# Richard Nixon Presidential Daily Diary/1969/March/5

The White HousePresident Richard Nixon's Daily Diary (See Travel Record for Travel Activity) :
| Place Day Began | Place Day Began | Place Day Began | Place Day Began | Place Day Began | Date (Mo. Day. Yr.) March 5, 1969 |
| THE WHITE HOUSE - WASHINGTON, D. C. | THE WHITE HOUSE - WASHINGTON, D. C. | THE WHITE HOUSE - WASHINGTON, D. C. | THE WHITE HOUSE - WASHINGTON, D. C. | THE WHITE HOUSE - WASHINGTON, D. C. | TIMEDAY 7:30 a.m.Wednesday |
| Time | Time | Phone P=Placed R=Received | Phone P=Placed R=Received | Activity | |
| In | Out | Lo | LD | Activity | |
| 7:30 | | | | The President had breakfast with: Spiro T. Agnew, Vice President Melvin R. Laird, Sec. of Defense Earle G. Wheeler, Chairman of JCS Henry A. Kissinger, Asst. for NSA | The President had breakfast with: Spiro T. Agnew, Vice President Melvin R. Laird, Sec. of Defense Earle G. Wheeler, Chairman of JCS Henry A. Kissinger, Asst. for NSA |
| 8:32 | | | | The President went to the West Wing accompanied by his breakfast guests. | The President went to the West Wing accompanied by his breakfast guests. |
| 8:33 | | | | The President went to his office accompanied by Henry A. Kissinger, Asst. for NSA. | The President went to his office accompanied by Henry A. Kissinger, Asst. for NSA. |
| | | | | The President attended the meeting of the National Security Council in the Cabinet Room. For a list of those present see, APPENDIX "A". The President returned to his office accompanied by the Vice President Spiro T. Agnew. | The President attended the meeting of the National Security Council in the Cabinet Room. For a list of those present see, APPENDIX "A". The President returned to his office accompanied by the Vice President Spiro T. Agnew. |
| 10:38 | 10:48 | | | The President accompanied by the Vice President Spiro T. Agnew went to the Fish Room for the presentation of the Goddard Memorial Trophy to the Apollo 8 Astronauts. For a list of those present, see APPENDIX "B". | The President accompanied by the Vice President Spiro T. Agnew went to the Fish Room for the presentation of the Goddard Memorial Trophy to the Apollo 8 Astronauts. For a list of those present, see APPENDIX "B". |
| 10:48 | | | | The President returned to his office. | The President returned to his office. |
| 11:10 | 11:16 | | | The President met with Robert J. Brown, Spec. Asst. | The President met with Robert J. Brown, Spec. Asst. |
| 11:16 | 11:45 | | | The President accompanied by Maurice H. Stans, Sec. of Commerce and Robert J. Brown, Spec. Asst., went to the Cabinet Room to announce the creation of the Office of Minority Business Enterprise and to sign the Executive Order "Prescribing Arrangements for developing and Coordinating a National Program for Minority Business Enterprise." For a list of the other attendees, see APPENDIX "C". | The President accompanied by Maurice H. Stans, Sec. of Commerce and Robert J. Brown, Spec. Asst., went to the Cabinet Room to announce the creation of the Office of Minority Business Enterprise and to sign the Executive Order "Prescribing Arrangements for developing and Coordinating a National Program for Minority Business Enterprise." For a list of the other attendees, see APPENDIX "C". |
| 11:26 | | | R | The President received a long distance call from F. Donald Nixon in Newport Beach, California. This was the President's brother. Rose Mary Woods, Personal Sec. took the call. | The President received a long distance call from F. Donald Nixon in Newport Beach, California. This was the President's brother. Rose Mary Woods, Personal Sec. took the call. |
