Stanley S. Scott
Stanley S. Scott began his service in the Nixon administration in June 1971 as Assistant to the Director of Communications for the Executive Branch, where he focused on liaison with minority media outlets. In 1973, he transitioned to the role of Special Assistant to the President for Minority Affairs, taking over the duties of handling all aspects of liaison with Black Americans and their organizations. This promotion occurred near the end of the White House taping period.
When Scott is on the tapes
What Scott talks about on the tapes
1972 election 2White House staff 1Vietnam War 1Vietnam policy 1State of the Union 1Public relations 1Public policy 1Presidential scheduling 1Photo opportunity 1Personal records 1People's Republic of China 1Oval Office 1
Conversations (12)
President Nixon met with Herbert G. Klein, Stanley S. Scott, and Oliver Atkins to welcome Scott to the White House staff and discuss the administration's minority appointment strategy. Nixon emphasized his desire to integrate qualified African Americans and women into high-level positions across various sectors, such as the judiciary and federal commissions, rather than limiting them to civil rights-focused roles. The President expressed his commitment to a 'color-blind' hiring approach and encouraged Scott to remain resilient in his new, challenging position.
On September 14, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the Committee to Form a National Health Education Foundation, including Joseph Wilson, Joseph A. Beirne, Dr. M. Alfred Haynes, Richard McGall, J. Alexander McMahon, Walter J. McNerney, A. C. Nielson, Jr. Dr. Joseph T. Painter, Wrede Petersmeyer, Charles A. Siegfried, David Seymour, Dr. Irving Shapiro, Scott Simonds, J. Henry Smith, Dr. Melvin K. ("Morty") Duval, Dr. Robert Laur, Victor Wiengarten, Josee Laventhal, Linda Brannick, Grace Urrows, Howard Ennes, Dr. Peter Warter, Peter Meek, Levitt Mendel, Clarence Pearson, Dr. George Wheatley, Caesar Brancini, Stanley S. Scott [?], the White House photographer, and members of the press, met in the Cabinet Room of the White House at an unknown time between 10:07 am and 10:51 am. The Cabinet Room taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 074-004 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with Ruth Voss and representatives Edwin Etherington, James McLane, and Stanley Scott to discuss her volunteer initiatives in Cincinnati, particularly programs supporting local youth and community development. The conversation centered on the logistical and financial challenges of securing federal support through government agencies like ACTION. Nixon expressed interest in these volunteer efforts and provided directives to his staff to coordinate with administrative officials to address the project's funding needs.
President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman engaged in an extensive review of the President’s upcoming schedule, focusing on the State of the Union address, pending diplomatic visits, and the handling of school financing policy. Nixon emphasized his need for uninterrupted time to focus on his legislative agenda and Vietnam policy, leading to instructions to minimize public events and consolidate state visits. Later, the President met with Arthur Fletcher and other staff to review the success of the First Lady’s recent trip to Liberia and to participate in a photo opportunity involving a funding check for the Grambling University band.
On August 1, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon, Robert J. Brown, Stanley S. Scott, and White House photographer met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 4:53 pm and 4:57 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 758-016 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with Rose Mary Woods, John D. Ehrlichman, and several visitors, including NFL legend Jim Brown, to discuss campaign political strategies, administrative personnel, and minority business initiatives. The discussion covered concerns regarding campaign financing, the potential for political leaks, and the status of government staff. Following the departure of Woods and the visitors, Nixon and Ehrlichman reviewed upcoming meetings with George Romney and the Cost of Living Council to address public relations challenges regarding food prices and government staffing.
On October 6, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and members of the Black Executive Advisory Committee of the Committee to Re-elect the President, including Frank B. McKissick, Sr., Charles Hurst, Samuel C. Jackson, W. O. Walker, Robert J. Brown, Clark MacGregor, Frederick V. Malek, Frank C. Herringer, Paul R. Jones, Stanley S. Scott, and the White House photographer, met in the Cabinet Room of the White House at an unknown time between 8:55 am and 9:28 am. The Cabinet Room taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 108-001 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with entertainer James Brown and his associates to discuss Brown's career achievements and his influence on youth. During the visit, which included a photo session and the exchange of gifts, the participants touched upon potential federal initiatives regarding the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., including the establishment of a national holiday and a monument in Atlanta. Nixon acknowledged the importance of these proposals but noted that any formal action would likely be deferred until after the 1972 election to avoid political complications.
