Nixon White House Tapes › Tape 841
Nixon White House Tape 841 (January 24, 1973)
16 conversations · Oval Office · about 1 hr 40 min of released audio
Featuring Nixon, Bull, Ziegler, Haldeman, Colson
President Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull to coordinate his daily schedule and upcoming engagements. The discussion focused on preparations for a Cabinet meeting, specifically ensuring the participation of George H. W. Bush and John A. Scali. Additionally, the President reviewed plans regarding an interaction with Charles W. Colson.
President Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull to review his daily schedule and manage administrative tasks. The discussion centered on upcoming appointments, specifically mentioning Charles W. Colson, and the processing of documents requiring the President’s signature. This brief session served as a logistical coordination meeting to ensure the efficient flow of executive paperwork and daily priorities.
President Nixon met with Charles Colson to coordinate a public relations strategy following the announcement of the Vietnam peace settlement. The President directed Colson to aggressively shape media coverage, cultivate supportive commentary from scholars, and solicit positive reactions from key constituencies, including labor "hardhats." Nixon emphasized the necessity of framing the settlement as a major achievement while countering criticism from political opponents and the press.
President Nixon, Henry Kissinger, and Ronald Ziegler met to discuss public relations strategies surrounding the recently announced Vietnam peace settlement. The participants focused on managing the press, specifically addressing how to handle potentially hostile questioning from journalists like Marvin Kalb and Helen Thomas regarding the agreement. Nixon emphasized the importance of controlling the narrative regarding the release of Prisoners of War (POWs) and directed Kissinger on how to present these details during his upcoming briefings.
President Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull to review logistical details regarding his upcoming schedule and the first meeting of his new Cabinet. The discussion focused on coordinating the assembly of the Cabinet and arranging for official photographer Oliver F. Atkins to document the proceedings. No major policy decisions were reached, as the conversation served primarily as an administrative briefing on presidential scheduling.
President Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull to coordinate administrative matters and review the President's upcoming schedule. The brief discussion primarily focused on the activities and responsibilities of personal secretary Rose Mary Woods. No major policy decisions were recorded during this logistical check-in.
President Nixon, H. R. Haldeman, and Stephen B. Bull met to coordinate logistics for Lyndon B. Johnson’s upcoming funeral and discuss broader political strategy. The discussion covered the President's public relations efforts regarding the recent Vietnam settlement, including managing press and congressional reactions, alongside ongoing budget considerations. They also addressed sensitive administrative matters, including the kidnapping of an American diplomat in Haiti and developments related to the Watergate-linked Senate testimony involving Committee to Re-elect the President officials.
President Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull to coordinate his daily schedule and manage administrative logistics. The discussion centered on arrangements for an upcoming Cabinet meeting and the scheduling of a visit with journalist Willard Edwards. Additionally, the two briefly addressed matters regarding personal photographs and potential visitors to the Oval Office.
President Nixon held a meeting with an unidentified individual in the Oval Office to discuss administrative logistics. The conversation primarily focused on placing a food order for the President. No significant policy developments or substantive political matters were recorded during this brief exchange.
President Nixon met with H. R. Haldeman and Ron Ziegler to discuss the successful conclusion of the Vietnam peace negotiations and the favorable press coverage following the President's recent televised address. The participants analyzed the positive public reception and the strategic effectiveness of Henry Kissinger's recent press briefings in neutralizing critical questioning. Additionally, the group reviewed logistics for upcoming events, including a memorial for Lyndon B. Johnson, and issued directives to limit administration participation in an energy symposium.
President Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met briefly in the Oval Office to coordinate administrative logistics. The conversation focused on reconciling scheduling details and confirming specific internal references, likely related to the President's upcoming appointments. The meeting concluded quickly after these brief logistical clarifications were addressed.
President Nixon and Press Secretary Ronald Ziegler coordinate logistics for an upcoming meeting with columnist Willard Edwards and his wife. The President expresses his desire to see Edwards before an evening reception and arranges for the couple to be transported via White House car. The discussion focuses on ensuring Edwards receives appropriate attention, including scheduling adjustments for cabinet members to facilitate the interaction.
President Nixon met with veteran journalist Willard Edwards and his wife to congratulate them on their 50th wedding anniversary and present them with gifts. Following a brief photo session with White House photographer Ollie Atkins, the conversation turned toward the political climate surrounding the recent Vietnam peace settlement. Nixon expressed satisfaction with the terms of the agreement, noting that critics who previously demanded peace were now frustrated by the administration's successful conclusion of the conflict.
President Nixon met with Stephen B. Bull, Manolo Sanchez, and Ronald L. Ziegler to coordinate administrative tasks at the end of the workday. The primary focus involved the President's upcoming schedule and the secure transport of materials to the Executive Office Building. Nixon specifically directed the staff to ensure a speech located in his desk was placed into his briefcase for transport.
An unidentified individual communicated via telephone regarding scheduling arrangements. The brief interaction focused on coordinating the President's calendar or logistical requirements. No significant policy decisions were reached during this short exchange.
An unidentified individual met with President Nixon in the Oval Office to discuss ambiguous personal or professional positioning. The brief and fragmented exchange centers on the speaker's uncertainty regarding Nixon's perspective or guidance on a specific course of action. No substantive policy decisions or actionable items were finalized during this interaction.