Nixon White House Tapes › Tape 10
Nixon White House Tape 10 (September 24, 1971 – October 7, 1971)
138 conversations · White House Telephone · about 4 hr 43 min of released audio
Featuring Nixon, Safire, Colson, Connally, Mitchell
President Nixon initiates a request for the White House operator to connect him with Attorney General John N. Mitchell. The call serves as a brief administrative interaction to facilitate direct communication with a key cabinet member. No further substantive discussion occurs during this exchange beyond the request to establish the connection.
President Nixon and Attorney General John Mitchell coordinate an afternoon golf outing at Burning Tree Country Club. Nixon directs Mitchell to reschedule an antitrust meeting with John Ehrlichman to accommodate their plans. The two men agree to meet at the course to tee off at 2:30 p.m.
President Nixon initiates a brief telephone exchange with the White House operator to facilitate a connection with Charles W. Colson. The call serves as a routine administrative request to place a priority communication through the executive switchboard. No further substantive policy matters are addressed during this brief interval.
President Nixon and Charles Colson reviewed the positive public and market reaction to the President's recent media appearance and discussed strategies to maintain political momentum. They assessed the diminishing impact of the Vietnam War as a campaign issue and strategized on how to leverage upcoming Supreme Court appointments to solidify support among conservatives. Colson also committed to orchestrating public pressure from the White House to ensure both judicial vacancies are filled by conservative candidates.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to facilitate a telephone connection to his personal secretary, Rose Mary Woods. The brief exchange served purely administrative purposes to reach his staff member. No policy matters or significant executive decisions were discussed during this short communication.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to facilitate an immediate connection with National Security Advisor Henry A. Kissinger. This brief interaction served solely as a logistical request to bridge communication between the President and his advisor. No further policy discussions or substantive developments took place during this brief exchange.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to inquire about the availability and schedule of his personal secretary, Rose Mary Woods. Upon learning that Woods was currently at a beauty salon but expected home soon, the President acknowledged the update and ended the brief coordination call. This exchange served solely as a logistical check-in regarding staff availability.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to request an outgoing call to Secretary of the Treasury John B. Connally. The brief exchange served as a logistical step to initiate a discussion between the President and his cabinet official. No substantive policy matters or further developments were recorded in this brief operator-assisted connection.
President Nixon and Treasury Secretary John Connally discussed administrative updates and the orchestration of economic and judicial policy. They coordinated a meeting with Federal Reserve Chairman Arthur Burns to ensure his alignment with the administration's economic program while managing his influence on public perception. Additionally, Nixon consulted Connally regarding his strategy for upcoming international trade negotiations and his decision to appoint two conservative judges to the Supreme Court to solidify a long-term ideological shift in the judiciary.
President Nixon consulted with the White House operator to determine the current status and location of Dr. Gibson. The conversation focused on tracking Gibson's movements to facilitate his arrival at the White House. No further policy decisions were made, as the exchange was limited to logistical updates regarding personnel scheduling.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to place a personal telephone call to his daughter, Julie Nixon Eisenhower. The brief interaction served as a formal request to connect the President with his daughter. No further policy or administrative matters were discussed during this exchange.
Press Secretary Ronald Ziegler speaks with Julie Nixon Eisenhower to coordinate communication regarding her father, President Richard Nixon. Ziegler informs Julie that the President is currently engaged in a meeting and promises to facilitate a return call once he becomes available. This brief exchange serves primarily to manage the President’s immediate schedule and family correspondence.
President Nixon initiates a request through the White House operator to place an urgent call to Special Counsel Charles W. Colson. This administrative interaction serves to facilitate direct communication between the President and a key advisor regarding ongoing executive business. No substantive policy discussions occur, as the dialogue is limited to the mechanical process of connecting the call.
President Nixon expressed urgent frustration to Charles Colson regarding the lack of public mail support reaching Congress for his proposed pay deferral legislation. Nixon noted that legislative leaders, including Gerald Ford, reported being overwhelmed by opposition from government unions while receiving no backing from business groups like the NAM or the Chamber of Commerce. The President directed Colson to immediately mobilize these organizations to generate a substantial letter-writing campaign before the upcoming Tuesday vote.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to place a personal telephone call to his daughter, Julie Nixon Eisenhower. The operator attempted to facilitate the request but informed the President that she was currently unavailable. No further actions were taken during this brief exchange.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to inquire about the availability of his daughter, Julie Nixon Eisenhower. Upon learning that she was currently out, the President decided not to pursue further efforts to reach her at that time. The brief exchange served solely as an unsuccessful attempt to facilitate a personal communication.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to facilitate a personal phone call to First Lady Pat Nixon. The exchange served as a brief administrative request to connect the President with his wife. No substantive policy matters or major political decisions were addressed during this short communication.
President Richard Nixon and First Lady Pat Nixon engaged in a brief, one-minute telephone conversation. The majority of the recording consists of a withdrawn segment classified as personal, followed by a brief, informal exchange. No substantive policy discussions or administrative decisions were documented in the surviving transcript.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to facilitate an outgoing call. The primary purpose of this brief communication was to request that the operator connect him with Charles W. Colson. No further substantive discussion took place during this administrative exchange.
