Nixon White House Tapes › Tape 682
Nixon White House Tape 682 (March 10, 1971 – March 10, 1972)
11 conversations · Oval Office
Featuring Nixon, Bull, Ehrlichman, Ziegler, White House photographer
President Nixon met with his personal aide, Stephen B. Bull, in the Oval Office to coordinate administrative matters and review the President's daily schedule. This brief meeting served to facilitate executive time management and ensure the alignment of Nixon's upcoming appointments. No further actions or policy decisions were documented during this exchange.
President Nixon met with John Connally and John Ehrlichman to discuss high-level domestic and international economic policy, as well as political strategy regarding the ITT antitrust case and upcoming social policy decisions. Connally proposed radical ideas to address international monetary instability and domestic crime, including the possibility of a total currency exchange to catch tax evaders and criminals, and the implementation of strict controls on capital outflows. The participants also coordinated a messaging strategy for the ITT controversy, advocating for a more aggressive public posture, and reviewed pending decisions on Social Security and Medicare to balance budgetary concerns against political implications.
President Nixon and Press Secretary Ronald Ziegler met to coordinate logistics for upcoming White House photography sessions and the handling of official press statements. They specifically discussed the framing of a meeting regarding school busing to avoid potential political fallout involving legal counsel. The conversation concluded with Nixon deciding to exclude Ziegler from certain photographic opportunities to maintain appropriate appearances.
President Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met to coordinate logistics for a signing ceremony involving a Presidential Proclamation and Senate Joint Resolution 189. The discussion focused on preparations for hosting three wives of prisoners of war and the distribution of gift pens. The primary action item involved finalizing the arrangements to ensure the ceremonial presentation for the guests, including Senator William E. Brock, III, proceeded as planned.
President Nixon met with Senator William Brock and a group of visitors, including relatives of prisoners of war, for a ceremonial photograph and gift presentation session. The primary purpose of the gathering was the formal signing of a proclamation and Senate Joint Resolution 189 regarding American POWs. During the session, the President emphasized his administration’s commitment to securing the return of all captives and acknowledged the courage of the families involved.
President Nixon held a brief, five-minute meeting in the Oval Office with an unidentified individual. The entirety of the recorded segment contains only personal or returnable content that has been withdrawn from public access. Consequently, no substantive policy discussions or administrative actions were captured or remain available for historical review.
President Nixon met with Stephen B. Bull to coordinate a signing ceremony scheduled for the Cabinet Room. They reviewed the logistical details concerning the presentation of three specific bills to a limited group of congressional representatives, including George D. Aiken, Wright Patman, and William B. Widnall. The discussion focused on finalizing the list of attendees and ensuring the administrative requirements for the event were met.
President Nixon and Henry Kissinger discuss the management of sensitive diplomatic backchannels, specifically regarding the People's Republic of China and upcoming U.S.-Soviet summit negotiations. Nixon expresses deep frustration with State Department leaks and bureaucratic resistance, reaffirming his intent to centralize control over foreign policy and minimize the State Department's role in sensitive communication. They also strategize on managing Secretary of State William P. Rogers by keeping him occupied, while preparing personal outreach to international leaders to maintain foreign support for the President's diplomatic initiatives.
President Nixon met with H.R. Haldeman and John Ehrlichman to strategize on political damage control regarding the ITT anti-trust case and the Dita Beard memorandum. They discussed mobilizing allies in Congress—specifically naming Senators Cook, Gurney, and Goldwater—to counter the investigation and redirect public attention toward the political motivations of Senator Edward Kennedy and columnist Jack Anderson. The President also finalized plans for upcoming briefings and a potential televised press conference, while reviewing legislative tactics related to school busing and Social Security.
President Nixon met with his aide, Stephen B. Bull, to conduct administrative preparations for an upcoming meeting with John B. Connally. The discussion centered on logistics and coordination related to this high-level engagement. The brief interaction concluded immediately upon the pair's departure from the Oval Office.
United States Secret Service agents met with unidentified individuals in the Oval Office to coordinate security logistics. Due to the lack of available audio or transcript documentation, the specific substance of their exchange remains unintelligible. The brief meeting concluded with the agents departing the premises shortly before 12:45 pm.