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September 10, 1970

Introduction

This almanac page for Thursday, September 10, 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.

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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.

    Appointments and Nominations

    Awards and Citations

    • Presidential Unit Citation (6 Weekly Comp. Pres. Doc. 1171, September 10, 1970)
      Text of Citation Accompanying Award to the 8th Tactical Bombardment Squadron, Pacific Air Forces.

    Executive Orders

    Statements 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.

    • Press conference of Floyd H. Hyde, Assistant Secretary for Model Cities, Department of Housing and Urban Development, and John R. Price, Jr., Special Assistant to the President, on the report of the President's Task Force on Model Cities.

    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.

    • The report of the President's Task Force on Model Cities was announced by the White House. The report is entitled "Model Cities: A Step Towards the New Federalism" (Government Printing Office; 20 pp.).
    • The White House announced that Dr. K. Wayne Smith has joined the staff of the National Security Council as Assistant for Programs, replacing Dr. Laurence E. Lynn, who will join the faculty of the Graduate School of Business at Stanford University.
    • The President met with officers of several small businessmen's organizations 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.

    • RORERT H. SCHNACKE, of California, to be a United States District Judge for the Northern District of California, vice George B. Harris, retired.
    • DONALD W. VANARTSDAEN, of Pennsylvania, to be a United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, vice a new position created under P.L. 91-272 approved June 2, 1970.
    • GEORGE FIRANK MANSUR, JR., of Texas, to be Deputy Director of the Office of Telecommunications Policy (new position).

  • 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.

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

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

    Foreign Economic Policy

    Vol. III, Foreign Economic Policy; International Monetary Policy, 1969-1972

    International Monetary Policy, 1969-1972

    • 148. Volcker Group Paper, Washington, September 10, 1970

      Source: Washington National Records Center, Department of the Treasury, Volcker Group Masters: FRC 56 86 30, 1970, VG/LIM/70-1-VG/LIM/70. Confidential. Circulated to members of the Volcker Group under cover of a September 14 note from George Willis that indicated a shortened version of the paper was contemplated for use by the delegations in Brussels (G-10 Ministerial) and Copenhagen (IMF Annual Meeting). No shortened version was found. On August 7 Willis had circulated to members of the Group (VG/LIM/70-21) papers by Bergsten and Wonnacott advocating, respectively, the aggressive and low key approaches. (Ibid.) On August 28 Volcker had sent a copy of the Position Paper, dated August 26, to Secretary Kennedy for his approval, under cover of an August 28 memorandum indicating it had been thoroughly discussed in the Group where there was general agreement on the low key approach. (Ibid.) Volcker also told Kennedy he was sending copies to all members of the Group for concurrence, and did so on August 31. (Ibid.) There are no significant differences between the August 26 and the September 10 versions of the paper.

    Vol. VII, Vietnam, July 1970-January 1972

    The Aftermath of the Cambodian Incursion, July 21-October 7, 1970

    • 36. Summary of Conclusions of a Meeting of the Washington Special Actions Group, Washington, September 10, 1970, 4:05-4:40 p.m.

      Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, NSC Institutional Files (H-Files), Box H–114, WSAG Meetings Minutes, Originals, 1969–1970. Top Secret; Nodis. The meeting took place in the Situation Room of the White House. A typed note indicates this is Part II of the summary and minutes; Part I is the record of the WSAG discussion of the Middle East, which immediately preceded the discussion of Cambodia.

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

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

    • 53. Memorandum of Conversation, Washington, September 10, 1970, 12:45 p.m.

      Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 535, Country File, Far East, Japan, Vol. III, 7/70 to Dec 70. Secret; Exdis. Sent for information. Holdridge sent this memorandum to Kissinger for his approval on September 14. Kissinger approved. The meeting took place at the White House prior to a 1:15 lunch attended by Kissinger, Nakasone, and others. The topics discussed at lunch included nuclear enrichment technology, the Middle East situation, Communist China, the Nixon Doctrine, and Japanese offshore oil. (Memorandum of conversation, September 10; ibid.)

