Nixon White House Tapes › Tape 26
Nixon White House Tape 26 (June 23, 1972 – July 2, 1972)
58 conversations · White House Telephone · about 1 hr 42 min of released audio
Featuring Nixon, Haldeman, Colson, Shultz, Ziegler
President Nixon initiates a request to the White House operator to place a telephone call to George P. Shultz. This brief interaction serves as a routine administrative step to facilitate a direct conversation between the President and his Director of the Office of Management and Budget.
President Nixon directs the White House operator to facilitate a series of communications, specifically requesting a call with George P. Shultz. The operator updates the President on the status of a previous request involving Governor Nelson Rockefeller, who is currently attempting to contact his secretary, Ann Whitman, from New Mexico. The exchange serves as a logistical coordination effort to establish these specific administrative and political connections.
President Nixon and George P. Shultz discussed the necessity of managing international economic and monetary concerns, specifically following recent developments regarding the British pound. Nixon instructed Shultz to conduct a diplomatic tour of Europe to engage directly with key leaders, including Edward Heath and Georges Pompidou, to emphasize the importance of U.S. relations and current policy positions. Additionally, Nixon directed Shultz to coordinate with the British Ambassador to ensure that U.S. intentions were clearly communicated to the British government.
President Nixon consulted with the White House operator to arrange a telephone call with New York Governor Nelson Rockefeller. Upon learning that Rockefeller was currently traveling to Santa Fe, New Mexico, and that his aide Ann Whitman was also unavailable, the President decided to postpone the request. No further action was taken, and Nixon instructed the operator to cancel the immediate attempt to reach the Governor.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to place an outgoing call to Michael Maye. The brief exchange served as a routine administrative request to facilitate direct communication with Maye. No further policy discussions or significant developments occurred during this brief request for assistance.
President Nixon consulted with the White House operator to facilitate communication regarding Michael Maye's current location. This coordination was driven by the need to discuss an upcoming Pay Board meeting. The exchange served as an administrative necessity to ensure the President's schedule remained aligned with key staff engagements.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to facilitate an official telephone connection with George P. Shultz. The brief exchange served as a routine administrative request to place a call to the Secretary of the Treasury. This interaction underscores the standard protocol for the President's telephonic communications during the workday.
President Nixon and George Shultz discuss the administration's stance on World Bank loans to nations that have acted against United States interests, specifically citing Chile, Iraq, and India. Nixon instructs Shultz to ensure the Treasury Department maintains a firm policy regarding these loan approvals, expressing particular concern over the involvement of World Bank head Robert McNamara. Peter Flanigan is tasked with coordinating with Shultz to ensure consistent enforcement of this directive across the administration.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to facilitate a telephone connection with special counsel Charles W. Colson. This brief administrative interaction served as the mechanism to initiate a direct line of communication between the President and a key advisor. The call functioned solely as a logistical step for the President to reach his staff member.
President Nixon and Charles Colson held a brief telephone conversation to coordinate their schedules and communications. The discussion centered on aligning their agendas and arranging a subsequent, more substantive meeting. No specific policy actions were finalized, as the primary purpose was to facilitate further internal planning.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to facilitate a telephone connection with his Press Secretary, Ronald L. Ziegler. This brief administrative interaction served as a standard request to initiate communication between the President and a key member of his staff. No further substantive discussion occurred during this exchange.
H. R. Haldeman and Press Secretary Ronald Ziegler coordinate to gather specific biographical and statistical data for President Nixon regarding his list of all-time baseball greats. The conversation focuses on verifying the careers and performance records of pre-war relief pitchers, specifically Hugh Casey, Mace Brown, and Doc Crandall. Haldeman also tasks Ziegler with identifying the first name of a prominent Pittsburgh relief pitcher named Face to finalize the President's personal list.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to facilitate a call to Press Secretary Ronald L. Ziegler. During the brief exchange, the President diverted to discuss the spelling of former Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Jim Konstanty's name. The call served primarily as an administrative request to connect with his staff.
President Nixon consulted Press Secretary Ronald Ziegler to verify the spelling of former Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Jim Konstanty's name. This inquiry was part of the President’s ongoing effort to compile a personal list of baseball greats. Ziegler was tasked with double-checking the spelling to ensure accuracy for the President's records.