The White HousePresident Richard Nixon's Daily Diary (See Travel Record for Travel Activity) :
| Place Day Began | Place Day Began | Place Day Began | Place Day Began | Place Day Began | Date (Mo. Day. Yr.) March 5, 1969 |
| THE WHITE HOUSE - WASHINGTON, D. C. | THE WHITE HOUSE - WASHINGTON, D. C. | THE WHITE HOUSE - WASHINGTON, D. C. | THE WHITE HOUSE - WASHINGTON, D. C. | THE WHITE HOUSE - WASHINGTON, D. C. | TIMEDAY 11:45 a.m.Wednesday |
| Time | Time | Phone P=Placed R=Received | Phone P=Placed R=Received | Activity | |
| In | Out | Lo | LD | Activity | |
| 11:45 | 11:48 | | | The President went to the office of Dwight L. Chapin, Spec. Asst. and met with: D. Patrick Moynihan, Asst. for Urban Affairs L. Storey Zartman, Spec. Asst. Bruce Rabb, Staff Asst. | The President went to the office of Dwight L. Chapin, Spec. Asst. and met with: D. Patrick Moynihan, Asst. for Urban Affairs L. Storey Zartman, Spec. Asst. Bruce Rabb, Staff Asst. |
| 11:52 12:13 12:13 12:13 | 12:30 12:30 12:30 12:30 | | | The President met with: Henry A. Kissinger, Asst. for NSA Emile-Derlin Zinsou, Pres. of the Rep. of Dahomey Emil Mosbacher, Chief of Protocol Alex Toumayan, Interpreter | The President met with: Henry A. Kissinger, Asst. for NSA Emile-Derlin Zinsou, Pres. of the Rep. of Dahomey Emil Mosbacher, Chief of Protocol Alex Toumayan, Interpreter |
| 12:33 | | | | The President went to the Residence. | The President went to the Residence. |
| 12:35 | 12:38 | P | | The President talked with H. R. Haldeman, Asst. to the President. | The President talked with H. R. Haldeman, Asst. to the President. |
| 12:38 | | P | | The President telephoned Rose Mary Woods, Personal Sec. to the President. The call was not completed. | The President telephoned Rose Mary Woods, Personal Sec. to the President. The call was not completed. |
| 1:22 | 1:24 | | P | The President talked long distance with Julia Eisenhower in Massachusetts. | The President talked long distance with Julia Eisenhower in Massachusetts. |
| 1:37 | 1:45 | | P | The President talked by direct line with C. G. Rebozo in Key Biscayne, Florida. | The President talked by direct line with C. G. Rebozo in Key Biscayne, Florida. |
| 1:55 | | | | The President returned to his office. | The President returned to his office. |
| 2:03 | 2:45 | | | The President met with his Personal Sec., Rose Mary Woods. | The President met with his Personal Sec., Rose Mary Woods. |
| 2:13 | 2:16 | P | | The President talked with the First Lady. | The President talked with the First Lady. |
| 3:05 | 3:45 | | | The President went to the Cabinet Room to meet with: George D. Aiken, Sen. from Vt. Edward W. Brooke, Sen. from Mass. Norris Cotton, Sen. from N. H. Winston L. Prouty, Sen. from Vt. Margaret C. Smith, Sen. from Me. | The President went to the Cabinet Room to meet with: George D. Aiken, Sen. from Vt. Edward W. Brooke, Sen. from Mass. Norris Cotton, Sen. from N. H. Winston L. Prouty, Sen. from Vt. Margaret C. Smith, Sen. from Me. |
| 3:43 | | | | The President returned to his office. | The President returned to his office. |
| 4:32 | | P | | The President telephoned Henry A. Kissinger, Asst. for NSA | The President telephoned Henry A. Kissinger, Asst. for NSA |
The White HousePresident Richard Nixon's Daily Diary (See Travel Record for Travel Activity) :
| Place Day Began | Place Day Began | Place Day Began | Place Day Began | Place Day Began | Date (Mo. Day. Yr.) March 5, 1969 |
| THE WHITE HOUSE - WASHINGTON, D. C. | THE WHITE HOUSE - WASHINGTON, D. C. | THE WHITE HOUSE - WASHINGTON, D. C. | THE WHITE HOUSE - WASHINGTON, D. C. | THE WHITE HOUSE - WASHINGTON, D. C. | TIMEDAY 4:40 p.m.Wednesday |
