Nixon White House Tapes › Tape 447
Nixon White House Tape 447 (June 18, 1973 – June 21, 1973)
41 conversations · Old Executive Office Building · about 4 hr 8 min of released audio
Featuring Nixon, Sanchez, Kissinger, Haig, Buzhardt
President Nixon and Henry Kissinger met briefly to finalize the President's upcoming toast for the visit of Soviet General Secretary Leonid Brezhnev. The two reviewed the speech to ensure appropriate length and effective editing. They specifically focused on highlighting the diplomatic achievements reached between the United States and the Soviet Union over the preceding years.
President Nixon met with his personal valet, Manolo Sanchez, in the Old Executive Office Building. The brief discussion primarily focused on coordinating the President's upcoming schedule. No significant policy decisions were recorded during this brief administrative interaction.
President Nixon met with his aide, Stephen B. Bull, to review administrative details regarding his daily schedule. The discussion focused on coordinating upcoming appointments and managing the President’s time commitments. No major policy decisions were reached, as the meeting served primarily as a brief logistical check-in.
President Nixon, assisted by Rose Mary Woods and Alexander M. Haig, Jr., worked to finalize the text of his upcoming toast for the visit of Soviet General Secretary Leonid Brezhnev. The participants focused on editing the speech for appropriate length and tone, specifically requesting the removal of extraneous references, such as a passage regarding John Adams. Nixon reviewed the revised wording to ensure the toast effectively conveyed a message of peace and mutual responsibility between the two global powers.
President Nixon and Alexander Haig discuss political maneuvering regarding Senate Majority Leader Mike Mansfield and potential press exploitation of ongoing controversies. Nixon expresses concern that opponents intend to build up negative coverage over the summer to damage the administration. He directs Haig to thoroughly vet these developments and considers retaliatory measures, such as imposing tariffs, to counter the perceived political threat.
President Nixon held a brief, unscheduled interaction with the White House operator while located in the Old Executive Office Building. As no transcript exists for this encounter, the specific subject matter remains undocumented. The recording serves primarily as a procedural capture of administrative activity during the Nixon presidency.
President Nixon consults with Stephen B. Bull to verify travel arrangements for an upcoming trip to California. The President emphasizes the necessity of scheduling a makeup session, ensuring specific logistical requirements are met for his itinerary. This brief exchange serves to confirm the administrative planning of the President's personal and professional schedule.
President Nixon met with his personal aide, Manolo Sanchez, to discuss adjustments to his daily schedule. During the brief interaction, the President noted that a previously planned meeting involving J. Fred Buzhardt, Jr. had been concluded. The discussion served primarily to coordinate the President's immediate movements and administrative itinerary for the afternoon.
President Nixon met with an unidentified individual to coordinate scheduling and legal strategy regarding the ongoing Watergate investigation. The discussion specifically addressed the administration's defensive posture toward the Ervin Committee and concerns over damaging press leaks. Nixon also arranged a briefing with J. Fred Buzhardt, Jr. to further manage the White House's response to the scandal.
President Nixon met with an unknown individual in the Old Executive Office Building to facilitate the delivery of unspecified materials. During the brief interaction, the President also provided instructions for a message to be relayed to White House Chief of Staff Alexander M. Haig, Jr. The discussion concluded without further recorded elaboration on the nature of the documents or the specific content of the communication.
President Nixon met with J. Fred Buzhardt, Jr. and others to discuss strategies for discrediting John Dean in advance of his testimony before the Senate Watergate (Ervin) Committee. The participants focused on leaking evidence regarding Dean's alleged personal misuse of funds to portray him as a common thief rather than a whistleblower motivated by principle. Nixon and Buzhardt reviewed the status of witness preparation and emphasized the importance of using these financial revelations to gain leverage and undermine Dean's credibility with both the committee and the public.
President Nixon met with his personal aide, Manolo Sanchez, in the Old Executive Office Building to briefly discuss the President's daily schedule. The conversation focused on upcoming engagements, specifically noting a scheduled meeting with National Security Advisor Henry Kissinger. No other substantive policy matters or major decisions were recorded during this brief administrative exchange.
