Nixon White House Tapes › Tape 397
Nixon White House Tape 397 (January 19, 1973)
25 conversations · Old Executive Office Building · about 3 hr 29 min of released audio
Featuring Nixon, Sanchez, Bull, Price, Ziegler
President Nixon met with Stephen B. Bull and an unidentified individual, likely John A. Scali, to finalize logistical details regarding his upcoming second inauguration. The discussion focused on scheduling public appearances, including a symphonic concert and prayer breakfast, as well as managing guest lists and reception duties for the First Lady and other high-profile attendees. The participants coordinated the timing of these various ceremonial obligations to ensure smooth coverage and adherence to the President's inaugural agenda.
President Nixon instructed the White House operator to contact Raymond Price to convey specific directions regarding GOP office matters. This brief interaction served to facilitate internal administrative coordination and communication with his staff. No further policy or strategic developments were recorded during this exchange.
President Nixon consulted with his aide, Stephen B. Bull, to receive a follow-up briefing regarding an outstanding inquiry. The brief exchange focused on obtaining specific information that the President had previously requested. No major policy decisions were reached, as the discussion served primarily as a status update on an administrative task.
President Nixon met briefly with an unidentified individual in the Old Executive Office Building. Due to the lack of available transcripts or descriptive logs, the specific subject matter and objectives of this meeting remain unknown. The interaction concluded within a single minute, offering no record of decisions or substantive developments.
President Nixon met with speechwriter Raymond Price and National Security Advisor Henry Kissinger to refine the language of his upcoming inaugural address and strategize the final stages of the Vietnam peace negotiations. The discussion focused on emphasizing foreign policy successes, specifically the breakthroughs with the Soviet Union and China, while balancing the tone regarding South Vietnamese President Nguyen Van Thieu's resistance to the proposed peace terms. Nixon and Kissinger also evaluated the political implications of a potential cease-fire and the necessity of maintaining a firm stance to ensure a stable exit from the conflict.
President Nixon met with his personal valet, Manolo Sanchez, in the Old Executive Office Building to discuss mundane administrative matters. The conversation focused on a food order for the President's consumption and a review of Nixon's upcoming schedule, specifically regarding a meeting with speechwriter Raymond K. Price, Jr. No major policy developments occurred during this brief check-in before Sanchez departed the office.
President Nixon met with advisors Raymond K. Price, Jr. and Ronald L. Ziegler to finalize logistical preparations for his upcoming 1973 second inauguration. The discussion focused primarily on the strategic timing, distribution, and media management of the President's inaugural address, including vetting which journalists and commentators should receive advance copies. The participants also touched on peripheral topics ranging from professional football coaching records to historical comparisons regarding former President Eisenhower.
President Nixon and speechwriter Raymond K. Price, Jr. met to review and refine the content, tone, and specific phrasing of Nixon's upcoming second inaugural address. The discussion focused on balancing policy objectives with themes of personal responsibility, governmental paternalism, and international relations. Henry Kissinger’s input on the foreign policy segments was also integrated into the final drafting process before Price departed for a follow-up meeting with Kissinger.
President Nixon and Henry Kissinger met to coordinate administrative logistics and staffing, specifically regarding Kissinger's upcoming schedule. The discussion focused on coordinating meetings with White House aides Raymond K. Price, Jr. and Alexander M. Haig, Jr. These personnel arrangements were prioritized to manage the workflow within the Executive Office Building during this period.
President Nixon held a brief administrative interaction with the White House operator to facilitate a telephone connection. The conversation primarily served to initiate communication with an unnamed third party. No substantive policy discussions or significant political decisions occurred during this brief exchange.
President Nixon met briefly with his personal aide, Stephen B. Bull, to discuss administrative logistics and scheduling. The discussion was perfunctory in nature, serving primarily to facilitate the President's immediate workflow. No significant policy decisions or strategic shifts resulted from this brief encounter.
President Nixon consulted with the White House operator to facilitate an outgoing telephone connection. The brief interaction served purely administrative purposes to establish a line for the President. No substantive policy discussions or significant decisions were recorded during this brief exchange.
