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The Public Papers of President Richard Nixon
1969

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Foreword - President Richard Nixon

Preface - James B. Rhoads; Robert L. Kunzig

1. Inaugural Address. January 20, 1969

2. Remarks at a Reception for Campaign Workers. January 21, 1969

3. Remarks at the Swearing In of New Members of the White House Staff. January 21, 1969

4. Remarks at the Swearing In of the Cabinet. January 22, 1969

5. Statement on Signing Executive Order Establishing the Council for Urban Affairs. January 23, 1969

6. Statement Announcing the Appointment of Dr. Arthur F. Burns as Counsellor to the President. January 23, 1969

7. Remarks at the Swearing In of Walter J. Hickel as Secretary of the Interior. January 24, 1969

8. Letter to the Chairman, Civil Aeronautics Board, Relating to the Transpacific Route Investigation. January 24, 1969

9. Statement Announcing Disaster Assistance for Mississippi. January 25, 1969

10. The President's News Conference of January 27, 1969

11. Memorandum on the Need for a Review of the Budget. January 27, 1969

12. Remarks to Key Personnel at the Department of State. January 29, 1969

13. Statement About the Nomination of Gerard C. Smith as Director, United States Arms Control and Disarmament Agency. January 29, 1969

14. Remarks at the 17th Annual Presidential Prayer Breakfast. January 30, 1969

15. Remarks Announcing a Goodwill Tour to Western Europe by Col. Frank Borman, USAF. January 30, 1969

16. Special Message to the Congress Requesting New Authority To Reorganize the Executive Branch. January 30, 1969

17. Remarks to Employees at the Department of Justice. January 30, 1969

18. Statement on the Death of Allen Dulles. January 30, 1969

19. Remarks at the Pentagon to Top Officials of the Department of Defense. January 31, 1969

20. Statement Outlining Actions and Recommendations for the District of Columbia. January 31, 1969

21. Remarks Following a Visit With General Eisenhower. February 2, 1969

22. Remarks to Top Officials at the Department of Housing and Urban Development. February 3, 1969

23. Remarks to Employees at the Department of Agriculture. February 3, 1969

24. Statement Announcing the Nomination of Dr. James E. Allen, Jr., as Assistant Secretary for Education and Commissioner of Education.
February 3, 1969

25. Remarks at the Swearing In of Members of the Executive Office of the President and the White House Staff. February 4, 1969

26. Remarks to Top Officials at the Department of Labor. February 4, 1969

27. Message to the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa Meeting in Addis Ababa on the Occasion of Its 10th Anniversary.
February 4, 1969

28. Statement on the Death of Ralph McGill. February 4, 1969

29. Message to the Senate Requesting Advice and Consent to Ratification of the Treaty on Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons.
February 5, 1969

30. Statement Announcing Continuation of Advance Payments to Participants in the Feed Grain Program for 1969. February 5, 1969

31. Remarks About a New Policy on Appointment of Postmasters. February 5, 1969

32. Remarks About an Increase in the Expenditure Ceiling of the National Science Foundation. February 5, 1969

33. Statement Announcing an Increase in the Expenditure Ceiling of the National Science Foundation. February 5, 1969

34. The President's News Conference of February 6, 1969

35. Statement on the Forthcoming Visit to Western Europe. February 6, 1969

36. Remarks to Employees at the Post Office Department. February 6, 1969

37. Statement Announcing the Nomination of John G. Veneman as Under Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare. February 7, 1969

38. Remarks to Participants in the 1969 Senate Youth Program. February 7, 1969

39. Remarks on Major Appointments in the Department of Transportation. February 7, 1969

40. Remarks to Employees at the Department of Commerce. February 7, 1969

41. Remarks Following a Meeting With the Director of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. February 7, 1969

42. Memorandum to the Director, Bureau of the Budget, on the Need for Prompt Release of Statistical Data by Federal Agencies.
February 8, 1969

43. Letter to the Chairman, Civil Aeronautics Board, on the Transpacific Route Investigation. February 11, 1969

44. Remarks to Employees at the Department of Transportation. February 11, 1969

45. Statement on Coastal Oil Pollution at Santa Barbara, California. February 11, 1969

46. Remarks at the Swearing In of Walter E. Washington as Mayor of the District of Columbia. February 13, 1969

47. Statement on Signing Executive Order Establishing the Office of Intergovernmental Relations. February 14, 1969

48. Remarks to Employees at the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare. February 14, 1969

49. Remarks to Top Personnel at the Department of the Treasury. February 14, 1969

50. Statement on the Urban Coalition. February 17, 1969

51. Statement Announcing Governor Nelson A. Rockefeller's Mission to Latin America. February 17, 1969

52. Remarks on Presenting Awards of the American Heart Association. February 18, 1969

53. Letter Accepting Resignation of Ray C. Bliss as Chairman of the Republican National Committee. February 18, 1969

54. Message to the Congress Transmitting Annual Report of the National Science Board. February 18, 1969

55. Special Message to the Congress on the Nation's Antipoverty Programs. February 19, 1969

56. Message to the Congress Transmitting Report Relating to the Head Start Program. February 19, 1969

57. Remarks to Employees at the Department of the Interior. February 19, 1969

58. Special Message to the Congress on Electoral Reform. February 20, 1969

59. Memorandum to the Secretary of the Interior Reassuming Responsibility for the Nation's Oil Import Policies. February 20, 1969

60. Statement About the Anniversary of Washington's Birthday. February 21, 1969

61. Remarks on Announcing the Appointment of Donald M. Kendall as Chairman of the National Alliance of Businessmen. February 21, 1969

62. Statement Approving Wider Use of Federal Laboratory Equipment by University Scientists. February 21, 1969

63. Memorandum on the Narcotic and Dangerous Drug Traffic in the District of Columbia. February 22, 1969

64. Statement on the Appointment of a Special Coordinator on Relief to Civilian Victims of the Nigerian Civil War. February 22, 1969

