Nixon White House Tapes › Tape 176
Nixon White House Tape 176 (August 16, 1972 – August 19, 1972)
10 conversations · Camp David Study Desk · about 14 min of released audio
Featuring Nixon, Cox, Haldeman, Sanchez
President Nixon consulted with his daughter, Tricia Nixon Cox, to coordinate her upcoming political appearance at the Illinois State Fair on Governor's Day. They discussed the specific content of her planned speech, which was intended to highlight agricultural issues, consumer spending, and the President's personal history with the state. Additionally, the pair touched upon broader campaign logistics, including Julie Nixon Eisenhower’s itinerary and the activities of Democratic opposition figure Sargent Shriver.
President Nixon initiated a brief telephonic communication with the Camp David operator to request an outbound call to his daughter, Tricia Nixon Cox. This interaction served a strictly personal administrative purpose to facilitate the President's private communication from his retreat. No policy matters or official government business were addressed during this exchange.
President Nixon consulted with his daughter, Tricia Nixon Cox, regarding her upcoming speech at the Illinois State Fair. They discussed strategies to engage young voters and increase overall voter turnout, specifically emphasizing the role of the 'silent majority' in supporting the President's reelection. The conversation focused on effective messaging to mobilize political interest and secure support in key demographics.
President Nixon and Tricia Nixon Cox discussed Tricia's recent campaign appearance at the Illinois State Fair and the political reception she received. They contrasted the local public support for the President against the lackluster crowds reported at Senator George McGovern's recent events in Wisconsin. Additionally, the pair analyzed the core themes of the upcoming Republican National Convention, specifically focusing on how the President should contrast his record on foreign policy and economics against McGovern's platform.
President Nixon consulted with his staff and his daughter, Tricia Nixon Cox, to refine the themes for his upcoming Republican National Convention acceptance speech. The discussion focused on establishing a tone similar to a State of the Union address, emphasizing national unity over political division. Central to the draft were arguments against the use of quotas and the promotion of a 'new majority' that transcends traditional partisan affiliations.
President Nixon consulted with his daughter, Tricia Nixon Cox, regarding his upcoming Republican Party acceptance speech. Tricia conveyed advice from her husband, Edward R. F. Cox, specifically suggesting a linguistic shift to emphasize "we" versus "they" rhetoric. This brief exchange focused on refining the tone and framing of the President's address.
President Nixon contacted the Camp David operator to initiate a telephone call to his Chief of Staff, H.R. Haldeman. This brief administrative interaction served as a logistical request to establish communication with his primary advisor. No substantive policy matters were discussed during this request.
President Nixon and H.R. Haldeman discuss the inclusion of the Tanya Savicheva story in the President's upcoming acceptance speech, debating whether it should be used following a similar presentation in a convention film. Nixon expresses frustration with his writing staff's desire to minimize the emotional impact of the story, arguing that the repetition of such narratives is essential for effective communication. Ultimately, Nixon decides to proceed with the inclusion of the story, dismissing concerns that its repetition would be poorly received by the public or the press.
President Nixon contacted the Camp David operator to facilitate an urgent communication with his Chief of Staff, H.R. Haldeman. This brief administrative interaction served as a logistical step to bridge the President with his key advisor. No substantive policy discussions occurred during this exchange.
President Nixon and H.R. Haldeman coordinated the logistics for a meeting with Henry Kissinger and Secretary of State William P. Rogers at Camp David. The discussion also focused on a tax investigation involving Lawrence F. O'Brien, Jr., specifically regarding payments O'Brien and his son received from Howard Hughes. Haldeman confirmed that O'Brien’s request for a postponement was denied and that administration officials, including Roger Barth, were actively reviewing O'Brien's financial records for political leverage.