Nixon White House Tapes › Tape 446
Nixon White House Tape 446 (June 14, 1973 – June 15, 1973)
17 conversations · Old Executive Office Building · about 2 hr 18 min of released audio
Featuring Nixon, Chief Petty Officer, Yates, Haldeman, Buzhardt
President Nixon held a brief administrative interaction with the White House operator to facilitate a telephone connection. The conversation served a purely logistical purpose, functioning as a routine request for external communication. No substantive policy matters or political strategy discussions occurred during this exchange.
President Nixon held a brief, informal check-in with a White House operator regarding a pending or incoming call. The exchange served primarily to manage communication logistics rather than substantive policy matters. No major decisions were reached, as the President indicated there was no immediate urgency to the task at hand.
President Nixon and H.R. Haldeman discuss the management of presidential records and materials, specifically focusing on the documentation of the administration's first four years. The two men also evaluate potential publishers for these materials and touch upon ongoing investigations, including the testimony of John Dean and others involved in the Watergate scandal. Nixon expresses concern regarding the motivations of those testifying and emphasizes the need for a strategic approach to documenting his presidency.
President Nixon requested that the White House operator place a telephone call to an individual identified as Mr. Jacobs. The brief interaction focused solely on facilitating this connection. No other substantive political or administrative matters were discussed during this exchange.
President Nixon consulted with a White House operator regarding the logistics of handling a specific document or communication. The brief exchange focused on technical instructions for the delivery and management of sensitive materials. No major policy decisions were reached during this short administrative coordination.
President Nixon met with J. Fred Buzhardt, Jr., Ronald L. Ziegler, and Henry A. Kissinger to manage the intensifying political fallout from the Watergate scandal. The discussion focused on countering the testimony of key figures like John Dean and Jeb Magruder, specifically addressing their allegations regarding the White House's involvement in a cover-up and potential efforts to influence civil litigation. Nixon expressed frustration over the perceived lack of support from Republican legislators and strategized with his team on how to discredit Dean's testimony while maintaining the President's public narrative of non-involvement.
President Nixon consulted with an unidentified staff member regarding the logistics and agenda for Soviet General Secretary Leonid Brezhnev’s upcoming state visit. The discussion focused on coordinating the schedule for events at Camp David, the timing of Brezhnev's televised address, and the status of several high-level bilateral agreements involving trade, nuclear arms, and maritime policy. Additionally, the President briefly touched on the progress of his domestic energy program and the general economic outlook.
President Nixon met with his Chief Petty Officer to coordinate logistics for a presidential excursion aboard the Sequoia. The President directed the officer to prepare the vessel for a departure at 6:30 p.m. for a small group of two guests. This meeting served to finalize the scheduling and passenger arrangements for the outing.
President Nixon and First Lady Pat Nixon engage in a brief, informal exchange facilitated by a White House operator. The conversation centers on coordinating personal plans for the evening, specifically regarding the First Lady's availability or desire to attend an event. The brief dialogue concludes without any significant policy developments or substantive administrative action.
President Nixon consulted with an unidentified staff member regarding the current whereabouts and contact details of his personal secretary, Rose Mary Woods. The discussion focused on coordinating dinner plans and confirming whether Woods had returned to her residence. The President directed the staffer to verify her status and facilitate a forthcoming telephone call.
President Nixon met with an unidentified individual in the Executive Office Building to facilitate the delivery of a briefcase to the Lincoln Sitting Room. The brief exchange focused solely on the logistics of this transfer within the White House residence. Following the handoff, the unknown person departed the office, concluding the brief interaction.
President Nixon consulted with his personal secretary, Rose Mary Woods, to coordinate her attendance on a brief excursion aboard the presidential yacht, the Sequoia. After confirming Woods' current availability, Nixon instructed her to meet him at the South Grounds within twenty minutes to facilitate transportation together. The brief exchange focused primarily on scheduling logistics and travel arrangements for the outing.
President Nixon instructed the White House operator regarding the screening of his incoming calls. He specifically requested that the operator avoid interrupting him for dinner-related inquiries or non-urgent matters. This brief interaction served to establish protocols for maintaining the President's workflow and privacy during his evening hours.
President Nixon and Nellie L. Yates engaged in a brief, informal exchange to coordinate their evening movements and logistical arrangements. The conversation focused on the President's work schedule at the Old Executive Office Building and plans for Yates's departure and return. No substantive policy matters were discussed, as the dialogue served primarily as a personal administrative check-in.
President Nixon met with a Chief Petty Officer to address the recovery of a misplaced briefcase. The President confirmed the location of the item in the Lincoln Sitting Room and issued instructions for its retrieval and delivery to the Executive Office Building. The brief interaction concluded once the retrieval process was initiated.
President Nixon held a brief, unscheduled meeting with an unidentified male visitor in the Executive Office Building. The primary focus of the discussion concerned the President's personal schedule and logistical arrangements managed by Nellie L. Yates. No major policy developments occurred, as the encounter concluded shortly after the brief administrative exchange.
President Nixon met with Nellie L. Yates in the Executive Office Building to coordinate the preparation and printing of an upcoming speech honoring Everett M. Dirksen. Beyond technical logistics regarding the speech’s formatting and delivery, the pair engaged in casual conversation about office decor, horticulture, and Yates’s dedicated work ethic. The meeting concluded with the President acknowledging Yates’s contributions to his administration.