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October 27, 1970

Introduction

This almanac page for Tuesday, October 27, 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: Monday, October 26, 1970

Next Date: Wednesday, October 28, 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.

    Addresses and Remarks

    Appointments and Nominations

    • National Council on the Arts (6 Weekly Comp. Pres. Doc. 1464, October 27, 1970)
      Announcement of Appointment of Nine New Members to the Council.

    Statements by the President

    • National Council on the Arts (6 Weekly Comp. Pres. Doc. 1463, October 27, 1970)
      Statement by the President Upon Announcing the Appointment of Nine New Members.
    • The Florida Campaign (6 Weekly Comp. Pres. Doc. 1474, October 27, 1970)
      Statement by the President in Support of Republican Candidates in Florida.

    Acts Approved by the President

    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.

    • Summary of provisions of the Comprehensive Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Act of 1970.

  • 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

    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. II, Organization and Management of U.S. Foreign Policy, 1969-1972

    The NSC System

    Vol. V, United Nations, 1969-1972

    Chinese Representation in the United Nations

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

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

    • 32. Memorandum of Conversation, Washington, October 27, 1970, 5 p.m.

      Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 490, President’s Trip Files, Dobrynin/Kissinger, 1970, Vol. 2. Top Secret; Sensitive; Exclusively Eyes Only. Drafted on October 28. The meeting was held in the Map Room at the White House. According to Kissinger’s Record of Schedule, the meeting lasted from 5:12 until 5:35 p.m. (Library of Congress, Manuscript Division, Kissinger Papers, Box 438, Miscellany, 1968–76) Kissinger forwarded and summarized the “full records” of his meetings with Dobrynin on October 23 and 27 in a memorandum to Nixon on November 3. (National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 490, President’s Trip Files, Dobrynin/Kissinger, 1970, Vol. 2) In a memorandum to Rogers on October 28, Kissinger also forwarded “a record of my Cuba and Summit discussions with Ambassador Dobrynin” on those dates, which was comprised of selected excerpts from his memoranda of conversation. According to Haig’s handwritten notation, Rogers saw it aboard Air Force One on October 28. (Ibid.)

    Vol. XX, Southeast Asia, 1969-1972

    Thailand

    • 95. Letter From the President’s Assistant for National Security Affairs (Kissinger) to the Ambassador to Thailand (Unger), Washington, October 27, 1970

      Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, Country Files, Box 563, Far East, Thailand, Vol. V. Top Secret; Sensitive. An attached October 22 memorandum from Holdridge and Kennedy to Kissinger reads: “Following the WSAG meeting on October 16 you asked that a letter be drafted from you to Ambassador Unger to make it clear to him what the situation is here with respect to the emergency employment of Thai air and ground forces in Cambodia. A draft letter for your signature is at Tab A.” The approval line of the memorandum is checked next to a recommendation that reads: “That you approve transmittal of this letter by back-channel message to Bangkok.” A notation on the memorandum in Kissinger’s handwriting reads: “urgent for dispatch.” A notation at the end of the memorandum reads: “Dispatched. Rec’d in Bangkok 10:15 on the 27th.”

    Vol. XXI, Chile, 1969-1973

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

    • 165. Telegram From the Embassy in Chile to the Department of State, Santiago, October 27, 1970, 1730Z

      Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Files 1970–73, POL CHILE–US. Secret; Priority; Exdis. This telegram was brought to Kissinger’s attention by a memorandum from Vaky, October 28. (Ibid., Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 774, Country Files, Latin America, Chile, Vol. II)

    • 166. Annex to an Options Paper, Washington, October 27, 1970

      Source: National Security Council, Nixon Intelligence Files, Subject Files, Chile 1970. Secret; Sensitive. Sent for information. This Annex, attached to “Options Paper for NSC on Chile,” was sent to Kissinger on October 28 by Chapin. In his covering memorandum, Chapin noted that CIA had just distributed it to the 40 Committee principals for their consideration at a meeting after the SRG meeting, to be held at 10:15 a.m. on October 29. The covering memorandum also contains the following handwritten note: “Not forwarded. Vaky stated to FMC [Chapin] that the Annex was not expected to come up at the SRG mtg. The Annex will probably be considered by the 40 Comm at a later date.” (Ibid.) An analytical summary of the Options Paper is Document 167.

