Richard M. Nixon
Richard M. Nixon served as the 37th President of the United States from January 1969 until his resignation in August 1974. In February 1971, he ordered the installation of a secret voice-activated taping system in the White House to preserve a historical record of his administration. Until the system's existence was revealed and dismantled in July 1973, the tapes captured Nixon directing major foreign policy initiatives, such as the opening to China, as well as his central role in the Watergate cover-up.
What Nixon talks about on the tapes
White House operations 4,654Presidential scheduling 4,037Presidential communication 2,299Public relations 1,746Vietnam War 1,719Logistics 1,631Manolo Sanchez 1,592White House communications 1,427White House administration 1,358Henry Kissinger 1,313Foreign Policy 1,160Camp David 1,101
Conversations (21,010)
— Page 120 of 211President Nixon met with John Ehrlichman to discuss political strategy for the upcoming campaign and address pressing domestic policy challenges. They focused on framing the administration’s opposition to the pending water quality bill by linking it to excessive tax burdens and negative impacts on jobs, contrasting this with a critical portrayal of George McGovern’s spending policies. Additionally, they reviewed economic issues, including rising food prices and potential strategies for stabilization, alongside administrative scheduling and campaign staffing adjustments involving the roles of H.R. Haldeman and David Parker.
On August 7, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Manolo Sanchez met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 1:22 pm and 3:01 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 362-010 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull to coordinate upcoming appointments and manage his daily schedule. The discussion centered on logistics for meetings with Charles W. Colson, Otto E. Passman, and a Virginia Democratic delegation, including the coordination of requested photographs. The primary outcome was the administrative preparation for these scheduled engagements.
On August 7, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Manolo Sanchez met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 1:22 pm and 3:01 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 362-012 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Alexander Butterfield met to curate the attendee list for an upcoming dinner at Camp David, emphasizing a desire to keep the group small and focused by excluding staff who had already heard recent presentations. The President expressed a preference for maintaining exclusive, hard-working meetings rather than large social gatherings that might dilute the impact of discussions. They also reviewed logistics for a forthcoming meeting with Virginia legislators, including plans for individual photographs, a White House tour, and the selection of appropriate, cost-effective gifts for the guests.
President Nixon met with a delegation of Virginia Democratic leaders to discuss the political landscape ahead of the 1972 election and foster ideological alignment. The conversation focused on the President's opposition to George McGovern’s defense and welfare proposals, the importance of appointing strict constructionist judges to the Supreme Court, and the necessity of prioritizing political philosophy over party labels. Toward the end of the meeting, the attendees encouraged the President to accept an invitation to speak at Woodrow Wilson’s birthplace, arguing that such a forum would provide a strategic opportunity to frame his foreign policy in contrast to his opponent's isolationism.
On August 7, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 3:45 pm and 3:46 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 763-020 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with Representative Otto E. Passman and legislative liaison William E. Timmons in the Oval Office primarily to exchange formal gifts, including personalized watches and cufflinks. Following a brief photo session, the discussion shifted to legislative strategy regarding a bill sponsored by Passman that was currently facing opposition in Congress. Passman outlined his intentions to secure the legislation through an authorization bill or a special rule, while Nixon deferred the tactical handling of these proceedings to Timmons.
President Nixon met with Peter M. Flanigan to discuss managing international economic policy, specifically navigating sensitive trade relations with the European Economic Community, Japan, and the Soviet Union while avoiding premature public confrontations. Nixon emphasized the importance of maintaining a non-partisan, issue-focused role for his economic advisors to bolster his administration's position ahead of the 1972 election and requested that public communications be handled with extreme confidentiality. Additionally, they reviewed organizational changes at the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and discussed the political reliability and background of diplomat Robert O. Blake.
On August 7, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 4:12 pm and 4:13 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 763-024 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with Alexander P. Butterfield to streamline the attendee lists for an upcoming official meeting and dinner. The President expressed a desire to reduce the number of participants, specifically aiming to separate his policy advisors from purely political activities and to ensure staff focused on substantive work rather than social obligations. They reviewed various senior staff members—including Henry Kissinger, John Ehrlichman, and Peter Flanigan—to determine who was essential for briefings versus those whose presence was unnecessary.
