Nixon White House Tapes › Tape 29
Nixon White House Tape 29 (August 3, 1972 – August 14, 1972)
73 conversations · White House Telephone · about 39 min of released audio
Featuring Nixon, Colson, Nixon, Buchanan, Kissinger
President Richard Nixon and John B. Connally held a brief telephone conversation following an initial exchange of greetings. While the majority of the recorded session consists of a withdrawn segment containing personal material, the discussion reflects ongoing informal consultation between the President and his close political advisor. No substantive policy decisions or action items were documented in the accessible portion of the transcript.
President Nixon spoke with John B. Connally following the latter's return from a diplomatic mission abroad. The discussion remained brief and informal, primarily serving to exchange greetings after Connally’s travels. No substantive policy decisions or strategic objectives were recorded in this segment of the conversation.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to place an outgoing call to Dwayne O. Andreas. The brief exchange served as a routine administrative request to facilitate communication between the President and the prominent agribusiness executive. No further policy discussions or substantive developments occurred during this short connection.
President Nixon consulted with businessman Dwayne O. Andreas regarding the inclusion of Hubert H. Humphrey in upcoming bipartisan foreign policy meetings. Nixon expressed his intent to formally invite Humphrey to these sessions, acknowledging the importance of recognizing Humphrey's status as a former vice president and presidential candidate. This outreach was intended to foster a more inclusive, bipartisan approach to sensitive foreign policy matters, specifically regarding the Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (SALT).
President Nixon and businessman Dwayne O. Andreas discuss the political fallout surrounding the Democratic vice-presidential nomination and the potential replacement of Thomas F. Eagleton. Nixon confirms that he has coordinated with Henry Kissinger to delay a security briefing for Hubert Humphrey to influence the timing of the Democratic ticket's reorganization. The conversation reflects the administration’s strategic interest in managing the perceived stability and optics of the opposing party's convention period.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to facilitate a telephone call to First Lady Pat Nixon. The brief interaction served as a logistical request to establish a private line for the President to speak with his wife. No substantive political or policy matters were discussed during this connection attempt.
President Richard Nixon and First Lady Pat Nixon engaged in a brief, personal telephone conversation. The exchange was recorded by the White House taping system but contains no substantive policy discussion or administrative action items. As the entire duration of the call is marked as a withdrawn personal item, the record serves only to document their private communication.
President Nixon and John Ehrlichman spoke briefly to coordinate their upcoming schedule. The primary focus of the discussion was establishing the timing for a future meeting at the Executive Office Building. No substantive policy decisions were made during this brief administrative check-in.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to facilitate an urgent communication with Senator John C. Stennis. This brief exchange served as an administrative request to place a telephone call to the Senator. No further substantive policy discussions occurred during this short connection.
President Nixon called Senator John C. Stennis to extend birthday greetings and express gratitude for his efforts in navigating difficult appropriation votes in Congress. The two discussed the lack of support from Republican senators and the frustration voiced by Vice President Spiro Agnew regarding the legislative situation. Nixon emphasized the importance of securing a strong position in the House of Representatives to resolve ongoing legislative conflicts, while Stennis reaffirmed his support for the administration's Vietnam policy.
President Nixon and John Ehrlichman discussed a legislative development regarding the export of animal hides, expressing frustration over a House vote that took place without proper administration coordination. Nixon expressed concern that the restrictive nature of the bill was driven by the Department of Commerce rather than George Shultz's office. Ehrlichman was tasked with investigating the source of the legislative error and providing a follow-up briefing to the President.
President Nixon directed the White House operator to facilitate a personal call to his daughter, Tricia Nixon Cox. The brief exchange served as a logistical request to coordinate communication with a family member. No policy matters or substantive political business were addressed during this interaction.
President Richard Nixon engaged in a brief telephone conversation with his daughter, Tricia Nixon Cox. The discussion was personal in nature and served as a private family exchange. No policy matters or official government actions were addressed during the recorded portion of the call.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to request a telephone connection with special counsel Charles W. Colson. This brief administrative interaction served as the necessary logistical step to facilitate a private discussion between the President and his advisor. No substantive policy matters were discussed during this brief exchange.
President Nixon and Charles W. Colson engaged in a brief telephone conversation that was subsequently withheld from the public record. Due to the withdrawal of the content, no specific policy decisions, political strategies, or substantive topics are discernable from the available documentation. The interaction remains a restricted item within the White House taping archives.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to place an outgoing call to Richard K. Cook. The brief exchange served as a routine administrative request to facilitate communication with a member of his staff. No further substantive policy matters were discussed during this brief connection.