President Nixon consulted with the White House operator to verify the spelling of former Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Jim Konstanty's name. The President's inquiry was prompted by his intent to place a telephone call to Reverend Billy Graham. This brief exchange served as a preparatory step for the President's upcoming personal communication.
President Nixon and Reverend Billy Graham engaged in a telephone conversation primarily focused on personal rapport and mutual support. The dialogue included casual exchanges regarding baseball trivia, specifically concerning pitcher Jim Konstanty, before transitioning to a discussion centered on Graham’s ongoing political and personal backing of the President. The conversation served to reaffirm the alliance between the two figures during a period of significant political stress.
Charles W. Colson communicates with a White House operator to facilitate a call with an unknown individual. During this exchange, Colson coordinates the preparation of a list of attendees for an upcoming presidential meeting with broadcasters. The conversation serves as a logistical step in managing the President's public relations and media outreach efforts.
Charles W. Colson contacted the White House operator to facilitate a professional communication and subsequently coordinated with an unknown woman to locate a specific document. The brief exchange focused on administrative support and the urgent retrieval of files situated behind Colson's office desk. These logistical efforts highlight the internal office management and information handling procedures within the White House staff.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to initiate a telephone call to Frank L. Rizzo, the Mayor of Philadelphia. This communication served as an administrative request to facilitate direct contact between the President and the Mayor. No substantive policy discussions were recorded during this brief logistical exchange.
President Richard Nixon contacted Philadelphia Mayor Frank L. Rizzo to inquire about his health following his recent hospital discharge. The two also touched upon political matters, including the President's upcoming trip to Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, and the presidential campaign of George McGovern. Additionally, they briefly mentioned a prior conversation Nixon had held with John Cardinal Krol.
President Nixon requested that the White House operator place an outgoing call to Charles W. Colson. This administrative exchange served as the precursor to a subsequent conversation between the President and his special counsel. No further substantive policy matters were discussed during this brief connection.
President Richard M. Nixon and Charles W. Colson discussed the strategic messaging behind forthcoming administration announcements. The conversation focused specifically on public policy regarding the Vietnam War, particularly addressing the duration of tours of duty for draftees. This dialogue served to refine the administration's approach to communicating these sensitive military adjustments to the American public.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to facilitate a telephone connection with his Press Secretary, Ronald L. Ziegler. The interaction was purely administrative, serving as a brief request to initiate communication with a key staff member. No substantive policy discussions or decisions were recorded during this brief exchange.
President Nixon and Press Secretary Ronald Ziegler consulted regarding an upcoming press statement. The discussion centered on the messaging strategy for a story concerning baseball greats and the anticipated public reaction to the announcement. The two agreed on the necessity of maintaining a firm and truthful tone in the release.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to facilitate an urgent communication. The primary purpose of this brief exchange was to request an outgoing call to Stephen Bull, a key aide. This interaction served as a logistical step in managing the President's internal scheduling and administrative correspondence.
President Richard Nixon contacted his aide, Stephen B. Bull, to conduct a brief administrative review of his daily schedule. The conversation focused on coordinating upcoming appointments and managing the President's immediate agenda. No major policy decisions were reached, as the call served strictly as a logistical check-in regarding the President's itinerary.
President Nixon initiated a call to the White House operator to facilitate a communication with Vice President Spiro T. Agnew. This brief administrative interaction served as the necessary logistical step to connect the President with the Vice President for further deliberation. No substantive policy discussions occurred during this brief exchange.
President Richard Nixon and Vice President Spiro Agnew discuss the President's recent press conference, specifically focusing on his handling of questions regarding recent Supreme Court decisions on capital punishment. Agnew praises the President's performance, while they both express frustration over the media's lack of depth and understanding regarding the legal nuances of the Court's rulings. Additionally, the conversation touches upon administrative scheduling and the political implications of a lawsuit filed by the Press Club against the Administration.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to facilitate a telephone connection with his Special Counsel, Charles W. Colson. The brief interaction served as an administrative request to reach Colson for a follow-up conversation. No further policy or strategic details were exchanged during this brief logistical exchange.
