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September 29, 1970

Introduction

This almanac page for Tuesday, September 29, 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: Monday, September 28, 1970

Next Date: Wednesday, September 30, 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 U.S.S. Saratoga in the Mediterranean

  • 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

    • U.S.S. "Saratoga" (6 Weekly Comp. Pres. Doc. 1296, September 29, 1970)
      The President's Remarks to Officers and Men of the 6th Fleet in the Mediterranean.
    • Naples, Italy (6 Weekly Comp. Pres. Doc. 1296, September 29, 1970)
      Informal Remarks of the President at the Villa Roseberry.

  • 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

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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. I, Foundations of Foreign Policy, 1969-1972

    Foundations of Foreign Policy, 1969-1972

    Vol. V, United Nations, 1969-1972

    Chinese Representation in the United Nations

    • 297. Memorandum of Conversation, Washington, September 29, 1970

      Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Files 1970–73, UN 6 CHICOM. Secret. Drafted by McNutt.

    Vol. XXI, Chile, 1969-1973

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

    • 127. Memorandum for the Record, Washington, September 29, 1970

      Source: National Security Council, Nixon Intelligence Files, 40 Committee Minutes. Secret; Eyes Only. Drafted on September 30. Copies were sent to Johnson, Vaky, and Helms.

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

    Jordan, September 1970

    Vol. XXXVI, Energy Crisis, 1969-1974

    March 10, 1970-April 2, 1971

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

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

    • 77. Telegram 160165 From the Department of State to the Embassy in India, Washington, September 29, 1970, 1809Z

      The Embassy was instructed to inform the Indian Government that the U.S. intended to make a limited sale of arms to Pakistan as a one-time exception to the arms supply policy established in 1965.

      Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Files 1970–73, DEF 12–5 PAK. Secret; Immediate; Exdis. Drafted by Quainton and Schneider on September 28; revised and cleared by Van Hollen; cleared by Spengler, Chapman, Deputy Assistant Secretary Colgate Prentice (H), Saunders, Colonel Gross (OSD/ISA), and Rear Admiral St. George (DOD/Joint Staff); and approved by U. Alexis Johnson. Repeated to Rawalpindi. The Embassy in Rawalpindi was instructed on September 29 to inform Pakistan about the details of the decision to offer a one-time exception to the existing restrictions on military supply. (Telegram 160449 to Rawalpindi; 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-4553 Photographer: Schumacher, Karl | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-4553-02-04, Gift presentation to Herbert Stein, a member of President Nixon's Council of Economic Advisors. 9/29/1970, Washington, D.C. unknown. Herbert Stein, unidentified persons.

    Roll WHPO-4571 Photographer: Schumaker, Byron | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-4571-, The President flies by helicopter from the USS Saratoga to the Polo Grounds in Naples, Italy and then motors to the Villa Roseberry, President Saragat's Naples residence. 9/29/1970, Naples, Italy Villa Roseberry, Naples, Italy. President Nixon, Henry Kissinger, H.R. Haldeman.

    Roll WHPO-4572 Photographer: Schumaker, Byron | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-4572-, The President flies by helicopter to the Polo Grounds in Naples and attends a reception at the Villa Roseberry. 9/29/1970, Naples, Italy Villa Roseberry. President Nixon , Mrs. Pat Nixon and other dignitaries.

    Roll WHPO-4576 Photographer: Schumaker, Byron | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-4576-, Photographs of the President at an unidentified location in Italy. 9/29/1970, Rome, Italy Unidentified air facility in Italy. President Nixon and other unidentified individuals.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-4576-13, President Nixon with secretary William Rogers and others on the stairs outside an airplane. 9/29/1970, Rome, Italy Unidentified air facility in Italy. President Nixon, William Rogers, unidentified officials, unidentified woman.

    Roll WHPO-4578 Photographer: Moore, Robert (Supervisor/Director, WHPO Photographic Laboratory) | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-4578-, Mrs. Patricia Nixon, the First Lady, visits an unidentified Institute. 9/29/1970, Rome, Italy Rome, Italy. The First Lady, Mrs. Pat Nixon and other unidentified dignitaries.

