Nixon White House Tapes › Tape 388
Nixon White House Tape 388 (November 8, 1972)
17 conversations · Old Executive Office Building · about 3 hr 22 min of released audio
Featuring Nixon, Colson, Sanchez, Haldeman, Butterfield
President Nixon consulted with an unknown individual regarding his upcoming travel itinerary. The discussion centered on the logistics and planning for a scheduled trip to Florida. No further substantive policy matters were recorded during this brief administrative exchange.
President Nixon held a brief, late-night meeting with unidentified individuals in the Old Executive Office Building shortly after his 1972 reelection victory. The discussion focused on logistical planning for an upcoming trip to Florida and brief mentions regarding California. No significant policy decisions were recorded during this abbreviated exchange.
President Nixon met with H.R. Haldeman and Manolo Sanchez in the Old Executive Office Building shortly after the 1972 election. The discussion centered on early election returns and the personal voting experiences of Sanchez and his wife, Fina. During the brief interaction, the President also utilized White House operators to facilitate multiple telephone communications.
President Nixon, H.R. Haldeman, Charles Colson, and others gathered in the early morning hours following the 1972 presidential election to review preliminary results and network projections. The conversation focused heavily on the President's landslide victory, the status of key Senate races, and the performance of various Republican candidates. Nixon expressed frustration over the defeat of certain incumbents and analyzed the broader implications of voter turnout and media coverage, ultimately focusing on his planned victory speech and communication strategy.
President Nixon consulted with an aide to determine the location and availability of Robert Finch, who was visiting Washington. The President requested that the staff arrange a telephone call with Finch once he returned to his base. The conversation concluded with Nixon providing lighthearted, facetious instructions regarding the handling of Finch's whereabouts.
President Nixon held a brief administrative interaction with a White House operator to facilitate a telephonic connection. This routine contact served the logistical purpose of managing the President's communications within the Executive Office Building. No substantive policy discussions or major strategic decisions occurred during this brief exchange.
President Nixon consulted with an aide to coordinate the delivery of comprehensive election results following the 1972 presidential contest. The discussion focused on the timing of report availability, with the President requesting that the finalized state-by-state data be prepared for him to review by 4:30 p.m. This information was intended for Nixon’s personal use in connection with his upcoming travel plans to Florida.
In this meeting following his 1972 election victory, President Nixon met with Charles Colson, Robert Finch, and other staff to discuss the significance of his electoral mandate and analyze the political landscape. The participants reviewed the election results, including the collapse of the traditional Democratic coalition, and debated the strategic necessity of party reform and staffing changes for the second term. Nixon specifically engaged with Finch regarding his future political prospects in California, while also emphasizing the need for an organized approach to Cabinet resignations and administrative reorganization.
President Nixon and Henry Kissinger met to coordinate final preparations for a diplomatic mission to South Vietnam. The President confirmed he had signed a letter for President Nguyen Van Thieu and arranged for a briefing with Alexander Haig prior to Haig's departure for Saigon. They also discussed managing public perception through press secretary Ronald Ziegler to ensure the administration's narrative regarding the negotiations remained consistent.
President Nixon met with his personal valet, Manolo Sanchez, in the Old Executive Office Building to handle a minor personal matter. The brief interaction focused on the President's request for refreshments. No substantive policy discussions or significant political decisions were recorded during this exchange.
President Nixon interacts with a White House operator in the Executive Office Building to facilitate a telephonic connection. This brief exchange serves as a logistical bridge to reach another party, though the content of the subsequent conversation is not captured in this specific recording. No substantive policy discussions or major presidential decisions occur during this brief administrative interaction.
President Nixon and Charles Colson briefly discuss the acquisition of updated electoral figures and data sheets broken down by state following the recent election. The conversation focuses on securing precise, high-level analytical tools and updated reports to assess the final outcome. The exchange concludes with a brief mention of the logistical advancement of these reporting systems.
President Nixon briefly speaks with the White House operator following a minor technical issue or disruption in communication. The interaction concludes quickly after the President identifies the problem, resulting in no substantive policy decisions. This exchange serves as a routine administrative communication regarding the functionality of the presidential phone system.
President Nixon met briefly with Charles Colson to discuss the status of specific materials or documentation the President was expecting to review. The exchange reflects the President's personal interest in securing and examining these items himself. No definitive policy decisions were made during this brief interaction.
President Nixon consulted with his secretary, Marjorie Acker, regarding an upcoming scheduled telephone call from Dr. William O. Chase. The discussion focused on coordinating the timing of the call to ensure the President would be available at 3:45 pm. Acker confirmed the logistical arrangements for the call, noting her own requirement to depart on time.
President Nixon interacted with the White House operator to facilitate an outgoing call. This brief exchange served as a logistical step to connect the President to another party. No substantive policy discussions or significant political developments occurred during this brief telephonic transition.
President Nixon met with Henry Kissinger and Alexander Haig to deliberate on the timing and public announcement of upcoming peace negotiations with North Vietnam. The discussion focused on managing the logistics of these talks while coordinating a strategic message to South Vietnamese President Nguyen Van Thieu, whom Nixon insisted must not test his authority. The participants emphasized that the administration remained in a position of strength following the 1972 election and resolved to utilize the available time to ensure the peace settlement met their terms.