Nixon White House Tapes › Tape 368
Nixon White House Tape 368 (October 17, 1972 – October 19, 1972)
39 conversations · Old Executive Office Building · about 57 min of released audio
Featuring Nixon, Sanchez, Butterfield, Haldeman, Haig
President Nixon met with his personal valet, Manolo Sanchez, in the Old Executive Office Building. The conversation consisted of a brief, personal exchange that was subsequently withdrawn from public release. Due to the lack of a transcript and the classified nature of the discussion, no substantive policy decisions or political developments were recorded.
President Nixon met with his personal valet, Manolo Sanchez, in the Old Executive Office Building. The brief interaction, lasting only four seconds, was categorized by NARA as containing personal material. No substantive policy discussions or administrative decisions were recorded during this encounter.
President Nixon met with his personal valet, Manolo Sanchez, in the Old Executive Office Building. The brief interaction consisted primarily of personal matters rather than substantive policy discussions or administrative business. No significant official actions or political developments resulted from this brief encounter.
President Nixon met with his valet, Manolo Sanchez, in the Old Executive Office Building to discuss administrative matters. During the brief interaction, Sanchez conveyed a request to arrange a meeting between the President and special counsel Charles W. Colson. No further significant policy decisions were recorded during this exchange.
President Nixon and Charles Colson met to discuss campaign strategy for the upcoming election, focusing heavily on undermining Democratic challenger George McGovern. They evaluated the political impact of various social and economic issues, including amnesty, taxation, and aid to parochial schools, while strategizing on how to best frame the President's policy positions and vetoes to the public. The discussion also included logistical considerations regarding the messaging of campaign surrogates and the management of regional media reports.
President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman met to discuss the President's schedule, specifically addressing the political management of charges related to the Vietnam War. The conversation focused on determining a strategic response to these allegations to maintain a firm, unified public position. Ultimately, Nixon rejected the idea of appearing indecisive, instructing Haldeman to ensure that the administration remains resolute rather than reactive.
President Nixon and H.R. Haldeman evaluated the strategic effectiveness of using radio broadcasts over television for the President's public messaging. The discussion focused on the perceived quality of Nixon’s radio voice and its potential to connect with audiences more effectively than visual media. They further deliberated on specific policy messaging, specifically regarding aid to parochial schools and education policy, ultimately deciding to coordinate these issues with upcoming campaign appearances in Wisconsin.
President Richard Nixon met with his personal valet, Manolo Sanchez, in the Old Executive Office Building. The conversation contains a withdrawn segment categorized as a personal returnable, indicating the discussion was private and excluded from public release. No substantive policy matters or official developments were recorded during this brief interaction.
President Nixon met with his personal valet, Manolo Sanchez, in the Old Executive Office Building. The recording consists entirely of withdrawn material designated as personal and returnable, indicating the discussion did not pertain to substantive policy or official administrative business. Consequently, no official decisions or actions were recorded during this engagement.
President Richard M. Nixon met with his personal valet, Manolo Sanchez, in the Old Executive Office Building. The conversation primarily functioned as a private interaction between the President and a member of his domestic staff. Due to the withdrawal of the recorded material as a personal returnable item, no substantive policy or administrative matters are available for historical analysis.
President Nixon held a brief administrative interaction with a White House operator to facilitate an outgoing telephone call. The exchange served primarily as a logistical step to connect the President to another party. No substantive policy discussions or significant political decisions were recorded during this brief connectivity process.
President Nixon and H.R. Haldeman met briefly to review promotional materials and specific flyer designs. The discussion centered on identifying individuals associated with the 'Polar Bear Flyers' and organizing these documents for future use. No major policy or political decisions were recorded during this brief exchange.
President Richard Nixon met with his personal valet, Manolo Sanchez, in the Old Executive Office Building. The brief interaction concluded with the withdrawal of a personal item, suggesting the discussion was limited to private or administrative matters. No significant policy developments or political discussions were recorded during this engagement.