    Vol. XXXII, SALT I, 1969-1972

    From Stalemate to Breakthrough, August 24, 1970-May 20, 1971

    • 110. Minutes of a Verification Panel Meeting, Washington, October 27, 1970, 10:30 a.m.-12:10 p.m.

      Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, NSC Institutional Files (H-Files), Box H–107, Verification Panel Minutes Originals 1969–3/8/72. Top Secret. The meeting was held in the White House Situation Room.

    Vol. XXXIV, National Security Policy, 1969-1972

    The Defense Budget and Safeguard Phase III

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

    Iran 1970

    • 93. Letter From Secretary of Defense Laird to Secretary of State Rogers, Washington, October 27, 1970

      Anxious that unwarranted Iranian armament not destabilize the Gulf, Laird informed Rogers that he was prepared to sell only two squadrons of F–4Es to the Shah.

      Source: Washington National Records Center, OASD Files, ISA Files, FRC 330–73A, 1975, Iran, 334–1970, 470 Iran. Secret. In Telegram 4760 from Tehran, October 31, the Embassy advised that the Shah had urgently demanded clarification of the news from F–4 manufacturer McDonnell Douglas that the U.S. Government had not approved the seventh and eighth squadrons. (National Archives, RG 59, Central Files 1970–73, DEF 12–5 IRAN.) In Telegram 4772 from Tehran, November 2, the country team recommended that the U.S. Government assert better control over Iran’s contract negotiations with private companies, and avoid manufacturer pressure to sign contracts in advance of funding, by channeling them into FMS procedures. (Ibid.)

    Vol. E-5, Part 1, Documents on Sub-Saharan Africa, 1969-1972

    The Horn

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

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

    • 92. Telegram 176436 From the Department of State to the Embassy in India and the Mission to the United Nations, Washington, October 27, 1970, 1357Z

      In the wake of his conversation with Indian Prime Minister Gandhi, Secretary of State Rogers had a conversation with Indian Foreign Minister Singh in which the irritants affecting relations between the U.S. and India were aired at greater length. Both agreed to try to approach future problems with a clean slate.

      Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Files 1970–73, POL INDIA–US. Secret; Nodis. Drafted on October 26 by Sisco and approved by Eliot. Sent to New Delhi eyes only for Keating and to USUN eyes only for Ambassador Charles W. Yost.

  • 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-4876 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-4876-, President Nixon signing the Comprehensive Drug Abuse, Prevention and Control Act of 1970. (H. R. 18583). Attorney General John Mitchell and others stand near a display of narcotics and drugs in front of a billboard poster showing details of "Operation Spearhead in Detroit" and "Clandestine Laboratory Seizure". 10/27/1970, Washington, D.C. Justice Department Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs. President Nixon; Attorney General John Mitchell; John Ingersoll, Director, Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs; guests.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-4876-14, President Nixon signing the Comprehensive Drug Abuse, Prevention and Control Act of 1970. (H. R. 18583). Attorney General John Mitchell and others stand near a display of narcotics and drugs in front of a billboard poster showing details of "Operation Spearhead in Detroit" and "Clandestine Laboratory Seizure". 10/27/1970, Washington, D.C. Justice Department Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs. President Nixon; Attorney General John Mitchell; John Ingersoll, Director, Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs; guests.

    Roll WHPO-4880 Photographer: Kightlinger, Jack | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-4880-, Pat Nixon greets horse owners and their show horses during the International Horse Show Courtesy Call at the White House. 10/27/1970, Washington, D.C. White House Grounds. Pat Nixon, unidentified Horse Show participants.

