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 122 of 211On August 13, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Tricia Nixon Cox met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David at an unknown time between 10:22 am and 10:45 am. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 199-013 of the White House Tapes.
On August 13, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David at an unknown time between 10:22 am and 10:45 am. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 199-014 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Charles W. Colson discussed the need to improve public relations support for Frank C. Carlucci regarding disaster relief efforts in Pennsylvania. The conversation shifted to political strategy, specifically managing Secretary of Defense Melvin Laird’s public comments on the all-volunteer army and Vietnam policy to avoid credibility issues. Nixon directed Colson to control the timing of these announcements, favoring a mid-September rollout, while also coordinating a response to political attacks from George McGovern and Democratic figures like W. Averell Harriman and Cyrus R. Vance.
President Nixon and Charles Colson discuss public relations strategies regarding Office of Management and Budget official Frank Carlucci and the necessity of proactively managing media narratives. The two emphasize the importance of providing robust PR support for administration officials to counter accusations and maintain credibility. They agree on a cautious, strategic approach to releasing information to ensure that public charges are effectively addressed without prematurely spoiling their messaging.
President Nixon met with Alexander P. Butterfield to review and finalize the President’s daily schedule, which included a series of meetings with visitors such as Bailey K. Howard, Samuel D. Winer, and Louella Dirksen. They discussed specific logistical details, including the need to reschedule certain appointments and manage the presentation of a book by Mrs. Dirksen. The conversation concluded with instructions to arrange the timing of upcoming sessions with guests like John B. Connally and Clark MacGregor.
President Nixon met with Patrick J. Buchanan and Stephen B. Bull to dictate a memorandum outlining economic talking points for a new fact sheet. Nixon emphasized the need for a more dramatic and effective presentation of the administration's economic successes, specifically comparing U.S. growth rates, inflation reduction, and consumer food costs favorably against international benchmarks. He directed Buchanan to refine these statistics to better illustrate how the American worker has gained ground against inflation compared to the 1966–1969 period.
On August 14, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 8:45 am and 9:00 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 768-003 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with his senior advisors to coordinate campaign strategy for his re-election, specifically addressing the tone of his upcoming acceptance speech and public appearances. The group discussed countering Senator George McGovern's policies, particularly regarding Vietnam and welfare, while also devising a public relations strategy to address the ongoing Watergate investigation. Nixon emphasized the need for a strong, combative campaign posture that avoids defensive positioning and effectively utilizes his cabinet members to attack political opponents.
President Nixon met with William D. Eberle, Peter M. Flanigan, and Alexander M. Haig, Jr. to discuss the status of US-Japan trade relations ahead of an upcoming meeting with Prime Minister Kakuei Tanaka. The discussion focused on addressing the trade imbalance, managing Japanese internal political factions, and evaluating a potential joint US-Japan uranium enrichment plant proposal. The President emphasized the need to maintain pressure on Japanese trade policy while Eberle provided updates on ongoing negotiations and legislative developments concerning the U.S. Senate.
President Nixon and Stephen B. Bull reviewed the President’s upcoming schedule and the logistics regarding various gift presentations. The discussion focused on coordinating the delivery of specific items, including cuff links, scrolls, photographs, a Bible, and a watch for several individuals such as Kenneth B. Keating and Daniel P. Moynihan. The brief meeting concluded after addressing these administrative appointments and gift-handling arrangements.
On August 14, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and John D. Ehrlichman met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 11:11 am and 11:14 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 768-007 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with departing Ambassador to India Kenneth B. Keating and Alexander M. Haig, Jr. to discuss Keating's tenure in India, his upcoming domestic political activities, and foreign policy strategy for the 1972 election. They reviewed Keating's conversations with Prime Minister Indira Gandhi and analyzed the political risks of George McGovern's defense proposals, specifically regarding Israel and nuclear deterrence. The meeting concluded with President Nixon presenting Keating with an commemorative watch in recognition of his service.
On August 14, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 11:28 am and 11:29 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 768-009 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with Pierre Rinfret, Charles Colson, and John Connally to strategize on economic messaging and political maneuvering regarding the upcoming International Monetary Fund meeting and the credibility of Sargent Shriver. The participants discussed framing international trade partners as fierce competitors to appeal to American laborers and business interests. Additionally, Nixon and Connally explored ways to undermine Shriver's credibility by investigating past Vietnam negotiations from the Johnson administration and potentially eliciting public statements from former officials to counter his criticisms.
President Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met briefly in the Oval Office to coordinate logistics for the President's upcoming schedule. The discussion centered on managing appointments with various individuals, including Samuel D. Winer, Louella Dirksen, and Daniel P. Moynihan, while arranging for official photography by Oliver Atkins. The meeting served as a routine administrative review to ensure the President's time was efficiently managed and documented.
