Nixon White House Tapes › Tape 861
Nixon White House Tape 861 (February 22, 1973)
22 conversations · Oval Office · about 1 hr 49 min of released audio
Featuring Nixon, Bull, Sanchez, Kissinger, Timmons
President Nixon consulted with the White House operator to facilitate an outgoing call. The brief exchange focused on establishing a connection with a specific, though unidentified, party. No further substantive policy matters were addressed during this transition.
President Nixon held a brief morning meeting in the Oval Office with an unidentified individual and his personal valet, Manolo Sanchez. The discussion centered on scheduling logistics, coordinated by Stephen B. Bull, and administrative tasks involving Rose Mary Woods. No significant policy decisions were recorded during this short interaction.
President Nixon met with Stephen B. Bull to coordinate administrative and social logistics, including scheduling breakfast meetings and relaying instructions to staff regarding telephone calls. The President finalized plans to attend a performance of the play "Irene" at the National Theater with First Lady Pat Nixon, emphasizing the importance of managing the associated publicity. Additionally, Nixon directed Bull to prioritize the prompt distribution of invitations to Republicans for an upcoming "Evening at the White House" event, specifically involving William E. Timmons and Senator Hugh Scott.
President Nixon and Henry Kissinger met to coordinate foreign policy strategies and manage domestic political optics regarding the Vietnam peace process and relations with the Soviet Union. The discussion centered on countering press and congressional opposition to administration policies in Southeast Asia, as well as planning logistics for an upcoming televised interview with Barbara Walters. Additionally, the pair strategized on managing upcoming meetings with international figures, including Soviet leader Leonid Brezhnev’s representatives and other foreign dignitaries, to ensure continued diplomatic momentum.
President Nixon met with his personal valet, Manolo Sanchez, in the Oval Office to receive refreshments. The conversation was informal and focused solely on domestic service duties rather than policy or administrative matters. No significant political decisions or historical developments were recorded during this brief interaction.
President Nixon met with his aide, Stephen B. Bull, to coordinate his upcoming daily schedule and manage personal logistics. The discussion focused on the appointments and movements of key individuals, specifically Rose Mary Woods, First Lady Pat Nixon, and Tricia Nixon Cox. No major policy decisions were reached, as the meeting was primarily administrative in nature to organize the President’s domestic and professional itinerary.
President Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull in the Oval Office to coordinate administrative scheduling. The primary focus of the meeting involved arranging a session between the President and John D. Ehrlichman. This interaction functioned as a routine logistical briefing to facilitate senior staff access and maintain the President's daily agenda.
President Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met to coordinate upcoming scheduling logistics, including meetings involving John Ehrlichman, H.R. Haldeman, and John Dean. The discussion focused on arrangements for presidential travel to Camp David, a scheduled meeting with George Shultz in the Executive Office Building, and the planning of a radio address. The participants also discussed coordinating a video conference, with the President reserving final decisions on his departure timeline for later.
President Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull in the Oval Office to discuss administrative or scheduling matters, possibly involving Franklin R. Gannon. Due to the limited nature of the record, the conversation appears to focus on routine White House operations and the coordination of personnel. No significant policy decisions or major developments are captured in the available transcript.
President Nixon met with his aide, Stephen B. Bull, to facilitate a discussion involving William E. Timmons. The brief interaction focused on coordinating administrative scheduling or legislative liaison efforts, as evidenced by the involvement of the Congressional relations lead. No substantive policy shifts were recorded during the exchange, which served primarily as a logistical point of contact for the President's staff.
President Nixon instructed William Timmons to send out invitations for White House events, specifically prioritizing Republicans for an upcoming worship service. The discussion also touched upon the inclusion of Senator William B. Saxbe, despite his past criticisms, as a signal of the administration's willingness to engage with those who disagree. Nixon asked Timmons to consult with Samuel L. Devine regarding potential concerns about Saxbe's attendance.
