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October 1, 1970

Introduction

This almanac page for Thursday, October 1, 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: Friday, October 2, 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 Old Palace, Belgrade, Yugoslavia

  • 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.

    European Trip

    • Belgrade, Yugoslavia (6 Weekly Comp. Pres. Doc. 1325, October 1, 1970)
      The President's Remarks to Dragoslav Markovic, President of the Assembly of the Republic of Serbia, at the Serbian Council Building.
    • Belgrade, Yugoslavia (6 Weekly Comp. Pres. Doc. 1325, October 1, 1970)
      Exchange of Toasts Between President Nixon and President Tito at a Dinner Honoring Hosted by President Nixon.
    • The President's Visit to Yugoslavia (6 Weekly Comp. Pres. Doc. 1327, October 1, 1970)
      Joint Statement Following Meetings Between President Nixon and President Josip Broz Tito of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia.

  • 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.

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

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. XXI, Chile, 1969-1973

    Two Tracks: U.S. Intervention in the Confirmation of the Chilean President, September 5-November 4, 1970

    Vol. XXIX, Eastern Europe, 1969-1972

    Yugoslavia

    • 221. Memorandum of Conversation, Belgrade, October 1, 1970, 9:45-11:30 a.m.

      Source: National Archives, RG 59, Yugoslav Desk Files: Lot 79 D 230, POL 7 Nixon VISIT. Secret. Drafted by Mudd. The meeting took place in Titoʼs office in the Federal Executive Council building.

    Vol. XL, Germany and Berlin, 1969-1972

    Germany and Berlin, 1969-1972

    Vol. E-7, Documents on South Asia, 1969-1972

    India and Pakistan: Pre-Crisis, January 1969-February 1971

    • 79. Telegram 7754 From the Embassy in Pakistan to the Department of State, Rawalpindi, October 1, 1970, 1005Z

      Deputy Chief of Mission Sidney Sober reported on his meeting with Foreign Secretary Alvie and Defense Secretary Ahmed to discuss the U.S. offer to sell military equipment to Pakistan.

      Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Files 1970–73, DEF 12–5 PAK. Secret; Priority; Exdis. The reference to Conte–Long provisions in the telegram is a reference to the Conte–Long amendment to the Foreign Assistance and Related Appropriations Act of 1968. The amendment, adopted as section 119 of the appropriations act on January 2, 1968, directed the President to withhold economic assistance in an amount equivalent to the amount spent by any underdeveloped country other than Greece, Turkey, Iran, Israel, the Republic of China, the Philippines, and Korea for the purchase of sophisticated weapons systems. (PL–90–249; 81 Stat. 936)

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

    Panama

    • 538. Memorandum by the Office of National Estimates, Central Intelligence Agency, Washington, October 1, 1970., Washington, October 1, 1970

      After summarizing Panamanian politics and relations with the United States, the Central Intelligence Agency concluded that the outlook for successful negotiations on the Canal treaties was likely to remain bleak for some time.

      Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, NSC Institutional Files (H-Files), Box H–216, NSDM Files, NSDM 64, Secret. Coordinated with representatives of the Office of Current Intelligence, the Office of Economic Research, and the Directorate of Plans. Kissinger wrote on the cover, “Vaky—Please give me brief memo on where we stand on Canal issue. Should have summary for Pres. before Sunday. Also I need to know how we propose to move. What happened after Review Group last year?” At the bottom of the cover page, written in an unknown hand was “Done 10–24–70.”

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

    Two Tracks: U.S. Intervention in the Confirmation of the Chilean President, September 5-November 4, 1970

    • 27. Research Study Prepared in the Bureau of Intelligence and Research, Washington, October 1, 1970

      Summary: This study examined what problems would result from Allende’s Presidency and whether a Communist take-over of the Chilean Government was possible.

      Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Files 1970–73, POL 15 CHILE. Confidential; No Foreign Dissem; Controlled Dissem. The study was produced in the Office of General and Strategic Research on September 30.

  • 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-4554 Photographer: Grove, Andrew | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-4554-02A-30A, Judy Agnew meeting with Mrs. Beall and Mrs. Blair. 10/1/1970, Washington, D.C. unknown. Judy Agnew, Mrs. Beall and Mrs. Blair.

    Roll WHPO-4555 Photographer: Schumacher, Karl | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-4555-02-07, Tricia Nixon opening a fair in Atlanta, Georgia. 10/1/1970, Atlanta, Georgia fair grounds. Tricia Nixon, unidentified persons.