President Nixon and Henry Kissinger met to coordinate the final arrangements and diplomatic strategy for Leonid Brezhnev’s upcoming visit to the United States. They discussed the scheduling of official events, the management of press and public relations regarding various bilateral agreements, and strategies to mitigate potential protests or political interference. Additionally, the pair touched upon ongoing domestic political pressures, specifically the impact of the Watergate hearings and their frustration with Congressional leadership.
President Nixon met with his personal valet Manolo Sanchez and Thomas Hart in the Old Executive Office Building to discuss administrative and personal logistical matters. The brief interaction focused primarily on the President’s lunch order, specifically requesting salmon and cottage cheese. No substantive policy or political developments were recorded during this brief encounter.
President Nixon met with his personal valet, Manolo Sanchez, in the Old Executive Office Building. The discussion focused on administrative matters and the President’s daily schedule. No major policy decisions or significant historical actions were recorded during this brief encounter.
President Nixon met with his personal valet, Manolo Sanchez, in the Old Executive Office Building to coordinate administrative tasks. The discussion focused primarily on the President’s daily schedule and logistical arrangements regarding an upcoming telephone call to his close friend, Charles G. “Bebe” Rebozo. The meeting concluded with instructions concerning the timing of this communication.
President Nixon initiates a brief request for the White House operator to connect him with an individual named Mr. Rebosa. This conversation serves as a procedural exchange to facilitate a specific outgoing telephone call. No further substantive policy or political discussions occur during this brief interaction.
President Nixon consulted with the White House operator to facilitate an outgoing call. The brief exchange focused on coordinating communication logistics, resulting in the President's decision to personally contact an unnamed individual. This interaction served primarily as a logistical step for the President to initiate a private conversation.
President Nixon consults with the White House operator regarding a piece of correspondence or documentation that requires immediate attention. The brief exchange confirms that Nixon has reviewed the material and acknowledges the necessity of addressing the issues raised by an individual identified as Rob. No specific policy decisions are finalized during this short communication.
President Nixon met with an unknown staff member to request the retrieval of a specific pipe located in the Lincoln Sitting Room. The President described the item’s appearance and color to ensure the aide could identify it correctly. The meeting concluded with the staff member acknowledging the request and departing to fulfill the errand.
President Nixon held a brief, informal meeting with one or more unidentified individuals in his Old Executive Office Building suite to discuss scheduling matters. The participants engaged in a short, vague exchange primarily concerned with the logistics of the President's upcoming availability. No substantive policy decisions or critical directives were recorded during this brief interaction.
President Nixon met with Ronald Ziegler, Alexander Haig, and Henry Kissinger to coordinate the upcoming state visit of Soviet leader Leonid Brezhnev and manage the ongoing Watergate crisis. The group planned the logistical details of the summit, including travel to Camp David, photograph opportunities, and public relations strategies for the Brezhnev visit. Simultaneously, they discussed political damage control, specifically preparing for John Dean's upcoming testimony before the Ervin Committee and determining the White House's public stance regarding the Watergate investigation and the role of special prosecutor Archibald Cox.
President Nixon instructed the White House operator to notify him if a specific individual arrived or became available. This brief interaction served as a coordination effort to ensure the President was promptly alerted regarding the status of a pending contact. No other policy matters or substantive political issues were addressed during this short exchange.
President Nixon held a brief, unscheduled interaction with a White House operator in his office within the Executive Office Building. As no transcript exists for this encounter, the specific subject matter remains undocumented and no formal decisions or action items can be verified. The encounter serves primarily as a record of administrative connectivity during the President's daily operations.
President Nixon met with his daughter, Julie Nixon Eisenhower, for a brief personal check-in regarding her recent activities and upcoming evening engagements. During the discussion, the President alluded to political pressures, expressing confidence in a strategic plan to "strike back" against his detractors. The conversation functioned primarily as a morale-building exchange between family members amidst the mounting difficulties of the administration.
President Nixon held a brief meeting with an unidentified male visitor in the Old Executive Office Building to discuss the President’s official schedule. The exchange lasted less than seven minutes, concluding shortly before 3:52 pm. No further details regarding specific appointments or logistical decisions are available due to the lack of a transcript.
President Nixon met with an unknown individual in the Old Executive Office Building to review logistical details regarding his upcoming official schedule for June 22, 1973. The discussion focused on coordinating the President's itinerary for the following day. No substantive policy matters or major decisions were recorded during this brief administrative briefing.
