Nixon White House Tapes › Tape 33
Nixon White House Tape 33 (November 4, 1972 – November 19, 1972)
115 conversations · White House Telephone · about 4 hr 49 min of released audio
Featuring Nixon, Haldeman, Colson, Kissinger, Ziegler
President Nixon initiates a brief administrative request to the White House operator to place a telephone call to Charles W. Colson. This communication serves as a standard operational task to connect the President with one of his key political advisors. No further substantive policy matters or decisions are recorded during this brief exchange.
President Nixon and Charles Colson discuss the final stages of the 1972 presidential campaign, focusing on the President's positive momentum, strong polling data, and the apparent disintegration of George McGovern's campaign. The two men review the political landscape in key states like Michigan and Massachusetts, evaluate recent campaign rhetoric regarding Vietnam, and finalize a decision to cancel Vice President Agnew's appearance on CBS to avoid crossing a picket line. They also note the significance of rising stock market figures as a reflection of public confidence in the President's reelection.
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 the necessary step to initiate a direct conversation between the President and his senior staffer. No further substantive policy matters were discussed during this request.
President Nixon and Press Secretary Ronald Ziegler discuss the administration's public relations strategy regarding Vietnam peace negotiations and George McGovern's accusations of deception. Nixon emphasizes the need for Secretary of State William Rogers and Secretary of Defense Melvin Laird to aggressively rebut McGovern's claims, while maintaining a firm posture against being rushed into an unsound agreement. They also evaluate the efficacy of the President's recent media coverage, concluding that television remains a more effective medium for their messaging than the press.
President Nixon initiated a phone call to request an immediate meeting with his Chief of Staff, H.R. Haldeman. The brief exchange focused primarily on scheduling this consultation to address current administrative matters. The conversation served as a logistical precursor to further private deliberations between the two men.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to initiate a telephone call to Secretary of State William P. Rogers. This brief exchange served exclusively as a procedural request to facilitate communication between the President and the Secretary. No further policy discussions or substantive developments occurred during this brief interaction.
President Nixon and Secretary of State William P. Rogers discuss how to frame ongoing Vietnam peace negotiations in response to political attacks from George McGovern ahead of the 1972 election. Nixon emphasizes that his administration has reached a breakthrough on key principles but refuses to rush into a flawed agreement, drawing historical parallels to the failed 1968 bombing pause. They agree that Rogers will characterize McGovern's criticisms as irresponsible and desperate when he appears on 'Meet the Press,' while maintaining a confident public stance regarding the inevitability of a final, durable settlement.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to facilitate a telephone connection with his aide, Stephen B. Bull. The brief exchange served as an administrative request to initiate communication with a staff member. No policy matters or significant strategic decisions were addressed during this interaction.
President Nixon instructed his aide, Stephen B. Bull, to arrange a meeting with H.R. Haldeman. The President requested that Haldeman come to his location as soon as he became available. This brief exchange served as a routine administrative request to facilitate immediate communication between the President and his Chief of Staff.
H. R. Haldeman contacts the White House operator to facilitate a telephonic connection with speechwriter Raymond K. Price, Jr. This administrative exchange serves solely as a logistical request to initiate a conversation with Price. No substantive policy matters or strategic discussions occur during this brief operator-assisted call.
President Nixon and H.R. Haldeman participated in a brief, fragmented telephone exchange involving unknown participants shortly before the 1972 election. The dialogue lacks substantial policy discussion, consisting primarily of greetings and administrative coordination, including a reference to placing a call to Raymond Price. No significant decisions or substantive developments were recorded during these brief segments.
H. R. Haldeman instructs the White House operator to cancel a scheduled telephone call to presidential speechwriter Raymond K. Price, Jr. Haldeman specifies that he intends to reach out to Price from a different line instead. The brief exchange concludes with the immediate cancellation of the initial connection attempt.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to initiate an outgoing call to Connecticut Governor Thomas J. Meskill. This brief exchange served solely as a functional administrative request to connect the President with the governor. No further policy discussions or substantive developments occurred during this brief interaction.
President Nixon called Connecticut Governor Thomas J. Meskill to express appreciation for his political support and to encourage a strong finish to the 1972 campaign. The two discussed Republican prospects in Connecticut's congressional and state legislative races, as well as the importance of maintaining voter turnout. Nixon specifically authorized Meskill to share his enthusiastic endorsement of local candidates with the press and emphasized the administration's commitment to achieving "peace with honor" in Vietnam and full employment.