President Nixon and Julie Nixon Eisenhower held a brief, informal meeting to discuss the outcome of a recent event and coordinate social plans for the evening. The discussion touched upon personal matters and specific organizational details, including the review of contact information. The conversation concluded with mutual expressions of satisfaction regarding their upcoming schedule.
President Nixon met with his personal valet, Manolo Sanchez, to attend to routine administrative and logistical matters in the Old Executive Office Building. Their discussion centered on technical issues involving the President's dictating machine in H.R. Haldeman’s office, as well as a request for Sanchez to contact Julie Nixon Eisenhower. Additionally, the pair addressed personal arrangements including a food order.
President Nixon met with his valet, Manolo Sanchez, while documenting administrative notes regarding his upcoming schedule and work pressures. The discussion focused on the high-stakes negotiations surrounding the Vietnam settlement, involving key advisors Henry Kissinger and Alexander Haig. Additionally, the President addressed preparations for his 1973 Inauguration, including final adjustments to his address and associated reception events.
President Nixon met with speechwriter Raymond K. Price, Jr. to finalize the tone and thematic content of his upcoming second inaugural address. The discussion focused on emphasizing American global responsibilities, maintaining traditional international friendships, and reflecting on the administration's foreign policy achievements in Peking and Moscow. Stephen B. Bull assisted with administrative logistics, including the signing of pending documents and the management of the President's immediate schedule.
President Nixon dictated a memorandum for his files regarding the development and drafting of his upcoming inaugural speech. He reviewed existing audio records and integrated suggestions provided by speechwriter Raymond K. Price, Jr. This session served as a continuation of previous editorial efforts to finalize the address.
President Nixon met with his valet, Manolo Sanchez, in the Old Executive Office Building to attend to personal or household matters. While the primary record of this interaction remains restricted under a deed of gift, the brief exchange reflects the routine daily assistance provided by Sanchez to the President. No substantive policy discussions or political developments are recorded in the available documentation of this encounter.
President Nixon and Press Secretary Ronald L. Ziegler met briefly to coordinate the President's upcoming schedule. The discussion focused on logistical arrangements, specifically centering on a planned photograph session. The meeting concluded quickly with no major policy decisions recorded.
President Nixon met with Press Secretary Ronald Ziegler and White House photographer Oliver Atkins to facilitate a brief photo opportunity. The discussion focused on coordinating the logistics for these official portraits within the President’s office. The interaction concluded quickly after the necessary arrangements for the session were finalized.
President Richard Nixon met with his personal valet, Manolo Sanchez, in the Old Executive Office Building to discuss administrative tasks. The conversation centered on the delivery of specific items for White House aide Stephen B. Bull. Following the exchange of these instructions, Sanchez concluded his business and departed the office.
President Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Old Executive Office Building to discuss administrative matters and scheduling. While the specific transcript is unavailable, the meeting involved coordination with Press Secretary Ronald L. Ziegler regarding White House operations. No significant policy decisions or actionable outcomes were recorded during this brief administrative encounter.
President Richard Nixon met with his valet, Manolo Sanchez, at the Old Executive Office Building for a brief administrative interaction. The discussion was limited to the coordination of a food order for the President. No other substantive policy or political matters were recorded during this brief encounter.
President Nixon met with Nellie L. Yates to review administrative details and preparations surrounding his second inauguration and the concurrent Vietnam peace negotiations. The discussion touched upon public relations strategies, including the President's potential television address regarding the peace settlement, as well as logistical coordination for inaugural events and staff roles. Additionally, the President engaged in long-term strategic planning for second-term government reorganization and executive branch personnel appointments.
President Nixon met with speechwriter Raymond K. Price, Jr. to discuss the tone and direction of upcoming communications, emphasizing a desire to avoid overly grandiose or major declarations. The President expressed a preference for maintaining a restrained perspective, acknowledging the underlying political reality of the situation. The conversation concluded with Nixon affirming his readiness to move forward with these strategic adjustments.