President Nixon and Charles Colson discuss efforts to generate congressional mail support for the administration's economic program, specifically targeting legislative opposition to a proposed pay raise. Nixon stresses the necessity of pressuring business groups like the Chamber of Commerce to ensure compliance with the campaign. Additionally, the pair discusses political messaging against Senator Edward Kennedy regarding his criticisms of the administration’s handling of prisoners of war in Vietnam.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to facilitate an urgent communication with his National Security Advisor, Henry Kissinger. The brief interaction served as a formal request to place a telephone call to Kissinger. No further substantive policy matters were recorded during this brief exchange.
President Nixon consulted with the White House operator to confirm the departure status of Henry Kissinger from the Executive Office Building. The brief exchange served to track Kissinger's movements as he exited the premises. No further policy discussions occurred, as the call focused exclusively on verifying the National Security Advisor's transit.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to facilitate a telephone connection with his personal secretary, Rose Mary Woods. The brief exchange served as an administrative request to initiate this specific call. No further policy or substantive matters were discussed during this brief communication.
President Nixon and his personal secretary, Rose Mary Woods, exchanged brief remarks regarding the demanding nature of the President's schedule. Their conversation touched upon the President's recent travel and his attendance at a dinner for Prisoners of War (POWs). The dialogue reflects the exhaustion caused by the relentless pace of White House obligations.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to facilitate a direct connection with his Chief of Staff, H.R. Haldeman. This brief administrative interaction served as a logistical request to establish communication between the President and his top aide. No further policy or strategic matters were addressed during this specific exchange.
President Nixon and Henry Kissinger discuss the President’s recent meeting with the National League of Families, where Nixon successfully addressed concerns regarding prisoners of war (POWs). The two strategize on how to respond to potential failures in peace negotiations, with Nixon expressing a willingness to implement a hard-line policy, such as a naval blockade, rather than withdrawing troops. Additionally, they coordinate plans to counter Senator Edward Kennedy's criticisms regarding POWs and discuss upcoming diplomatic maneuvering involving Soviet officials and UN Ambassador George H.W. Bush.
President Nixon and Charles Colson discuss the political fallout from Nixon's surprise appearance at a POW wives convention and coordinate a strategy to neutralize Democratic criticism. Nixon instructs Colson to mobilize Republican allies, specifically mentioning Barry Goldwater, to publicly attack Senator Edward Kennedy for his recent statements on the war. Additionally, they discuss intensifying pressure on Democrats regarding the administration's economic policies, with Nixon explicitly directing Colson to label those delaying federal economic legislation as being "out of step with the country."
President Nixon initiates a brief telephone call to his daughter, Julie Nixon Eisenhower. The exchange serves solely as a request for the White House operator to connect the President to her. No other substantive political or administrative topics are discussed during this brief interaction.
President Richard Nixon engaged in a brief personal telephone conversation with his daughter, Julie Nixon Eisenhower. The discussion served as a private familial exchange, as the vast majority of the recording was designated as a personal, returnable item. No substantive policy matters or official administrative actions were captured in this interaction.
President Nixon consulted with an unidentified individual regarding the scheduling of a person named John. The call was briefly interrupted by the White House operator, though the brief transcript provides no substantive details beyond these logistical arrangements. No major policy decisions or significant developments were recorded during this exchange.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to facilitate a telephone connection with his Chief of Staff, H.R. Haldeman. This brief administrative interaction served as a logistical step to initiate a high-level discussion between the President and one of his closest advisors. No further substantive conversation was captured in this recording.
President Nixon and H.R. Haldeman discuss adjustments to the President's upcoming schedule, specifically prioritizing a meeting with Secretary of State William P. Rogers while canceling peripheral events like a podium setup. The conversation touches on economic strategy regarding the IMF and the administration's stance on international lending. Nixon and Haldeman also express frustration over Rogers' concerns regarding Henry Kissinger’s upcoming trip to the People's Republic of China, dismissing Rogers' apprehension about the potential publicity and its impact on United Nations voting.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to initiate a call to Charles W. Colson. This brief communication served as a functional request to connect the President with his special counsel. No further policy discussions or substantive developments occurred during this brief administrative exchange.
President Nixon and Charles Colson discuss strategies to attack Senator Edward Kennedy’s recent remarks on Vietnam, comparing them to past controversial statements by John F. Kennedy. They prioritize generating political opposition to Kennedy's stance and coordinating a firm administration response, particularly from Secretary of State William P. Rogers. Additionally, the conversation covers managing economic policy, specifically framing legislative opposition to a federal pay increase as a sabotage of the President's efforts to control the cost of living.
President Nixon held a brief telephone conversation with his daughter, Julie Nixon Eisenhower. The exchange was primarily personal in nature, serving as a check-in between family members. No substantive policy matters or administrative decisions were recorded during the short duration of the call.
President Nixon instructed the White House operator to place a telephone call to his close friend and confidant, Charles G. “Bebe” Rebozo. The brief exchange served strictly as an administrative request to facilitate private communication between the two men. No substantive policy matters or further instructions were discussed during this brief interaction.