President Nixon communicated with the White House operator to manage outgoing telephone calls to New Jersey Governor William T. Cahill and political operative Wesley Powell. The operator informed the President that the connection to Cahill was delayed, prompting Nixon to prioritize the call with Powell. This interaction illustrates the President's direct involvement in coordinating political outreach during the final days of the 1972 election cycle.
President Nixon calls Wesley Powell to offer encouragement and support for his New Hampshire Senate campaign during the final days of the 1972 election. The President expresses his appreciation for Powell's past political support, emphasizes his commitment to "peace with honor," and acknowledges the campaign efforts of his own family members in the state. Beverly Powell joins the call briefly to receive the President's praise for her role in the campaign, while the President reiterates his desire to visit New Hampshire after the election.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to initiate a telephone call to Senator J. Caleb Boggs. This brief exchange served as an administrative request to facilitate communication between the President and the Senator. No further substantive policy matters were discussed during this brief connection.
President Nixon held a brief campaign-focused telephone call with Senator J. Caleb Boggs and Congressman Pierre S. DuPont shortly before the 1972 election. Nixon expressed his support for their respective candidacies in Delaware, highlighting his appreciation for their past cooperation and his affinity for the state. The participants discussed the final stages of the campaign, and Nixon briefly outlined his own upcoming travel schedule to North Carolina, New Mexico, and California.
President Nixon initiated this call to Georgia Congressman S. Fletcher Thompson to express his support for Thompson's candidacy during the final days of the 1972 election cycle. The two discussed their shared political platform, specifically emphasizing peace with honor, national strength, and the enforcement of law and order. Nixon encouraged Thompson to continue his campaign efforts in Georgia, expressing optimism that the "Thompson-Nixon" ticket would succeed in the upcoming vote.
President Nixon called Wisconsin campaign chairman John K. MacIver to express his appreciation for the local organization's efforts and to encourage a strong voter turnout in the final days of the 1972 election. The two discussed campaign themes, including the President's commitment to peace with honor, economic prosperity, and national strength. They also assessed the outlook for competitive House of Representatives seats in Wisconsin, with MacIver reporting that increased volunteer mobilization had improved their standing.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to place an outgoing call to Robert Hirsch. This brief exchange served as a logistical request to facilitate communication with Hirsch. No further substantive policy or political discussions were recorded during this connection.
President Nixon held a campaign encouragement call with South Dakota congressional candidate Robert Hirsch just days before the 1972 election. Nixon expressed his strong support for Hirsch’s candidacy, emphasizing their shared ideological alignment on peace, national strength, and economic prosperity. The discussion also addressed broader electoral prospects in South Dakota, including the potential success of other Republican candidates and the First Lady’s ancestral ties to the state.
President Nixon called James A. McClure to offer a final endorsement and encouragement for his Idaho Senate campaign ahead of the 1972 election. Nixon expressed regret over his inability to visit Idaho while emphasizing the necessity of electing Republicans who supported his foreign policy and economic agenda. McClure confirmed the effectiveness of the President's endorsement in local advertisements and noted that Secretary George Romney had recently provided additional campaign support.
President Nixon called Senator Margaret Chase Smith three days before the 1972 election to express his support for her campaign and discuss their mutual electoral outlook. The conversation focused on the political climate in Maine, the impact of local media opposition, and Nixon's strategy for achieving "peace with honor" in the Vietnam War. Nixon provided Smith with specific talking points to defend his administration's peace negotiations and firm stance against a coalition government, encouraging her to remain confident as she campaigned for re-election.
President Nixon called Senator Howard H. Baker, Jr. to convey his well-wishes for the upcoming 1972 election and to outline campaign talking points regarding his administration's pursuit of "peace with honor" in Vietnam. Nixon emphasized the progress made on cease-fire negotiations and the return of prisoners of war, while dismissing opposition claims of a political hoax. The President also requested that Baker personally contact various House candidates on his behalf to demonstrate his support.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to place a personal telephone call to Billy Mills, a Los Angeles city councilman. The President requested that the operator locate and connect him to Mills, confirming that the operator already had the necessary contact information on file. This brief administrative exchange served solely to facilitate communication between the President and the local official.
President Nixon called Senator Robert Dole while the latter was in Kansas to offer campaign support and well wishes to Republican candidates Morris Kay and Chuck McAtee. The discussion focused on bolstering the GOP ticket in Kansas, specifically emphasizing the importance of securing a win for the gubernatorial race. Nixon expressed his appreciation for Dole's national campaigning efforts and agreed to reach out to former Governor Alf Landon as a gesture of party unity.
