Nixon White House Tapes › Tape 28
Nixon White House Tape 28 (July 27, 1972 – August 3, 1972)
58 conversations · White House Telephone · about 31 min of released audio
Featuring Nixon, Haldeman, Colson, Bull, Connally
President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman engaged in a brief telephone consultation to address internal administrative or strategic matters. Although specific details of the discussion remain unavailable due to an unintelligible recording, the exchange reflects ongoing communication between the President and his Chief of Staff regarding White House operations. No definitive policy outcomes or further action items can be verified from this segment.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to facilitate a telephone connection with Stephen B. Bull. The brief interaction served as a functional request to reach his aide for further communication. No substantive policy matters were discussed during this administrative exchange.
President Nixon consulted with his aide, Stephen B. Bull, regarding adjustments to his official daily schedule. The brief conversation served to coordinate the President's upcoming appointments and logistical arrangements. No major policy decisions were reached, as the discussion focused primarily on administrative oversight of the President’s time.
President Nixon initiates a brief telephone communication to coordinate the scheduling of an unidentified meeting and requests a follow-up call to special counsel Charles W. Colson. The exchange serves as a logistical directive for managing the President's immediate agenda. No substantive policy discussions are captured in this fragment, as the dialogue focuses exclusively on administrative arrangements.
President Nixon and Charles Colson spoke briefly to coordinate the President's upcoming schedule. The primary focus of the discussion was confirming a future meeting between the two men. This brief interaction served to facilitate the logistics of their ongoing political communications.
This recording captures a segment from the White House telephone taping system that contains no audible content. While the technical logs indicate the recording device was active during this period, the resulting audio is blank or unintelligible. Consequently, no specific participants, topics, or policy decisions can be identified from this file.
President Nixon initiates a brief telephone request for the White House operator to connect him with his daughter, Tricia Nixon Cox. The conversation serves solely as a logistical bridge to facilitate this personal call. No substantive policy matters or administrative decisions were addressed during this interaction.
President Nixon and his daughter, Tricia Nixon Cox, discuss her desire for greater privacy regarding her Secret Service protection during personal outings. Tricia argues that she does not require agents to follow her inside stores during unannounced visits, citing the lack of past incidents and the intrusive nature of the close surveillance. The President acknowledges her concerns and agrees to consult with staff to determine if current security protocols can be adjusted in a manner consistent with the law.
President Nixon calls Charles W. Colson to offer personal encouragement after Colson expresses distress over a critical newspaper column by Thomas W. Braden. Nixon advises Colson to ignore media criticism, framing it as a predictable tactic by opponents intended to provoke a reactionary response. He encourages Colson to maintain a thick skin and treat such attacks as badges of honor rather than letting them cause personal frustration.
President Nixon requested that the White House operator place a telephone call to Senator James O. Eastland. This brief exchange served as a logistical instruction to facilitate direct communication between the President and the Senator. No further substantive discussion occurred during this recording.
President Nixon calls Senator James O. Eastland to formally congratulate him on his recent election as President pro tempore of the Senate. The two men coordinate logistics for Eastland to join the President aboard Air Force One for travel to Louisiana. The primary purpose of the trip is to attend the funeral of Senator Allen J. Ellender, and the President directs his staff to finalize the travel arrangements with Eastland’s office.
This recording consists of a blank segment captured by the White House telephone taping system. Despite the archival designation of the entry, no intelligible dialogue or actionable content was recovered from the recording. Consequently, no discussions, decisions, or participants could be identified for historical analysis.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to facilitate an outgoing call to aide Charles W. Colson. This brief administrative interaction served as a logistical step to initiate communication between the President and a key political advisor. No substantive policy discussions occurred during this exchange.
President Nixon and Charles W. Colson coordinate a brief meeting regarding Colson’s current activities. Colson confirms he is waiting to convene with the Detroit Committee following an earlier session in the Roosevelt Room. The President directs Colson to report to him shortly to discuss the matter.
President Nixon directed the White House operator to place a telephone call to Congressman Joe D. Waggonner, Jr. of Louisiana. John B. Connally was present with the President during the request. The primary objective was to facilitate direct communication with Waggonner regarding legislative or political business.