| Time | Time | Phone P=Placed R=Received | Phone P=Placed R=Received | Activity | |
| In | Out | Lo | LD | Activity | |
| 4:40 | 5:22 | | | The President met with: Rogers C. B . Morton, Congo from Md. John D. Ehrlichman, Counsel Bryce N. Harlow, Asst. to the Pres. H. R. Haldeman, Asst. to the Pres. John P. Sears, | The President met with: Rogers C. B . Morton, Congo from Md. John D. Ehrlichman, Counsel Bryce N. Harlow, Asst. to the Pres. H. R. Haldeman, Asst. to the Pres. John P. Sears, |
| 5:35 | 6:08 | | | The President toured the first floor of the Executive Office Building and then returned briefly to his office before going to the Residence. | The President toured the first floor of the Executive Office Building and then returned briefly to his office before going to the Residence. |
| 7:09 | 7:10 | P | | The President talked with H. R . Haldeman, Asst. to the Pres. | The President talked with H. R . Haldeman, Asst. to the Pres. |
| 7 :40 | | | | The President had dinner with: The First Lady Patricia Nixon Helen Drown | The President had dinner with: The First Lady Patricia Nixon Helen Drown |
| 11:10 | | | | The President retired. | The President retired. |
APPENDIX "A"
NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL
March 5, 1969
Spiro T. Agnew, Vice President
William P. Rogers, Sec. of State
Melvin R. Laird, Sec. of Defense
David M. Kennedy, Sec. of Treasury
Richard Helms. Dir. of CIA
Elliot L. Richardson, Under Sec. of State
David Packard, Dep. Sec. of Defense
Henry A. Kissinger, Asst. for NSA
Gerard C. Smith, Dir. of ACDA
Laurence Lynn, Staff Member, NSC
Lee A. DuBridge , Science Advisor
Robert P. Mayo, Dir. , Bureau of the Budget
Earle G. Wheeler, Gen., Chairman of JCS
Alexander M. Haig, Col. , Staff Member of NSC
APPENDIX "B"
Dwight Chapin Copy
PRESENTATION OF THE ROBERT H. GODDARD MEMORIAL TROPHY
THE WHITE HOUSE
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5, 1969
PRESIDENT'S SCENARIO:
At 10:30 a. m . you and the Vice President will be escorted from your office to the Fish Room where you will be met by James M. Murray, President of the National Space Club.
Mr. Murray will first introduce you to those standing with him for presentation. Captain James Lovell, U.S.N. Dr. Robert Seamans, Secretary of the Air Force and 1967 Goddard Trophy Winner. Mrs. Robert H. Goddard He will then introduce you to the invited guests who will be situated in the semi-circle behind you. Dr. Lee A. DuBribge . Dr. Thomas O. Paine, Acting Administrator NASA Honorable Clinton P. Anderson, Chairman Senate Aeronautical and Space Science Committee (did not attend) Honorable Margaret Chase Smith, ranking minority member of the Committee (did not attend) Honorable George P. Miller, Chairn1an Science and Astronautics Committee
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SCENARIO FOR GODDARD MEMORIAL. TROPHY PRESENTATION CON'T:
INVITED GUESTS CONTINUED: Mr. William Hines, Vice President National Space Club Mr. Joseph Ryan, Vice President National Space Club
At the conclusion of the introduction Mr. Murray will ask you to present the Robert H. Goddard Memorial Trophy to Captain James Lovell, U. S. N. who will receive it on behalf of the three Apollo 8 Astronauts. (Col. Frank Borman, U. S. A. F., and Lt. Col. William A. Anders, U. S. A. F., were precluded from. attending by their duties in connection with the Apollo 9 mission).
The Goddard Trophy will be located on a small table directly in front of the single stand-up microphone which will be provided for your remarks.
