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September 2, 1970

Introduction

This almanac page for Wednesday, September 2, 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 San Clemente, California

  • 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

    • Board of Parole (6 Weekly Comp. Pres. Doc. 1135, September 2, 1970)
      Announcement of Intention To Nominate Mrs. Paula A. Tennant To Be a Member.

    Executive Orders

    Statements by the President

    • School Desegregation (6 Weekly Comp. Pres. Doc. 1135, September 2, 1970)
      Statement 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 Frank Borman, Special Representative on Prisoners of War, following his meeting with the President.

  • 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. XVII, China, 1969-1972

    China, 1970

    • 88. Assessment Prepared by the Central Intelligence Agency, Washington, September 2, 1970

      Source: National Archives, RG 59, EA/ROC Files: Lot 73 D 38, Pol. Assessment–US/GRC. Secret. An attached but not printed covering memorandum from Nelson to Green states that this report was prepared by the CIA.

    Vol. XL, Germany and Berlin, 1969-1972

    Germany and Berlin, 1969-1972

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

    Portugal

    • 262. Memorandum From Arthur Downey of the National Security Council Staff to the President’s Assistant for National Security Affairs (Kissinger), Washington, September 2, 1970

      Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 701, Country Files—Europe, Portugal, Vol. I. Secret. Sent for information. A copy was sent to Hormats. The tabs are not printed. Haig drew an arrow to Downey’s name and wrote: “Call Haig. AH”. Kissinger’s handwritten note on the memorandum reads: “Al—We must [double underlined by Kissinger] keep State from running wild though I agree with this decision. We should have been in on it. HK”. In a September 14 memorandum to Haig, Sonnenfeldt noted that Kissinger at a staff meeting had raised the issue of getting the NSC into “the Act Before a Position is Settled in the Agencies.” He continued: “In explanation of Art Downey’s memo and in justice to the record, I want to be sure you understand that this year alone we attempted in memos dated February 9, February 13, May 25, August 20 and September 2 to interest HAK in the Azores issue and in relations with Portugal generally.” Haig annotated the memorandum: “Thanks Hal—Problem from here on is what happens next and are we on top of it. Al”. (Ibid.) The memoranda of February 9 and May 25 are Documents 258 and 259. For the February 13 memorandum, see footnote 5, Document 258. The August 20 memorandum from Sonnenfeldt to Kissinger is attached at Tab A.

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

    Iran 1970

  • 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-4292 Photographer: Grove, Andrew | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-4292-, Daniel Patrick Moynihan with interns. 9/2/1970, Washington, D.C. Daniel Patrick Moynihan, Presidential Counsel, and unidentified summer interns.

    Roll WHPO-4295 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-4295-02A-05A, President Nixon with Alex Butterfield, Deputy Assistant to the President and his parents, Rear Admiral and Mrs. Horace B. Butterfield. 9/2/1970, San Clemente, CA La Casa Pacifica, Western White House, Presidential office. President Nixon, Alex Butterfield and Rear Admiral and Mrs. Horace B. Butterfield.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-4295-06A-08A, President Nixon and Secretary in his La Casa Pacifica Western White House office meeting with Astronaut Colonel Frank Borman and Col. Milton Kegley, U.S. Air Force Pentagon. 9/2/1970, San Clemente, CA La Casa Pacifica, Western White House, Presidential office. President Nixon, Colonel Frank Borman, Colonel Milton Kegley.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-4295-09A-12A, President Nixon and Secretary in his La Casa Pacifica Western White House office meeting with Secretary of State William Rogers, Astronaut Colonel Frank Borman and Col. Milton Kegley, U.S. Air Force Pentagon. 9/2/1970, San Clemente, CA La Casa Pacifica, Western White House, Presidential office. President Nixon, Colonel Frank Borman, Colonel Milton Kegley and Secretary of State, William P. Rogers.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-4295-14A-15A, Press Secretary Ron Ziegler stands at a microphone stand with Astronaut Colonel Frank Borman and Col. Milton Kegley, U.S. Air Force Pentagon, during a press briefing outside on a lawn area at La Casa Pacifica Western White House. News reporters and photographers stand nearby. 9/2/1970, San Clemente, CA La Casa Pacifica, Western White House lawn. Ronald Ziegler, Colonel Frank Borman, Colonel Milton Kegley.

    Roll WHPO-4296 Photographer: Schumacher, Karl | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-4296-, Vice President Agnew playing tennis in Los Angeles, California. 9/2/1970, Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles, California. Spiro Agnew.

