Nixon White House Tapes › Tape 91
Nixon White House Tape 91 (February 17, 1972)
5 conversations · Cabinet Room · about 53 min of released audio
Featuring White House tour group, Nixon, Agnew, Rogers, Mansfield
President Nixon met with a bipartisan group of Congressional leaders to discuss his upcoming historic trip to the People's Republic of China. The President sought to build support for the mission, briefing the group on communication protocols with Peking and his strategy for managing the international and domestic implications of the visit. The discussion emphasized the goal of establishing a new dialogue with the PRC to foster long-term global stability and balance regional power dynamics.
An unidentified tour guide leads a group through the Cabinet Room, providing brief commentary on the space's history and former occupants. The guide notes changes made to the room's appearance following the tenure of President Lyndon B. Johnson and mentions various political subjects. The exchange concludes after a brief, largely unintelligible discussion involving the visitors.
An unidentified individual conducted a guided tour for visitors inside the White House Cabinet Room. The guide provided historical context regarding the room's function, specifically highlighting the seating arrangements for the President and Cabinet members. The discussion touched upon the legacies of former presidents and key political figures who previously occupied the space.
An unidentified guide leads a tour group through the Cabinet Room, providing historical context on the room's significance and interior features. The discussion focuses on prominent artifacts, including portraits of past presidents, the Cabinet table, and the specific seating arrangements used by individuals such as Lyndon B. Johnson and current staff members. No policy decisions were made during this brief informational session.
An unidentified guide leads a tour group through the White House Cabinet Room, providing historical and procedural information. The discussion covers the physical layout of the room, including the conference table and designated seating for cabinet members and congressional leadership. The guide also highlights specific portraiture on display, including paintings of past presidents such as Dwight D. Eisenhower and Theodore Roosevelt.