October 9, 1970

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 Key Biscayne, Florida

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.

Announcements

• Drug Abuse Conference for Radio Industry Representatives (6 Weekly Comp. Pres. Doc. 1357, October 9, 1970)
  Announcement of Conference To Be Held October 14.

Appointments and Nominations

• National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (6 Weekly Comp. Pres. Doc. 1357, October 9, 1970)
  Announcement of Appointment of Dr. Robert M. White as Acting Deputy Administrator.

Reports to the President

• United States Naval Academy (6 Weekly Comp. Pres. Doc. 1358, October 9, 1970)
  Announcement of the Report of the Board of Visitors.

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.

• Federal Register of Friday, October 9, 1970

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

• Senate: October 9, 1970
• Extensions of Remarks: October 9, 1970

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 09 October 1970

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. V, United Nations, 1969-1972

High-Level Meetings; Miscellaneous Issues

• 25. Memorandum From Marshall Wright of the National Security Council Staff to the President’s Assistant for National Security Affairs (Kissinger), Washington, October 9, 1970

  Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 299, Agency Files, USUN, Vol. V. Secret. Sent for information. At the top of the page Kissinger wrote: “Marshall—We must move on this. HK.” Below his note is the stamped date “October 12, 1970.”

Vol. VII, Vietnam, July 1970-January 1972

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

• 47. Letter From the President’s Assistant for National Security Affairs (Kissinger) to the Chief of the Delegation to the Peace Talks on Vietnam (Bruce), Washington, October 9, 1970

  Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 190, Paris Talks/Meetings, 1 Oct–Dec 70. Secret; Sensitive; Eyes Only. Lord sent a draft of this letter to Kissinger under cover of an October 7 memorandum, noting it was “redone & amplified per your instructions.” (Ibid.)

Vol. XX, Southeast Asia, 1969-1972

Thailand

• 93. Memorandum From the Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs (Green) to the Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs (Johnson), Washington, October 9, 1970

  Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Files 1970–73, DEF 19 THAI–LAOS. Secret; Nodis. Drafted by Dexter, cleared by Wilson and Corcoran (EA), and approved by Green.

Vol. XXI, Chile, 1969-1973

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

• 144. Backchannel Message From the Ambassador to Chile (Korry) to the Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs (Johnson) and the President’s Assistant for National Security Affairs (Kissinger), Santiago, October 9, 1970

  Source: National Archives, RG 59, Chile–ITT–CIA 1963–1977, Lot 81D121, Documents Requested by the Department of Justice, 1970–1977. Secret; Sensitive; Eyes Only.

• 145. Backchannel Message From the Ambassador to Chile (Korry) to the Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs (Johnson) and the President’s Assistant for National Security Affairs (Kissinger), Santiago, October 9, 1970

  Source: National Archives, RG 59, Chile–ITT–CIA 1963–1977, Lot 81D121, Documents Requested by the Department of Justice, 1970–1977. Secret; Sensitive; Eyes Only.

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

• 166. Memorandum From the President’s Assistant for National Security Affairs (Kissinger) to President Nixon, Washington, October 9, 1970

  Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, NSC Institutional Files (H-Files), Box H–219, National Security Decision Memoranda. Secret. Sent for action. Tabs A–C are not attached. All brackets are in the original.

• 167. Memorandum From the President’s Assistant for National Security Affairs (Kissinger) to President Nixon, Washington, October 9, 1970

  Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, NSC Institutional Files (H-Files), Box H–219, National Security Decision Memoranda. Top Secret; Nodis. Sent for action. All brackets are in the original.

• 168. Minutes of a Combined Senior Review Group and Washington Special Actions Group Meeting, Washington, October 9, 1970, 2:40-3:10 p.m.

  Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, NSC Institutional Files (H-Files), Box H–114, Washington Special Actions Group, WASG Minutes (Originals) 1969 and 1970. Top Secret; Nodis. The meeting was held in the White House Situation Room.

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

U.S. Policy Towards Terrorism, Hijacking of Aircraft, and Attacks on Civil Aviation: U.S. Response to Hijackings by the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine and Additional Anti-Hijacking Measures, September 1970-June 1972

• 78. Memorandum From the Deputy Legal Adviser (Rhinelander) and Deputy Assistant for Transportation and Telecommunications (Rein) to the President’s Assistant (Flanigan), Washington, October 9, 1970

  Rhinelander and Rein communicated to Flanigan the measures proposed by the Department of State to maintain international momentum after adoption of the ICAO resolution.
  
  Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Files 1970-73, AV 12. No classification marking. Drafted by Joseph A. Silberstein (E/AO/AVP) and Rein and cleared by Rhinelander. Tabs A-C were attached but not published.

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

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

• 81. Information Memorandum From the Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern and South Asian Affairs (Sisco) to Secretary of State Rogers, Washington, October 9, 1970

  Sisco summarized the Indian and Pakistani reactions to the decision to authorize limited arms sales to Pakistan.
  
  Source: Department of State, NEA/INC Files: Lot 77 D 51, DTS–Chrons, Oct–Dec 1970. Secret. Drafted by Schneider and cleared by Spengler and Van Hollen.

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-4711 Photographer: Grove, Andrew | Color or B&W: B&W

• Frame(s): WHPO-4711-07-13, Robert H. Finch, Counselor to the President, meeting with a group in his office. 10/9/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, Office of Robert Finch. Robert Finch, four group members.