President Nixon met with Charles Colson, Stephen Bull, and Samuel and Mrs. Winer to conduct a brief photo session intended to rectify a previous camera malfunction. Beyond the photography, the participants discussed the involvement of the U.S. Jaycees in the 1972 Republican National Convention and the implementation of a voter participation program. The meeting concluded with the presentation of presidential gifts to the Winers before they departed.
President Nixon met with Louella Dirksen, Rose Mary Woods, and Stephen Bull to discuss the promotion of Dirksen’s new book about her late husband, Everett Dirksen. The conversation focused on the President's potential involvement in the dedication of the Everett M. Dirksen Congressional Leadership Research Center in Pekin, Illinois, and potential fundraising efforts. Additionally, the President presented Mrs. Dirksen with a Chinese scroll and reviewed her upcoming media appearances and planned attendance at the Republican National Convention.
President Richard Nixon met with Bailey K. Howard, accompanied by Ronald L. Ziegler, to discuss Howard's upcoming retirement from business. The conversation centered on Howard's personal history, including his family connections in California and his long-standing ties to the San Diego and La Jolla areas. The meeting concluded with Nixon presenting Howard with a gift of a Chinese scroll to commemorate his transition.
On August 14, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at 12:38 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 768-017 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with Robert A. Forst and Llewellyn J. Evans, along with aide Stephen B. Bull, to discuss the social standing and political concerns of senior citizens. Nixon and his visitors contrasted the perceived pride and work ethic of retirees with welfare recipients, criticizing liberal policies for grouping the elderly with other welfare-dependent populations. During the meeting, which included a photo session, the President presented the guests with ceremonial gifts, including cufflinks and tie clasps bearing the presidential seal.
President Nixon met briefly with Stephen B. Bull and then with his wife, Pat Nixon, in the Oval Office. The primary purpose of this short interaction was for the President to sign legal documents, with Mrs. Nixon present for this occasion. The conversation was brief and focused on the immediate task at hand.
President Nixon met with White House staff including Haldeman, Ehrlichman, and Dean, as well as his wife Pat and photographer Alexander Butterfield, in the Oval Office. The primary topic of discussion revolved around Ehrlichman's schedule. The meeting was brief and included personal elements, with a White House photographer present at the outset.
On August 14, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 1:12 pm and 1:15 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 768-021 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with televangelist Oral Roberts and Wallace B. Henley to discuss the President's public image and communication style following his recent diplomatic trips to the Soviet Union and the People’s Republic of China. Roberts praised the President's newfound ability to convey empathy and sincerity, contrasting this personal connection with his previous, more combative political persona. The conversation also touched upon Roberts's ministry, his television broadcasting strategies, and the potential for a presidential visit to dedicate the new Special Events Center at Oral Roberts University.
President Nixon and Stephen B. Bull reviewed the President’s upcoming schedule to manage his availability for the remainder of the week. The discussion focused on coordinating potential meetings with key figures, including Daniel P. Moynihan, H.R. Haldeman, and Ronald Reagan. They further addressed the logistics and timing regarding the President's planned departure.
President Nixon met with H. R. Haldeman and Daniel P. Moynihan to discuss the conceptual framework for his potential second term. The conversation centered on the necessity of integrating foreign and domestic policy into a coherent "mosaic" to restore order and establish a long-term world view. They also addressed the challenges of recruiting intellectual personnel, the importance of merit-based appointments over demographic quotas, and the strategic need to articulate a new, broadly appealing Republican philosophy.
President Nixon, H.R. Haldeman, and Daniel P. Moynihan gathered in the Oval Office to discuss the intellectual composition of the administration and the strategic landscape of the 1972 presidential campaign. Moynihan argued that the current election presented a stark ideological divide compared to previous bipartisan cycles, positioning Nixon as a moderate unifier for a majority of Americans against the extremism of his opponents. The participants also touched upon administrative personnel challenges, the role of intellectuals in government, and briefly addressed the burgeoning Watergate controversy with dismissive humor.
On August 14, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Manolo Sanchez met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 2:48 pm and 2:50 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 769-002 of the White House Tapes.
On August 14, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 2:50 pm and 3:52 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 029-073 of the White House Tapes.
On August 14, 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 2:50 pm and 3:52 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 362-015 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon dictated a memorandum to H.R. Haldeman regarding political strategy surrounding the Vietnam peace negotiations. The discussion focused on undermining the credibility of Sargent Shriver by highlighting that he was intentionally excluded from past Paris negotiations by Lyndon B. Johnson. Nixon further strategized to use John Connally’s perspectives to amplify criticisms of Shriver’s public rhetoric and alignment with former officials like Dean Rusk, William Averell Harriman, and Cyrus Vance.
