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Conversation 040-106

TapeTape 40StartThursday, June 14, 1973 at 12:18 PMEndThursday, June 14, 1973 at 12:21 PMParticipantsHaig, Alexander M., Jr.;  Nixon, Richard M. (President);  Armstrong, Anne L.Recording deviceWhite House Telephone
AI Summary

President Nixon, Alexander Haig, and Anne Armstrong discuss the recruitment of William Scranton for a high-level position, emphasizing the importance of securing his agreement despite his wife's influence. They also finalize administrative announcements, including the appointment of Bryce Harlow and a change in title and salary for Rose Mary Woods. Haig confirms that Scranton is prepared to travel to Florida to finalize the arrangement, and the President requests a photograph with Harlow to coincide with the public announcement.

William W. ScrantonBryce HarlowRose Mary WoodsPersonnel appointmentsPublic relationsWhite House administration
AudioNARA Description

On June 14, 1973, Alexander M. Haig, Jr., President Richard M. Nixon, and Anne L. Armstrong talked on the telephone from 12:18 pm to 12:21 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 040-106 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid
Conversation No. 40-106
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Date: June 14, 1973
Time: 12:18 pm - 12:21 pm
Location: White House Telephone

Alexander M. Haig, Jr. talked with the President.

[See also Conversation No. 940-15]

     William W. Scranton
           -Agreement to take position

Anne L. Armstrong entered at 12:18 pm.

           -Mary Scranton
                 -Consultation
                 -President’s telephone call
           -Hugh Scott
           -Meeting with President, June 14
           -Duties
                 -European meetings

     Bryce Harlow
          -Announcement of appointment

     Rose Mary Woods
          -Salary and title
                -Announcement of new title

     Scranton
          -Mary Scranton
               -Consultation
          -Conversation with Haig
               -Trip to Florida
          -Schedule
          -Announcement of appointment
          -Charles J. DiBona

     Harlow
          -Timing of announcement, picture
          -President’s schedule
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                -Photograph with President
           -Ronald L. Ziegler’s briefing
Transcript (AI-Generated)

This transcript was generated automatically by AI and has not been reviewed for accuracy. Do not cite this transcript as authoritative. Consult the Finding Aid above for verified information.

Hello?
Mr. President, General Hague.
Hello.
Mr. President?
Yeah.
You know, we have him.
He's going to do this.
You never know.
Come in.
Come in.
All right, sir.
No, no, I'm sorry.
Come on in.
Yeah, well, you can't tell.
You know, he is such a, you know, this always saying, oh, I've got to talk to Mary.
And, you know, Mary wears the pants in that family.
Oh, I know that.
I know that.
And that's why I said I'd call her, but I don't want to because she is a rough customer.
But he sort of, I mean, I've been through so much of it with him.
All right, fine.
I talked to Scott.
Well, I got him on high on the mountaintop there today.
And that's what he ought to do.
He could go to Europe and get involved in some of these other things.
Yes, sir.
Now, one other thing.
We're going to announce Bryce today.
Oh.
You know, I've...
I okayed, and I didn't check with you, and I probably should have a little raise for Rose, which is long overdue.
And I'd like to announce her a little change in her title today, too.
Oh?
What do you want to make her?
Executive Assistant and Personal Secretary.
Good.
All right.
Very nice.
Very nice.
That kind of therapy doesn't cost a thing.
No, it doesn't.
Now, you ought to talk, though, but on...
I know Mary Scranton, and she has really kept Bill from doing things that he ought to have done for so often that I don't know.
This is a real property, but if we can get him, but you think he's going to do it?
Yes, I do.
I really do.
Have you told him the drill about coming to Florida?
Yes, I've been through the whole scenario.
And he'd be willing to do that?
He'll fly down.
We have to fly him right back because he's got a... All right, fine.
All right.
Fine.
Well, that's good.
That's good.
And then the statement will be ready then, too.
Yes, everything will be all set, and he'll just hit the highlights he can bring to Bona with him to answer questions in front of us.
Right, right, right, right, right, right.
Well, that's good, Al.
That's a good achievement.
It's a hell of an achievement, and the more I thought of it, the more wise.
What time are you going to have Bryce announced?
Because I think I ought to get him in for a picture.
Okay, sir.
They were going to do it here in a few minutes.
Okay, is he around?
I can sure get him in a hurry.
Yeah, well, tell him that I want a picture because Brown is not briefing.
Okay.
They should have just a picture here in the office.
Okay, thank you.
Fine, sir.
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