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September 28, 1970

Introduction

This almanac page for Monday, September 28, 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: Sunday, September 27, 1970

Next Date: Tuesday, September 29, 1970

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 Quirinale Palace, Rome, Italy

  • 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.

    European Trip

    • Greeting of Released Hostages at Fiumicino Airport (6 Weekly Comp. Pres. Doc. 1292, September 28, 1970)
      Partial Text of the President's Remarks to Hostages and to Reporters Prior to the Hostages' Departure From Rome En Route to the United States.
    • The Vatican (6 Weekly Comp. Pres. Doc. 1294, September 28, 1970)
      The President's Remarks Following a Meeting With Pope Paul VI.
    • The Vatican (6 Weekly Comp. Pres. Doc. 1294, September 28, 1970)
      The President's Remarks to Students From the North American College.
    • Rome, Italy (6 Weekly Comp. Pres. Doc. 1320, September 28, 1970)
      Exchange of Toasts Between President Nixon and President Giuseppe Saragat at a Luncheon at the Quirinale Palace.
    • The Vatican (6 Weekly Comp. Pres. Doc. 1322, September 28, 1970)
      Remarks of Pope Paul VI Following a Meeting With the President.

    Statements by the President

    • President Gamal Abdel Nasser (6 Weekly Comp. Pres. Doc. 1296, September 28, 1970)
      Statement by the President on the Death of the President of the United Arab Republic.

    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.

    • In the course of his visit to Rome, the President met with Prime Minister Emilio Colombo and was accompanied by Prime Minister Colombo on his helicopter flight to Leonardo da Vinci Airport near Fiumicino to greet released American hostages from Jordan.

    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.

    • CHRISTOPHER H. PHILLIPS, of New York, to be the Deputy Representative of the United States of America to the United Nations with the rank and status of Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary.
    • TURNER B. SHELTON, of California, a Foreign Service Officer of Class two, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to Nicaragua.
    • G. EDWARD CLARK, of the District of Columbia, a Foreign Service Officer of Class one, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Senegal, and to serve concurrently and without additional compensation as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of The Gambia.
    • JAMES R. MILLER, JR., of Maryland, to be United States District Judge for the District of Maryland, vice a new position created by Public Law 91-272, approved June 2, 1970.
    • J. WILLIAM DITTER, JR., of Pennsylvania, to be a United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, vice a new position created under Public Law 91-272, approved June 2, 1970.
    • WILLIAM W. KNOX, of Pennsylvania, to be a United States District Judge for the Western District of Pennsylvania, vice a new position created by Public Law 91-272, approved June 2, 1970.
    • MALCOLM MUIR, of Pennsylvania, to be a United States District Judge for the Middle District of Pennsylvania, vice a new position created by Public Law 91-272, approved June 2, 1970.
    • BENJAMIN F. BUTLER, of New York, to be United States Marshal for the Eastern District of New York for the term of 4 years, vice George J. Ward, term expired.
    • JOHN WILLIAM MAHAN, of Montana, to be a Member of the Subversive Activities Control Board for the term expiring March 4, 1975 (reappointment).
    • OTTO F. OTEPKA, of Maryland, to be a Member of the Subversive Activities Control Board for the term expiring August 9, 1975 (reappointment).
    • The following-named persons to be Members of the Board of Governors of the United States Postal Service for the terms indicated (new positions): WILLIAM J. CURTIN, of Maryland, for a term of 1 year. FREDERICK RUSSELL KAPPEL, of New York, for a term of 2 years. THEODORE W. BRAUN, of California, for a term of 3 years. ANDREW D. HOLT, of Tennessee, for a term of 4 years. GEORGE E. JOHNSON, of Illinois, for a term of 5 years. CROCKER NEvIN, of New York, for a term of 6 years. CHARLES H. CODDING, of Oklahoma, for a term of 7 years. PATRICK E. HAGGERTY, of Texas, for a term of 8 years. M. A. WRIGHT, of Texas, for a term of 9 years.

  • 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.

