Nixon White House Tapes › Tape 778
Nixon White House Tape 778 (September 15, 1972)
29 conversations · Oval Office · about 1 hr 56 min of released audio
Featuring Nixon, Bull, Sanchez, White House photographer, Haldeman
President Richard M. Nixon met with his personal aide, Stephen B. Bull, in the Oval Office to provide administrative instructions. Although no transcript exists to detail the specific content, the meeting served as a brief directive session regarding the President's daily agenda or operational requirements. Bull departed shortly after receiving these instructions, concluding the exchange.
President Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull to coordinate administrative details regarding the schedule of General Alexander M. Haig, Jr. The primary focus of the discussion concerned Haig’s upcoming obligations, specifically a meeting at the Pentagon. No major policy decisions were recorded during this brief administrative briefing.
President Nixon requested that the White House operator place a call to John B. Connally. This interaction served a purely administrative purpose to facilitate communication between the President and the former Treasury Secretary. No further policy discussions occurred during this brief exchange.
President Nixon met with his personal valet, Manolo Sanchez, in the Oval Office to address routine personal matters. The brief interaction, lasting only eleven seconds, centered on the presence and behavior of a dog within the office. No significant policy discussions or administrative decisions were recorded during this segment.
President Nixon held a series of meetings and calls with H.R. Haldeman, John Connally, and Alexander Haig to coordinate 1972 presidential campaign strategy and discuss pressing foreign policy issues. The discussions focused on finalizing campaign speeches and messaging, reviewing the military situation in Vietnam, and monitoring diplomatic developments regarding U.S.-Soviet relations. Additionally, the participants addressed the political fallout from a recent grain sale to the Soviet Union and investigated suspicious reports of potential electronic surveillance at the Democratic National Committee headquarters.
President Nixon met with U.S. Ambassador to Taiwan Walter P. McConaughy and Alexander Haig to discuss the status of U.S. relations with Taiwan in light of shifting geopolitical dynamics and Nixon’s China policy. The discussion focused on Taiwan's economic resilience, the political transition regarding Chiang Kai-shek, and the challenges of maintaining Taiwan's international standing amid growing diplomatic isolation. Nixon reaffirmed his commitment to the U.S.-Taiwan mutual defense treaty and encouraged McConaughy to continue providing diplomatic reassurance to the Taiwanese leadership.
President Nixon met with Stephen B. Bull and Manolo Sanchez to review and coordinate the President's upcoming daily schedule. The brief discussion focused on logistical planning for the President's appointments and official engagements. No major policy decisions were reached during this administrative briefing.
President Nixon met with an unknown female visitor to inquire about the schedule and activities of his personal secretary, Rose Mary Woods. The visitor informed the President that Woods was absent to visit Kathleen Stans, the wife of former Secretary of Commerce Maurice Stans, who was hospitalized. No policy discussions occurred, as the exchange was limited to a brief personal update.
President Nixon held a brief one-minute meeting with Alexander P. Butterfield to coordinate a telephone call from John B. Connally. This interaction served primarily as a logistical bridge to facilitate direct communication between the President and the former Treasury Secretary. No further policy discussions or significant substantive developments occurred during this brief encounter.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator from the Oval Office to facilitate a telephone connection. The primary purpose of this brief interaction was to initiate a call to John B. Connally. This exchange served as a logistical step to enable direct communication between the President and the former Treasury Secretary.
President Nixon and John B. Connally held a brief, informal meeting in the Oval Office to discuss personal items and current events. The conversation primarily centered on a watch featuring the presidential seal and brief remarks concerning the 1972 election. No substantive policy decisions were made during this exchange.
President Nixon consulted the White House operator to facilitate a personal telephone call to his daughter, Julie Nixon Eisenhower. This interaction was purely administrative, serving to connect the President with his family member. No policy matters or substantive political issues were discussed during this brief communication.
President Nixon consulted with his daughter, Julie Nixon Eisenhower, regarding the logistics for an upcoming social event on the presidential yacht, the Sequoia. They discussed the guest list for the excursion, specifically confirming the inclusion of Rose Mary Woods. The brief exchange served to finalize personal scheduling arrangements for the outing.
President Nixon met with his personal valet, Manolo Sanchez, to discuss logistical arrangements for an upcoming trip aboard the presidential yacht, the Sequoia. The brief conversation focused on scheduling and the inclusion of the President's daughters, Julie Nixon Eisenhower and Tricia Nixon Cox. No major policy decisions were made during this planning session.
