Nixon White House Tapes › Tape 445
Nixon White House Tape 445 (June 13, 1973)
41 conversations · Old Executive Office Building · about 4 hr 14 min of released audio
Featuring Nixon, Sanchez, Bull, Price, Haig
President Nixon met with Raymond K. Price, Jr. and Alexander M. Haig, Jr. to refine a forthcoming televised speech addressing the American economy and ongoing national policy challenges. The discussion focused on establishing an upbeat, confident tone regarding U.S. economic strength, specifically outlining the implementation of a 60-day price freeze and new controls to curb inflation. Nixon also deliberated on the political messaging surrounding the Vietnam peace process, energy shortages, and upcoming legislative strategies, emphasizing a need for decisive executive leadership in the face of domestic criticism.
President Nixon consulted with a White House operator to facilitate an outgoing telephone communication. This brief interaction served administrative purposes to connect the President with an unspecified party. No further details regarding the substance of the subsequent call are available due to the lack of an existing transcript.
President Nixon and Press Secretary Ronald L. Ziegler coordinate the dissemination strategy for an upcoming policy text to ensure legislative leaders and their staff receive it simultaneously at 7:00 p.m. Nixon explicitly instructs Ziegler to withhold the document from congressional leaders and staff beforehand to prevent unauthorized revisions or delays. This measure aims to maintain executive control over the messaging and prevent legislative interference with the final text.
President Nixon consulted with a White House operator to facilitate an outgoing communication. This brief interaction served as a logistical step to connect the President with another party. No substantive policy discussions or major developments were recorded during this brief administrative exchange.
President Nixon and White House counsel J. Fred Buzhardt, Jr. coordinate a meeting to review ongoing legal materials. The participants discuss scheduling an hour-long session to process documentation, with the President prioritizing a thorough review over immediate speed. No specific policy decisions were finalized, but the exchange highlights the logistical planning required to manage sensitive White House records.
President Nixon met with J. Fred Buzhardt, Jr. to coordinate the White House's strategy for addressing the escalating Watergate scandal and the forthcoming Ervin Committee hearings. They engaged in a detailed review of internal chronologies and presidential recollections, focusing specifically on John W. Dean III's credibility, potential testimony, and his role in the cover-up. The conversation underscored the necessity of formulating a unified response to Special Prosecutor Archibald Cox and managing the political risks associated with the potential release of sensitive documents and recordings.
President Nixon met with David C. Hoopes for a brief one-minute discussion regarding legislative matters. The dialogue focused on congressional relations, specifically concerns involving the Senate and a potential ticket. No further substantive developments were recorded during this brief encounter.
President Nixon initiated a brief call through the White House operator to facilitate a connection to another party. The exchange served as a logistical step to bridge communication for a subsequent discussion. No substantive policy matters were addressed during this short administrative interaction.
President Nixon met with his valet, Manolo Sanchez, to coordinate personal refreshments and review his demanding daily schedule. They discussed upcoming logistics, including a cabinet meeting and an evening program in Manila, as well as the President’s need for rest. The conversation centered on managing the President's personal needs amidst a busy professional agenda.
President Nixon held a brief, informal interaction with a White House operator in his office. The exchange was strictly logistical in nature, serving as a routine communication check rather than a policy discussion. No substantive decisions or political matters were addressed during this short encounter.
President Nixon and Alexander Haig discuss strategic messaging and public relations efforts intended to shift the administration’s focus away from ongoing investigations and toward a more proactive, self-directed agenda. They coordinate plans for an upcoming announcement or speech to build positive momentum, while touching upon the need to manage potential legal challenges or judicial obstacles. The conversation reflects an effort to maintain political control and confidence despite external pressures.
President Nixon initiates a brief request for the White House operator to connect a telephone call to an unnamed female recipient. This interaction reflects the administrative routine of managing the President's personal and official communications during the workday. No further substantive policy matters or critical political developments were recorded during this brief bridge to another party.
President Nixon and Press Secretary Ronald L. Ziegler coordinate the restricted release of sensitive documents to specific leaders. They decide that the text of the materials should not be provided early to these individuals, scheduling a formal delivery to their offices for 7:00 pm. This instruction serves to maintain strict control over the distribution of information during a politically sensitive period.
