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September 17, 1969

Introduction

This almanac page for Wednesday, September 17, 1969, 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: Tuesday, September 16, 1969

Next Date: Thursday, September 18, 1969

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

    Bill Signings

    Proclamations

    Statements by the President

    Acts Approved by the President

    • H.J. Res. 250 -- Public Law 91-70
      Joint Resolution authorizing the President of the United States of America to proclaim September 17, 1969, General von Steuben Memorial Day for the observance and commemoration of the birth of General Friedrich Wilhelm von Steuben.
    • H.R. 11235 -- Public Law 91-69
      Older Americans Act Amendments of 1969.

    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.

    • Press conference of Isabel A. Burgess, member-designate of the National Transportation Safety Board, and Ronald L. Ziegler.
    • Press conference of Vice President Spiro T. Agnew, Dr. Robert C. Seamans, Jr., Secretary of the Air Force, Dr. Thomas O. Paine, Administrator, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Dr. Lee A. DuBridge, Science Advisor to the President, and Lt. Col. William A. Anders, Executive Secretary, National Aeronautics and Space Council, on report of space task group.

    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.

    • GLENN T. SEABORG, of California, to be the Representative of the United States of America to the Thirteenth Session of the General Conference of the International Atomic Energy Agency.
    • The following-named persons to be Alternate Representatives of the United States of America to the Thirteenth Session of the General Conference of the International Atomic Energy Agency: VERNE B. LEWIS, of Maryland JAMES T. RAMEY, of Illinois HENRY DEWOLF SMYTH, of New Jersey THEOS J. THOMPSON, of Massachusetts
    • IDAR RIMESTAD, of North Dakota, a Foreign Service Officer of Class one, to be the Representative of the United States of America to the European Office of the United Nations, with the rank of Ambassador.
    • WILLIAM B. MACOMBER, JR., of New York, to be a Deputy Under Secretary of State.
    • FRANCIS G. MEYER, of Virginia, to be an Assistant Secretary of State.
    • DEAN BURCH, of Arizona, to be a Member of the Federal Communications Commission for a term of 7 years from July 1, 1969, vice Rosel H. Hyde, term expired.
    • ROBERT WELLS, of Kansas, to be a Member of the Federal Communications Commission for the unexpired term of 7 years from July 1, 1964, vice James J. Wadsworth.
    • JAMES V. DAY, of Maine, to be a Federal Maritime Commissioner for the term expiring June 30, 1974. (Reappointment)
    • ISABEL A. BURGESS, of Arizona, to be a Member of the National Transportation Safety Board for the remainder of the term expiring December 31, 1969, vice Joseph J. O'Connell, Jr., resigned.
    • JAMES H. BRICKLEY, of Michigan, to be United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan for the term of 4 years vice Lawrence Gubow, resigned.
    • LEON B. SUTTON, JR., of Tennessee, to be United States Marshal for the Eastern District of Tennessee for the term of 4 years vice Harry D. Mansfield.

  • 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

    The NSC System

    Vol. VI, Vietnam, January 1969-July 1970

    Vietnam, January 1969-July 1970

    • 124. National Security Study Memorandum 74 , Washington, September 17, 1969

      Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 365, Subject Files, NSSM. Top Secret; Sensitive; Exclusive; Eyes Only. A copy was sent to Wheeler.

    Vol. XVII, China, 1969-1972

    China, 1969

    • 32. Minutes of the Washington Special Actions Group Meeting , Washington, September 17, 1969, 4:45-6:30 p.m.

      Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, NSC Institutional Files (H-Files), Box H–114, WSAG Minutes, Originals, 1969–1970. Top Secret; Sensitive. The meeting was held in the White House Situation Room. Drafted by Colonel Robert M. Behr who forwarded the minutes through Haig to Kissinger on September 22. (Ibid.)

