Nixon White House Tapes › Tape 825
Nixon White House Tape 825 (December 16, 1972)
17 conversations · Oval Office · about 1 hr 31 min of released audio
Featuring Nixon, Bull, Butterfield, Monzon, Sanchez
President Nixon met with Zosimo T. Monzon in the Oval Office to inquire about the availability of Rose Mary Woods and Marjorie P. Acker. The primary purpose of the brief interaction was to locate these staff members for the President. No further policy or administrative decisions were documented during this short exchange.
President Nixon met with Zosimo T. Monzon and Stephen B. Bull to coordinate administrative tasks and the handling of personal correspondence. The discussion focused on scheduling matters for Rose Mary Woods and Marjorie P. Acker, alongside specific instructions for the delivery and secure filing of a letter regarding the Elmer H. Bobst Library dedication. Nixon emphasized strict control over the reproduction of these documents, mandating that only one copy be produced for his personal files.
President Nixon and Stephen B. Bull coordinated the President's schedule regarding a meeting with Vice President Spiro T. Agnew. They discussed the timing of Agnew's visit in relation to briefings involving Henry Kissinger and Anatoliy Dobrynin. Nixon instructed Bull to convey that he would be available around 10:00 a.m. following a breakfast meeting.
President Nixon and Alexander Haig met to discuss the status of Vietnam peace negotiations and to review the messaging for an upcoming briefing on the stalemate. The President expressed frustration with the stalled talks, emphasizing the need for a swift conclusion to secure the release of POWs and prevent a North Vietnamese military buildup. They agreed that the administration must maintain a balanced approach that holds both North and South Vietnam accountable while remaining firm against potential Congressional efforts to cut off war funding.
President Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull to coordinate his daily schedule and manage administrative details. They discussed upcoming meetings with Vice President Spiro T. Agnew and reviewed the scheduling for Henry Kissinger. During the discussion, Nixon focused on revising specific language within a memorandum directed at Kissinger.
President Nixon, Henry Kissinger, and Vice President Spiro Agnew met to coordinate their strategy regarding stalled Vietnam peace negotiations and the accompanying Congressional pressure to cut off war funding. The participants discussed the intransigence of South Vietnamese President Nguyen Van Thieu and the tactical duplicity of North Vietnam, which had hindered a finalized settlement agreement. Nixon and Kissinger decided that Kissinger would publicly brief the press on the status of the talks, aiming to shift blame for the delays onto North Vietnam while maintaining a firm stance on continued military support for the South.
President Nixon met with Stephen B. Bull to coordinate various administrative and scheduling matters. The discussion focused on managing the personal schedules of H.R. Haldeman and Rose Mary Woods, as well as coordinating meetings involving Julie Nixon Eisenhower. Additionally, the President addressed correspondence intended for Elmer H. Bobst and finalized arrangements for an upcoming meeting with Haldeman.
President Nixon met with his valet, Manolo Sanchez, in the Oval Office to coordinate logistics for the President's upcoming schedule. The primary focus of the brief discussion centered on arrangements involving the Executive Office Building. No major policy developments occurred, as the meeting was limited to administrative and personal scheduling tasks.
President Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull to review his daily schedule and coordinate upcoming administrative tasks. The discussion covered appointments with Mamie Eisenhower, H. R. Haldeman, and Ronald Ziegler, while also touching upon personnel matters and the management of Rose Mary Woods's office. The meeting served as a brief logistical check-in to organize the President’s priorities for the remainder of the day.
President Nixon met with Alexander P. Butterfield and later Ronald L. Ziegler to coordinate media strategy regarding the administration's second-term reorganization. Nixon expressed concern that the press failed to adequately highlight the scale of personnel changes in his cabinet and sub-cabinet compared to previous administrations, particularly regarding religious and regional diversity. He directed Ziegler to emphasize that this restructuring was necessary to assert control over the executive branch bureaucracy, drawing a lesson from the mistakes of the Lyndon B. Johnson administration.
President Nixon met briefly with Thomas G. Dunn to offer personal encouragement and well-wishes prior to Dunn’s upcoming open-heart surgery. Nixon expressed confidence in Dunn’s recovery, referencing his strong character and shared connections with Dunn's son. The conversation served as a private gesture of support during a difficult health challenge.
President Nixon met with his personal aide Manolo Sanchez and appointments secretary Stephen B. Bull to coordinate his upcoming schedule and staff interactions. The discussion focused on logistics regarding his movement to the Executive Office Building and a planned meeting with Alexander M. Haig, Jr. They also addressed the necessity of Haig consulting with Henry Kissinger to align on policy directives before the President’s departure.
President Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull to coordinate his daily schedule and manage internal communications. The discussion centered on an upcoming meeting between Alexander M. Haig, Jr. and Henry A. Kissinger. Nixon provided clear instructions to Bull regarding the logistics of this high-level briefing.
President Nixon met with Alexander P. Butterfield to coordinate logistics for an upcoming Cabinet dinner. The discussion focused on finalizing the guest list and reviewing the seating diagram for the event. Nixon requested specific documentation to ensure he could personally select the guests for his table.
President Nixon and Alexander P. Butterfield met to coordinate the logistics and guest list for an upcoming Cabinet dinner. They discussed the specific number of White House assistants and other officials to include while ensuring the venue remained comfortable for the attendees. Nixon requested a final head count and instructed Butterfield to consult with H.R. Haldeman to finalize the seating arrangements and potential additions.
President Nixon met with his aide, Stephen B. Bull, to coordinate his upcoming schedule and logistical movements within the Executive Office Building. Nixon emphasized his desire to avoid group settings while preparing for meetings with H. R. Haldeman and Henry Kissinger. Bull was instructed to facilitate these transitions and provide the President with necessary updates before his departure from the Oval Office.
President Nixon met with Stephen B. Bull to coordinate the scheduling of upcoming meetings, specifically regarding a planned session with H.R. Haldeman. The discussion focused on logistics and timing for these appointments, including the utilization of the Executive Office Building. Additionally, Charles W. Colson was identified as a subject for administrative follow-up during this transition.