65. Remarks to Reporters on the Forthcoming European Trip. February 22, 1969

66. Remarks at Andrews Air Force Base on Departing for Europe. February 23, 1969

67. Remarks on Arrival in Brussels. February 23, 1969

68. Remarks to the North Atlantic Council in Brussels. February 24, 1969

69. Toasts of the President and King Baudouin of Belgium at the Royal Palace in Brussels. February 24, 1969

70. Remarks on Departure From Belgium. February 24, 1969

71. Remarks at the Airport on Arrival in London. February 24, 1969

72. Letter to the President of the University of Notre Dame on Student Unrest. February 24, 1969

73. Special Message to the Congress Proposing Establishment of a New Public Debt Limit. February 24, 1969

74. Remarks to the Staff at the American Embassy in London. February 25, 1969

75. Special Message to the Congress on Reform of the Postal Service. February 25, 1969

76. Remarks on Departure From Britain. February 26, 1969

77. Remarks on Arrival at the Airport in Cologne. February 26, 1969

78. Remarks in Bonn Before the German Bundestag. February 26, 1969

79. Message to the President of Israel on the Death of Prime Minister Levi Eshkol. February 26, 1969

80. Remarks on Arrival at Tempelhof Airport in West Berlin. February 27, 1969

81. Remarks at the Signing of the Golden Book at the Charlottenburg Palace, West Berlin. February 27, 1969

82. Remarks at the Siemens Factory, West Berlin. February 27, 1969

83. Remarks on Departure From West Berlin. February 27, 1969

84. Remarks on Arrival at the Airport in Rome. February 27, 1969

85. Toasts of the President and President Saragat of Italy. February 27, 1969

86. Remarks on Departure From Rome. February 28, 1969

87. Remarks on Arrival at the Airport in Paris. February 28, 1969

88. Toasts of the President and President de Gaulle at a Dinner at the Elysee Palace in Paris. February 28, 1969

89. Toasts of the President and President de Gaulle at a Dinner at the American Ambassador's Residence. March 1, 1969

90. Remarks at the American Embassy in Paris. March 2, 1969

91. Remarks at Orly Airport on Departure From France. March 2, 1969

92. Remarks at a Meeting With Pope Paul VI. March 2, 1969

93. Remarks to American Priests and Students at the Vatican. March 2, 1969

94. Remarks at Andrews Air Force Base on Returning From Europe. March 2, 1969

95. Statement Following the Successful Launching of Apollo g. March 3, 1969

96. Special Message to the Congress on Coal Mine Safety. March 3, 1969

97. Message to the Congress Transmitting Reports on the Cash Awards Program for Military Personnel. March 4, 1969

98. The President's News Conference of March 4, 1969

99. Remarks on Presenting the Robert H. Goddard Memorial Trophy to the Apollo 8 Astronauts. March 5, 1969

100. Statement About a National Program for Minority Business Enterprise. March 5, 1969

101. Remarks on Presenting the Medal of Honor to Three Members of the United States Army. March 7, 1969

102. Remarks to Top Personnel at the Central Intelligence Agency. March 7, 1969

103. Remarks Launching the Easter Seal Campaign. March 11, 1969

104. Message to the Senate Transmitting Conventions for the Protection of Intellectual and Industrial Property. March 12, 1969

105. Statement on Reorganization of the Manpower Administration. March 13, 1969

106. Message to the Congress Transmitting First Annual Plan for U.S. Participation in the World Weather Program. March 13, 1969

107. Telegram to the Crew of Apollo 9. March 13, 1969

108. The President's News Conference of March 14, 1969

109. Statement on Deployment of the Antiballistic Missile System. March 14, 1969

110. Remarks at a Luncheon of the National Alliance of Businessmen. March 15, 1969

111. Remarks at the American Legion's 5oth Anniversary Dinner. March 15, 1969

112. Statement on St. Patrick's Day. March 17, 1969

113. Message to the President of Ireland on St. Patrick's Day. March 17, 1969

114. Remarks at a Meeting With the Irish Ambassador. March 17, 1969

115. Remarks on Presenting the Medal of Honor Posthumously to Pfc. Melvin E. Newlin, USMC. March 18, 1969

116. Letter to the Head of the U.S. Delegation at the Conference of the Eighteen-Nation Disarmament Committee. March 18, 1969

117. Remarks on Presenting the Boy of the Year Award. March 19, 1969

118. Remarks at the Swearing In of Donald L. Jackson as a Member of the Interstate Commerce Commission. March 20, 1969

119. Remarks at Van Horn High School, Independence, Missouri. March 21, 1969

120. Remarks at the Truman Library During a Visit With the Former President. March 21, 1969

121. Remarks on Arrival at Point Mugu Naval Air Station, Oxnard, California. March 21, 1969

122. *Remarks Following Inspection of Oil Damage at Santa Barbara Beach. March 21, 1969

123. Statement on Campus Disorders. March 22, 1969

124. Remarks of Welcome at the White House to Prime Minister Trudeau of Canada. March 24, 1969

125. Statement on Bank Holding Companies. March 24, 1969

126. Toasts of the President and Prime Minister Trudeau of Canada. March 24, 1969

127. Remarks at the Conclusion of the Visit of Prime Minister Trudeau of Canada. March 25, 1969

128. Remarks at the Presentation of the Walt Disney Commemorative Medal. March 25, 1969

129. Remarks at the Convention of the National Association of Broadcasters. March 25, 1969

130. Remarks on Accepting the "Sword of Hope" of the American Cancer Society Crusade. March 25, 1969

131. Message to the Senate Transmitting Broadcasting Agreements With Mexico. March 25, 1969

132. Special Message to the Congress on Fiscal Policy. March 26, 1969

133. Letter to a Student Concerning the Miami Teen Age Rally for Decency. March 26, 1969

134. Statement on Establishing Common Regional Boundaries for Agencies Providing Social and Economic Services. March 27, 1969

