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November 23, 1970

Introduction

This almanac page for Monday, November 23, 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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Next Date: Tuesday, November 24, 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.

    Appointments and Nominations

    • Postal Rate Commission (6 Weekly Comp. Pres. Doc. 1594, November 23, 1970)
      Announcement of Appointment of Two New Members and Designation of Chairman.

    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 His Excellency Agha Hilaly, Ambassador of Pakistan, following his meeting with the President on relief efforts in East Pakistan.

    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.

    • Representatives of the National Association of Counties met with the President in the Cabinet Room at the White House.
    • Executives of the Baptist World Alliance met with the President at the White House.
    • Jesus M. Vargas, Secretary General of the Southeast Asia Treaty Organization, met with the President at the White House.
    • Ambassador Agha Hilaly of Pakistan met with the President at the White House to discuss international relief efforts following the cyclone which struck East Pakistan.
    • The President has accepted the resignation of Myron Tribus as Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Science and Technology, effective November 30, 1970.

  • 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

  • The Congressional Record is the official daily record of the debates and proceedings of the U.S. Congress.

  • Decided

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

    International Monetary Policy, 1969-1972

    Vol. V, United Nations, 1969-1972

    Chinese Representation in the United Nations

    Vol. VII, Vietnam, July 1970-January 1972

    Planning and Decisions for Operations in Cambodia and Laos, October 9, 1970-February 7, 1971

    Vol. XIX, Part 2, Japan, 1969-1972

    December 1969-March 1971: Relations After the First Nixon-Sato Summit

    • 60. Memorandum From the Executive Secretary of the Department of State (Eliot) to the President’s Assistant for National Security Affairs (Kissinger), Washington, November 23, 1970

      Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 535, Country Files, Far East, Japan, Vol. III, 7/70 to Dec 70. Secret; Exdis. Under a November 25 covering memorandum, Holdridge forwarded this as an information memorandum to Kissinger. Kissinger initialed Holdridge’s November 25 memorandum, which summarized Eliot’s memorandum, and commented that the political impact within Japan of reductions in the U.S. military presence would be mixed: the firings of Japanese employees in rural areas would have negative effects, whereas the reduced number of bases would lessen the frictions produced by U.S. military involvement in Japan. (Ibid.)

    Vol. XXIX, Eastern Mediterranean, 1969-1972

    Greece

    Vol. XXXIX, European Security

    "Bureaucratic Steamroller," January 1969-November 1970

    • 39. Minutes of a Senior Review Group Meeting, Washington, November 23, 1970, 3:40-4:15 p.m.

      Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Institutional Files (H-Files), Box H–111, SRG Minutes, Originals 1970. Top Secret; Codeword. The meeting was held in the White House Situation Room. In a memorandum for the record, November 25, Nutter and Morse summarized the meeting. They concluded: “The meeting was relatively short and seemed designed primarily to convey the message that we should go very slow on MBFR, for the time being at least.” (Ford Library, Laird Papers, Box 16, NATO, Vol. VI)

    Vol. E-2, Documents on Arms Control and Nonproliferation, 1969-1972

    Eighteen-Nation Disarmament Committee; Seabed Arms Control Treaty

    • 137. Telegram 191560 From the Department of State to the Embassy in Djakarta, Washington, November 23, 1970

      The telegram transmitted the final text of the UN General Assembly resolution commending the seabed arms control treaty.

      Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Files 1970–1973, POL 33–6. Confidential; Priority. It was repeated to USUN and USDEL SALT III. Drafted by Rodes (ACDA/IR); cleared in IO/UNP, PM/DCA, and EA/IND; and approved by Day (ACDA/IR). The resolution, 2660 (XXV), passed on December 7, 1970, by a vote of 104 to 2, with 2 abstentions.

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

    Guatemala

    • 346. Memorandum From Arnold Nachmanoff of the National Security Council Staff to the President’s Assistant for National Security Affairs (Kissinger), Washington, November 23, 1970., Washington, November 23, 1970

      National Security Council staff member Nachmanoff forwarded a Central Intelligence Agency report indicating that 1 of 3 top Rebel Armed Forces (FAR) leaders had been arrested.

      Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 785, Country Files, Latin America, Guatemala, Vol. I. Secret; Nodis. Sent for information. Initialed by Kissinger. Attached but not published at Tab A is CIA Intelligence Information Cable TDCS 314/12113–70, November 20, which indicated that the FAR leader captured was Enrique Salazar Solórzano (a.k.a. “Antonio”), chief of FAR intelligence. CIA warned that repercussions from the guerrilla’s capture “may fall, at least in part, on North American personnel.” (Ibid.)

  • 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-5108 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-5108-02-14, President Nixon meetsing with members of the National Association of Counties. 11/23/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, Cabinet Room. President Nixon, National Association of Counties members, see Presidential Daily Diary for full attendess list.

    Roll WHPO-5110 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-5110-02-05, President Nixon seated informally in the Oval Office during a meeting with Secretary General Jesus Vargas of SEATO. (Southeast Asia Treaty Organization). 11/23/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, Jesus M. Vargas, John Holdridge.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-5110-02A, President Nixon seated informally in the Oval Office during a meeting with Secretary General Jesus Vargas of SEATO. (Southeast Asia Treaty Organization). 11/23/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, Jesus M. Vargas, John Holdridge (unseen).

    Roll WHPO-5111 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-5111-02-27, President Nixon shaking hands with Executives of the Baptist World Alliance individually. 11/23/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, Executives of the Baptist World Alliance. see Presidential Daily Diary for full attendess list.

    Roll WHPO-5112 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-5112-02-03, President Nixon with Baptist World Alliance. 11/23/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, Executives of the Baptist World Alliance. see Presidential Daily Diary for full attendess list.

    Roll WHPO-5113 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-5113-02A-14A, President Nixon shaking hands with Executives of the Baptist World Alliance individually. 11/23/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, Executives of the Baptist World Alliance. see Presidential Daily Diary for full attendess list.

    Roll WHPO-5114 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-5114-01A-15A, President Nixon seated informally in the Oval Office during a meeting with Henry Kissinger and Agha Hilaly, Ambassador from Pakistan. 11/23/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, Agha Hilaly, Henry Kissinger.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-5114-14A, President Nixon seated informally looking at a newspaper in the Oval Office during a meeting with Henry Kissinger and Agha Hilaly, Ambassador from Pakistan. 11/23/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, Agha Hilaly, Henry Kissinger.

    Roll WHPO-5115 Photographer: Schumacher, Karl | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-5115-02-07, Selected gifts in the White House, including plates, dinner ware, dishes and a model ship. 11/23/1970, Washington, D.C. White House.

    Roll WHPO-5116 Photographer: Schumacher, Karl | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-5116-02-35, Heads of State gifts including coins, jewelry, vases, a fan, a statue, and artwork. 11/23/1970, Washington, D.C. White House.

    Roll WHPO-5117 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-5117-, President Nixon meets with Secretary of Defense Melvin R. Laird, members of the Son Tay Vietnam Prisoner of War (POW) Rescue Mission (Operation Ivory Coast), Lt. General John Vogt, Brigadier General LeRoy J. Manor, Colonel Arthur D. Simons. 11/23/1970, Washington, D.C. White House Oval Office. President Nixon, Melvin R. Laird, Members of the Son Tay Vietnam Prisoner of War (POW) Rescue Mission, John Vogt., LeRoy J. Manor, Arthur D. Simons.

  • 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.

    D - First Family

    • WHCA-SR-D-004
      Tricia Nixon and David Eisenhower on "The Merv Griffin Show", with Merriman Smith. (11/23/1970, none listed)

      Runtime: 30:00:00

      Production credits: Audio feed supplied by CBS; Recorded by JLS (initials of WHCA engineer)

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

    E - Secretary of Defense Briefings

    • WHCA-SR-E-019
      Press conference by Sec. Def. Melvin Laird, with Brigadier General Manner and Colonel Simmons. (11/23/1970, Pentagon)

      Runtime: 25:00:00

      Production credits: Audio feed supplied by OPI; Recorded by BAC (initials of WHCA engineer)

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

    H - White House Staff Member Recordings

    • WHCA-SR-H-299
      Press briefing by Ronald Ziegler and Agha Hilaly, the Ambassador of Pakistan. (11/23/1970, Press Center, White House)

      Runtime: 0:06:59

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

      Production credits: Audio feed supplied by WHCA; Recorded by RSM (initials of WHCA engineer)

      Original Format: 1/4-inch reel-to-reel audiotape. Original source type: Original.
    • WHCA-SR-H-300
      Briefing by Jean McKlinden of Agnew's staff. (11/23/1970, Indian Treaty Room, Executive Office Building)

      Runtime: 56:00:00

      Keywords: Briefings, public briefings, statements to the press (see also Press conferences, news conferences, interviews, media)

      Production credits: Audio feed supplied by WHCA; Recorded by RSM (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-3996
      Weekly News Summary, Tape III.
      All networks
      Runtime: ?

