40 conversations found
On January 16, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and John B. Connally talked on the telephone from 7:39 pm to 7:42 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 018-086 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and John B. Connally discussed the Dallas Cowboys' recent Super Bowl victory and their impressive all-around performance. The conversation centered on analyzing the team's strengths, including the contributions of Coach Tom Landry and specific players. Nixon confirmed that he had personally called Coach Landry to offer his congratulations on the win.
On January 17, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Manolo Sanchez met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 8:58 am and 9:48 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 648-003 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with his personal valet, Manolo Sanchez, in the Oval Office to address administrative needs. The discussion focused on organizing and retrieving specific materials intended for the President’s briefcase kept in his Executive Office Building (EOB) office. The meeting concluded with Sanchez departing to handle these logistical preparations.
On January 17, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Allen S. Drury met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 8:58 am and 9:48 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 648-001 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with author Allen S. Drury to express his strong appreciation for a letter Drury wrote regarding the Washington press corps. Nixon praised the document as a truthful critique that would likely alienate Drury from mainstream journalists while earning respect from honest observers. The conversation served primarily as a private gesture of validation for Drury’s confrontational stance toward the media.
On January 17, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Don Shula met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 8:58 am and 9:48 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 648-002 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with Miami Dolphins head coach Don Shula to offer consolation following the team's recent loss to the Dallas Cowboys in Super Bowl VI. During their brief meeting, the President dictated a formal letter of encouragement, praising Shula’s leadership and the team’s impressive performance throughout the season. Nixon expressed his admiration for the Dolphins' competitive spirit and conveyed his confidence that the franchise would remain a top contender in future seasons.
On January 17, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon, H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman, Ronald L. Ziegler, unknown person(s), White House operator, John B. Connally, Henry A. Kissinger, H. G. Wells, Robert S. Ingersoll, and George P. Shultz met in the Oval Office of the White House from 9:48 am to 1:23 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 648-004 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with H. R. Haldeman and various staff members, including Henry Kissinger and John Connally, to manage media relations, cabinet appointments, and urgent foreign policy challenges. A significant portion of the discussion addressed leaks regarding the Anderson Papers and the unauthorized disclosure of information by Yeoman Charles Radford, with the President expressing frustration over the administration's perceived passivity. Furthermore, Nixon and his aides evaluated the ongoing tensions between Secretary of State William Rogers and National Security Advisor Henry Kissinger, while finalizing the transition of Peter G. Peterson into the Commerce Department to bolster economic policy control. Throughout the meeting, the President emphasized the need to maintain strict operational control over sensitive negotiations and prepare for the upcoming state of the union address.
On January 17, 1972, H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman, White House operator, President Richard M. Nixon, and John B. Connally talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 11:24 am and 11:30 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 018-087 of the White House Tapes.
H. R. Haldeman coordinates with John B. Connally to schedule a meeting with President Nixon for that afternoon. Connally expresses flexibility in his schedule, offering to postpone or cancel existing internal appointments, including a courtesy call with the Yugoslav ambassador. The two finalize the meeting time for 4:00 p.m. at the President’s convenience.
On January 17, 1972, United States Secret Service agents and unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 1:23 pm and 3:45 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 648-005 of the White House Tapes.
This recording consists of a brief, informal administrative check regarding the President's current location. A Secret Service agent communicates with an unidentified party to confirm that Richard Nixon is situated in the Executive Office Building. The exchange serves as a routine security update intended to maintain awareness of the President's whereabouts.
On January 17, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 1:25 pm and 2:39 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 018-088 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon initiates a request for the White House operator to connect him with speechwriter Raymond K. Price, Jr. This brief administrative interaction serves as a bridge to a subsequent substantive discussion with Price. No further policy matters are addressed in this specific exchange.
On January 17, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Manolo Sanchez met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 1:25 pm and 2:39 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 315-001 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with his personal aide, Manolo Sanchez, in the Old Executive Office Building. The conversation primarily involved personal matters, as evidenced by the withdrawal of an eleven-second segment classified as a personal returnable. No administrative or policy-related decisions were recorded during this brief interaction.
On January 17, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Manolo Sanchez met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 1:25 pm and 2:39 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 315-002 of the White House Tapes.
President Richard Nixon met with his personal valet, Manolo Sanchez, in the Old Executive Office Building. Due to the lack of an available transcript and the withdrawal of recording segments, the substance of the discussion remains undocumented. No significant policy decisions or historical developments were captured in the available records for this encounter.
On January 17, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 1:25 pm and 2:39 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 315-003 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon consulted with a White House operator to facilitate an outgoing call. The discussion served strictly administrative purposes to connect the President with another party. No substantive policy matters or significant decisions were recorded during this brief exchange.
On January 17, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Manolo Sanchez met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 1:40 pm and 1:43 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 315-009 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with his valet, Manolo Sanchez, to briefly discuss personal matters. The conversation included a request for water and a report from Sanchez regarding his wife Tina's recent return from Spain. No significant political or policy decisions were documented during this short exchange.
On January 17, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 1:40 pm and 1:43 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 315-010 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon speaks briefly with the White House operator to confirm the recent return of an individual named Tina from Spain. This short interaction serves primarily as a status update regarding a personal acquaintance's travel schedule. No significant policy decisions or official White House actions were transacted during the exchange.
On January 17, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Walter R. Tkach met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building from 1:43 pm to 1:44 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 315-011 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon consulted with his personal physician, General Walter R. Tkach, regarding the health of a family member, Tina, who had recently returned from Spain with the flu. Nixon requested that Tkach reach out to provide medical advice or assistance for her recovery. Tkach agreed to follow up and coordinate the necessary care.