    Roll WHPO-4297 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-4297-, Ron Ziegler, Presidential Press Secretary during a press interview. 9/2/1970, unknown unknown. Ronald L. Ziegler, Presidential Press Secretary.

  • 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-088
      Remarks to the American Legion Convention-Portland, Oregon. (9/2/1970)

      Runtime: 25:40:00

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

    H - White House Staff Member Recordings

    • WHCA-SR-H-254
      Remarks to the press by Frank Borman. (9/2/1970, Western White House, San Clemente, California)

      Runtime: 8:00

      Keywords: Press conferences, news conferences, interviews, media

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

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

    K - Informal Presidential Remarks

    • WHCA-SR-K-007
      Remarks with Col. Frank Borman-Western White House. (9/2/1970)

      Runtime: 3:35

      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-3834
      Weekly News Summary - Tape I.
      All networks
      Runtime: 01:00:30

      34. Reynolds: Middle East. Time Code Start: 50:07. Keywords: Middle East, Mideast, war. Network: ABC.

      35. Jarriel: Middle East. Time Code Start: 51:05. Keywords: Middle East, Mideast, war. Network: ABC.

      36. Peterson: Secretary of Defense Laird. Time Code Start: 52:26. Keywords: cabinet, advisors, military, Cambodia, Vietnam War, speeches, statements. Network: ABC.

      37. Reynolds: Vice President Agnew. Time Code Start: 53:56. Keywords: Vice Presidents, reports. Network: ABC.

      38. Wordham: Vice President Agnew. Time Code Start: 54:20. Keywords: Vice Presidents, reports. Network: ABC.

      39. Reynolds/Murphy: Desegregation; President Nixon praises Il states' desegregation; some delay till Supreme Court rules. Time Code Start: 56:05. Keywords: bills, laws, legislation, desegregation, racism, racial discrimination, African Americans, schools, students, transportation, reports. Network: ABC.

      40. Murphy: Desegregation; Federal judge awaits Supreme Court busing ruling; comment by Attorney Avon North Williams of National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP). Time Code Start: 56:30. Keywords: bills, laws, legislation, desegregation, racism, racial discrimination, African Americans, schools, students, transportation, reports. Network: ABC.

      41. Frank Reynolds: Commentary on the Middle East. Time Code Start: 58:24. Keywords: Middle East, Mideast, war. Network: ABC.
    • WHCA-3835
      Weekly News Summary - Tape II.
      All networks
      Runtime: 1:00

      1. Brinkley: Vice President Agnew speaks to American Legion in Portland, Oregon; denounces violent protest; prefers fascism to Anarchy; protesters outside hall. Time Code Start: 00:00. Keywords: Vice Presidents, speeches, demonstrations, rally, protesters, demonstraters, demonstrators, students, Vietnam War, anti-war. Network: NBC.

      2. Perkins: Vice President Agnew. Time Code Start: 00:10. Keywords: Vice Presidents, reports. Network: NBC.

      3. Cronkite: Middle East; Defense Min. Moshe Dayan threatens resignation if U.S. doesn't halt United Arab Republic SAM movements, Israel will; Gahal Party leader Menahem Begin denounces U.S. inaction. Time Code Start: 01:44. Keywords: Middle East, Mideast, war, Defense Ministers, statements, weapons, criticisms. Network: CBS.

      4. Kalb: Middle East. Time Code Start: 02:08. Keywords: Middle East, Mideast, war. Network: CBS.

      5. Rather: Middle East; United Arab Republic and USSR charge Israel undermining peace talks; ceasefire violations reported, President Nixon not alarmed. Time Code Start: 03:26. Keywords: Middle East, Mideast, war, truces, treaties, negotiations, ceasefires. Network: CBS.

      6. Schieffer: Middle East. Time Code Start: 04:27. Keywords: Middle East, Mideast, war. Network: CBS.

      7. Cronkite: Vice President Agnew speaks to American Legion; says GIs oppose Senator doves; derides Senator Fulbright; few protesters outside. Time Code Start: 05:20. Keywords: Vice Presidents, speeches, military, veterans, organizations, demonstrations, rally, protests, protesters, demonstraters, demonstrators, Vietnam War, anti-war. Network: CBS.

      8. Drinkwater: Vice President Agnew. Time Code Start: 05:35. Keywords: Vice Presidents, reports. Network: CBS.

Context (External Sources)