President Nixon facilitates a brief phone call between Congressman Joe D. Waggonner, Jr. and John B. Connally to foster communication between the two men. Following introductory pleasantries, the conversation transitions into a casual, lighthearted exchange regarding the perceived differences in manners between the wealthy and the poor. No substantive political developments or policy decisions are documented in this portion of the recording.
This recording captures a segment of the White House telephone system, though no audible content was preserved for analysis. Because the tape remains blank or unintelligible, no specific participants, topics, or substantive developments can be identified from this file. The recording serves only as a placeholder in the archival record of the Nixon administration's telephonic communications.
President Nixon and John Ehrlichman discuss the potential political fallout surrounding the legal case of Jake Jacobsen and his partner, specifically focusing on protecting John Connally. Ehrlichman reports that Attorney General Richard Kleindienst is willing to delay an indictment, though he fears the risk of public disclosure. Nixon instructs Ehrlichman to coordinate closely with Connally and prioritize his guidance on how to manage the situation to avoid negative implications for him.
President Richard M. Nixon and aide Patrick J. Buchanan held a brief telephone call that was immediately followed by a period of withdrawn, personal conversation. Due to the minimal duration and the withdrawal of the substantive portion of the call, no specific policy decisions or agenda items were recorded in the available transcript. The interaction primarily serves to document the direct lines of communication between the President and his advisor during this period.
President Richard M. Nixon and H. R. Haldeman engaged in a brief telephone conversation that was subsequently classified and withheld from the public record. Due to the withdrawal of the transcript and audio content, the specific substance of their discussion remains unavailable for historical analysis. Consequently, no policy decisions or action items can be verified from this exchange.
President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman discussed strategies to exploit the political vulnerabilities of George McGovern following the controversy surrounding his running mate, Thomas Eagleton. They specifically strategized to attack McGovern’s judgment regarding the potential selection of Lawrence O'Brien, while opting to withhold a sensitive letter from Fort Wayne to avoid a public backlash similar to historical precedents. The President instructed Haldeman to aggressively pursue and catalog derogatory information on their political opponents to leverage as needed.
President Nixon consulted with Patrick J. Buchanan to solicit his assessment of a briefing recently provided by H. R. Haldeman. Buchanan expressed his alignment with the strategy or information outlined in the rundown. The exchange functioned as a brief confirmation of internal consensus regarding the reported subject matter.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to facilitate a telephone connection with his special counsel, Charles W. Colson. This brief administrative interaction served as the necessary logistical step to initiate a formal discussion between the two men. No substantive policy matters were addressed during this initial call setup.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to initiate a telephone call to his special counsel, Charles W. Colson. The brief exchange served as a directive for the operator to facilitate this specific communication. No further substantive matters were discussed during this brief administrative request.
President Nixon and Charles Colson spoke via telephone to discuss undisclosed matters, as the primary content of the conversation remains restricted under withdrawal guidelines. Due to the lack of available transcript details, the specific political objectives or decisions reached during this exchange cannot be confirmed. The interaction is cataloged as part of the White House internal communication records for that period.
President Nixon initiates a request to the White House operator to be connected with John N. Mitchell. The conversation serves solely as an administrative bridge to facilitate direct communication with the former Attorney General. No substantive policy matters or tactical decisions are discussed during this brief exchange.
President Nixon and John Mitchell discuss strategies to neutralize Republican opposition against influential Democratic senators John McClellan and James O. Eastland. Recognizing the strategic importance of these chairmen to the administration's legislative agenda, Nixon and Mitchell agree to pressure their Republican challengers to withdraw from their respective races. As an incentive, they consider offering qualified candidates alternative government positions to facilitate their exit from the campaigns.
H. R. Haldeman utilized the White House operator to initiate a telephone call to Special Counsel Charles W. Colson. Following a brief connection facilitated by the operator, the two men engaged in a private discussion lasting over a minute. The primary objective of the interaction was to coordinate a direct communication between these two key Nixon administration figures.
President Nixon communicated with a White House operator during the midday hours to address routine telecommunications needs. Due to the lack of a transcript and the unintelligible nature of the audio, the specific substance of the exchange remains unrecorded. Consequently, no significant policy decisions or administrative actions can be attributed to this brief interaction.