President Nixon and George P. Shultz briefly discuss the positive outcome of a recent meeting and the necessity of maintaining confidentiality regarding certain developments. The conversation touches upon the public perception of an unnamed trust-related group or club. The President concludes the interaction by requesting that Mr. Coulson be summoned to the Oval Office.
H. R. Haldeman and John D. Ehrlichman consulted via telephone to discuss the political fallout from the President’s recent press conference. The pair also assessed the current status of an ongoing vote in the House of Representatives. This dialogue served as a strategic check-in regarding legislative developments and the administration's public messaging following recent media exposure.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to facilitate a telephone connection with Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs U. Alexis Johnson. The brief exchange served as a logistical request to initiate this high-level communication. No further details regarding the substance of the intended conversation with Johnson were recorded.
President Nixon and U. Alexis Johnson discussed the scheduling and diplomatic priorities for Secretary of State William P. Rogers's upcoming trip to Rome. The primary concern involved coordinating Rogers's meetings with Italian government officials in light of an impending visit by Ronald Reagan and the status of the Italian government. Additionally, they evaluated the diplomatic impact of U.S. recognition of Yemen and potential outreach to Algeria, with Johnson emphasizing the importance of securing the Algerian connection to improve regional diplomatic outcomes.
President Nixon consulted with the White House operator to facilitate communication with members of his administration regarding scheduling conflicts. After failing to reach George W. Romney, who was reportedly traveling in Canada, Nixon requested that the operator connect him with Secretary of Transportation John A. Volpe instead. The brief exchange highlights the administrative logistics involved in managing the President's internal communications and cabinet scheduling.
President Nixon communicated with a White House operator to initiate a telephone call to California Governor Ronald Reagan. The brief exchange served as a logistical step to facilitate the connection between the President and the Governor. No substantive policy discussions or decisions were recorded during this connection process.
President Nixon consulted with the White House operator to verify the current location of Secretary of Transportation John A. Volpe, who was visiting the Virgin Islands. The brief exchange served as a logistical coordination effort to facilitate contact with the Secretary. No significant policy decisions were made during this short communication.
President Richard Nixon and Ronald Reagan coordinated the logistics of Reagan's upcoming travel and his scheduled meeting with Henry Kissinger. The discussion centered on aligning schedules and determining the conditions under which Reagan should proceed with specific diplomatic or committee-related objectives. Nixon emphasized the necessity of Kissinger’s involvement to ensure the meetings and itineraries were properly managed.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to facilitate a personal telephone call to his daughter, Julie Nixon Eisenhower. This brief administrative exchange served solely to initiate the connection between the President and his family member. No policy matters or official government business were transacted during the interaction.
President Richard Nixon and his daughter, Julie Nixon Eisenhower, held a brief, informal telephone conversation. The exchange, which was primarily obscured by administrative withdrawals and incoherent transcript segments unrelated to the participants, served as a personal check-in between family members. No substantive policy matters or official administrative decisions were conducted during this interaction.
H. R. Haldeman contacts the White House operator to facilitate a telephonic connection with Clark MacGregor. The primary purpose of this brief exchange is to initiate communication with MacGregor, who served as the chairman of the Committee for the Re-Election of the President. No further policy discussions or significant strategic decisions occur during this administrative bridge to the requested party.
H. R. Haldeman and Clark MacGregor engaged in a telephone conversation to discuss matters related to the Nixon reelection campaign and political strategy. Given the lack of a transcript and the presence of withdrawn material, the specific nature of their discourse remains classified. The discussion appears to focus on high-level coordination between the White House and the Committee for the Re-Election of the President.
President Nixon initiated a brief administrative call via the White House operator to coordinate communication with CIA Director Richard M. Helms. The discussion focused on facilitating a conversation with Helms and referencing ongoing coordination with Henry Kissinger regarding matters to be presented to the President. These arrangements were made in anticipation of Nixon's upcoming travel to San Clemente.
President Nixon instructed the White House operator to facilitate communication with high-level intelligence officials during a brief telephone exchange. After failing to reach CIA Director Richard M. Helms, the President directed the operator to place a call to Lieutenant General Vernon A. Walters instead. This interaction reflects the President's urgent effort to establish contact with intelligence leadership to address ongoing administrative or security matters.
