Nixon White House Tapes › Tape 364
Nixon White House Tape 364 (October 5, 1972)
13 conversations · Old Executive Office Building · about 1 hr 13 min of released audio
Featuring Nixon, Sanchez, Haldeman, Woods, Butterfield
President Nixon met with Alexander P. Butterfield to finalize the details of his upcoming presidential schedule and meeting formats. The discussion focused on coordinating appointments with foreign dignitaries, including Henry Kissinger and Irish Foreign Minister Patrick Hillery, as well as managing logistics for the Black Executive Advisory Committee of the Committee to Re-elect the President. Nixon explicitly directed Butterfield to keep his attendance at the committee meeting brief, scheduling a brief two-minute appearance.
President Nixon and H.R. Haldeman convened briefly in the Old Executive Office Building to coordinate scheduling. The primary purpose of the meeting was to facilitate a request for a follow-up appointment. No further substantive policy matters were discussed during this brief exchange.
President Nixon met with his personal valet, Manolo Sanchez, to briefly address logistical matters. The discussion focused primarily on coordinating a requested meeting between Sanchez and White House aide Charles W. Colson. The interaction served as a quick administrative exchange regarding staff scheduling and access.
President Nixon met with Charles Colson and H.R. Haldeman to refine his re-election campaign strategy, focusing on framing key policy contrasts between himself and George McGovern. They discussed utilizing specific "winning" issues, such as amnesty, welfare, marijuana, national defense, and Vietnam, to paint McGovern as radical and out of touch with the American public. The group also evaluated the effectiveness of recent television advertisements, discussed upcoming campaign appearances, and assessed poll data to sharpen their outreach to key demographics.
President Nixon dictated a memorial statement to honor Harrison McCall, his long-time friend and original 1946 congressional campaign manager. The reflection highlights McCall’s integral role in the President’s early political career and his enduring, family-like relationship with the Nixon household. The dictated remarks serve as a personal tribute to McCall's loyalty and influence during the formative years of Nixon's political life.
President Nixon met with his valet, Manolo Sanchez, in the Old Executive Office Building to facilitate administrative tasks. The primary focus of the brief interaction involved the President dictating notes and delegating the delivery of materials to his personal secretary, Rose Mary Woods. The conversation also touched upon the logistics for an upcoming telephone call to Woods.
President Nixon met with his personal secretary, Rose Mary Woods, to provide specific instructions regarding a draft statement for the upcoming memorial service of Harrison McCall. The discussion focused on refining the content and tone of the tribute. The President finalized his requirements for the draft to ensure the statement was appropriately prepared for the event.
President Nixon met with an unknown woman in the Executive Office Building to discuss administrative matters and scheduling. During the brief interaction, the President mentioned Rose Mary Woods, his personal secretary, regarding the coordination of his calendar. No major policy decisions were recorded during this exchange, which focused primarily on logistical operations.
President Nixon met with an unidentified individual in the Old Executive Office Building to conduct a private discussion. Upon the commencement of the meeting, the President immediately requested that the recording system be deactivated. Due to the lack of available transcript content, the substance of the dialogue and any subsequent decisions remain undocumented.
President Nixon met with his personal valet, Manolo Sanchez, to discuss logistical arrangements involving Rose Mary Woods. The conversation primarily focused on scheduling matters and coordination regarding David Eisenhower's room. The exchange concluded with plans for Sanchez to wait for Woods' return before proceeding with the requested task.
President Nixon and his personal secretary, Rose Mary Woods, met briefly to discuss the return of five dollars found in a pocket and logistics regarding a job applicant named Teresa. The discussion transitioned to the personal arrival of the applicant and her infant, whom the President and Woods planned to host that evening. The brief exchange highlights the intersection of personal errands and staff-related matters within the President’s administrative routine.
President Nixon met with his personal valet, Manolo Sanchez, in the Old Executive Office Building to provide specific, albeit brief, instructions regarding his schedule. The exchange primarily centered on the President coordinating his movements and directing Sanchez's actions for the remainder of the day. Following these directives, Sanchez concluded the interaction by communicating with the White House operator before departing.
Manolo Sanchez coordinates administrative details regarding President Nixon's schedule in the Old Executive Office Building. The brief discussion centers on confirming logistical arrangements for the President's upcoming presence in the Oval Office. No major policy decisions are recorded, as the interaction is limited to routine professional communication between staff members.