President Richard Nixon and special counsel Charles Colson held a telephonic consultation to discuss ongoing administrative priorities and political strategy. Given the lack of a transcript for this specific exchange, the exact nature of their deliberations remains undocumented, though such interactions typically concerned reelection efforts or sensitive policy matters. No definitive outcomes or action items were recorded in the available archival descriptions.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to facilitate a telephone connection. The primary purpose of the brief interaction was to place a call to William E. Timmons, who served as the Assistant to the President for Legislative Affairs. This action was a routine administrative step to reach a key member of the White House staff.
President Nixon consulted with legislative liaison William E. Timmons regarding ongoing congressional strategy and outreach. The conversation focused on managing key legislative priorities and coordinating executive influence on Capitol Hill. While the specific transcript is largely unintelligible, the discussion served to align White House goals with current developments in the legislative branch.
President Nixon and John D. Ehrlichman engaged in a brief telephone consultation regarding internal administration matters. The recording consists primarily of unintelligible segments, yielding no verifiable policy decisions or specific substantive developments. Consequently, the nature of their discussion remains undocumented due to the poor audio quality of the transcript.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to place an outgoing call to John McCarroll, the president of United Auto Workers Local 544 in the Pittsburgh area. The President provided the operator with instructions to locate McCarroll's contact information and initiate the connection. This administrative interaction serves as a brief record of the President's efforts to facilitate communication with local union leadership.
President Nixon instructed the White House operator to place an outgoing call to Edward J. Kiernan. Kiernan, serving as the president of the International Conference of Police Associations in New York City, was the intended recipient of the communication. This brief exchange served solely as an administrative coordination to facilitate direct contact between the President and the police labor leader.
President Nixon consulted with the White House operator to coordinate a return phone call to John McCarroll. He established a strict deadline for the call, noting that he needed to complete it before 5:00 pm. The President clarified his availability constraints, specifically citing an upcoming photo session that required his attention.
President Richard M. Nixon held a brief telephone conversation with Edward J. Kiernan, the president of the International Conference of Police Associations. The discussion served as a follow-up to a previous engagement between the two men. Due to the withdrawal of the primary content for privacy reasons, no specific policy decisions or action items are available for review.
President Nixon held a brief, informal telephone conversation with John McCarroll and several other employees during a meeting at a General Motors Fisher Body plant in Pittsburgh. The President used the call to offer greetings, express support for the workers, and discuss the importance of maintaining strong auto sales to ensure job security. The conversation served primarily as a morale-boosting gesture during the transition to the 1973 model production line.
This recording captures a telephone connection between participants that yielded no audible content. Due to the blank nature of the audio file, it is impossible to determine the context, subjects discussed, or any resulting actions. The recording remains an archival fragment with no identifiable historical substance.
H. R. Haldeman consulted with President Nixon regarding administrative coordination and scheduling, including a planned trip to Walker's Cay. During this time, Haldeman also attempted to facilitate a telephone conversation with John N. Mitchell. The exchange concluded with the White House operator informing Haldeman that Mitchell was currently occupied with guests and would return the call shortly.
H. R. Haldeman and John Mitchell coordinate a dinner meeting between President Nixon, John Connally, Herbert Brownell, and Mitchell himself. Haldeman emphasizes the President's desire for Mitchell’s attendance, noting that the event should be rescheduled if Mitchell is unavailable. Mitchell agrees to contact Brownell to verify their schedules and determine the feasibility of holding the meeting that evening.
President Nixon instructed the White House operator to place an outgoing call to Senator George D. Aiken. This administrative interaction reflects the President's efforts to facilitate direct communication with key legislative figures during his administration. The conversation concluded with the operator confirming the request to connect the President to the Senator.
