Nixon White House Tapes › Tape 235
Nixon White House Tape 235 (December 9, 1972 – December 10, 1972)
26 conversations · Camp David Hard Wire · about 51 min of released audio
Featuring Nixon, Eisenhower, Sanchez, Drown, Nixon
President Richard Nixon met with his daughter, Julie Nixon Eisenhower, for a private conversation at the Aspen Lodge during their stay at Camp David. As the content of this discussion was entirely withheld for personal privacy reasons, no specific political or administrative decisions were documented. The meeting served as a familial interaction between the President and his daughter.
President Nixon and his daughter, Julie Nixon Eisenhower, met at Camp David to discuss the President's upcoming consultation with Press Secretary Ron Ziegler. Julie encouraged her father to solicit Ziegler's private perspective on an unspecified proposal or idea. The President agreed to speak with Ziegler and keep his daughter informed of the outcome.
President Nixon instructed the Camp David operator to contact the police. This brief directive served as the entirety of the recorded exchange. No further context or details regarding the nature of the request were captured on the recording.
President Nixon and Charles W. Colson discussed strategies for consolidating political power and marginalizing the traditional Washington establishment. Nixon emphasized the importance of building an alternative 'kitchen cabinet' of advisors to bypass established legal and media firms, specifically instructing Colson to coordinate with Charlie Walker. The conversation also touched on the administration's efforts to cultivate support among the working class through targeted appointments and the ongoing goal of undermining the credibility of major media outlets, particularly CBS.
Julie Nixon Eisenhower met with Helene Drown and William Hirsch at the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David to coordinate logistics and movement. The discussion centered on transit arrangements, specifically the readiness of the President's car and the group's planned walk toward Laurel Lodge. The meeting concluded with the participants preparing to depart for these locations.
First Lady Pat Nixon met with her close friend Helene Drown at the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David for a private discussion. The entirety of the recorded segment was classified as a personal returnable item and subsequently withdrawn from the public record. Consequently, no information regarding the specific topics or decisions discussed is available for historical analysis.
First Lady Pat Nixon met with Helene Drown and Julie Nixon Eisenhower at Camp David to coordinate communications and schedule follow-ups. The brief discussion primarily addressed a telephone message regarding Herbert G. Klein, with Mrs. Nixon noting a request for a return call. The meeting concluded with Mrs. Nixon and Mrs. Drown departing the lodge shortly thereafter.
President Nixon contacted the Camp David operator to facilitate a telephone call to his special counsel, Charles W. Colson. The interaction served as a brief administrative bridge to connect the President with his advisor. No substantive policy discussions occurred during this exchange as the operator worked to establish the connection.
President Nixon and his valet, Manolo Sanchez, coordinated the logistics for beverages to be served during an upcoming social gathering at Camp David. The discussion focused on selecting an appropriate wine from the available inventory, with Sanchez confirming that he had secured additional stock for the President's guests. The exchange concluded with the determination to reserve the German wine specifically for the event attendees.
President Nixon and Charles Colson met at Camp David to discuss political strategy and public relations regarding the Democratic Party and media figures. The conversation includes discussions on political messaging, the potential neutralization of political opponents, and general administrative staffing concerns. While the dialogue is frequently interrupted by background noise and commentary on a televised football game, the two focused on maintaining an aggressive posture toward their critics.
President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman meet at Camp David to discuss staffing, public relations strategies, and the integration of Julie Nixon into official social roles to bolster the administration's image. The pair also engages in casual conversation regarding political appointments and professional football, highlighting the President's desire to leverage family members for political optics. No definitive personnel decisions are finalized, but they agree on the potential positive impact of Julie’s increased public presence.
President Nixon met with his personal aide, Manolo Sanchez, at Camp David to discuss personal preferences regarding wine selections. During the brief exchange, the President complimented a specific wine and instructed Sanchez to order additional cases for his stock. The conversation concluded with the two men briefly discussing the President's transition from white to red wine for health considerations.
