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October 26, 1970

Introduction

This almanac page for Monday, October 26, 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.

Previous Date: Sunday, October 25, 1970

Next Date: Tuesday, October 27, 1970

Schedule and Public 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. VII, Vietnam, July 1970-January 1972

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

    • 61. National Security Decision Memorandum 89, Washington, October 26, 1970

      Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, NSC Institutional Files (H-Files), Box H–219, Policy Papers (1969–1974), National Security Decision Memorandums, NSDM 89. Top Secret. Copies were sent to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the Director of Central Intelligence.

    Vol. XIII, Soviet Union, October 1970-October 1971

    "A Moment of Unusual Uncertainty": Meeting Between Nixon and Gromyko, October 12-December 31, 1970

    • 31. Memorandum of Conversation, Washington, October 26, 1970

      Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 713, Country Files, Europe, USSR, Vol. IX. Confidential. Sent for information. Drafted by Sonnenfeldt on October 27. Kissinger wrote “Good job” on the memorandum. According to an attached note, Kissinger saw it October 29.

    Vol. XIX, Part 1, Korea, 1969-1972

    U.S. Troop Reductions and Related Defense Issues, November 1969-February 1971

    • 74. Telegram From the Department of State to the Embassy in Korea, Washington, October 26, 1970, 2210Z

      Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 542, Country Files, Far East, Korea, Vol. III, 6/70–Dec 70. Secret; Exdis. Drafted by Crowberg (EA/K) and approved by Ranard, Johnson, and Curran (S/S).

    Vol. XXIII, Arab-Israeli Dispute, 1969-1972

    • 177. Minutes of a Senior Review Group Meeting, Washington, October 26, 1970, 3:40-4:18 p.m.

      Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, NSC Institutional Files (H-Files), Box H–111, Senior Review Group, SRG Minutes Originals 1970. Secret; Nodis. The meeting was held in the White House Situation Room. All brackets are in the original.

    Vol. XXIX, Eastern Europe, 1969-1972

    Romania

    • 199. Memorandum of Conversation, Washington, October 26, 1970, 10:55 a.m.-12:55 p.m.

      Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 703, Country Files—Europe, Romania, Vol. III Jul 1970–Dec 1971. Secret; Nodis. Drafted by Barnes on October 27. The meeting took place in the Oval Office. Ceausescu arrived in the United States on October 13. After he gave a speech at the United Nations, he toured California and visited Detroit, Niagara Falls, and Williamsburg, Virginia.

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

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

    • 91. Telegram 13362 From the Embassy in India to the Department of State, New Delhi, October 26, 1970, 1528Z

      The Embassy reported on the growing public alarm in India over the prospect of increased shipments of U.S. arms to Pakistan.

      Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Files 1970–73, DEF 12–5 PAK. Confidential. Repeated to London, Rawalpindi, Bombay, Calcutta, Madras, CINCSTRIKE, and CINCMEAFSA.

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

    Panama

    • 540. Memorandum From the President’s Assistant for National Security Affairs (Kissinger) to President Nixon, Washington, October 26, 1970., Washington, October 26, 1970

      President’s Assistant for National Security Affairs Kissinger recommended that the Atlantic-Pacific Interoceanic Canal Study Commission release its report in its own name to the public on December 1. Kissinger further recommended that the White House announce that the President received the report for study at the recommendation of the Commission.

      Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 792, Country Files, Latin America, Panama, Atlantic-Pacific International Ocean Canal Study Commission, Vol. 1, 1971. Secret. Sent for action. Kissinger initialed approval for Nixon. Attached to this memorandum was a note to Kissinger in which Vaky stated, “I would hope you could clear for the President. I have however prepared a memo for him in the event you wish to take it up with the President; you may decide to do this because Anderson may try to appeal directly with the President.” Kissinger approved for the President on October 29.

    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

    • 29. Telegram From the Embassy in Chile to the Department of State, Santiago, October 26, 1970, 1630Z

      Summary: In this telegram Korry discussed the hemispheric and European reaction to the new Allende regime. In the short term, nations in both Latin America and Europe would not react either positively or negatively unless Allende made significant efforts to alter the system in place. Given the cautious approach Marxist administrations tended to utilize initially in national politics, Korry predicted that Chile would have to be closely monitored in the long term to keep Allende’s more virulent anti-United States, anti-capitalist biases under control.

      Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 774, Country Files, Latin America, Chile, Vol. II. Secret; Immediate; Nodis.

