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October 6, 1970

Introduction

This almanac page for Tuesday, October 6, 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 5, 1970

Next Date: Wednesday, October 7, 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

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

    Foreign Assistance Policy, 1969-1972

    Vol. XIX, Part 2, Japan, 1969-1972

    December 1969-March 1971: Relations After the First Nixon-Sato Summit

    • 56. Memorandum of Conversation, Washington, October 6, 1970, 3:20 p.m.

      Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 535, Country Files, Far East, Japan, Vol. III, 7/70 to Dec 70. Secret; Exdis. Drafted by Fukuda. Holdridge sent this memorandum of conversation to Kissinger under cover of an October 6 memorandum asking him to approve it, which Kissinger did and asked that a copy be put into his files. (Ibid.) On September 25 Kissinger had sent a memorandum to Rogers, Stans, and Shultz, in which he noted that “the President had directed that a new U.S. position on textile matters be developed” before Nixon’s meetings with Kishi (October 6) and Sato (October 24). (Ibid., Box 399, Subject Files, Textiles, Vol. II through Nov 70) The Department of State sent Kissinger a briefing memorandum for the meeting with Kishi. (Ibid., RG 59, Central Files 1970–73, POL 7 JAPAN)

    Vol. XX, Southeast Asia, 1969-1972

    Philippines

    • 230. Memorandum for the Record, Washington, October 6, 1970

      Source: National Security Council Files, Nixon Intelligence Files, 40 Committee Minutes, October 6, 1970. Secret; Eyes Only.

    Vol. XXI, Chile, 1969-1973

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

    • 138. Memorandum for the Record, Washington, October 6, 1970

      Source: National Security Council, Nixon Intelligence Files, Subject Files, Chile, 40 Committee Minutes. Secret; Eyes Only. Drafted on October 7. A copy was sent to Mitchell, Packard, Johnson, Moorer, and Helms. McAfee prepared an account of the meeting based on his conversation with an unnamed participant that summarized the discussion and suggested that, “The Committee is faced with a problem since Higher Authority does not accept the fact that Allende is likely to be President.” (National Archives, RG 59, Chile–ITT–CIA 1963–1977, Lot 81D121, Documents Requested by the Department of Justice, 1970–1977)

    Vol. XXIX, Eastern Mediterranean, 1969-1972

    Cyprus

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

    Iran 1970

    • 89. Extract from the President’s Daily Security Brief, Washington, October 6, 1970

      The report discussed the Shah’s feud with the oil companies, and his assertion that he might be forced to seek a “legislative solution” based on the UN principle that mineral resources belonged to countries rather than exploiting foreign companies.

      Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, President’s Office Files, Presidential Handwriting, Box 7, Folder Presidential Handwriting, October 1970. Top Secret; Sensitive. Contains Codeword. The president wrote on the memorandum, “PETER—tell these oil barons—American security is vitally involved-keep Henry advised of your progress.” Tab A was not found. The full report of the Shah’s remarks is in Telegram 4335 from Tehran, October 3 (Ibid., RG 59, Central Files 1970–73, PET 6 IRAN).

  • 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-4695 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-4695-03A-18A, President Nixon conducing a press briefing about a future major statement in process for a new initiative for peace in Southeast Asia. 10/6/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, Press Briefing Room. President Nixon and members of the press corps.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-4695-18, President Nixon conducing a press briefing about a future major statement in process for a new initiative for peace in Southeast Asia. 10/6/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, Press Briefing Room.

    Roll WHPO-4696 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-4696-04A-07A, President Nixon with Ron Walker, wife Mrs. Anne Walker, and his mother, Mrs. Maxine Walker. 10/6/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, Ronald Walker, Mrs. Anne Walker, Maxine Walker.

    Roll WHPO-4697 Photographer: unknown | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-4697-02-21, A closeup portrait study of Robert Diefenbach. 10/6/1970, Washington, D.C. Department of Education. Robert Diefenbach.