On August 14, 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 2:50 pm and 3:52 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 362-017 of the White House Tapes.
On August 14, 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 2:50 pm and 3:52 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 362-018 of the White House Tapes.
On August 14, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Julie Nixon Eisenhower talked on the telephone from 3:52 pm to 3:54 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 029-065 of the White House Tapes.
On August 14, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Julie Nixon Eisenhower met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building from 3:52 pm to 3:54 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 362-019 of the White House Tapes.
On August 14, 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 3:54 pm and 4:34 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 362-020 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman consulted briefly to coordinate the agenda for their upcoming meeting. The primary focus of the discussion centered on preparations for the President’s acceptance speech at the upcoming Republican National Convention. This exchange served as a logistical bridge to ensure both parties were aligned on the strategic priorities ahead of the event.
President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman briefly conferred regarding the status of staff member Pat Buchanan's current work assignments. The President inquired whether Buchanan had been adequately utilized, leading to a discussion about his ongoing responsibilities related to speechwriting. Haldeman confirmed Buchanan's focus on speech-related projects, and the two agreed to touch base again later that evening.
President Nixon and H.R. Haldeman met to coordinate political strategy, focusing on discrediting Sargent Shriver's claims regarding Vietnam peace negotiations by questioning his honesty and knowledge of the process. They also discussed administrative business, including the signing of a federal firefighters' bill and the planning of the President’s upcoming acceptance speech. Finally, the group reviewed the timing of impending Watergate-related indictments in relation to the Republican National Convention to minimize political fallout.
On August 14, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 5:02 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 029-067 of the White House Tapes.
President Richard M. Nixon and Manolo Sanchez met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building on an unknown date, sometime between 5:15 pm on August 14, 1972 and 12:40 pm on September 6, 1972. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 362-023 of the White House Tapes.
President Richard M. Nixon and Manolo Sanchez met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building on an unknown date, sometime between 5:15 pm on August 14, 1972 and 12:40 pm on September 6, 1972. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 362-024 of the White House Tapes.
President Richard M. Nixon met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David on an unknown date, sometime between 6:05 pm on August 14, 1972 and 8:17 pm on August 15, 1972. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 202-001 of the White House Tapes.
President Richard M. Nixon, Manolo Sanchez, and H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David on an unknown date, sometime between 6:05 pm on August 14, 1972 and 8:17 pm on August 15, 1972. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 202-002 of the White House Tapes.
President Richard M. Nixon met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David on an unknown date, sometime between 6:05 pm on August 14, 1972 and 8:17 pm on August 15, 1972. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 202-003 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with Manolo Sanchez in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David to discuss the President's schedule and office supplies. Nixon requested three yellow pads from Sanchez. The meeting concluded before 8:17 pm on August 15, 1972.
President Nixon dictated a memorandum to H. R. Haldeman outlining a strategic public relations counter-attack against George McGovern during the 1972 campaign. The discussion centered on exploiting McGovern’s past supportive comments regarding Ramsey Clark to portray the Senator as sympathetic to communists and critical of American interests. Nixon directed the administration to coordinate with speakers, newspaper editors, and conservative groups to amplify these criticisms and highlight the contrast between McGovern’s positions and the legacy of J. Edgar Hoover.
President Nixon met with former professional baseball player Roy Edward Sievers at Camp David to dictate a personal letter of appreciation. The President reflected on Sievers's career with the Washington Senators and discussed a specific photograph of the two men taken in 1957. This interaction served as a gesture of personal regard, highlighting Nixon's interest in maintaining connections with public figures outside of the political sphere.
President Nixon met with Dallas Cowboys quarterback Roger Staubach at Camp David to dictate a personal letter of encouragement following Staubach's recent injury. The President expressed his well wishes for the athlete's recovery and inquired about the automobile he had previously provided to the Staubach family. This interaction highlights Nixon’s practice of using personal correspondence to build rapport with prominent public figures and professional athletes.
President Richard M. Nixon and Manolo Sanchez met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David on an unknown date, sometime between 6:05 pm on August 14, 1972 and 8:17 pm on August 15, 1972. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 202-008 of the White House Tapes.
