Nixon White House Tapes › Tape 30
Nixon White House Tape 30 (August 14, 1972 – October 3, 1972)
52 conversations · White House Telephone · about 50 min of released audio
Featuring Nixon, Haldeman, Colson, Ehrlichman, Eisenhower
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to facilitate a telephone connection to Prescott S. Bush. The brief exchange served as an administrative request to place a direct call to the former senator. No substantive policy matters were discussed during this initial operator-assisted outreach.
President Richard Nixon called Prescott S. Bush to offer well wishes and encouragement as Bush prepared for an upcoming surgery. The conversation touched briefly on the U.N. General Assembly and Nixon's recent discussion with George H.W. Bush regarding his father's health. The exchange focused primarily on providing personal support to a long-time friend and political ally during his recovery.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to facilitate a telephone call to his daughter, Julie Nixon Eisenhower. The operator promptly acknowledged the request and initiated the connection. No further substantive policy or administrative matters were discussed during this brief exchange.
President Nixon initiated a phone call to his daughter, Julie Nixon Eisenhower, but was informed by the White House operator that she was currently out shopping. Upon learning she was expected to return shortly, the President decided to postpone the call. No further substantive matters were discussed, and no action items were established beyond the President's intent to reconnect later.
President Nixon and John Ehrlichman consulted on the viability of sustaining a presidential veto regarding Office of Economic Opportunity (OEO) legislation. They assessed the reluctance of congressional leaders like Gerald Ford and Hugh Scott to support the veto, noting Ford's specific preoccupation with a Civil Air Patrol program in his district. Nixon directed Ehrlichman to consult with William Timmons for a more definitive assessment of the legislative prospects before moving forward.
President Nixon and John Ehrlichman discussed the precarious vote count required to sustain a potential presidential veto of the Office of Economic Opportunity (OEO) legislation currently before Congress. Ehrlichman relayed input from William Timmons, who expressed uncertainty regarding the vote count for the conference report compared to previous versions of the bill. The two decided to investigate whether the administration could delay the veto decision until the following day to better assess their legislative standing.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to facilitate a telephone call to his daughter, Julie Nixon Eisenhower. The brief exchange served as an administrative request to establish a private line of communication. No further policy or political matters were discussed during this brief connection.
President Nixon held a brief telephone conversation with his daughter, Julie Nixon Eisenhower. Due to the withdrawal of the recording's content as a personal item, the specific details of the discussion remain unavailable for public review. The exchange serves as an example of the personal communications captured within the White House taping system.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to initiate a telephone call to his special counsel, Charles W. Colson. The brief exchange served solely as a request to connect with Colson for an unstated purpose. No further substantive discussion occurred between the President and the operator.
President Nixon and Charles Colson discuss strategies to neutralize political controversies regarding the administration's Soviet grain deals and ongoing 1972 campaign developments. They agree to expedite an FBI report to clear any suspicions of scandal while emphasizing the economic benefits of grain sales to farmers. Additionally, they discuss the campaign performance of George McGovern, noting with satisfaction the negative confrontations he has faced during plant visits, particularly regarding his stance on amnesty and Vietnam policy.
President Nixon initiates a brief telephone call through the White House operator to contact his daughter, Julie Nixon Eisenhower. The primary purpose of this communication is to facilitate a personal conversation between the President and his daughter. No further policy or administrative business is discussed during this short administrative request.
President Nixon held a brief, administrative telephone conversation with a White House operator. The exchange consisted of a short, classified segment that was subsequently withdrawn from public release. No substantive policy discussions or executive decisions were recorded during this brief communication.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to place an outgoing call, but ultimately canceled the request. After briefly interacting with the switchboard staff, the President decided not to proceed with his intended communication to Stephen B. Bull. No substantive policy matters or further actions resulted from this brief administrative exchange.
President Nixon and H.R. Haldeman discuss the urgent need to address the burglary of John C. Lungren’s office to avoid the appearance of a cover-up. They express concern that failing to report the incident promptly or waiting too long could lead to public suspicion regarding the administration's involvement or potential tampering with presidential files. Ultimately, Nixon directs Haldeman to obtain a quick report from FBI Director L. Patrick Gray III and insists that the matter must be disclosed immediately if it is to be handled properly.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to facilitate a personal telephone call to his daughter, Julie Nixon Eisenhower. The operator promptly acknowledged the President's request to reach her. This brief exchange served solely as a logistical coordination for the President to initiate private communication with his family.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to initiate an urgent telephone call to National Security Advisor Henry Kissinger. The brief interaction served solely as a logistical request to establish communication with Kissinger. No further policy discussions occurred during this specific exchange.
President Nixon expressed strong dissatisfaction to Henry Kissinger regarding the State Department’s passive response to political violence in Uganda and Burundi. Decrying what he perceived as a double standard in dealing with African regimes, Nixon ordered the immediate evacuation of all Americans from Uganda and demanded the recall of U.S. Ambassador Thomas Patrick Melady. He further directed that the Burundi ambassador be expelled, signaling a shift toward more aggressive diplomatic actions in the region.