President Nixon and Stephen B. Bull engaged in a brief, informal exchange to confirm the status of ongoing operations. The conversation serves primarily to reassure the President that his objectives regarding a specific commissioner were being handled effectively. No formal policy decisions were recorded during this short interaction.
President Richard M. Nixon met privately with his personal valet, Manolo Sanchez, in the Old Executive Office Building. The brief interaction consisted primarily of personal matters, as indicated by a short segment of the recording being withheld for privacy reasons. No substantive policy discussions or administrative decisions occurred during this brief encounter.
President Nixon and Alexander Haig engage in a brief, disjointed exchange that appears to involve monitoring weather conditions and field playability during a sports event, likely related to the 1972 World Series. The conversation focuses on the impact of rain on stadium conditions and the coordination of field maintenance preparations. The exchange concludes with a general discussion regarding the logistical challenges of transitioning the field between football and baseball games.
President Nixon met with Alexander P. Butterfield to finalize logistical arrangements for an upcoming trip to Camp David. The discussion focused on coordinating the schedules of key staff, including H.R. Haldeman and Rose Mary Woods, as well as establishing the necessary mode of transportation. Additionally, they reviewed plans for an upcoming radio speech and a Veteran’s Day message to be drafted by speechwriter Raymond K. Price, Jr.
President Nixon met with his personal valet, Manolo Sanchez, to facilitate the delivery of a specific item. The brief interaction focused on the logistics of transporting this material to speechwriter William L. Safire. The meeting concluded once the hand-off arrangements were finalized.
President Nixon consults with his personal secretary, Rose Mary Woods, regarding the formatting and legibility of his prepared radio scripts. Nixon expresses a desire to avoid larger print to prevent eye strain or dependency, yet acknowledges the need for sharper, more readable type. He instructs Woods to coordinate with Manolo Sanchez to ensure future drafts are produced on a standard typewriter with clearer text.
President Nixon met with Alexander M. Haig, Jr. in the Old Executive Office Building to facilitate a brief administrative exchange. The discussion was primarily focused on logistical matters regarding the meeting's setting. No significant policy decisions or strategic developments were recorded during this short interval.
President Nixon held a brief, private meeting with an unidentified male visitor in his Old Executive Office Building suite. Due to the withdrawal of the substantive portion of the recording for personal reasons, no information regarding the specific topics or outcomes of the discussion is available. Consequently, the meeting remains an unclassified administrative interaction without documented policy or political significance.
President Nixon met with an unidentified individual in the Old Executive Office Building to facilitate the delivery of a specific item to his personal secretary, Rose Mary Woods. The brief interaction focused entirely on the logistics of this private transaction. No other substantive political or administrative matters were addressed during this exchange.
President Nixon and Alexander Haig met to discuss the status of ongoing Vietnam peace negotiations, specifically focusing on the reservations held by South Vietnamese President Nguyen Van Thieu. They addressed concerns regarding the ceasefire terms, specifically the risk of North Vietnamese infiltration and potential post-ceasefire mass killings of South Vietnamese personnel. The two reviewed the coordination between Henry Kissinger, Ellsworth Bunker, and General Creighton Abrams in managing these negotiations and determined that continued military pressure on the ground remained necessary to maintain a favorable position.
President Nixon consulted with a White House operator to facilitate an outgoing telephone connection. This brief interaction served solely as a logistical bridge to initiate a separate communication. No substantive policy discussions or administrative decisions took place during this exchange.
President Nixon met with his personal physician, General Walter R. Tkach, to discuss medical coordination and the utilization of government health facilities. Nixon instructed Tkach to consult with other medical experts and relevant officials to evaluate the quality and suitability of available hospital resources. This brief exchange served to formalize the President's interest in assessing the efficacy of specific healthcare options for his personal medical needs.
President Nixon and his personal secretary, Rose Mary Woods, discuss the formatting preferences for a document, specifically focusing on typeface selection and paragraph spacing. The conversation centers on the visual presentation of the text to ensure it meets the President's approval. No major policy decisions are made, as the exchange is limited to administrative and clerical feedback regarding document layout.