President Nixon and Press Secretary Ronald Ziegler met to review the public reception of Henry Kissinger’s recent press briefing regarding the release of U.S. prisoners in Vietnam and the establishment of liaison offices with the People's Republic of China. The pair also coordinated the President's upcoming attendance at the White House Correspondents Association dinner and his declination of an invitation to the Gridiron dinner. Finally, they discussed entertainment arrangements for White House events, specifically focusing on the involvement of Sammy Davis, Jr. and the potential participation of Sonny and Cher.
President Nixon met with his aide, Stephen B. Bull, to coordinate a scheduled meeting with attorney Charles S. Rhyne. The brief discussion served to manage the President's calendar and prepare for Rhyne's visit. No further substantive policy matters were addressed during this transitionary exchange.
President Nixon met with Charles S. Rhyne and a large group of individuals, including White House staff and representatives from various organizations. The primary discussions revolved around Rhyne's proposal for a National Institute of Justice Commission, focusing on the need for reform in the U.S. justice system, including legal education, police, and the prison system. They also touched upon international law, the role of the US in its development, and potential funding mechanisms. Later, the President participated in a photo session and received an honorary award from the Boy Scouts of America, who presented their annual report and highlighted their conservation and drug abuse prevention programs.
President Nixon met with D.C. Mayor Walter E. Washington, his family, and staff in the Oval Office to conduct a ceremonial swearing-in for the Mayor's third term. The President praised Washington's leadership, specifically highlighting improvements in city safety and the Mayor's diplomatic role in hosting international dignitaries. The participants also engaged in a photo session and exchanged lighthearted remarks about the upcoming Bicentennial and the Washington Redskins.
President Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met to coordinate logistics for upcoming White House events, including an 'Evening at the White House' entertainment program and various social receptions. They discussed potential guests, such as Apollo astronauts and Wallace Wade, as well as production details for musical performances featuring Irving Berlin and the Army Chorus. Additionally, Nixon provided specific instructions on how to handle incoming communications from returned prisoners of war and their families.
President Nixon met with his aide, Stephen B. Bull, to coordinate his daily schedule and manage upcoming appointments. The discussion focused on facilitating meetings involving key staff members, specifically H.R. Haldeman’s interaction with Anne L. Armstrong and a briefing with William E. Timmons. Bull was tasked with managing these logistical arrangements to ensure the President's scheduled commitments proceeded as planned.
President Nixon and General Brent Scowcroft discussed the positive reception to Scowcroft’s outreach calls to recently released prisoners of war (POWs) and their families. They addressed concerns regarding allegations that POW statements were government-programmed, with Scowcroft citing Defense Department official Roger Shields to refute these claims as unfounded. The two concluded that the public remained supportive of the administration's policy and that negative reports regarding the POWs were failing to gain traction.
President Nixon met with his staff and Secretary of State William P. Rogers to coordinate legislative strategy regarding White House social events and foreign policy initiatives. The discussion focused on managing congressional relations, particularly concerning aid to North Vietnam and the framing of the recent peace settlement, with Kissinger briefing the President on his recent press engagement. The group emphasized the need to build public and congressional support for reconstruction aid by drawing parallels to past U.S. efforts in Japan and Germany while navigating hostility from liberal critics.
President Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met to coordinate the logistical details of the President’s morning schedule and movement patterns within the White House. The conversation specifically addressed the timing of breakfast and the preferred route for the President’s departure through the building. Nixon finalized the decision to avoid a specific path, instructing Bull to adjust the departure protocol accordingly.
Stephen B. Bull met with unidentified individuals in the Oval Office to coordinate logistics and housekeeping matters. The brief discussion centered on cleaning the office space and reviewing the President’s upcoming schedule. No significant policy decisions were recorded during this routine administrative engagement.
This recording captures a brief, routine interaction between unidentified United States Secret Service agents within the Oval Office. Given the lack of substantive dialogue or clear policy discussion in the transcript, the exchange appears to represent standard administrative or security-related coordination. No significant decisions or developments are documented in this brief audio segment.