Nixon White House Tapes › Tape 783
Nixon White House Tape 783 (September 19, 1972)
26 conversations · Oval Office · about 3 hr 20 min of released audio
Featuring Nixon, Bull, Kissinger, White House photographer, Butterfield
President Nixon met with Polish Foreign Minister Stefan Olszowski, Witold Trampczynski, and U.S. officials to discuss strengthening bilateral trade, scientific cooperation, and Poland's role in European security. The conversation touched upon the upcoming 1972 U.S. election, with the Polish delegation expressing support for Nixon's reelection. Additionally, the participants discussed Olszowski's recent, difficult negotiations with North Vietnamese representatives and the potential impact of the U.S. election results on the Vietnam peace process.
President Nixon met with his aide, Stephen B. Bull, to review and finalize the details of his upcoming schedule. The conversation focused on coordination for a planned meeting with Secretary of State William P. Rogers and George H.W. Bush. Additionally, the participants discussed matters pertaining to National Security Advisor Henry A. Kissinger.
President Nixon met with George H.W. Bush, William Rogers, and Henry Kissinger to coordinate strategy regarding upcoming United Nations General Assembly issues, specifically focusing on international terrorism, the grain deal with the Soviet Union, and Soviet-Jewish emigration. They discussed the complexities of managing foreign policy while considering domestic political ramifications ahead of the 1972 election. The participants also reviewed security protocols for diplomats in Washington and coordinated the President’s upcoming diplomatic schedule with various international leaders.
President Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull to discuss an upcoming engagement with Marion Scully, a woman associated with the site of the President's 1970 helicopter landing in Timahoe, Ireland. The conversation focused on her current activities in Connecticut and the protocol for acknowledging her visit. Nixon sought to determine the appropriate response or gift, specifically considering a White House pin for the interaction.
President Nixon met with his personal valet, Manolo Sanchez, to facilitate logistical arrangements for his upcoming schedule. The discussion centered on coordinating a photo session with Marion Scully, which also included the President's dog, King Timahoe. Following these brief administrative preparations, the two men exited the Oval Office together.
President Nixon met with Marion Scully to discuss her background, her work in occupational therapy, and her family's connection to Ireland. The meeting included a brief photo opportunity on the Oval Office patio involving Henry Kissinger, the President’s Irish setter, King Timahoe, and handler Manolo Sanchez. The session concluded with the President presenting commemorative gifts, including Presidential seal pins and cufflinks, to Scully and her family members.
President Nixon consulted with his aide, Stephen B. Bull, to facilitate a personal telephone call to former Senator Prescott S. Bush. The brief interaction served as a logistical arrangement for the President to reach out to the elder Bush. No substantive policy discussions occurred during this transition period.
President Nixon held a brief, informal meeting with his longtime friend and political ally Prescott S. Bush to offer encouragement before Bush’s upcoming surgery. The conversation centered on expressing mutual well-wishes and reflecting on their shared history of personal and political battles. No policy decisions were made during the interaction, as it functioned primarily as a gesture of support during a health crisis.
President Nixon and Alexander P. Butterfield met to finalize the logistical arrangements for a formal dinner honoring Secretary of the Treasury George P. Shultz. They reviewed the guest list of approximately 60 attendees, which included various government officials and former Treasury Secretaries who were slated to provide toasts. The President requested a briefing folder to review the event's schedule and the planned sequence of remarks before the dinner.
President Nixon met with H.R. Haldeman to discuss political strategy for the 1972 reelection campaign, focusing on neutralizing controversies surrounding the Department of Agriculture's grain deal and potential attacks regarding federal campaign funding. The participants addressed the need for a firm, unified administration stance against amnesty for Vietnam War draft evaders and evaluated the effectiveness of using campaign advertisements to highlight this issue. Additionally, they reviewed the status of John Connally's schedule and coordinated instructions for William Safire regarding the tone and length of an upcoming International Monetary Fund speech.
President Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull in the Oval Office to briefly review the President's upcoming schedule. The discussion centered on administrative coordination regarding specific documents and the status of meetings. The conversation concluded quickly with the primary objective being the management of the President's immediate calendar and logistical preparations.
President Nixon met with Representative O. Clark Fisher and aide John E. Nidecker to exchange pleasantries and engage in a brief photo opportunity. The discussion focused on historical reflections regarding the 80th Congress, the President's past labor committee experiences, and updates on former Representative James P. Richards. The meeting concluded with Nixon presenting commemorative presidential cuff links and a pin to his guests.