On August 7, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Henry A. Kissinger met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 4:25 pm and 4:33 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 763-026 of the White House Tapes.
On August 7, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and John D. Ehrlichman met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 4:33 pm and 4:34 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 763-027 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with John Ehrlichman and Henry Kissinger to refine the guest list and agenda for an upcoming Cabinet dinner, emphasizing the need to limit attendance to substantive advisors while managing political optics. Following these domestic discussions, the President and Kissinger reviewed ongoing foreign policy challenges, specifically exploring options for Vietnam peace negotiations and strategies to handle potential trade agreements with Japan. Nixon expressed a desire for a firm, principled approach to the Vietnam conflict, explicitly rejecting weak concessions and directing staff to maintain strict confidentiality regarding the sensitive status of these negotiations.
President Nixon, Henry Kissinger, and Arthur Burns coordinated the scheduling of a meeting between the President and Soviet Minister of Health Boris V. Petrovsky. The discussion focused on aligning the arrival of the Soviet official from Los Angeles with the President's upcoming departure for Camp David. Kissinger ultimately confirmed that a 15-minute window would be secured for the meeting on Wednesday before Petrovsky's scheduled return to the Soviet Union.
On August 7, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 4:34 pm and 5:23 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 029-035 of the White House Tapes.
On August 7, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 5:22 pm and 5:23 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 362-013 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with Charles W. Colson to review materials and discuss John B. Connally’s recent schedule and activities. The conversation touched upon political optics and the momentum of ongoing initiatives. Alexander P. Butterfield briefly joined the meeting toward its conclusion before the participants departed.
President Richard M. Nixon and Alexander P. Butterfield held a brief telephone conversation to coordinate the President's upcoming schedule. The discussion served as a logistical check-in regarding official calendar management. No significant policy decisions were recorded during this short exchange.
President Nixon met with a large group of Republican Congressional leaders to coordinate legislative strategy and discuss the administration's economic record ahead of the upcoming election. The conversation focused on countering Senator George McGovern's economic proposals, with the President and his advisors emphasizing that the administration's policies had fostered recovery, reduced inflation, and increased civilian employment. Key action items included distributing briefing materials to counter Democratic attacks, pushing for a government spending ceiling to avoid future tax increases, and planning strategy for upcoming votes on controversial appropriation bills and foreign aid legislation.
President Nixon met with Hugh Scott, Gerald Ford, and other key staff to coordinate a political strategy for challenging Democratic nominee George McGovern's economic platform. The group focused on framing McGovern's proposed welfare and budget policies as fiscally irresponsible, arguing that they would necessitate massive tax increases and significantly expand welfare rolls. Nixon instructed his team to emphasize the importance of a $250 billion spending ceiling and expressed his commitment to using the presidential veto to combat excess government spending.
On August 8, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 10:25 am and 10:30 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 765-002 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with Senate Minority Leader Hugh Scott and Communications Director Herbert G. Klein to address remarks Scott made during a recent Republican leadership meeting regarding the administration's congressional relations. The discussion focused on the necessity of maintaining unified messaging and the role of Henry Kissinger in ongoing diplomatic and political strategy. The meeting concluded quickly, serving primarily to clarify Scott's previous public comments and ensure alignment within the party leadership.
On August 8, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 10:31 am and 10:33 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 765-004 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met to coordinate upcoming administrative events, specifically a photo opportunity with Miss Teenage America and the swearing-in ceremony for Dixy Lee Ray. Nixon expressed concern over potential political embarrassments regarding the views of the teenage contestants, emphasizing his desire to avoid any public incidents. The President directed that scheduling move forward immediately, rejecting suggestions to delay the swearing-in ceremony for Dixy Lee Ray.