135. Statement Announcing Appointment of the President's Commission on an All-Volunteer Armed Force. March 27, 1969

136. Memorandum on Equal Employment Opportunity in the Federal Government. March 28, 1969

137. Statement on the Death of General Eisenhower. March 28, 1969

138. Special Message to the Congress on the Death of General Eisenhower. March 28, 1969

139. Proclamation 3907, Announcing the Death of Dwight David Eisenhower. March 28, 1969

140. Eulogy Delivered at the Capitol During the State Funeral of General Eisenhower. March 30, 1969

141. Statement on the Balance of Payments. April 4, 1969

142. Remarks of Welcome at the White House to King Hussein I of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. April 8, 1969

143. Statement Announcing a Program for Rehabilitation of Urban Areas Damaged by Riots. April 8, 1969

144. Statement Announcing the Establishment of the Office of Child Development. April 9, 1969

145. Address at the Commemorative Session of the North Atlantic Council. April 10, 1969

146. Joint Statement Following Discussions With King Hussein I of Jordan. April 10, 1969

147. Letter to the Chairman, Civil Aeronautics Board, on the Transpacific Route Investigation. April 11, 1969

148. Statement on Proposed Changes in the 197o Budget. April 12, 1969

149. Remarks to the Assembly of the Organization of American States. April 14, 1969

150. Special Message to the Congress on Forthcoming Legislative Proposals Concerning Domestic Programs. April 14, 1969

151. Message to the Senate Transmitting United States Canadian Agreements. April 14, 1969

152. Statement on the Life Insurance Industry's Pledge of Additional Investment Capital for Urban Core Areas. April 15, 1969

153. Message to the Senate Transmitting the Convention on Conduct of Fishing Operations in the North Atlantic. April 16, 1969

154. Remarks at the 17th Annual Republican Women's Conference. April 16, 1969

155. Remarks at a Reception Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the League of Women Voters of the United States. April 17, 1969

156. The President's News Conference of April 18, 1969

157. Memorandum on Employment of the Handicapped. April 18, 1969

158. Letter to the President of the American Bar Association, Requesting an Appraisal of the Federal Trade Commission. April 18, 1969

159. Remarks at the Swearing In of Virginia H. Knauer as Special Assistant to the President for Consumer Affairs. April 19, 1969

160. Remarks Announcing the Nomination of Representative Donald Rumsfeld as Director, Office of Economic Opportunity. April 21, 1969

161. Special Message to the Congress on Reform of the Federal Tax System. April21, 1969

162. Message to the Congress Transmitting the Annual Report of the National Capital Housing Authority. April 21, 1969

163. Message to the Congress Transmitting the Annual Report on the Food for Peace Program. April 22, 1969

164. Letter of Congratulations to President Zalman Shazar on the 21st Anniversary of the State of Israel. April 22, 1969

165. Special Message to the Congress on a Program To Combat Organized Crime in America. April 23, 1969

166. Message of Congratulations on the Fifth Anniversary of the Interracial Council for Business Opportunity. April 24, 1969

167. Special Message to the Congress Proposing Postal Rate Increases To Reduce the Postal Deficit. April 24, 1969

168. Remarks at the Azalea Festival in Norfolk, Virginia. April 26, 1969

169. Remarks Presenting the National Teacher of the Year Award. April 28, 1969

170. Messages of Sympathy on the Death of President Barrientos of Bolivia. April 28, 1969

171. Letter to General Charles de Gaulle on the Announcement of His Resignation as President of France. April 28, 1969

172. Special Message to the Congress on the District of Columbia. April 28, 1969

173. Letter to the Chairman, President's Commission for the Observance of Human Rights Year 1968, on the Commission's Final Report.
April 29, 1969

174. Remarks at the Annual Meeting of the Chamber of Commerce of the United States. April 29, 1969

175. Toast of the President at a Dinner Honoring Duke Ellington. April 29, 1969

176. Remarks on Presenting the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Duke Ellington. April 29, 1969

177. Statement on Government Support of Voluntary Action. April 30, 1969

178. Message of Congratulations to Newly Elevated American Cardinals. April 30, 1969

179. Special Message to the Congress on Consolidation of Federal Assistance Programs. April 30, 1969

180. Statement on the Death of Washington Newspaperman Jeremiah O'Leary. May 1, 1969

181. Special Message to the Congress on Obscene and Pornographic Materials. May 2, 1969

182. Remarks in Columbia, S.C., During a Visit With Former Governor and Mrs. James Byrnes. May 3, 1969

183. Messages on the Death of President Zakir Husain of India. May 3-4, 1969

184. Remarks at the Swearing In of Joseph H. Blatchford as Director of the Peace Corps. May 5, 1969

185. Message to the Senate Transmitting the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations and the Optional Protocol Concerning the Compulsory
Settlement of Disputes. May 5, 1969

186. Remarks at the Swearing In of William H. Brown III as a Member of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. May 6, 1969

187. Special Message to the Congress Recommending a Program To End Hunger in America. May 6, 1969

188. Toasts of the President and Prime Minister John G. Gorton of Australia. May 6, 1969

189. Statement Following the Visit of Prime Minister Gorton of Australia. May 7, 1969

190. Remarks on the Departure of Prime Minister Gorton of Australia. May 7, 1969

191. Remarks at the Swearing In of Lt. Gen. Robert E. Cushman, Jr., as Deputy Director, Central Intelligence Agency. May 7, 1969

