William Hirsch
William Hirsch appears as a participant in several conversations captured on the White House Tapes at Camp David between October 1972 and February 1973. During this period, he was recorded in meetings with President Richard M. Nixon and Julie Nixon Eisenhower. His specific role or official title within the Nixon administration is not clearly identified in the available records.
When Hirsch is on the tapes
What Hirsch talks about on the tapes
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Conversations (13)
William Hirsch and Camp David operator talked on the telephone at Camp David on an unknown date, sometime between 8:10 pm on September 19, 1972 and 7:10 pm on September 20, 1972. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 144-003 of the White House Tapes.
William Hirsch and Camp David operator met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David on an unknown date, sometime between 8:10 pm on September 19, 1972 and 7:10 pm on September 20, 1972. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 212-005 of the White House Tapes.
William Hirsch coordinates with the Camp David operator and Mr. Harris to facilitate communications infrastructure improvements at the retreat. The discussion focuses on the logistical requirement for a telephone with an extra-long cord to serve the Aspen and Dogwood cabins. Hirsch further arranges for a follow-up assessment regarding the installation of additional phone jacks to improve connectivity.
William Hirsch met with an unidentified individual at the Aspen Lodge at Camp David to oversee technical adjustments to the facility's telephone infrastructure. The participants focused on the physical placement of a telephone unit and the logistical challenges posed by the length of the cord. The discussion concluded once the cabling issues were addressed.
On October 22, 1972, William Hirsch and Camp David operator talked on the telephone at Camp David at 11:47 am. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 151-012 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman met at Camp David to strategize the reorganization of the White House for the second term, specifically focusing on personnel changes, cabinet appointments, and the establishment of an outside "New Majority" operation. They discussed the replacement of H. R. Haldeman’s office, the transition of roles for staff like Charles Colson and various cabinet members, and the strategic importance of managing public relations and congressional outreach. Additionally, the President provided directives regarding his schedule, the need for increased professionalism in public appearances, and the imperative to settle pending administrative decisions before his second term began.
On December 9, 1972, Helene (Colesie) Drown, William Hirsch, and Julie Nixon Eisenhower met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David at an unknown time between 12:58 pm and 1:58 pm. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 235-005 of the White House Tapes.
William Hirsch met with an unknown individual at Camp David to facilitate administrative logistical requests, including the retrieval of a briefcase. The conversation also touched upon details regarding President Nixon’s historic trip to the People's Republic of China. The participants coordinated through the Camp David operator to arrange further communication with a specific female contact.
President Nixon met with William Hirsch at the Aspen Lodge during the holiday season to discuss the residence's atmosphere. The conversation focused on the quality of the Christmas decorations, for which Hirsch held responsibility, and the maintenance of the fireplace. No major policy decisions were made during this informal exchange.
On December 30, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and William Hirsch met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David at an unknown time between 10:12 am and 10:54 am. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 237-047 of the White House Tapes.
William Hirsch utilized the Camp David telephone system to facilitate logistical communications between the facility's kitchen staff and personnel at the Aspen lodge. The exchange primarily served as an administrative request to connect Hirsch with Charlie C. Sumrell. No substantive policy discussions occurred, as the dialogue was limited to verifying availability and routing the call.
William Hirsch and Charles Sumrell coordinate the retrieval of recording equipment and tapes located in the den at Camp David. They discuss the logistics of whether to transport the entire machine or simply remove the tapes for collection. The conversation concludes with the decision to bring both the tapes and the smaller recording device to the requested location.
On February 24, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and William Hirsch met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David at an unknown time between 1:36 pm and 1:45 pm. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 243-008 of the White House Tapes.