SCENARIO FOR GODDARD MEMORIAL TROPHY PRESENTATION CON'T:
In presenting the trophy it is- suggested that you read the following citation:
In an epic journey man for the first time in December 1968 soared out of the earth gravitational field, flew unerringly into a close orbit ,of the moon, then back to a precise and safe landing. This historic voyage performed at times before the largest television audience in history, and open for coverage by the world's press reflects the utmost credit on the United States Space Program, Congress, NASA, and thousands of companies and employees in industry representing all these, the courageous, competent crew of Apollo 8.
Following the presentation of the Goddard Trophy you will ask Dr. Thomas O. Paine to step forward and make the announcement of his selection as Administrator of NASA. (Mrs. Paine will be present, but­ seated).
It is estimated that the presentation and announcement will take approximately 15 minutes. You will be escorted back to your office.
NOTE:
APPENDIX"C"
Dwight Chapin-Copy
SIGNING OF EXECUTIVE ORDER
PRESCRIBING ARRANGEMENTS FOR DEVELOPING
AND
COORDINATING A NATIONAL PROGRAM ..
FOR
MINORITY BUSINESS ENTERPRISE
THE WHITE HOUSE
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5, 1969
PRESIDENT'S SCENARIO:
At 11:15 a. m. you and Secretary Stans will be escorted from. your office to your chair in the Cabinet Room.. When you are seated, Secretary. Stans will take a standing position to your right. Standing behind you will be an estimated additional 40 attendees including Secretaries Volpe, Hardin, and Romney.
In view of the large number involved in the ceremony it is recommended that you sign the Executive Order with your own pen and that none be distributed.
It is expected that your participation will last approximately 5 minutes at the conclusion of which you will be escorted back to your office.
NOTE: There will be limited photo coverage of the event. No formal remarks are required.
Secretary Stans will meet with the Press in the Fish Room following your departure. ​{{center|{{u|AGENDA FOR THE MEETING CONCERNING ADMINISTRATION PROGRAM ON MINORITY BUSINESS ENTERPRISE
DATE: March 5, 1969 TIME: 11 :15 a.m PLACE: Cabinet Room PRESENT: The President Invitees Approximately 40 individuals of Black, Mexican-Anlerican, Puerto Rican or Indian backgrounds involved in various aspects. of minority business enterprise, whose names are listed on the Appendix attached to this Agenda Commerce Secretary Maurice H. Stans Walter Hamilton, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Domestic Business Policy Housing and Urban Development Secretary George VT. Romney Samuel J. Simmons, Assistant Secretary for Equal Opportunity Agriculture Secretary Clifford M. Hardin Alfred L. Edwards, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Rural Development and Conservation Transportation Secretary John A. Volpe Labor Secretary George P. Shultz (Secretary Shultz is on call to testify before a Congressional committee and might not be able to attend)
(Health, Education and Welfare Secretary Finch will be testifying before a Congressional committee and will-be unable to attend) ­ Smail Business Administration Hillary Sandoval, Administrator
* Remarks by the President
* Signing by the President of the Executive Order Prescribing Arrangements for Developing and Coordinating a National Program for Minority Business Enterprise. ​3. Rermarks by Secretary Stans concerning proposed program for minority bussiness enterprise. (President remains until completion of Secretary Stans' remarks, at which time the President excuses himself. The President may, at his option, address additional remarks to meeting prior to his exit.)
4. Remarks by other Cabinet and Agency heads outlining involvement in area of minority business enterprise.
A. Hilary Sandoval, Administrator, Small Business Administration
B. Secretary Georoge P. Shultz, Department of Labor
C. Secretary Clifford M. Hardin, Department of Agriculture
D. Secretary John A. Volpe, Department of Transportation
E. Secretary George VI. Romney, Housing and Urban Development (Secretary Romney will also speak on the subject of the relationship between the Administration's programs on minority business enterprise and voluntary action)
5. Concluding remarks by Secretary Stans. ​Nell:
No Attempt was mad to confirm the attendance of these invitees.
Terry ​Meeting with the President -- March 5, 1969 -- 11:15 a.m.