President Nixon hosted a meeting and swearing-in ceremony for Dixy Lee Ray, who was appointed as a commissioner to the Atomic Energy Commission (AEC). The event included the participation of several AEC officials, presidential aides, and members of the press to highlight the administration's commitment to appointing qualified women to high-level government positions. During the session, the President emphasized the importance of developing atomic energy for peaceful purposes and formally concluded the proceedings by distributing presidential gifts to the attendees.
On August 8, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 10:45 am and 10:58 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 765-007 of the White House Tapes.
On August 8, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 10:45 am and 10:58 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 765-008 of the White House Tapes.
On August 8, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 10:45 am and 11:23 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 765-009 of the White House Tapes.
On August 8, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Manolo Sanchez met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 11:20 am and 11:23 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 765-010 of the White House Tapes.
On August 8, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 11:23 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 029-038 of the White House Tapes.
On August 8, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator met in the Oval Office of the White House at 11:23 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 765-011 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with Alexander P. Butterfield and John D. Ehrlichman to restructure the White House scheduling process, specifically aiming to reduce H.R. Haldeman’s involvement in minor administrative tasks and daily logistics. The group discussed preparations for an upcoming meeting at Camp David, which would include a briefing by George W. Romney, and addressed potential veto strategies for pending legislation such as the Office of Economic Opportunity bill and the water quality bill. Additionally, the President emphasized the need for more aggressive political messaging and the development of catchy, effective slogans to counter Democratic tax reform proposals.
On August 8, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 11:36 am and 11:41 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 029-039 of the White House Tapes.
On August 8, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Sam Huff talked on the telephone from 11:41 am to 11:44 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 029-040 of the White House Tapes.
On August 8, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 11:44 am and 12:05 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 029-041 of the White House Tapes.
On August 8, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Tricia Nixon Cox talked on the telephone from 12:05 pm to 12:06 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 029-042 of the White House Tapes.
On August 8, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator met in the Oval Office of the White House at 12:05 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 765-013 of the White House Tapes.
On August 8, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Tricia Nixon Cox met in the Oval Office of the White House from 12:05 pm to 12:06 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 765-014 of the White House Tapes.
On August 8, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Manolo Sanchez met in the Oval Office of the White House at 12:06 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 765-015 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with Representative Clarence E. Miller, his wife, and the Fitzpatrick family, including Miss Teenage America, M. Colleen Fitzpatrick, for a ceremonial visit in the Oval Office. The participants engaged in light conversation, posed for official photographs, and exchanged commemorative gifts featuring the Presidential seal. The President also highlighted his daughter Julie Nixon Eisenhower’s successful crewel work project, which raised funds for the Girl Scouts of America, before concluding the brief meeting with well-wishes for the family.
On August 8, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at 12:13 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 765-017 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Alexander P. Butterfield met to coordinate the logistics and scheduling for several upcoming presidential engagements. The discussion focused primarily on the timing and duration of a meeting with Soviet Minister of Health Boris V. Petrovsky and the structure of an official event at Camp David. The two finalized the meeting schedule, including allotted time for briefings, question-and-answer sessions, and breaks.
On August 8, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 12:16 pm and 12:17 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 765-019 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon hosted professional boxer Floyd Patterson and his family in the Oval Office for a brief courtesy visit, which included a photo session with a White House photographer. The discussion focused on Patterson's upcoming fight, his training regimen, and the broader history of collegiate and professional boxing. Nixon expressed appreciation for Patterson's career and his positive influence as a role model for young people, concluding the meeting by presenting the family with gifts.
On August 8, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 12:24 pm and 12:26 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 029-043 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with Stephen B. Bull and Alexander P. Butterfield to discuss the physical stature of boxer Floyd Patterson following a previous encounter with Sugar Ray Robinson. The group briefly assessed Patterson's size before transitioning into administrative matters, specifically reviewing H.R. Haldeman's upcoming travel schedule to Andrews Air Force Base and Camp David. The brief exchange concluded with the departure of Bull and Butterfield.
On August 8, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Thelma C. ("Pat") (Ryan) Nixon talked on the telephone from 12:26 pm to 12:27 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 029-044 of the White House Tapes.
