Nixon White House Tapes › Tape 434
Nixon White House Tape 434 (May 9, 1973 – May 11, 1973)
37 conversations · Old Executive Office Building · about 3 hr 3 min of released audio
Featuring Nixon, Haig, Bull, Sanchez, Haldeman
President Nixon met with Stephen B. Bull to coordinate his upcoming schedule and manage key political engagements. They discussed a planned meeting with Hugh Scott and Leslie C. Arends, incorporating recommendations from Alexander M. Haig, Jr. regarding the briefing's duration and structure. The conversation focused on logistical preparations for this high-level session and an impending Cabinet meeting.
President Nixon uses the White House operator to facilitate a telephonic connection to Rob Taylor. The exchange serves exclusively as an administrative request to initiate this specific communication. No further policy or substantive discussion occurs during this brief interaction.
President Nixon and Press Secretary Ronald Ziegler discuss strategic responses to ongoing political investigations and the media's manipulation of leaked materials. Nixon expresses frustration over the tactics used by political adversaries to build narratives through the selective release of information, while emphasizing the need for patience before attempting to discredit them. The two also touch upon the necessity of reassuring Henry Kissinger, who is expected to return from travel the following day, amidst the prevailing atmosphere of political instability.
President Nixon met with his personal valet, Manolo Sanchez, in the Old Executive Office Building to discuss administrative details regarding the President's schedule. Their conversation focused on logistical arrangements for the President's upcoming activities, specifically coordinating time for rest and office organization. The interaction served as a brief administrative update to facilitate the President's personal routine.
President Nixon met with his valet, Manolo Sanchez, to discuss personal administrative matters concerning his daily schedule and sleep habits. The conversation focused on the logistics of the President’s alarm clock and setting appropriate times for his rest. The brief exchange reflects the routine coordination between Nixon and his personal staff regarding the President's sleep duration and daily time management.
President Nixon and Alexander Haig met to discuss the status of a pending judicial ruling regarding security protocols and the handling of sensitive documents, specifically the decision to leave a binder box unopened. Haig also provided an update on his efforts to improve staff relations and organizational progress. The discussion concluded with a transition toward addressing the President's immediate schedule.
President Nixon met with his personal valet, Manolo Sanchez, in the Old Executive Office Building to discuss personal matters and administrative logistics. The brief interaction included a reference to Alexander M. Haig, Jr. regarding the President’s upcoming schedule. No significant policy decisions were recorded during this informal engagement.
President Nixon met with an unidentified individual in the Old Executive Office Building to briefly discuss scheduling matters. The interaction was limited in duration, concluding with the visitor departing the office shortly after arrival. No substantive policy discussions or major administrative decisions were recorded during this brief exchange.
President Nixon met with Alexander Haig, H. R. Haldeman, J. Fred Buzhardt, and others to strategize on the growing Watergate crisis, specifically focusing on the legal and political risks posed by Haldeman's personal notes. The group discussed the potential for these documents to be subpoenaed and the tension surrounding the use of executive privilege to protect them from grand jury scrutiny. Nixon emphasized his desire to gain control over these papers to avoid damaging misinterpretations and directed Buzhardt to serve as the primary legal counsel tasked with assessing the documents and managing the White House's defense strategy.
President Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met briefly to finalize logistical details regarding a private signing ceremony for the Rural Electrification and Telephone Program. They discussed the specific timing of the event and the anticipated participation of Secretary of Agriculture Earl L. Butz. The meeting concluded after confirming the departure schedule for these proceedings.
President Nixon met with his personal valet, Manolo Sanchez, in the Old Executive Office Building to discuss administrative adjustments regarding the President's upcoming schedule. The conversation focused on coordinating logistics for an impending meeting with a visitor. The brief exchange concluded with instructions to facilitate the entry of the expected guest.
President Nixon requested that the White House operator disconnect or stop recording the active line. This brief interaction served as a procedural administrative instruction regarding the management of the President's telecommunications. No other substantive political or policy matters were discussed during this exchange.
President Nixon and Stephen B. Bull briefly discussed administrative logistics regarding the scheduling of John Walters. Nixon instructed Bull to coordinate with Dave’s office to determine Walters's arrival time and requested that Walters meet with him directly upon arrival. This short exchange reflects the President's ongoing management of staff appointments during a period of high political sensitivity.
President Nixon and Alexander Haig held a brief administrative exchange to coordinate their schedules. The President invited Haig to his office in the Old Executive Office Building for a follow-up discussion. This brief interaction served as a logistical arrangement to facilitate a more substantive meeting between the two officials.
President Nixon met with Stephen B. Bull in the Old Executive Office Building to coordinate his upcoming daily schedule. The discussion primarily focused on logistics regarding an upcoming meeting with Alexander M. Haig, Jr., specifically concerning the participation of Vernon A. Walters. Additionally, they addressed scheduling matters related to Charles G. "Bebe" Rebozo.
President Nixon and Alexander Haig met to discuss managing the ongoing Watergate investigation and coordinating the testimony of CIA Deputy Director Vernon Walters. Nixon emphasized that he wanted Walters to reassure officials like Elliot Richardson, William Colby, and James Schlesinger of the President’s innocence and his desire for a full investigation. The conversation centered on the potential legal exposure of H.R. Haldeman and John Ehrlichman, the status of sensitive memoranda of conversation, and ensuring the loyalty of key administration appointees amidst the political fallout.
President Nixon met with his valet, Manolo Sanchez, to discuss personal scheduling and logistics regarding an upcoming dinner. The brief exchange primarily concerned the availability of a venue and the President's need for a rest period. No significant policy decisions were made during this informal interaction.
