Nixon White House Tapes › Tape 940
Nixon White House Tape 940 (June 14, 1973)
16 conversations · Oval Office · about 5 hr 41 min of released audio
Featuring Nixon, Ziegler, Haig, Hoopes, Putnam
President Nixon met briefly with David C. Hoopes in the Oval Office to address administrative matters regarding the presidential schedule. The discussion focused primarily on coordinating an upcoming meeting with Press Secretary Ronald L. Ziegler. Following this brief exchange, Hoopes departed the office.
President Nixon met with his senior advisors and Vice President Spiro Agnew to discuss foreign policy, the recent national price control address, and the growing political fallout from the Watergate and Baltimore County investigations. Nixon and his team strategized on how to manage the public perception of the Watergate hearings while considering ways to pivot toward an aggressive political defense. Additionally, they reviewed Vice President Agnew's role in the administration, including future travel and the need for him to maintain a visible and high-profile presence to support the President's agenda.
President Nixon met with David C. Hoopes to coordinate logistical details regarding the President's upcoming schedule and a photographic opportunity with George Putnam. The conversation focused on the precise timing of events and the specific arrangements for photography equipment and distribution. No broader policy decisions were reached, as the discussion remained strictly focused on the administrative management of the presidential calendar.
President Nixon and his secretary, Rose Mary Woods, met to discuss administrative arrangements for upcoming events and the President's public messaging. The conversation focused heavily on guest lists and logistics for the official visit of Soviet leader Leonid Brezhnev, as well as the strategy for the President's televised address regarding price control measures. Nixon provided guidance on maintaining a nonpartisan appearance for his events while tasking Woods with managing high-level invitations and coordinating schedules with various political figures.
President Nixon met with David C. Hoopes to coordinate the public announcement of Bryce N. Harlow’s return to the administration. The President emphasized the need for high-quality photography and media coverage to effectively highlight Harlow’s appointment. Nixon directed that Ronald Ziegler and his staff, including photographer Ollie Atkins and a Navy film crew, facilitate the necessary arrangements for the press opportunity.
President Richard M. Nixon and Press Secretary Ronald L. Ziegler coordinated the logistics for upcoming executive appointments and media opportunities. The discussion focused on managing the public announcement of William W. Scranton’s potential energy role, including the staging of a photograph at the President's desk. The pair also reviewed the President's broader schedule, specifically regarding meetings with George Putnam and other visitors.
President Nixon met with broadcaster George Putnam and Press Secretary Ronald L. Ziegler to coordinate a brief photo session in the Oval Office. The discussion touched upon the logistics of upcoming diplomatic events, including the presentation of credentials for ambassadors from Malawi, Oman, and the Khmer Republic. The participants also engaged in casual conversation regarding the President's schedule, personal hobbies such as horseback riding, and the history of the White House Rose Garden.
President Nixon met with broadcaster George Putnam, Press Secretary Ronald Ziegler, and the Simmonds family to discuss the administration's ongoing challenges. The conversation focused on the President's workload, the impact of the Watergate scandal, and the recent economic address regarding price controls and gasoline supply. The participants also touched upon public relations, the upcoming visit of Leonid Brezhnev, and various social greetings.
President Nixon and Alexander Haig held a brief, unscheduled meeting in the Oval Office to coordinate the President's upcoming daily itinerary. The discussion focused primarily on the logistics and management of the presidential schedule. No significant policy decisions or major developments were recorded during this two-minute interaction.
President Nixon, joined by Alexander Haig, met with William Scranton to recruit him for a high-level position as the administration's "energy czar." Nixon emphasized the need for a non-industry figure with political credibility to unify disparate agencies, manage complex foreign policy ties with oil-producing nations, and oversee long-term energy strategies. The discussion underscored the role's immense workload and political sensitivity, with Nixon urging Scranton to consider the offer after consulting with his wife. Throughout the meeting, the President also reflected on his broader foreign policy accomplishments, specifically regarding China, the Soviet Union, and the delicate diplomatic balance required in the Middle East.
President Nixon met with Stephen B. Bull to discuss logistical arrangements for the presentation of diplomatic credentials and the scheduling of his daily agenda. The President expressed frustration with the lack of substantive discussion caused by the presence of families during these ceremonies and sought to streamline the proceedings. Additionally, the conversation touched on communications involving H.R. Haldeman and Hobart D. Lewis regarding scheduling and administrative matters.
President Nixon met with Stephen Bull to coordinate administrative logistics and manage upcoming briefings for Press Secretary Ronald L. Ziegler. The discussion focused on scheduling and operational preparations, after which Nixon utilized the White House operator to facilitate a follow-up telephone call. These interactions served to organize the President’s immediate agenda and communication workflow.
President Nixon held a brief, two-minute meeting in the Oval Office with an unidentified individual, followed by an engagement with Counselor to the President Anne L. Armstrong. While the audio content remains undefined, the scheduling of these encounters suggests a high-level briefing or administrative discussion. No specific policy decisions or significant developments were recorded during the available portion of this interaction.
President Nixon met with an unidentified individual in the Oval Office to briefly discuss the scheduling arrangements for Anne L. Armstrong. The brief encounter appears to have been focused on coordinating access or logistics regarding her current location. No significant policy decisions were recorded during this brief exchange.
President Nixon met with Alexander Haig, Anne Armstrong, Bryce Harlow, and others to discuss public relations strategies following his June 13, 1973, address on economic price controls. The conversation focused heavily on managing the political influence and public roles of John Connally and George H. W. Bush within the administration and the Republican Party. Additionally, the group reviewed potential candidates for leadership roles, including positions within the Bicentennial Commission, while touching upon concerns regarding Watergate, upcoming elections, and personnel management.
Secret Service agents gathered in the Oval Office to participate in a brief, informal photograph session. The participants reviewed and commented on the positioning and expressions of individuals featured in the imagery. No substantive policy matters or administrative actions were addressed during this short exchange.