Nixon White House Tapes › Tape 810
Nixon White House Tape 810 (October 31, 1972)
19 conversations · Oval Office · about 1 hr 27 min of released audio
Featuring Nixon, Bull, Butterfield, Haldeman, Ziegler
President Nixon and Ronald Ziegler discussed the messaging strategy regarding ongoing Vietnam peace negotiations, specifically addressing premature media reports of an imminent agreement. Nixon emphasized that the administration would not be pressured by deadlines or the upcoming election to finalize a deal, prioritizing the attainment of a durable peace that guarantees South Vietnam's right to self-determination. They coordinated on how to publicly dismiss unauthorized reports while maintaining that negotiations with Henry Kissinger would conclude only when the terms were satisfactory.
President Nixon met with Henry Kissinger and Nelson Rockefeller to coordinate the administration’s public posture regarding stalled Vietnam peace negotiations ahead of the 1972 election. They discussed North Vietnamese attempts to force a hasty settlement, the status of key sticking points such as troop withdrawals and administrative structures, and the timing of a potential press briefing by Kissinger. Nixon decided to maintain a firm stance against being stampeded into a premature agreement, opting to portray the administration as protecting the national interest while exposing North Vietnamese intransigence.
President Nixon met with Stephen B. Bull to coordinate the scheduling of an upcoming bill signing ceremony for the 1973 Appropriations Act. The discussion focused on finalizing the logistics for the event, including the inclusion of a formal photograph session. Bull received instructions to manage the arrangements and prepare the necessary documentation for the signing.
President Nixon met with an unknown woman in the Oval Office to briefly discuss his upcoming schedule. The conversation focused on preparations for the signing of the 1973 Appropriations Act. No substantive policy decisions were reached during this short interaction before the participant departed.
President Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met to coordinate the logistics for the upcoming signing ceremony of the 1973 Appropriations Act. The discussion focused on locating Alexander P. Butterfield to confirm the status of the legislation and determining the appropriate timing for the event. The participants also considered the necessity of an official photograph session to accompany the signing process.
President Nixon met with Alexander P. Butterfield and Stephen B. Bull to review his daily schedule and coordinate the logistics for upcoming executive actions. The participants focused on the signing ceremony for the 1973 Appropriations Act, specifically addressing the timing of the event and the coordination of press wire services and photography. The discussion also touched upon the physical arrangement of the office and the whereabouts of Press Secretary Ronald Ziegler.
President Nixon met with Alexander P. Butterfield to coordinate administrative logistics regarding his upcoming schedule and specific departmental reports. The discussion encompassed the Commerce Department's Office of Minority Business Enterprise annual report and the planning of a meeting with conservative Jewish editors. Additionally, the pair addressed personal matters, including the handling of a coin display case and potential personnel inquiries involving associates in New York.
President Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met to briefly review administrative details regarding an upcoming presidential trip and finalize the associated scheduling. The discussion focused on coordinating Ronald L. Ziegler’s press briefings to ensure the official messaging aligned with the travel itinerary. No major policy decisions were made, as the conversation served primarily to manage logistical arrangements and staff preparations.
President Nixon and Alexander P. Butterfield met to coordinate the President's immediate administrative schedule. They prioritized the signing of the 1973 Appropriations Act to ensure its swift completion. The discussion concluded with a focus on finalizing this legislative action and arranging a subsequent meeting with Henry Kissinger.
President Nixon met with his aide, Stephen B. Bull, to review the President’s upcoming daily schedule. The discussion centered on finalizing arrangements for the signing ceremony of the 1973 Appropriations Act. Additionally, the two coordinated logistics regarding the President’s pending engagement with Henry A. Kissinger.
President Nixon and H.R. Haldeman reviewed logistics for upcoming presidential travel, focusing on campaign appearances at O'Hare International Airport and potential trips to Oklahoma and North Carolina. They weighed the strategic benefits of specific crowd locations and decided to finalize and announce the Illinois schedule immediately while keeping other travel plans tentative. The discussion also included a brief interlude involving Stephen B. Bull regarding a signing ceremony for the 1973 Appropriations Act.
President Nixon met with a White House photographer and members of the press to conduct a photo session following the signing of the 1973 Appropriations Act. The discussion focused on the ceremonial distribution of pens used during the signing and the details of various legislative bills approved or vetoed by the President. Alexander P. Butterfield was also referenced during the brief proceedings.
President Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull to coordinate the President's upcoming schedule. The brief discussion centered on managing the President's professional calendar, with specific attention directed toward an upcoming engagement involving National Security Advisor Henry Kissinger. No other substantive policy matters were addressed during this short administrative check-in.
President Nixon and H.R. Haldeman discussed the consolidation of various media materials, including radio tapes, television footage, and correspondence, for archival purposes. The President explicitly instructed Haldeman to ensure that his personal radio tapes were included in this collection. This exchange reflects the administration's focus on managing and documenting the President's public record.
President Nixon and Henry Kissinger discussed the status of ongoing peace negotiations with North Vietnam, focusing on their commitment to securing a definitive peace agreement rather than an armistice. They evaluated current public and media reaction to the administration's firm stance, noting the potential for political advantage leading up to the upcoming election. The President and Kissinger also coordinated plans to manage future diplomatic communications and signaled their intent to maintain military pressure until a satisfactory resolution is finalized.
President Nixon and Stephen B. Bull concluded a brief administrative interaction in the Oval Office. The exchange consisted of short pleasantries regarding their next meeting. No substantive policy matters or official decisions were recorded during this brief encounter.
President Nixon, H.R. Haldeman, and Ronald Ziegler met to discuss campaign strategy and public perception regarding the Vietnam peace negotiations, recent polling data, and political corruption allegations. The President expressed frustration with the opposition's focus on controversial social issues and emphasized a commitment to achieving a "peace without surrender" rather than rushing an agreement before the election. They also coordinated details for the President’s upcoming travel schedule and refined their media messaging approach, specifically advising staff to avoid being overly defensive or "objectively" honest when countering political attacks.
Secret Service agents and unidentified individuals engaged in brief exchanges within the Oval Office, as captured by the White House taping system. The dialogue consists of fragmented logistical instructions regarding the presence and movement of personnel. No significant policy decisions or substantive political matters were recorded during these brief interactions.
Secret Service personnel met in the Oval Office to conduct logistical coordination while President Nixon was located in the Executive Office Building. The discussion focused on operational security and routine protective details managed by the agents. No significant policy decisions were recorded during this brief exchange regarding standard security protocols.