On August 14, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator talked on the telephone at Camp David at 7:55 pm. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 140-001 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon spoke with his daughter, Tricia Nixon Cox, about her upcoming appearance at the Illinois State Fair. They discussed the content of her speech, focusing on agricultural facts, consumer spending on food, and the strength of the country, and reviewed historical anecdotes of Nixon's previous visits to the fair. They also briefly touched upon Julie Nixon Eisenhower's schedule in Missouri, R. Sargent Shriver Jr.'s low attendance in West Virginia, and Pat Nixon's handling of a difficult interview.
On August 15, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon, Camp David operator, and Tricia Nixon Cox met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David from 8:17 pm to 8:25 pm. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 202-009 of the White House Tapes.
On August 15, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator talked on the telephone at Camp David at an unknown time between 8:25 pm and 8:41 pm. The Camp David Study Desk taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 176-002 of the White House Tapes.
On August 15, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David at an unknown time between 8:25 pm and 8:41 pm. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 202-010 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon called his daughter, Tricia Nixon Cox, to suggest additions to her upcoming speech at the Illinois State Fair. He advised her to mention her positive observations about young voter registration in Montgomery County, Maryland, and to emphasize that young people will surprise pollsters by supporting him. He also stressed the importance of a high voter turnout, particularly from the "Silent Majority," to ensure victory.
On August 15, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Tricia Nixon Cox met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David from 8:41 pm to 8:43 pm. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 202-011 of the White House Tapes.
On August 15, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator talked on the telephone at Camp David at an unknown time between 8:43 pm and 9:30 pm. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 140-002 of the White House Tapes.
On August 15, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David at an unknown time between 8:43 pm and 9:30 pm. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 202-012 of the White House Tapes.
On August 15, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Julie Nixon Eisenhower talked on the telephone at Camp David from 9:30 pm to 9:35 pm. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 140-003 of the White House Tapes.
On August 15, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Julie Nixon Eisenhower met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David from 9:30 pm to 9:35 pm. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 202-013 of the White House Tapes.
On August 16, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator talked on the telephone at Camp David at an unknown time between 8:15 am and 8:21 am. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 140-004 of the White House Tapes.
On August 16, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David at an unknown time between 8:15 am and 8:21 am. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 202-014 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon directs Alexander M. Haig, Jr. to implement a strict, uncooperative approach regarding any potential security briefings for Paul C. Warnke, citing Warnke’s dismissive public statements about previous interactions with Henry Kissinger. Nixon explicitly orders that CIA Director Richard Helms subject Warnke to aggressive, sworn questioning concerning his possible connections to Daniel Ellsberg and the Pentagon Papers. The conversation also touches on the President's satisfaction with current Vietnam negotiation delays as a tactic to manage domestic political critics, noting that anti-war rhetoric from figures like Ramsey Clark has begun to backfire.
President Nixon directs Alexander Haig to instruct CIA Director Richard Helms to conduct a rigorous, sworn investigation into the involvement of individuals associated with the Pentagon Papers and Daniel Ellsberg. Nixon emphasizes the need for a sanitized, restrictive approach when dealing with outside inquiries, explicitly ordering that no sensitive information be leaked to the press or unauthorized parties. Additionally, the President critiques Henry Kissinger’s negotiation strategy regarding the Vietnam War, arguing that minor concessions should not distract from the necessity of securing a favorable political settlement.
On August 16, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator talked on the telephone at Camp David at an unknown time between 8:29 am and 2:11 pm. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 140-006 of the White House Tapes.
On August 16, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David at an unknown time between 8:29 am and 2:11 pm. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 202-016 of the White House Tapes.
On August 16, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman talked on the telephone at Camp David from 2:11 pm to 2:19 pm. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 140-007 of the White House Tapes.
On August 16, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David from 2:11 pm to 2:19 pm. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 202-017 of the White House Tapes.
On August 16, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David at an unknown time between 2:19 pm and 3:45 pm. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 202-018 of the White House Tapes.
On August 16, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Manolo Sanchez met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David at an unknown time between 2:19 pm and 3:45 pm. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 202-019 of the White House Tapes.
On August 16, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon, Camp David operator, and Julie Nixon Eisenhower talked on the telephone at Camp David from 3:45 pm to 3:56 pm. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 140-008 of the White House Tapes.
On August 16, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon, Camp David operator, and Julie Nixon Eisenhower met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David from 3:45 pm to 3:56 pm. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 202-020 of the White House Tapes.
On August 16, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator talked on the telephone at Camp David at an unknown time between 3:56 pm and 3:58 pm. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 140-009 of the White House Tapes.