President Nixon held a brief, informal telephone conversation with his daughter, Julie Nixon Eisenhower. The discussion served as a personal check-in between the two family members. No substantive policy decisions or political developments were recorded during this exchange.
President Nixon and H.R. Haldeman discuss the logistics of installing a small refrigerator in a White House closet for Tricia Nixon Cox. Haldeman confirms he has coordinated with Tricia and White House valet Manolo Sanchez regarding the specific location for the appliance. The two agree that the installation should proceed the following day, tasking Chief Usher Rex Scouten with the necessary carpentry work to prepare the space.
President Nixon initiates a request for the White House operator to connect him with special counsel Charles W. Colson. This brief interaction serves as a routine administrative step to facilitate a direct conversation between the President and a key advisor. The call serves no broader policy purpose beyond establishing this specific line of communication.
President Nixon and Charles Colson discuss a Washington Star column by Crosby S. Noyes that draws a favorable comparison between the Watergate scandal and the Daniel Ellsberg case. They aim to shift the public narrative by challenging George McGovern to explain his support for Ellsberg’s theft of government documents in the context of his Watergate criticism. Nixon and Colson also speculate that McGovern’s recent silence on the Watergate affair stems from unfavorable polling data and potential concerns regarding Democratic political misconduct.
President Nixon instructed the White House operator to place a telephone call to John F. Griner, the head of the American Federation of Government Employees. The request was intended to facilitate direct communication with the union leader, though no further discussion occurred during this brief administrative interaction. The President's primary objective was to establish contact with the labor representative for undisclosed purposes.
President Nixon instructed the White House operator to place an outgoing call to Charles W. Colson. This brief administrative exchange served as the precursor to a direct consultation between the President and his Special Counsel. The interaction highlights the standard procedure for routing priority communications through the White House switchboard.
Charles W. Colson and W. Richard Howard discuss the stalled release of a critical political statement targeting George S. McGovern, which was intended to be issued by Clark MacGregor and Robert J. Dole. Colson expresses frustration that MacGregor has failed to authorize the statement due to his preoccupation with upcoming debate preparations. Ultimately, Colson instructs Howard to involve Alexander Haig to push the release forward before the 6:00 p.m. deadline.
President Nixon and H.R. Haldeman discussed whether Vice President Spiro Agnew should cancel a campaign appearance in Texas to return to Washington for a potential tie-breaking vote on the Brooke Amendment to the foreign aid bill. Although staff opinions were divided on the probability of a tie, Nixon expressed concern that Agnew would suffer significant political criticism if he were absent during a pivotal Senate vote. Ultimately, the President decided that Agnew should play it safe and return to the capital, while instructing staff to arrange a suitable substitute speaker for the Texas event.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to facilitate an urgent connection to his Chief of Staff, H.R. Haldeman. This brief administrative interaction served as a logistical step to initiate a direct line of communication between the President and his key advisor. No further substantive discussion occurred before the transition of the call.
President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman discussed the scheduling logistics for Vice President Spiro Agnew’s attendance at an upcoming Senate vote on the Edward W. Brooke amendment. They analyzed whether Agnew could balance a planned breakfast appearance in Texas with the necessary arrival time for the 2:00 p.m. vote in Washington. Haldeman committed to exploring whether the Vice President could reschedule his morning commitment to ensure his timely return for the legislative session.
President Nixon instructed the White House operator to place a telephone call to Edward W. Carter, the chairman of Broadway-Hale Stores. The purpose of the outreach was to follow up on a fundraising dinner held in Los Angeles the previous evening. No further actions or policy decisions were discussed during this brief administrative request.
President Nixon consulted with the White House operator to manage his evening communications schedule. After receiving an update regarding the delayed travel plans of Edward W. Carter, the President decided to postpone his outreach to Carter until the following morning. Concurrently, Nixon directed the operator to place a new call to David Packard in San Francisco.
President Nixon initiates a request through the White House operator to place a telephone call to Bernard J. “Bunny” Lasker in New York City. The brief exchange serves as a logistical coordination for the President to reach the prominent financier and political donor. No substantive policy matters are discussed as the conversation is limited to facilitating this connection.
President Nixon directed the White House operator to place a telephone call to businessman Edward W. Carter. Nixon specified that Carter could be reached at the Madison Hotel. The conversation concluded with the operator confirming the request and preparing to initiate the connection.
President Richard Nixon held a brief telephone conversation with Edward W. Carter, a prominent businessman and chairman of Broadway-Hale Stores. The communication, which lasted under three minutes, remained largely opaque due to the immediate withdrawal of the transcript content. No specific policy decisions or substantive developments are documented in the available record.