President Nixon and Los Angeles Councilman William Mills spoke to exchange mutual expressions of support ahead of the 1972 election. Mills thanked the President for past assistance provided to his community by the White House, while Nixon reaffirmed his commitment to keeping the administration accessible to the Black community. The President directed Mills to coordinate with John Ehrlichman in the coming weeks to serve as an advisor on urban policy for the upcoming second term.
President Nixon spoke with Senator Gordon Allott and Congressman James D. “Mike” McKevitt to offer encouragement regarding their respective reelection campaigns and to express appreciation for the Colorado delegation’s support. The conversation focused on the status of various competitive congressional and Senate races across the country, as well as the President’s campaign travel schedule. Nixon also emphasized his commitment to achieving “peace with honor” in the Vietnam War negotiations, ensuring that any final agreement would be more robust than previous diplomatic settlements.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to place a long-distance call to Senator Strom Thurmond in South Carolina. The brief communication functioned as a routine administrative request to facilitate direct contact with the Senator. No further substantive policy matters were discussed during this brief exchange.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to place a telephone call to Press Secretary Ronald L. Ziegler. The brief exchange served as a routine administrative request to initiate communication with a key staff member. No further substantive discussion took place during this brief interaction.
President Nixon and Press Secretary Ronald Ziegler coordinate a meeting at the White House to discuss unspecified matters. After confirming that Ziegler is not scheduled for a press briefing that day, the President directs him to come over immediately. This brief interaction serves as a routine scheduling check-in to facilitate a private consultation between the two officials.
President Nixon called Montana Senate candidate Henry Hibbard to offer his personal encouragement during the final days of a difficult election campaign. Nixon emphasized his alignment with Hibbard on the issues of achieving 'peace with honor' in Vietnam and maintaining national strength. While discussing the state's patriotic electorate, the President explained that he could not personally visit Montana due to the political complications involved in traveling to neighboring states like South Dakota. Nixon tasked Hibbard with conveying the President's full support to the local press.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to request a telephone connection with his special counsel, Charles W. Colson. The call served as a brief administrative bridge to facilitate direct communication with a key advisor. No further substantive discussion occurred during this short exchange beyond the request for the transfer.
President Nixon coordinates a meeting with Charles Colson to finalize outstanding tasks before Colson’s departure. The primary priority for Colson is awaiting a call from Vice President Spiro Agnew’s office regarding a signed statement. Nixon instructs Colson to prioritize the receipt of the Vice President's communication before proceeding to the Oval Office.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to facilitate a telephone connection with his personal secretary, Rose Mary Woods. This brief communication served a purely administrative purpose to initiate contact with a key staff member. No policy matters or further developments were recorded during the duration of the call.
President Nixon and his personal secretary, Rose Mary Woods, exchanged a brief telephone call to coordinate further communication. The conversation served primarily as a logistical step for the President to instruct Woods to place a return call. No substantive policy matters or decisions were addressed during this exchange.
President Nixon and his personal secretary Rose Mary Woods briefly discussed the initial positive outlook of the 1972 presidential election returns on the evening of Election Day. Despite the President's cautious stance as he awaited further results later that night, Woods expressed strong optimism regarding the early favorable projections. Their exchange highlights the expectant atmosphere at the White House as the landslide victory began to take shape.
President Nixon instructed the White House operator to place an outgoing call to George Allen. The brief exchange served as a routine administrative request to facilitate a direct conversation between the President and the football coach. No substantive policy matters were discussed during this brief connection.
President Nixon consulted with the White House operator to facilitate contact with George Allen. The operator informed the President that Allen was currently in transit and would arrive at his residence within thirty minutes. Consequently, Nixon chose to leave a message for Allen rather than wait for the connection.
President Nixon and Washington Redskins coach George Allen discussed the team's recent victory over the New York Jets and previewed their upcoming game against the New York Giants. Beyond sports analysis, the two coordinated arrangements for Allen and his wife to attend the President’s election night victory celebration. Nixon specified that he would be unable to make a public statement until 11:00 p.m. due to the late closing of California polling places.
President Nixon and David Eisenhower communicated via telephone on election night to review real-time projections and early returns from various states. They discussed specific outcomes for the presidential race, Senate contests, and state-level voter turnout metrics provided by news networks like CBS and NBC. The exchange focused on assessing the candidate's electoral strength in key regions, including Alabama, Illinois, and Ohio, while acknowledging the uncertainty of early returns in close races.
