Nixon White House Tapes › Tape 845
Nixon White House Tape 845 (January 31, 1973)
13 conversations · Oval Office · about 3 hr 38 min of released audio
Featuring Nixon, Bull, Haldeman, Connally, Sato
President Nixon met with his aide, Stephen B. Bull, to review logistical details regarding upcoming White House events, including a dinner for Japanese Prime Minister Eisaku Sato and the swearing-in ceremony for Cabinet members. The discussion also addressed planning for a state dinner for King Hussein of Jordan, specifically concerning the selection of entertainment and the inclusion of campaign supporters. The meeting focused on administrative coordination to ensure the smooth execution of these high-profile official and social engagements.
President Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull to discuss administrative logistics and correspondence. Their discussion centered on determining the whereabouts of H.R. Haldeman and finalizing the appropriate salutation for a letter intended for heavyweight boxing champion George Foreman. The meeting concluded with Bull departing the Oval Office after addressing these routine operational matters.
President Nixon met with his aide, Stephen B. Bull, to coordinate administrative tasks within the Oval Office. The primary focus of the brief session was to manage the President's daily schedule and facilitate the recording of dictation tapes. No major policy developments occurred, as the conversation centered on internal logistics and workflow management.
President Nixon met with H. R. Haldeman and Stephen B. Bull to strategize on press relations and manage the administration's political image in the wake of the Vietnam peace settlement. The participants discussed handling media inquiries regarding amnesty, scheduling upcoming press conferences, and coordinating with Ronald Ziegler and Henry Kissinger to manage interviews with high-profile journalists like Barbara Walters. The discussion also touched upon internal party dynamics, specifically the prospects of John Connally and potential political shifts within the administration.
President Nixon met with Stephen B. Bull to review his upcoming schedule, specifically regarding meetings with Ted Stevens, Department of Housing and Urban Development officials, Henry Kissinger, and Japanese leadership. H. R. Haldeman joined briefly to further coordinate the President's calendar and synchronize Kissinger's own schedule with that of the President. The conversation concluded quickly after these logistical arrangements were established.
President Nixon met with former Japanese Prime Minister Eisaku Sato and his delegation to reflect on the strength of the U.S.-Japan alliance and the geopolitical significance of the recently negotiated Vietnam peace settlement. The participants emphasized the necessity of military and diplomatic strength to deter potential aggression and discussed the importance of maintaining international commitments to ensure global stability. Nixon underscored the personal nature of his relationship with Sato and highlighted the vital role that mutual trust and strong, unified alliances play in navigating relations with other global powers.
President Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull to review a tape recording of a previous conversation regarding a visit from Japanese Prime Minister Eisaku Sato. Following the playback, the pair engaged in a brief administrative review of the President's upcoming schedule, which included meetings with John B. Connally, John D. Ehrlichman, and Senator Ted Stevens. The discussion also addressed logistics for the recording of a radio message and meetings involving Charles W. Colson.
President Nixon met with David R. Young, Jr., George H. W. Bush, William E. Timmons, Thomas C. Korologos, Stephen B. Bull, and Senator Ted Stevens to discuss the upcoming Alaskan congressional election and potential candidacy options. The group reviewed campaign strategies, including the use of aviation for outreach and the political landscape regarding taxes, prices, and the Office of Economic Opportunity. The session also served as an opportunity for official photography and brief coordination on legislative matters involving Senator Stevens.
President Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull in the Oval Office to coordinate his daily administrative schedule. The discussion centered on upcoming appointments with key staff members, specifically Charles W. Colson and John D. Ehrlichman. The meeting concluded immediately following these logistical arrangements.
President Nixon met with Charles Colson and later John Ehrlichman to discuss media strategy, the administration's ongoing struggle with press relations, and managing the political fallout from the Watergate scandal. The participants reviewed the President's performance in recent press conferences and evaluated the benefits of more frequent televised appearances to bypass hostile media coverage and directly influence public opinion. They also addressed specific executive privilege concerns, including the A. Ernest Fitzgerald case, and explored strategies for handling upcoming interactions with figures like Edward Heath and John Connally.
President Nixon met with John B. Connally to discuss the growing severity of the U.S. energy crisis and its implications for national security and trade policy. Connally argued that the crisis—driven by supply shortages, rising prices, and foreign control of oil—requires a bold, centralized federal response, including the creation of an energy resources corporation and potential government intervention in overseas oil reserves. They further explored how this energy strategy could be leveraged to address broader trade deficits, particularly regarding Japan, and provide the President with stronger legislative authority to manage international market competition.
President Nixon met with John B. Connally to discuss domestic and international economic strategies, particularly focusing on trade and energy policies. The two analyzed the U.S. competitive position against Japan and Canada, and debated potential protectionist measures and the role of American corporations. Nixon also sought Connally's counsel on staffing key diplomatic positions and navigating political strategy, including Connally's potential switch to the Republican Party following the death of Lyndon B. Johnson.
President Nixon, H. R. Haldeman, and Stephen Bull met to discuss upcoming public appearances, including the National Prayer Breakfast and a potential press conference. Nixon expressed his intent to emphasize a silent prayer during the prayer breakfast rather than delivering a standard reconciliation speech, while also reviewing plans for a televised Q&A session. They additionally coordinated logistical details regarding an upcoming meeting with Henry Kissinger and the briefing materials Nixon required for his schedule.