Nixon White House Tapes › Tape 676
Nixon White House Tape 676 (March 1, 1972)
22 conversations · Oval Office · about 3 hr 4 min of released audio
Featuring Nixon, Bull, Butterfield, Sanchez, Kissinger
President Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met briefly to discuss the management of Henry A. Kissinger’s schedule and communications. The President provided specific instructions regarding the handling of Kissinger's contact information, emphasizing the need for discretion. This interaction highlights Nixon's close oversight of his National Security Advisor's availability and administrative protocols.
President Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull to coordinate administrative details regarding Henry A. Kissinger’s schedule. The discussion specifically addressed arrangements for an upcoming meeting between Kissinger and Senator Barry M. Goldwater. Bull provided the necessary information to finalize these scheduling logistics.
President Nixon met briefly with Alexander P. Butterfield to discuss the scheduling of H. R. Haldeman. The President indicated that he needed to consult with Haldeman regarding an unspecified, non-critical matter. The brief exchange concluded with the necessary coordination regarding the Chief of Staff's availability.
President Nixon met with his aide, Stephen B. Bull, to coordinate his morning schedule. The primary focus of the brief discussion was determining the availability of the White House barber, Carl Parker. Bull committed to facilitating the appointment promptly before attending to other administrative tasks.
President Nixon met with his aide, Stephen B. Bull, to coordinate his daily schedule. The discussion primarily concerned the logistics of arranging a haircut appointment, with a focus on potentially scheduling the White House barber at the Carlton Hotel. No broader policy or administrative actions were taken during this brief exchange.
President Nixon consulted with Alexander P. Butterfield to coordinate a potential last-minute visit to a flood-stricken area in West Virginia while en route to Florida. The President emphasized the need to gather logistical details from staff—including Darrell M. Trent, General George A. Lincoln, and Senator Robert C. Byrd—without prematurely raising public expectations. Butterfield was tasked with confirming the feasibility and specific location of the stop to ensure a smooth, low-profile excursion.
President Richard M. Nixon met with Alexander P. Butterfield in the Oval Office to discuss administrative logistics and the ongoing operations of the White House. While the specific details of their discussion remain unrecorded in the available transcript, the brief exchange reflects the routine coordination between the President and his Deputy Assistant. No significant policy decisions or actionable directives are preserved in this recording.
President Nixon consulted with the White House operator to facilitate an outgoing call. This brief interaction served as a standard administrative precursor to connect the President with a desired party. No substantive policy matters or major decisions were recorded during this brief logistical exchange.
President Nixon and Charles Colson discuss the shifting dynamics of the 1972 Democratic presidential primaries, specifically focusing on the performance of candidates and the influence of the press. They analyze the impact of voter turnout among liberals and conservatives, while speculating on the potential entry of Senator Ted Kennedy into the race. The conversation concludes with administrative coordination regarding upcoming staff communication while the President prepares for a brief period of absence.
President Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull in the Oval Office to briefly coordinate his daily schedule. The conversation centered on logistical arrangements for an appointment with the White House barber. No significant policy matters were discussed during this brief administrative encounter.
President Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met briefly to coordinate the scheduling of a meeting with John B. Connally. After evaluating timing constraints, they settled on a meeting time of 10:30 a.m. This brief administrative exchange ensured that the President’s agenda remained aligned with his upcoming appointments.
President Nixon and John Connally met to assess the national economic outlook and discuss the 1972 presidential campaign. Connally emphasized that despite some public anxiety regarding inflation and meat prices, the administration should remain steady rather than reactive, noting that key indicators like stock market performance and machine tool orders signaled improvement. They also analyzed the Democratic field, concluding that Edmund Muskie's campaign was effectively over, while anticipating that Edward Kennedy might emerge as the eventual challenger despite the political risks surrounding Chappaquiddick. The conversation underscored a strategic preference for maintaining a calm, confident administrative posture heading into the election year.
President Nixon and Alexander P. Butterfield discussed the logistical feasibility and political implications of a potential presidential trip to assess flood damage in West Virginia. Butterfield provided a detailed breakdown of flight times and the limited activity in the disaster zone, noting the presence of refugees and reconstruction crews. Ultimately, Nixon decided against the visit due to the lack of substantive purpose and the political sensitivity surrounding the cause of the dam failure. The conversation concluded with a brief mention of upcoming travel plans to Key Biscayne.
President Nixon met with his personal valet, Manolo Sanchez, in the Oval Office to request refreshments. The brief interaction focused on the President's desire for a cold Coca-Cola. No substantive policy matters or administrative decisions were addressed during this short exchange.
President Nixon and H.R. Haldeman discussed logistics for an upcoming staff trip to Florida, including potential visits to Disney World and the management of staff accommodations. They reviewed political strategy regarding the 1972 campaign, specifically polling data against Republican challengers Paul McCloskey and John Ashbrook, and evaluated the impact of the President's recent trip to the People's Republic of China. The conversation also touched on the administration's stance on Taiwan, the President's upcoming travel to the Soviet Union, and arrangements for sending gifts to family and staff members following the China visit.
President Nixon spoke with the White House operator to facilitate an outgoing call. This brief interaction served as a standard administrative step to connect the President to another party. No substantive policy discussions occurred during this routine telephonic bridge.
President Nixon initiates a brief request for the White House operator to connect him with Ron Walker. This directive facilitates administrative communication between the President and a member of his staff. No further substantive policy or strategic discussions occur during this brief interaction.
President Nixon met with Stephen B. Bull to review his upcoming official schedule before shifting his focus to a private trip to Florida. He subsequently discussed logistics for this trip with his personal aide, Manolo Sanchez, specifically coordinating transportation arrangements and the travel requirements for his dogs. No major policy decisions were made during this brief meeting, which centered on personal travel planning.
President Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull to review his upcoming daily schedule. The primary objective of the brief meeting was to coordinate preparations for a pending appointment with George P. Shultz. No major policy developments occurred, as the discussion focused strictly on administrative planning and logistical arrangements.
President Nixon met with his Deputy Assistant Alexander P. Butterfield in the Oval Office to conduct a brief review of the President’s upcoming daily schedule. The discussion focused on logistical coordination and the planning of presidential engagements. No major policy developments were recorded during this short administrative session.
President Nixon spoke with the White House operator to facilitate an outgoing call. This brief exchange served as an administrative necessity to connect the President with another party. No substantive policy discussions or significant political developments occurred during this brief telephonic interaction.
President Nixon met with his senior advisors, including George Shultz and Henry Kissinger, to review the domestic and political fallout following his historic trip to China. The conversation focused on managing the narrative surrounding the visit, specifically highlighting the favorable contrast between the President's statesmanlike conduct and the perceived desperation of Democratic presidential candidates. Beyond the China trip, the group discussed legislative priorities such as the foreign aid bill, the status of Radio Free Europe funding, and upcoming labor negotiations. Nixon expressed a desire to maintain stability in the economy and carefully navigate potential confrontations with organized labor leaders like George Meany.