    Roll WHPO-4556 Photographer: Schumacher, Karl | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-4556-04-14, Tricia Nixon participating in the ribbon-cutting ceremony of a fair in Atlanta, Georgia. 10/1/1970, Atlanta, Georgia unknown. Tricia Nixon, unidentified participants.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-4556-15-31, Tricia Nixon visiting a fair in Atlanta, Georgia. 10/1/1970, Atlanta, Georgia unknown. Tricia Nixon, unidentified participants.

    Roll WHPO-4557 Photographer: Schumacher, Karl | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-4557-02-31, Tricia Nixon opening a fair in Atlanta, Georgia. 10/1/1970, Atlanta, Georgia unknown. Tricia Nixon, unidentified participants.

    Roll WHPO-4617 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-4617-, President Nixon and Pat Nixon at the Dvori Palace for a reception hosted by the Croatian State Government. 10/1/1970, Zagreb, Yugoslavia Dvori Palace. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, President Josip Broz Tito, Mrs. Broz, Secretary of State, William P. Rogers and other Yugoslavian dignitaries.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-4617-, The President is greeted at the Zagreb International Airport. 10/1/1970, Zagreb, Yugoslavia Zagreb International Airport. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, President Josip Broz Tito, Mrs. Broz and other US and Yugoslavian dignitaries.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-4617-05A, President Nixon and Pat Nixon at the Dvori Palace for a reception hosted by the Croatian State Government. 10/1/1970, Zagreb, Yugoslavia Dvori Palace. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, President Josip Broz Tito, Mrs. Broz, Secretary of State, William P. Rogers and other Yugoslavian dignitaries.

    Roll WHPO-4618 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-4618-, President Nixon and Presidential party motored from the Dvori Palace to Kumrovec, Yugoslavia where President Tito gave a guided tour of his birthplace. 10/1/1970, Kumrovec, Yugoslavia Tito's birthplace. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, President Josip Broz Tito and Mrs. Broz.

    Roll WHPO-4619 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-4619-, Presidential Nixon's motorcade from Kumrovec, Yugoslavia to Zagreb International Airport where they participated in departure ceremonies. 10/1/1970, Zagreb, Yugoslavia streets near Zagreb International Airport. President and Mrs. Richard Nixon, President Josip Broz Tito, Mrs. Broz and other dignitaries.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-4619-, Presidential Nixon's motorcade driving from Surcin Airport to the Old Palace in Belgrade. 10/1/1970, Belgrade, Yugoslavia The Old Palace. President Nixon, President Josip Broz Tito, and members of the Presidential party.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-4619-20, President Nixon waves from a car in his motorcade to Zagreb International Airport. Crowds line both side of the streets and American and Yugoslavia flags hang from the sides of nearby buildings. 10/1/1970, Zagreb, Yugoslavia streets near Zagreb International Airport. President Niixon, President Josip Broz Tito, members of the motorcade, crowd.

    Roll WHPO-4620 Photographer: Kightlinger, Jack | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-4620-, Pat Nixon, Mrs. Tito Broz with officials visiting the Pioneer Club and looking at an art exhibit of religious icon drawings and paintings on display of the Virgin Mary. 10/1/1970, Belgrade, Yugoslavia The Pioneer Club. Pat Nixon, Mrs. Broz, President Tito's wife, unidentified group of young children from Pioneers Club.

    Roll WHPO-4621 Photographer: Kightlinger, Jack | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-4621-, Pat Nixon visiting the Pioneer Club. 10/1/1970, Belgrade, Yugoslavia The Pioneer Club. Pat Nixon, Mrs. Broz, President Tito's wife and unidentified members of the Pioneers.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-4621-, Pat Nixon hosts a reception for the Yugoslavian Press Corps members. 10/1/1970, Belgrade, Yugoslavia Belgrade, Yugoslavia. Pat Nixon, unidentified reporters and photographers of the Yugoslavian Press Corps.

    Roll WHPO-4622 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-4622-, President Nixon's motorcade traveling to Kumrovec. President Nixon during a guided tour hosted by President Tito of his birthplace. 10/1/1970, Kumrovec, Yugoslavia Kumrovec, Yugoslavia. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, President Tito and other unidentified dignitaries.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-4622-, President Nixon and Presidential party motored from Surcin Airport to the Old Palace. 10/1/1970, Belgrade, Yugoslavia The Old Palace. President Nixon, President Josip Broz Tito and other members of the Presidential party.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-4622-13, President Nixon signing a book during a guided tour hosted by President Tito of his birthplace. 10/1/1970, Kumrovec, Yugoslavia Birthplace of Josip Tito. President Nixon, unidentified members of the Presidential party.