President Nixon met with his aide, Stephen B. Bull, to coordinate adjustments to his daily schedule. The primary focus of the brief discussion was the inclusion of the Reserve Officers Association and Brig. Gen. Robert D. Upp. The meeting served as a logistical update to ensure the President's upcoming appointments were accurately reflected in his official calendar.
President Nixon met with representatives of the Reserve Officers Association to discuss national defense policy and the importance of fostering public respect for military personnel, particularly regarding the transition to an all-volunteer force. The group expressed strong support for the Administration's military policies, including the mining of Haiphong harbor, and discussed the broader political landscape of the 1972 campaign. The meeting concluded with the President presenting commemorative gifts to the attendees and a brief discussion regarding the President's upcoming schedule.
President Nixon met with Henry Kissinger and Stephen B. Bull to coordinate the National Security Advisor's upcoming schedule. The discussion focused on managing the logistical arrangements and priorities for Kissinger's ongoing activities. This meeting served to align the administrative support provided by Bull with the President’s strategic agenda regarding Kissinger's travel and engagements.
President Nixon met with his personal valet, Manolo Sanchez, to discuss logistical arrangements regarding the President’s schedule. The conversation focused on the President's upcoming activities in the Executive Office Building and a specific request concerning his briefcase. The interaction served as a brief administrative coordination to ensure the President was prepared for his movement to the EOB.
President Nixon and Henry Kissinger met to discuss several pressing foreign policy matters and campaign issues ahead of the 1972 election. They reviewed the status of U.S.-Soviet trade negotiations, the war in Vietnam, and the political implications of handling both the media and opposition figures like George McGovern. Kissinger provided updates on his upcoming diplomatic schedule, including meetings with Yitzhak Rabin and North Vietnamese officials, while both men expressed frustration with the liberal press and certain elements of the American Jewish community regarding their administration's foreign policy objectives.
President Nixon consulted with the White House operator to facilitate an outgoing call. This brief interaction served an administrative purpose, functioning as a routine request to connect the President with a specific party. No substantive policy discussions or policy-related decisions were recorded during this brief exchange.
President Nixon consulted with the White House operator to facilitate an outgoing call. The brief exchange focused on establishing a connection with an unnamed individual, resulting in the President’s instruction for the operator to return the call later. No substantive policy discussions occurred during this administrative interaction.
President Nixon held a brief administrative interaction with the White House operator to facilitate an outgoing telephone connection. This exchange served purely as a routine logistical step to connect the President with another party. No substantive policy discussions or policy-related decisions were recorded during this brief communication.
President Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull to review and coordinate the upcoming travel schedule for John D. Ehrlichman. The discussion centered specifically on logistical arrangements for Ehrlichman's trip to New York. The brief exchange served as a routine administrative check to ensure the President and his staff remained aligned on senior personnel movements.
President Nixon held a brief one-minute meeting with his daughter, Julie Nixon Eisenhower, in the Oval Office. Due to the lack of an available transcript and the notation of a withdrawn item, the specific substance of their discussion remains classified or redacted. No administrative decisions or policy actions were recorded during this brief encounter.
President Nixon met with Stephen Bull and Alexander Butterfield to review administrative scheduling, legislative priorities, and security concerns. The discussion focused on coordinating a signing ceremony for the veterans' survivor benefits bill and managing the President’s travel itinerary, including upcoming events in Texas. Additionally, the participants addressed the strain on Secret Service resources regarding the protection of foreign officials and high-profile individuals.
President Nixon met with Rose Mary Woods, Stephen Bull, and H. R. Haldeman to address a wide range of administrative, political, and security concerns. Key topics included the legislative strategy for the Office of Economic Opportunity (OEO) bill, security precautions for Henry Kissinger, and political maneuverings related to the 1972 presidential campaign. Additionally, the participants discussed various psychic predictions from Jeane Dixon, potential threats to the Jewish community, and routine correspondence regarding presidential memorabilia and gift offers.
President Nixon met with key advisors and political allies to strategize on the 1972 presidential campaign, the legislative handling of the Office of Economic Opportunity (OEO) bill, and security concerns regarding Henry Kissinger. The group discussed the political advisability of vetoing the OEO and water bills, emphasizing fiscal responsibility, and explored campaign messaging tactics, including the use of "mini-documentaries" highlighting the President's foreign policy achievements. A significant development was the focus on producing television spots that frame the President's leadership as nonpartisan and statesmanlike, contrasting his record with that of Senator George McGovern.
President Nixon held an informal meeting in the Oval Office with custodial staff members. The encounter consisted primarily of routine interactions, though the majority of the recorded duration remains restricted as non-historical, returnable material. No substantive policy discussions or administrative decisions were documented in the available record.