192. Remarks at the Republican Victory Dinner. May 7, 1969

193. Remarks Prior to the Departure of Governor Nelson A. Rockefeller for Latin America. May 11, 1969

194. Special Message to the Congress on Reforming the Military Draft. May 13, 1969

195. Address to the Nation on Vietnam. May 14, 1969

196. Remarks Following a Meeting With Ambassador Henry Cabot Lodge on Vietnam and the Paris Peace Talks. May 15, 1969

197. Letter Accepting the Resignation of Abe Fortas as Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States. May 15, 1969

198. Statement on the Control of Inflation. May 15, 1969

199. Letter to Private Dennis Ray Roberts on Serving in the Army. May 16, 1969

200. Remarks on Presenting the Medal of Honor to CWO Frederick E. Ferguson and Sp4c. Thomas J. Kinsman, USA. May 17, 1969

201. Remarks on Armed Forces Day Aboard the U.S.S. Saratoga. May 17, 1969

202. Remarks on Presenting Scholastic Achievement Awards to Blind College Students. May 19, 1969

203. Message to the Congress Transmitting the Annual Report of the Board of Actuaries for the Retired Serviceman's Family Protection Plan.
May 19, 1969

204. Remarks at the Presentation of the World Trade "E" Awards. May 19, 1969

205. Remarks on Accepting the Hope Chest Award of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. May 20, 1969

206. Toasts of the President and King Baudouin of Belgium. May 20, 1969

207. Remarks at the Swearing In of Robert Ellsworth as United States Permanent Representative to NATO. May 21, 1969

208. Statement on the Realignment of Regional Boundaries of Certain Federal Agencies. May 21, 1969

209. Remarks Announcing the Nomination of Judge Warren Earl Burger To Be Chief Justice of the United States. May 21, 1969

210. Conversation With Newsmen on the Nomination of the Chief Justice of the United States. May 22, 1969

211. Remarks at a Concert by the University of Minnesota Band. May 23, 1969

212. Message to Members of the Armed Forces on Memorial Day. May 23, 1969

213. Remarks at a Reception Marking the Sixth Anniversary of the Organization of African Unity. May 25, 1969

214. Remarks at the Swearing In of Donald Rumsfeld as Director, Office of Economic Opportunity. May 26, 1969

215. Remarks About the Special Message to the Congress on Postal Reform. May 27, 1969

216. Special Message to the Congress on Postal Reform. May 27, 1969

217. Remarks of Welcome to Prime Minister de Jong and Foreign Minister Luns of the Netherlands. May 27, 1969

218. Special Message to the Congress on Foreign Aid. May 28, 1969

219. Remarks on the Departure of Prime Minister de Jong and Foreign Minister Luns of the Netherlands. May 28, 1969

220. Remarks at the Graduation Exercises of the FBI National Academy. May 28, 1969

221. Statement Announcing the Creation of the Environmental Quality Council and the Citizens' Advisory Committee on Environmental
Quality. May 29, 1969

222. Statement About Teacher Remembrance Day. May 31, 1969

223. Statement on Proposals Concerning the Office of Economic Opportunity. June 2, 1969

224. Address at the Dedication of the Karl E. Mundt Library at General Beadle State College, Madison, South Dakota. June 3, 1969

225. Address at the Air Force Academy Commencement Exercises in Colorado Springs, Colorado. June 4, 1969

226. Declaration of Amnesty for Air Force Academy Cadets. June 4, 1969

227. Remarks Introducing Donald E. Johnson, Nominee for Administrator of Veterans Affairs. June 5, 1969

228. Statement on Benefits for Vietnam Veterans. June 5, 1969

229. Statement on Establishing Nationwide Youth Advisory Committees to the Selective Service System. June 6, 1969

230. Remarks at Honolulu Enroute to a Meeting With President Nguyen Van Thieu of the Republic of Vietnam at Midway Island. June 7, 1969

231. Remarks Following Initial Meeting With President Thieu at Midway Island. June 8, 1969

232. Joint Statement Following the Meeting With President Thieu. June 8, 1969

233. Remarks at the Conclusion of Discussions With President Thieu. June 8, 1969

234. Remarks on Departure From Midway Island. June 8, 1969

235. Remarks on Return From Meeting With President Thieu at Midway Island. June 10, 1969

236. Statement on the White House Conference on Food, Nutrition, and Health. June 11, 1969

237. Remarks of Welcome at the White House to President Lleras of Colombia. June 12, 1969

238. Statement on the Death of John L. Lewis. June 12, 1969

239. Remarks at the Graduation Ceremony of the Capitol Page School. June 12, 1969

240. Toasts of the President and President Lleras of Colombia. June 12, 1969

241. Statement on the Merger of the National Alliance of Businessmen and Plans for Progress. June 13, 1969

242. Remarks on the Departure of President Lleras of Colombia. June 13, 1969

243. Message of Congratulations to President-Elect Georges Pompidou of France. June 16, 1969

244. Special Message to the Congress Proposing Improvements in the Air Transportation System. June 16, 1969

245. Remarks on Announcing Appointment of the White House Fellows for 1969-1970. June 16, 1969

246. Message to the Congress Transmitting Annual Report Comparing Federal and Private Enterprise Salaries. June 17, 1969

247. Remarks at the Presentation of the Young American Medals for Bravery and Service. June 17, 1969

248. The President's News Conference of June 19, 1969

249. Remarks at the Swearing In of Warren E. Burger as Chief Justice of the United States. June 23, 1969

250. Remarks at the House of Representatives "Gymnasium Dinner." June 25, 1969

251. Remarks at a Ceremony Commemorating the 10th Anniversary of the St. Lawrence Seaway. June 27, 1969

252. Remarks at the International Exhibition "Man and His World" in Montreal, Canada. June 27, 1969

253. Remarks at a Ceremony Marking the 30th Anniversary of the Executive Office of the President. June 30, 1969

254. Message to the Eighteen-Nation Disarmament Committee Meeting in Geneva. July 3, 1969

255. Statement on Naming Members to the American Revolution Bicentennial Commission. July 3, 1969

256. Message to Thor Heyerdahl and the Crew of Expedition Ra. July 4, 1969

257. Remarks of Welcome at the White House to Emperor Haile Selassie I of Ethiopia. July 8, 1969

258. Special Message to the Congress on the Unemployment Insurance System. July 8, 1969

259. Toasts of the President and Emperor Haile Selassie I of Ethiopia. July 8, 1969

260. Remarks at the Conclusion of the Visit of Emperor Haile Selassie I of Ethiopia. July 9, 1969

261. Remarks at a Briefing on the Nation's Health System. July 10, 1969

262. Remarks on Presenting the Distinguished Service Medals of the Army, Navy, and Air Force to General Lyman L. Lemnitzer. July 11, 1969

