Nixon White House Tapes › Tape 376
Nixon White House Tape 376 (October 31, 1972 – November 2, 1972)
33 conversations · Old Executive Office Building · about 1 hr 15 min of released audio
Featuring Nixon, Bull, Woods, Butterfield, Price
President Nixon and Charles Colson met to discuss campaign strategy and domestic political issues just days before the 1972 election. They reviewed the status of Vietnam peace negotiations, agreeing that a settlement should not be announced prior to the election to avoid domestic political interference. Additionally, the pair strategized on post-election plans to challenge television media outlets through FCC regulatory actions and discussed their low opinion of the liberal media's election coverage.
President Nixon dictated a memorandum for his personal files during this session in the Old Executive Office Building. The recording consists primarily of a segment designated as a personal, returnable item. No additional participants were present, and no further details regarding the substantive content are publicly available.
President Nixon and H.R. Haldeman met to coordinate the President's upcoming schedule and communications strategy. The discussion focused on managing logistics for an upcoming telephone call with Senator John G. Tower, as well as travel plans involving Chicago and Rhode Island. The pair concluded by confirming the finalized arrangements for these presidential engagements.
President Nixon utilized this session in his Old Executive Office Building office to dictate a memorandum for his personal records. The recording serves as a formal documentation of administrative or political matters, though the specific substance remains classified under a withdrawn item. This dictation functions as a continuation of his earlier efforts to memorialize key reflections or procedural instructions.
President Nixon met with an unidentified individual in the Old Executive Office Building to conduct a brief private discussion. The recording captures a seven-second segment that was subsequently withdrawn for personal reasons, leaving the primary substance of the meeting inaccessible. No significant administrative or policy decisions were documented during the remainder of the session.
President Nixon met briefly with his daughter, Julie Nixon Eisenhower, in his office to discuss personal matters. The conversation was informal and focused on family updates rather than official government business. No significant policy decisions or administrative actions were recorded during this short encounter.
President Nixon instructed the White House operator to be more assertive or bold in her telephone operations. This brief directive served to set a tone for communication protocols within the Executive Office Building. No further substantive matters were addressed during this short exchange.
President Nixon consulted with the White House operator to facilitate an outgoing call. The brief exchange focused on establishing a connection with another party. No substantive policy discussions or major decisions occurred during this brief administrative interaction.
President Nixon and Stephen B. Bull briefly coordinate logistics regarding an upcoming meeting and the potential involvement of an individual named Rylan. The President explicitly instructs Bull to schedule Rylan for 5:30 pm and expresses his intent to avoid personal participation in the earlier session. The discussion focuses on managing meeting protocols, including the use of stand-ins and verification procedures for the proceedings.
President Nixon met with Marjorie P. Acker to request an edited version of a document he was preparing. He specifically asked for a copy of his remarks that removed his personal stylistic flourishes. The conversation concluded with Nixon instructing Acker to deliver the revised text to his office immediately.
President Nixon met with Marjorie P. Acker to discuss the administrative preparation of his upcoming remarks. The President specifically requested that Acker ensure a word count for the document was completed promptly. He directed her to assign the task to an appropriate staff member to ensure the work was finalized.
President Nixon and his personal secretary, Rose Mary Woods, coordinate administrative arrangements regarding the preparation of remarks by Marjorie P. Acker. The discussion centers on ensuring that the necessary staffing and drafting assignments are finalized for upcoming executive communications. No further policy or strategic developments are addressed in this brief exchange.
President Nixon and his personal secretary, Rose Mary Woods, discuss the status of administrative edits and numerical revisions to a set of remarks. The two coordinate the processing of these changes, with Woods confirming that her staff is currently tallying the updated figures. Nixon requests that she notify him as soon as the final count is reconciled.
President Nixon held an brief, informal discussion with an unidentified individual within the Executive Office Building. While the audio recording is largely unintelligible, the brief exchange reflects the President expressing his personal appreciation to the guest. No substantive policy developments or administrative decisions are discernible from the available transcript.
President Nixon and Alexander Butterfield met to coordinate the President's participation in a testimonial dinner for Thomas B. McCabe in Pennsylvania. They discussed the logistics of the event, including the potential for a presidential appearance via a pre-recorded videotape message and the management of the guest list. Butterfield sought final confirmation on whether the President would attend in person or opt for alternative remote arrangements.
President Nixon and Alexander P. Butterfield held a brief meeting to coordinate preparations for an upcoming televised address. The discussion centered on logistics for the broadcast, specifically arranging a phone call to Thomas A. Pappas and managing production details like makeup and wardrobe. Nixon evaluated his attire, comparing suit options from previous major events to determine his appearance for the final draft of the speech.
President Nixon instructed the White House operator to place an outgoing telephone call. The exchange serves primarily as a logistical connection to facilitate further communication. No substantive policy matters or major decisions were recorded during this brief administrative interaction.
