Nixon White House Tapes › Tape 935
Nixon White House Tape 935 (June 11, 1973)
15 conversations · Oval Office · about 6 hr 5 min of released audio
Featuring Nixon, Haig, Ziegler, Yates, Connally
President Nixon met with an unidentified individual in the Oval Office to briefly discuss his upcoming schedule. The conversation focused on preparations for an impending meeting with National Security Advisor Henry A. Kissinger. No significant policy decisions were recorded during this brief administrative exchange.
President Nixon met with an unidentified individual in the Oval Office to briefly review internal administrative matters. The primary focus of the discussion concerned the scheduling of Henry A. Kissinger’s upcoming staff meeting. The meeting concluded shortly thereafter, with no further significant developments recorded.
President Nixon met with Nellie L. Yates to discuss administrative logistics and scheduling matters, specifically concerning an upcoming meeting with Henry Kissinger. Beyond the professional agenda, the two engaged in casual conversation regarding the President’s travel plans to Florida and Yates's recent personal activities. The discussion concluded with the President finalizing his schedule and confirming his preference for refreshments.
President Nixon and Alexander Haig met to coordinate White House strategy regarding the national economy, ongoing Vietnam negotiations, and the intensifying Watergate scandal. They discussed the necessity of developing a definitive economic plan to address inflation and potential price controls while managing congressional and public expectations ahead of Leonid Brezhnev’s upcoming visit. Furthermore, they strategized on how to counter negative media and political pressure related to Watergate by mobilizing congressional allies and shifting the public debate toward the President’s policy achievements.
President Nixon met with an unidentified individual in the Oval Office to discuss his daily official schedule. The brief four-minute interaction focused on coordination with Press Secretary Ronald L. Ziegler regarding the President's upcoming appointments. No further substantive policy matters were recorded during this brief administrative encounter.
President Nixon, Ronald Ziegler, and Alexander Haig met to discuss communication strategies for managing the fallout from the Watergate scandal and countering negative press narratives. They analyzed recent media commentary, specifically columns by Joseph Alsop and Patrick Buchanan, to reinforce their resolve against John Dean and the Ervin Committee hearings. Nixon and his advisors decided to shift the White House's public focus toward positive domestic issues, such as the national economy and the forthcoming visit of Leonid Brezhnev, while adopting a more aggressive, "slam-bang" stance toward political opponents.
President Nixon met with Alexander Haig to discuss personnel and political strategy regarding Watergate, specifically focusing on the role of Attorney General Elliot Richardson. Following this, Nixon convened with John Connally, George Shultz, Herbert Stein, and John Dunlop to debate the administration's economic response to mounting Congressional pressure for a wage and price freeze. The group evaluated various options, ultimately deciding on a strategy that balanced political necessity with the risks of economic uncertainty, while preparing for a follow-up consultation with labor and management leaders.
President Nixon held a brief meeting in the Oval Office with an unidentified individual, during which the conversation centered on mundane administrative matters, specifically a food order for consommé. No significant political or policy discussions were recorded during this four-minute interaction. The exchange concluded promptly with the departure of the guest.
President Nixon met with an unidentified individual to coordinate his official schedule and upcoming public engagements. The discussion focused on arranging a meeting with Henry A. Kissinger and facilitating a press photograph as recommended by Ronald L. Ziegler. The conversation concluded with the President finalizing these administrative and media-related logistical arrangements.
President Nixon met with aide Stephen B. Bull to arrange a gift of golf clubs for John B. Connally, including instructions for adding a presidential seal and drafting an accompanying note. The two also discussed logistical coordination regarding the President's upcoming schedule, specifically coordinating a potential visit by the Connallys to San Clemente during the Fourth of July holiday. Additionally, Bull provided a brief update on a scheduled meeting between Donald Nixon and his lawyer.
President Nixon and Henry Kissinger met to coordinate the final details of upcoming Vietnam peace negotiations and the logistics of a summit with Leonid Brezhnev. The discussion focused on the delicate status of the South Vietnamese government's participation and the necessity of managing Congressional expectations during a briefing on the agreements. Amidst the pressure of the Watergate scandal and ongoing media criticism, the two men discussed strategies for maintaining the administration's foreign policy momentum and projecting public confidence.
President Nixon held a brief meeting with an unidentified individual in the Oval Office. The discussion appears to have been limited to logistical or technical communications, specifically involving the relay of numeric codes or coordinates. No significant policy decisions or administrative actions were recorded during this brief encounter.
President Nixon held a brief, unscheduled meeting in the Oval Office with an unidentified individual. The encounter concluded quickly, with the participant departing shortly after arrival. The content of the discussion remains undocumented due to the brevity and lack of identifiable context in the recording.
President Nixon and Press Secretary Ronald Ziegler met to discuss the administration's public relations strategy amidst intensifying Watergate scrutiny, particularly regarding allegations involving John Dean, H.R. Haldeman, and claims of hush money. The two analyzed shifts in press coverage and evaluated how to manage media inquiries regarding upcoming Ervin Committee testimony and potential grand jury indictments. Nixon instructed Ziegler to avoid commenting on legal matters and emphasized that the administration should remain focused on its schedule rather than reacting to aggressive media antagonism.
President Nixon and Alexander Haig met to discuss strategies for managing the national economy, including potential wage and price controls, and to coordinate preparations for the upcoming visit of Soviet leader Leonid Brezhnev. The two also addressed personnel matters regarding Attorney General Elliot Richardson and assessed the political impact of the ongoing Watergate investigation. Nixon expressed frustration with the political nature of the Ervin Committee hearings and the handling of potential immunity for figures like John Dean.