    No Federal Register published on this date

  • 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. V, United Nations, 1969-1972

    Chinese Representation in the United Nations

    • 296. Telegram From the Department of State to the Embassy in Belgium, Washington, September 28, 1970, 2255Z

      Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Files 1970–73, UN 6 CHICOM. Secret; Exdis. Drafted by Feldman; cleared by J. Theodore Papendorp, McNutt, Armitage, Shoesmith, Alfred le S. Jenkins, Herbert S. Okun, and Sean Holly; and approved by Martin Taipei, Tokyo, Wellington, Hong Kong, and USNATO.

    Vol. VII, Vietnam, July 1970-January 1972

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

    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

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

    Italy

    • 197. Memorandum of Conversation, Rome, September 28, 1970

      Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 466, President’s Trip Files, Presidential European Trip, 1970. Secret; Sensitive; Nodis. The meeting was held in the Villa Madama.

    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

    • 76. Briefing Memorandum From the Legal Adviser (Stevenson) to Acting Secretary of State Irwin, Washington, September 28, 1970

      Stevenson prepared the briefing memorandum and the attached talking points in advance of Irwin’s meeting with the French and German Ambassadors to discuss the hijacking proposals made in the ICAO Council.

      Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Files 1970-73, AV 12. No classification marking. Drafted by Meadows and cleared by Rhinelander and Hillenbrand. Attached but not published at Tab B was a proposed note.

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

    Nicaragua

    • 497. Telegram 1696 From the Embassy in Nicaragua to the Department of State, September 28, 1970, 1617Z., September 28, 1970, 1617Z

      The Embassy reported that university students had occupied the Managua Cathedral to protest government repression. Archbishop Obando y Bravo supported the students the “first occasion where Church and students have stood together against President Somoza’s Guardia Nacional and its time honored practices.”

      Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Files 1970–73, POL 23–8 NIC. Confidential; Priority. Repeated to Guatemala, San Salvador, Tegucigalpa, and San José. In telegram 1700 from Managua, September 29, the Embassy reported that the occupation had ended peacefully the previous afternoon, and that “students and liberal religious elements (mainly young Jesuit priests) regard settlement as major victory over GON and will surely be ready to apply successful formula when next civil crisis inevitably presents itself.” (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-0718 Photographer: unknown | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-0718-, President Nixon standing with Pope Paul VI at a desk, surrounded by officials. See also 4563 and 4564, trip to the Vatican. 9/28/1970, Vatican City, Italy The Vatican. President Nixon, Pope Paul VI, William Rogers, unidentified others.

    Roll WHPO-0719 Photographer: unknown | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-0719-, President Nixon receiving a gift from Pope Paul VI while standing by a desk, surrounded by officials. See also 4563 and 4564, trip to the Vatican. 9/28/1970, Vatican City, Italy The Vatican. President Nixon, Pope Paul VI, William Rogers, unidentified officials.

    Roll WHPO-4560 Photographer: Kightlinger, Jack | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-4560-, The President and his party arrives at the Villa Madama, 9/28/1970, Rome, Italy Villa Madama. President Nixon, Pat Nixon and other Italian dignitaries.

    Roll WHPO-4563 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-4563-, President Nixon and Pat Nixon during their audience with Pope Paul VI at the Vatican. 9/28/1970, Rome, Italy The Vatican, Room of the Lesser Throne. President Nixon, Pope Paul VI, Pat Nixon, Major General Vernon Walters, Bishop Jacques Martin, Prefect of the Apostolic Palace.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-4563-, The President reviews the Swiss Honor Guard. 9/28/1970, Rome, Italy The Courtyard, the Vatican, Rome, Italy. President Nixon and the Italian President, Giuseppe Saragat.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-4563-10A, President Nixon and Pat Nixon with Pope Paul VI at the Vatican. 9/28/1970, Rome, Italy The Vatican, Room of the Lesser Throne. President Nixon, Pope Paul VI, Pat Nixon, Major General Vernon Walters, Bishop Jacques Martin, Prefect of the Apostolic Palace.