President Nixon met with Alexander P. Butterfield to coordinate scheduling details for an upcoming appearance by Paul Hall of the Seafarers International Union. The discussion centered on the timing and logistical arrangements for Hall's endorsement of the President, including a proposed photo session. Nixon emphasized the importance of Hall's position within the AFL-CIO hierarchy to ensure appropriate protocol for the event.
President Nixon consulted with the White House operator to address a scheduling conflict involving Collin A. Brady-Judson. The brief exchange focused on resolving administrative difficulties regarding the President's calendar. No substantive policy decisions were made during this brief procedural coordination.
President Nixon and Nellie Connally met briefly to discuss her upcoming receipt of an award from the University of Texas Council. Nixon congratulated Connally on the recognition, noting that she was following Lady Bird Johnson as a recipient. The conversation served primarily as a personal interaction to acknowledge this honor and clarify the timing of the award ceremony.
President Richard Nixon utilized this time to dictate a personal memorandum for his official records. The recording captures the President's internal reflections or instructions regarding sensitive or private administrative matters. Because the majority of the segment is classified as a withdrawn personal item, the specific details of the recorded content remain restricted from public review.
President Nixon and John Ehrlichman met to finalize logistical and messaging plans for an upcoming revenue sharing signing ceremony in Philadelphia. They discussed the staging protocols for Vice President Spiro Agnew, specifically ensuring Agnew presided over the event while defining the President’s position on stage. Nixon instructed Ehrlichman to prepare a concise signing statement that provided a comprehensive narrative of the administration’s legislative journey for early distribution to the press.
President Nixon met with an unknown individual to coordinate logistical arrangements for an upcoming trip to Philadelphia. The discussion primarily focused on the transit details and travel timeline for the return drive to Camp David. Specific instructions were issued regarding the involvement of Manolo Sanchez in managing these travel preparations.
President Nixon dictated a memorandum for his personal files during this session in the Old Executive Office Building. The recording follows a previous discussion and precedes subsequent deliberations, though the specific subject matter remains restricted due to the withdrawal of the primary segment. Consequently, no substantive actions or decisions are currently discernible from the available documentation.
President Nixon and Alexander Butterfield met to coordinate the President's upcoming schedule and administrative engagements. The discussion focused on arranging a meeting with George Shultz to review tax policy and the involvement of John Ehrlichman in these deliberations. They further addressed the logistics of a press conference and the scheduling of a photo session with official photographer Ollie Atkins.
President Nixon dictated a memorandum for his personal files to memorialize specific events or instructions. This brief dictation served as a formal record-keeping measure during a period of intense administrative activity. The recording concluded with the preservation of these notes for later reference, bridging two other distinct White House conversations.
President Nixon met with Treasury Secretary George P. Shultz to review preparations for Shultz’s upcoming press conference and discuss the political landscape surrounding economic policy. The conversation focused on the implementation of a simplified 1040-A income tax form despite resistance from industry professionals, as well as the administration's efforts to pass a federal spending ceiling against election-year pressures from Congress. Nixon and Shultz also touched upon broader economic metrics, including GNP growth, and coordinated the logistics for future economic meetings.
President Nixon met with Alexander P. Butterfield to review the President's upcoming schedule and logistics. The discussion focused on coordinating meetings with labor leaders Paul Hall, Thomas Gleason, and Paul Richardson, alongside consultations with Charles Colson. They also evaluated the potential for a photo opportunity and discussed operations at the Committee to Re-elect the President (CRP) headquarters.
President Nixon dictated a memorandum for the file regarding the preceding discussion. The recording captures the President's personal record-keeping efforts following a prior meeting. Due to the withdrawal of the primary content, the specific subject matter remains restricted from public review.
President Nixon met with his personal valet, Manolo Sanchez, in the Old Executive Office Building to conduct private business. Due to the withdrawal of the brief recorded segment for personal reasons, no public policy matters or substantive political discussions were captured during this exchange. The meeting concluded quickly, reflecting a routine interaction between the President and his staff member.