    Roll WHPO-4881 Photographer: Kightlinger, Jack | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-4881-, Pat Nixon greets horse owners and their show horses during the International Horse Show Courtesy Call at the White House. 10/27/1970, Washington, D.C. White House Grounds. Pat Nixon, unidentified Horse Show participants.

    Roll WHPO-4885 Photographer: Kightlinger, Jack | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-4885-, Julie Eisenhower promoting UNICEF fund raising campaign with children dressed in Halloween costumes. 10/27/1970, Washington, D.C. White House. Julie Eisenhower, UNICEF kids.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-4885-22A, Julie Eisenhower standing with children dressed in Haloween costumes promoting a UNICEF fundraising campaign. 10/27/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, North Portico entrance. Julie Eisenhower, UNICEF kids.

    Roll WHPO-4890 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-4890-, President Nixon attending a Political Rally for Congressman William Cramer and Governor Claude Kirk. 10/27/1970, Palm Beach, Florida West Palm Beach Auditorium,. President Nixon, Congressman William C. Cramer, Governor R. Kirk, and platform guests.

    Roll WHPO-4891 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-4891-, President Nixon attending a Political Rally for Congressman William Cramer and Governor Claude Kirk. 10/27/1970, Miami Beach, Florida Miami Beach Convention Center. President Nixon, Congressman William C. Cramer, Governor R. Kirk, and platform guests.

    Roll WHPO-4892 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-4892-, President Nixon attending a Political Rally for Congressman William Cramer and Governor Claude Kirk. 10/27/1970, West Palm Beach, Florida West Palm Beach Auditorium. President Nixon, Congressman William C. Cramer, Governor R. Kirk, and platform guests.

    Roll WHPO-4893 Photographer: Schumaker, Byron | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-4893-, President Nixon attending a Political Rally for Congressman William Cramer and Governor Claude Kirk. 10/27/1970, Palm Beach, Florida West Palm Beach Auditorium. President Nixon, Congressman William C. Cramer, Governor R. Kirk, and platform guests.

    Roll WHPO-4894 Photographer: Schumaker, Byron | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-4894-, President Nixon attending a Political Rally for Congressman William Cramer and Governor Claude Kirk. 10/27/1970, Palm Beach, Florida West Palm Beach, Florida. President Nixon, Congressman William C. Cramer, Governor R. Kirk, and platform guests.

    Roll WHPO-4895 Photographer: Schumaker, Byron | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-4895-, President Nixon attending a Political Rally for Congressman William Cramer and Governor Claude Kirk. 10/27/1970, Palm Beach, Florida West Palm Beach Auditorium. President Nixon, Congressman William C. Cramer, Governor R. Kirk, and platform guests.

  • 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-147
      Remarks in a television taping-WRAL TV, Raleigh, NC. (10/27/1970)

      Runtime: 30:00:00

      Original Format: 1/4-inch reel-to-reel audiotape. Original source type: Original.
    • WHCA-SR-B-148
      Remarks at the Navy Club dinner-Waldorf Astoria, New York City. (10/27/1970)

      Runtime: 30:00:00

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

    K - Informal Presidential Remarks

    • WHCA-SR-K-024
      Impromptu remarks-Palm Beach, FL. (10/27/1970)

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

    P - Formal Presidential Remarks

    • WHCA-SR-P-701046
      Remarks by President Nixon at a signing of the Narcotics Control Act of 1970 in the Federal Narcotics Building with remarks by Attorney General John Mitchell and John Ingersoll. (10/27/1970, Federal Narcotics Building, Washington D.C.)

      Runtime: 0:09:07

      Keywords: drugs, drug abuse, narcotics, heroin, marijuana, addicts, addiction, prevention, programs

      Production credits: Audio feed supplied by WHCA; Recorded by JAD (initials of WHCA engineer); "Mult" (Pool) feed provided by NBC

      Original Format: 1/4-inch reel-to-reel audiotape. Original source type: Original.
    • WHCA-SR-P-701047
      Remarks by President Nixon in a video taping session regarding the 1970 elections. (10/27/1970, Oval Office, the White House, Washington, D.C.)