    Vol. XX, Southeast Asia, 1969-1972

    Thailand

    • 88. Minutes of Washington Special Actions Group Meeting, Washington, September 10, 1970, 4:05-4:40 p.m.

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

    Vol. XXI, Chile, 1969-1973

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

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

    Jordan, September 1970

    • 220. Telegram From the Department of State to Certain Diplomatic Posts, Washington, September 10, 1970, 1752Z

      Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Files 1970–73, POL 23 JORDAN. Secret; Exdis. Drafted on September 9 by Adolph Dubs (EUR/SOV); cleared by Davies; and approved by Sisco. It was sent to Amman, Beirut, USINT Cairo, London, Moscow, Paris, Tel Aviv, and USUN.

    • 222. Minutes of a Washington Special Actions Group Meeting, Washington, September 10, 1970, 3:15-4 p.m.

      Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, NSC Institutional Files (H-Files), Box H–114, Washington Special Actions Group, WSAG Minutes (Originals) 1969 and 1970. Top Secret. The meeting took place in the White House Situation Room. Kissinger is not listed as a participant but he chaired the meeting.

    Vol. XXVIII, Southern Africa

    Regional Issues

    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

    • 56. Memorandum For the President, Washington, September 10, 1970

      A proposal for the President’s approval for a program to deter future hijacking of U.S. aircraft approved by the FAA, the airline industry, the appropriate departments and agencies including State and domestic and international airline organizations.

      Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Subject Files, Box 330, Hijackings. Secret. Sent for action. No drafting information appears on the memorandum. There is no indication that the President saw it, but on September 14, Laird wrote to Kissinger “pursuant to the decision of the President that we should provide military personnel on U.S. Flag air carriers, we propose to detail the necessary military personnel to the Department of Transportation.” Tab B was attached and is printed in Public Papers: Nixon, 1970, pp. 742-743.

    • 58. Telegram 1857 From the Mission to the United Nations to the Department of State, New York, September 10, 1970, 0014Z

      The telegram transmitted the text of a UN Security Council resolution that expressed grave concern about the hijackings.

      Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Files 1970-73, AV 12. Unclassified. Repeated to Algiers, Beirut, Bern, Bonn, London, Moscow, Paris, Tel Aviv, USINT Cairo, the U.S. mission to Geneva, and the consulate in Jerusalem.

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

    U.S. Policy Towards International Production and Trafficking in Illegal Drugs

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

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

    • 75. Telegram 7184 From the Embassy in Pakistan to the Department of State, Rawalpindi, September 10, 1970, 1125Z

      President Yahya told Chargé Sober that his decision to postpone national elections until December should not be taken to mean that he was wavering in his determination to restore civilian government.

      Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Files 1970–73, POL 15–PAK. Confidential; Limdis. Repeated to Dacca, Karachi, and Lahore.

  • 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-4338 Photographer: Schumaker, Byron | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-4338-01-03, President Nixon holding a presentation ceremony of commissions to five new appointees to the President's Advisory Commission for the 25th Anniversary of the UN. 9/10/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, Henry Cabot Lodge, Robert Finch, Ronald Stowe, Marie Handel, Richard T. Clarke, Susan Chan and Wm. Dudley Jackson.

    Roll WHPO-4339 Photographer: Schumaker, Byron | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-4339-01-10, President Nixon meeting with Vice President Agnew before Agnew's campaign trip. 9/10/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, Spiro T. Agnew.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-4339-04, President Nixon meeting with Vice President Agnew in the Oval Office before Agnew's campaign trip. 9/10/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, Spiro Agnew.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-4339-13-25, President Nixon holding a presentation ceremony of commissions to five new appointees to the President's Advisory Commission for the 25th Anniversary of the United Nations (UN). 9/10/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, Henry Cabot Lodge, Robert Finch, Marie Handel, Richard T. Clarke, Susan A, Chan, William Dudley Jackson, Marie-Louise Handal, Ronald F. Stowe, United Nations (UN).
    • Frame(s): WHPO-4339-18, President Nixon shakes hands with Richard Clark at a presentation ceremony of commissions to five new appointees to the President's Advisory Commission for the 25th Anniversary of the United Nations (UN). 9/10/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, Richard T. Clark, United Nations (UN).
    • Frame(s): WHPO-4339-19, President Nixon shakes hands with Susan Chan at a presentation ceremony of commissions to five new appointees to the President's Advisory Commission for the 25th Anniversary of the United Nations (UN). 9/10/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, Susan Chan, United Nations (UN).

