Nixon White House Tapes › Tape 395
Nixon White House Tape 395 (January 8, 1973 – January 12, 1973)
27 conversations · Old Executive Office Building · about 3 hr 56 min of released audio
Featuring Nixon, Sanchez, Haldeman, Bull, Kennedy
President Nixon and Col. Richard T. Kennedy met to assess the volatile military and political landscape surrounding a potential Vietnam cease-fire. The discussion focused on evaluating local political dynamics and the efficacy of previous reporting regarding the conflict's damage. Ultimately, Nixon directed Kennedy to present these findings to the White House press corps the following day to better manage public perception.
President Nixon met with his personal valet, Manolo Sanchez, in the Old Executive Office Building. The brief interaction focused on domestic provisions, specifically the delivery of marmalade. No substantive policy matters or administrative decisions were recorded during this segment of the meeting.
President Richard Nixon met with his personal valet, Manolo Sanchez, and an unidentified individual in the Executive Office Building. The recording contains no substantive discussion of policy or administrative matters due to the segment being restricted under a deed of gift. Consequently, the meeting remains historically obscure with no identifiable action items or significant political developments preserved in the record.
President Richard M. Nixon met with his personal secretary, Rose Mary Woods, in the Old Executive Office Building to review the President’s administrative schedule. The discussion focused on coordinating a specific phone call and confirming the President's precise location for upcoming commitments. No major policy decisions were reached, as the meeting served primarily as an operational check-in regarding the President's itinerary.
President Nixon held a brief administrative interaction with a White House operator to facilitate an outgoing telephone connection. The conversation serves primarily as a logistical bridge to initiate a subsequent call. No substantive policy discussions or significant political decisions were recorded during this brief exchange.
President Nixon consulted with Col. Richard T. Kennedy regarding the status and delivery of a pending report. The discussion emphasized the necessity of obtaining the report before finalizing plans or altering strategic direction. Nixon confirmed he would receive the document once its preparation was completed.
President Nixon consulted with the White House operator in an attempt to reach Secretary of Defense Melvin R. Laird. The conversation was intended to facilitate a direct communication between the two officials. Ultimately, the attempt to connect with Laird proved unsuccessful and the call was canceled.
President Nixon and H.R. Haldeman discuss administrative concerns, scheduling, and the strategic importance of controlling the administration's public narrative. The conversation touches on staffing challenges regarding legal personnel and the difficulty of managing expectations when engaging with the press. Nixon emphasizes the necessity for the White House to maintain a proactive stance and be the first to speak on official matters to ensure the administration's position is clearly understood by the American public.
President Nixon met with Stephen B. Bull to coordinate his upcoming schedule and prioritize his immediate workload. The President requested that his meeting with John D. Ehrlichman be rescheduled due to pressing national security matters requiring his full attention. Nixon also indicated he would accept a specific phone call, provided the caller was identified as urgent.
President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman briefly review the President's upcoming daily schedule and internal staff movements. The discussion centers on coordinating meetings involving John Ehrlichman, Stephen Bull, and Charles Colson to ensure the President remains fully briefed on ongoing administrative matters. No major policy decisions are reached, as the participants focus on logistics and the management of executive appointments.
President Nixon met briefly with comedians Dan Rowan and Dick Martin to offer praise for a recent performance and discuss the production of a humorous skit for an upcoming event. The conversation shifted to sports analysis, where the trio speculated on the competitive advantages of the Miami Dolphins versus the Washington Redskins in the lead-up to Super Bowl VII. Nixon concluded the call by encouraging the entertainers to use their platform to showcase the scale and spirit of the United States to the public.
President Nixon dictated a memorandum for his files to document personal and administrative matters, including the status of Vietnam peace negotiations and upcoming staff scheduling. He also reflected on recent social events, specifically reviewing details and gifts from his recent birthday party hosted with his family and White House staff. Additionally, the President noted logistical discussions regarding the acquisition of a property and the management of Oval Office furnishings.
President Nixon and H.R. Haldeman met to coordinate staffing decisions for the second-term administration and address controversial federal hiring quotas. Nixon expressed strong opposition to existing executive orders mandating university hiring quotas, directing that they be changed to avoid alienating academic and public opinion. Additionally, the pair reviewed personnel placements for various agencies, including the Justice Department and the Office of Emergency Preparedness, while briefly touching on the status of Vietnam peace negotiations.
President Nixon met with his personal aide, Manolo Sanchez, in the Old Executive Office Building to discuss administrative details regarding his daily schedule. The conversation focused on the logistics and whereabouts of Alexander M. Haig. No significant policy decisions were recorded during this brief administrative exchange.