President Nixon initiated a brief exchange with the White House operator to clarify whether she had placed a call to his line. The conversation concluded quickly after the operator confirmed that she had not initiated the ring. No substantive policy matters or administrative decisions were addressed during this interaction.
President Nixon and his personal secretary, Rose Mary Woods, held a brief telephone conversation shortly after the 1972 presidential election. The interaction consists of a routine exchange of greetings, though the majority of the brief call remains classified or withdrawn from the public record. No significant policy decisions or administrative actions are captured in the available transcript.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to facilitate a telephone connection with his Chief of Staff, H.R. Haldeman. This brief interaction served solely as a functional administrative request to initiate official communication between the President and his senior advisor. No substantive policy discussions or decisions were made during this exchange.
President Nixon directed the White House operator to facilitate communication with his staff during the evening of the 1972 election. After being informed that Chief of Staff H. R. Haldeman was unavailable, the President explicitly requested that the operator connect him with special counsel Charles W. Colson. This brief exchange highlights the President’s urgent efforts to coordinate with key advisors during the late stages of election night.
President Nixon and Charles W. Colson discussed real-time election returns on the night of Nixon's 1972 landslide victory. They reviewed projections for key Senate and House races, noting significant Republican gains in the South and border states while expressing disappointment over potential losses in other regions. Despite some concerns regarding ticket splitting and specific senatorial contests, they concluded the evening was shaping up to be an overwhelming electoral success for the administration.
President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman discuss early returns and network projections during the 1972 presidential election. The two analyze the validity of competing media projections for key states like Illinois, Ohio, and Tennessee, while acknowledging the defeat of specific Republican candidates such as Louie Nunn and S. Fletcher Thompson. Nixon expresses frustration with the networks' premature and inconsistent reporting, opting to maintain a close watch on the incoming results as the landslide victory takes shape.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to place an outgoing call to H. R. Haldeman. This brief administrative interaction served as a logistical bridge to facilitate direct communication with his Chief of Staff. No substantive policy discussions occurred during this exchange.
President Nixon and H.R. Haldeman reviewed early election returns and television network projections on the night of the 1972 presidential election. The discussion focused on the President's strong performance across various states, the status of key Senate races, and concerns regarding voter turnout. Nixon instructed his staff to gather further intelligence on outstanding contests in states like Wisconsin and New Hampshire, as well as specific Senate results, to better gauge the night's final outcome.
President Nixon instructed the White House operator to place an outgoing call to Charles W. Colson. This brief administrative interaction served as the initiation of a communication between the President and one of his key political advisors. No further substantive discussion was recorded during this segment of the telephone conversation.
President Nixon and Charles Colson discuss election returns on the evening of November 7, 1972, analyzing the President's significant lead in key states and the potential impact of his coattails on congressional races. They examine specific Senate and House contests, debating the phenomenon of ticket-splitting among 'brass-collar' Democrats who supported the President but voted for local candidates of their own party. The conversation also touches on voter turnout and the President's skepticism toward network news coverage, while Tricia Nixon Cox joins briefly to discuss the unfolding results.
Manolo Sanchez coordinates with the White House operator to urgently summon Charles Colson to the Oval Office for a meeting with President Nixon. The operator confirms that Colson is already en route from his hotel to the White House. This logistical exchange ensures the President's immediate request for a late-night consultation with his aide is fulfilled.
President Nixon consulted with the White House operator to check on the status of a pending telephone connection to Philadelphia Mayor Frank L. Rizzo. During the brief exchange, Nixon also instructed the operator to initiate a subsequent call to National Security Advisor Henry A. Kissinger. No further substantive policy matters were addressed during this short administrative check-in.
President Nixon consulted with the White House operator to determine the current availability of National Security Advisor Henry Kissinger. Upon being informed that Kissinger would be away for approximately fifteen minutes, the President acknowledged the update and concluded the brief coordination call. This exchange served primarily to facilitate the President's immediate scheduling needs regarding his communication with Kissinger.
President Richard Nixon called Philadelphia Mayor Frank L. Rizzo to express his gratitude for Rizzo’s support during the 1972 presidential election. The two discussed Nixon’s significant victory in Pennsylvania and the political landscape, including their shared disdain for Governor Milton J. Shapp and George McGovern’s conduct. The conversation concluded with Nixon expressing a desire to meet with Rizzo in the future to discuss administration goals and national unity.
President Nixon initiated a brief telephone request to the White House operator to be connected with Governor Nelson A. Rockefeller. The conversation served as a logistical administrative step to facilitate a direct line of communication between the President and the Governor. No further substantive dialogue occurred during this short exchange.
