Nixon White House Tapes › Tape 570
Nixon White House Tape 570 (September 11, 1971 – September 13, 1971)
12 conversations · Oval Office · about 2 hr 52 min of released audio
Featuring Nixon, Bull, Haldeman, Warren, United States Secret Service agents
President Nixon met with his aide, Stephen B. Bull, to coordinate administrative logistics for the day. The discussion primarily focused on the President's daily schedule, including the status and movements of Manolo Sanchez. No significant policy decisions were made during this brief operational briefing.
President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman engaged in a wide-ranging management discussion regarding administrative social events, upcoming travel, and personnel appointments. They specifically focused on diversifying invitations to State Dinners and the strategic use of Presidential boxes at the Kennedy Center to bolster prestige and foster political relationships. Additionally, the President and Haldeman reviewed potential sites for an upcoming Montana trip, evaluated strategies for the administration's economic policy messaging, and discussed potential staff changes for the Office of Emergency Preparedness and military aide positions.
President Nixon met with United States Secret Service agents in the Oval Office to discuss logistics regarding his presence in the Cabinet Room. The brief exchange focused on coordinating the President's movements and security requirements for an upcoming event or meeting. Due to the lack of transcript substance, no significant policy decisions were recorded during this encounter.
President Nixon met with John Connally and Arthur Burns to strategize on U.S. economic policy and international negotiations regarding the global monetary system and trade. The President emphasized that while he would rely on the technical expertise of his advisors, his primary goal was to project strength and prioritize American national interests ahead of the 1972 election. Nixon instructed Connally and Burns to resist the influence of the established bureaucracy and to maintain a firm, unified front when bargaining with foreign leaders over currency revaluation and import surcharges.
President Nixon met with his aide, Stephen B. Bull, to coordinate logistics for an upcoming appointment with economist Paul W. McCracken. The conversation also touched upon the scheduling of a visit by Charles G. “Bebe” Rebozo, who was meeting with First Lady Pat Nixon at the time. The brief exchange focused primarily on internal administrative arrangements and the movement of staff and guests within the White House.
President Nixon and Bebe Rebozo discussed logistical arrangements for an upcoming weekend trip, specifically weighing the merits of the presidential yacht, the Sequoia, against a working retreat at Camp David. Rebozo relayed advice from First Lady Pat Nixon, who encouraged the President to prioritize genuine relaxation at Camp David rather than simply relocating his work duties. The brief meeting concluded with informal updates regarding the President's San Clemente property and the health of staff member Rose Mary Woods.
President Nixon met with Paul McCracken to review the administration's ongoing international and domestic economic policies, specifically regarding currency exchange rates and the wage-price freeze. They discussed the tactical use of the import surcharge as leverage for securing favorable exchange rate adjustments from foreign partners, including Japan. The conversation also touched upon the strategic transition from the current economic freeze into 'Phase II' and the importance of maintaining administrative flexibility regarding McCracken’s potential travel and future scheduling.
President Nixon met with H.R. Haldeman, Stephen Bull, and Charles Rebozo to refine his public schedule and manage ongoing policy initiatives. Key discussions included limiting press access for the upcoming trip to the People's Republic of China, strategies to resolve the ongoing dock strike, and legislative maneuvering regarding the military draft extension. Nixon emphasized the need to prioritize substantive leadership activities over 'cosmetic' public relations events while preparing for Phase II of his economic program.
Secret Service agents gathered in the Oval Office to coordinate logistics and confirm President Nixon's current location. The discussion primarily focused on the President's movement to the Executive Office Building and the whereabouts of his dog, King. The agents concluded their briefing by confirming the President's departure from the immediate area.
President Nixon met with H. R. Haldeman and Alexander P. Butterfield to finalize logistical arrangements for an upcoming Cabinet meeting. The discussion focused on managing the attendance of officials, including Paul McCracken and George Shultz, and preparing the necessary domestic policy briefings. Nixon directed adjustments to the meeting's order of proceedings to ensure a more efficient presentation of the agenda.
President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman met to review the current legislative climate, specifically focusing on the administration's economic program and the need to mobilize support in Congress against Democratic opposition. They also discussed foreign policy developments, including the perceived success of the President's overtures toward the People's Republic of China and their impact on Soviet relations. The meeting concluded with a brief interlude involving First Lady Pat Nixon regarding her recent television broadcast and production work, alongside administrative scheduling updates for future meetings with John Mitchell.
President Nixon met with Alexander P. Butterfield to briefly coordinate administrative scheduling matters regarding a meeting with Senator Robert J. Dole. The conversation focused on the timing of this appointment and the management of the President's upcoming schedule. Butterfield confirmed he would finalize the necessary arrangements for the meeting.