On November 29, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and African American administration officials and other staffers, including Robert J. Brown, Art Reid, John Calhoun, Frank Kent, Connie Mack Higgins, George W. Haley, Colston A. Lewis, Alfred Sweeney, T. M. Alexander, Gloria E. A. Toote, Norman B. Houston, Samuel C. Jackson, John L. Jenkins, Stanley S. Scott, Norris Sydnor, Lois Hobson, Samuel P. Singletary, Brig. Gen. Daniel ("Chappie") James, Jr., James E. Johnson, William W. Parker, Stanley B. Thomas, Samuel G. Adams, Jr., Elizabeth D. Koontz, Jerome Shuman, Donald L. Miller, Joseph W. Daniels, Sallyanne Payton, Edward E. Mitchell, Reuben R. Jones, Alfred Edwards, Barbara M. Watson, Jewell S. LaFontant, Theodore R. Britton, Jr., John L. Blake, Thad Ware, Ted Brown, Arthur B. McCaw, Benjamin F. Holman, William H. Brown, III, John D. Ehrlichman, Frederick V. Malek, White House photographer, and members of the press, met in the Cabinet Room of the White House from 5:36 pm to 6:20 pm. The Cabinet Room taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 110-006 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and his Cabinet met to launch a strategic public relations campaign, titled the Presidential Spokesmen program, aimed at pressuring Congress to support his budget priorities and oppose spending-heavy legislation. Nixon urged his officials to frame the budget debate not as a constitutional conflict, but as a direct choice between the economic interests of the 'New American Majority' and the fiscal irresponsibility of the opposition. The session included briefings on foreign policy, defense spending, and law enforcement, emphasizing the need for administration spokesmen to maintain a positive, disciplined narrative while avoiding defensive posturing on 'false issues.'
On May 1, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon, Vice President Spiro T. Agnew, and Cabinet officers and staffers, including William P. Rogers, George P. Shultz, Elliot L. Richardson, Rogers C. B. Morton, Frederick B. Dent, Peter J. Brennan, Caspar W. ("Cap") Weinberger, James T. Lynn, Claude S. Brinegar, Roy L. Ash, Anne L. Armstrong, John A. Scali, J. Philip Campbell, Richard G. Kleindienst, William P. Clements, Jr., George H. W. Bush, William E. Timmons, Kenneth R. Cole, Jr., Henry A. Kissinger, Peter M. Flanigan, Ronald L. Ziegler, Kenneth W. Clawson, William J. Baroody, Jr., Richard A. Moore, W. Richard Howard, David R. Gergen, Patrick J. Buchanan, David N. Parker, Frederic V. Malek, Lawrence M. Higby, Bruce A. Kehrli, Stanley S. Scott, Stephen B. Bull, Rose Mary Woods, Arthur J. Sohmer, Lee W. Huebner, Jerry H. Jones, Donald F. Rodgers, Gen. Brent G. Scowcroft, Herbert G. Klein, Thomas C. Korologos, Gerald L. Warren, Andrew T. Falkiewicz, Max L. Friedersdorf, Lyndon K. Allin, Fred F. Fielding, Michael J. Farrell, James H. Falk, Richard M. Fairbanks, III, James H. Cavanaugh, Dana G. Mead, Geoffrey C. Shepard, and C. Gregg Petersmeyer, met in the Cabinet Room of the White House at an unknown time between 3:10 pm and 11:52 pm. The Cabinet Room taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 120-001 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with Dr. Edmund C. Casey and other officials to debrief on a recent medical delegation visit to the People's Republic of China. The discussion focused on Chinese medical innovations, particularly the use of acupuncture for anesthesia in surgeries and dental procedures, as well as the structure of their national health insurance and paramedic-based care delivery systems. Nixon expressed strong support for continued scientific and medical exchanges, emphasizing the importance of removing barriers to international communication to advance global health outcomes.