Nixon White House Tapes › Tape 946
Nixon White House Tape 946 (June 22, 1973)
24 conversations · Oval Office · about 3 hr 53 min of released audio
Featuring Nixon, Kissinger, Bull, Haig, Yates
President Nixon met with an unidentified individual in the Oval Office to coordinate administrative logistics. The discussion focused primarily on the schedule and upcoming activities of National Security Advisor Henry A. Kissinger. No definitive policy decisions were recorded during this brief administrative briefing.
President Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull to coordinate his daily schedule and manage upcoming appointments. The discussion focused on finalizing the timing for meetings with Alexander M. Haig, Jr., Ronald L. Ziegler, and Henry A. Kissinger. This interaction served to organize the President's immediate administrative agenda and ensure the availability of key staff members.
President Nixon consulted with the White House operator to facilitate a telephonic connection with Speaker of the House Carl B. Albert. The primary purpose of this interaction was to initiate official communication between the President and the Democratic leader. No further substantive policy discussions occurred during this brief request for the operator's assistance.
President Nixon received a brief communication from a White House operator regarding a request for a telephone call from Speaker of the House Carl B. Albert. The interaction served as a logistical bridge to facilitate direct contact between the President and the legislative leader. No further substantive policy matters were addressed during this short exchange.
President Nixon and Henry Kissinger met to refine strategy regarding Leonid Brezhnev’s ongoing visit and the upcoming Agreement on the Prevention of Nuclear War. They discussed whether to seek a Congressional resolution for the agreement, ultimately deciding against it to avoid unnecessary legislative scrutiny. Additionally, the pair reviewed the President's foreign policy accomplishments, specifically noting the positive shifts in media coverage and public perception despite the ongoing Watergate scandal.
President Nixon, Alexander Haig, Ronald Ziegler, and Henry Kissinger met to coordinate the administration's defensive strategy regarding the unfolding Watergate scandal and the Ervin Committee's upcoming hearings. The participants discussed strategies for discrediting John Dean and mitigating damaging press coverage by leaking information regarding historical FBI surveillance abuses conducted under the Kennedy administration. Furthermore, the President emphasized the necessity of a firm legislative stance against Congress, specifically regarding spending vetoes and the handling of foreign policy agreements like the nuclear war prevention pact with the Soviet Union.
President Nixon held a brief, private meeting with an unidentified individual in the Oval Office. The interaction was limited to informal social pleasantries, specifically the provision of refreshments, and lacks any record of substantive policy discussion or administrative decision-making. No official transcript exists to provide further insight into the purpose or identity of the visitor.
President Nixon met with an unidentified individual to finalize preparations for the upcoming visit of Soviet General Secretary Leonid Brezhnev. The discussion focused on the coordination and compilation of formal agreements to be addressed during the summit. This meeting served as a strategic review to ensure all diplomatic documentation was in order prior to the leader's arrival.
President Nixon met with an unidentified individual to discuss the logistical and diplomatic preparations for the upcoming visit of Soviet General Secretary Leonid Brezhnev. The dialogue focused specifically on the quantity and status of bilateral agreements slated to be finalized during the summit. This briefing served to coordinate executive expectations and planning regarding the high-stakes international engagement.
President Nixon met with Speaker of the House Carl Albert to urge the House of Representatives to support his administration's position on ongoing military and diplomatic efforts in Cambodia. Nixon emphasized the necessity of maintaining tactical air support until a settlement is reached, warning that legislative interference could undermine delicate negotiations with China and the Soviet Union. He pressured Albert to lead the House in resisting congressional efforts to curtail this authority, framing the request as a critical matter of national interest.
President Nixon met with Stephen B. Bull to coordinate an immediate briefing and facilitate communication with Henry Kissinger. The discussion centered on identifying Kissinger’s current location to ensure the prompt delivery of sensitive materials. Nixon directed Bull to expedite these efforts, prioritizing the rapid transfer of information.
President Nixon prepares for an upcoming meeting with Congressional leaders, including Gerald Ford and Leslie Arends, to discuss legislative strategy and pending petitions. The participants coordinate the arrival of these guests and emphasize the importance of maintaining communication with Senate leadership. The brief discussion serves as a final briefing to ensure the President is ready to address key legislative priorities upon the arrival of the congressional delegation.