  • 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-4861 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-4861-02-20, President Nixon and Pat Nixon, Mrs. Nicolae Ceausescu, and officials take part in the arrival ceremony for Nicolae Ceausescu, the President and Council of State of the Socialist Republic of Romania and Mrs. Nicolae Ceausescu. 10/26/1970, Washington, D.C. White House South Grounds. President Nixon, Nicolae Ceausescu, Henry Kissinger, Harry Barnes, Dumitru Popescu, Sergiu Celac, and members of the Official Romanian Party.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-4861-14A, President Nixon and Pat Nixon, Mrs. Elena Ceausescu, and officials take part in the arrival ceremony for Nicolae Ceausescu, the President and Council of State of the Socialist Republic of Romania, and Mrs. Elena Ceausescu. President Nixon and Romania's President Ceausescu standing on the reviewing stand watching a red jacketed Marine marching band pass by. Navy troops are seen at attention in the background. Public audience visible on lawn. 10/26/1970, Washington, D.C. White House South Grounds. President Nixon, Nicolae Ceausescu, Henry Kissinger, Harry Barnes, Dumitru Popescu, Sergiu Celac, and members of the Official Romanian Party, Mrs. Elena Ceausescu.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-4861-26, President Nixon, Pat Nixon, President Nicolae Ceausescu of Romania, and Mrs. Elena Ceausescu stand on the Truman Balcony waving after the official arrival ceremony. 10/26/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, Truman balcony. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, President Nicolae Ceausescu, Mrs. Elena Ceausescu.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-4861-28-35, President Nixon meeting in the Oval office with Romania's President Nicolae Ceausescu. 10/26/1970, Washington, D.C. White House Oval Office. President Nixon, Nicolae Ceausescu, Henry Kissinger, Harry Barnes, Dumitru Popescu, Sergiu Celac, and members of the Official Romanian Party.

    Roll WHPO-4862 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-4862-03-22, Arrival ceremony for Nicolae Ceausescu, President of Romania. 10/26/1970, Washington, D.C. White House South Grounds. Mrs. Elena Ceausescu.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-4862-23-36, President Nixon meets with Nicolae Ceausescu. 10/26/1970, Washington, D.C. White House Oval Office. President Nixon, Nicolae Ceausescu, Henry Kissinger, Harry Barnes, Dumitru Popescu, Sergiu Celac, and members of the Official Romanian Party.

    Roll WHPO-4863 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-4863-, Arrival Ceremony for Nicolae Ceausescu, President of Romania. 10/26/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, South Grounds. President Nixon, Nicolae Ceausescu.

    Roll WHPO-4864 Photographer: Schumaker, Byron | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-4864-, President Nixon at the arrival Ceremony for the President of Romania, Nicolae Ceausescu. 10/26/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, South Grounds. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, President Nicolae Ceausescu, Mrs. Elena Ceausescu.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-4864-12A, President Nixon and President Nicolae Ceausescu of Romania stand at attention on the arrival ceremony platform. 10/26/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, South Lawn. President Nixon, President Nicolae Ceausescu.

    Roll WHPO-4865 Photographer: Schumaker, Byron | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-4865-, Arrival Ceremony for Nicolae Ceausescu, President of Romania with President Nixon in attendance. 10/26/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, South Grounds. President Nixon, Nicolae Ceausescu, Pat Nixon, Mrs. Elena Ceausescu, unidentified officials.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-4865-10, President Nixon and President Nicolae Ceausescu of Romania stand at attention on the arrival ceremony platform. Pat Nixon and Mrs. Elena Ceausescu stand nearby with many officials. 10/26/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, South Lawn. President Nixon, Nicolae Ceausescu, Pat Nixon, Mrs. Elena Ceausescu, unidentified officials.

    Roll WHPO-4866 Photographer: Schumaker, Byron | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-4866-, President Nixon at the arrival Ceremony for the President of Romania, Nicolae Ceausescu. 10/26/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, South Grounds. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, President Nicolae Ceausescu, Mrs. Elena Ceausescu.

    Roll WHPO-4872 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-4872-, Mike Farrell and Petition Presentation. 10/26/1970, Washington, D.C. White House Grounds. Mike Farrell.

    Roll WHPO-4873 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-4873-, President Nixon meets with Governor Frank Farrar. 10/26/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, Frank Farrar, John Whitaker (Deputy Assistant), Thomas Lias, Robert McCaughey, Albert Shock, members of the press.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-4873-07, President Nixon meets with South Dakota Governor Frank Farrar, John Whitaker (Deputy Assistant), and one unidentified official. 10/26/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, Frank Farrar, John Whitaker, unidentified official.