Edward R. F. Cox, President Nixon's son-in-law, contacted the White House operator to facilitate a communication. The brief interaction consisted of a routine administrative exchange regarding the routing of a call. No substantive policy discussions or political decisions were recorded during this brief connection.
Edward R.F. Cox and Anne C.B. (Finch) Cox engaged in a private telephone conversation lasting approximately 17 minutes. The content of the call is classified as a personal, returnable communication and has been withheld from the public record. No substantive policy matters or administrative developments are associated with this interaction.
President Nixon initiates a request for the White House operator to place a telephone call to speechwriter Raymond K. Price, Jr. This brief administrative interaction serves to connect the President with a key member of his staff for undisclosed purposes. No further substantive discussion or policy decisions occur during this exchange.
H. R. Haldeman coordinates with Raymond K. Price, Jr. to arrange a meeting at Camp David with President Nixon to discuss the content and strategy for an upcoming radio speech. They deliberate on logistical arrangements for travel, ultimately agreeing that Price will join a later flight alongside Edward C. Nixon. Price is instructed to coordinate further travel details with Alexander P. Butterfield.
President Nixon instructed the White House operator to place an emergency telephone call to Ambassador Charles E. “Chip” Bohlen at the Washington Medical Center. The President sought to reach the ailing diplomat directly to offer personal support. He further directed that if Bohlen was incapacitated, the operator should connect him instead with Bohlen's wife.
President Nixon called veteran diplomat Charles E. "Chip" Bohlen to express his well wishes following reports of Bohlen's hospitalization. During the exchange, Nixon also mentioned a planned private dinner at Camp David for Soviet Foreign Minister Andrei A. Gromyko and fondly recalled their past collaborative work under the Christian A. Herter Committee. The conversation served primarily as a personal gesture of support and appreciation for Bohlen’s long-standing service to the country.
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 place a personal call. No further substantive policy or political discussions occurred during this exchange.
President Richard Nixon and First Lady Pat Nixon engaged in a brief, private telephone conversation. The recording consists entirely of personal material and has been formally withdrawn from the public record. Consequently, no official policy or political matters were addressed in this exchange.
President Nixon instructed the White House operator to facilitate a meeting with Charles W. Colson. The President requested that Colson relocate to his office in the Executive Office Building to conduct business. This brief exchange served as a logistical coordination to initiate a subsequent consultation between the two men.
H. R. Haldeman contacts the White House operator to facilitate a telephonic connection with Frederic V. Malek. This brief administrative interaction serves as a logistical bridge to initiate a formal conversation between the two officials. No substantive policy discussions or decisions occur during this brief exchange.
H. R. Haldeman and Frederic V. Malek engaged in a brief telephone consultation regarding administrative personnel matters. The discussion focused on internal staffing and organizational oversight within the Nixon administration. The segment remains restricted due to the withdrawal of personal or sensitive content.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to request a telephone connection with First Lady Pat Nixon. The brief interaction served as a formal initiation of a private communication between the President and his wife. No substantive political or policy matters were addressed during this exchange.
President Richard Nixon and First Lady Pat Nixon engaged in a brief telephone conversation. The nature of the discussion is restricted as the contents have been withdrawn from the public record for personal privacy reasons. Consequently, no specific policy decisions or political developments are documented in this recording.
President Nixon initiates a request through the White House operator to place a telephone call to former Treasury Secretary John B. Connally. The interaction serves as a brief logistical bridge to connect the President with his political advisor. No substantive policy discussions occur during this brief exchange.
President Nixon and John B. Connally discussed their respective health statuses and logistical challenges during a telephone conversation. Connally provided updates on his recovery from a sinus infection, his upcoming travel schedule, and the personal difficulties of relocating his household. The two also addressed the rescheduling of a television appearance, which Connally coordinated with staff to ensure proper planning.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to request a telephone connection to his daughter, Tricia Nixon Cox. The brief interaction served as a logistical attempt to facilitate this personal communication. No policy matters or significant administrative decisions were discussed during this request.
President Richard Nixon engaged in a brief personal telephone conversation with his daughter, Tricia Nixon Cox. The discussion was entirely private and classified as a personal, returnable item, resulting in no substantive policy developments or official administrative actions. Consequently, the record contains no actionable information for historical research purposes.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to facilitate a direct communication with Stephen B. Bull. The brief call served exclusively as an administrative request to place a telephone connection to Bull. No further substantive matters were discussed during this interaction.
President Nixon coordinates his afternoon schedule with Stephen B. Bull regarding a meeting with Senator Robert P. Griffin. They finalize plans for a 3:45 PM television appearance followed by a 4:00 PM appointment. The President also confirms that his daughter, Tricia Nixon Cox, will accompany him and authorizes H.R. Haldeman to include additional staff members as needed.
This recording consists of a blank segment captured by the White House telephone taping system. Due to the lack of audio, no participants can be identified and no specific topics or decisions were recorded. Consequently, this segment provides no substantive historical information regarding administration activities.