President Nixon instructed the White House operator to place a call to Senator Hubert H. Humphrey following his recent electoral victory. During the brief exchange, the operator also informed the President that Governor Nelson A. Rockefeller was currently waiting on the line. The conversation focused on managing these immediate post-election communications.
President Richard Nixon and Nelson Rockefeller spoke following Nixon’s landslide victory in the 1972 presidential election to review preliminary results and the political landscape. They discussed the President’s strong showing in New York, the outcomes of various congressional races, and the failure of George McGovern's campaign. Additionally, Nixon disclosed that North Vietnam had recently agreed to unconditional negotiations, and the two men discussed the importance of post-election national unity.
Henry Kissinger calls President Nixon to offer congratulations on his overwhelming landslide victory in the 1972 presidential election. The two discuss George McGovern's ungracious concession statement and Nixon's subsequent decision to reject a draft telegram from his staff that was overly conciliatory toward his opponent. Additionally, they reflect on disappointing Republican losses in the Senate and interpret the election results as a definitive public rebuke of the media and liberal intelligentsia regarding the administration's Vietnam policy.
President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman coordinated the preparation of a wire to be drafted by Patrick J. Buchanan. The conversation centered on the logistical execution of this document, with Nixon confirming his role in finalizing the content. The pair moved quickly to ensure the draft would be ready for upcoming strategic use.
In this early morning telephone call following his landslide re-election, President Richard Nixon received a congratulatory call from Hubert H. Humphrey. The two men discussed the political differences between the 1968 and 1972 elections, specifically contrasting the Vietnam War issue and George McGovern’s campaign tactics. They also discussed election results in Minnesota, the future of the country, and Nixon offered Humphrey personal encouragement regarding his political career by referencing the late-career successes of Winston Churchill and Benjamin Disraeli.
Manolo Sanchez contacted the White House mess to coordinate an urgent food delivery for President Nixon and his staff. The order consisted of three breakfast trays featuring fried eggs, bacon, and toast. These meals were to be delivered immediately to the President's office in the Executive Office Building for the President, H.R. Haldeman, and Charles Colson.
Manolo Sanchez contacted the White House operator to arrange a food delivery for the President from the staff mess. The order consisted of toast, tissues, and milk, with Juan H. Castillo and an individual named Freddy designated to pick up the items. This brief administrative coordination ensured that sustenance was provided for the President during late-night work hours.
Charles W. Colson coordinates with his office staff to urgently secure data regarding the results of the 1972 congressional elections. Colson requests an immediate phone call to Lyndon “Mort” Allin to obtain the net gain or loss of Republican seats. These figures are to be relayed quickly to Manolo Sanchez, presumably for President Nixon's review in the wake of the election.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to initiate a telephone call to Senate Majority Leader Michael J. Mansfield. This brief exchange served as a logistical request to connect the President with congressional leadership. The call was placed to facilitate direct communication between the White House and the legislative branch.
President Nixon instructed the White House operator to facilitate communication with Senator Mike Mansfield, who had traveled to Boca Grande, Florida. The President requested that the operator inform Mansfield that he had returned his call and secure a contact number for a follow-up conversation later that evening. This coordination was necessary due to conflicting schedules that prevented the two from connecting during the afternoon.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to facilitate a telephone connection to Harry S. Dent. This brief administrative interaction served as a logistical step to reach the White House aide. No further policy or substantive matters were discussed during this specific exchange.
President Nixon and Harry Dent discuss the results of the 1972 election, focusing on the Republican Party's performance in the South and the reasons behind specific Senate and House losses. Nixon expresses frustration with the quality of Republican candidates and the perceived incompetence of the National Republican Party, while Dent attributes the victories to Nixon's personal efforts and the "triple play" strategy regarding Vietnam. The two agree on the necessity of recruiting better candidates and expanding the Republican coalition by incorporating Southern Democrats to build a stronger, more viable party in the future.
President Nixon initiates a request to the White House operator to summon Charles W. Colson to the Oval Office. The conversation is a brief, functional exchange focused solely on facilitating this administrative meeting. No further policy or strategic details are discussed during the brief call.
President Nixon directs the White House operator to connect him with British Prime Minister Edward R. G. Heath. The brief exchange serves as a logistical instruction to facilitate immediate high-level diplomatic communication. No further policy discussion takes place during this recording beyond the initiation of the international call.