President Nixon met with Alexander Haig and H. R. Haldeman to coordinate the final stages of the Vietnam peace settlement and address internal administration concerns. The discussion focused on managing the logistics of the agreement, specifically timing the public announcement and Haig’s mission to secure South Vietnamese President Nguyen Van Thieu's cooperation regarding the ceasefire. Additionally, the group reviewed second-term staff appointments and debated the political impact of federal quota policies, with Nixon emphasizing a desire to revise executive orders to better align with his administration's public stance against mandatory hiring quotas.
President Nixon met with speechwriter Raymond K. Price to discuss logistics regarding Price's participation in an upcoming trip. The brief discussion focused on confirming Price's inclusion in the traveling party and establishing the duration of his stay. This exchange served to finalize the travel arrangements for the presidential aide.
President Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull to coordinate administrative details regarding his upcoming schedule and personal logistics. The discussion focused on planning events surrounding a visit by a troupe of acrobats from the People’s Republic of China, including gift arrangements and guest lists for a reception. Additionally, they reviewed travel plans for a pending trip to Florida and managed the scheduling of upcoming meetings involving key staff members such as H.R. Haldeman and Alexander Haig.
President Nixon met with a White House operator to facilitate an outgoing communication. This brief interaction served as a logistical step to initiate a phone connection to an unspecified third party. No substantive policy discussions or administrative decisions were recorded during this exchange.
President Nixon and Colonel Richard T. Kennedy discussed the logistics and messaging surrounding an upcoming high-stakes public announcement regarding ongoing peace negotiations. Nixon emphasized the importance of managing the timing of the release to avoid internal conflict and unnecessary involvement from congressional leaders. The conversation focused on ensuring that administration officials, specifically Secretary of State William Rogers and Secretary of Defense Melvin Laird, were appropriately informed to maintain a unified front following the development.
President Richard Nixon met with his valet, Manolo Sanchez, in the Old Executive Office Building to handle routine personal matters. During this brief encounter, the two discussed refreshments and the President's upcoming schedule, specifically a meeting with speechwriter Raymond K. Price, Jr. This exchange served as a mundane administrative check-in to coordinate the President's morning activities.
President Nixon met with his personal aide Manolo Sanchez to coordinate logistical details regarding his daily schedule. The discussion centered on upcoming appointments, specifically a meeting with speechwriter Raymond K. Price, Jr. Additionally, they addressed administrative matters involving Rose Mary Woods and the selection of ties.
President Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull to coordinate administrative logistics and manage the President’s daily agenda. The discussion focused on finalizing the schedule for Alexander M. Haig Jr. and organizing the President’s upcoming telephone communications. No major policy decisions were reached, as the meeting served primarily to streamline executive workflow and scheduling priorities.
President Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull in the Old Executive Office Building to review and coordinate the upcoming schedule for Alexander M. Haig Jr. The brief discussion served as an administrative check-in to ensure the alignment of Haig’s calendar with the President's priorities. No specific policy decisions were finalized during this exchange.
President Nixon and Alexander Haig met to coordinate the messaging and diplomatic strategy surrounding the nearing Vietnam peace settlement. They discussed the importance of managing Congressional relations and the timing of public announcements to ensure political support, specifically addressing the sensitivities of South Vietnamese President Nguyen Van Thieu. The conversation focused on maintaining a low-key approach to the negotiations and preparing for briefings with Congressional leaders to present the agreement as the best achievable outcome.
President Nixon met with Ronald Ziegler and H.R. Haldeman to coordinate the public messaging and timing regarding the ongoing Vietnam peace negotiations and Henry Kissinger's diplomatic schedule. The participants discussed managing press relations and maintaining staff secrecy as the administration navigated the conclusion of the war and preparations for the upcoming 1973 inauguration. Nixon also engaged in a brief, separate discussion with Rose Mary Woods concerning a symbolic gift calendar designed to reflect the duration of his second presidential term.
President Nixon met with H.R. Haldeman, Ronald Ziegler, Rose Mary Woods, and Marjorie P. Acker to discuss various administrative, political, and personal matters. The conversation touched upon federal budget allocations, the media's portrayal of a recent sniper incident, and Nixon's views on educational policies regarding racial integration. The group also spent significant time troubleshooting and learning the technical operation of a portable dictation recording device.
President Richard Nixon met with his longtime personal valet, Manolo Sanchez, at the Old Executive Office Building. The conversation primarily consisted of informal personal interaction or routine assistance, as the available records contain no substantive policy discussions. Due to the lack of a transcript for this segment, no specific political developments or executive actions were documented.