Nixon White House Tapes › Tape 843
Nixon White House Tape 843 (January 26, 1973)
16 conversations · Oval Office · about 1 hr 27 min of released audio
Featuring Nixon, Bull, Haldeman, Sanchez, Acker
President Nixon and his valet, Manolo Sanchez, briefly met in the Oval Office to coordinate the President's immediate morning schedule. The discussion focused on upcoming administrative arrangements involving Marjorie P. Acker and personal secretary Rose Mary Woods. The meeting concluded quickly with the President preparing to depart for an on-site appearance.
President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman met to coordinate logistics for upcoming White House events, including state dinners for foreign leaders and the management of Congressional guest lists. They discussed the protocol for hosting high-profile figures such as King Hussein of Jordan and Edward Heath, while addressing the need to balance traditional rank with a desire to broaden the invitation list to include new members. Additionally, they reviewed administrative staffing issues at the Department of Labor and strategies for ensuring positive press coverage regarding the Vietnam settlement.
President Nixon and Stephen B. Bull reviewed the day's upcoming schedule, focusing on a bill signing ceremony involving Caspar Weinberger and photo opportunities. Nixon provided specific instructions regarding the recipients of ceremonial pens and limited the scope of media coverage for meetings with Congressional and Republican leaders. The conversation concluded with Nixon emphasizing his preference for maintaining a controlled and streamlined public relations strategy for the day.
President Nixon and Ronald Ziegler discussed logistical arrangements for the upcoming 1974 budget presentation and addressed a pending Time Magazine inquiry regarding the commutation of Angelo De Carlo's prison sentence. Ziegler sought to clarify that the commutation was based on compassionate health grounds, denying any political influence from Vice President Agnew or Frank Sinatra. They also strategized on managing media relations, focusing on how Henry Kissinger should handle television interviews to ensure he properly credits the President's role in Vietnam negotiations.
President Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull to coordinate his morning agenda. The discussion focused on finalizing the logistics for upcoming meetings with Republican Congressional leaders, specifically involving John G. Tower, John J. Rhodes, and Roy L. Ash. No significant policy decisions were recorded during this brief scheduling synchronization.
President Nixon met with Stephen B. Bull to coordinate the scheduling of upcoming meetings and social engagements. The discussion focused on arrangements for Henry Kissinger, Indonesian Foreign Minister Adam Malik, and visiting dignitaries, including Eisaku Sato and King Hussein of Jordan. Bull sought clarification on specific logistical protocols and instructions regarding the President's public appearances and reception requirements.
President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman met to coordinate communication strategies regarding the 1974 federal budget and manage the President’s increasingly demanding schedule. They discussed drafting a letter to Republican members of Congress to promote the administration’s fiscal agenda and debated the logistics of high-level meetings, specifically regarding POW/MIA families and Republican leadership. Additionally, the pair touched upon the potential role of George H.W. Bush in the administration and the need to streamline presidential engagements to improve efficiency.
President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman met to strategize on managing Congressional resolutions to prevent unwanted legislative outcomes. The pair consulted with Stephen B. Bull regarding the President's schedule and the coordination of specific Senate resolutions. They tasked staff with gathering further congressional input by 11:00 a.m. to ensure the administration's objectives were properly positioned in the House and Senate.
President Nixon met with Phyllis Galanti, Darlene Sadler, and Helene Knapp, representatives of the National League of Families of American Prisoners of War and Missing in Action in Southeast Asia. The brief meeting centered on the plight of American servicemen held captive or missing during the Vietnam War. No substantive policy decisions were recorded during this short interaction.
President Nixon and John Ehrlichman discuss political strategy regarding the 1974 budget and the congressional confirmation of Peter M. Flanigan. They deliberate on press messaging to leverage opposition against potential tax increases and review the responsiveness of Democratic leaders like Wilbur Mills to the administration's firm fiscal stance. Additionally, the President briefly addresses administrative scheduling with Stephen B. Bull regarding upcoming meetings, including sessions with POW wives.
President Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull in the Oval Office to discuss scheduling matters. The primary focus of the brief conversation was the arrangements for a meeting with Adam Malik. No further significant developments or policy decisions were recorded during this session.
President Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull in the Oval Office to coordinate his daily schedule and upcoming engagements. The brief discussion focused on administrative logistics regarding meetings with William E. Timmons and Indonesian Foreign Minister Adam Malik. No major policy decisions were recorded during this brief scheduling review.
President Nixon met with William E. Timmons, Rose Mary Woods, and Stephen B. Bull to discuss the administration's strategy regarding the 1974 budget, potential tax increases, and congressional relations. The participants reviewed the successful passage of a recent congressional resolution and coordinated the distribution of the President’s upcoming radio speech to Republican allies. Additionally, the group addressed logistical arrangements for upcoming state dinners, specifically focusing on managing guest lists and seating configurations to better accommodate political figures like Senator Hugh Scott.
President Nixon, Henry Kissinger, and Indonesian Foreign Minister Adam Malik met to discuss the positive international reaction to the recently signed Vietnam peace agreement. The participants reviewed favorable responses from various global powers and the perceived strengthening of Nixon's political position. Additionally, the group touched upon the strategic importance of Indonesia and Southeast Asia, with Nixon emphasizing a commitment to continued economic and geopolitical cooperation.
President Nixon held an undocumented meeting with unidentified individuals in the Oval Office. Due to the lack of available transcripts or descriptive logs, the specific subject matter, policy objectives, and potential action items discussed during this encounter remain historically ambiguous. The recording serves as a placeholder for an interaction between the President and unknown guests whose identities and agenda were not captured or preserved in the official record.
Stephen B. Bull met with an unidentified individual in the Oval Office to discuss the arrangement and organization of items within the cabinet. The participants also briefly touched upon administrative procedures and potential scheduling needs. No significant policy or political decisions were recorded during this brief logistical exchange.