Nixon White House Tapes › Tape 846
Nixon White House Tape 846 (February 1, 1973)
18 conversations · Oval Office · about 4 hr 22 min of released audio
Featuring Nixon, Bull, Kissinger, Sanchez, Ziegler
President Nixon met with his personal aide, Stephen B. Bull, to discuss administrative logistics and the President's upcoming schedule. The conversation focused on managing potential meetings, specifically regarding Henry A. Kissinger. No major policy decisions were recorded during this brief scheduling update.
President Nixon and Henry Kissinger met to coordinate strategy for upcoming diplomatic engagements, including meetings with British Prime Minister Edward Heath and potential high-level discussions regarding the Middle East, the Soviet Union, and China. They discussed managing economic tensions with Europe, timing future summits to maximize leverage, and maintaining a strategic approach to sensitive issues like Taiwan and nuclear treaties. The conversation also included logistical planning for Kissinger’s upcoming international travel and adjustments to the President's schedule to facilitate these diplomatic goals.
President Nixon, First Lady Pat Nixon, and Manolo Sanchez met in the Oval Office to coordinate logistics for the upcoming arrival ceremony for British Prime Minister Edward Heath. The discussion included brief administrative details regarding the ceremony's arrangement and the positioning of Lady Cromer. The participants also engaged in informal conversation regarding the selection and placement of a new chair within the Oval Office decor.
President Nixon met with British Prime Minister Edward Heath, accompanied by Henry Kissinger and Sir Burke Trend, to discuss international diplomacy and foreign policy objectives. The discussion focused on the recent Vietnam settlement, including the status of Cambodia and Laos, the importance of US reliability as an ally, and the complexities of managing relations with the Soviet Union and China. The participants also touched upon Commonwealth affairs, Indian subcontinent tensions, and the domestic challenges surrounding the intake of Ugandan Asian refugees in Great Britain.
An unidentified speaker briefly mentions that an unspecified group is targeting an individual referred to as "Susie." The conversation lacks further context, ending abruptly as the participants depart the Oval Office after only two minutes. Due to the minimal content and ambiguous subjects, no policy decisions or substantive actions were recorded during this exchange.
President Nixon met with Ronald Ziegler and Henry Kissinger to strategize on managing press relations and public perception following the recent Vietnam settlement. The discussion focused on reinforcing the President’s tough, decisive image, countering critics of his stance on amnesty, and maximizing the effectiveness of Kissinger’s upcoming television appearances. They finalized a scheduling adjustment for Kissinger to ensure he could fulfill his media obligations while remaining available for a critical upcoming meeting with British Prime Minister Edward Heath.
President Nixon and aide Stephen B. Bull discussed the 22nd anniversary of Rose Mary Woods’s employment at the White House. Bull brought the milestone to the President's attention to ensure appropriate recognition. The President subsequently issued instructions regarding the arrival of staff, including Woods, for a meeting.
President Nixon and Rose Mary Woods met to review upcoming social schedules, including guest lists for an upcoming state dinner for Edward Heath and plans for future White House entertainment. The conversation also touched upon public reaction to the recent Vietnam settlement and the President's firm stance against granting amnesty to those who avoided service. Additionally, the two discussed the President's personal health regimen, specifically referencing his interest in blood chemistry and medical advice regarding his diet and stress management.
President Nixon met with Stephen B. Bull and Rose Mary Woods to coordinate final arrangements for upcoming social events, including a dinner at Camp David and a State dinner. The discussion focused on fine-tuning guest lists, managing seating arrangements at round tables to facilitate mingling, and selecting appropriate menu items and entertainment. Nixon specifically directed the staff to ensure Cabinet secretaries and other key officials were integrated into the events to foster better professional and social relations.
President Nixon met with his personal valet, Manolo Sanchez, to discuss the logistics of his midday meal. The primary focus of the conversation was finalizing the President's lunch order, specifically his preference for salmon accompanied by lemon and tomato. No substantive policy or administrative matters were addressed during this brief interaction.
President Nixon and H.R. Haldeman discussed the President's upcoming schedule, including the visit of British Prime Minister Edward Heath and preparations for the National Prayer Breakfast. They reviewed the President's remarks for the breakfast, noting Senator Hatfield's lack of applause and comparing the event's promotion to other major national events. The conversation also touched on press coverage of the Vietnam settlement, particularly the "peace with honor" aspect, and Henry Kissinger's upcoming television interview.
An unidentified participant met with President Nixon in the Oval Office to briefly discuss the dissemination of specific documents or materials. The conversation centered on a scheduled distribution process, with the President confirming that the items would be released the following day. No other substantive policy or political discussions were recorded during this brief interaction.
President Nixon met with his personal aide, Stephen B. Bull, for a brief administrative consultation. The discussion centered on matters regarding the President’s daily schedule and logistical planning. No significant policy decisions or major developments were recorded during this one-minute exchange.
President Nixon consulted with the White House operator to verify the current local time. This brief interaction served a purely administrative purpose to ensure the accuracy of the official record. No further policy or personnel matters were discussed during this exchange.
President Nixon and John Ehrlichman met to discuss the logistics of an upcoming meeting with the Executive Committee of the Republican Governors, specifically focusing on how to elevate the status of Kenneth R. Cole, Jr. within the administration. They also reviewed recent political events, including a critique of Speaker Carl B. Albert's performance at a Time magazine anniversary dinner compared to the more favorable impression made by Gerald R. Ford. Finally, they briefly touched on perceived slights by Senator Mark O. Hatfield during a recent presidential breakfast event.
President Nixon met with a delegation of Republican governors and RNC Chairman George H.W. Bush to coordinate political strategy and intergovernmental communication ahead of the 1974 election cycle. The discussion focused on candidate recruitment, the necessity of professionalizing campaign research, and the need for a more centralized liaison process between state executives and the White House. To improve responsiveness, Nixon established a new procedure for governors to channel their requests directly through Kenneth Cole, Jr., bypassing the Vice President's office to ensure more efficient policy coordination.
President Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull to coordinate the scheduling of upcoming diplomatic engagements. The brief discussion focused on arranging meetings with National Security Advisor Henry Kissinger and British Prime Minister Edward R. G. Heath. The encounter concluded quickly after the necessary logistical details regarding these high-level visits were addressed.
President Nixon and Henry Kissinger coordinate a follow-up meeting to address European-American economic relations. They reach a consensus to include Treasury Secretary George Shultz in these discussions, noting his proximity within the building. The participants finalize plans to relocate the meeting to another office to facilitate a more productive environment.