President Nixon held a brief, routine administrative interaction with a White House operator to facilitate a phone connection. No substantive policy matters, political strategy, or historical decisions were addressed during this short exchange. The interaction served strictly as a logistical task required for the President to initiate an external communication.
President Nixon held a brief meeting in the Old Executive Office Building to coordinate his schedule, possibly involving National Security Advisor Henry Kissinger. The discussion centered on administrative planning and the structure of the President's upcoming appointments. No definitive decisions were recorded due to the lack of a transcript, though the encounter highlights the internal management of the executive calendar during this period.
President Nixon and his close associate Bebe Rebozo discuss the logistics of an ongoing arrangement involving an unidentified third party and a lawyer. The exchange centers on ensuring a specific task is completed, with Nixon emphasizing that the individual must follow through even if the legal representative declines to intervene. The conversation concludes with a plan for the two to reconnect the following day.
President Nixon and Henry Kissinger met to coordinate the upcoming visit of Soviet leader Leonid Brezhnev and manage the accompanying diplomatic strategy, including the preparation of communiqués and the involvement of U.S. allies. A significant portion of the discussion focused on scheduling a briefing for Senator J. William Fulbright and his committee, which Kissinger ultimately moved to the following morning to ensure he could provide a more comprehensive and detailed update. The participants also discussed the necessity of maintaining international perceptions and the importance of presenting a unified administrative stance regarding ongoing negotiations.
President Nixon met briefly with an unidentified individual in the Old Executive Office Building to coordinate scheduling logistics. The discussion focused primarily on the visitor's departure plans. No substantive policy matters were addressed during this two-minute interaction.
President Nixon held a brief, two-minute meeting in the Old Executive Office Building with an unidentified individual. The discussion was centered on administrative matters regarding the President's upcoming schedule. No significant policy decisions were recorded during this brief encounter before the visitor departed.
President Nixon and his daughter, Julie Nixon Eisenhower, held a brief informal meeting to discuss a recent interaction with White House Scholars. The conversation touched upon the positive reception of the administration among students and addressed logistical concerns regarding event scheduling and personnel arrangements. The discussion concluded with a brief exchange confirming their plans to see each other later that evening.
President Nixon consulted with the White House operator to facilitate an outgoing telephone communication. This brief interaction served administrative purposes to connect the President with a specific party via the White House switchboard. No substantive policy discussions or major decisions occurred during this technical exchange.
President Nixon and Press Secretary Ronald Ziegler coordinate logistics for a signing ceremony scheduled for the following day. They discuss the potential need for official remarks, ultimately deciding against them to maintain control over the event's messaging. Nixon also outlines plans to organize a seating line for participants while minimizing press interaction.
President Nixon consulted with a White House operator in his Old Executive Office Building workspace to initiate an outgoing phone call. The brief exchange consists of logistical communication regarding the placement of the call. No substantive policy matters or major political decisions were recorded during this brief interaction.
President Nixon summoned J. Fred Buzhardt, Jr. to his office for a brief, informal meeting. The discussion primarily functioned as a prompt to facilitate an immediate in-person consultation between the two men. No substantive policy or legal matters were detailed during this brief exchange.
President Nixon held a brief, informal discussion with an unidentified participant, with Helmut “Hal” Sonnenfeldt also referenced as a subject of inquiry. The conversation focused on clarifying attendance at a specific function and verifying the status of an active call. No substantive policy decisions or historical developments were recorded during this brief exchange.
President Nixon and J. Fred Buzhardt discuss the ongoing Watergate investigations, focusing on strategies to manage public perception and counter testimony from John Dean and other witnesses. They evaluate the effectiveness of the Senate committee's investigation, analyze the flow of hush money, and consider potential legal avenues to discredit damaging claims, including the possibility of a presidential press conference once the Senate hearings conclude. The conversation emphasizes the need to maintain a defensive legal posture while avoiding direct confrontation that might legitimize their political opponents' narratives.
President Nixon held a brief, informal interaction with a White House operator in the Executive Office Building. The exchange serves primarily as a logistical point of contact for placing an outgoing telephone call. No substantive policy discussions or significant political developments occurred during this brief communication.