263. Statement on the July 11 Speech of President Thieu of the Republic of Vietnam. July 11, 1969

264. Exchange of Letters With Harold K. Bell of the District of Columbia. July 11, 1969

265. Statement on the Establishment of the National Goals Research Staff. July 12, 1969

266. Special Message to the Congress on Control of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs. July 14, 1969

267. Telegram to the Apollo i 1 Astronauts on the Eve of the Launch. July 15, 1969

268. Proclamation 3919, National Day of Participation Honoring the Apollo 11 Mission. July 16, 1969

269. Remarks on Presenting the Distinguished Service Medal to General John P. McConnell. July 17, 1969

270. Statement on Honoring American and Russian Space Heroes During the Apollo 11 Mission. July 17, 1969

271. Special Message to the Congress on Problems of Population Growth. July 18, 1969

272. Telephone Conversation With the Apollo 11, Astronauts on the Moon. July 20, 1969

273. Remarks to American Field Service Students. July 22, 1969

274. Message to the Congress Transmitting Reorganization Plan for the Interstate Commerce Commission. July 22, 1969

275. Statement on the 1970 Budget. July 22, 1969

276. Remarks at the Baseball All-Star Reception. July 22, 1969

277. Remarks to Apollo 11 Astronauts Aboard the U.S.S. Hornet Following Completion of Their Lunar Mission. July 24, 1969

278. Remarks on Arrival at Guam International Airport. July 25, 1969

279. Informal Remarks in Guam With Newsmen. July 25, 1969

280. Remarks on Departure From Guam. July 26, 1969

281. Remarks on Arrival at Manila, the Philippines. July 26, 1969

282. Toasts of the President and President Marcos at a State Dinner in Manila. July 26, 1969

283. Statement on the Asian Development Bank. July 27, 1969

284. Statement on Departure From the Philippines. July 27, 1969

285. Remarks on Departure From the Philippines. July 27, 1969

286. Remarks on Arrival at Djakarta, Indonesia. July 27, 1969

287. Toasts of the President and President Suharto at a State Dinner in Djakarta. July 27, 1969

288. Remarks on Departure From Indonesia. July 28, 1969

289. Remarks at a Welcoming Ceremony in Bangkok, Thailand. July 28, 1969

290. Statement on the President's Visit to Thailand. July 28, 1969

291. Toasts of the President and King Bhumibol Adulyadej at a State Banquet in Bangkok. July 28, 1969

292. Remarks to Employees at the American Embassy in Bangkok. July 29, 1969

293. *Remarks at a Reception at Santi Matri Hall, Government House, Bangkok, Thailand. July 29, 1969

294. . Statement on Arrival at Saigon, Republic of Vietnam. July 30, 1969

295. Remarks Following a Meeting With President Thieu in Saigon. July 30, 1969

296. *Remarks to American Troops of the 1st Infantry Division in Vietnam. July 30, 1969

297. The President's Toast at a Dinner Given by Prime Minister Thanom Kittikachorn of Thailand. July 30, 1969

298. Remarks on Arrival in New Delhi, India. July 31, 1969

299. Statement on the President's Visit to India. July 31, 1969

300. Toasts of the President and Acting President Hidayatullah at a State Dinner in New Delhi. July 31, 1969

301. Remarks on Departure From India. August 1, 1969

302. Remarks on Arrival at Lahore, Pakistan. August 1, 1969

303. Statement on the President's Visit to Pakistan. August 1, 1969

304. Remarks on Accepting the Nishan-e-Pakistan. August 1, 1969

305. Toasts of the President and President Yahya Khan of Pakistan at a State Dinner in Lahore. August 1, 1969

306. Remarks on Departure From Pakistan. August 2, 1969

307. Remarks on Arrival at Bucharest, Romania. August 2, 1969

308. Toasts of the President and President Ceausescu at an Official Dinner at the Council of State in Bucharest. August 2, 1969

309. Toasts of the President and President Ceausescu at a Luncheon at Government Guest House in Bucharest. August 3, 1969

310. Remarks on Departure From Romania. August 3, 1969

311. Remarks on Arrival at Mildenhall Air Force Base, England. August 3, 1969

312. Remarks at Andrews Air Force Base on Returning From the Global Tour. August 3, 1969

313. Message to the Congress Transmitting Annual Report on the Operation of the International Coffee Agreement. August 5, 1969

314. Message to the Congress Transmitting Annual Report of the Atlantic-Pacific Interoceanic Canal Study Commission. August 6, 1969

315. Special Message to the Congress on Occupational Safety and Health. August 6, 1969

316. Remarks of Welcome to Chancellor Kiesinger of the Federal Republic of Germany. August 7, 1969

317. Special Message to the Congress on Public Transportation. August 7,1969

318. Toasts of the President and Chancellor Kiesinger of Germany. August 7, 1969

319. Remarks at a Surprise Celebration on the Anniversary of the President's Nomination. August 8, 1969

320. Joint Statement Following Discussions With Chancellor Kiesinger of Germany. August 8, 1969

321. Remarks on the Departure of Chancellor Kiesinger From the White House. August 8, 1969

322. Memorandum on Equal Employment Opportunity in the Federal Government. August 8, 1969

323. Statement on the Tax Reform Bill Following Passage by the House of Representatives. August 8, 1969

324. Address to the Nation on Domestic Programs. August 8, 1969

325. Statement on Announcing the Nomination of Mrs. Helen D. Bentley as a Member of the Federal Maritime Commission. August 9, 1969

