Nixon White House Tapes › Tape 422
Nixon White House Tape 422 (March 21, 1973 – March 22, 1973)
33 conversations · Old Executive Office Building · about 4 hr 3 min of released audio
Featuring Nixon, Sanchez, Bull, Haldeman, Dean
President Nixon met with an unidentified individual in the Old Executive Office Building to review matters related to his personal schedule. The discussion remained brief and concluded within fifteen minutes. No substantive policy decisions or political developments were recorded during this engagement.
President Nixon held a brief administrative interaction with a White House operator to facilitate an outgoing call. The discussion served as a procedural bridge to connect the President with another party for a separate conversation. No substantive policy matters or major political decisions were recorded during this brief exchange.
President Nixon and his daughter, Julie Nixon Eisenhower, held a brief, informal discussion primarily regarding logistical scheduling for upcoming travel and family arrangements. The conversation touched upon the logistics of a visit to California and the personal work habits of the participants. Additionally, the two briefly discussed the positive reception of a supportive letter written to an unnamed associate, which was intended to advance the individual's career.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to request a telephone connection with John Dean. This brief interaction served as a logistical step to facilitate direct communication with his White House Counsel. No further substantive discussions or policy decisions occurred during this brief exchange.
President Nixon and John Dean discussed strategies for responding to escalating political pressure, specifically focusing on how the administration could handle inquiries regarding potential wrongdoing. Nixon urged Dean to prepare a general, carefully controlled statement or oral report that would exonerate specific White House staff members without providing exhaustive details. The conversation centers on navigating public and congressional scrutiny while minimizing the administration's exposure to further investigation.
President Nixon spoke with the White House operator to facilitate an outgoing call. This brief interaction served as a technical step in the President's telecommunications process for that evening. No policy discussions or substantive developments occurred during this administrative exchange.
President Nixon consulted with the White House operator to facilitate an outgoing communication. This brief interaction served as a logistical step to initiate a phone call through the switchboard. No further substantive policy matters or executive decisions were recorded during this connection.
President Richard Nixon met with his valet, Manolo Sanchez, in the Old Executive Office Building for a brief evening session. The discussion was limited to routine scheduling matters regarding the President's upcoming commitments. No significant political developments or substantive policy decisions were recorded during this short interaction.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to facilitate a connection for an outgoing telephone call. The exchange was brief and administrative in nature, serving only to establish the necessary communication link for the President. No substantive policy discussions or decisions occurred during this brief interaction.
President Nixon directs John V. Brennan to ascertain the return time of Senator Schultz. This brief interaction serves as an administrative request to facilitate the President's scheduling or communication needs regarding the Senator's arrival. No further policy or strategic developments are discussed in this specific exchange.
President Nixon met briefly with an unidentified individual in the Old Executive Office Building for a short, informal discussion. Due to the lack of a formal transcript and the brevity of the encounter, the substance of the conversation remains classified or lost to history. The meeting concluded in under five minutes with no discernible policy actions or significant developments recorded.
President Nixon consults with aide Stephen B. Bull regarding the specific nature and logistics of an off-site shelter facility. The brief exchange focuses on clarifying the details of this location, which the President suggests he learned about through a personal acquaintance. No definitive policy decisions are recorded, as the conversation is limited to gathering information about the facility.
President Nixon held a brief, informal meeting with John V. Brennan and an unidentified individual in the Old Executive Office Building. The dialogue consists entirely of non-substantive conversational pleasantries, providing no insight into official policy or administration decisions. Consequently, the interaction lacks any meaningful developments or action items.
President Nixon utilized this session to dictate a memorandum for his personal file, touching upon a wide range of administrative, political, and personal matters. The discussion covered the ongoing Watergate investigation—specifically concerns regarding money laundering and the involvement of senior staff—alongside legislative priorities like vocational rehabilitation and economic policy transitions. Additionally, the President reviewed his schedule, including planned discussions with family members and staff regarding domestic policy and upcoming public appearances.
President Nixon met with his personal valet, Manolo Sanchez, in the Old Executive Office Building. The brief interaction centered on the provision of refreshments for the President. No substantive policy matters or major administrative decisions were recorded during this session.
President Nixon held a brief introductory meeting with newly elected Representative Lindy Boggs to congratulate her on a decisive electoral victory. The discussion centered on pleasantries regarding her successful campaign and the prospect of her future visits to the White House. The conversation served primarily as a formal, cordial welcome to the incoming congresswoman.
President Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull in the Old Executive Office Building to discuss the President’s daily schedule. The brief interaction focused on logistical coordination for the day's upcoming appointments and obligations. No specific policy decisions or significant developments were recorded during this short administrative exchange.