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

    North Korean Shootdown of a U.S. Reconnaissance Flight and Contingency Planning, January-November 1969

    • 38. Minutes of a Washington Special Actions Group Meeting , Washington, September 17, 1969, 4:45-6:30 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, 1969–1970 [6 of 6]. Top Secret; Sensitive. The meeting was held in the Situation Room at the White House. Behr forwarded the minutes through Haig to Kissinger under a September 22 memorandum.

    Vol. XXIX, Eastern Europe, 1969-1972

    Finland

    • 96. Telegram From the Department of State to the Embassy in Finland , Washington, September 17, 1969, 1424Z

      Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Files 1967–69, POL FIN–US. Confidential; Noforn; Limdis. Drafted by Paul Hughes (EUR/SCAN) on September 16; cleared by Ingram (EUR/SCAN), McGuire (EUR/RPM), Okun (S), Harbin (EA/VN), and Gleysteen (S/S); and approved by Hillenbrand.

    Vol. XLI, Western Europe; NATO, 1969-1972

    United Kingdom

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

    U.S. Policy Towards Terrorism, Hijacking of Aircraft, and Attacks on Civil Aviation: Israeli Attack on Beirut Airport and Hijacking of TWA Flight 840, January-December 1969

    • 20. Memorandum From Secretary of State Rogers to President Nixon, Washington, September 17, 1969

      Rogers updated the President on efforts to resolve the TWA Flight 840 hijacking and free the remaining Israeli hostages. Rogers cited U.S. activity to gain adherence to the Tokyo Convention, efforts to resolve the Cuban hijacking situation, and work in the UN Security Council and the ICAO.

      Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Files 1967-69, AV 12 US. Confidential. Drafted by Styles on September 16. Kissinger summarized and sent this memorandum to the President, stating that it “represented a reasonable package at the present time.” (Ibid., Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Subject Files, Box 131, Hijackings II)

    Vol. E-5, Part 2, Documents on North Africa, 1969-1972

    Libya

    • 40. Telegram 158075 From the Department of State to the Embassies in Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, and Morocco, Washington, September 17, 1969, 2104Z

      In this 4 page telegram, the Department provided guidance to Embassies in pro-western, moderate Arab states which had voiced concern over the lack of American reaction to the Libyan coup.

      Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Files 1967–69, POL 23–9 LIBYA. Secret. Drafted on September 12 by Root and Newsom; cleared by L, S/S and AF; and approved by Richardson. Repeated to London, Paris, Tehran, and Tunis. In telegram 5131 from Tunis, September 2, the Embassy reported the comments of Foreign Minister Bourguiba Jr., who, recalling the Mossadeq case, said he hoped we and UK could in effect ‘bring the King back.’ I pointed out some of problems involved in action such as this.” (Ibid.)

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

    Mexico

    • 439. Letter From the Ambassador in Mexico (McBride) to Secretary of State Rogers, Mexico City, September 17, 1969. , Mexico City, September 17, 1969

      Ambassador McBride wrote to Secretary of State Rogers to advise him of unfavorable developments in United States-Mexico relations.

      Source: Department of State, INR/IL Historical Files, Guatemala City 1963–79, Roger File. Secret; Roger Channel; Special Handling. A copy was sent to Meyer and Petrow. In telegram 4881 from Mexico City, September 5, McBride advised the Department local press carried stories from Havana that Humberto Carillo, Press Counselor of Mexican Embassy in Cuba, was a CIA agent. The telegram is not published. (Ibid.)

  • 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-1968 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-1968-11A-34A, Close-up portrait study of Clark Mollenhoff, special counsel to the President. 9/17/1969, Washington, D.C. unknown. Clark Mollenhoff.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-1968-12, Close-up portrait of Clark Mollenhoff. 9/17/1969, Washington, D.C. unknown. Clark Mollenhoff.

