Nixon White House Tapes › Tape 774
Nixon White House Tape 774 (September 11, 1972)
23 conversations · Oval Office · about 1 hr 34 min of released audio
Featuring Nixon, Bull, Woods, Butterfield, White House photographer
President Nixon met with his personal valet, Manolo Sanchez, in the Oval Office to discuss the President’s daily schedule. During the brief morning interaction, the two addressed arrangements involving an unidentified woman scheduled to meet with the President. No major policy decisions were recorded, as the discussion focused primarily on personal staff coordination and logistics.
President Nixon met with an unknown woman in the Oval Office to provide specific instructions regarding the handling of a special item. Although the exact nature of the item remains undocumented due to the lack of a transcript, this brief interaction highlights a confidential administrative task conducted by the President. The meeting concluded quickly, with the unidentified visitor departing the office shortly thereafter.
President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman meet to discuss a wide-ranging agenda including reactions to the 1972 Munich Olympics, specifically the controversial U.S.-Soviet basketball game and athlete conduct regarding the national anthem. They transition to a detailed review of the ongoing Watergate investigation, focusing on media leaks, the potential identity of sources, and maintaining a firm public line denying White House involvement. The conversation concludes with discussions on administrative staff reductions, the management of presidential trips to disaster areas, and political strategy for managing congressional inquiries.
President Nixon and Peter Flanigan met to organize the agenda and strategy for an upcoming Council on International Economic Policy meeting regarding trade relations with Europe. They discussed the necessity of aligning trade policy with broader national security and political interests, specifically regarding the U.S. grain trade and upcoming OECD negotiations. Nixon decided to avoid premature policy commitments, instructing Flanigan to focus the meeting on posing critical questions rather than reaching final decisions.
President Nixon met with his personal secretary, Rose Mary Woods, in the Oval Office to address personal administrative matters. The conversation was brief and primarily concerned the handling of private, returnable materials. No significant policy decisions or executive actions resulted from this interaction.
President Nixon consulted with the White House operator to determine the status of a pending telephone call to sportscaster Chris Schenkel. The brief exchange focused solely on verifying the connectivity and progress of this outgoing communication. No other policy or administrative matters were discussed during this interaction.
President Nixon met with Alexander P. Butterfield to review administrative and scheduling matters. The discussion focused on coordinating the President's upcoming call to Chris Schenkel and finalizing details for H.R. Haldeman’s political meeting. These logistics were managed to ensure the smooth operation of the President's daily agenda.
President Nixon met with ABC broadcaster Chris Schenkel to offer formal commendation for the network's coverage of the 1972 Summer Olympics. Nixon praised the production quality and the commentators' overt support for the United States, noting that his family and staff found the broadcast particularly engaging. The two discussed specific athletic highlights and the competitive spirit of various international teams, with the President authorizing Schenkel to share his positive feedback publicly.
President Nixon met with his personal secretary, Rose Mary Woods, and briefly with aide Stephen B. Bull to discuss correspondence regarding General James Doolittle and the film *Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo*. The participants shared reflections on the cinematic depiction of the Doolittle Raid and its broader implications for American leadership. Additionally, the meeting touched upon administrative matters, including the President's schedule and an upcoming appointment with Russell E. Train.
President Nixon met with Russell E. Train and Alexander P. Butterfield to discuss Train’s upcoming diplomatic mission to the Soviet Union focused on environmental cooperation. The conversation centered on strategies for engaging Soviet officials on issues like Arctic pipeline technology and urban air quality, while emphasizing the importance of building personal rapport with foreign counterparts. Nixon encouraged Train to leverage his delegation, which included prominent conservationists, to gain deeper insights into Soviet political figures and environmental management practices.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator from the Oval Office to place an outgoing call. The primary purpose of the communication was to reach his daughter, Julie Nixon Eisenhower, at the Essex House. No further policy or administrative matters were discussed during this brief administrative exchange.
President Nixon and Stephen B. Bull discussed the distribution of an article concerning the concept of the 'Finlandization of Europe.' The President directed that the materials be sent to Secretary of State William P. Rogers and Peter M. Flanigan for review. This document was intended to serve as background information for upcoming meetings of the Council on International Economic Policy.
President Nixon consulted with the White House operator to facilitate an outgoing telephone communication. This routine interaction served as a logistical bridge to connect the President with an unidentified party. No further substantive dialogue or policy decisions were captured in this brief administrative exchange.
President Nixon, Rose Mary Woods, and Stephen B. Bull discussed the 1972 Olympics, specifically praising ABC's coverage and expressing strong disapproval of American athletes who protested during the medal ceremony. The conversation transitioned into personnel management and administrative matters, including the handling of job requests and the vetting of individuals seeking White House positions. Nixon also reviewed ceremonial gift-giving protocols, focusing on the distribution of presidential mementos such as watches and ashtrays to visitors.
President Nixon met with Representative James R. Mann and Stephen B. Bull in the Oval Office for a brief, informal session that included a photo opportunity. The discussion touched upon regional interests in South Carolina, specifically concerns regarding the textile industry and trade relations with Japan. The President used the meeting to present gifts to Mann and maintain political rapport with the congressman.
President Nixon met with Stephen B. Bull to coordinate the President's upcoming schedule and manage logistical arrangements for incoming visitors. The discussion focused on confirming appointments for Joseph T. DeSilva, William F. Rhatican, and Charles W. Colson. Bull facilitated these scheduling updates to ensure the President's daily agenda remained organized.
President Nixon met with labor leader Joseph T. DeSilva, Willie J. Usery, Jr., and Charles W. Colson to discuss labor support for his reelection campaign and economic policies. DeSilva offered his personal endorsement, critiquing current union leadership while advocating for wage stabilization and increased job opportunities over welfare. The participants examined strategies for securing support among working-class voters and the political landscape regarding Nixon's administration.
President Richard M. Nixon and personal aide Stephen B. Bull met briefly in the Oval Office to coordinate the President's daily agenda. The discussion focused exclusively on administrative logistics regarding Nixon's upcoming appointments and schedule management. No major policy decisions were recorded during this short briefing.
President Nixon met with AMVETS representatives Joseph N. Sanson and William F. Rhatican to discuss his administration's policies regarding the Vietnam War, national defense, and amnesty. The dialogue emphasized the President's alignment with veterans' groups and labor leaders against the positions held by George McGovern and figures like Jane Fonda. The meeting concluded with a gift presentation and a brief discussion regarding potential future appearances by the President at veterans' events.
President Nixon and Alexander Butterfield met to finalize logistical arrangements for an upcoming breakfast meeting with campaign staff and committee members. They discussed the guest list, including the exclusion of certain staff to keep the group size manageable, and evaluated the physical seating configuration of the room to ensure an effective presentation. The President specifically requested adjustments to the service style to maintain a streamlined environment for the discussion.
United States Secret Service agents gathered in the Oval Office to coordinate logistics and confirm the President’s location at the Executive Office Building. The conversation primarily served as an administrative update to ensure the security and precise whereabouts of the President. The brief exchange concluded with standard courtesies among the detail members before the recording was terminated.
President Nixon met with an unidentified individual in the Oval Office to conduct private business or official consultations. The meeting, which lasted no more than twenty-two minutes, remains undocumented regarding its specific agenda or outcomes due to the absence of a transcript. Consequently, the nature of the topics discussed and any resulting executive decisions are currently unavailable for historical analysis.
President Nixon met with Deputy Assistant to the President Alexander P. Butterfield in the Oval Office to address administrative duties. The primary purpose of the brief encounter was to review and process official items requiring the President’s signature. No further policy discussions or significant developments were recorded during this brief administrative session.