    Roll WHPO-4698 Photographer: unknown | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-4698-02-21, A closeup portrait study of Robert Diefenbach. 10/6/1970, Washington, D.C. Department of Education. Robert Diefenbach.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-4698-17, A closeup portrait study of Robert Diefenbach. 10/6/1970, Washington, D.C. Department of Education. Robert Diefenbach.

    Roll WHPO-4699 Photographer: Schumacher, Karl | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-4699-03-17, Vice President Agnew and his staff. 10/6/1970, Washington, D.C. Executive Office Building, (EOB), Vice President's Office. Spiro Agnew, Arthur Sohmer, unidentified members of the Vice President's staff.

    Roll WHPO-4703 Photographer: Kightlinger, Jack | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-4703-03-13, President Nixon sitting and meeting with the former Prime Minister of Japan, Nobusuke Kishi. 10/6/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, Nobusuke Kishi.

    Roll WHPO-4704 Photographer: Schumacher, Karl | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-4704-03-19, Pat Nixon hosting a reception for the Federation of Music Clubs. 10/6/1970, Washington, D.C. The East Room White House. Pat Nixon, Federation of Music Clubs members.

  • 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-123
      Remarks at a fund raising dinner-Hotel Hilton, Pittsburgh, PA. (10/6/1970)

      Runtime: 30:00:00

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

    C - First Lady

    • WHCA-SR-C-052
      First Lady's introductory remarks at the concert of the National Federation of Music Clubs, with Mrs. Hourigan [see J-134]. (10/6/1970, East Room)

      Runtime: 1:30

      Keywords: Music, performance

      Production credits: Audio feed supplied by WHCA; Recorded by RRS (Bob Schroder, WHCA engineer)

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

    J - Entertainment at the White House

    • WHCA-SR-J-134
      National Federation of Music Clubs [see C-52]. (10/6/1970)

      Runtime: 33:00:00

      Keywords: Musician, musicians, music, celebrities, performance

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

    P - Formal Presidential Remarks

    • WHCA-SR-P-701013
      remarks to press on Vietnam policy. (10/6/1970)

      Runtime: 4:12

      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-3889
      "Today" Show with Herb Klein; President Nixon's arrival home from England. Richard Nixon, Pat Nixon.
      NBC
      Runtime: 0:30
    • WHCA-3895
      Weekly News Summary - Tape I.
      All networks
      Runtime: 00:59:21

      19. Report on President Nixon in Europe and the Administration's new Vietnam Peace Initiatives. Time Code Start: 38:19. Keywords: Paris Peace Talks, Vietnam War, treaty, treaties, negotiations, Presidents, travel, trips, Nixon trips, international, Europe. Network: ABC.

      20. Suez and Jordan (Middle East). Time Code Start: 40:50. Keywords: Middle East, Mideast, Egyptian, Jordanian, Mediterranean, Red Sea, Suez canal zone, waterways, shipping. Network: ABC.

      21. Update on the Middle East. Time Code Start: 42:10. Keywords: Middle East, Mideast, war. Network: ABC.

      22. Frank Reynolds: Commentary that President political power great; European tour and Vietnam peace plan good politics, Democrats can't campaign against President. Time Code Start: 43:10. Keywords: Presidents, public opinions, polls, approval ratings, Gallup poll, Harris poll, travel, trips, European, Vietnam War. Network: ABC.

      23. Middle East. Time Code Start: 45:00. Keywords: Middle East, Mideast, war. Network: NBC.

      24. Preview of President Nixon's upcoming speech. Time Code Start: 46:57. Keywords: Presidents, speeches. Network: NBC.

      25. Hearings on Police killings. Time Code Start: 48:05. Keywords: Armed Forces, police, security, weapons, guns, shootings, firearms, violence, deaths. Network: NBC.

      26. Report of President Nixon's upcoming speech. Time Code Start: 50:27. Keywords: Presidents, speeches. Network: CBS.

      27. Middle East situation. Time Code Start: 53:19. Keywords: Middle East, Mideast, war. Network: CBS.

      28. Report on the Weather Underground. Time Code Start: 56:22. Keywords: terrorism, terrorists, activists, militants, bombings, violence, sabotage, protests, the Weathermen. Network: CBS.

Context (External Sources)