President Nixon and Richard K. Cook discussed the status of a hides bill that had recently passed both houses of Congress despite administration opposition. While Nixon expressed concern over the political ramifications regarding shoe prices and cattlemen, Cook advised that the administration could frame the defeat as congressional obstruction. The two men also strategized on upcoming legislative efforts, specifically regarding the need to secure the neutrality of Speaker Carl Albert by leveraging the influence of former Speaker John W. McCormack.
President Nixon consulted with the White House operator to facilitate a telephonic connection with Jeb Stuart Magruder. The exchange served as a logistical step to initiate a direct conversation between the President and Magruder. No further policy or substantive matters were addressed during this brief administrative interaction.
President Nixon and Jeb Stuart Magruder held a brief telephone discussion focused on defense programs and their subsequent impact on employment. The exchange served to align their messaging on these economic and national security topics, specifically highlighting plans to produce a video to communicate their platform. No further policy shifts were finalized during this call.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to facilitate a telephone connection with Thomas G. Dunn of Elizabeth, New Jersey. This brief exchange served as a logistical instruction to initiate the outbound call to the mayor. No further substantive policy discussions occurred during this brief communication.
President Nixon consulted with the White House operator to facilitate a connection with Thomas G. Dunn. This brief administrative exchange was initiated to resolve difficulties in reaching Dunn via telephone. The interaction served as a logistical attempt to establish communication with the intended party.
President Nixon spoke with Thomas G. Dunn to discuss the status of pending revenue sharing legislation, which appeared poised for imminent passage. Nixon expressed optimism about the bill's progress and extended an invitation to Dunn for a formal signing ceremony at the White House. The conversation served to solidify political support for the administration's legislative agenda while acknowledging Dunn’s cooperation.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to facilitate a telephone connection with his special assistant and speechwriter, Patrick J. Buchanan. This brief administrative interaction served as a logistical step to initiate a direct discussion between the President and his advisor. No policy deliberations were recorded during this brief request for assistance.
President Nixon and Patrick J. Buchanan engaged in a brief telephone exchange. The conversation served as a preliminary check-in between the President and his advisor. No significant policy decisions or substantive political matters were addressed during this short interaction.
Charles W. Colson contacted the White House operator to facilitate an outgoing call from his office. The interaction was brief, serving strictly as a logistical request to establish a connection with another party. No substantive policy discussions or political developments occurred during this exchange.
Charles W. Colson contacted his staff member, Holly Holm, to coordinate the monitoring of wire service reports prior to his arrival at the office. The primary objective of this exchange was to track potential breaking news, specifically regarding a possible press conference by George S. McGovern. Colson confirmed his intent to stay informed on these developments before transitioning to his next location.
Patrick J. Buchanan contacted the White House operator to facilitate an outgoing call to the office of Lyndon K. “Mort” Allin. The brief exchange served as a routine administrative request to connect Buchanan with an outside party. No substantive policy discussions or political developments occurred during this brief communication.
Patrick J. Buchanan engaged in a telephone conversation with an unidentified woman to review and process current wire service reports. The discussion focused on summarizing these news briefings to assist the White House in monitoring the day's media landscape. No specific policy actions or formal decisions resulted from this administrative exchange.
An unknown caller contacted the White House operator to troubleshoot a technical issue regarding audio quality on a specific line designated as "398." The caller requested that the operator verify whether a previously reported hum or noise was still present on the line. The conversation concluded without a resolution as the operator prepared to connect the caller to a technician to assess the signal.
An unknown caller contacted the White House operator to request a connection to the C&P (Chesapeake & Potomac) Telephone Company task board. This brief exchange appears to be a routine administrative request for assistance with telephone infrastructure or service lines. No further substantive discussion or decision-making is recorded.
An unknown White House staffer calls the telephone repair desk to verify the clarity and functionality of a specific line. Beyond testing the equipment, the participants engage in casual conversation regarding weekend plans involving shooting sports and local Washington Redskins football. The caller also briefly comments on the aesthetic improvements made to the Oval Office since the Johnson administration, noting the removal of clutter and the addition of the Marine Corps flag.
President Nixon instructed the White House operator to place a telephone call to Senator Harry F. Byrd, Jr. of Virginia. The brief communication served solely to initiate official contact between the President and the Senator. No further discussion occurred during this recording as the line was managed to facilitate the connection.
President Nixon and Senator Harry F. Byrd, Jr. engaged in a brief, cordial exchange to return a previous call initiated by the Senator. The conversation focused on social pleasantries and the President's upcoming schedule in Maryland. The two men also commiserated over their mutual distaste for the Washington Post, with Nixon suggesting that the Senator consult a more balanced White House news summary to better gauge national sentiment.