President Nixon consulted with an unidentified staff member regarding his upcoming scheduling needs and a draft speech prepared by Raymond K. Price. He explicitly instructed that he would not require assistance during the early morning hours, signaling a desire to adjust his current work timeline. This brief interaction served to refine the President's immediate agenda and administrative expectations.
President Nixon and Treasury Secretary George Shultz discuss public messaging strategies regarding economic policy, specifically focusing on the administration's stance against rent control. They agree that market-based solutions remain effective because housing shortages are isolated rather than systemic. The President expresses approval of Shultz’s recent commentary and emphasizes the importance of framing these economic positions to maintain public confidence.
Alexander M. Haig, Jr. and President Nixon discuss the timing of a forthcoming public announcement, ultimately deciding to schedule it for Saturday. The brief exchange confirms coordination regarding the release strategy for an unspecified story or policy initiative. Haig expresses readiness to manage the logistics and communications surrounding the project as instructed by the President.
President Nixon met with his valet, Manolo Sanchez, to coordinate the logistics of his late-afternoon schedule and evening plans. The discussion primarily focused on confirming the timing for a scheduled dinner and reviewing the President's personal agenda for the remainder of the day. No substantive policy decisions were made during this brief administrative exchange regarding the President's daily routine.
President Nixon met with his personal aide, Manolo Sanchez, in the Old Executive Office Building to discuss routine personal arrangements and scheduling. The conversation included coordinating a telephone call involving Raymond K. Price, Jr. and the service of refreshments. No significant policy decisions were recorded during this brief administrative interaction.
President Nixon instructed his aide, Stephen B. Bull, to strictly prohibit the inclusion of family members in future military interviews. Nixon emphasized that previous attempts to enforce this policy had failed, explicitly forbidding any recurrence of these combined meetings. The exchange served as a firm directive to ensure that all future interactions with the military remain restricted to official personnel only.
President Nixon and Raymond Price met to coordinate the final revisions and logistics for an upcoming address regarding the national economy. Nixon expressed dissatisfaction with the status quo advocated by his economic advisors, George P. Shultz and Herbert Stein, and emphasized the need for decisive action to address rising costs of living. Additionally, the pair discussed the impending announcement regarding William W. Scranton and Bryce N. Harlow, evaluating their roles and public perception as outsiders in the administration.
President Nixon requests that the White House operator locate and summon a man named Mr. Taylor to his office in the Old Executive Office Building. The brief interaction serves as a directive to facilitate an immediate in-person meeting. No further substantive policy or political discussions occur during this short exchange.
President Nixon and Ronald Ziegler met to coordinate administration strategy regarding ongoing Watergate investigations, public relations for upcoming economic policy speeches, and Vietnam-related diplomacy. Nixon directed Ziegler to encourage allies on the Ervin Committee, such as Edward Gurney and Howard Baker, to increase their pushback against Democratic-led inquiries. Additionally, they discussed methods for managing press narratives through third-party contacts and ensuring that recent successes in Vietnam negotiations, driven by Henry Kissinger, were presented in a positive light.
President Nixon met briefly with speechwriter Raymond K. Price, Jr. to address the omission of specific content regarding the nation's economy in a recent speech draft. The discussion focused on rectifying these gaps to ensure the administration's economic policy was properly articulated. Price departed immediately after the brief exchange, marking the conclusion of the meeting.
President Nixon held a brief discussion with an unidentified individual regarding the acquisition of public support from influential figures. The conversation focused on the potential value of securing strong statements of endorsement from John B. Connally, Albert E. Sindlinger, and Pierre Rinfret. No specific action items were finalized, but the dialogue suggests a strategic effort to bolster the administration's political standing through external allies.
President Nixon met with Marjorie P. Acker to review a reading copy of his upcoming speech regarding the nation's economy. The brief meeting focused on organizational details, specifically verifying the page count and ensuring the inclusion of necessary reminders within the text. No major policy shifts were recorded, as the session was limited to administrative preparation for the President's public address.
President Nixon requested that the White House operator connect him to specific individuals. This brief interaction served as a logistical step to facilitate direct communication with unidentified parties. The primary outcome was the initiation of an outgoing telephone call to fulfill the President's administrative requirements.