    Roll WHPO-4340 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-4340-01A-24A, President Nixon shaking hands with Frank Murkowski, Republican Nominee for Congress and Senator Theodore F. Stevens, Alaska. 9/10/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, Theodore F. Stevens, Frank Murkowski.

    Roll WHPO-4341 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-4341-02-10, President Nixon working at his desk in the Oval Office. 9/10/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon and photographers.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-4341-13-19, President Nixon meeting with Governor Tom McCall of Oregon. 9/10/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, exterior. President Nixon, Tom McCall.

    Roll WHPO-4342 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-4342-03-19, President Nixon standing with Alaska Senator Theodore F. Stevens, in the Rose Garden. 9/10/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, Rose Garden. President Nixon, Theodore F. Stevens.

    Roll WHPO-4343 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-4343-03-13, President Nixon standing with Utah Representative Laurence J. Burton. 9/10/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, Rose Garden. President Nixon, Laurence J. Burton.

    Roll WHPO-4344 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-4344-02A-13A, President Nixon standing with Minnesota Congressman Clark MacGregor. 9/10/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, Rose Garden. President Nixon, Rep. Clark MacGregor.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-4344-09A, President Nixon standing with Minnesota Congressman Clark MacGregor. 9/10/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, Rose Garden. President Nixon, Clark MacGregor.

    Roll WHPO-4345 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-4345-01A-11A, President Nixon walking with Representative Clark MacGregor, Republican, Minnesota. 9/10/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, Rose Garden. President Nixon, Clark MacGregor.

    Roll WHPO-4346 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-4346-03-16, President Nixon standing with Representative Thomas S. Kleppe, Republican, North Dakota. 9/10/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, Rose Garden. President Nixon, Thomas S. Kleppe.

    Roll WHPO-4347 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W:

    • Frame(s): WHPO-4347-02A-11A, President Nixon standing with Alaska Senator Theodore F. Stevens in the Rose Garden. 9/10/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, Rose Garden. President Nixon, Theodore F. Stevens.

    Roll WHPO-4348 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-4348-03-14, President Nixon standing with Representative Laurence J. Burton, Republican, Utah. 9/10/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, Rose Garden. President Nixon, Laurence J. Burton.

    Roll WHPO-4349 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-4349-03-16, President Nixon standing with North Dakota Republican Representative Thomas S. Kleppe. 9/10/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, Rose Garden. President Nixon, Thomas S. Kleppe.

    Roll WHPO-4350 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-4350-01A-13A, President Nixon sitting with Representative Laurence J. Burton, Republican, Utah. 9/10/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, Laurence J. Burton.

    Roll WHPO-4351 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-4351-05A-15A, President Nixon seated at his Oval Office desk during a meeting with Congressman Clark MacGregor. 9/10/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, Clark MacGregor.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-4351-15, President Nixon seated at his Oval Office desk during a meeting with Congressman Clark MacGregor. 9/10/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, Clark MacGregor.

    Roll WHPO-4352 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-4352-02A-07A, President Nixon greeting Congressman Laurence Burton. 9/10/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, Laurence Burton.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-4352-10A-14A, President Nixon greeting Congressman Thomas S. Kleppe. 9/10/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, Thomas S. Kleppe.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-4352-17A-18A, President Nixon greeting Senator Stevens. 9/10/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, Senator Stevens.

    Roll WHPO-4353 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-4353-02A-17A, President Nixon sitting with Senator Theodore F. Stevens, Alaska. 9/10/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, Theodore F. Stevens.

