Nixon White House Tapes › Tape 828
Nixon White House Tape 828 (December 27, 1972)
17 conversations · Oval Office · about 2 hr 33 min of released audio
Featuring Nixon, Bull, Sanchez, Acker, Kennedy
President Nixon met with an unknown female staff member in the Oval Office to facilitate the reproduction of specific administrative documents. During the brief interaction, the President requested copies of memoranda—labeled as 'talking papers'—that were intended for H.R. Haldeman. The meeting concluded once the logistical arrangements for these files were established.
President Nixon and Stephen B. Bull reviewed the President's upcoming schedule, focusing on travel arrangements for the Harry S. Truman memorial service and plans for an end-of-year retreat at Camp David. The discussion covered administrative coordination, including the processing of documents for the President's signature and the scheduling of meetings with staff such as George P. Shultz. Additionally, they coordinated logistical details regarding Pat Nixon’s travel to the Rose Bowl and the status of residence staff.
President Nixon held an informal Oval Office meeting with an unidentified individual, during which they discussed the logistics of his upcoming schedule. The conversation included brief coordination regarding a planned meeting with Colonel Richard T. Kennedy. The participants also shared a brief, lighthearted exchange concerning a Winnie the Pooh-themed item, likely a personal watch.
President Nixon met with Marjorie P. Acker to discuss administrative details regarding the schedule of Rose Mary Woods and the drafting of correspondence to Senator William Stuart Symington. The conversation focused on the appropriate use of first names in the letter, specifically regarding Evelyn Symington and Bryce N. Harlow. Acker was tasked with verifying the preferred nomenclature before finalizing the signature.
President Nixon met with Col. Richard T. Kennedy to discuss the ongoing U.S. bombing campaign over North Vietnam and the status of diplomatic negotiations. They reviewed tactical adjustments intended to reduce aircraft losses and enhance the psychological impact of the strikes, while noting the operational challenges posed by adverse weather and enemy air defenses. Nixon emphasized the importance of sustained military pressure to secure a settlement and expressed frustration with negative media coverage of the bombing operations.
President Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull to dictate comprehensive instructions for managing his schedule and administrative priorities for the first half of 1973. Nixon emphasized the need to preserve his time by deferring meetings, streamlining political calls, and strictly controlling access to the Cabinet Room. He further directed the reorganization of the National Security Council and the intelligence community, specifically tasking Bull with overseeing personnel cuts and empowering James R. Schlesinger to lead intelligence reforms despite potential resistance from Henry Kissinger.
President Richard Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull to seek assistance regarding an unspecified urgent matter. The brief exchange highlights the President's reliance on his staff for immediate support during a period of high-pressure White House operations. No specific policy or administrative decision resulted from this brief recorded interaction.
President Nixon met with Marjorie P. Acker to coordinate formal diplomatic correspondence regarding Tricia Nixon Cox and Edward R. F. Cox’s upcoming trip to Europe and the Soviet Union. Nixon instructed Acker to collaborate with National Security Council staff to ensure that appropriate thank-you letters are drafted for the ambassadors who hosted the couple. Additionally, the pair briefly discussed the logistical handling of an enclosure for a report intended for the West Coast.
President Nixon consulted with his personal aide, Manolo Sanchez, regarding the coordination of his daily schedule. The brief interaction served to confirm the arrival of Patrick J. Buchanan for a subsequent meeting. No major policy decisions were reached, as the discussion focused primarily on logistical arrangements for the President's appointments.
President Nixon consulted with a White House operator and Marjorie P. Acker regarding the scheduling and participation of an individual named Mr. Holmes. The President sought to confirm Holmes's current location and availability, explicitly noting that Holmes could not be included in a planned film project if he were out of the city. No final decision was reached, as the participants worked to verify the subject's immediate accessibility.
President Nixon met with his personal valet, Manolo Sanchez, to discuss the status of an unidentified individual who had not yet awakened. The brief exchange served as a logistical check-in regarding the morning schedule and the readiness of the President's upcoming appointment with Patrick J. Buchanan. No major policy decisions were made during this brief administrative interaction.
President Nixon consulted with the White House operator to verify the availability of a specific individual. The brief exchange served to coordinate scheduling and clarify the whereabouts of the party in question. No substantive policy matters or major decisions were recorded during this brief administrative communication.
President Nixon met with Patrick J. Buchanan to discuss the framework and themes for a prospective book about the Nixon administration. The conversation focused on framing Nixon’s political career as a narrative of overcoming adversity, specifically highlighting his 1968 comeback and the ideological battles against the "liberal establishment" and the national media. They also analyzed campaign strategies, the importance of maintaining emotional detachment from press criticism, and the effective, strategic use of television to communicate directly with the American public.
President Richard Nixon met with his valet, Manolo Sanchez, in the Oval Office to coordinate logistics for an upcoming departure. The discussion focused on administrative details including the handling of the President's briefcase, his coat, and preparations for walking to the helicopter. These arrangements also involved coordination regarding the schedule for First Lady Pat Nixon.
President Nixon consults with his aide, Stephen B. Bull, regarding the inventory of high-end jewelry items, specifically diamonds and pearls, currently available in White House holdings. The President expresses an intent to potentially utilize these items for personal gifts, though he remains undecided between the two gemstone options. The brief discussion concludes with Bull confirming the availability of a pearl, providing Nixon with the information necessary for a future selection.
President Nixon met with his personal aide, Stephen B. Bull, to verify travel logistics and confirm attendance for an upcoming engagement. The brief exchange served as a final check to ensure Bull was prepared for his role in the President’s impending departure. No policy discussions took place, as the meeting was limited to operational coordination.
President Nixon met with Stephen B. Bull to coordinate administrative details regarding his daily schedule. The discussion specifically focused on organizing an upcoming meeting with a secretary. This brief exchange served to manage the President's immediate operational agenda and office logistics.