President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman met briefly to coordinate their schedules before an upcoming 10:00 a.m. meeting. Nixon requested Haldeman's presence specifically to discuss preparation for this later engagement. The brief exchange served primarily as an administrative check-in to ensure alignment prior to the day's scheduled business.
President Nixon met briefly with Zosimo Monson in the Old Executive Office Building. The primary purpose of the brief interaction was the provision of coffee for the President. No significant policy discussions or administrative decisions were recorded during this exchange.
President Nixon and H.R. Haldeman met to discuss public relations strategies and the administration's response to the growing Watergate scandal. They debated the merits of potential public addresses, such as a speech to Congress or a press conference, while assessing how to maintain control over the narrative and protect the White House from entanglement in the investigation. The conversation focused on the need for a containment strategy, the handling of sensitive campaign funds, and managing potential leaks or witness testimony, ultimately weighing the political risks of various disclosure scenarios.
President Nixon and General Brent Scowcroft met to coordinate the public messaging regarding the return of U.S. prisoners of war and the administration’s strategy for handling North Vietnamese violations of the peace agreement. They discussed the necessity of maintaining the durability of the settlement, weighing the potential psychological effects and political risks of resuming U.S. military action or bombing campaigns. Additionally, the President provided instructions on managing public relations, specifically regarding statements on POWs and the scheduling of a related event for military leadership.
President Nixon held a brief interaction with the White House operator to facilitate a telephonic connection. The exchange served administrative purposes related to the routing of calls from the Executive Office Building. No further substantive policy or political discussions occurred during this recording.
President Nixon and Stephen B. Bull briefly met to confirm the status of a specific matter, with the President indicating that they had successfully secured control over the situation. This exchange served as a concise directive regarding a sensitive issue, though the transcript remains too limited to identify the specific subject matter. The meeting concluded immediately after this brief verification of progress.
This brief meeting in the Old Executive Office Building involves unidentified participants and a potential mention of Zosimo Monzon. The discussion appears to center on a delivery-related matter, though the limited nature of the recording prevents a comprehensive understanding of the intent. No substantive policy decisions or historical developments are captured in this brief exchange.
President Nixon interacts with a White House operator to facilitate an outgoing call. This brief exchange serves primarily as a logistical step in managing the President’s communications from the Old Executive Office Building. No substantive policy matters or political strategy discussions occur during this short administrative interaction.
President Nixon held a brief, informal meeting with his daughter, Tricia Nixon Cox, to check on her well-being. The conversation was personal in nature, focusing on her health and general state of mind. No official business or substantive policy matters were addressed during this short exchange.
President Nixon and Stephen Bull met briefly to review the President’s daily schedule and pending administrative tasks. The discussion focused on arrangements for a phone call to Canadian Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau regarding the International Commission of Control and Supervision (ICCS) in Vietnam, following a recommendation from General Brent Scowcroft. Nixon ultimately directed that the call be prioritized to address the status of his correspondence with the Prime Minister.
President Nixon instructed his valet, Manolo Sanchez, to transport his briefcase to the Oval Office and coordinate with Stephen B. Bull regarding the day’s professional schedule. The brief exchange focused on logistical arrangements for the President's personal belongings and the management of his upcoming appointments. Sanchez was directed to ensure the briefcase was properly handled and integrated into the operational flow for the remainder of the day.
President Nixon consulted with the White House operator to facilitate a telephonic connection. This brief interaction served as a logistical step to initiate an external call during the President's workday. No substantive policy matters or major developments occurred during this brief administrative exchange.
President Nixon and Secretary of State William P. Rogers consult on the appropriate method for communicating a sensitive recommendation, debating whether a formal letter or a direct phone call is more suitable. Nixon expresses hesitation regarding the timing and nature of the call, ultimately seeking Rogers’s advice on the matter. Following their brief exchange, the President decides to proceed with the communication.
President Nixon and Stephen Bull met briefly to address administrative logistics regarding the President's personal belongings and correspondence. The discussion focused on the status of a letter dispatched to Canadian Prime Minister Pierre E. Trudeau, which had been coordinated through Secretary of State William P. Rogers. The conversation concluded with Bull confirming the handling of the dispatch and the President preparing for his subsequent scheduled engagement.
President Nixon met with John Dean, John Ehrlichman, H.R. Haldeman, and John Mitchell to strategize on managing the escalating Watergate investigation. The group discussed how to assert executive privilege regarding FBI files and staff testimony to limit the scope of congressional inquiries. They reached a decision to have legal counsel open a dialogue with Senators Ervin and Baker to establish a controlled format for cooperation that avoids public confrontations while protecting presidential authority.
President Richard Nixon met with his valet, Manolo Sanchez, in the Old Executive Office Building for a brief three-minute engagement. The interaction served as a personal request by the President directed specifically toward Sanchez. No further details regarding the substance of the exchange or resulting action items are documented in the available record.