President Nixon and Henry Kissinger met to review the public reception of the recently signed Agreement on the Prevention of Nuclear War, specifically focusing on Kissinger's press briefing and the challenges of explaining the accord's scope regarding nuclear first use, China, and regional military operations. They discussed how to frame the agreement as a significant symbolic commitment to peace while managing skepticism from the press and political critics. Additionally, the President briefly consulted with an unidentified staffer regarding legislative meetings and discussed a potential postponement of negotiations concerning a US-USSR air services protocol.
President Nixon met with William E. Timmons to coordinate the logistics of upcoming meetings with members of the Senate. The discussion focused on scheduling arrangements for Capitol Hill visits, specifically involving Senator Stuart Symington. The participants concluded the brief exchange by finalizing these legislative appointment details.
President Nixon met with an unidentified individual to coordinate logistics and security protocols for the upcoming state visit of Soviet General Secretary Leonid Brezhnev. The discussion focused on arrival procedures at the North Portico and the specific notification requirements for the President regarding potential schedule delays. These planning efforts were intended to ensure the smooth execution of the state dinner and official reception ceremonies.
President Nixon consulted with an unknown aide regarding the status of Henry Kissinger’s current schedule and his ongoing meetings with Leonid Brezhnev. The discussion focused on coordinating a potential phone conversation between the President and Kissinger, who was occupied with events in the East Room involving business leaders. The exchange served as a brief administrative check-in to facilitate direct communication during the diplomatic visit.
President Nixon and Henry Kissinger met briefly in the Oval Office to continue discussions regarding ongoing international negotiations or intelligence matters. The dialogue, which appears to be a segment of a broader exchange, focuses on the strategic feasibility of obtaining specific terms or information. No definitive policy shift is finalized in this short duration, as the participants weigh the necessity and availability of their objectives.
President Nixon met with an unidentified individual to coordinate logistics regarding the upcoming visit of Soviet General Secretary Leonid I. Brezhnev. The discussion focused primarily on the scheduling and accommodations for the Soviet leader during his stay at Blair House. No further policy decisions were recorded as the meeting concluded shortly thereafter.
Henry A. Kissinger met with an unidentified man and woman in the Oval Office to discuss architectural comparisons and personal recollections. The conversation included observations regarding the White House Rose Garden and its similarities to Georgian-style homes in England. No substantive policy decisions were made, as the dialogue focused primarily on light social interaction and logistical scheduling.
President Nixon held a brief, unscheduled meeting in the Oval Office with an unidentified individual, during which J. Fred Buzhardt, Jr. was also present. The conversation lasted less than one minute, precluding any substantive discussion or record of specific decisions. Due to the lack of available transcripts or descriptive logs, the precise purpose of this brief encounter remains officially undocumented.
President Nixon met with J. Fred Buzhardt, Jr. and Alexander M. Haig, Jr. to coordinate the White House's defensive strategy regarding John Dean’s anticipated testimony before the Ervin Committee. The participants discussed strategies to undermine Dean’s credibility by focusing on his financial activities, his potential misuse of funds, and his failure to adhere to conflict-of-interest standards. They also reviewed concerns regarding leaked documents, the media’s handling of Watergate coverage, and the perceived lack of objectivity by certain journalists and senators, aiming to prepare a public response to mitigate political damage.
President Nixon met with unidentified individuals in the Oval Office to discuss administrative logistics and the coordination of guests for an upcoming event, possibly a state dinner. The conversation involved reviewing attendee lists and procedural matters regarding the distribution of documents or invitation sections. The participants briefly touched upon personal matters and logistical arrangements before concluding the meeting.
Nellie L. Yates met with unidentified individuals in the Oval Office to engage in an informal, disjointed conversation involving vague references to someone's volatile mental state and aggressive intent. The participants discussed work ethics and the status of an individual named Bard while coordinating the retrieval of materials from a lower level of the White House. The interaction remained largely cryptic, focused more on personal observations than formal administrative or policy matters.
President Nixon met with Nellie L. Yates and unnamed individuals to oversee logistical and security arrangements within the Oval Office and the Executive Office Building. The discussion focused on operational concerns, including the management of office doors, alarm system settings, and potential filming activities. The encounter concluded with administrative coordination and a brief exchange regarding protocol and personal departures.