326. Remarks on Arrival at the Orange County Airport, Santa Ana, California. August 9, 1969

327. Special Message to the Congress on Reform of the Nation's Welfare System. August 11, 1969

328. Statement on the Office of Economic Opportunity. August 11, 1969

329. Special Message to the Congress on Manpower Training. August 12, 1969

330. Memorandum on the Joint Financial Management Improvement Program. August 12, 1969

331. Statement on House Action on the Recommended Budget for the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare. August 12, 1969

332. Special Message to the Congress on Sharing Federal Revenues With the States. August 13, 1969

333. Remarks at the Swearing In of John Wilks as Deputy Assistant Secretary of Labor for Compliance and Director of the Office of Federal
Contract Compliance. August 13, 1969

334. Remarks at a Dinner in Los Angeles Honoring the Apollo 11 Astronauts. August 13, 1969

335. Statement on the Guaranteed Student Loan Program. August 14, 1969

336. Statement on Signing Bill Designating the Ventana Wilderness, California. August 19, 1969

337. Remarks of Welcome in San Francisco to President Chung Hee Park of South Korea. August 21, 1969

338. Toasts of the President and President Park at a State Dinner in San Francisco. August 21, 1969

339. Joint Statement Following Discussions With President Park of South Korea. August 22, 1969

340. Remarks on the Departure of President Park of South Korea. August 22, 1969

341. Conversation With Bob Hope During the Red Cross Telethon in Mississippi. August 24, 1969

342. Statement About Labor Day, 1969. August 26, 1969

343. Remarks on the Arrival in California of Former President and Mrs. Johnson. August 27, 1969

344. Remarks at the Dedication of Lady Bird Johnson Grove in Redwood National Park in California. August 27, 1969

345. Remarks on Arrival at Colorado Springs To Address the National Governors' Conference. September 1, 1969

346. Toasts of the President and Governor Love at a Dinner in Colorado Springs. September 1, 1969

347. Address at the National Governors' Conference. September 1, 1969

348. Remarks on Reform of the Nation's Postal System. September 2, 1969

349. Statement on the Jewish High Holy Days. September 3, 1969

350. Letter to Governor Rockefeller on Receiving His Report on His Latin American Mission. September 3, 1969

351. Statement on Appointing Nancy Hanks as Chairman, National Endowment for the Arts. September 3, 1969

352. Statement on the Construction Industry. September 4, 1969

353. Statement on the Death of Senator Everett McKinley Dirksen of Illinois. September 7, 1969

354. Remarks at the Dedication of the Amistad Dam on the Rio Grande. September 8, 1969

355. Toasts of the President and President Diaz Ordaz at a Luncheon in Mexico. September 8, 1969

356. Remarks on Departure From Mexico. September 8, 1969

357. Remarks on Departure From Texas. September 8, 1969

358. Remarks Following Aerial Inspection of Damage Caused by Hurricane Camille in Mississippi. September 8, 1969

359. Eulogy at Memorial Services for Senator Dirksen of Illinois. September 9, 1969

360. Memorandum on the Combined Federal Campaign for the National Capital Area. September 11, 1969

361. Statement on United States Troops in Vietnam. September 16, 1969

362. Toasts of the President and Prime Minister Keith J. Holyoake of New Zealand. September 16, 1969

363. Statement Announcing the Membership of the Advisory Council for Minority Enterprise. September 17, 1969

364. Remarks on Signing the Older Americans Act Amendments of 1969. September 17, 1969

365. Address Before the 24th Session of the General Assembly of the United Nations. September 18, 1969

366. Remarks Concerning Changes in Draft Calls and Pending Draft Legislation. September 19, 1969

367. Remarks to Members of the Association of Student Governments. September 20, 1969

368. Statement on the Construction Industry Collective Bargaining Commission. September 22, 1969

369. Remarks Announcing Decision To Continue Development of the Supersonic Transport. September 23, 1969

370. Statement on the Subway System for the District of Columbia. September 24, 1969

371. Remarks of Welcome to Prime Minister Golda Meir of Israel at the White House. September 25, 1969

372. Special Message to the Congress on Social Security. September 25, 1969

373. Toasts of the President and Prime Minister Golda Meir of Israel. September 25, 1969

374. The President's News Conference of September 26, 1969

375. Remarks to Delegates to the 15th Biennial Convention of the National Federation of Republican Women. September 26, 1969

376. Remarks on the Departure of Prime Minister Golda Meir of Israel. September 26, 1969

377. Statement on Congressional Action on Electoral Reform. September 30, 1969

378. Remarks on Presenting the Presidential Unit Citation to the First Marines (Reinforced). September 30, 1969

379. Statement Issuing a Call for a White House Conference on Aging. October 6, 1969

380. Message to the Senate Transmitting the Consular Convention Between the United States and Belgium. October 8, 1969

381. Remarks to Members of the American Revolution Bicentennial Commission. October 8, 1969

382. *Remarks With Participants in the Bipartisan Congressional Leadership Meeting on Crime in the District of Columbia. October 9, 1969

383. Remarks on Presenting the Medal of Honor to Four Members of the United States Army. October 9, 1969

384. Statement About National Newspaperboy Day, 1969. October 10, 1969

385. Statement Announcing the Appointment of Lieutenant General Lewis B. Hershey as Advisor to the President on Manpower Mobilization.
October 10, 1969