President Nixon, Henry Kissinger, and Arthur Burns coordinated the scheduling of a meeting between the President and Soviet Minister of Health Boris V. Petrovsky. The discussion focused on aligning the arrival of the Soviet official from Los Angeles with the President's upcoming departure for Camp David. Kissinger ultimately confirmed that a 15-minute window would be secured for the meeting on Wednesday before Petrovsky's scheduled return to the Soviet Union.
President Nixon initiated a brief telephone communication with the White House operator. The conversation remained unintelligible, consisting primarily of routine administrative contact. No significant policy decisions or actionable directives were recorded during this brief exchange.
President Richard M. Nixon and Alexander P. Butterfield held a brief telephone conversation to coordinate the President's upcoming schedule. The discussion served as a logistical check-in regarding official calendar management. No significant policy decisions were recorded during this short exchange.
This recording consists of a blank segment captured by the White House telephone taping system. Due to technical malfunctions and significant machine noise, no intelligible communication or substantive exchange was preserved. Consequently, there are no recorded participants, topics, or administrative developments associated with this file.
President Nixon initiates a request through the White House operator to place a telephone call to Sam Huff. The President provides the operator with the correct spelling of Huff's surname to ensure the connection is established. This brief exchange serves as a routine administrative coordination to facilitate a direct communication between the President and Huff.
President Nixon initiated a brief telephone exchange with the White House operator to contact Sam Huff regarding an unspecified matter. Upon learning that Huff was away from his office, the President instructed the operator to have Huff return the call at his earliest convenience. No further business was conducted during this brief administrative interaction.
President Nixon held a brief telephone conversation with former professional football player Sam Huff. As the official record of the discussion has been withdrawn, no substantive political or policy details are available regarding the interaction. The call remains documented in the presidential archives despite the restriction of its content.
President Nixon instructed the White House operator to place a telephone call to his daughter, Tricia Nixon Cox. The conversation served strictly as a logistical request to facilitate communication between the President and his daughter. No further policy or administrative matters were discussed during this brief exchange.
President Nixon and his daughter, Tricia Nixon Cox, engaged in a brief, informal telephone exchange. The conversation primarily served a personal, familial purpose rather than addressing matters of state or official policy. Due to the withdrawal of the substantive portion of the recording as personal material, no significant administrative or political decisions are reflected in the preserved transcript.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to place a personal telephone call to First Lady Pat Nixon. The brief interaction served solely as a request for the operator to connect the President to his wife. No substantive political or policy matters were discussed during this brief communication.
President Richard Nixon and First Lady Pat Nixon engaged in a brief, personal telephone conversation. The recording consists entirely of withdrawn material designated as personal and returnable, indicating no matters of official state policy or public governance were addressed. Consequently, the interaction holds no substantive historical record regarding the administration's activities.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to facilitate a telephone call to his special counsel, Charles W. Colson. This brief communication served solely as a logistical request to initiate a connection with a key administration staffer. No substantive policy discussions or policy-related decisions were recorded during this interaction.
President Nixon and Charles Colson spoke briefly to coordinate a meeting. The primary purpose of the telephone call was to facilitate scheduling for a subsequent in-person discussion between the two men. No substantive policy matters or tactical decisions were reached during this short exchange.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to facilitate an outgoing call to his close friend and confidant, Charles G. “Bebe” Rebozo. The brief exchange served strictly as a logistical request to establish a connection with Rebozo. No substantive policy matters or further developments were recorded during this communication.
President Richard Nixon spoke with his close friend Charles G. "Bebe" Rebozo during a brief telephone call regarding personal matters. While a portion of the conversation remains withdrawn for privacy reasons, the interaction reflects the President's reliance on Rebozo for informal consultation. No significant policy decisions or official government actions were recorded during this exchange.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to facilitate a telephone connection with Alexander P. Butterfield. The brief exchange served as an administrative request to reach the Deputy Assistant to the President. No substantive policy matters were addressed during this call, as it functioned solely to establish communication.
President Nixon and Alexander P. Butterfield held a brief telephone conversation to coordinate the President's upcoming schedule. The discussion remained focused on logistical arrangements for official duties. No significant policy decisions were recorded during this brief exchange.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to place a telephone call to Alexander P. Butterfield. The brief exchange served as a logistical request to initiate communication with the Deputy Assistant to the President. No further substantive policy matters or decisions were recorded during this connection.
President Richard M. Nixon and Alexander P. Butterfield conducted a brief telephonic exchange primarily concerned with logistics and the President's upcoming schedule. The conversation focused on coordination regarding the schedule of an unnamed third party. No major policy decisions were reached during this short interaction.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to facilitate a telephone call to First Lady Pat Nixon. The brief interaction served as a logistical request to establish a connection with his wife. No substantive political or policy matters were discussed during this communication.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to facilitate a personal phone call to his daughter, Tricia Nixon Cox. The brief administrative exchange focused on connecting the President to his daughter to discuss her mother's upcoming schedule. No significant policy matters were addressed during this brief logistical communication.