President Nixon instructed the White House operator to facilitate a previously interrupted telephone call with his close friend and confidant, Charles G. “Bebe” Rebozo. The operator confirmed that Rebozo was available, and the President directed that the connection be made immediately. The brief exchange served solely as an administrative coordination to resume communication with Rebozo.
President Richard Nixon spoke with his close confidant Bebe Rebozo regarding personal matters. The conversation lasted less than three minutes and consisted entirely of withdrawn content. No substantive policy discussions or administrative decisions were recorded in this exchange.
Alexander P. Butterfield utilized the White House operator to place a call to Toni Sidley. The brief exchange primarily concerned the administrative task of arranging for Sidley to retrieve a specific item from Butterfield's office. The conversation successfully concluded with Sidley agreeing to collect the item.
President Nixon and Secretary of State William P. Rogers discussed the strategic importance of improving relations with Latin American nations to balance the administration’s focus on upcoming diplomatic initiatives in China, the Soviet Union, and elsewhere. Nixon emphasized a personal desire to engage with Latin American leaders, noting that the region had been neglected compared to other international priorities. Rogers was tasked with investigating potential opportunities for a presidential visit, specifically suggesting a trip to Paraguay to meet with Alfredo Stroessner.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to facilitate an urgent communication with Attorney General John N. Mitchell. The brief exchange served as a logistical request to initiate a phone call between the two officials. No substantive policy matters were discussed during this specific interaction.
President Nixon and Attorney General John Mitchell discuss the ongoing search for Supreme Court nominees, specifically evaluating potential candidates such as David Dyer, Mildred L. Lillie, and Hershel H. Friday. They review the political viability of these candidates, including the necessity of securing support from key Senate figures like James O. Eastland and John L. McClellan. The conversation concludes with Nixon urging Mitchell to finalize the list of nominees, with Mitchell pledging to deliver a formal package of candidates before the end of the week.
President Nixon instructed the White House operator to place an outgoing telephone call to Secretary of the Treasury John B. Connally. The brief exchange served as a logistical bridge to facilitate direct communication between the President and his Treasury Secretary. No further policy discussions or substantive developments occurred during this administrative interaction.
President Nixon and Treasury Secretary John B. Connally discussed the communications strategy for an upcoming policy announcement to ensure maximum media control and public impact. Nixon directed Connally to skip the initial technical briefing in favor of a high-profile, live press conference scheduled for the following day to preempt criticism from political opponents. This tactical approach was designed to secure prime-time news dominance and position Connally as the authoritative voice on the administration's economic agenda.
President Nixon initiated a brief telephone communication through the White House operator to contact Secretary of the Treasury John B. Connally. The interaction served solely as a procedural request to establish a connection with the Secretary. No substantive policy discussions or decisions occurred during this brief administrative exchange.
President Nixon and Treasury Secretary John B. Connally share a brief, informal exchange regarding a piece of novelty currency presented to Connally by the Veterans of Foreign Wars. The two discuss the visual design and cleverness of the item, which appears to be a split or modified dollar bill designed to look like a much larger denomination. No policy decisions were made during this social call.
President Nixon and Secretary of the Treasury John B. Connally exchanged brief pleasantries regarding novelty currency received from the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW). Connally initiated the call to express personal gratitude to the President for facilitating the gift. The exchange served as a social gesture between the two officials rather than a substantive policy discussion.
President Nixon initiates a request through the White House operator to place a telephone call to Congressman Richard H. Poff. This brief administrative exchange serves to facilitate direct communication between the President and the Congressman. No substantive policy discussions occur during this brief operator-assisted connection.
President Nixon speaks with Representative Richard H. Poff to discuss Poff’s decision to decline a nomination to the Supreme Court. Nixon expresses support for Poff’s withdrawal, acknowledging that a difficult confirmation process could have hindered his legislative initiatives, including foreign policy with China and his economic agenda. The President reaffirms his intent to appoint conservative justices in the mold of Warren Burger and Harry Blackmun to the Court.
President Nixon instructed the White House operator to manage an incoming communication from Charles W. Colson. He requested that the operator have Colson return the call in approximately five minutes. The interaction served as a brief administrative coordination regarding the President's immediate scheduling priorities.
President Nixon initiates a brief request for the White House operator to connect him with special counsel Charles W. Colson. The call serves as a logistical directive to facilitate direct communication between the President and a key advisor. No further substantive discussion occurs during this exchange.
President Nixon and Charles W. Colson discussed the political landscape in the Senate, specifically concerning upcoming votes on a federal pay raise and the administration's ability to block or compromise on legislation. The two analyzed the motivations of Democratic rivals, including Hubert Humphrey, Edmund Muskie, and Edward Kennedy, while evaluating the potential impact of their public comments and media perception on Nixon's administration. They also reviewed recent polling data from Louis Harris and George Gallup, and discussed the economic outlook, particularly the upcoming unemployment and wholesale price figures and their influence on labor relations.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to place an outgoing call to George E. Allen. The brief exchange served solely as a request for the operator to facilitate this connection. No further policy discussions or significant developments were recorded during the interaction.