    Roll WHPO-4579 Photographer: Moore, Robert (Supervisor/Director, WHPO Photographic Laboratory) | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-4579-, The First Lady, Mrs. Patricia Nixon, visits an unidentified Institute. 9/29/1970, Rome, Italy Rome, Italy. The First Lady, Pat Nixon and other unidentified dignitaries.

    Roll WHPO-4580 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-4580-, President Nixon tours the U.S.S. Saratoga, located 15 miles from the Italian coast in the Mediterranean. 9/29/1970, Off the Italian coast. USS Saratoga, 15 miles from the Italian coast. President Nixon, William P. Rogers, Secretary of State, and Melvin R. Laird, Secretary of Defense.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-4580-28A, President Nixon stands next to a table with crew members aboard the U.S.S. Saratoga off the cost of Naples, Italy. 9/29/1970, Off the Italian coast. USS Saratoga, 15 miles from the Italian coast. President Nixon, William Rogers, Melvin Laird, crew members of the U.S.S Saratoga, unidentified officials.

    Roll WHPO-4581 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-4581-, President Nixon tours the U.S.S. Saratoga, located 15 miles from the Italian coast in the Mediterranean. 9/29/1970, Off the Italian coast. USS Saratoga, 15 miles from the Italian coast. President Nixon, William P. Rogers, Secretary of State, and Melvin R. Laird, Secretary of Defense.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-4581-, The President flies by helicopter from the U.S.S . Saratoga to the flagship U.S.S. Springfield. 9/29/1970, Off the Italian Coast U.S.S. Springfield. President Nixon and party.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-4581-03A, President Nixon standing on the upper deck of the U.S.S. Saratoga, along with numerous crew members. Another smaller ship is seen to the left of the U.S.S. Saratoga. 9/29/1970, Off the Italian coast. USS Saratoga, 15 miles from the Italian coast. President Nixon, U.S.S. crew members, officials.

    Roll WHPO-4582 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-4582-, President Nixon, Secretary of State William P. Rogers, and Secretary of Defense Melvin R. Laird aboard the U.S.S. Saratoga. 9/29/1970, Off the Italian coast. USS Saratoga, 15 miles from the Italian coast. President Nixon, William P. Rogers, Secretary of State, and Melvin R. Laird, Secretary of Defense.

    Roll WHPO-4583 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-4583-, President Nixon tours the USS Saratoga. 9/29/1970, Off the Italian coast. USS Saratoga, 15 miles from the Italian coast. President Nixon and other dignitaries.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-4583-, The Presidential party flies by helicopter from the USS Saratoga to the Flag Ship USS Springfield. 9/29/1970, Off the Italian coast 15 miles off the Italian coast in the Mediterranean. President Nixon and party of dignitaries.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-4583-21A, President Nixon walks through a crowd of people as he tours the U.S.S. Saratoga. 9/29/1970, Off the Italian coast. USS Saratoga, 15 miles from the Italian coast. President Nixon, crew members, officials, and other guests.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-4583-28A, President Nixon after deplaning his helicopter as he tours the U.S.S. Saratoga. Nixon walks through lines of naval officers saluting him. William Rogers, Melvin Laird, and Henry Kissinger are seen deboarding the helicopter behind the President. 9/29/1970, Off the Italian coast. USS Saratoga, 15 miles from the Italian coast. President Nixon, naval officers, William Rogers, Melvin Laird, Henry Kissinger, unidentified officials.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-4583-34A, The Presidential party flies by helicopter from the USS Saratoga to the Flag Ship U.S.S. Springfield. 9/29/1970, Off the Italian coast 15 miles off the Italian coast in the Mediterranean.

