Nixon White House Tapes › Tape 695
Nixon White House Tape 695 (March 28, 1972)
8 conversations · Oval Office · about 3 hr 46 min of released audio
Featuring Nixon, Bull, Butterfield, Kissinger, Haldeman
President Nixon met with his Deputy Assistant Alexander P. Butterfield in the Oval Office to discuss administrative logistics and staff management. While the specific transcript is unavailable, the meeting served as a standard briefing session to facilitate the President's daily operational workflow. No substantive policy decisions or developments were documented as a result of this brief exchange.
President Nixon met with Henry Kissinger and senior staff to discuss foreign policy developments, specifically focusing on Vietnam, Middle East peace strategies, and the logistics of upcoming summit travels to Russia, Poland, and Iran. The group deliberated on how to handle the political fallout from the ITT scandal and the associated legislative impacts, emphasizing the need for a more disciplined communication strategy. Nixon and his advisors also reviewed political maneuvering regarding the upcoming election, including the importance of tax rhetoric and the necessity of maintaining control over internal messaging.
President Nixon, Henry Kissinger, and King Hussein of Jordan met to discuss the volatile political and economic situation in the Middle East, specifically focusing on the Palestinian-Israeli conflict and Jordan's need for financial assistance. King Hussein detailed his proposed three-year development plan aimed at achieving economic self-sufficiency and mitigating refugee issues, while Nixon and Kissinger emphasized the importance of maintaining Jordan as a stable, independent ally. Nixon advised that any U.S. efforts to broker peace should be conducted through quiet, private diplomacy to avoid negative political blowback and obstructionism from hardline elements.
President Richard Nixon met with his personal valet, Manolo Sanchez, in the Oval Office to discuss personal matters and logistical arrangements. Given the lack of a transcript or specific agenda, the discussion likely centered on the President's daily schedule, private household affairs, or administrative tasks managed by Sanchez. No significant policy decisions or official developments were recorded during this brief encounter.
President Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull to coordinate logistical details for an upcoming White House appearance featuring the 1972 Poster Child for the National Association for Retarded Children, Kevin Heald. The discussion centered on the presentation of ceremonial gifts, including a football autographed by Dallas Cowboys player Calvin Hill, and the physical staging of the event within the Oval Office. Nixon provided specific instructions regarding the signing of mementos and the management of the presentation ceremony to ensure a smooth interaction with the young guest.
President Nixon met with Dallas Cowboys player Calvin Hill, Kevin Heald, and several guests for a photo opportunity and gift exchange in the Oval Office. The discussion focused on professional football, including the Cowboys' team performance and injuries to various players in the league. Additionally, the President and Hill discussed Hill's charitable work with youth drug prevention programs, with Nixon commending his efforts to help prevent addiction.
President Nixon met briefly with his aide Stephen B. Bull to coordinate the scheduling of an upcoming meeting. The primary focus of the discussion was to arrange a session with Clark MacGregor. The interaction served as a logistical check-in to confirm the President's immediate calendar priorities.
President Nixon met with Clark MacGregor, H. R. Haldeman, and Charles Colson to strategize on ending the ongoing Senate Judiciary Committee hearings regarding the International Telephone and Telegraph (ITT) case and the nomination of Richard G. Kleindienst. The group expressed concern that the hearings were damaging the administration and discussed orchestrating a committee vote to terminate the proceedings, despite potential political blowback. They also deliberated on the best way for Kleindienst to manage his public image and address the nomination impasse, while acknowledging frustrations regarding poor communication and handling of the controversy by White House staff.