Roll WHPO-4731 Photographer: Schumacher, Karl | Color or B&W: B&W

• Frame(s): WHPO-4731-07-09, 28-35, Vice President Agnew attending a reception and Fundraiser for Campaign 70 in Amarillo, Texas. 10/9/1970, Amarillo, Texas unknown. Spiro T. Agnew, local Campaign 70 committee.
• Frame(s): WHPO-4731-10-27, Vice President Agnew participating in a Campaign 70 Rally at the Lubbock Airport, Texas. 10/9/1970, Lubbock, Texas Lubbock Airport. Spiro T. Agnew, local members of the Campaign 70 Rally, well-wishers.

Roll WHPO-4732 Photographer: Schumacher, Karl | Color or B&W: B&W

• Frame(s): WHPO-4732-01A-16A, Vice President Agnew participating in a Campaign 70 Fund-Raiser in Tulsa, Oklahoma. 10/9/1970, Tulsa, Oklahoma unknown. Spiro T. Agnew, Mrs. Jenny Agnew and local Campaign 70 officials.
• Frame(s): WHPO-4732-17A-22A, Vice President Agnew preparing to depart Tulsa, answering questions. 10/9/1970, Tulsa, Oklahoma Tulsa Airport. Vice-President Spiro T. Agnew, Mrs. Jenny Agnew and local Campaign 70 officials.
• Frame(s): WHPO-4732-23A-30A, Vice President Agnew participating in a Campaign 70 Fund- Raiser in Phoenix, Arizona. 10/9/1970, Phoenix, Arizona Trunk and Tusk. Vice-President Spiro T. Agnew, Mrs. Jenny Agnew and local Campaign 70 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-127
  Remarks at a GOP fund raising luncheon-Tulsa Municipal Center, Tulsa, Oklahoma. (10/9/1970)
  
  Runtime: 30:00:00
  
  Original Format: 1/4-inch reel-to-reel audiotape. Original source type: Original.

• WHCA-SR-B-128
  Remarks at a fund raising dinner-Delwebb Motor Lodge, Phoenix, Arizona. (10/9/1970)
  
  Runtime: 25:00:00
  
  Original Format: 1/4-inch reel-to-reel audiotape. Original source type: Original.

F - Secretary of State Briefings

• WHCA-SR-F-010
  Press conference by Sec. Rogers. (10/9/1970, State Department)
  
  Runtime: 36:00:00
  
  Production credits: Audio feed supplied by State Department; Recorded by RHD (initials of WHCA engineer)
  
  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-3894
  "The Merv Griffin Show" - Herbert Klein, Director of White House Communications. Lawrence O'Brien, Chairman of the Democratic National Committee.
  Undetermined
  Runtime: 00:42:23
• WHCA-3897
  Weekly News Summary - Tape III.
  All networks
  Runtime: 0:30
  
  1. Report on Middle East ceasefire violations, with film comments from Secretary of State Rogers. Time Code Start: 00:00. Keywords: Middle East, Mideast, war, cabinet, advisors, ceasefires. Network: ABC.
  
  2. Report on the Administration's Vietnam peace plans, with film comments from Assistant Secretary of Defense David Packard and Secretary of State Rogers. Time Code Start: 04:27. Keywords: cabinet, advisors, Paris Peace Talks, Vietnam War, treaty, treaties, negotiations,. Network: ABC.
  
  3. Update on the Economy. Time Code Start: 07:11. Keywords: economy, economics, budgets, finances, recession, inflation, money. Network: NBC.
  
  4. Report on the Middle East with film comments from Secretary of State Rogers. Time Code Start: 08:00. Keywords: Middle East, Mideast, war, cabinet, advisors, speeches, statements. Network: NBC.
  
  5. Report on the Administration's Vietnam peace plans, with film comments from Secretary of State Rogers. Time Code Start: 10:28. Keywords: cabinet, advisors, Paris Peace Talks, Vietnam War, treaty, treaties, negotiations. Network: NBC.
  
  6. Report on Vietnam combat. Time Code Start: 12:41. Keywords: Vietnam War, mlitary, troops. Network: NBC.
  
  7. Report on Secretary of State Rogers' views on the Middle East and the Administration's Vietnam peace plans. Time Code Start: 13:32. Keywords: Middle East, Mideast, war, cabinet, advisors, speeches, statements. Network: CBS.
  
  8. Film report on G.I. reactions to the latest peace proposal; South Vietnam's President Thieu's response. Time Code Start: 16:33. Keywords: South Vietnam, Presidents, speeches, statements, Vietnam War, military, troops, withdrawals. Network: CBS.
  
  9. President Nixon asks FBI Director J. Edgar Hoover to investigate bombings. Time Code Start: 20:19. Keywords: Federal Bureau of Investigations, organizations, crime, espionage, spying, investigations, leaders, universities, colleges, bombings, terrorism. Network: CBS.

• LIFE magazine of October 9, 1970

• New York Times of October 9, 1970

• AP Images photos from October 9, 1970
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The Vanderbilt Television News Archive is the world's most extensive and complete archive of television news. They have been recording, preserving and providing access to television news broadcasts of the national networks since August 5, 1968.

• October 1970 Broadcast Index

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