President Richard Nixon engaged in a brief, personal telephone conversation with George E. Allen. Due to the withdrawal of the majority of the recording for personal reasons, no substantive policy or political matters are documented. The brief duration and restricted nature of the transcript indicate a private interaction rather than an official presidential briefing.
President Nixon instructed the White House operator to place an outgoing call to Congressman Gerald R. Ford. This brief exchange served as a logistical step to facilitate direct communication between the President and the House Minority Leader. No further substantive discussion occurred during this connection.
President Nixon initiated a brief telephone communication with the White House operator to place an outgoing call to Harry S. Dent. This brief interaction served as a logistical request to facilitate direct contact with a key political advisor. No substantive policy matters were discussed during this connection attempt.
President Nixon coordinated with the White House operator to facilitate communication with Gerald R. Ford regarding his morning schedule at the Capitol. The discussion centered on determining Ford's availability at his office by 9:45 a.m. to schedule a potential meeting or breakfast engagement. The operator was instructed to secure the connection once Ford returned to his office.
President Nixon coordinated with the White House operator to facilitate communication with Harry S. Dent. The operator confirmed that Dent was en route to his office and that a message had been left for him to address upon his arrival. This brief exchange served as a logistical check-in regarding Dent’s availability for contact.
President Nixon instructed the White House operator to place an outgoing call to Senator Barry M. Goldwater. This brief administrative exchange served as the precursor to a subsequent substantive policy discussion between the two men. No further conversation occurred during this specific recording segment.
President Nixon and Harry S. Dent discuss ongoing negotiations regarding textile trade agreements with Japan and Taiwan, specifically addressing the need to prevent the State Department from undermining the October 15th deadline. Additionally, the pair consults on a potential campaign contribution from John Rollins. Nixon explicitly directs Dent to ensure that all financial discussions are handled by John Mitchell or H. R. Haldeman to maintain the President's personal distance from the solicitation.
President Nixon and Congressman Gerald Ford discuss a recent legislative victory and the political fallout surrounding the withdrawal of Richard H. Poff from consideration. Ford praises the effectiveness of the White House staff, specifically Charles Colson, in pressuring the Chamber of Commerce regarding federal pay raise legislation. The conversation concludes with Nixon agreeing to call Senator Hugh Scott to ensure firm support for the administration's position in the Senate.
Senator Barry Goldwater called President Nixon to express support for the President’s recent political rhetoric, specifically targeting Senator Edward Kennedy’s comments on Communism. The two discussed the potential 1972 presidential ambitions of Hubert Humphrey and the political damage done to Kennedy. Nixon also affirmed his commitment to appointing two conservative justices to the Supreme Court, highlighting William Rehnquist as a potential candidate despite potential pushback from the American Bar Association.
President Nixon initiates a call to the White House operator to be connected with Congressman David N. Henderson of North Carolina. This brief administrative interaction serves as the preliminary step for the President to communicate directly with the Congressman. No further substantive policy matters are addressed in this particular exchange.
President Nixon spoke with Representative David N. Henderson to express appreciation for his legislative support and to discuss strategy for upcoming votes in the Senate. The President vowed to pressure Senate Minority Leader Hugh Scott to prevent opposition to the administration's tax bill and noted his intent to announce Phase II economic plans soon. Additionally, the two discussed hurricane damage in North Carolina and made a lighthearted agreement to attend a college football game between Duke and the University of North Carolina.
President Nixon instructed the White House operator to place a telephone call to Senator Hugh Scott. This brief communication served as a logistical request to initiate direct contact with the Senate Minority Leader. No further substantive policy matters were discussed during this specific exchange.
President Nixon and Henry Kissinger discuss the scheduling and arrival of Senate Minority Leader Hugh Scott at the White House. The conversation focuses on coordinating this meeting as the President instructs Kissinger to maintain ongoing efforts regarding the logistics of Scott's visit. This brief exchange serves to manage the President's immediate morning agenda and ensures the senator's arrival is handled appropriately.
President Nixon consulted with Senate Republican Leader Hugh Scott to ensure a pending federal pay bill would not pass the Senate ahead of the President’s scheduled Phase II economic announcement. Nixon emphasized that a legislative defeat would undermine his policy rollout and negatively impact labor union relations. Scott assured the President that he would conduct an accurate vote count and initiate a filibuster if necessary to block the measure.
President Nixon instructed the White House operator to place a telephone call to speechwriter Raymond K. Price, Jr. This brief administrative interaction served as the initiation of a direct communication line between the President and a key member of his writing staff. No further discussion or substantive policy matters were recorded during this brief exchange.
President Nixon instructed Raymond K. Price, Jr. to compile letters from citizens who are experiencing financial hardship due to the wage and price freeze but remain supportive of the policy. The President intended to use these anecdotes in an upcoming speech to illustrate the public's willingness to prioritize national interest over personal gain. Price was tasked with identifying several representative excerpts from working-class individuals, such as labor workers, to serve as impactful examples for the audience.
President Nixon instructed the White House operator to contact two members of his writing staff to facilitate immediate meetings. He requested that William L. Safire be directed to the Executive Office Building and asked for a follow-up call to be placed to Raymond K. Price, Jr. This brief exchange served to coordinate presidential speechwriting and communication efforts.
