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November 2, 1970

Introduction

This almanac page for Monday, November 2, 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 San Clemente, California

  • 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

    • Riverside, California (6 Weekly Comp. Pres. Doc. 1540, November 2, 1970)
      The President's Informal Remarks to Reporters Upon Arrival at the Riverside Airport.
    • Riverside, California (6 Weekly Comp. Pres. Doc. 1541, November 2, 1970)
      The President's Informal remarks to Students of the John Adams Elementary School.

    Appointments and Nominations

    Statements by the President

    • Federal Health Services (6 Weekly Comp. Pres. Doc. 1541, November 2, 1970)
      Statement by the President Upon Signing Bill Extending the Authorizations of Four Programs of Federal Assistance.
    • Richard Cardinal Cushing (6 Weekly Comp. Pres. Doc. 1542, November 2, 1970)
      Statement by the President on the Death of the Retired Archbishop of Boston.

    Acts Approved by the President

    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 today announced the appointment of Neils M. Evens to be a member on the part of the United States on the International Pacific Halibut Commission.

  • 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

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

    The Intelligence Community and the White House

    Vol. V, United Nations, 1969-1972

    Chinese Representation in the United Nations

    Vol. XX, Southeast Asia, 1969-1972

    Indonesia

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

    Persian Gulf States

    Vol. XXXII, SALT I, 1969-1972

    From Stalemate to Breakthrough, August 24, 1970-May 20, 1971

    • 113. National Security Decision Memorandum 90, Washington, November 2, 1970

      Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, NSC Institutional Files (H-Files), Box H–208, National Security Decision Memoranda, NSDMs 51–100. Top Secret; Nodis; SALT. Copies were sent to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the senior members of the U.S. SALT Delegation.

    Vol. E-1, Documents on Global Issues, 1969-1972

    U.S. Policy Towards Terrorism, Hijacking of Aircraft, and Attacks on Civil Aviation: U.S. Response to Hijackings by the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine and Additional Anti-Hijacking Measures, September 1970-June 1972

    • 81. Circular Telegram From the Department of State to the Embassy in Ethiopia and 38 Other Posts, Washington, November 2, 1970

      Posts were asked to invite host governments to attend the Washington Conference on International Air Transportation Security scheduled for January 1971.

      Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Files 1970-73, AV 12. Limited Official Use. Repeated to Brasilia, Melbourne, Montreal for U.S. ICAO representative, Karachi, and NATO. Drafted by Gravatt (E/OA/AVP) and R. P. Boyle (FAA), cleared in ARA, EA, EUR, NEA, OIC, AFI, and by Silberstein.

    International Cooperation in Space, 1969-1972

    • 245. Memorandum From the President’s Assistant for National Security Affairs (Kissinger) to President Nixon, Washington, November 2, 1970

      Kissinger reported on the positive results of the U.S.-Soviet technical meeting on compatible docking equipment.

      Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 392, Subject Files, Space Programs, 1970. No classification marking. Sent for information. Attached but not published at Tab A was an October 25 letter from Low to Kissinger. Nixon placed an exclamation point next to the second paragraph.

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

    Nigerian Civil War

    • 201. National Intelligence Estimate 64.2–70 Prepared in the Central Intelligence Agency, Washington, November 2, 1970

      The estimate examined the “Prospects for Postwar Nigeria.” It noted that relations with the United States were improving, but that Nigeria emerged from the war with a heightened sense of national pride mixed with anti-foreign sentiment. Major General Gowon, Chairman of the Supreme Military Council of Nigeria, and others in the top military ranks had taken the recent U.S. affirmative response to their military training requests as an indication of U.S. support for, and interest in, Nigeria.

      Source: Central Intelligence Agency Files, DDI Files, Job 79R–01012A, Box 391, Folder 5. Secret; Controlled Dissem.

  • 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-5007 Photographer: Schumacher, Karl | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-5007-01A-21A, Vice President Agnew, Judy Agnew on return trip to Washington aboard Michelle 2. 11/2/1970, Michelle 2, interior unknown. Spiro Agnew, Judy Agnew, members of press and Campaign 70 party.

    Roll WHPO-5008 Photographer: Schumacher, Karl | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-5008-, On board plane on return trip to Washington during Campaign 70. 11/2/1970, In route to Washington Undetermined. Unidentified members of party on returning flight from Campaign 70.

    Roll WHPO-5009 Photographer: Schumacher, Karl | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-5009-03A-28A, Vice President Agnew and Judy Agnew on campaign trip to Boise, Idaho. 11/2/1970, Boise, Idaho unknown. Spiro Agnew, Judy Agnew, rally participants.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-5009-29A-36A, Vice President Agnew and Judy Agnew at airport in Boise, Idaho. 11/2/1970, Boise, Idaho Boise Airport. Vice President and Mrs. Agnew.