President Nixon consulted with the White House operator to determine the whereabouts of British Prime Minister Edward Heath, who was meeting with Queen Elizabeth II at Buckingham Palace. The President requested that the operator arrange a call once Heath returned to his office. No urgent action was required, as Nixon indicated there was no rush to expedite the communication.
Prime Minister Edward Heath called President Richard Nixon to offer his congratulations on Nixon's 1972 reelection victory. The two leaders discussed the implementation of wage and price controls, sharing insights on managing union opposition and garnering public support. Additionally, Nixon provided a brief update on the progress of Vietnam peace negotiations, noting that Alexander Haig was traveling to Saigon and that further developments were expected shortly.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to place an outgoing call to Charles W. Colson. This brief administrative exchange served solely to facilitate communication between the President and his special counsel. No substantive policy matters or further discussions were recorded during this connection.
President Nixon and Charles Colson discussed the status of incoming 1972 election results ahead of the President's scheduled departure for Florida. They focused on obtaining the most recent presidential vote tallies, specifically highlighting the significance of late-reporting absentee ballots in key states. Colson committed to delivering an updated report of these figures to the President by 4:00 pm.
President Nixon initiates a brief request for the White House operator to place a telephone call to Charles W. Colson. This administrative exchange facilitates direct communication between the President and his special counsel. No further substantive policy matters are addressed during this short connection.
President Nixon and Charles Colson coordinate a brief, in-person follow-up meeting to discuss administrative or political matters. The President directs Colson to step into his office immediately to continue their dialogue. This interaction serves as a brief logistical bridge to a more substantive discussion between the two men.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to facilitate communication with Stephen B. Bull. The brief exchange served as a routine administrative request to place a call to a member of his staff. No further substantive policy discussions occurred during this brief interaction.
President Nixon received a brief notification from the White House operator regarding the status of Stephen B. Bull. The operator informed the President that Bull was currently en route to the Oval Office. This exchange served strictly as a procedural update to facilitate an upcoming meeting or arrival.
President Nixon spoke with the White House operator to facilitate an outgoing call. The conversation serves primarily as a logistical step for the President to reach another party. No substantive policy discussions or significant presidential decisions are contained within this brief exchange.
President Nixon coordinated with the White House operator to facilitate communication regarding the travel schedules and locations of the First Family, specifically mentioning Pat Nixon, Julie Nixon Eisenhower, Tricia Nixon Cox, and Edward R. F. Cox. This brief exchange served to track the whereabouts of family members during the weekend. No major policy decisions were made during this logistical coordination.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to facilitate a personal phone call to his daughter, Tricia Nixon Cox. The conversation was strictly administrative, serving solely as a request to connect the President with a family member. No policy matters or official government business were addressed during this brief exchange.
President Nixon held a brief, informal telephone conversation with his daughter, Tricia Nixon Cox, facilitated by a White House operator. The exchange served as a personal check-in between the President and his daughter. No policy matters or significant political decisions were discussed during this brief communication.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to facilitate an immediate telephonic connection with his Assistant to the President for Domestic Affairs, John D. Ehrlichman. The brief exchange served exclusively as a procedural request to initiate this official communication. No further substantive policy discussions were recorded during this specific interaction.
President Nixon coordinated his immediate schedule through the White House operator to facilitate communication with key advisors. The President requested that John D. Ehrlichman contact him upon his arrival at the White House. Additionally, Nixon directed the operator to place a follow-up call to former Treasury Secretary John B. Connally.
President Nixon instructed the White House operator to place an outgoing call to Leonard Garment. This brief communication served solely as a logistical request to connect the President with his advisor. No policy discussions or substantive developments occurred during this interaction.
President Nixon requested a telephone connection to Leonard Garment while receiving a status update from the White House operator regarding John Connally. The operator informed the President that Connally was currently located on an island off the coast of Texas and reachable only via radio. Nixon declined a radio-based connection, deciding instead to wait until the following evening to communicate with Connally via a standard telephone line.
President Nixon calls Leonard Garment to coordinate a meeting at Camp David regarding the reorganization of his second-term cabinet. Nixon emphasizes his intent to break free from bureaucratic constraints by installing new personnel, specifically noting plans to move Caspar Weinberger into a major cabinet position and reassign Elliot Richardson. The conversation also transitions into a discussion on political conduct, with Nixon criticizing George McGovern’s 1972 concession statement while reflecting on his own history of gracious election losses.