386. Special Message to the Congress on Legislative Reform. October 13, 1969

387. Remarks to Members of the Advisory Council for Minority Enterprise. October 13, 1969

388. Letter to University Student Randy J. Dicks on the "Vietnam Moratorium." October 13, 1969

389. Message to the Senate Transmitting the Estate Tax Convention Between the United States and the Netherlands. October 13, 1969

390. Remarks at a Ceremony Commemorating the Establishment of the People-to-People Program. October 14, 1969

391. Letter to House Minority Leader Gerald R. Ford on a Proposed Federal Pay Raise. October 14, 1969

392. Statement About Cleaner Air Week. October 14, 1969

393. Message to the Senate Transmitting an Agreement Between the United States and Canada on Flood Control Payments. October 14, 1969

394. Statement Announcing the Nomination of Dr. Arthur F. Burns as a Member of the Board of Governors, Federal Reserve System.
October 17, 1969

395. Address to the Nation on the Rising Cost of Living. October 17, 1969

396. Letter to Business and Labor Leaders on the Rising Cost of Living. October 18, 1969

397. *Remarks at an Informal Meeting With Members of the White House Press Corps on Judge Haynsworth's Nomination to the Supreme
Court. October 20, 1969

398. Remarks of Welcome at the White House to the Shah of Iran. October 21, 1969

399. Letter of Congratulations to Willy Brandt on His Election as Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany. October 21, 1969

400. Letter to Senator Ralph Yarborough on Proposed Increases in Veterans Educational Benefits. October 21, 1969

401. Toasts of the President and the Shah of Iran. October 21, 1969

402. Remarks at the Presidential Prayer Breakfast. October 22, 1969

403. Statement About National Bible Week. October 22, 1969

404. *Remarks at a Bipartisan Leadership Meeting on Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs. October 23, 1969

405. Remarks on the Departure of the Shah of Iran. October 23, 1969

406. Special Message to the Congress on a New Program for the United States Merchant Marine. October 23, 1969

407. Statement on a Safety Policy for the Federal Government. October 24, 1969

408. Statement Announcing the White House Conference on Children and Youth. October 26, 1969

409. Letter to the Governors of the States and Territories and the Mayor of the District of Columbia on the White House Conference on
Children and Youth. October 26, 1969

410. Message to the Congress Transmitting the National Science Foundation Report on Weather Modification. October 27, 1969

411. Letter to Congressional Leaders on Appropriations for Fiscal Year 1970. October 28, 1969

412. Message to the Congress Transmitting Reports on Incentive Awards to Military Personnel. October 28, 1969

413. Statement on the Virginia Gubernatorial Campaign. October 28, 1969

414. Remarks at Roanoke, Virginia. October 28, 1969

415. Remarks at Salem, Virginia. October 28, 1969

416. Statement on the New Jersey Gubernatorial Campaign. October 29, 1969

417. Remarks on Arrival at Morristown, New Jersey. October 29, 1969

418. Remarks at Morristown, New Jersey. October 29, 1969

419. Remarks at Hackensack, New Jersey. October 29, 1969

420. Remarks to Participants in the Heritage Groups Nationalities Conference of the Republican National Committee. October 30, 1969

421. Special Message to the Congress on Consumer Protection. October 30, 1969

422. Statement About the Supreme Court Decision on Timing of School Desegregation. October 30, 1969

423. Statement About the Decision of the Democratic Leadership To Defer Consideration of Draft Reform. October 30, 1969

424. Remarks at the Annual Meeting of the Inter American Press Association. October 31, 1969

425. Address to the Nation on the War in Vietnam. November 3, 1969

426. Letters of the President and President Ho Chi Minh of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam. November 3, 1969

427. Statement About the National Program for Voluntary Action. November 4, 1969

428. Remarks During a Television Interview Prior to a Congressional Breakfast. November 5, 1969

429. Remarks With the Governors-Elect of New Jersey and Virginia. November 5, 1969

430. Remarks Welcoming the Apollo 11 Astronauts Following Their Goodwill Tour. November 5, 1969

431. Statement Announcing Establishment of the Council for Rural Affairs. November 6, 1969

432. Letter to Congressional Leaders Recommending Additional Air Traffic Controller Positions. November 7, 1969

433. Statement Announcing Inauguration of the "Very Important Patients" Program. November 8, 1969

434. Statement on Governor Rockefeller's Report on Latin America. November 10, 1969

435. Remarks at Governor Rockefeller's News Briefing on His Report on Latin America. November 10, 1969

436. Thanksgiving Day Message to the Armed Forces. November 10, 1969

437. Statement Outlining a 13-Point Program for Reform of the Federal Corrections System. November 13, 1969

438. Memorandum to Attorney General Mitchell on Reform of the Federal Corrections System. November 13, 1969

439. Executive Order 11494, Establishing the Presidential Citizens Medal. November 13, 1969

440. Remarks in the Chamber of the United States House of Representatives. November 13, 1969

441. *Remarks in the Chamber of the United States Senate. November 13, 1969

442. Remarks to NASA Personnel at the Kennedy Space Center. November 14, 1969

443. Memorandum on Expenditures by Government Departments and Agencies. November 14, 1969

444. Message to Ambassador Gerard C. Smith at the Opening of the Strategic Arms Limitation Talks in Helsinki. November 17, 1969

445. Special Message to the Congress on United States Trade Policy. November 18, 1969

446. Statement on the Death of Joseph P. Kennedy. November 18, 1969

447. Remarks of Welcome at the White House to Prime Minister Eisaku Sato of Japan. November 19, 1969

448. Statement on Signing the National Science Foundation Authorization Act, 1970. November 19, 1969

449. Toasts of the President and Prime Minister Sato of Japan. November 19, 1969

430. Letter to Ambassador Henry Cabot Lodge Accepting His Resignation as Head of the U.S. Delegation to the Paris Meetings on Vietnam.
November 20, 1969