    Roll WHPO-4354 Photographer: Schumaker, Byron | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-4354-01A-05A, Al Scott, photographer in charge of production with a camera in front of his face, standing with Stephen B. Bull. 9/10/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. Stephen B. Bull, Al Scott.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-4354-07A-08A, President Nixon greeting Congressman Clark MacGregor, from Minnesota. 9/10/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, Clark MacGregor.

    Roll WHPO-4355 Photographer: Schumaker, Byron | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-4355-02-17, President Nixon sitting with Congressman Thomas S. Kleppe, Bismarck, North Dakota. 9/10/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, Thomas S. Kleppe.

    Roll WHPO-4356 Photographer: Schumaker, Byron | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-4356-01A-09A, President sitting and talking withTom McCall, Governor of Oregon. 9/10/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, Tom McCall.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-4356-11A-13A, President Nixon standing with Oregon Governor Tom McCall and Oregon Congressman Wendell Wyatt. 9/10/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, Governor of Oregon, Tom McCall, and Congressman from Oregon, Wendell Wyatt.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-4356-14A-20A, President Nixon standing with Wendell Wyatt, Congressman from Oregon. 9/10/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, Wendell Wyatt.

    Roll WHPO-4357 Photographer: Schumaker, Byron | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-4357-01-09, Presidential Assistant Henry Kissinger sitting and talking with Yasuhiro Nakasone, the Japanese Director of the Defense Agency. 9/10/1970, Washington, D.C. White House. Henry Kissinger, Yasuhiro Nakasone.

    Roll WHPO-4358 Photographer: Schumaker, Byron | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-4358-01-07, President Nixon meeting with congressional candidates. 9/10/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, congressional candidates, photographers.

    Roll WHPO-4359 Photographer: Schumaker, Byron | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-4359-01-02, Unidentified man sitting leisurely at a desk. 9/10/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. unidentified man.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-4359-04-06, President Nixon signing photographs for unidentified individuals. 9/10/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, unidentified individuals.

    Roll WHPO-4360 Photographer: Kightlinger, Jack | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-4360-02A-13A, President Nixon meeting with officers of National Small Business Association. 9/10/1970, Washington, D.C. White House Cabinet Room. President Nixon, Thomas M. Crosby, Walter B. Stalts, Wilson S. Johnson, Paul Costello, Rufus Gosnell, John Lewis, Richard G. Lee, Lewis A. Shattuck, Berkely G. Burrell, Charles W. Colson, George T. Bell.

    Roll WHPO-4426 Photographer: Schumacher, Karl | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-4426-02-09, Vice President Agnew preparing to board the Michelle Ann, an Eastern Airline aircraft, in order to depart Washington, DC to attend a political rally in Springfield, Illinois. 9/10/1970, Washington, D.C. airport, tarmac. Spiro T. Agnew, Judy Agnew, crew members.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-4426-10-21, Vice President Agnew attending a political rally in Springfield. 9/10/1970, Springfield, Illinois unknown. Spiro T. Agnew, crowd.

    Roll WHPO-4427 Photographer: Schumacher, Karl | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-4427-04-07, Vice President Agnew preparing to board the Michelle Ann, an Eastern Airline aircraft, in order to depart Washington, DC to attend a political rally in Springfield, Illinois. 9/10/1970, Washington, D.C. airport, tarmac. Spiro T. Agnew, Judy Agnew, crew members.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-4427-08-12, Vice President Agnew attends a political rally in Springfield, Illinois. 9/10/1970, Springfield, Illinois unknown. Spiro T. Agnew, crowd.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-4427-13-16, Vice President Agnew arriving in Casper, Wyoming. 9/10/1970, Casper, Wyoming airport, tarmac. Spiro T. Agnew, Judy Agnew, crew 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-089
      Departure remarks-Hanger #1, National Airport. (9/10/1970)

      Runtime: 3:00

      Original Format: 1/4-inch reel-to-reel audiotape. Original source type: Original.
    • WHCA-SR-B-090
      Remarks at a rally-County Court House, Springfield, IL. (9/10/1970)

