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November 25, 1971

Introduction

This almanac page for Thursday, November 25, 1971, 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, November 24, 1971

Next Date: Friday, November 26, 1971

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.

    Digitized versions can be found at HathiTrust.

  • 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.

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

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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

    • 207. Telegram From the Department of State to Certain Posts, Washington, November 25, 1971, 0021Z

      Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Files 1970-73, FN 10. Confidential; Priority. Drafted in Treasury by Assistant Secretary Petty on November 24, cleared in State in E/OT and by Kempe and Katz, and approved by Deputy Assistant Secretary Weintraub (E/IFD). Sent to Bern, Brussels, Ottawa, Paris, Bonn, Rome, Tokyo, The Hague, London, Stockholm (G-10 capitals) and to USOECD, USEC, and the Mission in Geneva for Eberle. Repeated to Canberra, Copenhagen, Dublin, Helsinki, Madrid, Oslo, and Vienna.

    Vol. IV, Foreign Assistance, International Development, Trade Policies, 1969-1972

    East-West Trade, 1969-1972

    • 350. Telegram From the Embassy in the Soviet Union to the Department of State, Moscow, November 25, 1971, 2010Z

      Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Agency Files, Box 213, Commerce Volume II 1971. Secret; Priority; Limdis. The copy of the telegram printed here incorrectly identifies it as telegram 6231; the copy in the Department of State files identifies it as telegram 8778. (Ibid., RG 59, Central Files 1970-73, POL 7 US/STANS)

    Vol. XI, South Asia Crisis, 1971

    South Asia Crisis, 1971

    • 201. Telegram From the Department of State to the Embassy in Pakistan, Washington, November 25, 1971, 0303Z

      Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Files 1970–73, POL INDIA–PAK. Secret; Priority; Exdis. Drafted by James H. Holmes (NEA/PAF) on November 24; cleared by Laingen, Quainton, and Van Hollen; and approved by Sisco. Repeated to New Delhi, London, Moscow, Tehran, USUN, Kabul, Dacca, and Calcutta.

    • 202. Telegram From the Department of State to the Embassy in India, Washington, November 25, 1971, 0314Z

      Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Files 1970–73, POL INDIA—PAK. Secret; Priority; Exdis. Drafted on November 24 by Quainton, cleared in S/S by Eliot, and approved by Sisco. Repeated to Islamabad, London, Moscow, Dacca, and USUN.

  • 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-7868 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-7868-06A-11A, Henry Kissinger walking with his children. 11/25/1971, San Clemente, California Western White House, sidewalk. Henry Kissinger, David Kissinger, Elizabeth Kissinger.

  • 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-4830
      "Panorama".
      Post-Newsweek Stations, Inc.
      Runtime: 00:58:48
    • WHCA-4831
      "McCaffrey at Large". U.S. Representative Wright Patman.
      WTOP-TV
      Runtime: 0:30
    • WHCA-4832
      "Thirty Minutes". John Kerry, of Vietnam Veterans Against the War.
      Southern Educational Communications Association
      Runtime: 00:29:25
    • WHCA-4833
      "60 Minutes" AND "A Public Affair: Election '72". Senator Edmund Muskie; Carmella LaSpada and John Unitas.
      NBC
      Runtime: 1:00
    • WHCA-4836
      Weekly News Summary, Tape III.
      ALL NETWORKS
      Runtime: 0:30

      1. Smith: President Nixon in San Clemente, California. Time Code Start: 00:00. Keywords: Presidents, travel, trips, Nixon trips, domestic, Western White House, La Casa Pacifica. Network: ABC.

      2. Smith: Kissinger announces President Nixon's trip date to People's Republic of China. Time Code Start: 00:35. Keywords: Presidents, travel, trips, Nixon trips, international, People's Republic of China, cabinet, advisors, interviews, announcements. Network: ABC.

      3. Reasoner: Commentary on Thanksgiving Day. Time Code Start: 01:14. Keywords: holidays, dining, food. Network: ABC.

      4. Brinkley: Commentary on tax money for campaigning. Time Code Start: 03:06. Keywords: taxes, taxation, revenue, taxes, taxation, revenue, Presidential elections, campaigns, campaigning, funding, finances. Network: NBC.

      5. Chancellor: Kissinger announces China trip set for March. Time Code Start: 04:45. Keywords: cabinet, advisors, travel, trips, People's Republic of China. Network: NBC.

      6. Chancellor/Casella: China and its industry. Time Code Start: 05:26. Keywords: People's Republic of China. Network: NBC.

      7. Chancellor/Ellis: Vietnam Thanksgiving. Time Code Start: 11:45. Keywords: Vietnam War, holidays, military, troops. Network: NBC.

      8. Cronkite/Schorr: AFL-CIO President George Meany in hospital. Time Code Start: 14:20. Keywords: leaders, labor, unions, American Federation of Labor, Congress of Industrial Organizations, health. Network: CBS.

      9. Sevareid: Commentary on Turkey and Turkey Day (possibly Thanksgiving report). Time Code Start: 15:23. Keywords: Holidays, food, dining. Network: CBS.

      10. End of taped news summary. Time Code Start: 17:33. Keywords: program finishing time reminder. Network: CBS.

Context (External Sources)