President Nixon directs Raymond Price to incorporate anecdotal support into an upcoming announcement regarding the administration's economic policies. By highlighting brief, representative examples from diverse citizens—such as a Los Angeles woman and a Texas teacher—Nixon aims to demonstrate widespread public willingness to prioritize the national interest. Price is tasked with project-managing the selection and integration of these testimonials to ensure the message remains concise and impactful.
President Nixon initiates a brief telephone exchange with the White House operator to request a connection to Press Secretary Ronald L. Ziegler. The call serves as an administrative bridge to facilitate direct communication with his press office. No further substantive discussion occurs during this specific recording segment.
President Nixon and Press Secretary Ronald Ziegler coordinate the rollout of upcoming announcements, specifically focusing on the timing of a presidential speech and the handling of the West Coast dock strike via a Taft-Hartley injunction. They discuss the strategic sequencing of media briefings regarding legislative leader meetings, a cabinet meeting, and a press conference for Treasury Secretary John B. Connally. Nixon instructs Ziegler to keep the duration of his upcoming address vague to maintain the perception of a major, high-stakes statement.
President Nixon instructed the White House operator to place an outgoing call to speechwriter William L. Safire. The primary purpose of this communication was to establish contact with Safire for further discussion. No substantive policy matters or additional instructions were recorded during this brief administrative request.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to initiate a telephone call to speechwriter and aide Raymond K. Price, Jr. The brief exchange served as a procedural request to facilitate communication between the President and his staff member. No further substantive discussion took place during this specific call.
President Nixon and speechwriter William Safire discussed adjustments to the President's upcoming schedule to accommodate his departure time. Nixon requested that a previously planned meeting be moved to 4:00 pm to ensure it concluded before he needed to leave at 5:30 pm. The brief call concluded with both parties confirming the new time and expressing satisfaction with the progress of their ongoing work.
President Nixon instructed speechwriter Raymond K. Price, Jr. to incorporate specific public feedback regarding the administration’s wage and price freeze into an upcoming address. The President requested that the draft feature a diverse array of examples from thousands of letters, highlighting support from various demographics such as union members, housewives, and retirees. This effort aimed to demonstrate broad, grassroots approval for the economic policy through a punchy and representative narrative.
President Nixon instructed the White House operator to place an outgoing call to Congressman H.R. Gross of Iowa. This administrative exchange served as the precursor to a direct political consultation between the President and the Representative. No further discussion occurred during this brief segment.
President Nixon called Representative H. R. Gross to express his appreciation for Gross's effective parliamentary maneuver in the House, which contributed to a significant legislative victory for the administration. Gross explained the tactical use of a quorum call and inquiry to catch the opposition by surprise despite intense labor union pressure. The two also discussed strategy for an upcoming Senate vote, with the President encouraging Hugh Scott to utilize filibuster tactics if necessary to block unfavorable outcomes.
President Nixon requested that the White House operator place a call to his speechwriter, William L. Safire. This brief exchange served solely as a logistical directive to facilitate direct communication with a key staff member. No further substantive discussion took place between the President and the operator.
President Nixon consults with speechwriter William Safire regarding the inclusion of legislative updates in an upcoming Phase II economic address. Nixon directs Safire to incorporate a segment urging the Senate to act promptly on a tax program already passed by the House, highlighting its potential for job creation. This addition serves to reinforce the administration's momentum on the "three-front program" of restraining prices, creating jobs, and stabilizing the dollar.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to facilitate a telephone connection with Alexander P. Butterfield. The brief exchange served as a routine administrative request to initiate communication with a staff member. No further policy or substantive matters were discussed during this specific call.
President Nixon and John Ehrlichman discuss the growing political pressure to address federal busing mandates, noting that the issue has become a significant concern in states like Michigan and Tennessee. They deliberate on potential legislative responses, including the possibility of a constitutional amendment versus other policy interventions during upcoming House debates on school aid. The conversation concludes with a directive for Ehrlichman to continue coordinating with John Mitchell to finalize a strategy by the end of the week.
President Nixon and H.R. Haldeman reviewed and adjusted the President’s upcoming schedule to better accommodate Secretary John Connally's preparations for a press conference and to optimize the format of Cabinet and legislative leader meetings. They decided to cancel an unproductive Friday session, opting instead to consolidate updates on the Cost of Living Council’s Phase Two policies and foreign policy summit preparations into a Tuesday afternoon block. Additionally, they coordinated a meeting with Senator Russell Long to discuss pending legislative business.
President Nixon instructed Alexander P. Butterfield to reschedule a planned Cabinet meeting from Friday to 4:30 p.m. on the following Tuesday. This adjustment was made specifically to accommodate the schedule of Treasury Secretary John Connally. Butterfield confirmed that he had already coordinated the change with Chief of Staff H.R. Haldeman.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to facilitate a telephone call to First Lady Pat Nixon. The brief interaction served as a formal request to connect the President with his wife. No policy matters or significant administrative decisions were discussed during this exchange.