    Roll WHPO-4564 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-4564-, President Nixon skaking hands with Pope Paul VI, Pat Nixon stands nearby wearing a black mantilla on her head. 9/28/1970, Rome, Italy The Vatican, Audience Hall. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Pope Paul VI, Lt. General Vernon Walters.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-4564-, President Nixon and Pat Nixon during their audience with Pope Paul VI. 9/28/1970, Rome, Italy The Vatican, Audience Hall. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Pope Paul VI, Lt. General Vernon Walters.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-4564-, President Nixon and Pat Nixon visiting the Vatican. 9/28/1970, Rome, Italy The Vatican, Audience Hall. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Pope Paul VI, Lt. General Vernon Walters.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-4564-15, President Nixon and Pat Nixon sitting with Pope Paul VI and others during a meeting at the Vatican. 9/28/1970, Rome, Italy The Vatican, Audience Hall. President Nixon, Pope Paul VI, Pat Nixon, Lt. General Vernon Wlaters, William Rogers, Henry Kissinger, Henry Cabot Lodge, H.R. Haldeman, Archbishop Casaroli, Archbishop Beneli, Ronald Ziegler, Dwight Chapin, Bishop Marcinkis, Cardinal Jean Villot, Rose May Woods, and other officials and members of the Presidential Party.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-4564-33, President Nixon shaking hands with Pope Paul VI, Pat Nixon stands nearby wearing a black mantilla on her head. 9/28/1970, Rome, Italy The Vatican, Audience Hall. President Nixon, Pope Paul VI, Pat Nixon, unidentified bishops, officials.

    Roll WHPO-4565 Photographer: Moore, Robert (Supervisor/Director, WHPO Photographic Laboratory) | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-4565-, Photographs of street scenes in Rome. 9/28/1970, Rome, Italy Rome, Italy. None identified.

    Roll WHPO-4566 Photographer: Moore, Robert (Supervisor/Director, WHPO Photographic Laboratory) | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-4566-, Pat Nixon visits "Boys Town", in Rome, Italy. 9/28/1970, Rome, Italy Rome, Italy. Mrs. Pat Nixon and other unidentified dignitaries.

    Roll WHPO-4567 Photographer: Moore, Robert (Supervisor/Director, WHPO Photographic Laboratory) | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-4567-, Pat Nixon visits "Boys Town", in Rome. 9/28/1970, Rome, Italy Rome, Italy. Mrs. Pat Nixon and other unidentified dignitaries.

    Roll WHPO-4568 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-4568-, The President goes to the Sallo dello Zodiaco where the President of Italy presents members of his government. 9/28/1970, Rome, Italy Sallo dello Zodiaco. President Nixon, Mrs. Pat Nixon, President Giuseppe Saragat, Mrs. Santacatterina, the President's daughter and other dignitaries.

    Roll WHPO-4569 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-4569-, President Nixon is greeted after boarding the ship USS Saratoga, Secretary of State, William Rogers, Secretary of Defense, Melvin Laird, Adm. Thomas Moorer, Chairman, JCS, Capt. Dewitt L Freeman, Captain of the USS Saratoga and others in the entourage. 9/28/1970, Off the Italian Coast. USS Saratoga, deployed off the Italian Coast. President Nixon, Secretary of State, William Rogers, Secretary of Defense, Melvin Laird, Adm. Thomas Moorer, Chairman, JCS, Capt. Dewitt L Freeman, Captain of the USS Saratoga and others.

    Roll WHPO-4570 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-4570-, The President arrives at the Courtyard of St. Damascus. 9/28/1970, Rome, Italy Courtyard of St. Damascus, The Vatican, Rome, Italy. President Nixon and other unidentified Italians.

    Roll WHPO-4573 Photographer: Schumaker, Byron | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-4573-, The President meets with Pope Paul VI. 9/28/1970, Rome, Italy The Vatican. President Nixon, Mrs. Pat Nixon and Major General Vernon Walters and other church officials.

