Nixon White House Tapes › Tape 289
Nixon White House Tape 289 (October 14, 1971)
19 conversations · Old Executive Office Building · about 2 hr 51 min of released audio
Featuring Nixon, Sanchez, Haldeman, Bull, Ehrlichman
President Richard M. Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull in the Old Executive Office Building to review and coordinate the President's upcoming daily schedule. The brief discussion focused on logistical planning and the management of administrative appointments. No major policy decisions were reached during this interaction, as it was limited to routine organizational matters.
President Nixon met with his valet, Manolo Sanchez, in the Old Executive Office Building to discuss personal scheduling preferences. During this brief interaction, the President expressed his desire to prioritize watching a baseball game over attending to other scheduled obligations. No formal policy or administrative business was conducted during this exchange.
President Nixon met with his personal aide, Manolo Sanchez, to briefly discuss details surrounding a recent baseball game. The informal exchange primarily touched upon their shared experience at the event, characterized by the President's casual reflection on the game. No significant policy decisions or official government actions were recorded during this brief encounter.
President Nixon met with his personal valet, Manolo Sanchez, in the Old Executive Office Building to discuss the President's upcoming daily schedule. The brief exchange focused on administrative logistics regarding the President's personal appointments and commitments. No significant policy decisions were made during this short interaction.
President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman met to coordinate administrative logistics, including locating a misplaced Central Intelligence Agency briefing book possibly held by Henry Kissinger. The pair also reviewed upcoming scheduling matters regarding Donald Kendall and clarified communication protocols involving John Ehrlichman. These discussions served to ensure that key internal intelligence documents and scheduling arrangements were properly organized for the President’s agenda.
President Nixon and Alexander Butterfield discuss the necessity of requesting that an unnamed individual return an item to John N. Mitchell. The conversation centers on navigating the logistics and implications of this return. Ultimately, the President mandates that the individual be pressured to comply with this request.
President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman coordinate the scheduling of an upcoming meeting with an unnamed individual, weighing the merits of a 5:00 p.m. appointment against a morning session. The discussion reflects the President's desire to manage his workload, specifically mentioning that the agenda includes Vietnam-related matters. They ultimately prioritize the late afternoon time slot to better accommodate the President's schedule.
President Nixon met with his personal aide, Manolo Sanchez, in the Old Executive Office Building for a brief informal discussion. Their conversation primarily focused on personal service, specifically regarding a request for coffee. Additionally, the two briefly touched upon the status of a Baltimore Orioles baseball game.
President Nixon met with Stephen B. Bull and H. R. Haldeman to coordinate the scheduling of high-level meetings and adjust the timing of an upcoming appointment. The discussion focused on managing the President's schedule regarding the Attorney General, potential Supreme Court nominees, and John B. Connally. Nixon directed staff to finalize these logistical arrangements to ensure specific individuals were available at the designated times.
President Nixon held an informal meeting in the Old Executive Office Building with an unidentified individual. The brief dialogue, primarily consisting of brief salutations, indicates a social or administrative check-in regarding the President's schedule. No substantive policy discussions or significant administrative decisions were recorded during this interaction.
President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman briefly coordinate the President's schedule regarding upcoming meetings with Henry Kissinger and Alexander Haig. Nixon expresses a desire to clear his afternoon schedule and requests that Haldeman vet a visitor to determine if the meeting is worthwhile. The discussion concludes with the President instructing Haldeman to assess the necessity of these engagements before proceeding.
President Nixon met with his personal valet, Manolo Sanchez, to discuss logistical arrangements regarding the President's workspace. The conversation focused on the removal of a television set that had been tuned to a baseball game. This brief administrative interaction centered on clearing the President’s desk or immediate surroundings ahead of an upcoming scheduled meeting.
President Nixon and H.R. Haldeman discuss modifications to the President’s upcoming schedule, specifically emphasizing the need to avoid a formal conference with Robert McNamara. Nixon expresses frustration regarding McNamara's potential visit and insists on limiting the interaction. Additionally, the President directs that Henry Kissinger avoid press engagements regarding upcoming briefings on the Soviet Union to maintain control over the administration's messaging.
President Nixon consults with an unidentified associate regarding the health of National Security Advisor Henry Kissinger and the necessity of limiting his public engagements. The discussion emphasizes the importance of managing Kissinger's schedule to ensure his well-being during a critical period. They agree on the need for discretion regarding Kissinger's availability to outside parties.
President Nixon met with John Ehrlichman and John Mitchell to discuss potential Supreme Court nominees, specifically focusing on Herschel H. Friday and Mildred L. Lillie. The participants evaluated the candidates' judicial philosophies and potential for Senate confirmation, with Nixon emphasizing his desire for conservative appointees who would align with his administration's views. The meeting concluded with plans to finalize the nomination strategy, including coordinating with key political figures and preparing for upcoming announcements.
President Nixon met with his personal aide, Manolo Sanchez, in the Old Executive Office Building to receive updates regarding the score of an ongoing baseball game. The brief exchange served as a casual interruption to the President's official schedule before his upcoming appointment with Henry Kissinger. No major policy decisions were made during this brief social interaction.
President Richard Nixon met with his personal valet, Manolo Sanchez, in the Old Executive Office Building for a brief administrative interaction. The conversation included a small segment of restricted material that was withdrawn for personal privacy reasons. No substantive policy discussions or significant political decisions were recorded during this short exchange.
President Nixon, Henry Kissinger, and John Connally meet to discuss diplomatic strategy regarding upcoming high-level international travel and sensitive foreign policy issues. A primary focus is planning a trip to Asia for Connally to reassure allies—specifically Indonesia, Japan, and Vietnam—about U.S. commitment in the region amid concerns regarding the President’s pending diplomatic initiatives with China. The group also addresses tactical considerations for the China summit, the importance of maintaining a strong public image, and the selection of a new U.S. representative to the United Nations.
President Nixon and John Ehrlichman met to discuss the President’s upcoming schedule and strategic adjustments to his administrative agenda. The conversation touched upon personnel matters, specifically the President’s interactions with Bebe Rebozo and H.R. Haldeman, alongside an evaluation of current budget options. Nixon emphasized his openness to alternative political strategies and programs, signaling a willingness to defer specific actions until the following year.