Nixon White House Tapes › Tape 772
Nixon White House Tape 772 (September 7, 1972)
17 conversations · Oval Office · about 5 hr 11 min of released audio
Featuring Nixon, Bull, Ehrlichman, Haldeman, Shultz
President Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull in the Oval Office for a brief, early-morning administrative check-in. The discussion primarily served as a logistical coordination session to organize the President's schedule and immediate tasks for the day. No specific policy decisions were recorded during this short exchange, as the session concluded with the President departing shortly thereafter.
Alexander P. Butterfield and John D. Ehrlichman held a brief meeting in the Oval Office to coordinate the President's upcoming daily schedule. The exchange was strictly logistical, focusing on the arrangement of official appointments and time management for the President's agenda. No further policy discussions or significant political developments were recorded during this session.
President Nixon and John Ehrlichman met to coordinate political strategy, focusing primarily on debunking the budget proposals of Democratic challenger George McGovern. They discussed refining arguments regarding McGovern's welfare plans and revenue gaps while also strategizing on how to dismiss a civil suit brought by John Gardner and Common Cause. Additionally, the pair reviewed the administration's response to the Munich Olympic tragedy and aligned their messaging on economic policy to deflect criticism regarding property taxes.
Senator Peter H. Dominick and Thomas C. Korologos met with President Nixon to present a commemorative gift from Nancy Dominick and discuss political strategy. The conversation emphasized the importance of leveraging the Senator’s extensive campaign experience to benefit the administration’s electoral goals. The session concluded with a brief photograph opportunity facilitated by Oliver F. Atkins.
President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman discussed logistics for a memorial service following the terrorist attack on Israeli athletes at the Munich Olympic Games. They coordinated the President’s attendance at a planned service, specifically addressing the timing and location requirements. The discussion focused on finalizing arrangements for a Catholic mass to be held at the U.S. Capitol.
President Nixon met with H.R. Haldeman and John Ehrlichman to discuss several political and administrative matters, including the handling of a recent terrorist attack at the Munich Olympics and public reaction to potential presidential appearances at related interfaith services. The group addressed strategies for undermining the organization Common Cause through tax investigations and political pressure. Additionally, Nixon directed the administration to provide Secret Service protection for Senator Edward Kennedy, while simultaneously tasking his aides with ensuring the detail gathered intelligence on Kennedy’s personal conduct and travel habits.
President Nixon met with his personal aide, Stephen B. Bull, to review the President's upcoming daily schedule. The primary focus of the brief discussion was a scheduled meeting with Treasury Secretary George P. Shultz. No further substantive policy matters were recorded during this brief administrative check-in.
President Nixon met with George Shultz, John Ehrlichman, and others to discuss international economic policy ahead of an upcoming International Monetary Fund (IMF) meeting. Shultz presented a systematic plan for currency convertibility and reserve management, which Nixon approved for use in his upcoming IMF address. The conversation also covered the potential for wage and price control adjustments following the 1972 election and finalized the decision to provide Secret Service protection for Senator Edward M. Kennedy based on specific threats.
President Nixon met with representatives of the International Conference of Police Associations, including Edward J. Kiernan and Egil Krogh, to discuss the administration's support for law enforcement. The conversation focused on the need for greater public respect for police officers, the impact of police review boards, and concerns regarding legal protections for officers in the line of duty. The meeting concluded with an exchange of presidential gifts as a gesture of goodwill toward the organization.
President Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull in the Oval Office to discuss administrative logistics and the President's daily schedule. The brief interaction focused on coordinating upcoming appointments and managing the President’s time. No major policy decisions were recorded during this session.
President Nixon met with H. R. Haldeman and later Ronald L. Ziegler to discuss campaign strategy, press relations, and upcoming economic messaging. The President expressed frustration with the administration's communication failures regarding tax policy, specifically the Value-Added Tax (VAT), and directed his staff to clarify that there would be no tax increases in his second term. Additionally, they reviewed recent polling data on the Vietnam War—which showed strengthening support for Nixon’s policies over George McGovern’s—and discussed how to frame upcoming press conferences to pivot toward attacking McGovern’s economic proposals.
President Nixon met with his economic advisors Arthur Burns and George Shultz, later joined by John Ehrlichman, to deliberate on fiscal policy and political messaging during the 1972 election season. The discussion centered on establishing a federal spending ceiling, managing the national debt, and formulating a strategy to counter Democratic candidate George McGovern's tax proposals. Nixon and his team specifically sought to differentiate their economic stance from their opponent by framing their own initiatives as "tax reform" while avoiding any perception of a general tax increase.
President Nixon, Stephen B. Bull, and John D. Ehrlichman met to coordinate the President's upcoming interactions with Republican candidates. The discussion focused on managing political messaging, specifically regarding the sensitive issue of public housing funding. Nixon decided to adopt a non-committal public stance on the topic to avoid potential controversy during his meetings with GOP congressional and gubernatorial candidates.
President Nixon hosted a group of Republican candidates and officials for a photograph session, followed by a policy discussion with key economic advisors including George P. Shultz, Arthur F. Burns, and John D. Ehrlichman. The latter portion of the meeting focused on 1972 presidential campaign strategy, specifically addressing George McGovern’s recent public statements and potential outreach to George Meany. Participants also reviewed proposals regarding tax reform and broader economic policy in the context of the upcoming election.
President Nixon met with George Shultz, Arthur Burns, and John Ehrlichman to discuss economic strategy, focusing on tax reform and property tax relief. The group evaluated the political risks of pursuing tax changes before the election, debating how to frame their proposals without being perceived as increasing taxes. Additionally, the President and H. R. Haldeman discussed administrative logistics, including the potential for a cruise on the Sequoia to discuss strategy and the implementation of Secret Service protection for Senator Edward Kennedy.
This recording captures the activity of White House staff performing routine maintenance or custodial duties within the Oval Office. The participants are unidentified individuals who provide brief instructions regarding the handling of sensitive equipment or workspace items. No substantive policy discussions or political decision-making occurred during this period.
President Nixon met with his personal valet, Manolo Sanchez, in the Oval Office to coordinate logistics for the President's upcoming activities. The discussion focused primarily on managing the President's schedule and his movements to and from the Executive Office Building. No significant policy decisions were recorded during this brief administrative exchange.