Nixon White House Tapes › Tape 667
Nixon White House Tape 667 (February 8, 1972)
5 conversations · Oval Office · about 2 hr 6 min of released audio
Featuring Bull, Nixon, Haldeman, Sanchez, Butterfield
President Nixon, H. R. Haldeman, and various staff members met to discuss administrative scheduling, the quality and strategy of presidential speechwriting, and broader media relations. The conversation focused on the President's upcoming schedule, including interactions with congressional leaders and diplomatic representatives, while expressing significant frustration over the lack of emotional impact in current speech drafts. The participants further analyzed political messaging regarding the Vietnam War, strategizing on how to maintain public support by framing Nixon’s actions as fulfilling his executive responsibilities against political undercutting by critics.
President Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull and personal valet Manolo Sanchez to discuss the logistics and placement of a microphone within the Oval Office. The conversation focused on identifying a concealed location for the recording device to ensure it remained hidden during future proceedings. No major policy decisions were made, as the dialogue was limited to technical coordination regarding the physical installation of the equipment.
President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman met to discuss political strategy and administrative messaging, specifically regarding Haldeman's recent appearance on the Today show and public reaction to administration stances on Vietnam. The pair reviewed potential inquiries from the press and strategies for responding to critics, while also addressing logistical concerns related to the President's upcoming schedule, including a memorial service for Llewellyn E. Thompson. The conversation concluded with administrative updates involving Rose Mary Woods and the management of office materials.
This recording captures a brief, thirty-second interaction between Richard Nixon and unidentified individuals within the Oval Office. The audio consists primarily of room noise and muffled background speech that remains largely unintelligible. Consequently, the archival record provides no substantive information regarding specific topics, decisions, or developments.
Stephen B. Bull met with Secret Service agents in the Oval Office to discuss administrative or security-related matters. The brief recording captures logistical coordination regarding the President's location and movements. Due to the limited nature of the audible audio, the discussion focuses primarily on operational details concerning White House security protocols.