Nixon White House Tapes › Tape 423
Nixon White House Tape 423 (March 27, 1973)
14 conversations · Old Executive Office Building · about 3 hr 44 min of released audio
Featuring Nixon, Haldeman, Ehrlichman, Sanchez, Ziegler
President Nixon held a brief meeting with an unidentified individual, potentially related to a requested call from domestic affairs advisor John D. Ehrlichman. The discussion remains largely undocumented due to the limited transcript, though it appears to focus on coordinating administrative communications. No specific policy decisions or significant developments are discernable from the available record of this brief interaction.
President Nixon and John Ehrlichman briefly coordinate a meeting to discuss the ongoing occupation of Wounded Knee. The conversation serves as a logistical check-in to ensure Ehrlichman is prepared to report on the situation. The brief exchange concludes with an instruction for Ehrlichman to proceed to the President's office immediately.
President Nixon met with John Ehrlichman, H.R. Haldeman, and others to discuss management strategies for the ongoing Wounded Knee incident and the unfolding Watergate scandal. The participants deliberated on whether to involve White House staff directly in PR for Wounded Knee, weighing the benefits of projecting control against long-term political risks. Regarding Watergate, they explored the possibility of the President appointing a special commission or cooperating with a grand jury to regain the initiative, while also addressing concerns about potential testimony from staff members like John Dean and Jeb Magruder.
President Nixon held a brief, informal interaction with a White House operator to facilitate communication. The exchange served primarily as a functional administrative request to initiate an external phone call. No substantive policy discussions or significant political developments occurred during this brief contact.
President Nixon and his daughter, Tricia Nixon Cox, held a brief personal check-in regarding the President's health and upcoming schedule. They confirmed plans to meet at a dinner later in the week while the President noted his need to work with Secretary of State William Rogers that evening. The interaction served as a coordination of social and professional commitments rather than a discussion of policy.
President Richard Nixon met with his personal valet, Manolo Sanchez, in the Old Executive Office Building. The meeting centered on the provision of refreshments for the President. No substantive policy discussions or significant political developments were recorded during this brief encounter.
President Nixon utilized the recording system to dictate a memorandum for his personal files regarding the activities of the day. This action served to formalize the President's internal record-keeping process during a period of intense administrative activity. No other participants were present for this dictation, and the specific subject matter of the memorandum remains undefined in the available transcript.
President Nixon met with his personal aide, Manolo Sanchez, in the Old Executive Office Building to organize and secure sensitive documents. The pair focused on identifying and removing specific items from active files to be relocated into the President's private collection. This administrative task resulted in the formal separation of personal materials from official White House records.
President Nixon met with an unidentified individual in his Old Executive Office Building suite to discuss matters pertaining to his official schedule. The brief dialogue concludes with an acknowledgment that the line is secure, though no substantive policy decisions or specific agenda items are discernible from the recording. The exchange appears to be a procedural check to establish a secure communication environment.
President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman met briefly to coordinate an upcoming meeting between the President and Secretary of State William P. Rogers. The discussion focused on scheduling and the potential necessity of a telephone call to facilitate communication regarding this engagement. No further substantive actions or policy decisions were recorded during this short interaction.
President Nixon and Secretary of State William P. Rogers met to discuss the mounting political pressures of the Watergate scandal and the administration's strategy for managing public perceptions. Nixon sought counsel on how to address allegations of a White House cover-up, specifically exploring the possibility of using the judicial system, such as a special grand jury, to handle investigations rather than submitting to an independent congressional committee. The two men also discussed the importance of full disclosure, the potential waiver of executive privilege to maintain credibility, and the necessity of distinguishing legitimate campaign intelligence activities from criminal conduct.
President Nixon discusses logistical arrangements for an upcoming public appearance or procession in Los Angeles. The brief dialogue focuses on the security and coordination requirements for his travel itinerary in the city. No further substantive policy decisions or developments were recorded during this short exchange.
President Nixon met with his senior advisors—including H.R. Haldeman, John Dean, and Charles Colson—to strategize on how the White House should respond to the mounting pressure of the Watergate investigation, specifically focusing on the legal jeopardy of White House staff and the potential for staff members to testify. The group debated whether it would appear as an overreaction to engage directly with Judge Sirica to offer total cooperation and the potential appointment of a special prosecutor. Ultimately, the discussion centered on controlling the narrative, managing potential testimony from staff, and navigating the risks posed by James McCord's ongoing cooperation with investigators.
President Nixon held a brief, informal meeting with unidentified individuals in his Old Executive Office Building workspace. The encounter was limited to a casual inquiry regarding the President’s current activities and an exchange of pleasantries. No substantive policy discussions or administrative decisions were recorded during this brief interaction.