President Nixon and Stephen B. Bull reviewed the President's upcoming schedule to organize logistics for various appointments and appearances. They specifically discussed arrangements for a meeting with singer Ray Charles, including plans for a photograph and a discussion regarding the issue of drugs. The participants also touched upon administrative briefings involving Frank C. Carlucci and Henry C. Cashen, II.
President Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull to review his upcoming personal and professional schedule. The discussion focused on coordinating logistics for a forthcoming meeting and photo opportunity with Ray Charles, as well as timing for a visit to the presidential yacht, Sequoia. Additionally, the pair briefly addressed the President's personal appointments, including a scheduled haircut.
President Nixon met with Ray Charles and his associates to discuss the musician's upcoming European tour and his philanthropic efforts, particularly regarding drug abuse and services for children. The conversation touched upon the power of music to bridge cultural divides and the importance of American artists performing internationally, with Nixon expressing support for Charles's work. The meeting concluded with an exchange of pleasantries and the President presenting Charles with commemorative gifts.
President Nixon met with his aide, Stephen B. Bull, to discuss administrative logistics and the President's upcoming schedule. During the brief interaction, the two touched upon the musical style of Ray Charles and reviewed scheduling commitments related to Robert H. Finch. The conversation focused primarily on managing the President's immediate calendar obligations.
President Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull in the Oval Office to discuss the schedule of Robert H. Finch. The brief meeting centered on logistical coordination regarding Finch's upcoming engagements. No further policy or significant political developments were recorded during this short administrative interaction.
President Nixon and Robert Finch discussed campaign strategy for the 1972 election, focusing on undermining George McGovern by highlighting his perceived lack of foreign policy experience and his similarity to the ineffective 1964 Barry Goldwater campaign. They analyzed electoral demographics, including labor and ethnic support, and reviewed media coverage and the influence of campaign surrogates like Frank Rizzo and John Connally. Additionally, the participants touched upon the Watergate investigation, expressing frustration over upcoming FBI indictments and the press's role in keeping the scandal in the headlines.
President Nixon met with representatives from the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), including Patrick E. Carr and Cooper T. Holt, to discuss the organization's steadfast support for his administration's Vietnam War policies. The conversation centered on the military situation in North Vietnam, the status of American prisoners of war (POWs), and the strategic importance of continued bombing and mining operations. Additionally, Nixon and the VFW representatives discussed domestic political challenges, specifically contrasting the President’s firm stance against amnesty for draft evaders with the positions held by Democratic opponent George McGovern.
President Nixon met with his aide, Stephen B. Bull, to facilitate a brief administrative exchange. During this interaction, the President engaged in a telephone conversation with his daughter, Julie Nixon Eisenhower. Following the call, Bull departed the Oval Office.
President Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull in the Oval Office to briefly coordinate the President's immediate schedule. The discussion focused on arrangements for a haircut and a scheduled telephone call to Julie Nixon Eisenhower. The meeting concluded immediately after these logistical items were addressed.
President Nixon met with his daughter, Julie Nixon Eisenhower, to briefly discuss family scheduling matters. The conversation focused on the upcoming schedule for Tricia Nixon Cox and the potential assistance the President could provide regarding her forthcoming speech. No major policy decisions were made during this short personal exchange.
President Nixon and aide Stephen B. Bull met briefly in the Oval Office to coordinate logistics for an upcoming trip aboard the presidential yacht, the Sequoia. The primary focus of the discussion was the selection and finalization of the guest list for the excursion. No further policy decisions were recorded during this short administrative scheduling session.
Manolo Sanchez and United States Secret Service agents met in the Oval Office for an undocumented discussion. As there is no transcript available for this recording, the specific topics, decisions, or logistical matters addressed remain unknown. The interaction reflects the routine presence of staff and security personnel within the president's private office.
President Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull in the Oval Office to discuss the logistics and details regarding Charles W. Colson's upcoming schedule. The conversation focused specifically on coordinating Colson's travel and appearances in New York. No further actions or major policy developments were recorded during this brief administrative exchange.
President Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull to coordinate the scheduling and arrival of Charles W. Colson in Washington. The discussion focused on logistical arrangements regarding Colson's itinerary and status. No major policy decisions were recorded beyond these administrative scheduling updates.
In this meeting, President Nixon and H.R. Haldeman, later joined by Peter Dailey and Ronald Ziegler, discussed campaign strategy for the 1972 election, focusing heavily on media advertising and the effectiveness of surrogates like John Connally and Spiro Agnew. The participants assessed the political impact of the Watergate scandal, with Nixon instructing staff to maintain a public stance of non-involvement while letting the Justice Department handle inquiries. Additionally, they reviewed scheduling for upcoming campaign appearances and evaluated the President's responses to domestic controversies, including the U.S. Olympic team's performance and various public relations opportunities.