Mr. T. M. Alexander Courts & Company 11 Marietta Street, N.W. Atlanta, Georgia 30303
Mr. Richard Allen Economic Resources Corporation. 4050 Buckingham, Suite 20813 Los Angeles, California
Mrs, Margret L. Belcher National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women's Clubs, Inc.
2861 Urban Avenue Columbus, Georgia 31907
Mr. John Belindo Executive Director National Congress on Indian Opportunities 726 Jackson Place, N. W • Washington, D. C
Mr. Danvin Bolden Executive Director Interracial Council for 110 East 23rd Street New York, New York
Honorable Edward W. Brooke United States Senate Washington, D. C .
Business Opporturnities Mr. Berkeley Burrell President National Business League 4324 Georgia Avenue, N. W. Washington, D. C. ​Sammie Chess , Jr., Esquire President Friendly-Leader-Manufacturing Company 622 East Washington Drive High Point, North Carolina.
Mr. John Clay
Business Development Corporation
Mall Building
Fourth at Chestnut
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Mr. Clifford Coles
Director of Urban Affairs
American Management Association
135 West 50th Street
New York, New York
Mr. Wardell Croft
President
National Insurance Association
Wright Mutual Insurance Company
2995 East Grand Boulevard
Detroit, Michigan 48282
Mr. John Davis
Conmmerce, Labor, Industry Corp. of Kings
16 Court Street
Brooklyn, New York
Reverend Walter Fauntroy
MICCO, Inc.
812 "S" Street, N. W .
Washington, D. C.
Mr. Charles B. Fisher
1221 Massachusetts Avenue, N. W.
Washington, D. C.
Mr. Joe Gomez United Steel Workers 1014 Fox Building
Mr. William. Hamilton President National. Assosiation of Real Estate Brokers, Inc. 1265 East 105th Street  Cleveland, Ohio 44-103   Mrs. Dorothy Height
National President
National Council of Negro Women Suite 832
1346 Connecticut Avenue, N. W. Washington, D. C. 20036
Judge Alfred J. Hernandez
515 Kness Building
Houston, Texas
Mr. Norman Hodges
President
Green Power Foundation
1150 South San Pedro
Los Angeles, California 90015
Dr. Edward Irons Executive Director National Bankers Association 4310 Georgia Avenue, N. W. Washington, D. C.   Mr. John H. Johnson
President
Johnson Publications
1820 South Michigan
Chicago Illinois 61616
Mr. Napoleoa Johnson
National Urban League 55 East 52nd Street
New York. New York 10022
Mr. Joe Kirven
President
ABCO Building Maintenance Compay
2828 Forest Avenue
Dallasm Texas
Honorable Manuel Lujan House of Representatives
Washington. D . C.
Mr. Luis Nunez
Executive Director
ASPIRA. Inc.
296 Fifth Avenue
New York, New York
Mrs. Myrtle Ollison
National Association of Colored Women's Clubs. Inc.
5101 North Everest
Olkahoma City, Oklahoma
Mr. Hobson R. Reynolds
The Philedelphia Apartments
2401 Parkway Philade1phia. Pennsylvania
Mr. E1iu Romero
Raton Road
Taos. New Mexico
Mr. George E. Sandoval
3928 North Camino Sinuoso
Tucson. Arizona
Dr. John Torres Bronx Terminal Market Stores 73 and 74 153rd and Exterior Street Bronx, New York 10451
Mr. Clarence Towns, Sr.
2403 Lamb Avenue Richmond, Virginia
Honorabble Walter Washington
Mayor of Washington, D. C.
City Hall Washington, D. C.
Mr John Wheeler
President
Mechanic and Farmers Bank
116 West Parrish  Durham, North Caroline. 27701   Mr. Charles Wiliam National Business League Washington, D. C.   Mr. John Wooten
Executive Director
Black Economic Industrial Union
10542 Euclid
Cleveland, Ohio
Dr. Harding Yeung
Dean, School of Business Administration
Atlanta University
Atlanta, Georgia