    Roll WHPO-4623 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-4623-, Scenes of Zagreb and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. 10/1/1970, Zagreb, Yugoslavia Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and Zagreb, Yugoslavia. Unidentified.

    Roll WHPO-4624 Photographer: Schumaker, Byron | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-4624-, Presidential party flew by Air Force One from Surcin airport, Belgrade to the Zagreb International airport where the President was greeted by President Surcin Broz Tito and other Yugoslavian dignitaries. 10/1/1970, Zagreb Zagreb International Airport. President Nixon and President Tito and other American and Yugoslavian dignitaries.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-4624-, The Presidential party motored from the Zagreb International Airport to St. Mark's Square. 10/1/1970, Zagreb. St. Marks Square, Zagreb. Presidents Nixon and Tito.

    Roll WHPO-4625 Photographer: Schumaker, Byron | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-4625-, President Nixon and Pat Nixon went to the second floor of the Dvori Palace for a reception hosted by the Croatian State Government. 10/1/1970, Zagreb, Yugoslavia Dvori Palace. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, and President Tito and Mrs. Broz, and accompanying dignitaries.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-4625-, Presidents President Nixon and Tito in motorcade from Zagreb airport to St. Mark's Square. 10/1/1970, Zagreb, Yugoslavia St. Mark's Square. Presidents Nixon and Tito and accompanying dignitaries.

    Roll WHPO-4626 Photographer: Schumaker, Byron | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-4626-, Presidential party motored from the Dvori Palace to Kumrovec, Yugoslavia where President Tito gave a guided tour of his birthplace. 10/1/1970, Kumrovec, Yugoslavia Tito birthplace, Kumrovec, Yugoslavia. Presidents Nixon and Tito and accompanying dignitaries.

    Roll WHPO-4627 Photographer: Schumaker, Byron | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-4627-, Presidential party motored from Zagreb International airport to St Mark's Square. 10/1/1970, Zagreb, Yugoslavia St. Mark's Square. President Nixon, President Josip Tito.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-4627-, President Nixon visits President Tito's birthplace. 10/1/1970, Kumrovec, Yugoslavia President Tito's birthplace. Presidents Nixon, President Josip Tito, Pat Nixon, Mrs. Broz, Croatian Assembly President Jakov Blazevic and Mrs. Blazevic.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-4627-21A, Presidential party motored from Zagreb International airport to St Mark's Square. President Nixon is seen waving to crowds from his vehicle. 10/1/1970, Zagreb, Yugoslavia streets near St. Mark's Square. President Nixon, President Josip Tito, members of the motorcade, crowd.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-4627-25, President Nixon examines documents during his visit to President Tito's birthplace. 10/1/1970, Kumrovec, Yugoslavia President Tito's birthplace. President Nixon, President Josip Tito, unidentified woman.

    Roll WHPO-4628 Photographer: Schumaker, Byron | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-4628-, Photographs of Air Force I at the Zagreb International Airport. 10/1/1970, Zagreb Zagreb International Airport. none.

    Roll WHPO-4629 Photographer: Schumacher, Karl | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-4629-02A-16A, Presentation to Mike Farrell. 10/1/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, South Lawn. Mike Farrell and unidentified presenter.

    Roll WHPO-4630 Photographer: Grove, Andrew | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-4630-01A-17A, Mr. Harry Dent, White House aide receiving a report. 10/1/1970, Washington, D.C. Executive Office Building. Harry Dent, unidentified participants.

    Roll WHPO-4631 Photographer: Kightlinger, Jack | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-4631-, President Nixon and Pat Nixon hosting a dinner in the Old Palace in honor of President and Mrs. Josip Broz Tito. 10/1/1970, Belgrade Old Palace. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, President Josip Broz Tito, Mrs. Josip Broz Tito, accompanying dignitaries.

    Roll WHPO-4632 Photographer: Kightlinger, Jack | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-4632-, The President and Pat Nixon host a dinner in the Old Palace to honor President and Mrs. Josip Broz Tito. 10/1/1970, Belgrade, Yugoslavia The Old Palace. President Nixon, President Josip Broz Tito and Mrs. Broz.

