Nixon White House Tapes › Tape 925
Nixon White House Tape 925 (May 22, 1973)
7 conversations · Oval Office · about 35 min of released audio
Featuring Nixon, Bull, Ziegler, Burger, United States Secret Service agents
President Nixon held a brief morning meeting in the Oval Office with an unidentified individual, during which Press Secretary Ronald L. Ziegler was also discussed. The discussion primarily focused on the President’s daily schedule and logistical arrangements for the upcoming period. No significant policy decisions were recorded during this brief administrative encounter.
President Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met to discuss the preparation status of pending administrative paperwork. Additionally, the President reviewed his upcoming schedule, specifically focusing on his movements regarding the Executive Office Building. The meeting concluded shortly thereafter with Bull exiting the Oval Office.
President Nixon and Ronald Ziegler met to strategize the White House's public relations response to the escalating Watergate scandal and the formation of the Ervin Committee. They discussed the necessity of releasing a substantive 'White Paper' to challenge negative press narratives and counter ongoing allegations against the administration. The President emphasized a need to pivot from a defensive stance toward an aggressive, unified platform to maintain public support and protect the integrity of the presidency.
President Nixon and Stephen B. Bull reviewed the President’s upcoming schedule, focusing on logistics for congressional meetings, receptions, and foreign leader visits. The discussion covered the simplification of arrival ceremonies for international dignitaries and the management of direct access protocols for telephone communications. They also finalized details for an upcoming presidential award ceremony and discussed Nixon’s preferences regarding his travel arrangements to Iceland, California, and various domestic retreats.
President Nixon met with Chief Justice Warren E. Burger for a brief exchange regarding the ongoing Watergate-related legal proceedings. Nixon expressed his concerns about the fairness of public trials, specifically referencing the impact of hearsay and the treatment of individuals like John Mitchell. The President also reflected on his administrative oversight, noting that he would have acted more decisively against overzealous subordinates had he been less focused on his presidential duties.
Secret Service agents and unidentified individuals met briefly in the Oval Office to receive administrative instructions regarding security protocols and the movement of files. The interaction primarily involved logistical coordination, including guidance on how to navigate the office and manage staff entry. The meeting concluded shortly after these operational directions were provided and the departure of the participants was facilitated.
President Nixon held a brief morning meeting with his personal secretary, Rose Mary Woods, and Nellie L. Yates in the Oval Office. The interaction primarily consisted of informal greetings and general movement within the office space. No substantive policy discussions or executive decisions were recorded during this brief encounter before the participants departed.