Nixon White House Tapes › Tape 832
Nixon White House Tape 832 (January 3, 1973)
12 conversations · Oval Office · about 2 hr 26 min of released audio
Featuring Nixon, Bull, Atkins, Sanchez, Stapp
President Nixon met with Curtis C. Stapp, the 1973 'Driver of the Year,' his family, and Donald F. Rodgers to celebrate the professional accomplishments of the trucking industry. The discussion touched upon the importance of driver health screenings, road courtesy, and the general state of the Teamsters Union. Nixon also engaged in casual conversation regarding sports and golf, acknowledging the political support he received from Teamsters President Frank E. Fitzsimmons.
President Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull to coordinate upcoming logistical arrangements and manage his presidential schedule. The discussion centered on managing appointments with specific individuals, including Richard A. Moore, professional baseball players Willie Stargell and Stephen Blass, and representatives from the trucking industry. The meeting served to finalize these brief interactions as part of the President's public relations outreach efforts.
President Nixon met with Stephen B. Bull in the Oval Office to coordinate logistics for an upcoming meeting involving Daniel M. Galbreath and several professional baseball players. Bull facilitated the scheduling arrangements for these visitors. The brief discussion focused exclusively on the protocol and timing for the arrival of the baseball guests.
President Nixon met with Pittsburgh Pirates players Dave Giusti and Stephen Blass, alongside team executive Daniel M. Galbreath and aide Richard A. Moore, to discuss the creation of a memorial fund for Roberto Clemente, who recently died in a tragic plane crash while delivering aid to earthquake victims in Nicaragua. The President expressed strong support for the initiative, suggesting that the fund should be used to build schools or baseball facilities to honor Clemente’s humanitarian legacy and commitment to children. Nixon advised the group on organizational strategies, including incorporating the fund for tax-deductibility and soliciting contributions from the public and professional sports figures to ensure broad participation.
President Nixon met with his aide, Stephen B. Bull, in the Oval Office to review and organize the President’s upcoming daily schedule. The discussion focused on logistical planning and administrative coordination of White House activities. No specific policy decisions or significant developments were recorded during this brief administrative exchange.
President Nixon and Stephen B. Bull discussed logistical arrangements for Henry Kissinger's upcoming meetings with Anatoliy Dobrynin. Additionally, the President directed an initiative to pivot promotional efforts for the Roberto Clemente Memorial Fund, requesting that the Advertising Council secure free airtime. Nixon specifically instructed that NFL Commissioner Pete Rozelle replace standard volunteer advertisements with spots supporting the earthquake relief fund during the upcoming Super Bowl broadcast.
President Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met to coordinate the President's upcoming schedule. The discussion centered on arrangements for an impending meeting with Henry Kissinger. No further substantive actions or developments beyond these scheduling logistics were recorded.
President Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull in the Oval Office to coordinate his official schedule. The discussion centered on managing upcoming appointments with key advisors, specifically H. R. Haldeman and Henry A. Kissinger. This brief administrative consultation served to organize the President's priorities and meeting logistics for the day.
President Richard Nixon met with his valet, Manolo Sanchez, in the Oval Office for a brief, informal interaction. The discussion centered on the personal consumption of food. No significant policy decisions or administrative actions resulted from this routine encounter.
President Nixon and Henry Kissinger met to evaluate strategic options for concluding the Vietnam War amidst mounting congressional pressure and domestic controversy over bombing operations. They compared two primary approaches: "Option One," which involved pursuing an agreement similar to the stalled October 1972 proposal, and "Option Two," a more aggressive stance involving sustained military force. Ultimately, they leaned toward Option One, aiming to secure a deal while preparing to manage the political fallout and potential resistance from South Vietnamese President Thieu. Nixon decided to consult with bipartisan congressional leadership to reinforce his administration's position of seeking an honorable peace.
President Richard Nixon met with his valet, Manolo Sanchez, in the Oval Office. The brief interaction focused on the provision of refreshments. No major policy developments or administrative decisions were recorded during this session.
President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman met to review the President's public schedule and discuss long-term political strategy, specifically the goal of institutionalizing a 'Nixon coalition' to replace the existing Roosevelt-era political establishment. They evaluated potential personnel changes, including various ambassadorial and agency appointments, while emphasizing the need to keep the President visible and active in the public eye through controlled, high-impact events. Additionally, they critiqued the current press conference format, opting for a move toward more direct engagement with the American public outside of Washington, D.C., rather than relying on the traditional White House press corps.