President Nixon held a brief telephone conversation with First Lady Pat Nixon. The discussion was classified as a personal matter, as indicated by the withdrawal of the content from the public record. No substantive policy or administrative developments resulted from this brief exchange.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to facilitate a telephone connection with his personal secretary, Rose Mary Woods. The brief exchange served as a routine administrative request to reach a key member of his staff. No further substantive policy matters or decisions were discussed during this brief communication.
President Nixon checked in on Rose Mary Woods’ recovery from illness and coordinated their upcoming schedule. The discussion centered on Woods' potential assistance with the President's speech preparation, which Nixon suggested could be handled by Marjorie P. Acker if Woods remained fatigued. They also addressed a pending dinner invitation from First Lady Pat Nixon, with the President advising Woods to prioritize her health over these professional and social obligations.
President Nixon initiates a brief telephone exchange with the White House operator to request a connection to Charles W. Colson. This administrative interaction serves as a bridge for the President to consult with one of his key advisors. No substantive policy matters are discussed, as the call functions solely as a logistical request for an outgoing communication.
President Nixon and Charles Colson reviewed positive economic indicators, including wholesale price drops and stock market gains, to assess the success of the administration's wage-price freeze and upcoming Phase II announcements. They also discussed legislative strategy regarding a tax package and the Mathias Amendment in the Senate, agreeing to stall if necessary to secure a favorable outcome. Additionally, Colson reported on polling data from Albert Sindlinger and Louis Harris, which indicated that public confidence in the President’s economic leadership remained strong and that union leader George Meany’s opposition was negatively impacting his standing among labor members.
President Nixon instructed the White House operator to contact speechwriter William Safire. The purpose of this call was to request Safire's immediate presence at the White House. The operator confirmed the directive and prepared to relay the message to Safire's office in the Executive Office Building.
President Nixon initiates a brief telephone exchange with the White House operator to request a formal connection to Treasury Secretary John B. Connally. This call serves as an administrative bridge to facilitate direct communication between the President and the Secretary. No further policy discussions or substantive developments occur during this brief interaction.
President Nixon and John Connally coordinate the final review process for an upcoming economic speech draft prepared by William Safire. Nixon outlines a restricted vetting procedure involving only Connally, George Shultz, Herbert Stein, and a limited contribution from Arthur Burns regarding interest rates. The President emphasizes keeping the review circle small to ensure efficiency, tasking Connally with reviewing the document after Safire delivers it.
President Nixon initiated a brief telephone call through the White House operator to contact Charles W. Colson. The conversation includes an unidentified speaker, likely William L. Safire, participating in the background. The primary action taken during this short exchange was the formal request to connect the President with Colson.
President Nixon and Charles Colson discuss a significant surge in the stock market, which Colson attributes to the passage of a tax bill and the positive anticipation surrounding the President's upcoming Phase II economic policy speech. The two also verify positive data regarding wholesale prices, noting a rare decline that provides favorable optics for the administration's economic efforts. Colson reports that speechwriter William Safire is incorporating this favorable pricing data into the President's scheduled remarks.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to facilitate a personal telephone call to his daughter, Tricia Nixon Cox. This brief communication served solely as a logistical request to establish a connection with a family member. No policy matters or official administrative business were conducted during this interaction.
President Nixon and his daughter, Tricia Nixon Cox, engaged in a private telephone conversation. The entire duration of the call was marked as a withdrawn personal item. Consequently, no substantive policy matters or official developments were recorded or disclosed for public review.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to place an outgoing call to Nellie L. Yates. This brief interaction served solely as a logistical request for the operator to connect the President to his intended party. No substantive policy matters or further developments were discussed during the exchange.
President Nixon communicated with the White House operator to facilitate contact with Nellie L. Yates. The operator informed the President that Yates was currently in transit, and they agreed to coordinate a follow-up call once she arrived home. This brief exchange served as an administrative arrangement to bridge communication between the President and Yates.
President Nixon and William Safire discussed the status of an economic speech draft, with Safire confirming that the document had been reviewed and finalized without significant revisions. The President invited Safire to the White House from the Executive Office Building to review the work in person. This brief exchange served to coordinate the finalization and presentation of the administration's upcoming economic policy messaging.
President Nixon placed a brief social call to Nellie L. Yates to wish her a pleasant vacation prior to her departure for Europe. During the conversation, Yates outlined her extensive travel itinerary, which included stops in London, Zurich, Austria, Italy, Morocco, and Portugal. The exchange concluded with Yates confirming that the President's ongoing work on an upcoming speech was progressing well.
President Nixon initiates a brief request for the White House operator to place a telephone call to Marjorie P. Acker. The interaction serves solely as a logistical bridge to connect the President with his intended party. No substantive policy matters or further developments occur during this brief exchange.
President Nixon contacted his staff via Marjorie P. Acker to request an urgent communication from speechwriter William Safire. The purpose of the call was to ensure Safire would reach out to the President immediately upon his arrival at his current location. This brief exchange served to facilitate direct contact between the President and his advisor regarding an unspecified pending matter.
President Nixon instructed the White House operator to place a telephone call to speechwriter William L. Safire. The brief interaction served solely to facilitate this communication. No further substantive discussion occurred during the recorded segment.
