Nixon White House Tapes › Tape 874
Nixon White House Tape 874 (March 9, 1973)
29 conversations · Oval Office · about 2 hr 1 min of released audio
Featuring Nixon, Bull, Ziegler, Hart, Johnston
President Nixon initiated a brief communication via the White House operator to facilitate an outgoing call. This interaction served primarily as a logistical step to connect the President with another party. No substantive policy discussions or policy-related developments were recorded during this brief administrative exchange.
President Nixon met with aide Stephen B. Bull to coordinate his daily schedule and manage upcoming administrative tasks. The discussion focused on logistical arrangements for presidential speeches on crime and drugs, as well as the scheduling of meetings involving cabinet members and the Cost of Living Council. Additionally, the pair addressed appointments with White House Fellows and members of Congress, with the President emphasizing the need for efficiency in managing his time and personal interactions.
President Nixon held a brief, informal exchange with a White House operator regarding the logistics of managing his communications. The discussion centered on the timing of relayed messages, specifically addressing a notification that arrived during the late night hours. No major policy decisions were made, as the interaction focused primarily on operational administrative procedures.
President Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull to review and refine the day's schedule of appointments and media obligations. The discussion focused on coordinating the logistics for several high-level meetings, including sessions with Federal Regional Council Chairmen, the Cabinet, and the White House Photographers Association. Nixon also addressed potential adjustments to his availability, expressing uncertainty regarding his ability to attend certain commitments due to competing priorities.
President Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met to discuss administrative protocols and the logistics of upcoming White House meetings. The discussion centered on establishing proper procedures for scheduling, specifically focusing on the hierarchical distinctions between staff assistants and officers. Nixon sought to clarify attendee protocols involving senior aides like H. R. Haldeman and John D. Ehrlichman to streamline executive operations.
President Nixon summoned Stephen B. Bull to the Oval Office for a private administrative meeting. While specific details of the discussion remain undocumented due to the lack of a transcript, the interaction served as a formal briefing or request for action initiated by the President. Bull departed shortly after the meeting concluded, following Nixon’s directives.
President Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull to review and coordinate the President's upcoming schedule. The discussion centered on logistics for the Federal Regional Council Chairmen's meeting, specifically addressing how Roy L. Ash would handle the announcement regarding the President's attendance. This interaction served to finalize administrative preparations and public messaging for the President’s appearances.
President Nixon and Press Secretary Ronald Ziegler met to coordinate logistics for an upcoming radio address and discuss the administration's public messaging strategy. They reviewed the presentation of economic policy, including the roles of Herbert Stein and John Ehrlichman, while evaluating the media impact of recent Watergate-related allegations against Donald Segretti. The participants concluded that television coverage of the Segretti controversy was less prominent than reports on food prices, prompting discussions on how to better manage press narratives.
President Nixon met with Stephen B. Bull to coordinate the finalization of a speech addressing crime and drug policy. The discussion focused on John D. Ehrlichman’s edits and the urgency of meeting a deadline for the President’s signature. The brief meeting concluded after an unidentified individual joined the group to discuss logistics regarding the President’s schedule and location.
President Nixon met with RNC Chair George H.W. Bush and Janet J. Johnston to discuss Republican Party strategy, personnel, and upcoming electoral goals. They reviewed internal leadership races, specifically addressing tensions between Clarence J. Brown and Robert H. Michel, and discussed the President's stance on intervening in internal party contests. Additionally, the group strategized on recruitment, focusing on potential party-switching candidates in Virginia and the broader political implications of recruiting high-profile figures like John Connally to the Republican cause.
President Nixon met with the group of outgoing White House Fellows to discuss their experiences, the value of their tenure, and the broader responsibilities of public service. During the session, he emphasized the critical relationship between a strong domestic economy and effective foreign policy while advocating for the divestiture of federal power to state and local governments. Nixon concluded by encouraging the Fellows to pursue careers in government, stressing the need for competent and responsible leadership at all levels.
President Nixon met with departing U.S. Ambassador to France John N. Irwin II and General Brent Scowcroft to discuss Irwin's mission and the strategic importance of U.S.-French relations. Nixon emphasized his desire for close personal and political cooperation with French President Georges Pompidou, particularly regarding East-West relations, global economic stability, and the inclusion of Japan in international consultations. The President underscored his commitment to strengthening alliances following breakthroughs with the USSR and China, tasking Irwin with conveying high-level American respect for French leadership and intellect.
President Nixon met with an unknown individual and later Stephen B. Bull to coordinate administrative tasks and logistical planning. Discussions centered on the President's upcoming schedule, including appointments and a potential meeting with Secretary of State William P. Rogers, as well as the finalization of a speech regarding crime and drug abuse. Specific action items included clearing the President's Monday schedule and reviewing the final draft of the law enforcement address.