President Nixon and Henry Kissinger discussed the ongoing Vietnam peace negotiations, specifically addressing concerns that the South Vietnamese government was attempting to delay or obstruct the process. Kissinger reported that Ambassador Ellsworth Bunker was encountering resistance from South Vietnamese officials, but the pair agreed that the U.S. could not delay the Paris negotiations or risk an open break with Saigon at this stage. Nixon instructed Kissinger to maintain a firm stance and finalize the best possible agreement, opting to manage the South Vietnamese response after the terms in Paris were settled.
President Nixon and John Ehrlichman discuss the potential retention of Peter G. Peterson during the administration's second-term reorganization. Nixon expresses a softened stance on Peterson's value, suggesting he may be useful in the Commerce Department despite previous reservations. Ehrlichman is tasked with consulting George Shultz during a scheduled meeting to determine if offering Peterson the Commerce position is a viable bargaining strategy.
President Nixon initiates a request for the White House operator to connect him with National Security Advisor Henry Kissinger. This brief interaction serves as a routine administrative bridge to facilitate direct communication between the President and his top foreign policy aide. No further substantive policy matters were discussed during this brief connection attempt.
President Nixon and Henry Kissinger discuss strategies for managing South Vietnamese President Nguyen Van Thieu's resistance to the ongoing Vietnam peace negotiations. Nixon directs Kissinger to instruct Ambassador Ellsworth Bunker to inform Thieu that the U.S. will maintain its current bargaining position and will not accept further disruptive changes to the draft agreement or new emissaries. Additionally, the pair briefly touches upon the potential appointment of Peter G. Peterson to a role in the Commerce Department under George Shultz.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to facilitate a telephone connection with his Assistant to the President for Domestic Affairs, John D. Ehrlichman. The call served purely as a logistical request to initiate this communication channel. No further substantive policy matters or decisions were recorded during this brief administrative exchange.
President Nixon and John Ehrlichman discussed the prospects of Peter G. Peterson accepting a new appointment related to foreign policy. Based on feedback from Henry Kissinger, Ehrlichman advised that Peterson was likely to accept the role. Consequently, the President decided to delay pursuing alternative candidates to focus on finalizing the offer with Peterson.
President Nixon instructed the White House operator to contact H.R. Haldeman to arrange a return call. The President specified that Haldeman should not be interrupted if currently meeting with Secretary of State William P. Rogers, but requested that he be reached as soon as that engagement concluded. This exchange functioned solely as an administrative coordination to facilitate a high-level briefing.
The White House operator contacted President Nixon to provide an update regarding an unsuccessful attempt to reach H. R. Haldeman. The operator reported that Haldeman was currently in a meeting with Secretary of State William P. Rogers. Consequently, the operator left a message for Jo Anne Haldeman requesting that her husband return the President's call once he became available.
President Nixon initiates a brief telephone request through the White House operator to be connected with National Security Advisor Henry Kissinger. This administrative communication serves as a standard bridge to facilitate a high-level policy discussion. No further substantive details are provided, as the call concludes upon the establishment of the connection.
President Nixon and H.R. Haldeman discuss the reorganization of the administration for the second term, focusing on key personnel transitions and policy alignments. They confirm Secretary of State William P. Rogers' departure, address the need for greater internal loyalty within the Foreign Service, and strategize the replacement of various agency leaders, including discussions on moving Elliot Richardson to the Defense Department. Additionally, they review the status of Vietnam peace negotiations and contemplate the future roles of staff members such as Charles Colson and Peter Flanigan.
President Nixon and Henry Kissinger discuss the stalled Vietnam peace negotiations and the obstructionist bargaining tactics employed by South Vietnamese President Nguyen Van Thieu. Concerned that Thieu’s latest demands threaten to scuttle the agreement entirely, Nixon directs Kissinger to draft a firm letter emphasizing that the current U.S. aid programs will be jeopardized by the new Congress if a deal is not reached. The two leaders agree on the necessity of pressuring Thieu, acknowledging that the U.S. must take a tougher stance to force an resolution while avoiding an open, disastrous diplomatic break.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to facilitate a telephone connection with his National Security Advisor, Henry Kissinger. The brief exchange served as a routine administrative request to initiate a high-level diplomatic discussion. No further substantive policy matters were addressed during this short bridge to the advisor.
President Nixon and Henry Kissinger discussed the administration's second-term reorganization, noting Melvin Laird's acceptance of Elliot Richardson's appointment. The conversation then shifted to the surplus of U.S. military aid in South Vietnam and the potential for dispatching Laird on a diplomatic mission to deliver a firm ultimatum to President Nguyen Van Thieu. They agreed that such a mission, to be accompanied by Alexander Haig, should only occur following the finalization of the Vietnam peace agreement.
