Nixon White House Tapes › Tape 733
Nixon White House Tape 733 (June 14, 1972)
12 conversations · Oval Office
Featuring Nixon, Sanchez, Haldeman, Bull, Kissinger
Manolo Sanchez met with an unidentified individual in the Oval Office to conduct a brief, private discussion. The exchange lasted only six seconds and was categorized as personal and returnable, precluding the preservation of substantive policy-related content. No further actions or significant administrative developments were recorded during this brief encounter.
President Nixon met with H. R. Haldeman, Alexander Butterfield, and Stephen Bull to coordinate administrative priorities, including the scheduling of upcoming Cabinet meetings and legislative strategies for revenue sharing and welfare reform. The discussion focused on managing congressional relations, particularly concerning Vietnam troop withdrawal amendments and the Foreign Affairs Committee, while also addressing concerns over potential political opposition from government interns and various staff salary structures. Nixon further reviewed his busy schedule, which included preparations for the state visit of Mexican President Luis Echeverria Alvarez and debriefings regarding recent diplomatic trips to the Soviet Union.
President Nixon, William P. Rogers, and Henry Kissinger met to coordinate a comprehensive foreign policy agenda, focusing heavily on the logistics of Secretary Rogers’s upcoming international tour and Congressional advocacy for the SALT I treaty. The participants discussed itinerary planning for Rogers's visits to Asia, the Middle East, and Europe, while simultaneously addressing personnel appointments and strategies to manage press and public perception. Additionally, the President engaged in outreach to Senator John L. McClellan to secure support for the defense budget and SALT-related military funding amidst potential opposition from other members of Congress.
President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman met to discuss the controversial case of General John D. Lavelle. The conversation focused on the implications of the unauthorized air strikes conducted by Lavelle in North Vietnam and the resulting political fallout. They assessed how to manage the administration's response to the investigation and potential public perception surrounding the General's actions.
President Richard M. Nixon met with his longtime valet, Manolo Sanchez, in the Oval Office for a brief morning discussion. The interaction consisted primarily of personal matters, as evidenced by a segment designated as personal and returnable material. No official policy decisions or administrative actions were documented during this short encounter.
President Nixon and Henry Kissinger discussed a broad range of foreign policy and administrative issues, including Secretary of State William Rogers’s upcoming diplomatic travel and the political implications of the unauthorized air strikes conducted by General John D. Lavelle. The conversation touched upon the administration's strategic objectives regarding SALT ratification, legislative maneuvers involving Senator Henry M. Jackson and George McGovern, and the evolving dynamics with the Soviet Union and China. Kissinger also provided updates on personnel matters and public relations strategies to manage potential fallout from military and diplomatic developments.
President Nixon met with Alexander P. Butterfield, Rose Mary Woods, and Ronald L. Ziegler to coordinate administrative and diplomatic logistics. The primary focus involved planning a state dinner for Mexican President Luis Echeverría Álvarez, including guest list management, entertainment, and the participation of astronauts. Additionally, Nixon and Ziegler reviewed press briefing strategies regarding foreign policy, specifically covering Henry Kissinger’s upcoming trip to China, Soviet diplomatic activity, and the SALT negotiations.
President Nixon and H.R. Haldeman reviewed administrative press strategy, specifically focusing on John Ehrlichman's recent television appearance and the quality of media scrutiny. The pair coordinated upcoming public relations efforts, including briefing procedures for Henry Kissinger’s trip to the People’s Republic of China and the rollout of the Strategic Arms Limitation Treaty (SALT). Additionally, they consulted with Press Secretary Ronald Ziegler regarding the timing and content of potential future press conferences to address domestic policy and Vietnam.
President Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull to coordinate administrative details regarding his schedule. The primary focus of the brief discussion was arranging a meeting between the President and Chief Justice Warren E. Burger. No further specific actions or policy decisions were documented during this short exchange.
President Nixon met with Chief Justice Warren E. Burger in the Oval Office to discuss the administrative and operational concerns of the Supreme Court, including court caseloads and legislative needs. The two explored potential future judicial appointments, strategies for addressing media criticism of the Court, and ideological shifts within the judiciary. Additionally, they reviewed international affairs, including Nixon's diplomatic opening to China, and analyzed the broader national political landscape heading into the 1972 election.
President Nixon met with his personal aide, Manolo Sanchez, and an unidentified woman to discuss mundane administrative and environmental matters. The brief encounter included a discussion regarding the current weather and a review of the President’s upcoming schedule. These proceedings primarily served to coordinate the President's engagement with Clark MacGregor.
President Nixon met with Clark MacGregor, Henry Kissinger, and H.R. Haldeman to finalize the strategy and logistics for a forthcoming Congressional briefing on the Strategic Arms Limitation Treaty (SALT). The group discussed the coordination of testimony between the State Department and the Department of Defense, the specific roles of Kissinger and Cabinet members, and the format for managing inquiries from key legislators such as J. William Fulbright. Additionally, the conversation addressed broader administration concerns, including political strategy regarding a black lung bill and the President's firm position on amnesty for Vietnam-era draft resisters.