  • 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-122
      Remarks in a television taping-KSL Studios, Salt Lake City, Utah. (10/1/1970)

      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-272
      Remarks by Harry Dent, John Nidecker, and Mr. Henson to Kiwanis Club. (10/1/1970, Rose Garden, White House)

      Runtime: 26:00:00

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

      Original Format: 1/4-inch reel-to-reel audiotape. Original source type: Original.
    • WHCA-SR-H-274
      Background briefing by Henry Kissinger in Belgrade. (10/1/1970, Metropole Hotel, Belgrade, Yugoslavia)

      Runtime: 20:00

      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 TWM (initials of WHCA engineer)

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

    K - Informal Presidential Remarks

    • WHCA-SR-K-013
      Crowd at Tito's birthplace-Zagreb, Yugoslavia. (10/1/1970)

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

    P - Formal Presidential Remarks

    • WHCA-SR-P-701001
      Remarks by President Nixon in response to President Markovich of Serbia in Serbia. (10/1/1970)

      Runtime: 1:05

      Original Format: 1/4-inch reel-to-reel audiotape. Original source type: Original.
    • WHCA-SR-P-701002
      Remarks by President Nixon in toast at reciprocal state dinner in Old palace, Belgrade, with President Tito. (10/1/1970)

      Runtime: 4:15

      Original Format: 1/4-inch reel-to-reel audiotape. Original source type: Original.
    • WHCA-SR-P-701004
      Remarks by President Nixon on receiving key to the city of Madrid with Mayor Arias Navarro. (10/1/1970)

      Runtime: 0:50

      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-3872
      Nixon in Zagreb, Yugoslavia. News coverage of President Nixon's Yugoslavia trip to meet with President Tito. Second half (starting around 35 minutes) Fred Rogers interview and then Lillian Gerhardt testimony recording children's literature and television. Richard Nixon.
      NBC, CBS
      Runtime: 01:03:44
    • WHCA-3885
      Weekly News Summary - Tape III.
      All networks
      Runtime: 00:59:10

      1. Film report on Egyptian President Nasser's funeral. Time Code Start: 00:00. Keywords: Middle East, Mideast, Presidents, death memorials, burials, internments, religious services, funerals. Network: ABC.

      2. Smith: Film report of President Nixon's visit to Yugoslavia meeting with President Tito. Time Code Start: 04:41. Keywords: Presidents, travel, trips, Nixon trips, international, Europe, Mediterranean, Yugoslavian. Network: ABC.

      3. Campus Unrest Commission describes Jackson State University shootings as "clearly unwarranted". Time Code Start: 07:52. Keywords: universities, colleges, demonstrations, rally, protesters, demonstraters, students, Vietnam War, anti-war. Network: ABC.

      4. Frank Reynolds: commentary on Vice President Agnew and the Campus Unrest Report. Time Code Start: 09:28. Keywords: universities, colleges, demonstrations, rally, protesters, demonstraters, students, Vietnam War, anti-war. Network: ABC.

      5. Campus Unrest Report. Time Code Start: 11:25. Keywords: universities, colleges, demonstrations, rally, protesters, demonstraters, students, Vietnam War, anti-war. Network: NBC.

      6. Chancellor: President Nixon meets with Yugoslavian President Tito to discuss Mideast and trade; In Zagreb, Yugoslavia People cheer Nixon in streets. Time Code Start: 13:33. Keywords: Presidents, travel, trips, Nixon trips, international, Europe, Mediterranean, Yugoslavian, meetings. Network: NBC.

      7. Report on Vice President Agnew campaigning. Time Code Start: 18:13. Keywords: Vice Presidents, travel, trips, elections, campaigns, campaigning, candidates. Network: NBC.

      8. Reasoner/Rather: President Nixon's European trip; President Nixon meets with Yugoslavian President Tito to discuss calming the Mideast conflict. Time Code Start: 20:34. Keywords: Presidents, travel, trips, Nixon trips, international, Europe, Mediterranean, Yugoslavian, meetings. Network: CBS.

      9. Reasoner/Safer: Spain tightens security for President Nixon trip from Yugolslavia, during European tour, will meet with Dictator Francisco Franco and his staff. Time Code Start: 22:52. Keywords: Presidents, travel, trips, Nixon trips, international, Europe, Mediterranean, Yugoslavian, meetings, Spain. Network: CBS.

      10. Report on President Nixon's Commission on Campus Unrest. Time Code Start: 24:14. Keywords: universities, colleges, demonstrations, rally, protesters, demonstraters, students, Vietnam War, anti-war. Network: CBS.

      11. Eric Sevareid: commentary on big power propaganda. Time Code Start: 28:21. Keywords: public relations, advertising, lobbyists, lobbying. Network: CBS.

Context (External Sources)