    Roll WHPO-4574 Photographer: Schumaker, Byron | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-4574-, The President meets with Pope Paul VI. 9/28/1970, Rome, Italy The Vatican, Audience Hall. President Nixon, Mrs. Pat Nixon, Lt. General Vernon Walters and other church dignitaries.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-4574-12A, President Nixon and Pat Nixon sitting with Pope Paul VI at the Vatican. 9/28/1970, Rome, Italy The Vatican, Audience Hall. President Nixon, Pope Paul IV, Pat Nixon, Lt. General Vernon Walters, William Rogers and other church dignitaries and American officials.

    Roll WHPO-4575 Photographer: Schumaker, Byron | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-4575-, Photographs of a group of Swiss Guards. 9/28/1970, Rome, Italy The Vatican, Rome, Italy. Unidentified contingent of the Swiss Guard.

    Roll WHPO-4577 Photographer: Schumaker, Byron | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-4577-, President Nixon and Pat Nixon attend a State luncheon hosted by Giuseppe Saragat, President of Italy. 9/28/1970, Rome, Italy Quirinal Palace. President Nixon, Mrs. Pat Nixon, Giuseppe Saragat, President of Italy and other distinguished guests.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-4577-15, Officials, guards, and secret service agents standing near the presidential helicopter parked in Saint Peter's Square, Vatican City. 9/28/1970, Vatican City Saint Peter's Square. unidentified officials, secret service agents.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-4577-19, Officials, guards, and secret service agents standing near the presidential helicopter parked in Saint Peter's Square, Vatican City. 9/28/1970, Vatican City Saint Peter's Square. unidentified persons.

    Roll WHPO-4584 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-4584-, President Nixon visiting the Vatican and meeting with Pope Paul VI. 9/28/1970, Rome, Italy The Vatican, Audience Hall. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Pope Paul VI and other Church dignitaries.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-4584-12, President Nixon visiting the Vatican and meeting with Pope Paul VI. 9/28/1970, Rome, Italy The Vatican, Audience Hall. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Pope Paul VI and other Church dignitaries.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-4584-14, President Nixon and Pat Nixon sitting with Pope Paul VI at the Vatican. 9/28/1970, Rome, Italy The Vatican, Audience Hall. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Pope Paul VI and other Church dignitaries.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-4584-32, President Nixon visiting the Vatican and meeting with Pope Paul VI. 9/28/1970, Rome, Italy The Vatican, Audience Hall. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Pope Paul VI and other Church dignitaries.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-4584-32, President Nixon at the Vatican and shaking hands with Pope Paul VI. 9/28/1970, Rome, Italy The Vatican, Audience Hall. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Pope Paul VI and other Church dignitaries.

  • 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.

    P - Formal Presidential Remarks

    • WHCA-SR-P-700914
      Remarks by President Nixon at Da Vinci Airport to TWA hijack victims with Tom Garrary. (9/28/1970, Rome, Italy)

      Runtime: 6:34

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

      Original Format: 1/4-inch reel-to-reel audiotape. Original source type: Original.
    • WHCA-SR-P-700915
      Exchange of toasts by President Nixon and President Saragat at Quirinale Palace in rome. (9/28/1970)

      Runtime: 7:38

      Original Format: 1/4-inch reel-to-reel audiotape. Original source type: Original.
    • WHCA-SR-P-700916
      Remarks by President Nixon to north American Students and clergy in the Vatican with President Saragat. (9/28/1970)

      Runtime: 8:44

      Original Format: 1/4-inch reel-to-reel audiotape. Original source type: Original.
    • WHCA-SR-P-700917
      Exchange of gifts with Pope Paul VI in the Vatican. (9/28/1970)

      Runtime: 3:43

      Original Format: 1/4-inch reel-to-reel audiotape. Original source type: Original.
    • WHCA-SR-P-700918
      Remarks by President Nixon at Da Vinci Airport to refugees from Jordan. (9/28/1970)

      Runtime: 12:15

      Original Format: 1/4-inch reel-to-reel audiotape. Original source type: Original.
    • WHCA-SR-P-700926
      Film interview with newsmen. (9/28/1970)

      Runtime: 27:20:00

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

Context (External Sources)