President Nixon and William Safire discussed revisions to a speech regarding Phase II economic controls, specifically focusing on how to address corporate profits without alarming the business community. Nixon insisted on narrowing the language to target only "exorbitant" or "windfall" profits, ensuring that the Price Commission would not be perceived as having broad regulatory authority to monitor all business earnings. Consequently, they decided to strike several paragraphs and soften the rhetoric surrounding mandatory controls on dividends and interest to avoid unnecessary political or economic friction.
President Nixon directs the White House operator to contact speechwriter William Safire to arrange a meeting at the Executive Office Building. This brief administrative directive highlights the President's efforts to coordinate his communications staff for upcoming business. No further policy matters or substantive discussions were addressed during this brief call.
President Nixon instructed the White House operator to connect Treasury Secretary John B. Connally with speechwriter William Safire. This administrative request was intended to facilitate communication between the two men regarding Safire's schedule. No further policy or strategic discussions were recorded in this brief exchange.
William Safire consulted Secretary of the Treasury John Connally regarding revisions to a presidential speech draft concerning windfall profits and the Price Commission's regulatory approach. The participants agreed to remove a contentious line regarding unfair profits, replacing it with a policy mandate requiring businesses to pass cost savings directly to consumers. Connally confirmed his approval of the new language, noting that the revised messaging would likely avoid public controversy.
President Nixon initiates a request to the White House operator to place an outgoing call to Secretary of the Treasury John B. Connally. The brief exchange serves as a logistical bridge to facilitate direct communication between the President and his Treasury Secretary. No substantive policy discussions occur, as the conversation is limited to the operator's fulfillment of the connection request.
President Nixon instructed the White House operator to contact Secretary of the Treasury John B. Connally, who was currently testifying before Congress. Nixon emphasized that the message was not urgent and explicitly directed the operator not to interrupt the Secretary's testimony or require an immediate callback. The President decided to postpone the communication until later in the day or the following day to avoid disrupting Connally's official duties.
President Nixon directed the White House operator to place a telephone call to Daniel P. Moynihan. The operator advised that Moynihan was likely reachable at either the United Nations or Harvard University. No substantive policy discussions occurred, as the exchange focused solely on locating and connecting with the advisor.
President Nixon and Daniel P. Moynihan discussed a wide range of sensitive topics, including racial differences in intelligence and governance, social policy, and the efficacy of government education programs. Nixon emphasized his belief that while certain inherent differences might exist between groups, a leader must publicly project a commitment to equal opportunity to avoid fueling social discord. The two also addressed the crisis in East Pakistan, with Nixon requesting Moynihan’s continued analysis, and touched upon upcoming diplomatic efforts and the status of various administration legislative initiatives.
President Nixon instructed the White House operator to connect him via telephone to Attorney General John N. Mitchell. The brief exchange served as a logistical request to initiate a direct line of communication with the Attorney General. No substantive policy matters were discussed during this connection attempt.
President Nixon instructed Attorney General John Mitchell to launch an aggressive investigation into the Los Angeles Times for potential immigration violations, specifically regarding the hiring of undocumented workers. Targeting publisher Otis Chandler, Nixon demanded a review of Chandler's personal staff to see if his gardener was an undocumented immigrant. The President emphasized that he wanted this directive carried out immediately and expected a formal report on the findings.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to facilitate an urgent telephone connection with Attorney General John N. Mitchell. The brief exchange served as a routine administrative request to bridge communication between the President and the Department of Justice. No further substantive policy matters were discussed during this operator-assisted routing call.
President Nixon directs Attorney General John Mitchell to purge specific personnel within the Immigration and Naturalization Service, specifically demanding the immediate removal of Rosenberg for unauthorized media appearances and challenging the loyalty of Raymond F. Farrell. Nixon expresses frustration over leaks regarding his San Clemente property and demands stricter bureaucratic discipline to counter political opposition. Furthermore, the President informs Mitchell that he has instructed Treasury Secretary John Connally to initiate income tax investigations against the Chandler family and those targeting Billy Graham.
President Nixon and Federal Reserve Chairman Arthur Burns discuss the communication strategy and implementation details for Phase II of the administration's economic program. They coordinate on messaging regarding interest rates and dividends, with Nixon emphasizing that Burns' involvement is essential to provide the necessary moral authority and impact. They further agree on the necessity of requesting standby controls from Congress to preempt political pressure from legislators like Wright Patman and John McClellan.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to request a telephone connection with First Lady Pat Nixon. The brief interaction served solely as a functional bridge to facilitate personal communication between the President and his wife. No policy matters or administrative decisions were addressed during this exchange.
President Richard Nixon and First Lady Pat Nixon coordinate their respective schedules, specifically focusing on upcoming social obligations and White House church services. The President decides to bypass a wedding reception for Helen Thomas to avoid excessive public exposure, delegating the attendance to their daughter Tricia and her husband, Edward Cox. Additionally, they discuss streamlining the receiving line protocols for future church services to manage the President's time more efficiently.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to initiate a telephone call to speechwriter William L. Safire. The interaction served as a logistical bridge to connect the President with his aide for an unspecified purpose. No further substantive discussion occurred during this brief request.