On August 8, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Thelma C. ("Pat") (Ryan) Nixon met in the Oval Office of the White House from 12:26 pm to 12:27 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 765-022 of the White House Tapes.
On August 8, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 12:27 pm and 12:31 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 765-023 of the White House Tapes.
On August 8, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 12:27 pm and 12:31 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 765-027 of the White House Tapes.
On August 8, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 12:31 pm and 12:37 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 029-045 of the White House Tapes.
On August 8, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and unknown person(s) met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 12:31 pm and 12:37 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 363-001 of the White House Tapes.
On August 8, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 12:31 pm and 12:37 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 363-002 of the White House Tapes.
On August 8, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Charles W. Colson talked on the telephone from 12:37 pm to 12:38 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 029-046 of the White House Tapes.
On August 8, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Charles W. Colson met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building from 12:37 pm to 12:38 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 363-003 of the White House Tapes.
On August 8, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 12:38 pm and 12:39 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 029-047 of the White House Tapes.
On August 8, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 12:38 pm and 12:39 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 363-004 of the White House Tapes.
On August 8, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Charles G. ("Bebe") Rebozo talked on the telephone from 12:39 pm to 12:42 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 029-048 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon consulted with Charles W. Colson and other staff regarding the coordination of an upcoming external announcement. The discussion focused on scheduling logistical arrangements and determining the necessity of the President's personal attendance at a meeting. Ultimately, the President directed staff to facilitate a call to Clark Hill to clarify these requirements and adjust his availability accordingly.
On August 8, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 12:42 pm and 12:47 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 029-049 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Alexander P. Butterfield held a brief telephone conversation to coordinate the President's upcoming schedule. The discussion remained focused on logistical arrangements for official duties. No significant policy decisions were recorded during this brief exchange.
On August 8, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 12:48 pm and 1:23 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 029-051 of the White House Tapes.
President Richard M. Nixon and Alexander P. Butterfield conducted a brief telephonic exchange primarily concerned with logistics and the President's upcoming schedule. The conversation focused on coordination regarding the schedule of an unnamed third party. No major policy decisions were reached during this short interaction.
On August 8, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Manolo Sanchez met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 1:24 pm and 2:59 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 363-006 of the White House Tapes.
On August 8, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Manolo Sanchez met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 1:24 pm and 2:59 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 363-007 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with his personal valet, Manolo Sanchez, to discuss routine administrative matters regarding his professional schedule. The conversation focused on the President's upcoming meeting with John B. Connally and arrangements for an impending trip to Camp David. Specific logistical concerns regarding the care and transport of the President's dogs during the retreat were also addressed.
President Nixon and John B. Connally met to discuss ongoing political maneuvers regarding the Arkansas senatorial election. They specifically addressed strategies to convince a candidate—Winthrop Rockefeller—to withdraw from the race to benefit Senator John L. McClellan. To facilitate this, the President and Connally decided to involve Henry Kissinger in diplomatic outreach to David Rockefeller to exert influence on the candidate.
On August 8, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Lawrence M. Higby met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 3:45 pm and 4:08 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 363-010 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with his personal secretary, Rose Mary Woods, to discuss various administrative and personal matters, including the hiring of an aide to assist First Lady Pat Nixon with travel and wardrobe. The President also provided instructions regarding a report by financial analyst Pierre Rinfret, specifically directing that John Ehrlichman address the perceived liberal bias of financial writers. Additionally, the pair discussed the President’s reading habits and health concerns regarding the family dog, King Timahoe.
On August 8, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and unknown person(s) met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 3:45 pm and 4:08 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 363-012 of the White House Tapes.
On August 8, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 4:08 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 029-053 of the White House Tapes.
On August 8, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at 4:08 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 363-013 of the White House Tapes.
On August 8, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 4:10 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 029-054 of the White House Tapes.
On August 8, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at 4:10 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 363-014 of the White House Tapes.
On August 8, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 4:11 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 029-055 of the White House Tapes.
On August 8, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 4:11 pm and 4:47 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 029-056 of the White House Tapes.
On August 8, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 4:11 pm and 4:47 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 029-058 of the White House Tapes.