    Roll WHPO-5020 Photographer: Schumaker, Byron | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-5020-01-26, President Nixon and Patricia Nixon in Riverside Convalescent Home. 11/2/1970, Riverside, California Beverly Manor Convalescent Home. President Nixon, Patricia Nixon, convalescent patients, and members of the press.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-5020-27-32, President Nixon boarding the presidential helicopter at Riverside Airport. 11/2/1970, Riverside, California Riverside Airport. President Nixon, reporters and members of the press.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-5020-32A, President Nixon waving from the door of the presidential helicopter parked at Riverside Airport. 11/2/1970, Riverside, California Riverside Airport. President Nixon.

    Roll WHPO-5021 Photographer: Schumaker, Byron | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-5021-, President Nixon visits John Adams Elementary School in Riverside, California. 11/2/1970, Riverside, California John Adams Elementary School. President Nixon, Tricia Nixon, staff and students of the John Adams Elementary School.

    Roll WHPO-5028 Photographer: Schumaker, Byron | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-5028-01A-06A, President Nixon and Tricia Nixon visit with the President's aunt Mrs. Edith Timberlake at Beverly Manor Convalescent Home. 11/2/1970, Riverside, California Beverly Manor Convalescent Home. President Nixon, Tricia Nixon, Mrs. Edith Timberlake.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-5028-03A, President Nixon and Tricia Nixon visit with the President's aunt Mrs. Edith Timberlake at Beverly Manor Convalescent Home. 11/2/1970, Riverside, California Beverly Manor Convalescent Home. President Nixon, Tricia Nixon, Mrs. Edith Timberlake.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-5028-07A-10A, President Nixon greeted at Riverside Airport by State Assemblyman, Victor Veysey, candidate for the 38th Congressional District. 11/2/1970, Riverside, California Riverside Airport. President Nixon, Victor Veysey.

    Roll WHPO-5030 Photographer: Kightlinger, Jack | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-5030-, Pat Nixon makes campaign appearance in San Diego for Senator George Murphy. 11/2/1970, San Diego, California unknown. Pat Nixon, Senator George Murphy.

    Roll WHPO-5031 Photographer: Kightlinger, Jack | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-5031-, Pat Nixon campaigns for Senator George Murphy in San Diego. 11/2/1970, San Diego, California unknown. Pat Nixon, Senator George Murphy, rally participants.

  • 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.

    P - Formal Presidential Remarks

    • WHCA-SR-P-701101
      Impromptu remarks at riverside, Cal. airport and motorcade. (11/2/1970)

      Runtime: 4:06

      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-3931
      "Firing Line".
      CBS
      Runtime: 1:00
    • WHCA-3932
      "Today" Show with Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson. Abba Eban, Ambassador to the United States from Israel.
      Southern Educational Communications Association
      Runtime: 1:00
    • WHCA-3933
      Paid Political Announcements: Nixon at Phoenix, Muskie Rebuttal. paid political broadcasts from the 1970 "mid-term" congressional election campaign Mrs. Lyndon Johnson "Ladybird".
      NBC
      Runtime: 00:33:00
    • WHCA-3934
      "The David Frost Show" with Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson "Ladybird". Richard Nixon.
      RNC, DNC
      Runtime: 01:36:00
    • WHCA-3935
      "Realities - A Focus On Congressional Elections". Former First Lady Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson "Ladybird".
      Group W Productions
      Runtime: 1:00
    • WHCA-3964
      Weekly News Summary, Tape I.
      All networks
      Runtime: 1:00

      14. Film reports on 1970 election races in New York, Tennessee, Ohio, Illinois and California. Time Code Start: 17:09. Keywords: elections, candidates, campaigns, campaigning, voting, results. Network: ABC.

      15. Report on President Nixon, Muskie television statements. Time Code Start: 23:52. Keywords: Presidents, Presidential elections, campaigns, campaigning, candidates. Network: ABC.

      16. Howard K. Smith: Commentary on the issues in campaign 1970. Time Code Start: 25:26. Keywords: elections, campaigns, campaigning, candidates. Network: ABC.

      17. Update on last minute campaign activity. Time Code Start: 27:23. Keywords: elections, campaigns, campaigning, candidates. Network: NBC.

      18. President Nixon's Navy friends. Time Code Start: 32:43. Keywords: Presidents, Naval, military, leaders. Network: NBC.

      19. Report on Campaign 1970. Time Code Start: 33:29. Keywords: elections, campaigns, campaigning, candidates. Network: CBS.

      20. Eric Sevareid commnetary on the final day of the 1970 Campaign. Time Code Start: 35:55. Keywords: elections, campaigns, campaigning, candidates. Network: CBS.

      22. Film report on President Nixon's last day campaigning. Time Code Start: 38:34. Keywords: Presidents, travel, trips, Nixon trips, domestic, elections, campaigns, campaigning, candidates. Network: CBS.

Context (External Sources)