    Roll WHPO-4874 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-4874-, President Nixon signing Executive Order on Consumer Products Information. 10/26/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, Virginia Knauer, Robert Kunzig, Glenn Gibson.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-4874-06A, President Nixon signing Executive Order on Consumer Products Information. 10/26/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, Virginia Knauer, Robert Kunzig, Glenn Gibson.

    Roll WHPO-4875 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-4875-, President Nixon escorts Romanian President Ceausescu for departure. 10/26/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, South Driveway. President Nixon, President Ceausescu, members of Romanian official party.

    Roll WHPO-4877 Photographer: Kightlinger, Jack | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-4877-03-05, Guests seated and dining at a state dinner for the President of Romania, Nicolae Ceaușescu. 10/26/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, State Dining Room. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, President Nicolae Ceaușescu, Mrs. Elena Ceaușescu, unidentified guests, White House butlers and staff waiters.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-4877-06-08, President Nixon, Pat Nixon, President of Romania, Nicolae Ceaușescu, and Mrs. Elena Ceaușescu enter the reception room before a state dinner. 10/26/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, State Dining Room. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, President Nicolae Ceaușescu, Mrs. Elena Ceaușescu, unidentified guests, White House butlers and staff waiters.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-4877-09-15, President Nixon, Pat Nixon, President of Romania Nicolae Ceaușescu, and Mrs. Elena Ceaușescu pose with opera singer Anna Moffo after her East Room performance at the White House. Secretary of State William Rogers and Mrs. Adele Rogers stand nearby. 10/26/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, State Dining Room. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, President Nicolae Ceaușescu, Mrs. Elena Ceaușescu, Anna Moffo, Adele Rogers, William Rogers.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-4877-12, President Nixon, Pat Nixon, President of Romania Nicolae Ceaușescu, and Mrs. Elena Ceaușescu pose with opera singer Anna Moffo after her East Room performance at the White House. Secretary of State William Rogers and Mrs. Adele Rogers stand nearby. 10/26/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, State Dining Room. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, President Nicolae Ceaușescu, Mrs. Elena Ceaușescu, Anna Moffo, Adele Rogers, William Rogers.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-4877-16-17, The Marine Wind Ensemble (dark uniforms) performing in a reception area for President of Romania Nicolae Ceaușescu state dinner guests. 10/26/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, State Dining Room. Marine Band Wind Ensemble.

    Roll WHPO-4878 Photographer: Kightlinger, Jack | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-4878-02-03, President Nixon greets President of Romania, Nicolae Ceausescu and Mrs. Ceausescu arriving at the North Portico for a state dinner. 10/26/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, North Portico. President Nixon, President Nicolae Ceausescu, Mrs. Ceausescu.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-4878-04-13, President Nixon, Pat Nixon, President Nicolae Ceausescu and Mrs. Ceausescu pose for a formal portrait in front of the Grand Staircase before entering a state dinner. 10/26/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, Grand Staircase. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, President Nicolae Ceausescu, Mrs. Ceausescu, honor guards.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-4878-14-21, President Nixon, Pat Nixon, President Nicolae Ceausescu and Mrs. Ceausescu greet guests in a reception room before entering a state dinner. Guests talking in groups. 10/26/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, Reception Room. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, President Nicolae Ceausescu, Mrs. Ceausescu, unidentified guests.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-4878-22-25, 29, The Marine Band Orchestra performing in a reception room area before a state dinner for President Nicolae Ceausescu and Mrs. Ceausescu. 10/26/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, Reception Room. Marine Band conductor and orchestra musicians.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-4878-26-28, President Nixon, Pat Nixon, President Nicolae Ceausescu and Mrs. Ceausescu walk the Grand red carpet before entering a state dinner. 10/26/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, Grand hallway. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, President Nicolae Ceausescu, Mrs. Ceausescu.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-4878-30-34, The Marine Wind Ensemble (dark uniforms) waiting against the wall before performing in a reception area for President of Romania Nicolae Ceausescu state dinner guests. 10/26/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, Reception Room. Marine Band wind ensemble.

    Roll WHPO-4879 Photographer: Kightlinger, Jack | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-4879-03A-09A, President Nixon and Pat Nixon, President Nicolae Ceausescu, Mrs. Ceausescu pose for a formal portrait while standing in the Grand Staircase entrance. 10/26/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, State Dining Room. President Nixon and Pat Nixon, President Nicolae Ceausescu, Mrs. Ceausescu.