President Nixon consulted with William Safire to check on the progress of a draft for an upcoming Phase II economic policy speech. Safire confirmed that the document was in the final stages of proofreading and would be delivered to the President immediately. Nixon emphasized the urgency of the delivery to ensure he received the materials in a timely manner.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to place an outgoing call to speechwriter William L. Safire. The brief interaction served exclusively as a procedural request to initiate this communication. No further substantive policy matters or decisions were discussed during this exchange.
President Nixon and speechwriter William Safire discuss the strategy for an upcoming Phase II economic speech, specifically focusing on how to manage the release of accompanying letters to the press. Nixon instructs Safire to withhold the letters from the prepared text to maintain a spontaneous appearance, preferring they emerge as a secondary story. Regarding a report from George Shultz on labor cooperation, Nixon decides against including a reference to George Meany’s support, choosing instead to let labor leaders speak for themselves to avoid potential public contradiction.
President Nixon directs the White House operator to place an outgoing call to speechwriter William L. Safire. The brief interaction serves solely as a logistical request to initiate contact with Safire. No further substantive policy discussions occur during this exchange.
President Richard M. Nixon and speechwriter William L. Safire reviewed a draft of the President's upcoming Phase II speech concerning economic policy. They focused on refining specific phrasing regarding the anti-inflation campaign, specifically debating the phonetic clarity and rhetorical impact of the words "launched" versus "began." Ultimately, they agreed to replace "launched" with "began" to improve the delivery and flow of the opening line.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to place a telephone call to speechwriter William L. Safire. The conversation was purely procedural, serving as a brief request to facilitate communication between the President and his aide. No substantive policy discussions or decisions occurred during this brief interaction.
President Nixon and speechwriter William Safire discuss refinements to the upcoming Phase II economic policy speech, specifically focusing on the language surrounding wage and price controls. They agree to replace the phrase "inflationary pressures ease up" with "brought under control" to project a stronger message. Furthermore, Nixon decides to ad-lib a statement emphasizing his commitment to ending these government controls as soon as they are no longer necessary to prevent them from becoming a permanent fixture of American life.
President Nixon instructed the White House operator to terminate a pending telephone call. This brief exchange reflects the President's administrative oversight regarding his outgoing communications. No substantive policy matters were discussed, and the call was successfully cancelled per his request.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to place a personal telephone call to Marjorie P. Acker. This brief administrative exchange served solely to facilitate a connection with the requested individual. No further policy or political discussions occurred during the brief communication.
President Nixon calls Marjorie P. Acker to coordinate a brief meeting at the White House. The discussion centers on the review and integration of specific text edits and inserts into a draft document Acker has prepared. Acker agrees to bring her annotated copy to the President's office to finalize the revisions.
President Nixon consulted with speechwriter William Safire regarding the drafting of an upcoming speech on Phase II economic policies. The discussion centered on the political risks of incorporating a proposed phrase about "price reduction psychology" and "windfall profits" to combat inflation. Fearing that opponents and labor unions might weaponize the language, Nixon and Safire ultimately decided to adopt a more ambiguous, "fuzzier" presentation for the address.
President Nixon and speechwriter William Safire reviewed final revisions for a major upcoming address concerning the administration's Phase II economic policies. The discussion focused on refining specific phrasing regarding wholesale prices and business cost-savings to ensure the message was clear and firm for the public. Nixon emphasized that the policy must apply equitably across all sectors and expressed indifference toward potential short-term volatility in the stock market, which he characterized as neurotic.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to facilitate a telephone call to Clark MacGregor. The brief exchange served as an administrative request to connect the President with his Congressional Relations director. No further policy discussions occurred during this specific interaction.
President Nixon and Clark MacGregor discuss the administration's recent legislative successes, specifically a Senate vote on federal pay and House passage of a tax bill, which serve as positive momentum for the upcoming Phase II economic policy announcement. The President outlines his strategy for an upcoming meeting with Senator Russell Long to expedite tax legislation and pressure the Senate to act more decisively on his broader domestic agenda. MacGregor confirms his plans to attend a Midwest Republican Conference in Indiana, where he will promote the administration’s legislative programs and the President's vision for government reform.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to request a telephone connection with Charles W. Colson. This brief administrative exchange served solely to facilitate communication between the President and his special counsel. The interaction concluded once the operator acknowledged the request to initiate the call.
President Nixon and Charles Colson reviewed the administration's political and economic momentum ahead of a televised address regarding the Phase II transition of his New Economic Policy. They discussed the positive impact of Nixon's recent decision to invoke the Taft-Hartley Act in response to the West Coast dock strike and noted favorable polling trends indicating strong public support for the administration's inflation-fighting measures. Colson also updated the President on efforts to politicize recent comments made by Senator Edward Kennedy and confirmed that they were successfully managing expectations for the upcoming wage and price restraint program.
This recording consists of a brief, twenty-three-second segment of a telephone connection that failed to materialize. No substantive dialogue or administrative decisions occurred during this brief engagement. The entry serves solely as a record of an unsuccessful attempt to initiate a call.