President Nixon consulted with a White House operator to facilitate an outgoing call. The brief exchange focused on establishing a connection with another party. No substantive policy matters or major developments occurred during this administrative interaction.
President Nixon instructed Alexander Haig to manage the morale of staff members—specifically referencing Bob [Haldeman] and John [Ehrlichman]—by discouraging apocalyptic rhetoric regarding impeachment or legal jeopardy. Nixon directed Haig to reassure these individuals that the administration remains supportive and committed to their defense to prevent them from losing confidence. The primary objective was to ensure that distressed associates felt the White House was actively fighting on their behalf rather than conceding to the growing pressures of the Watergate scandal.
President Nixon consulted with a White House operator to facilitate an outgoing telephone connection. This brief interaction served solely as an administrative bridge to initiate further communication with another party. No substantive policy matters or political issues were discussed during this brief exchange.
President Nixon met with his personal aide, Manolo Sanchez, to discuss the transportation logistics for his dog. The brief conversation focused on ensuring the animal was prepared for travel. No broader policy or administrative developments resulted from this exchange.
President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman briefly discuss the establishment of a foundation intended to preserve the administration's legacy. Nixon expresses enthusiasm for the project and indicates his personal intention to author a history of his first term. The two agree that the comprehensive collection of White House tape recordings will serve as the primary resource for this historical account.
President Nixon held a brief, routine communication with the White House operator to facilitate an outgoing call. No substantial policy discussions or administrative decisions occurred during this interaction. The exchange served primarily as a functional administrative request to connect the President to another party.
President Nixon and aide Stephen B. Bull coordinate the scheduling and logistics for a private document signing session. Nixon emphasizes his desire to avoid media presence, explicitly instructing Bull that future signings and events should not be open to the press. The conversation serves as a directive to restrict public and photographic access to presidential activities moving forward.
President Nixon met with his personal valet, Manolo Sanchez, in the Old Executive Office Building to discuss the President's immediate schedule. The brief interaction focused on logistics regarding the time of day and upcoming appointments. The meeting concluded quickly without any significant policy developments or major strategic decisions.
President Nixon consulted with a White House operator to facilitate an outgoing telephone connection. This brief interaction served administrative purposes to establish communication with an external party. No substantive policy discussions or significant political developments occurred during this exchange.
President Nixon and Alexander Haig held a brief, cryptic discussion regarding the urgent location and secure handling of sensitive documents that Nixon wanted kept hidden from certain individuals. Nixon expressed frustration over the inability of staff to retrieve these materials from a safe within the building. The President directed Haig to locate the files immediately and ensure their contents remained shielded from unauthorized access.
President Nixon spoke briefly with the White House operator to facilitate a telephonic connection. This interaction served an administrative purpose to initiate communication with another party. No substantive policy discussions or significant political decisions were recorded during this brief exchange.
President Nixon and Alexander Haig coordinate the preemptive release of a sensitive document to control the narrative amid concerns over unauthorized leaks. Nixon emphasizes that the current climate has become a public relations struggle and directs Haig to locate the material before it can be leaked by political opponents. The discussion reflects the administration's defensive strategy to manage information flow and prevent unfavorable press coverage.
President Nixon and Stephen B. Bull reviewed the President’s upcoming schedule for the following Monday, focusing on a variety of diplomatic and domestic appointments. Key agenda items included a state visit by Haile Selassie, a meeting with Nelson Rockefeller regarding the Study Commission on Third Century America, and a ceremony to honor Mrs. Roberto Clemente. The two also coordinated logistics for Nixon’s travel plans to Camp David, specifically discussing the timing of a helicopter departure.
President Nixon met with Secretary of Agriculture Earl L. Butz and several Department of Agriculture staff members to preside over a bill signing ceremony. The participants, including Dana G. Mead and William W. Erwin, gathered for a photo opportunity with the President to commemorate the new legislation. Brief discussions during the event touched upon the cattle industry in Colorado and concerns regarding consumer food prices.
President Nixon and Alexander Haig coordinate a meeting to discuss consolidating documents before the President’s departure for Camp David. The brief exchange focuses on logistical arrangements for the review of materials. Haig confirms his availability to meet with the President prior to his travel.
President Nixon initiates a brief communication through the White House operator to facilitate a connection to another party. This administrative interaction serves as a routine logistical step in the President's daily workflow. No substantive policy discussions or significant political developments occur during this brief exchange.
President Nixon held a brief, informal meeting with an unidentified individual, potentially a staff member, to discuss personal logistical arrangements and travel plans. The dialogue touches upon the President's upcoming schedule at Camp David, the use of transportation, and the attendee's personal life, including a potential marriage. The conversation concludes with the President confirming the attendee's departure as he prepares to transition to his own transport.
President Nixon met with an unidentified individual to coordinate logistics for an upcoming trip to Camp David. The discussion focused on transportation arrangements, specifically the President’s preference for traveling by car rather than utilizing other transit options. The meeting concluded with brief planning regarding his arrival and departure schedule for the retreat.
President Nixon and Alexander Haig met to strategize on managing public perception and internal testimony regarding Watergate-related documents and investigations. They discussed ensuring that individuals like General Vernon Walters and L. Patrick Gray maintained a narrative of presidential innocence while maneuvering to leak specific, favorable information to the press to counter negative allegations. The meeting focused on controlling the dissemination of records to ensure the President was portrayed as having no prior knowledge of the scandal.
President Nixon held an brief, unrecorded-substance meeting with unidentified individuals in his Old Executive Office Building suite. While the transcript remains undefined, the interaction occurred during a period of intense scrutiny regarding the Watergate scandal. No policy decisions or actionable directives can be discerned from the available documentation.