    Roll WHPO-4883 Photographer: | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-4883-, Vice President Agnew portrait. 10/26/1970, unknown unknown. Spiro Agnew.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-4883-03, Formal seated closeup portrait of Vice President Agnew. 10/26/1970, unknown unknown. Spiro Agnew.

    Roll WHPO-4997 Photographer: Schumacher, Karl | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-4997-, Vice President Agnew on a campaign trip to North Carolina to support Republican candidates. 10/26/1970, North Carolina Undetermined site in North Carolina. Vice President Agnew, various republican candidates, including Senator Helms, rally supporters.

    Roll WHPO-4998 Photographer: Schumacher, Karl | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-4998-, Vice President Agnew on a campaign trip to North Carolina to support Republican candidates. 10/26/1970, South Carolina Undetermined site in South Carolina. Vice President Agnew, republican candidates, supporters.

  • 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-145
      Remarks at a GOP rally-Greenville, SC. (10/26/1970)

      Runtime: 30:00:00

      Original Format: 1/4-inch reel-to-reel audiotape. Original source type: Original.
    • WHCA-SR-B-146
      Remarks at a GOP rally-Raleigh, NC. (10/26/1970)

      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-284
      Press briefing by Gerald Warren and Russell Train. (10/26/1970, Press Center, White House)

      Runtime: 25:00:00

      Keywords: Press conferences, news conferences, interviews, media

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

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

    J - Entertainment at the White House

    • WHCA-SR-J-136
      Anna Moffo [see P-701045]. (10/26/1970)

      Runtime: 21:21

      Keywords: Musician, musicians, music, celebrities, performance, classical music, opera

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

    P - Formal Presidential Remarks

    • WHCA-SR-P-701043
      State arrival ceremony for President Nicolae Ceausecu, with president Ceausescu. (10/26/1970)

      Runtime: 1:52

      Keywords: Romania

      Original Format: 1/4-inch reel-to-reel audiotape. Original source type: Original.
    • WHCA-SR-P-701044
      Remark at state dinner for President Ceausescu, with President Ceausescu. (10/26/1970)

      Runtime: 4:30

      Keywords: Romania

      Original Format: 1/4-inch reel-to-reel audiotape. Original source type: Original.
    • WHCA-SR-P-701045
      Remarks by President Nixon prior to after-dinner entertainment with Annoa Moffo [see J-136]. (10/26/1970)

      Runtime: 1:46

      Keywords: Musician, musicians, music, celebrities, performance

      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-3926
      Weekly News Summary, Tape I.
      All networks
      Runtime: 00:59:10

      5. Update on Election 1970; with film report from New York. Time Code Start: 06:53. Keywords: elections, candidates, campaigns, campaigning, voting, results. Network: ABC.

      6. Film report on President Nixon's day, including meeting with Romanian President Ceausescu. Time Code Start: 11:27. Keywords: Presidents, Europe, meetings. Network: ABC.

      7. Film report on President Nixon's meeting with Romanian President Ceausescu. Time Code Start: 13:37. Keywords: Presidents, Europe, meetings. Network: NBC.

      8. Update on United Nations (U.N.) mediation efforts in the Middle East, film comments from Ambassadors Abba Eban (Israel) and Riad (Egypt). Time Code Start: 15:06. Keywords: Middle East, Mideast, Israeli, Ambassadors, war, organization of nations, intergovernmental alliance. Network: CBS.

      9. Report on President Nixon's meeting with Romanian President Ceausescu. Time Code Start: 18:14. Keywords: Presidents, Europe, meetings. Network: CBS.

      10. Nobel Prize winner speaks on the Economy. Time Code Start: 19:55. Keywords: world, awards, medals, economy, economics, budgets, finances, recession, inflation, money. Network: CBS.

      11. Film report on Election 1970 in California, with Tricia Nixon and David Eisenhower. Time Code Start: 21:39. Keywords: Presidents, speeches, families, elections, candidates, campaigns, campaigning, voting, results. Network: CBS.

      12. Eric Sevareid: Commentary on Election 1970. Time Code Start: 22:20. Keywords: elections, candidates, campaigns, campaigning, voting, results. Network: CBS.

      14. Film report on David Eisenhower and Tricia Nixon campaigning for California Senator George Murphy. Time Code Start: 26:54. Keywords: Presidents, families, travel, trips, Tricia trips, domestic, elections, campaigns, campaigning, candidates. Network: CBS.

Context (External Sources)