President Nixon held a brief, informal meeting with an unidentified individual in the Oval Office. The conversation involved scheduling concerns and personnel coordination, specifically touching upon the activities of Press Secretary Ronald L. Ziegler and advisor John D. Ehrlichman. The discussion focused primarily on managing upcoming press briefings and internal administrative arrangements.
President Nixon consulted with his aide Stephen B. Bull regarding the content and preparation of an upcoming presidential speech. The discussion focused specifically on the inclusion of additional remarks concerning law enforcement officers. This exchange highlights the administration's strategic emphasis on messaging related to domestic policy and public order.
President Nixon and Stephen B. Bull coordinated scheduling logistics for an upcoming meeting with Secretary of State William P. Rogers, with Henry Kissinger also under consideration. The discussion focused on finalizing a time slot between 2:00 and 2:30 PM, while briefly touching upon golf arrangements and potential delays concerning the Cost of Living Council. Bull was tasked with confirming the logistics to ensure the meeting proceeded as planned.
President Nixon held a brief, routine administrative exchange with a White House operator. The conversation functioned as a standard telecommunications check, primarily involving instructions for placing or managing a specific call. No substantive policy discussions or significant political developments occurred during this brief contact.
President Richard Nixon met with his personal aide, Stephen B. Bull, for a brief administrative interaction in the Oval Office. The discussion served as a logistical transition point, linking directly to a subsequent, more substantive meeting recorded under conversation number 37-67. No major policy decisions or significant developments occurred during this brief exchange.
President Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met to review and revise the text of an upcoming speech concerning law enforcement policy. The discussion focused on substantive edits, including the removal of references to the assault of police officers and the addition of material distinguishing federal jurisdiction from local authority. Specifically, they debated the comparison between federal officers and prison guards, with Nixon directing Bull to consult David R. Gergen for further clarification.
President Nixon met with an unidentified woman in the Oval Office to provide instructions regarding a law enforcement-related speech. The discussion focused on specific requirements for the typing of the document. The meeting concluded after these administrative directives were issued.
President Nixon met with Ronald Ziegler and Stephen Bull to coordinate administration messaging on several fronts, including Watergate, upcoming legislative priorities, and public relations strategies. They discussed maintaining a strategy of silence regarding Watergate while preparing a televised address to highlight domestic policy, specifically mandatory drug penalties and law enforcement support. Additionally, they planned the optics and scheduling for an upcoming meeting with Secretary of State William Rogers to project a focus on peace and international affairs.
President Nixon met with an unknown female staff member to review and edit drafts of an upcoming speech and press conference materials. The discussion focused on the administrative handling of these documents, including necessary revisions and their subsequent distribution. The conversation concluded with the President finalizing the logistics for the preparation of these official texts.
President Nixon met with an unidentified woman in the Oval Office to facilitate the review and distribution of speech materials. Their discussion focused on the preparation and handling of physical copies of a forthcoming address, specifically addressing plans for its television broadcast. The meeting concluded after the transfer of these documents was finalized.
President Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull to finalize a television address concerning federal law enforcement initiatives. The discussion centered on reviewing and incorporating the President's specific handwritten edits into the draft speech. Bull was tasked with ensuring these revisions were properly integrated into the final typed manuscript for the upcoming broadcast.
President Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull to review and refine a draft of an upcoming speech. The discussion centered on specific revisions to the text and coordination regarding the logistics of the television taping for the address. Ultimately, the President provided his formal approval of the document to finalize the preparations.
President Nixon met with his personal secretary, Rose Mary Woods, and an unidentified individual to coordinate administrative tasks and White House social functions. The discussion focused on managing guest lists for upcoming state dinners—specifically for Italian Prime Minister Giulio Andreotti and potential events for Leonid Brezhnev—while balancing the inclusion of key political contributors and various ethnic groups. Additionally, Nixon addressed scheduling matters, personal correspondence, and the importance of securing high-quality entertainment for these high-profile social events.
President Nixon held a brief, private meeting with an unidentified individual in the Oval Office. The record indicates the session included only the service of refreshments, with no substantive policy or political discussions documented. The encounter concluded without any recorded developments or action items.
Two United States Secret Service agents met in the Oval Office to discuss operational or security-related matters. The conversation was brief and administrative in nature, concluding with a departure. No major policy decisions or substantive political discussions were recorded during this exchange.
Two unidentified individuals met in the Oval Office to coordinate logistical arrangements for an upcoming session at the Executive Office Building. The brief discussion focused on necessary preparations and setup requirements for the event. The meeting concluded with a mutual exchange of pleasantries.