    Roll WHPO-1969 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-1969-03A-07A, President Nixon signing the Amendment to the Older Americans Act of 1965 while Senators and Congressmen and officials stand nearby. 9/17/1969, Washington, D.C. White House, Roosevelt Room. President Nixon, Senators: Harrison Williams, Edward M. Kennedy, (Ted Kennedy). Congressman John Brademas and Congressman Ogden Reid. William Ayres, John Martin, Commissioner, Administration on Aging. Brian Lamb, Office of Senator Peter Dominick. Bernard Jensen, Acquaintance of Senator Harrison Williams.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-1969-04A, President Nixon signing the Amendment to the Older Americans Act of 1965 while Senators and Congressmen and officials stand nearby. 9/17/1969, Washington, D.C. White House, Roosevelt Room. President Nixon, Senators: Harrison Williams, Edward M. Kennedy, (Ted Kennedy). Congressman John Brademas and Congressman Ogden Reid. William Ayres, John Martin, Commissioner, Administration on Aging. Brian Lamb, Office of Senator Peter Dominick. Bernard Jensen, Acquaintance of Senator Harrison Williams.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-1969-07A, President Nixon signing the Amendment to the Older Americans Act of 1965 while Senators and Congressmen and officials stand nearby. 9/17/1969, Washington, D.C. White House, Roosevelt Room. President Nixon, Senators: Harrison Williams, Edward M. Kennedy, (Ted Kennedy). Congressman John Brademas and Congressman Ogden Reid. William Ayres, John Martin, Commissioner, Administration on Aging. Brian Lamb, Office of Senator Peter Dominick. Bernard Jensen, Acquaintance of Senator Harrison Williams.

    Roll WHPO-1970 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-1970-00, President Nixon hands a pen to Senator Ted Kennedy after signing the Amendment to the Older Americans Act of 1965 while Senators, Congressmen, and officials stand nearby. 9/17/1969, Washington, D.C. White House, Roosevelt Room. President Nixon, Harrison Williams, Edward M. Kennedy, (Ted Kennedy), Congressman John Brademas, Congressman Ogden Reid, William Ayres; John Martin, Commissioner, Administration on Aging; Brian Lamb, Office of Senator Peter Dominick; Bernard Jensen, Acquaintance of Senator Harrison Williams.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-1970-01-11, President Nixon signing the Amendment to the Older Americans Act of 1965 while Senators and Congressmen and officials stand nearby. 9/17/1969, Washington, D.C. White House, Roosevelt Room. President Nixon, Senators: Harrison Williams, Edward M. Kennedy, (Ted Kennedy). Congressman John Brademas and Congressman Ogden Reid. William Ayres, John Martin, Commissioner, Administration on Aging. Brian Lamb, Office of Senator Peter Dominick. Bernard Jensen, Acquaintance of Senator Harrison Williams.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-1970-07, John B. Martin (Commissioner on Aging) meets Senator Ted Kennedy and Richard Nixon in the White House Oval Office. 9/17/1969, Washington, D.C. White House, Roosevelt Room. John Martin, Richard Nixon, Ted Kennedy.

    Roll WHPO-1971 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-1971-03A-08A, Henry Kissinger giving Helmut Sonnenfeldt a 20 Year Service award. 9/17/1969, Washington, D.C. unknown. Henry Kissinger, Helmut Sonnenfeldt, unidentified others.

    Roll WHPO-1972 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-1972-02-03, Pat Nixon standing with Clare Boothe Luce. 9/17/1969, Washington, D.C. Center Hall, White House. Pat Nixon, Clare Boothe Luce.

    Roll WHPO-1973 Photographer: Kightlinger, Jack | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-1973-02-19, Close-up portraits of Dr. Hubert Heffner. 9/17/1969, Washington, D.C. unknown. Hubert Heffner.

    Roll WHPO-1974 Photographer: Kightlinger, Jack | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-1974-03-19, Seated portraits of Dr. Hubert Heffner at his desk. 9/17/1969, Washington, D.C. unknown. Hubert Heffner.

