Nixon White House Tapes › Tape 396
Nixon White House Tape 396 (January 12, 1973)
10 conversations · Old Executive Office Building · about 3 hr 5 min of released audio
Featuring Nixon, Sanchez, Monson, Bull, Haldeman
President Nixon met with H.R. Haldeman, Rose Mary Woods, and Marjorie Acker to discuss the technical operations, portability, and functionality of various dictation machines for use in his offices and during travel. The conversation also covered logistical details regarding the President's attire and protocol for the upcoming 1973 Inauguration, including coordination with family members. Additionally, the group touched on broader administrative matters, including personnel considerations for the second-term reorganization and the public perception of press relations staff.
President Nixon met with Zosimo Monson and Manolo Sanchez to discuss personal logistical arrangements regarding the procurement and selection of neckties. The conversation focused on practical details such as the delivery, fit, and aesthetic choices for the items. Rose Mary Woods was noted as being involved in the purchasing process for these personal effects.
President Nixon met with his personal valet, Manolo Sanchez, in the Old Executive Office Building. The brief interaction focused on the service of refreshments for the President. No substantive policy matters or major political decisions were addressed during this exchange.
President Nixon consulted with the White House operator in his office at the Old Executive Office Building. The brief interaction served to facilitate administrative communication needs for the President. No substantive policy discussions or specific action items were recorded during this engagement.
President Nixon met with Stephen B. Bull to discuss logistical arrangements regarding the President’s schedule and preparations for the upcoming inauguration. The conversation further touches on the potential for maintaining an oral diary of events, with Nixon advising Bull on the practical handling and filing of these recordings. Julie Nixon Eisenhower also briefly joins the discussion, rounding out the informal session centered on administrative workflows and archival record-keeping.
President Nixon initiates a brief administrative interaction with the White House operator to facilitate a telephonic connection. This recording serves as a routine logistical exchange typical of White House communications operations during the period. No substantive policy discussions or significant political developments are recorded in this brief interaction.
President Nixon met with speechwriter Raymond K. Price, Jr. to refine themes and rhetoric for his upcoming second inaugural address. The discussion focused on projecting a tone of patriotic renewal, emphasizing individual responsibility, and framing America’s ongoing leadership role in a changing world. Additionally, the participants reviewed the status of Vietnam peace negotiations and the potential for a settlement, weighing how to best communicate these developments to the public and Congress.
President Richard Nixon met with his personal valet, Manolo Sanchez, in the Old Executive Office Building. The brief interaction focused on the provision of refreshments for the President. No further administrative or political business was recorded during this encounter before Sanchez departed.
President Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull to coordinate logistical details regarding his upcoming schedule and travel arrangements. The discussion covered the planning of a reception for People's Republic of China acrobats, the handling of personal items for trips to Florida, and administrative follow-ups involving First Lady Pat Nixon and Tricia Nixon Cox. The meeting focused primarily on routine scheduling matters and the execution of specific presidential requests.
President Nixon met with Zosimo Monson in the Old Executive Office Building to conduct business regarding the President’s personal briefcases. The encounter was brief, concluding by mid-afternoon. No further policy or political discussions were recorded during this session.