451. Letter to Lawrence E. Walsh Accepting His Resignation as Deputy Head of the U.S. Delegation to the Paris Meetings on Vietnam.
November 21, 1969

452. Remarks on the Departure of Prime Minister Sato of Japan From the White House. November 21, 1969

453. Joint Statement Following Discussions With Prime Minister Sato of Japan. November 21, 1969

454. Statement Following the Senate Vote on the Nomination of Judge Clement F. Haynsworth, Jr., as Associate Justice of the Supreme Court.
November 21, 1969

455. Remarks at the "Briefing for Businessmen" Meeting. November 21, 1969

456. Remarks on Presenting the Medal of Honor to Three Members of the United States Army. November 24, 1969

457. Remarks on Signing the Instrument of Ratification of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons. November 24, 1969

458. Statement on Signing the Instrument of Ratification of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons. November 24, 1969

459. Statement on the Successful Completion of the Apollo 12 Mission. November 24, 1969

460. Telephone Conversation With the Crew of Apollo 12 Following Splashdown and Recovery. November 24, 1969

461. Statement on Chemical and Biological Defense Policies and Programs. November 25, 1969

462. Remarks Announcing Decisions on Chemical and Biological Defense Policies and Programs. November 25, 1969

463. Remarks on Signing the Draft Reform Bill. November 26, 1969

464. Remarks at a Thanksgiving Dinner for Senior Citizens at the White House. November 27, 1969

465. Statement on the Occasion of the 100 Millionth Smallpox Vaccination Under the AID Program in Africa. November 30, 1969

466. Remarks at a Dinner for the Board of Directors of the Boys' Clubs of America. December 1, 1969

467. Remarks at the White House Conference on Food, Nutrition, and Health. December 2, 1969

468. Letter to Senate Leaders Mike Mansfield and Hugh Scott on the Tax Reform Bill. December 2, 1969

469. Statement on Signing Bills for the Preservation of Presidential Birthplaces and Homes. December 2, 1969

470. Remarks at the Opening Session of the Governors' Conference at the Department of State. December 3, 1969

471. Toasts of the President and Governor John A. Love of Colorado at a Dinner Honoring Governors Attending the Governors' Conference.
December 3, 1969

472. Remarks on the Decision of Judge Clement F. Haynsworth, Jr., To Continue as Chief Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the
4th Circuit. December 4, 1969

473. Statement Announcing the Appointment of Stephen Hess as National Chairman of the White House Conference on Children and Youth.
December 5, 1969

474. Memorandum Requesting Support for the Minority Business Enterprise Program. December 5, 1969

475. Statement on Signing the Wildlife Bill. December 5, 1969

476. Remarks on Arrival at Fort Smith, Arkansas, To Attend the Arkansas-Texas Football Game. December 6, 1969

477. Remarks During a Television Interview in Fayetteville,Arkansas. December 6, 1969

478. Remarks With Texas Coach Darrell Royal. December 6, 1969

479. Remarks With Arkansas Coach Frank Broyles. December 6, 1969

480. Remarks at the 50th Anniversary Meeting of the American Farm Bureau Federation. December 8, 1969

481. The President's News Conference of December 8, 1969

482. Remarks at the National Football Foundation and Hall of Fame Dinner in New York City. December 9, 1969

483. Special Message to the Congress About Funding and Authorization of the National Foundation on the Arts and the Humanities.
December 10, 1969

484. Remarks Following a Meeting With Wives and Mothers of Prisoners of War and Servicemen Missing in Action in Vietnam.
December 12, 1969

485. Remarks at a White House Dinner and Dress Rehearsal of the Bob Hope Christmas Show for Overseas Troops. December 14, 1969

486. Address to the Nation on Progress Toward Peace in Vietnam. December 15, 1969

487. Remarks Following a Meeting With Representative Rogers C. B. Morton, Chairman, Republican National Committee. December 16, 1969

488. Remarks on Signing a Proclamation Honoring Reserve Components of the Armed Forces. December 16, 1969

489. Message to the Congress Transmitting Annual Report on the Trade Agreements Program for 1968. December 16, 1969

490. Remarks at the Lighting of the Nation's Christmas Tree. December 16, 1969

491. Letter to the House and Senate Leadership on Federal Spending and Revenues. December 17, 1969

492. Letter to the House and Senate Leadership on HEW-Labor-OEO Appropriations. December 19, 1969

493. Message to the Senate Transmitting Convention on the Privileges and Immunities of the United Nations. December 19, 1969

494. Statement Urging Senate and House Conferees To Permit Continued Implementation of the Philadelphia Plan. December 19, 1969

495. Statement on a House of Representatives Amendment to the Philadelphia Plan. December 22, 1969

496. Statement Urging the Establishment of the Position of Under Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs. December 22, 1969

497. Statement About Congressional Action on the Philadelphia Plan. December 23, 1969

498. Statement on Signing a Bill Affecting Interest, Credit, and Lending. December 24, 1969

499. Remarks at a News Briefing on Vice President Agnew's Forthcoming Trip to Asia. December 24, 1969

500. Statement on Signing the Departments of State, Justice, and Commerce, the Judiciary, and Related Agencies Appropriation Act, 1970.
December 29, 1969

501. Statement on Signing the Tax Reform Act of 1969. December 30, 1969

502. Statement on Signing the Federal Coal Mine Health and Safety Act of 1969. December 30, 1969

503. Remarks on Arrival at El Toro Marine Corps Air Station, California. December 30, 1969

504. Statement on Signing the Foreign Assistance Act of 1969. December 31, 1969

505. Statement on Signing the Bill Establishing the Cabinet Committee on Opportunities for Spanish-Speaking People. December 31, 1969