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

    • Frame(s): WHPO-4584-, President Nixon flies from the U.S.S. Saratoga to the U.S.S. Springfield to meet with Sixth Fleet commanders. 9/29/1970, Fifteen miles off the Italian coast. U.S.S. Springfield. President Nixon, and identified participants Henry Kissinger, Admiral Elmo Zumwalt, Gen Andrew Goodpaster, Secretary of Defense Laird.

    Roll WHPO-4585 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-4585-, President Nixon standing on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier U.S.S. Saratoga during his visit to attend a full honors ceremony. 9/29/1970, Fifteen miles off the Italian coast. U.S.S. Saratoga. President Nixon and participants identified, Secretary of State William Rogers, Secretary of Defense Melvin Laird and senior admirals in the European Theatre, Six Fleet.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-4585-16, President Nixon standing on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier U.S.S. Saratoga during his visit to attend a full honors ceremony. 9/29/1970, Fifteen miles off the Italian coast. U.S.S. Saratoga. President Nixon, unidentified Navy officials.

    Roll WHPO-4586 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-4586-, President Nixon went to the flight deck of the U.S.S. Saratoga for a full honors ceremony. 9/29/1970, Fifteen miles off the Italian coast. U.S.S. Saratoga. President Nixon and accompanying dignitaries.

    Roll WHPO-4587 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-4587-, President Nixon tours the U.S.S. Saratoga accompanied by the Secretary of State William Rogers and Secretary of Defense Melvin Laird. 9/29/1970, Fifteen miles off the Italian coast. Aboard the USS Saratoga. President Nixon, Secretary William P. Rogers, Secretary Melvin R. Laird and other dignitaries and senior officers.

    Roll WHPO-4588 Photographer: Kightlinger, Jack | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-4588-, The First Lady visits Boys Town in Rome. 9/29/1970, Rome, Italy Boys Town. The First Lady, Pat Nixon, Italian dignitaries and a group of boys from Boys Town.

    Roll WHPO-4589 Photographer: Kightlinger, Jack | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-4589-, Pat Nixon hosts a reception for female members of the Italian press. 9/29/1970, Rome, Italy Unknown location. First Lady, Pat Nixon and unidentified female members of the Italian press.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-4589-, Pat Nixon visits Boys Town in Rome, Italy. 9/29/1970, Rome, Italy Boys Town. The First Lady, Pat Nixon, unidentified Italian dignitaries and a group of boys of Boys Town.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-4589-28A, Pat Nixon speaking with a teenage boy working at a machine shop during her visit there. Reporter Helen Thomas and other members of the press observing her nearby. 9/29/1970, Rome, Italy Boys Town. Pat Nixon, unidentified Italian dignitaries, press reporters, unidentified boys of Boys Town.

    Roll WHPO-4590 Photographer: Kightlinger, Jack | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-4590-, The First Lady visits the National Union in Rome. (Photos appear to have been taken at Girls training facility. 9/29/1970, Rome, Italy Rome, Italy. The First Lady, Pat Nixon, unidentified Italian dignitaries and young girls learning to type.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-4590-, The First Lady visits Boys Town in Rome. (Believe the caption on these photos is incorrect. Pictures indicate the visit was to a girls school). 9/29/1970, Rome, Italy Rome, Italy. The First Lady, Pat Nixon, unidentified Italian dignitaries and a group of young girls.

  • 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-117
      Remarks at a GOP fund raising luncheon-Arena, Souix Falls, SD. (9/29/1970)

      Runtime: 25:00:00

      Original Format: 1/4-inch reel-to-reel audiotape. Original source type: Original.
    • WHCA-SR-B-118
      Speech to North Dakota Republican Party Members-Minot, ND. (9/29/1970)

      Runtime: 30:00:00

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

    H - White House Staff Member Recordings

    • WHCA-SR-H-273
      Background briefing by Henry Kissinger in Naples. (9/29/1970, Excelsior Hotel, Naples, Italy)

      Runtime: 30:00:00

      Keywords: Briefings, public briefings, statements to the press (see also Press conferences, news conferences, interviews, media)