President Nixon and speechwriter Raymond K. Price, Jr. discussed the development and finalization of a foreign policy-themed radio address. Nixon provided specific editorial guidance regarding the tone and length of the speech, expressing a desire for a realistic narrative rather than overly aggressive rhetoric. The pair reached a consensus on the draft's direction, with Price tasked to refine the material before final submission.
President Nixon held a brief exchange with the White House operator to facilitate a telephonic connection. The conversation functioned primarily as a routine administrative communication to initiate further outreach. No substantive policy matters or major developments occurred during this brief interaction.
President Nixon met with speechwriter Raymond K. Price, Jr. to refine upcoming radio addresses and a campaign speech scheduled for the days leading up to the 1972 election. The discussion focused on adjusting the rhetoric surrounding Vietnam, tax policy, and welfare to ensure political impact and clarity. Nixon also emphasized the need for a non-partisan, unifying tone for his post-election remarks, specifically addressing the recent campaign tensions and the role of the "New American Majority."
President Nixon communicated with the White House operator to facilitate an outgoing call. The brief exchange focused on the status and reliability of an unidentified individual. This interaction served primarily as a logistical step in managing the President’s private correspondence and communication network.
President Nixon met with his personal secretary, Rose Mary Woods, to coordinate the final editing and typing of an important speech draft. The President emphasized the need for a clean, finalized version and instructed Woods to distribute the completed portions to Press Secretary Ronald L. Ziegler’s office. This brief exchange focused on streamlining the document preparation process to ensure timely dissemination of the revised text.
President Nixon initiates a brief, informal communication with the White House operator. The exchange is limited to a short, possibly religious or perfunctory remark, as indicated by the transcript's focus on a single utterance. No substantive policy discussions or administrative decisions occur during this brief interaction.
President Nixon and speechwriter Raymond K. Price, Jr. discuss the tone and political messaging of upcoming public remarks. Nixon expresses concern that a specific draft sounds overly smug and complacent, advising against the inclusion of certain policy details like those related to banking. The brief consultation serves to refine the President's rhetorical strategy to ensure his presentation does not alienate the audience.
President Nixon held a brief one-minute meeting with an unidentified individual in the Old Executive Office Building. Because the majority of the brief exchange consists of withdrawn material or is otherwise undefined in the records, no substantive policy discussions or actionable decisions are documented. The brief nature of the encounter suggests an informal or routine interaction that yielded no formal historical developments.
President Nixon and Charles Colson met to discuss campaign strategy in the final days before the 1972 election, focusing on counter-attacking George McGovern's campaign. They reviewed media coverage of political demonstrations and agreed on the necessity of portraying the McGovern camp as being behind the chaotic protests and "dirty" campaign tactics. Nixon instructed his staff to aggressively utilize surrogates and negative advertisements to highlight issues like welfare and taxes while framing the opposition as desperate and failing. The discussion also included plans for the President's upcoming speeches and strategies for managing voter concerns regarding the Vietnam War.
President Nixon initiates a brief, informal interaction with the White House operator to place an outgoing call. This routine administrative exchange facilitates the President's telephonic communications during his time in the Executive Office Building. No policy matters or substantive political decisions are recorded during this brief technical connection.
President Nixon and Stephen B. Bull briefly coordinated their schedules to facilitate an upcoming meeting. The discussion focused on confirming timing for a later appointment, which Bull committed to attending at noon. This exchange served as a routine administrative interaction to manage the President's daily calendar.
President Nixon met with his personal valet, Manolo Sanchez, in the Old Executive Office Building for a brief, private discussion. The recording largely consists of a withdrawn segment containing personal material, indicating the exchange was focused on private administrative or domestic matters rather than official policy. No significant political developments or substantive government decisions were recorded during this short encounter.
President Nixon met briefly with Alexander P. Butterfield in the Old Executive Office Building to conduct official administrative business. While the specific nature of their discussion remains undocumented due to the lack of a transcript, this encounter reflects the routine logistical coordination occurring between the President and his deputy assistant. No major policy developments or decisive actions are discernable from this short interaction.
President Nixon held a brief, informal exchange with a White House operator to facilitate a connection for a subsequent telephone call. The interaction served as a functional necessity for presidential communications management. No substantive policy discussions or significant strategic decisions occurred during this brief contact.
President Nixon consulted with his aide Stephen B. Bull regarding the status of a pending document draft. The brief exchange centered on tracking the progress of this material, confirming that the President was waiting for the paperwork to be finalized. No further actions were specified beyond the immediate expectation of the draft's arrival.
President Nixon and personal aide Stephen B. Bull held a brief, informal encounter in the Old Executive Office Building. The exchange appears to be personal in nature rather than a discussion of policy or administration business. No substantive political decisions or official actions were recorded during this brief interaction.