elysee Palace. President Nixon, reporters and photographers of the press, honor guard, officials, interpreters.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-5058-08, President Nixon standing with Georges Pompidou, Ambassador to France Arthur K. Watson, and other officials at an entrance to Elysee Palace. 11/12/1970, Paris, France Elysee Palace. President Nixon, President Georges Pompidou, Ambassador Arthur K. Watson, interpreters.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-5058-10A-13A, President Nixon attending luncheon at Ambassador Watson's residence. 11/12/1970, Paris, France Ambassador Watson's residence. President Nixon, Ambassador Watson, luncheon guests.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-5058-15A-16A, President Nixon visiting with American Embassy employees. 11/12/1970, Paris, France The American Embassy. President Nixon, Embassy employees.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-5058-17A-18A, President Nixon's staff on Air Force One (AF1). 11/12/1970, En route from Paris, France Air Force One, interior. Staff Members.

    Roll WHPO-5059 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-5059-01A, President Nixon attending the funeral memorial service for General Charles de Gaulle in Paris at Notre Dame Cathedral. 11/12/1970, Paris, France Notre Dame Cathedral. President Nixon, greeters.

  • 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-161
      Remarks at the RNC dinner-Sheraton Park Hotel, Wash., DC. (11/12/1970)

      Runtime: 30:00:00

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

    H - White House Staff Member Recordings

    • WHCA-SR-H-294
      Press briefing by Ronald Ziegler with pool report by Robert Semple, in Paris. (11/12/1970, Hotel George V, Paris, France)

      Runtime: 43:00:00

      Keywords: Press conferences, news conferences, interviews, media, press secretary

      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.
    • WHCA-SR-H-295
      Press briefing by Ronald Ziegler with pool report by Robert Semple and Bonnie Angelo, in Paris. (11/12/1970, Hotel George V, Paris, France)

      Runtime: 18:00

      Keywords: Press conferences, news conferences, interviews, media, press secretary

      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.

    P - Formal Presidential Remarks

    • WHCA-SR-P-701106
      Remarks by President Nixon on arrival at Orly airport in Paris. (11/12/1970)

      Runtime: 1:09

      Original Format: 1/4-inch reel-to-reel audiotape. Original source type: Original.
    • WHCA-SR-P-701107
      Remarks by President Nixon at Paris Embassy to employees and families with Ambassador David Bruce. (11/12/1970)

      Runtime: 7:01

      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-3971
      President Charles de Gaulle Funeral I; (Nixon present); daytime soap opera footage; TV commercials.
      NBC
      Runtime: 01:04:48
    • WHCA-3972
      President Charles de Gaulle Funeral II; (with President Nixon, Sec. Rogers, & Henry Kissinger); Cartoon show footage of "The Atom". Richard Nixon and world leaders.
      NBC
      Runtime: 01:07:08
    • WHCA-3973
      President Charles de Gaulle Funeral III; & first part of "Today" Show with Funeral Coverage I. Secretary of State William P. Rogers, Advisor to the President for National Security Henry A. Kissinger, world leaders and dignitaries.
      NBC
      Runtime: 1:00
    • WHCA-3974
      "Today" Show with President Charles de Gaulle Funeral II.
      NBC
      Runtime: 1:00
    • WHCA-3975
      "Today" Show with President Charles de Gaulle Funeral III.
      NBC
      Runtime: 1:00
    • WHCA-3976
      Today" Show with President Charles de Gaulle Funeral IV".
      NBC
      Runtime: 1:00
    • WHCA-3977
      "CBS Morning News" with Special on President Charles de Gaulle Funeral I.
      NBC
      Runtime: 1:00
    • WHCA-3978
      "CBS Morning News" with Special on President Charles de Gaulle Funeral II.
      CBS
      Runtime: 1:00
    • WHCA-3979
      "CBS Morning News" with Special on President Charles de Gaulle Funeral III.
      CBS
      Runtime: 1:00
    • WHCA-3980
      "CBS Morning News" with Special on President Charles de Gaulle Funeral IV.
      CBS
      Runtime: 1:00
    • WHCA-3981
      ABC Special on President Charles de Gaulle Funeral.
      CBS
      Runtime: 1:00
    • WHCA-3983
      Weekly News Summary.
      All networks
      Runtime: 1:00

      28. Smith/Clark: Senator Goodell's goodbye. Time Code Start: 43:22. Keywords: Senators, elections, campaigns, campaigning, candidates, speeches, losses, defeats. Network: ABC.

      29. Reynolds: Commentary on the aftermath of the elections. Time Code Start: 45:11. Keywords: elections, candidates, campaigns, campaigning, voting, results. Network: ABC.

      30. Chancellor: President Nixon in Paris, France. Time Code Start: 47:20. Keywords: Paris Peace Talks, Vietnam War, treaty, treaties, negotiations, Presidents, travel, trips, Nixon trips, international. Network: NBC.

      31. Chancellor: Senator Goodell's goodbye. Time Code Start: 49:26. Keywords: Senators, elections, campaigns, campaigning, candidates, speeches, losses, defeats. Network: NBC.

      32. Chancellor/Kiker: President Nixon in Paris, France to visit French President George Pompidou and American negotiator David Bruce. Time Code Start: 49:57. Keywords: Paris Peace Talks, Vietnam War, treaty, treaties, negotiations, Presidents, travel, trips, Nixon trips, international. Network: NBC.

      33. Cronkite/Collingwood: The DeGaulle funeral (former President of France). Time Code Start: 51:28. Keywords: Europe, France, Presidents, death memorials, burials, internments, religious services, funerals. Network: CBS.

Context (External Sources)