Nixon White House Tapes › Tape 852
Nixon White House Tape 852 (February 7, 1973)
20 conversations · Oval Office · about 4 hr 32 min of released audio
Featuring Nixon, Bull, Sanchez, White House photographer, Ehrlichman
President Nixon met with his personal aide, Stephen B. Bull, to discuss administrative logistics regarding the President’s daily agenda. The primary focus of the brief interaction was the scheduling of an upcoming appointment. Nixon concluded the discussion by finalizing plans to call an unidentified individual the following day.
President Richard M. Nixon met with his valet, Manolo Sanchez, in the Oval Office to receive personal service. The brief encounter focused on the routine provision of refreshments, specifically coffee, for the President. No policy matters or significant administrative decisions were addressed during this interaction.
President Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull to coordinate the scheduling of Henry Kissinger. The discussion focused on finalizing the logistics and timing for Kissinger’s upcoming appointments. Bull acted to ensure that the meeting arrangements were properly facilitated according to the President's instructions.
President Nixon met with his personal aide, Stephen B. Bull, to discuss administrative logistics. The brief consultation focused primarily on the travel arrangements and scheduling for National Security Advisor Henry A. Kissinger. No further policy developments were recorded during this short appointment.
President Nixon and Henry Kissinger met to discuss strategy for Kissinger’s upcoming trip to Hanoi and the People’s Republic of China, as well as the ongoing effort to secure economic aid for North Vietnam. They addressed the necessity of managing Congressional resistance by emphasizing international participation in reconstruction funds and agreed on a firm, controlled approach toward critics and foreign leaders like Indira Gandhi. Nixon also expressed a desire to pivot his administration’s public focus toward a new diplomatic initiative for Europe once the Vietnam settlement was finalized.
President Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met to coordinate the President's upcoming schedule and administrative tasks. The discussion primarily centered on arranging a meeting with John D. Ehrlichman and finalizing the text of a scheduled radio address. Bull requested additional time to complete his work on the speech, which Nixon granted before concluding the brief exchange.
President Nixon met with H. R. Haldeman and John Ehrlichman to discuss a wide-ranging agenda, primarily focusing on managing the political fallout from international monetary policy, specifically dollar devaluation, and navigating complex economic and tax legislation with Congressional leadership. The group addressed the President's upcoming schedule, including a potential trip to California, while strategizing on how to handle the escalating Watergate investigations and the role of executive privilege. Throughout the discussion, Nixon emphasized the need for a more proactive and coordinated public relations strategy to counter Congressional opposition and maintain leverage on domestic spending initiatives.
President Nixon met with aide Stephen B. Bull to coordinate upcoming logistical and scheduling details for the White House. The discussion focused on managing staff departures, arranging meetings with families, and organizing the distribution of presidential gifts such as ash trays and tie clasps. Nixon specifically instructed Bull to prioritize the processing of official photographs for visitors and staff.
President Nixon met with Wallace B. Henley and his family in the Oval Office to express personal appreciation for Henley's service and the support received from the Birmingham News. The session included formal photographs and a brief discussion regarding the Henley family's background and their connection to the administration. Nixon concluded the meeting by presenting the family with presidential gifts before transitioning to discuss his upcoming schedule with Stephen B. Bull.
President Nixon met with J. Roy Goodearle and his family, accompanied by Stephen B. Bull, for a brief social visit and photo opportunity in the Oval Office. The President expressed appreciation for the family's past support during his 1960 and 1962 campaigns and presented them with commemorative presidential ashtrays. The meeting concluded with light conversation regarding their future endeavors and the President's upcoming schedule.
President Nixon met with E. Pendleton James and his family to bid them farewell as they prepared to return to California. During the brief meeting, the President expressed his appreciation for James's service within the administration and discussed the family's future in the Palos Verdes area. The encounter concluded with a formal photo session and the presentation of presidential mementos to the family.
President Nixon met with Patrick and Mrs. O'Donnell, accompanied by photographer W. Richard Howard, for a brief social meeting and photo opportunity in the Oval Office. The discussion centered on Patrick O'Donnell's recent legal work with Charles Colson's staff and his positive experience serving in the administration. Nixon expressed appreciation for O'Donnell's service and exchanged pleasantries regarding the couple's personal life and future plans.
President Nixon, Stephen B. Bull, and Manolo Sanchez discuss administrative logistics regarding meeting durations and scheduling protocols for congressional visitors. The President emphasizes managing meeting lengths—specifically for members of Congress who prioritize brief interactions—to ensure efficient use of his time. Nixon directs Bull to arrange a 3:00 p.m. meeting with John T. Dunlop at the Executive Office Building, tasking him with coordinating the setup for that session.
President Nixon met with John T. Dunlop and several senior administration officials to formalize Dunlop’s appointment as the new chair of the Cost of Living Council. The discussion centered on the challenges of implementing Phase III of the administration's economic policy, specifically emphasizing the necessity of fiscal restraint and cooperation from labor and management to combat inflation. Nixon expressed his confidence in Dunlop’s unique ability to bridge the gap between business and labor interests to stabilize food prices and the broader economy.
President Nixon met with George Shultz, John Ehrlichman, and Wilbur Mills to coordinate the administration's legislative strategy regarding tax reform, foreign trade, and energy policy. The discussion focused on establishing a bipartisan approach to these initiatives, with Nixon emphasizing the need for political cooperation to advance key priorities like energy independence and trade negotiations while avoiding overly contentious tax reform proposals. The participants agreed on the importance of consulting with congressional leadership to ensure bipartisan support for upcoming legislative packages and discussed leveraging presidential bargaining authority in international trade and monetary affairs.
President Nixon met briefly with his valet, Manolo Sanchez, in the Oval Office to facilitate his departure from the workspace. The primary focus of this short interaction was the President retrieving his coat. The meeting concluded immediately as the President prepared to leave the office.
President Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull to coordinate a visit to Alice Roosevelt Longworth. The discussion centered on selecting an appropriate gift for the former first daughter. No significant policy decisions were reached during this brief logistical encounter.
President Nixon and unidentified individuals discuss reports regarding a violent incident involving a fatality on the street. The participants express skepticism regarding the veracity of the claim and deliberate on the uncertainty surrounding an unspecified duration of time or event. No further context is provided, leaving the nature of the event and the identities of the speakers unclear.
President Nixon met with his valet, Manolo Sanchez, in the Oval Office to discuss administrative logistics regarding the President's daily schedule. The brief conversation focused on the handling of materials, specifically involving a briefcase. No further policy or significant political developments were recorded during this interaction.
An unidentified man and woman met in the Oval Office to coordinate a departure or transition involving personnel. The participants briefly discussed the logistics of opening a door to facilitate their exit and noted the presence of a crowd outside. The conversation concludes abruptly as the individuals prioritize moving away from the immediate area.