On August 16, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David at an unknown time between 3:56 pm and 3:58 pm. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 202-021 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman discussed their intense dissatisfaction with a recent, aggressive press interview of First Lady Pat Nixon, which the President characterized as an unfair 'inquisition.' Consequently, Nixon ordered the immediate cancellation of a planned interview between National Security Advisor Henry Kissinger and CBS correspondent Marvin Kalb, vowing to shift future media opportunities to other networks to punish CBS. The two also coordinated the President’s potential attendance at an upcoming Olympic team reception at the White House while reviewing security concerns regarding the event.
President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman discuss a hostile interview conducted by a reporter with Pat Nixon, expressing significant anger over the nature of the questions. Incensed by the perceived bias and personal attacks, the President orders Haldeman to instruct Ron Ziegler to cancel an upcoming CBS appearance by the reporter. Nixon further expresses his intent to retaliate against CBS by restricting their access in favor of other networks.
On August 16, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator talked on the telephone at Camp David at an unknown time between 4:11 pm and 9:06 pm. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 140-011 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman discuss an upcoming interview given by First Lady Pat Nixon to reporter Marya McLaughlin. Nixon requests that Press Secretary Ron Ziegler review the transcript of the interview to provide a professional evaluation. The pair also touches upon Julie Nixon Eisenhower’s critical reaction to the nature of the questions posed to her mother during the session.
On August 16, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David at an unknown time between 4:11 pm and 9:06 pm. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 202-023 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman met at Camp David to coordinate administrative and logistical tasks regarding White House staff. The discussion centered on the President's request for information related to Julia, a specific individual mentioned in the transcript. No broader policy decisions were reached during this brief exchange.
President Nixon met with his personal aide, Manolo Sanchez, at Camp David to discuss logistical arrangements and the President's personal preferences. The conversation primarily focused on the President's upcoming schedule, coordination with the Secret Service, and a specific preference regarding office supplies. Nixon expressed dissatisfaction with the provided legal pads, explicitly identifying the preferred style and model number to ensure he was adequately equipped for his work.
On August 16, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Manolo Sanchez met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David at an unknown time between 4:11 pm and 9:06 pm. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 202-026 of the White House Tapes.
On August 16, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Manolo Sanchez met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David at an unknown time between 4:11 pm and 9:06 pm. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 202-027 of the White House Tapes.
On August 16, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator talked on the telephone at Camp David at 9:06 pm. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 140-013 of the White House Tapes.
On August 16, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator talked on the telephone at Camp David at an unknown time between 9:06 pm and 9:20 pm. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 140-014 of the White House Tapes.
On August 16, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David at 9:06 pm. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 203-001 of the White House Tapes.
On August 16, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David at an unknown time between 9:06 pm and 9:20 pm. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 203-002 of the White House Tapes.
President Richard M. Nixon and Manolo Sanchez met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David on an unknown date, sometime between 9:20 pm on August 16, 1972 and 9:01 am on August 17, 1972. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 203-003 of the White House Tapes.
On August 17, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator talked on the telephone at Camp David at an unknown time between 8:45 am and 9:01 am. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 140-015 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman consulted at Camp David regarding political messaging, scheduling adjustments, and the administration's response to Senator George McGovern's recent foreign policy controversies. They analyzed the political fallout of reports regarding Pierre Salinger's unauthorized meeting with North Vietnamese negotiators and discussed the strategic timing for criticizing McGovern’s approach to the Vietnam War. Ultimately, Nixon decided to delay a formal administration attack on McGovern to keep the focus on positive campaign themes during their upcoming convention, while directing his staff to gather further strategic input from key allies.
On August 17, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David at 9:01 am. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 203-004 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and H.R. Haldeman discuss campaign strategy and the political fallout surrounding the Vietnam War as the 1972 election season intensifies. The two evaluate the risks of attacking political opponents, citing the negative precedent of the Muskie campaign, and weigh whether to highlight the war or maintain a more positive public posture. Ultimately, Nixon decides to delay a definitive response to opposition criticism until Henry Kissinger returns from negotiations to better assess the state of the conflict.
On August 17, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator talked on the telephone at Camp David at 9:47 am. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 140-017 of the White House Tapes.
On August 17, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David at 9:47 am. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 203-006 of the White House Tapes.
On August 17, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Julie Nixon Eisenhower talked on the telephone at Camp David from 9:48 am to 9:54 am. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 140-018 of the White House Tapes.
On August 17, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Julie Nixon Eisenhower met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David from 9:48 am to 9:54 am. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 203-007 of the White House Tapes.
On August 17, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator talked on the telephone at Camp David at 9:57 am. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 140-019 of the White House Tapes.
On August 17, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator talked on the telephone at Camp David at 9:57 am. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 140-020 of the White House Tapes.
On August 17, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David at 9:57 am. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 203-008 of the White House Tapes.