October 13, 1969

The Daily Diary files represent a consolidated record of the President's activities. Visit the finding aid to learn more.

• Original typewritten diary (PDF)

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.

Addresses and Remarks

• Advisory Council for Minority Enterprise (5 Weekly Comp. Pres. Doc. 1412, October 13, 1969)
  The President's Remarks to Members of the Council.

Congress, Communications to

• The President's Legislative Program (5 Weekly Comp. Pres. Doc. 1395, October 13, 1969)
  Special Message to the Congress To Be Delivered October 13, 1969.
• Convention Between the United States and the Netherlands (5 Weekly Comp. Pres. Doc. 1415, October 13, 1969)
  Message to the Senate Transmitting Convention for Advice and Consent to Ratification.

Executive Orders

• Cherokee National Forest (5 Weekly Comp. Pres. Doc. 1414, October 13, 1969)
  Executive Order 11488.

Letters, Memorandums, Etc.

• "Vietnam Moratorium" (5 Weekly Comp. Pres. Doc. 1413, October 13, 1969)
  Exchange of Letters Between the President and University Student Randy J. Dicks.

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.

• Tunku Abdul Rahman, Prime Minister of Malaysia, met with the President at the White House.

Nominations Submitted to the Senate

Does not include promotions of members of the Uniformed Services, nominations to the Service Academies, or nominations of Foreign Service Officers.

• LEWIS HOFFACKER, of the District of Columbia, a Foreign Service Officer of Class one, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Federal Republic of Cameroon.

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.

• Special Message to the Congress on Legislative Reform.
• Remarks to Members of the Advisory Council for Minority Enterprise.
• Letter to University Student Randy J. Dicks on the "Vietnam Moratorium."
• Message to the Senate Transmitting the Estate Tax Convention Between the United States and the Netherlands.
• Executive Order 11488—Including Certain Lands in the Cherokee National Forest

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.

• Senate: October 13, 1969
• House of Representatives: October 13, 1969
• Extensions of Remarks: October 13, 1969

Argued

• DeBacker v. Brainard
• Goldberg v. Kelly
• Sullivan v. Little Hunting Park, Inc.
• Wheeler v. Montgomery

Granted

• In re Stolar
• United States v. Reynolds
• Vale v. Louisiana

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.

• Transcript of diary entry (PDF)
• Handwritten diary entry (JPG)

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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.

• President's Daily Brief of 13 October 1969

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

Saudi Arabia

• 131. Memorandum of Conversation , Washington, October 13, 1969

  Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Files 1967–69, POL 7 SAUD. Secret. Drafted by Brewer and approved in S on November 7. Fahd also met with Agnew. (Memorandum of conversation, October 14; ibid., Nixon Presidential Materials, Box 1245, Saunders Files, Visit of Prince Fahd of Saudi Arabia, Oct. 13–15, 1969)

Vol. XXIX, Eastern Mediterranean, 1969-1972

Greece

• 259. Letter From the Chargé dʼAffaires in Italy (Stabler) to the Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern and South Asian Affairs (Rockwell) , Rome, October 13, 1969

  Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Files 1967–69, POL 30 GREECE. Confidential; Exdis; Official–Informal. A copy was sent to McClelland.

Vol. XXXIV, National Security Policy, 1969-1972

The Joint Chiefs of Staff Readiness Test

• 79. Memorandum From the Senior Military Assistant, National Security Council Staff (Haig) to the President’s Assistant for National Security Affairs (Kissinger) , Washington, October 13, 1969

  Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 334, Subject Files, Items to Discuss with the President, 8/13/69–12/30/69. Secret.

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

United Kingdom

• 318. National Security Study Memorandum 79 , Washington, October 13, 1969

  Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, Box 365, Subject Files, National Security Study Memoranda (NSSM’s)—Nos. 43–103. Confidential. NSSM 91, March 27, 1970, broadened the scope of NSSM 79 to cover preferential trading agreements with the EC. See Document 34.

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

Oceans Policy

• 357. Memorandum From the Legal Adviser of the Department of State (Stevenson) to Secretary of State Rogers, Washington, October 13, 1969

  Stevenson explained the rationale and methodology behind a worldwide canvass of governments to determine the prospects for a general Law of the Sea conference. The canvass utilized the attached aide-mimoire as a basis for discussion.
  
  Source: National Archives, RG 59, S/S-I Files: Lot 83 D113, Box 7, NSC/MISC/Law of the Sea. Confidential. Sent for information. Sent through S/S. Drafted by Carter on October 9. Copies were sent to U, J, C, AF, EA, EUR, NEA, ARA, IO, H, E, and S/FW. For the text of the draft articles attached, see Document 333.

Vol. E-4, Documents on Iran and Iraq, 1969-1972

Iran 1969

• 23. Telegram 4183 From the Embassy in Iran to the Department of State, Tehran, October 13, 1969, 1300Z

  The Shah expressed concern to incoming Ambassador Douglas MacArthur at growing Soviet influence in Iraq, which the Shah felt underscored Iran’s need to build up its military.
  
  Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 1236, Harold Saunders Files, Middle East Negotiations, Iran 10/1/69–12/31/69. Confidential; Immediate. A handwritten note on the document reads, “Att to Saunders-Kissinger memo 10/14/69. Subj: President’s Wednesday Briefing.” The document was also found in Ibid., RG 59, Central Files 1967–69, POL 17–1 US-IRAN.

• 24. Telegram 4185 From the Embassy in Iran to the Department of State, Tehran, October 13, 1969, 1310Z

  The Shah announced his intention to discuss with Nixon Iran’s interest in selling more oil to the United States in exchange for purchases of U.S. military and civilian equipment.
  
  Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 601, Country Files, Middle East, Iran, Vol. I, 1/20/69–5/31/70. Confidential; Immediate; Limdis.

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.

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-2152 Photographer: Hodge | Color or B&W: Color

• Frame(s): WHPO-2152-02-11, Selected state gifts. 10/13/1969, Washington, D.C. unknown.

Roll WHPO-2153 Photographer: Hodge | Color or B&W: Color

• Frame(s): WHPO-2153-00A-34A, Selected state gifts. 10/13/1969, Washington, D.C. unknown.

Roll WHPO-2154 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

• Frame(s): WHPO-2154-02A-08A, President Nixon addressing the members of the Advisory Council for Minority Enterprise. Attendees included: H. Naylor Fitzhugh, William M. Batton, Cottrell Laurence “C. L.” Dellums, John Robert Fluor, Sr.,. 10/13/1969, Washington, D.C. Indian Treaty Room, Executive Office Building (EOB). President Nixon, William M. Batton, Cottrell Laurence “C. L.” Dellums, John Robert Fluor, Sr., Walter A. Haas, Jr., unidentified persons.
• Frame(s): WHPO-2154-09A-21A, President Nixon with Advisory Council for Minority Enterprise attendees. Attendees included: H. Naylor Fitzhugh, William M. Batton, Cottrell Laurence “C. L.” Dellums, and John Robert Fluor, Sr. 10/13/1969, Washington, D.C. Indian Treaty Room, Executive Office Building (EOB). President Nixon, William M. Batton, Cottrell Laurence “C. L.” Dellums, John Robert Fluor, Sr., Walter A. Haas, Jr., unidentified persons.
• Frame(s): WHPO-2154-23A, President Nixon with unidentified Advisory Council for Minority Enterprise attendees. (Attendees included: H. Naylor Fitzhugh, William M. Batton, Cottrell Laurence “C. L.” Dellums, and John Robert Fluor, Sr.). 10/13/1969, Washington, D.C. Indian Treaty Room, Executive Office Building (EOB). President Nixon, unidentified persons.

Roll WHPO-2155 Photographer: Schumacher, Karl | Color or B&W: B&W

• Frame(s): WHPO-2155-02-11, President Nixon sitting informally with Tunku Abdul Rahman, Prime Minister of Malaysia. 10/13/1969, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, Tunku Abdul Rahman.

Roll WHPO-2156 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

• Frame(s): WHPO-2156-02A-05A, President Nixon seated at his desk during a meeting with Kissinger, Henry Cabot Lodge, and Philip Habib. 10/13/1969, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, Henry Kissinger, Henry Cabot Lodge, Philip Habib.

Roll WHPO-2157 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: Color

• Frame(s): WHPO-2157-01-04, President Nixon seated at his desk during a meeting Kissinger, Henry Cabot Lodge, and Philip Habib. 10/13/1969, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, Henry Kissinger, Henry Cabot Lodge, Philip Habib.

Roll WHPO-2158 Photographer: Schumacher, Karl | Color or B&W: Color

• Frame(s): WHPO-2158-02-31, Tricia Nixon standing in front of a fireplace, holding a large version of the 1969 Easter Seals Christmas seals greeting card. 10/13/1969, Washington, D.C. Green Room, White House. Tricia Nixon, unidentified women.
• Frame(s): WHPO-2158-07A, Tricia Nixon standing in front of a fireplace, holding a large version of the 1969 Easter Seals stamps Christmas seals greeting card. 10/13/1969, Washington, D.C. Green Room, White House. Tricia Nixon.

Roll WHPO-2159 Photographer: Schumacher, Karl | Color or B&W: Color

• Frame(s): WHPO-2159-02A-16A, Pat Nixon with an unidentified woman accepting a gift. 10/13/1969, Washington, D.C. Red Room, White House. Pat Nixon, unidentified woman.
• Frame(s): WHPO-2159-17A-31A, Red Room, interior view. Furniture Couches, chairs, paintings, wooden desk, mirror. 10/13/1969, Washington, D.C. Red Room, White House. Pat Nixon, unidentified woman.

Roll WHPO-2160 Photographer: Hodge | Color or B&W: B&W

• Frame(s): WHPO-2160-05-06, Swearing-in ceremony of an unidentified woman. 10/13/1969, Washington, D.C. Leonard Garment's office. unidentified persons.

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-691007
  Remarks by President Nixon to Advisory Council for Minority Enterprise with Secretary Stans. (10/13/1969)
  
  Runtime: 7:47
  
  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-3466
  Weekly News Summary.
  All networks
  Runtime: 00:43:19
  
  1. Report on Moratorium (Moratorium to End the War in Vietnam). Time Code Start: 00:05. Keywords: Moratorium to End the War in Vietnam, Vietnam War, demonstrations, rally, protesters, demonstraters, students, Vietnam War, anti-war. Network: NBC.
  
  2. Report on Moratorium (Moratorium to End the War in Vietnam). Time Code Start: 00:37. Keywords: Moratorium to End the War in Vietnam, Vietnam War, demonstrations, rally, protesters, demonstraters, students, Vietnam War, anti-war. Network: NBC.
  
  3. Cronkite: President Nixon says minority rights to freedom from bias should extend to small business ownership and management. Time Code Start: 00:55. Keywords: Presidents, speeches, business, organizations, civil rights. Network: CBS.
  
  4. Cronkite: President Nixon says minority rights to freedom from bias should extend to small business ownership and management. Time Code Start: 00:82. Keywords: Presidents, speeches, business, organizations, civil rights. Network: CBS.

• New York Times of October 13, 1969

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• October 1969 Broadcast Index

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• October 13, 1969