      6. Reynolds: POW rescue (raid). Time Code Start: 09:21. Keywords: Vietnam War, Vietnam Prisoner of War, raids, rescues. Network: ABC.

      7. Downs: POW rescue (raid). Time Code Start: 09:47. Keywords: Vietnam War, Vietnam Prisoner of War, raids, rescues. Network: ABC.

      8. Jarriel: White House reaction to POW rescue (raid). Time Code Start: 11:51. Keywords: Vietnam War, Presidents, statements, reactions, Vietnam Prisoner of War, raids, rescues. Network: ABC.

      9. Scali: White House reaction to POW rescue (raid). Time Code Start: 12:48. Keywords: Vietnam War, Presidents, statements, reactions, Vietnam Prisoner of War, raids, rescues,. Network: ABC.

      10. Reynolds: North Vietnam bombings. Time Code Start: 13:52. Keywords: Vietnam War, bombs, bombings. Network: ABC.

      11. Clark: Upheld Veto. Time Code Start: 15:19. Keywords: Presidents, bills, laws, vetoes. Network: ABC.

      12. Lawrence: Commentary on bombing. Time Code Start: 17:11. Keywords: Vietnam War, bombings. Network: ABC.

      13. Chancellor: POW raid. Time Code Start: 18:59. Keywords: Vietnam War, Vietnam Prisoner of War, raids, rescues. Network: NBC.

      14. Chancellor: Paris Peace Talks. Time Code Start: 24:17. Keywords: Paris Peace Talks, Vietnam War, treaty, treaties, negotiations. Network: NBC.

      15. Chancellor: Senator Mundt and his veto power. Time Code Start: 26:28. Keywords: Presidents, bills, laws, vetoes. Network: NBC.

      16. Cronkite/Scheiffer: POW raid. Time Code Start: 29:34. Keywords: Vietnam War, Vietnam Prisoner of War, raids, rescues. Network: CBS.

      17. Scheiffer: Bombing in Vietnam. Time Code Start: 35:15. Keywords: Vietnam War, bombs, bombings. Network: CBS.

      18. Cronkite: Hanoi reaction to POW raid. Time Code Start: 35:52. Keywords: Vietnam War, Vietnam Prisoner of War, raids, rescues. Network: CBS.

      19. Rather: Hanoi reaction to POW raid. Time Code Start: 36:16. Keywords: Vietnam War, Vietnam Prisoner of War, raids, rescues. Network: CBS.

      20. Cronkite: Hanoi reaction to POW raid. Time Code Start: 37:27. Keywords: Vietnam War, Vietnam Prisoner of War, raids, rescues. Network: CBS.

      21. McKay Hanoi reaction to POW raid. Time Code Start: 37:40. Keywords: Vietnam War, Vietnam Prisoner of War, raids, rescues. Network: CBS.

      22. Cronkite: Raid influences Paris Peace Talks. Time Code Start: 38:40. Keywords: Paris Peace Talks, Vietnam War, treaty, treaties, negotiations. Network: CBS.

      23. Schoumacher: Raid influences Paris Peace Talks. Time Code Start: 39:00. Keywords: Paris Peace Talks, Vietnam War, treaty, treaties, negotiations. Network: CBS.

      24. Cronkite: Reaction on Capitol Hill. Time Code Start: 40:04. Keywords: Congress, House of Representatives, reactions. Network: CBS.

      25. Cronkite/Mudd: Senate Senator sustains Nixon campaign spending bill veto. Time Code Start: 41:41. Keywords: Presidents, bills, laws, vetoes, elections, campaigns, funding, fundraising. Network: CBS.

      26. Cronkite/Schehan: Pakistan. Time Code Start: 43:49. Keywords: Asian, Pakistani, elections, campaigns, campaigning, candidates. Network: CBS.

Context (External Sources)