Nixon White House Tapes › Tape 444
Nixon White House Tape 444 (June 11, 1973 – June 13, 1973)
26 conversations · Old Executive Office Building · about 3 hr 19 min of released audio
Featuring Nixon, Sanchez, Buzhardt, Price, Scowcroft
President Nixon interacted with a White House operator to facilitate an outgoing call. This brief exchange served exclusively as a logistical step to establish a connection with another party. No substantive policy discussions or administrative decisions occurred during this brief communication.
President Nixon coordinated with his personal aide, Stephen B. Bull, to schedule an appointment with his barber for that afternoon. The brief exchange focused on finalizing a specific time for the haircut, with the President suggesting a 2:45 p.m. slot. This interaction reflects routine administrative management of the President's daily schedule.
President Nixon instructed the White House operator to monitor the availability of an individual named Bazaar. He requested to be kept informed of this person's status, specifically whether they were currently at lunch or otherwise occupied. The conversation served as a brief administrative directive regarding call placement and staff availability.
President Nixon met with his personal aide, Manolo Sanchez, to discuss routine administrative matters regarding his daily schedule. During the brief interaction, the President requested refreshments and instructed Sanchez to coordinate with Stephen B. Bull to cancel his scheduled barber appointment for the day. Nixon noted that the haircut would be rescheduled for the following day.
President Nixon met with J. Fred Buzhardt to strategize the legal defense against John Dean's anticipated testimony before the Ervin Committee. The discussion focused on establishing procedures for cross-examining Dean, reviewing White House documents for inconsistencies, and addressing concerns about potential claims of tape recordings. Nixon and Buzhardt also assessed the ongoing investigation by Henry Petersen and discussed the political fallout and public perception regarding the Watergate hearings.
President Nixon consulted with a White House operator to facilitate an outgoing call. The brief interaction served as a technical coordination step to connect the President to another party. No substantive policy discussions or administrative decisions were documented during this short exchange.
President Nixon and Henry Kissinger discuss logistics and security arrangements for an upcoming trip, focusing on the necessity of maintaining a strictly controlled itinerary. The two weigh the potential security risks of landing at specific bases and whether such details should be disclosed publicly. They conclude the brief exchange by confirming departure times and reaffirming the need for operational discretion.
President Nixon consulted with the White House operator regarding an unclear policy directive originating from Philadelphia. The brief exchange focused on identifying the specific nature and status of these orders. No further significant actions or substantive developments were recorded during this short interaction.
President Nixon held a brief, routine administrative exchange with a White House operator. The conversation serves primarily as a procedural interaction typical of White House telecommunications management. No substantive policy discussions or significant political decisions were recorded during this brief contact.
President Nixon met with his personal physician, Dr. Walter R. Tkach, in the Old Executive Office Building for a brief three-minute consultation. Due to the withdrawal of the primary content under a deed of gift, the specific medical or personal matters addressed during this session remain classified. No public record of the discussion exists, and the meeting concluded without any documented policy decisions.
President Nixon consulted with a White House operator regarding the logistics of an upcoming communication attempt. The brief exchange focused on establishing a connection, with the operator confirming the technical feasibility of the President's plan. No further substantive policy matters or major developments were addressed during this short administrative interaction.
President Nixon consulted with his personal secretary, Rose Mary Woods, regarding the personal schedule of his daughter, Julie Nixon Eisenhower. The brief exchange focused on confirming whether Julie would be at home that evening. No major policy or political decisions resulted from this administrative inquiry.
President Nixon consulted with an unidentified individual regarding his upcoming meeting with speechwriter Raymond K. Price, Jr. The brief discussion centered on preparing for this scheduled appointment, with the President framing Price as the primary point of contact or focus for the session. No further substantive policy or strategic decisions were recorded before the unidentified participant departed.
President Nixon met with Raymond K. Price, Jr. to plan an upcoming televised address to the nation regarding new economic measures to combat inflation. Nixon outlined his strategy to implement a temporary price freeze while maintaining a positive tone about the broader economy and emphasizing the necessity of congressional cooperation. The discussion also touched upon the political challenges surrounding the ongoing Watergate investigations, specifically regarding the potential impact of testimony from former aides on the administration.
President Nixon initiates a brief communication through the White House operator to place an outgoing call. The conversation serves solely as a functional administrative bridge to connect the President with a desired party. No substantive policy discussions or decisions are recorded during this brief administrative interaction.
President Nixon instructed General Brent Scowcroft to deliver a personal message to an unnamed contact, affirming the President's commitment to specific concerns from a Christian perspective. Nixon emphasized his desire to issue a unilateral statement that he would personally clear to ensure the recipient's satisfaction. The President also directed that this matter be routed through the Congressional Review process.
President Nixon held a brief, routine administrative exchange with a White House operator. The conversation served as a functional interaction to facilitate telephonic communication. No significant policy matters or substantive political developments were addressed during this brief contact.
President Richard Nixon and Alexander M. Haig, Jr. met to coordinate administration strategy regarding Vietnam policy and upcoming domestic economic announcements. They discussed maintaining support for South Vietnamese President Thieu and reviewed preparations for a high-level economic meeting involving Arthur Burns and George Shultz. Additionally, the President provided guidance on the tone and content for an impending address concerning price control measures, specifically regarding food and gasoline costs.
President Nixon met with his counsel J. Fred Buzhardt to strategize the administration's defense regarding the Watergate scandal, specifically focusing on John Dean's conduct and credibility. Nixon emphasized the need for a general denial strategy, suggesting that Dean's failure to report information directly to the President proves Dean withheld details of the cover-up. They discussed potential lines of questioning to undermine Dean's narrative and explored the legal defense surrounding national security claims and hush money demands.
President Nixon met with his valet, Manolo Sanchez, in the Old Executive Office Building to coordinate his professional agenda. The brief exchange focused on managing the President's immediate schedule. Nixon concluded the interaction by instructing Sanchez to provide a follow-up check-in after a twenty-minute interval.
President Nixon consulted with a White House operator to facilitate an outgoing call. The brief exchange focused exclusively on coordinating communication logistics. No substantive policy matters or administrative decisions were addressed during this interaction.
President Nixon consulted with a White House operator to facilitate an outgoing connection. The exchange serves primarily as a procedural administrative task to connect the President to another party. No substantive policy matters or strategic decisions were addressed during this brief logistical interaction.
President Nixon consulted with a White House operator to facilitate a personal phone call to his daughter, Julie Nixon Eisenhower. The President instructed the operator to attempt to reach her at her residence if she was unavailable at her primary location. This brief administrative interaction served purely as a logistical request for the President's personal communication.
President Nixon met with Raymond K. Price, Jr. and Alexander M. Haig, Jr. to refine the rhetoric and strategic messaging for an upcoming national address regarding the implementation of new price controls. The discussion focused on balancing economic management, specifically the rising costs of food and fuel, with the political necessity of addressing public concern while avoiding recessionary risks. Additionally, the President consulted with his staff on potential candidates for an 'energy czar' position, weighing the merits of figures like William W. Scranton, and touched upon the upcoming summit with Soviet leader Leonid Brezhnev.
President Nixon consulted with a White House operator to facilitate an outgoing telephone connection. The brief exchange was limited to the technical process of placing the call. No substantive policy matters or strategic developments were addressed during this interaction.
President Nixon and White House counsel J. Fred Buzhardt, Jr. met to discuss legal defense strategies regarding ongoing investigations and potential witness reliability. The conversation centered on concerns regarding a witness's propensity for lying and the risk that their testimony could undermine the administration's legal position. They weighed the strategic implications of how specific evidence or documentation might be contested or utilized during formal proceedings.