On August 8, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at 4:11 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 363-015 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Henry Kissinger discussed how to handle a request from Democratic presidential candidate George McGovern for foreign policy briefings. They decided to rebuff McGovern's specific demands—which they viewed as a political trap—by having staff facilitate the briefings at a lower level to avoid elevating the candidate's stature. The conversation also touched upon the political implications of Vietnam negotiations, frustration with Republican congressional "doves," and plans for an extensive post-election purge of personnel within the State Department, Defense Department, and CIA.
President Nixon consulted with Stephen B. Bull and Henry A. Kissinger regarding logistical arrangements for an upcoming trip to Camp David. The discussion focused on coordinating the departure schedule and the specific timing of helicopter transportation. No major policy decisions were reached, as the conversation served primarily to finalize travel logistics.
On August 8, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 4:54 pm and 4:56 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 029-060 of the White House Tapes.
On August 8, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 4:54 pm and 4:56 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 363-017 of the White House Tapes.
On August 8, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Thelma C. ("Pat") (Ryan) Nixon talked on the telephone from 4:56 pm to 4:59 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 029-061 of the White House Tapes.
On August 8, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Thelma C. ("Pat") (Ryan) Nixon met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building from 4:56 pm to 4:59 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 363-018 of the White House Tapes.
On August 8, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 4:59 pm and 5:05 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 029-062 of the White House Tapes.
On August 8, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 4:59 pm and 5:05 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 029-063 of the White House Tapes.
On August 8, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 4:59 pm and 5:05 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 363-019 of the White House Tapes.
On August 8, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Rose Mary Woods met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 4:59 pm and 5:05 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 363-020 of the White House Tapes.
On August 8, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 4:59 pm and 5:05 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 363-021 of the White House Tapes.
On August 8, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Julie Nixon Eisenhower talked on the telephone from 5:05 pm to 5:07 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 029-064 of the White House Tapes.
On August 8, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Julie Nixon Eisenhower met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building from 5:05 pm to 5:07 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 363-022 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with Soviet Health Minister Boris V. Petrovsky, Ambassador Anatoliy F. Dobrynin, and Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare Elliot L. Richardson to discuss international cooperation in medical research. The participants highlighted the importance of collaborative initiatives regarding cancer, cardiovascular diseases, and infectious diseases as a non-controversial bridge for broader U.S.-Soviet relations. The discussion also touched upon the health of Soviet leadership, the benefits of mandatory vacation policies for officials, and the potential for shared medical advancements to benefit humanity.
President Nixon met with an unknown woman to sign photographs before being joined by White House aide Stephen B. Bull. Their discussion centered on logistical arrangements for an upcoming presidential retreat at Camp David, specifically concerning the attendance and transportation of Secretary of Defense Elliot L. Richardson. The group concluded the meeting by coordinating the departure via helicopter.
On August 8, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator talked on the telephone at Camp David at an unknown time between 9:10 pm and 10:53 pm. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 139-001 of the White House Tapes.
On August 8, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David at an unknown time between 9:10 pm and 10:53 pm. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 200-001 of the White House Tapes.
On August 8, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David at an unknown time between 10:15 pm and 10:53 pm. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 200-002 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Charles Colson discuss using the IRS to target political opponents, specifically identifying the organization Common Cause as a potential subject for investigation. Nixon expresses frustration with bureaucratic inertia, urging Colson to pursue a more aggressive strategy by auditing Democratic-aligned groups in retaliation for similar tactics used against the administration. The conversation further addresses political maneuvers involving the Veterans of Foreign Wars and criticism directed at George McGovern.
President Nixon and Charles Colson discuss the political weaponization of the Internal Revenue Service against Democratic opponents. Nixon directs Colson to intensify pressure on the IRS to aggressively target their political rivals. This exchange highlights the administration's ongoing efforts to use federal agencies as instruments of political retaliation.
President Richard M. Nixon and unknown person(s) met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David on an unknown date, sometime between 11:31 pm on August 8, 1972 and 10:18 am on August 9, 1972. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 200-004 of the White House Tapes.