President Nixon received a brief telephone call from a White House operator to facilitate a personal connection. The operator informed the President that Patricia Nixon was attempting to reach him. No substantive policy matters or administrative decisions were addressed during this brief exchange.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to facilitate a direct communication with Press Secretary Ronald L. Ziegler. The conversation served exclusively as a brief administrative request to initiate this connection. No substantive policy matters or further developments were addressed during the brief interaction.
President Nixon and Ronald Ziegler discussed the unauthorized leak of information regarding the administration's second-term reorganization plans, which had appeared in the press. Nixon ordered Ziegler to investigate the source of the leak and expressed his intent to maintain strict control over future communications on the matter. Additionally, the President voiced strong frustration regarding a recent press interview given by Henry Kissinger, characterizing Kissinger's public remarks about his diplomatic role as embarrassing and harmful.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to facilitate a telephone connection with his Chief of Staff, H.R. Haldeman. This brief administrative exchange served as the necessary step to initiate a direct line of communication between the President and his top advisor. No substantive policy matters were discussed during this brief request for the operator's assistance.
President Nixon and H.R. Haldeman discuss the scheduling of Cabinet meetings and the logistics for finalizing administrative appointments for the second term. The President emphasizes the need for a tightly controlled, coordinated public relations strategy to manage the announcement of these appointments and to curb unauthorized leaks, specifically expressing concern over a recent article in the Washington Star. Additionally, they discuss the necessity of maintaining a aggressive political counterattack capability after the 1972 election and examine H.R. Kissinger’s recent interview, which Nixon views as potentially damaging to the administration's internal dynamics.
President Nixon directed the White House operator to place a call to Charles W. Colson, who was believed to be in Virginia. Nixon instructed the operator not to aggressively pursue the connection if Colson was unavailable. The brief exchange served as a routine administrative request to reach a key staff member.
President Nixon and Charles Colson discuss plans for the second-term reorganization of the White House staff and Cabinet, focusing on personnel changes and the retention of a strategic public relations and counterattack capacity. The conversation explores specific appointments, including selecting Peter J. Brennan for the Department of Labor, the possibility of John A. Scali for the United Nations, and identifying a replacement for Colson's role. Nixon and Colson also strategize on managing political optics, including the importance of keeping some party-symbolic figures like Rogers Morton while aggressively purging the bureaucracy and shifting toward more politically loyal appointees.
President Nixon and Press Secretary Ronald Ziegler discussed a Washington Star report regarding the administration's second-term reorganization plans, which the President suspected was a compilation of previous legislative data rather than a deliberate leak. To mitigate further unauthorized disclosures, Nixon directed Ziegler to instruct John Ehrlichman and Caspar Weinberger to threaten the firing of any Office of Management and Budget (OMB) or Ehrlichman staff members responsible for future leaks. The President concluded by reinforcing a policy of strict silence, directing his subordinates to refrain from unauthorized commentary on administration planning.
President Nixon initiates a request through the White House operator to be connected with Chief of Staff H. R. Haldeman. This brief administrative interaction serves as a bridge to facilitate further executive communication. No substantive policy matters are discussed beyond the logistical instruction to place the call.
President Nixon attempted to reach Chief of Staff H. R. Haldeman by telephone to discuss urgent matters. The White House operator informed the President that Haldeman was attending church services and would be unavailable until 12:30 p.m. Consequently, Nixon decided to postpone the call until later in the afternoon.
President Nixon initiates a brief telephone request to the White House operator to be connected with his daughter, Julie Nixon Eisenhower. The exchange serves as a standard administrative request to facilitate a private family conversation. No substantive policy discussions or political developments occurred during this brief communication.
President Nixon held a brief telephone conversation with his daughter, Julie Nixon Eisenhower. Following a segment of the recording withheld for privacy reasons, the audio contains no substantive policy or administrative discussion. The interaction serves primarily as a personal check-in between family members.
President Nixon consulted with the White House operator to facilitate a communication regarding military aid. This brief interaction served to establish a connection for official business pertaining to defense policy or international assistance. No further substantive details regarding the specific parties or strategic directives were captured in this fragment of the recording.
President Nixon coordinated with Commander Craig S. Campbell to ensure the immediate departure of his helicopter. The President emphasized the urgency of the flight to avoid an approaching storm. Campbell confirmed that the transit would be initiated right away as directed.