President Nixon and Henry Kissinger coordinated with Senator George D. Aiken regarding the tactical implications of his proposed congressional amendment amidst ongoing secret peace negotiations with North Vietnam. The participants discussed the risk that the amendment might inadvertently signal weakness or encourage North Vietnamese stalling tactics, specifically emphasizing the need for a unified front against competing legislative efforts like the Brooke substitute. Ultimately, the administration sought to balance Aiken's support for the President's policy with the necessity of maintaining diplomatic leverage and preventing premature funding cutoffs that could undermine the peace process.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to facilitate a telephone connection with his Press Secretary, Ronald L. Ziegler. The brief exchange served as a routine administrative request to initiate official communication between the President and his primary spokesperson. No further substantive policy matters were discussed during this operator-assisted call.
President Nixon and Press Secretary Ronald L. Ziegler discuss the management of media communications regarding the Watergate scandal. The conversation focuses on coordinating official statements and briefings, specifically those delivered by Deputy Press Secretary Gerald L. Warren. This exchange serves to reinforce the White House strategy of directing all relevant spokespersons to adhere to a unified messaging approach.
This recording consists of a blank segment captured by the White House telephone taping system. Despite the existence of a file, there is no audible content or documented interaction to analyze regarding White House business. Consequently, no discussions, decisions, or participants could be identified from this material.
President Nixon directed the White House operator to place a telephone call to John O. Marsh, Jr., a former Democratic congressman from Virginia. The President instructed the operator to obtain the necessary contact information from Charles W. Colson’s office if it was not already on file. This brief administrative exchange facilitated communication with a political figure outside of the immediate White House staff.
President Nixon received an update from the White House operator regarding the travel status of John O. Marsh, Jr. The operator confirmed that Marsh was en route and expected to reach his office within twenty to thirty minutes. This brief exchange served to facilitate a return call between the President and Marsh.
President Nixon called John O. Marsh, Jr. to express appreciation for his ongoing work with the American Revolutionary Bicentennial Commission. Nixon relayed positive feedback from Charles Colson and John Connally regarding Marsh’s performance and specifically praised his handling of sensitive matters involving George Wallace. The President concluded the call by affirming his total confidence in Marsh’s ability to manage his current responsibilities.
President Nixon instructed the White House operator to initiate an urgent telephone call to former Treasury Secretary John B. Connally in Texas. This request reflects the ongoing political consultation between Nixon and Connally during the 1972 election cycle. The conversation served strictly as a procedural effort to establish a direct line of communication between the two men.
President Nixon consulted with the White House operator to facilitate contact with John B. Connally. The operator informed the President that Connally was currently away from his ranch and expected to return around 12:30 p.m. Nixon subsequently authorized the operator to have Connally return the call at his earliest convenience.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to facilitate a telephone call to his daughter, Julie Nixon Eisenhower. The brief interaction served as a logistical bridge to connect the President with his family. No policy matters or significant political developments were addressed during this brief request.
President Richard M. Nixon held a brief telephone conversation with his daughter, Julie Nixon Eisenhower. The discussion served as a personal exchange between family members during the president’s tenure. No official policy matters or significant administrative decisions were recorded, as the bulk of the dialogue consisted of personal communication.
President Nixon requested that the White House operator place a call to his personal aide, Stephen B. Bull. This brief administrative communication served to facilitate direct access to a member of the President's inner staff. No further policy or substantive matters were discussed during this connection.
President Nixon held a brief telephone conversation with his personal aide, Stephen B. Bull, to discuss administrative logistics or scheduling matters. Due to the unintelligible nature of the audio, no substantive policy decisions or developments can be confirmed. The brief exchange serves primarily as a record of routine communication between the President and his staff.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to facilitate an outgoing call to aide Charles W. Colson. This brief administrative interaction served as the necessary bridge to initiate a direct conversation with a key member of the President's staff. No substantive policy matters were discussed during this brief connection process.
President Nixon and Charles W. Colson engaged in a brief telephone consultation regarding administrative and political matters. The dialogue focused on organizational strategy and the handling of ongoing domestic issues facing the administration. No definitive policy shifts were finalized, though the exchange served as a tactical check-in between the President and his advisor.
President Nixon communicated with a White House operator in a brief exchange regarding routine administrative or telephonic connectivity. Due to the unintelligible nature of the transcript, no substantive policy matters, decisions, or specific developments were recorded. The interaction serves primarily as evidence of the logistical operations of the White House switchboard.