President Nixon consulted with the White House operator to discuss logistical arrangements regarding the First Family's schedule. The brief exchange focused on administrative coordination for upcoming personal or public engagements. No major policy decisions were made, as the call served primarily as a functional request for information management.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to facilitate a telephone connection for Henry Kissinger. The primary purpose of this interaction was to reach Richard K. Cook on behalf of the National Security Advisor. No further policy discussions or significant substantive developments occurred during this brief administrative request.
Henry A. Kissinger and Richard K. Cook discussed legislative strategy regarding a proposal to end the Vietnam War. They focused on coordinating with Republican leadership, specifically reviewing Cook’s recent consultations with Gerald R. Ford and Leslie C. Arends. The discussion aimed to align these legislative efforts with the President’s upcoming schedule and forecast potential congressional support.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to facilitate a telephone connection with his aide, Stephen B. Bull. This brief administrative interaction served as the mechanism to initiate a direct line of communication between the President and his staff. No further substantive policy discussions occurred during this exchange.
President Nixon consulted with Stephen B. Bull and Henry A. Kissinger regarding logistical arrangements for an upcoming trip to Camp David. The discussion focused on coordinating the departure schedule and the specific timing of helicopter transportation. No major policy decisions were reached, as the conversation served primarily to finalize travel logistics.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to facilitate a telephone connection with First Lady Pat Nixon. The brief interaction served solely as an administrative request to reach the First Lady. No further policy or substantive matters were addressed during this short exchange.
President Richard Nixon engaged in a brief telephone conversation with First Lady Pat Nixon. The entirety of the recorded segment is classified as a personal returnable item, indicating the discussion centered on private family or domestic matters rather than official policy. No administrative or governmental action items were addressed during this call.
President Nixon consulted with the White House operator to facilitate an outgoing connection to another party. The brief exchange served as a logistical step in the President's administrative communications. No substantive policy discussions or major decisions occurred during this brief interaction.
President Nixon initiates a call through the White House operator to contact his daughter, Julie Nixon Eisenhower. The brief interaction serves strictly as a procedural request to facilitate personal communication between the President and his family. No policy matters or substantive political issues are addressed during this exchange.
President Nixon and his daughter, Julie Nixon Eisenhower, engaged in a brief personal telephone call. The conversation, which largely consists of withdrawn material due to its personal nature, reflects the routine familial communication between the President and his family during his tenure. No substantive policy matters or official developments were recorded in the available transcript.
President Richard M. Nixon held a brief telephone conversation with his daughter, Julie Nixon Eisenhower. The exchange was primarily personal in nature, serving as a check-in between family members. No substantive policy decisions or political actions were recorded during this communication.
President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman consulted briefly to coordinate the agenda for their upcoming meeting. The primary focus of the discussion centered on preparations for the President’s acceptance speech at the upcoming Republican National Convention. This exchange served as a logistical bridge to ensure both parties were aligned on the strategic priorities ahead of the event.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to facilitate an urgent communication with Alexander M. Haig, Jr. The brief exchange served as a logistical request to initiate a follow-up conversation. No substantive policy matters were discussed during this initial connection.
This recording consists of blank audio captured by the White House telephone system, preventing the identification of any participants or discussion topics. Due to significant technical interference and machine noise, no substantive conversation can be retrieved or analyzed. Consequently, no historical developments or decisions are associated with this file.
This recording consists of blank audio or unintelligible machine noise, leaving the substance of the encounter effectively lost to historical record. While the taping system was activated, no discernible conversation between participants was captured. Consequently, there are no developments, decisions, or action items associated with this specific entry.
President Nixon held a brief telephone conversation with an unidentified individual, the substance of which remains unrecorded due to the lack of an available transcript. Consequently, no specific policy decisions, political strategies, or significant developments can be determined from this interaction. The recording serves primarily as part of the archival record of the White House telephone taping system.
This recording captures an unknown telephone exchange initiated through the White House taping system. Due to significant machine interference and unintelligible audio, no substantive content, participant identification, or actionable directives can be discerned. Consequently, the segment provides no historical data for analysis regarding presidential policy or administration activities.
This recording captures a segment of the White House telephone taping system that failed to record audible content due to technical machine noise. Consequently, there is no evidence of the participants involved or the subject matter discussed. The tape remains blank, precluding any historical analysis of policy developments or administrative decisions.
President Nixon requested that the White House operator place a telephone call to his daughter, Julie Nixon Eisenhower. This brief administrative interaction was focused solely on facilitating personal communication between the President and his family. No policy matters or substantive political issues were discussed.