Nixon White House Tapes › Tape 926
Nixon White House Tape 926 (May 23, 1973)
21 conversations · Oval Office · about 1 hr 49 min of released audio
Featuring Nixon, White House photographer, Members of the press, Woods, Baroody
President Nixon met with an unidentified individual in the Oval Office to coordinate his daily schedule and upcoming staff interactions. The discussion focused on logistics involving Press Secretary Ronald L. Ziegler, Republican National Committee Chairman George H.W. Bush, and congressional liaison William E. Timmons. The conversation served to organize the President's immediate agenda and determine the availability and location of staff members like Stephen B. Bull.
President Nixon met with Ronald Ziegler to strategize the White House's public response to the escalating Watergate investigation and the recent release of a "White Paper." The discussion focused heavily on refining the narrative regarding the President's awareness of "hush money" payments and the timing of his knowledge of the cover-up, specifically pinning the start of his personal investigation to his March 21 conversation with John Dean. Nixon also emphasized distancing the administration from illegal activities by characterizing his own previous actions—such as discussions regarding the CIA—as efforts to protect national security rather than to facilitate a cover-up.
This brief, unidentified interaction in the Oval Office involves discussions regarding the status of an unspecified item. Due to the lack of available transcripts or participant identification, the specific context and potential action items remain indeterminate. The recording session concluded abruptly, leaving the subject matter unresolved in the historical record.
President Nixon and Alexander Haig met to strategize on managing the ongoing Watergate scandal, specifically focusing on the White House's public relations response through the release of statements and "White Papers." The conversation centered on discrediting testimony from John Dean, reframing the "plumbers" unit activities as national security necessities, and consolidating a strong defensive posture to prevent panic within the administration. Additionally, they discussed shifting personnel roles, including the appointment of Bryce Harlow to manage Congressional relations and political matters to insulate the President, and coordinating the White House response with other officials.
President Nixon met with his personal secretary, Rose Mary Woods, to discuss the ongoing fallout from the Watergate scandal and manage public perception of his administration. They reviewed sensitive matters regarding fundraising efforts by Tom A. Pappas, the potential involvement of John W. Dean III, and the President's desire to clarify that no illicit discussions took place. The conversation also touched upon the President’s political standing, the impact of congressional inquiries, and the strategic importance of highlighting public support to counter the negative narrative surrounding the White House.
President Nixon held an Oval Office meeting with an unidentified individual, the substance of which remains unrecorded in official transcripts. The interaction, noted only for the provision of refreshments, concludes without documented evidence of substantive policy discussions or specific administrative actions. Consequently, the meeting's purpose and any potential decisions resulting from the exchange are currently unknown to historical researchers.
President Nixon met with an unidentified individual to discuss adjustments to his official daily schedule. The conversation focused specifically on shifting his planned engagements between Mint Director Mary T. Brooks and a representative from the American Legion. No further details regarding the substantive outcome of this scheduling revision were recorded.
President Nixon met with an unidentified individual in the Oval Office to discuss matters related to his official schedule and the administrative duties of his personal secretary, Rose Mary Woods. The discussion focused on logistical coordination and the management of the President's upcoming appointments. No significant policy decisions or further actions were recorded beyond the brief administrative review.
President Nixon met with Director of the Mint Mary T. Brooks, Rose Mary Woods, and members of the press to formally receive his official commemorative medal. During the brief exchange, Brooks presented the new medal design to the President before the group departed. An unidentified man subsequently entered the Oval Office to briefly discuss the President's upcoming schedule and a visit from his barber.
President Nixon held a brief, two-minute meeting in the Oval Office with an unidentified individual, who was likely associated with the office of William J. Baroody, Jr. Due to the lack of a transcript and the extremely short duration of the encounter, no specific policy decisions or substantive topics were recorded. This interaction remains a brief, undocumented entry in the President's daily schedule.
President Nixon met with an unidentified individual to discuss matters pertaining to his official schedule and upcoming engagements. The brief exchange centered on potential meetings with key political figures, including Robert J. Dole, William E. Timmons, and George H.W. Bush. The conversation served primarily as a logistical check-in regarding the President's immediate administrative agenda.
President Nixon met with Thomas R. Moore, Thomas S. Kleppe, and William J. Baroody, Jr. in the Oval Office for a brief, ceremonial engagement. The session included formal introductions, a photo opportunity with members of the press, and the presentation of presidential gifts, including cufflinks and a portrait. The participants also facilitated the delivery of an eight-page statement during the meeting.
President Nixon met with an unidentified individual to coordinate logistical details regarding his upcoming schedule. The discussion centered on an American Legion award presentation involving Senator Jacob K. Javits. The participants finalized arrangements for accompanying press coverage and the required official photography session.
President Nixon met with Senator Jacob Javits and a delegation of associates to receive the Robert L. Hague Merchant Marine Achievement Award and commemorate the Merchant Marine Act of 1970. The participants briefly discussed Javits’s long-standing relationship with the President, mutual acquaintances such as Ben Javits and Spyros Skouras, and the President's upcoming diplomatic engagements. The meeting concluded after a brief exchange regarding scheduling and administrative priorities.
President Nixon met with an unidentified individual in the Oval Office for a brief, six-minute discussion. The interaction primarily involved the removal of refreshments from the room. No substantive policy matters or significant historical developments were captured in the available documentation of this exchange.
President Nixon met with an unknown individual to coordinate administrative tasks within the Oval Office. The discussion primarily involved managing the President’s schedule, specifically regarding upcoming meetings with Robert J. Dole and Press Secretary Ronald L. Ziegler. Additionally, they addressed the placement of a decorative vase gifted by Leonid Brezhnev, confirming its integration into the office decor.
President Nixon met with Nellie L. Yates in the Oval Office for a brief social interaction. Their discussion included an exchange regarding a note and a statement, as well as a short conversation about the age of Yates's niece. The meeting concluded quickly without any record of significant policy decisions or official action items.
President Nixon met with Robert Dole, George H. W. Bush, and William Timmons to coordinate a unified Republican defense regarding the Watergate scandal and its impact on the administration. The participants discussed strategies to shift the public narrative by emphasizing national security concerns and separating the President from the actions of subordinates like John Dean. Additionally, the group addressed the Alaska Pipeline Bill, upcoming foreign state visits, and potential future political roles for Dole.
President Nixon met with an unidentified individual to discuss a briefing involving White House Press Secretary Ronald L. Ziegler. The conversation centered on the scheduling and content of this briefing, specifically regarding the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). No definitive policy decisions were recorded during this brief administrative exchange.
President Nixon met with an unknown individual to coordinate the timing and logistics of an upcoming briefing involving Press Secretary Ronald L. Ziegler. The discussion centered on determining the expected duration of the session and managing the President’s schedule at the Executive Office Building. No major policy decisions were reached, as the conversation focused exclusively on administrative scheduling adjustments.
An unidentified man and woman met in the Oval Office to discuss an object placed on the President’s desk. The recording concludes immediately after the meeting begins, providing no further dialogue or documentation of the subject matter. Consequently, there are no specific developments, decisions, or substantive details available regarding the nature of the item or the purpose of the engagement.