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

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

    P - Formal Presidential Remarks

    • WHCA-SR-P-700919
      Remarks by President Nixon aboard USS Saratoga to crew and Sixth Fleet. (9/29/1970)

      Runtime: 5:33

      Original Format: 1/4-inch reel-to-reel audiotape. Original source type: Original.
    • WHCA-SR-P-700920
      Remarks by President Nixon on departing USS Saratoga with Herb Kaplow. (9/29/1970)

      Runtime: 2:28

      Original Format: 1/4-inch reel-to-reel audiotape. Original source type: Original.
    • WHCA-SR-P-700921
      Remarks by President Nixon at NATO honors ceremony in Naples with Adm. Rivero. (9/29/1970)

      Runtime: 7:10

      Original Format: 1/4-inch reel-to-reel audiotape. Original source type: Original.
    • WHCA-SR-P-700924
      Remarks by President Nixon to press in Naples after returning from USS Springfield. (9/29/1970)

      Runtime: 3:03

      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-3884
      Weekly News Summary - Tape II.
      All networks
      Runtime: 01:01:03

      1. Report on President Nixon's reaction to Egyptian President Nasser's death. Time Code Start: 00:00. Keywords: Mideast, Middle East, Presidents, Egyptian, death, speeches, statements. Network: ABC.

      2. Smith/Dunsmore: President Nixon visits the 6th Fleet in Mediterranean Sea; Nixon thanks sailors for peace role; Naval power show canceled. Time Code Start: 02:55. Keywords: Presidents, travel, trips, Nixon trips, international, Europe, Italy, tours, Navy, Naval, ships, USS Springfield, anti-aircraft, guided-missile cruiser, flagships. Network: ABC.

      3. Campus Unrest Commission. Time Code Start: 05:03. Keywords: universities, colleges, demonstrations, rally, protesters, demonstraters, students, Vietnam War, anti-war. Network: ABC.

      4. President Nixon on Egypt crisis (Middle East). Time Code Start: 05:57. Keywords: Presidents, speeches, Mideast, Middle East, war, Egyptian. Network: NBC.

      5. Chancellor/Kaplow: President Nixon visits the 6th Fleet in Mediterranean Sea; flies to Naples to meet with American Ambassadors in Europe. Time Code Start: 08:04. Keywords: Presidents, travel, trips, Nixon trips, international, Europe, Italy, tours, Navy, Naval, ships, USS Springfield, anti-aircraft, guided-missile cruiser, flagships, meetings. Network: NBC.

      6. Chancellor: Upcoming President Nixon's visit to Yugoslavia tomorrow. Time Code Start: 10:56. Keywords: Presidents, travel, trips, Nixon trips, international, Europe, Italy, Mediterranean, Yugoslavian. Network: NBC.

      7. Report on Vice President Agnew's reaction to the report of President Nixon's Commission on Campus Unrest. Time Code Start: 13:44. Keywords: universities, colleges, demonstrations, rally, protesters, demonstraters, students, Vietnam War, anti-war. Network: NBC.

      8. Film report on Vice President Agnew on the campaign trail in Springfield, Illinois. Time Code Start: 16:17. Keywords: Vice Presidents, travel, trips, elections, campaigns, campaigning, candidates. Network: NBC.

      9. Cronkite/Rather: President Nixon's visit to the 6th Fleet in Mediterranean Sea; praises sailors, says Mideast situation unpredictable, NIXON-discusses football; praises sailors for waging peace, fire power show cancelled. Time Code Start: 19:20. Keywords: Presidents, sports, football, travel, trips, Nixon trips, international, Europe, Italy, tours, Navy, Naval, ships, USS Springfield, anti-aircraft, guided-missile cruiser, flagships. Network: CBS.

      10. Report on Vice President Agnew's criticism of the Campus Unrest Commission. Time Code Start: 25:11. Keywords: universities, colleges, demonstrations, rally, protesters, demonstraters, students, Vietnam War, anti-war. Network: CBS.

Context (External Sources)