President Nixon instructed Stephen B. Bull to monitor the status of a Congressional session and notify him immediately once it was ready for his attendance. The President expressed a strong desire to avoid any unnecessary waiting or idle time upon arrival. This brief exchange served as a coordination effort to ensure the President's schedule remained efficient regarding his planned appearance.
President Nixon and Stephen B. Bull briefly coordinate the President's schedule for an upcoming evening engagement. Nixon expresses his intent to deliver a prepared statement and depart quickly due to the late hour. This interaction serves as a logistical adjustment to ensure the President's attendance at the meeting remains concise.
President Nixon met with Nellie L. Yates and Manolo Sanchez to discuss administrative details regarding his upcoming schedule and an economic speech. The brief conversation focused on logistical preparations, specifically concerning signage for the event. No major policy decisions were reached during this informal planning session.
President Richard Nixon rehearsed his televised address titled 'The Nation's Economy,' in which he announced a 60-day price freeze to combat rising inflation, particularly regarding food and gasoline. The speech outlined the transition to a more comprehensive 'Phase 4' system of economic controls and requested legislative support from Congress to reduce government spending and address energy shortages. Nixon emphasized his commitment to returning to a free-market system while prioritizing the American consumer through potential export controls on food products.
President Nixon met with his personal valet, Manolo Sanchez, in the Old Executive Office Building to handle personal grooming preparations. The brief interaction centered on the President's appearance in anticipation of an upcoming speech. Sanchez confirmed he would deliver hair care products to the President to assist with these arrangements.
President Nixon held a brief exchange with the White House operator to facilitate an outgoing call. The interaction functioned primarily as a routine administrative request to connect the President to another party. No substantive policy discussions or significant political developments occurred during this brief communication.
President Nixon met briefly with his close confidant Charles G. "Bebe" Rebozo to discuss an upcoming televised address and recent diplomatic developments regarding the Paris peace negotiations. During the informal check-in, the two men touched upon personal contacts and handled a brief logistical matter regarding an individual named Calhoun. The discussion concluded with Nixon reaffirming his schedule and preparing for his 8:30 pm speech.
President Nixon practiced his televised address to the nation, titled "The Nation’s Economy," in which he outlined a series of measures to combat rising inflation. The President announced a 60-day price freeze on consumer goods to stabilize the economy while signaling a transition toward more effective Phase 4 controls. He also called on Congress to support fiscal restraint, authorize export controls on agricultural products to prioritize domestic supply, and approve energy-related initiatives like the Alaska pipeline.
President Nixon met with his personal valet, Manolo Sanchez, in the Old Executive Office Building to address routine personal needs. The conversation focused on the organization and procurement of specific grooming supplies, including hair care products. No major policy or political matters were discussed during this brief exchange.
President Nixon met with his longtime valet, Manolo Sanchez, in the Old Executive Office Building to address an issue regarding the President's personal attire. The brief exchange focused exclusively on the delivery of a suit that Nixon identified as being incorrect. No other policy or political matters were discussed during this interaction.
President Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull to coordinate his upcoming schedule and personal preparations. The discussion focused on logistical details involving Ray Voege, specifically regarding the application of makeup and a change of suit for the President. No major policy developments occurred, as the conversation was limited to these personal scheduling arrangements.
President Nixon met with Roy Voege, Manolo Sanchez, and an unidentified individual in his office to facilitate personal grooming and clothing arrangements. The discussion focused on the practical logistics of applying makeup and the delivery of a suit. These interactions served as brief, routine maintenance tasks regarding the President’s public appearance.
President Nixon rehearsed his national address titled “The Nation’s Economy” in the Old Executive Office Building. He practiced delivering arguments emphasizing the strength of the American economy, citing record employment and income growth while acknowledging the urgent problem of rising inflation and food prices. This recording served as a dress rehearsal to refine his messaging regarding the administration's new economic policies.
President Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull in the Old Executive Office Building to review the President's upcoming schedule. The discussion focused on ensuring the President was adequately prepared and ready for his scheduled engagements. No specific policy decisions were recorded during this brief administrative session.
President Nixon held an undocumented meeting with unknown individuals in the Old Executive Office Building to discuss matters that remain unrecorded due to the lack of an available transcript. Given the timing and context of the Watergate scandal, the discussion likely centered on ongoing legal or political strategy, though no specific developments or action items can be confirmed. This session reflects the broader pattern of private consultations maintained by the President during a period of intense institutional crisis.