    Roll WHPO-1975 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-1975-01-27, Close-up portraits of Peter Flannigan. 9/17/1969, Washington, D.C. unknown. Peter Flannigan.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-1975-06A, Close-up portraits of Peter Flannigan. 9/17/1969, Washington, D.C. unknown. Peter Flannigan.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-1975-09A, Close-up portrait of aide Peter Flannigan. 9/17/1969, Washington, D.C. unknown. Peter Flannigan.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-1975-25A, Close-up portraits of aide Peter Flannigan. 9/17/1969, Washington, D.C. unknown. Peter Flannigan.

    Roll WHPO-1976 Photographer: Kightlinger, Jack | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-1976-02A-05A, Seated portraits of White House housekeeper Peggy Carey at a desk. 9/17/1969, Washington, D.C. various White House rooms. Peggy Carey, unidentified chef.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-1976-07A-08A, White House housekeeper Peggy Carey arranging flowers into floral bouquets. 9/17/1969, Washington, D.C. various White House rooms. Peggy Carey, unidentified chef.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-1976-09A-11A, White House housekeeper Peggy Carey with a clock. 9/17/1969, Washington, D.C. various White House rooms. Peggy Carey, unidentified chef.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-1976-12A-14A, White House housekeeper Peggy Carey with a chef in the kitchen. 9/17/1969, Washington, D.C. various White House rooms. Peggy Carey, unidentified chef.

    Roll WHPO-1977 Photographer: Kightlinger, Jack | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-1977-04A-06A, 09A-10A, Seated portrait study of Peggy Carey at a desk. 9/17/1969, Washington, D.C. various White House rooms. Peggy Carey, unidentified chef, unidentified men.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-1977-11A-12A, Peggy Carey alone with unidentified men with flowers. 9/17/1969, Washington, D.C. various White House rooms. Peggy Carey, unidentified chef, unidentified men.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-1977-13A-16A, Peggy Carey with chef. 9/17/1969, Washington, D.C. various White House rooms. Peggy Carey, unidentified chef, unidentified men.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-1977-17A-21A, Portrait of Peggy Carey. 9/17/1969, Washington, D.C. various White House rooms. Peggy Carey, unidentified chef, unidentified men.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-1977-22A-25A, Peggy Carey with unidentified men. 9/17/1969, Washington, D.C. various White House rooms. Peggy Carey, unidentified chef, unidentified men.

    Roll WHPO-1978 Photographer: Kightlinger, Jack | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-1978-02A-06A, Mrs. Kennedy hosting tea for IRS ladies. 9/17/1969, Washington, D.C. Blue Room, White House. unidentified women.

    Roll WHPO-1985 Photographer: Schumacher, Karl | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-1985-, Exterior shot of a building at San Clemente. 9/17/1969, San Clemente, California outside a building of the Western White House complex.

    Roll WHPO-1986 Photographer: Schumacher, Karl | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-1986-, Living room of the Western White House. 9/17/1969, San Clemente, California Western White House, living room.

    Roll WHPO-1987 Photographer: Schumacher, Karl | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-1987-, The dining room of the Western White House. 9/17/1969, San Clemente, California Western White House dining room.

    Roll WHPO-1988 Photographer: Schumacher, Karl | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-1988-, Exterior of a building at San Clemente. 9/17/1969, San Clemente, California Western White House complex, exterior.

    Roll WHPO-1989 Photographer: Schumacher, Karl | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-1989-, Exterior of a building at San Clemente. 9/17/1969, San Clemente, California Western White House complex, exterior.

    Roll WHPO-1990 Photographer: Schumacher, Karl | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-1990-01-04, Exterior driveway and entrance archway door to La Casa Pacific residence at the Western White House. 9/17/1969, San Clemente, California Western White House complex, La Casa Pacifica, exterior.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-1990-04, Exterior driveway and entrance archway door to La Casa Pacific residence at the Western White House. 9/17/1969, San Clemente, California Western White House complex, La Casa Pacifica, exterior.