      Runtime: 35:00:00

      Original Format: 1/4-inch reel-to-reel audiotape. Original source type: Original.
    • WHCA-SR-B-091
      Remarks at a GOP reception-Ramada Inn, Caspar, Wyoming. (9/10/1970)

      Runtime: 5:00

      Original Format: 1/4-inch reel-to-reel audiotape. Original source type: Original.
    • WHCA-SR-B-092
      Remarks at a political rally-Caspar, Wyoming, 30:00. (9/10/1970)

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

    H - White House Staff Member Recordings

    • WHCA-SR-H-258
      Press briefing by Gerald Warren, John Price, and Floyd Hyde. (9/10/1970, Press Lobby, White House)

      Runtime: 53:00:00

      Keywords: Press conferences, news conferences, interviews, media

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

      Original Format: 1/4-inch reel-to-reel audiotape. Original source type: Original.
    • WHCA-SR-H-259
      Press briefing by Gerald Warren, Daniel Patrick Moynihan, and John D. Ehrlichman. (9/10/1970, Press Lobby, White House)

      Runtime: 33:00:00

      Keywords: Press conferences, news conferences, interviews, media

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

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

    I - Various Administration Events

    • WHCA-SR-I-070
      Last public speech by Vince Lombardi. (9/10/1970, [None listed])

      Runtime: 0:02:36

      Production credits: No feed information listed; No WHCA engineer initials listed

      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-3839
      Interview & Short Spots with Billy Graham.
      ABC
      Runtime: 0:30
    • WHCA-3840
      "The Dick Cavett Show": Herb Klein, John Mitchell, Robert Finch, Leonard Garment.
      Undetermined
      Runtime: 1:30
    • WHCA-3842
      Weekly News Summary.
      All networks
      Runtime: 01:04:30

      25. Jarriel: Hijackings (Ziegler). Time Code Start: 33:48. Keywords: hijackings, skyjackings, kidnappings, terrorism, aircraft, airlines, Dawson's Field hijackings. Network: ABC.

      26. Geer: Vice President Agnew in Illinois. Time Code Start: 35:07. Keywords: Vice Presidents, travel, trips. Network: ABC.

      27. Frank Reynolds: Commentary on campaigning. Time Code Start: 37:01. Keywords: elections, campaigns, campaigning, candidates. Network: ABC.

      28. Brinkly: Hijackings (McCloskey, State Department). Time Code Start: 39:08. Keywords: hijackings, skyjackings, kidnappings, terrorism, aircraft, airlines. Network: NBC.

      29. Cronkite: Palestinian hijacking; American gives birth on board plane held by Arab guerrillas in Jordan; Robert McCLOSKEY of State Dept says administration wants 18 hostages freed; 4 Czech couples on trial in Germany for hijacking plane last June. Time Code Start: 40:01. Keywords: Middle East, Mideast, commercial airlines, hijackings, skyjackings, kidnappings, terrorism, aircraft, airlines, Dawson's Field hijackings. Network: CBS.

      30. Rather: White House plans to prevent hijackings (Ziegler). Time Code Start: --. Keywords: hijackings, skyjackings, kidnappings, terrorism, aircraft, airlines, Dawson's Field hijackings. Network: CBS.

      31. Kalb: State Department action on hijackings. Time Code Start: --. Keywords: hijackings, skyjackings, kidnappings, terrorism, aircraft, airlines, Dawson's Field hijackings. Network: CBS.

      32. Cronkite: Vice President Agnew campaigning. Time Code Start: 45:03. Keywords: Vice Presidents, elections, campaigns, campaigning, candidates. Network: CBS.

      33. Sargeant: Vice President Agnew campaigning. Time Code Start: --. Keywords: Vice Presidents, elections, campaigns, campaigning, candidates. Network: CBS.

      34. Morton: Vice President Agnew campaigning. Time Code Start: --. Keywords: Vice Presidents, elections, campaigns, campaigning, candidates. Network: CBS.

      35. Eric Sevareid: Commentary on Campaign 1970. Time Code Start: 48:02. Keywords: elections, campaigns, campaigning, candidates. Network: CBS.

Context (External Sources)