President Nixon initiated this brief call to reach Deputy CIA Director Vernon A. Walters after discovering that CIA Director Richard Helms was unavailable. The primary purpose was to coordinate a forthcoming meeting regarding sensitive matters involving Soviet leadership and concerns over potential information leaks from the State Department. Nixon also signaled an intent to discuss the protection of the CIA and provided specific instructions to be relayed to relevant personnel.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to facilitate a telephone connection with Caspar W. Weinberger, who was then serving as the Director of the Office of Management and Budget. This brief exchange served exclusively as a logistical administrative step to initiate an official consultation. No further substantive policy discussions occurred during this interaction.
Charles W. Colson initiated a telephone call through the White House operator to speak with an unidentified party. Due to the lack of available transcripts or audio clarity, the specific subject matter and any resulting directives remain undocumented. The exchange stands as an archival record of Colson’s communications during the period immediately following the Watergate break-in.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to facilitate a telephone connection with Alexander Butterfield. This brief exchange served solely as an administrative request to reach the Deputy Assistant to the President. No further substantive policy matters or discussions were recorded during this communication.
President Nixon attempted to reach Alexander P. Butterfield via a White House operator. The conversation served as an unsuccessful administrative effort to establish contact with a key staff member. No further substantive discussion occurred due to the inability to complete the call.
President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman engaged in a brief telephone consultation to coordinate the President's upcoming schedule. The discussion focused on logistical planning and the arrangement of official appointments. No specific policy decisions were finalized during this exchange, as the conversation served primarily to facilitate administrative workflow.
President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman engaged in a brief telephone conversation to coordinate administrative tasks and internal planning. The discussion centered on prioritizing ongoing projects to maintain momentum within the White House staff. No specific policy decisions were finalized, as the dialogue served primarily as a check-in to ensure alignment on current operational objectives.
H. R. Haldeman coordinated with the White House operator to initiate a telephone conversation with Charles W. Colson. Although the recording is largely unintelligible and lacks a formal transcript, the interaction represents a routine administrative effort by the Chief of Staff to establish direct communication with his special counsel. No specific policy developments or substantive decisions are discernible from the available record of this brief exchange.
President Nixon initiated a request through the White House operator to be connected with aide Patrick J. Buchanan. The brief exchange served exclusively as a logistical step to facilitate direct communication between the President and his staff member. No further substantive policy matters were recorded during this brief administrative interaction.
President Richard Nixon and aide Patrick J. Buchanan consult regarding Buchanan's upcoming professional schedule and commitments. The brief discussion focuses on administrative coordination and the logistical management of Buchanan's time. No major policy developments are recorded, as the dialogue remains centered on internal staff planning.
This recording consists of unintelligible audio featuring an unidentified male caller and a White House operator. Due to low volume and poor sound quality, no substantive discussion, political developments, or action items could be discerned. The exchange remains historically indecipherable.
President Nixon consulted with OMB Director Caspar Weinberger regarding fiscal constraints and legislative strategies. The President directed a reduction in the public broadcasting budget request from $45 million to previous levels, overriding potential objections from staff like Peter Flanigan. Additionally, they discussed the possibility of vetoing a Social Security bill due to a $3 billion amendment, with Nixon instructing Weinberger to coordinate with Clark MacGregor and George Shultz on the administration's opposition.
Unnamed participants discuss legislative strategy regarding a potential veto, focusing on the political and budgetary implications of a Senate proposal involving Medicare funding. The conversation centers on navigating Senate proceedings to secure favorable outcomes for social programs, specifically addressing a $3 million funding adjustment. Participants evaluate the feasibility of these measures and consider public messaging strategies to garner support for their position.
President Nixon requested that the White House operator place a call to Secretary of Housing and Urban Development George W. Romney. This brief interaction served as an administrative directive to establish contact with a cabinet member. No further substantive policy discussions were recorded during this connection.
This discussion involves General Vernon Walters regarding an initiative to provide the CIA with insights into Soviet leadership, following a request from CIA Director Richard Helms. The speakers explore strategies for managing sensitive intelligence sharing and maintaining operational security while coordinating with external officials. The primary objective is to ensure that information is disseminated carefully to protect the agency from leaks while leveraging high-level geopolitical assessments.