    Roll WHPO-1991 Photographer: Schumacher, Karl | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-1991-01-04, Exterior driveway and entrance archway door to La Casa Pacific residence at the Western White House. 9/17/1969, San Clemente, California Western White House complex, La Casa Pacifica, exterior.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-1991-04, Exterior driveway and entrance archway door to La Casa Pacific residence at the Western White House. 9/17/1969, San Clemente, California Western White House complex, La Casa Pacifica, exterior.

    Roll WHPO-1992 Photographer: Schumacher, Karl | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-1992-01-04, Exterior of a La Casa Pacifica Western White House building with an enclosed porch and walkway to it crossing the lawn. 9/17/1969, San Clemente, California Western White House complex, exterior.

    Roll WHPO-1993 Photographer: Schumacher, Karl | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-1993-01-12, La Casa Pacifica Western White House exteriors and interiors, including: locked front iron bar fence gate, Front driveway & arch entrance door, dining room interior, tiled fountain and tiled floor outdoor courtyard area, dining room interior, small building on grounds. 9/17/1969, San Clemente, California dining room, Western White House complex, La Casa Pacifica.

    Roll WHPO-1994 Photographer: Schumacher, Karl | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-1994-01-12, La Casa Pacifica Western White House exteriors and interiors, dining room interior, roof top aerial view of tiled fountain and tiled floor in outdoor courtyard area. Also includes outdoor courtyard stairway to second floor level, dining room interior, small study dining table with only four upholstered chairs in a corner, living room décor, tiled fireplace and mantle mirror, furniture. 9/17/1969, San Clemente, California Western White House complex, La Casa Pacifica, interiors, exteiors.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-1994-04, La Casa Pacifica living room furniture décor with yellow gold theme at the Western White House. 9/17/1969, San Clemente, California Western White House complex, La Casa Pacifica, interior.

    Roll WHPO-1995 Photographer: Schumacher, Karl | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-1995-01-12, La Casa Pacifica Western White House exteriors. Close view of lily pads in tiled fountain pool, tiled floor outdoor courtyard area, fireplace and stairway to upper level. Includes interior tiled enclosed loggia porch walkway, landscape trees with small outtdor octagonal glassed building. 9/17/1969, San Clemente, California Western White House, La Casa Pacifica, exteriors.

    Roll WHPO-1996 Photographer: Schumacher, Karl | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-1996-, Buildings and grounds and swimming pool of Casa Pacifica, President Nixon's Western White House in San Clemente, California. 9/17/1969, San Clemente, California grounds and building, Western White House complex.

    Roll WHPO-2008 Photographer: Schumacher, Karl | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-2008-, Western White House exteriors, including pool. 9/17/1969, San Clemente, California exterior, Western White House complex.

    Roll WHPO-2057 Photographer: Schumacher, Karl | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-2057-, Western White House grounds, viewed thorough archways. 9/17/1969, San Clemente, California Western White House complex.

  • 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-020
      Press briefing. (9/17/1969)

      Runtime: 16:00

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

    E - Secretary of Defense Briefings

    • WHCA-SR-E-007
      Press conference by Sec. Def. Melvin Laird on draft reform at the Pentagon. (9/17/1969, Pentagon)

      Runtime: 27:25:00

      Keywords: military, conscription, selective service, lottery, laws, Vietnam War, draft reform, draft evasion

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

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

    H - White House Staff Member Recordings

    • WHCA-SR-H-076
      Press briefing by Ronald Ziegler and Senator Burgess. (9/17/1969, Roosevelt Room, White House)

      Runtime: 21:15

      Keywords: Press conferences, news conferences, interviews, media, press secretary

      Production credits: Audio feed supplied by WHCA; Recorded by RHD & ADS (initials of WHCA engineer)

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

    P - Formal Presidential Remarks

    • WHCA-SR-P-690914
      Remarks by President Nixon on signing HR 11235-8, amendment to Older Americans Act. (9/17/1969, Roosevelt Room, White House)

      Runtime: 1:09

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

Context (External Sources)