President Richard Nixon met with his longtime valet, Manolo Sanchez, at the Aspen Lodge during a stay at Camp David. The interaction, which occurs primarily within a withdrawn segment, reflects the personal dynamic between the President and his personal staff member. No policy-related developments or substantive administrative decisions were captured in the available record of this brief meeting.
President Nixon and his daughter, Julie Nixon Eisenhower, gathered at the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David to watch a televised professional football game. The pair engaged in informal conversation regarding the unfolding drama of the Washington Redskins versus Dallas Cowboys matchup, noting the Redskins' significant comeback. The discussion remained focused exclusively on the sports event, serving as a brief period of personal leisure for the President.
President Nixon met with his longtime valet Manolo Sanchez at Camp David to discuss personal matters and leisure activities. The brief exchange focused specifically on the ongoing Washington Redskins football game and its current score. No major policy decisions or political developments were addressed during this informal interaction.
President Nixon met with his daughter, Julie Nixon Eisenhower, at the Aspen Lodge in Camp David to discuss personal scheduling arrangements. The conversation focused on coordination for an upcoming event or commitment, with the President encouraging Julie to proceed without him. The brief exchange concludes with an agreement for the President to join her shortly thereafter.
President Nixon met with his personal valet, Manolo Sanchez, at Camp David to manage the arrangement of his study desk. The two discussed the placement of specific personal items, including books, candy, and a reference to Julie Nixon Eisenhower. The brief interaction focused exclusively on these logistical and domestic arrangements within the private workspace.
President Nixon met with his personal valet, Manolo Sanchez, at Camp David to discuss logistical arrangements for the evening. The discussion focused on furniture placement within the lodge and coordinating a movie screening for Julie Nixon Eisenhower. Nixon also indicated he would be occupied with telephone calls to H.R. Haldeman before potentially joining the movie.
President Nixon met with his personal valet, Manolo Sanchez, at Camp David to discuss personal logistics and evening arrangements. The conversation focused on the President's eyeglasses and the scheduling of a movie. No significant policy decisions were recorded during this informal encounter.
President Richard Nixon and his daughter, Julie Nixon Eisenhower, met informally at Camp David to discuss personal matters. The conversation was largely private, with significant portions restricted from public release due to their personal nature. No major policy decisions or administrative actions were recorded during this brief family engagement.
President Nixon held an informal meeting with his personal valet, Manolo Sanchez, at the Aspen Lodge study during a retreat at Camp David. The discussion remained private and personal, serving as a brief check-in during the President's stay. No significant policy decisions or administrative actions were recorded as outcomes of this interaction.
President Nixon requested that the Camp David operator connect him to Carol Kennedy via telephone. This brief interaction served as a logistical attempt to initiate a private communication. No further substantive policy matters or political developments were discussed during the exchange.
President Nixon and Colonel Richard T. Kennedy coordinated logistics for the arrival and scheduling of Alexander Haig, who was expected to return late that night. Nixon instructed Kennedy to ensure Haig rested upon his arrival before traveling to Camp David to meet with the President the following afternoon. This brief exchange served to finalize the itinerary for upcoming consultations regarding the administration's ongoing objectives.
President Nixon and his daughter, Julie Nixon Eisenhower, met informally at Camp David to discuss the quality of an event or performance they had recently attended. Their brief exchange focused on personal reactions to the experience and a preference for hosting future events in a major metropolitan setting. No significant policy decisions or administrative actions were recorded during this brief social encounter.
President Nixon held a brief administrative exchange with the Camp David telephone operator while working from the Aspen Lodge. The conversation served primarily as a routine operational check to ensure the functionality of the facility's communications network. No significant policy decisions or substantive political matters were discussed during this brief interaction.
Julie Nixon Eisenhower and First Lady Pat Nixon met at Camp David to discuss personal and familial matters. The dialogue, which remains restricted due to its private nature, highlights the intimate, informal dynamics of the Nixon family during their residence at the presidential retreat. No official policy decisions or administrative actions were recorded as a result of this brief engagement.