      Runtime: 0:16:37

      Keywords: Mid-term campaigns, mid-term elections, 1970 mid-term campaign, 1970 mid-term election, vote, voters, voting

      Production credits: Audio feed supplied by WHCA or possibly "Logos TV" (log book) and additional feed possibly by CBS (original box); Recorded by JAD (initials of WHCA engineer)

      Original Format: 1/4-inch reel-to-reel audiotape. Original source type: Original.
    • WHCA-SR-P-701048
      Remarks by President Nixon at West palm Beach rally for Republican candidates with Gov. Claude Kirk. (10/27/1970)

      Runtime: 24:03:00

      Original Format: 1/4-inch reel-to-reel audiotape. Original source type: Original.
    • WHCA-SR-P-701049
      Remarks by President Nixon at Miami Convention Hall. (10/27/1970)

      Runtime: 22:25

      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-3922
      "Campaign '70" with President & Vice-President. Senator Charles Goodell, Representative Ottinger, James Buckley, Prime Minister Indira Gandhi of India.
      CBS, NBC
      Runtime: 00:53:43
    • WHCA-3923
      "The Dick Cavett Show": Joseph Califano, Richard Harris, Ramsey Clark, I.F. Stone. Richard Nixon, Vice President Agnew.
      CBS
      Runtime: 01:31:52
    • WHCA-3926
      Weekly News Summary, Tape I.
      All networks
      Runtime: 00:59:10

      13. Report on the "Dump Agnew in '72" movement (Vice President Agnew). Time Code Start: 24:40. Keywords: Vice Presidents, Presidential elections, campaigns, campaigning, primaries, candidates, protests, slogans. Network: ABC.

      15. Film report on the Administration's Drug Abuse Law Enforcement Law with comments from President Nixon. Time Code Start: 27:19. Keywords: Presidents, speeches, statements, pharmaceuticals, medicines, drugs, drug abuse, narcotics, heroin, marijuana, alcohol, alcoholism, addicts, addiction, prevention, programs. Network: ABC.

      16. Frank Reynolds: commentary on prospects for a Republican Senate. Time Code Start: 29:20. Keywords: political parties, Republicans, GOP, elections, Senators. Network: ABC.

      17. Report on President Nixon and Vice President Agnew campaigning, film of New York City Mayor John Lindsay speech. Time Code Start: 31:25. Keywords: Presidents, travel, trips, Nixon trips, domestic, elections, campaigns, campaigning, candidates, speeches. Network: NBC.

      18. Film report on the Administration's Drug Abuse Law Enforcement Law with comments from President Nixon. Time Code Start: 33:51. Keywords: Presidents, speeches, statements, pharmaceuticals, medicines, drugs, drug abuse, narcotics, heroin, marijuana, alcohol, alcoholism, addicts, addiction, prevention, programs. Network: NBC.

      19. Film report on Campaign 1970 with President Nixon; film report on economy as a campaign issue with film comments from AFL-CIO President George Meany and Representative John W. McCormick. Time Code Start: 35:15. Keywords: economy, economics, budgets, finances, recession, inflation, money, labor, unions, leaders, labor, unions, American Federation of Labor, Congress of Industrial Organizations. Network: CBS.

      20. Film report on the Administration's Drug Abuse Law Enforcement Law with comments from President Nixon. Time Code Start: 40:03. Keywords: Presidents, speeches, statements, pharmaceuticals, medicines, drugs, drug abuse, narcotics, heroin, marijuana, alcohol, alcoholism, addicts, addiction, prevention, programs. Network: CBS.

      21. Eric Sevareid: commentary on President Nixon. Time Code Start: 40:54. Keywords: Presidents, reports. Network: CBS.

Context (External Sources)