On January 17, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Manolo Sanchez met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 1:44 pm and 1:50 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 315-012 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon consulted with his longtime valet, Manolo Sanchez, regarding the aesthetic arrangement of items in his office. The discussion centered on the visual placement and presentation of objects within the room. No significant policy decisions were reached, as the brief exchange was limited to these personal preferences.
On January 17, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Manolo Sanchez met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 1:44 pm and 1:50 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 315-013 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and his valet, Manolo Sanchez, met briefly to discuss incidental personal matters and the care of the President's dog. The conversation was limited in scope, focusing on routine administrative details regarding the President's personal life. No major policy decisions or significant political developments resulted from this brief exchange.
On January 17, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon, H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman, Marjorie P. Acker, and Rose Mary Woods met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building from 1:50 pm to 2:15 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 315-014 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and H.R. Haldeman reviewed potential U.S. representation at the funeral of King Frederik IX of Denmark, discussing various candidates including John S. D. Eisenhower and Victor Borge. The conversation shifted to managing John Connally’s role within the administration, specifically addressing his sensitivities regarding White House staff interactions and his involvement in reviewing the State of the Union address. Nixon and Haldeman decided to handle the dissemination of the speech draft to Connally with care, coordinating a specific timeline to ensure control over the document's release and revisions.
On January 17, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 2:15 pm and 2:29 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 315-015 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon consulted with the White House operator to facilitate an outgoing communication. This brief interaction served as a procedural step to connect the President with a specific party for an undisclosed matter. No further substantive policy or strategic discussions occurred during this brief exchange.
On January 17, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and John B. Connally met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building from 2:29 pm to 2:34 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 315-016 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and John B. Connally discuss the final draft of the upcoming State of the Union address, which H.R. Haldeman is delivering to Connally for review. Nixon seeks Connally's feedback on the speech's tone and strategy, particularly regarding its defense against political attacks from Democrats and the inclusion of specific economic and policy points. The conversation also briefly touches on political optics related to the oil industry and the status of potential political rivals.
On January 17, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 2:34 pm and 3:43 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 315-018 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon consulted with a White House operator to facilitate an outgoing telephone connection. This brief interaction served administrative purposes to manage the President's communications from the Old Executive Office Building. No further substantive policy matters or discussions were recorded during this brief exchange.
On January 17, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 2:34 pm and 3:43 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 315-017 of the White House Tapes.
President Richard Nixon utilized this private session to rehearse the delivery of his 1972 State of the Union address. He practiced articulating key themes, including the necessity of bipartisan cooperation in Congress, the importance of maintaining national strength, and his foreign policy vision regarding defense spending and the transition toward a generation of peace. The rehearsal served to refine the rhetorical tone and substantive priorities of his upcoming legislative agenda.
On January 17, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Roger Staubach met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 2:34 pm and 3:43 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 315-019 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with professional football player Roger Staubach following the Dallas Cowboys' victory in Super Bowl VI. The President expressed personal admiration for Staubach's athletic performance and bravery on the field. During the meeting, Nixon dictated a congratulatory letter to the quarterback to formally acknowledge his achievements.
On January 17, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Raymond K. Price, Jr. talked on the telephone from 2:39 pm to 2:43 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 018-089 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Raymond K. Price, Jr. discussed the drafting and tone of the upcoming State of the Union message. The conversation focused on refining specific policy references, particularly balancing mentions of the Secretary of the Treasury and the Vice President regarding tax reform, and adopting a more assertive posture toward Congress by emphasizing the need for legislative action in 1972. Nixon requested that Price consult with John Ehrlichman and Clark MacGregor on these revisions and finalize a draft that strikes the appropriate balance in its concluding appeals to Congress and future generations.
On January 17, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Raymond K. Price, Jr. met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building from 2:39 pm to 2:43 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 315-004 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and speechwriter Raymond K. Price, Jr. consulted on the final revisions for an upcoming presidential address. The discussion focused on refining the tone and drafting specific inserts to strengthen the speech's conclusion. Nixon instructed Price to continue working on the draft and to look for additional input to ensure the document was polished before finalization.
On January 17, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 2:43 pm and 2:47 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 018-090 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to facilitate an urgent communication with Charles W. Colson. The brief exchange served as a logistical request to place a telephone call to the Special Counsel to the President. No further policy or substantive matters were discussed during this brief connection.
On January 17, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 2:43 pm and 2:47 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 315-005 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon consulted with a White House operator to facilitate an outgoing telephone connection. This brief interaction served administrative purposes, as the President utilized the operator's services to initiate a call to a third party. No substantive policy matters or critical decision-making processes were documented during this short exchange.
On January 17, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Charles W. Colson met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building from 2:47 pm to 3:10 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 315-006 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Charles Colson discuss media strategy and the public perception of various political commentators and personalities. The two analyze the performance and communication styles of specific individuals, debating how to effectively leverage these figures for the administration's messaging efforts. The conversation concludes with a focus on managing the longevity and impact of these media surrogates to ensure they remain effective political assets.
On January 17, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Charles W. Colson talked on the telephone from 2:47 pm to 3:10 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 018-091 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Charles Colson discuss strategies for the 1972 election, focusing on leveraging the contrast between Nixon’s composed media appearances and Senator Edmund Muskie’s perceived evasiveness. They evaluate potential vulnerabilities in Muskie’s campaign, specifically regarding his campaign finances and his "trust" theme. Additionally, they discuss utilizing Vice President Spiro Agnew for media interviews and coordinating with labor leader Frank Fitzsimmons to bolster support in key industrial states.
On January 17, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 3:10 pm and 3:16 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 018-092 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon initiates a brief telephone request for the White House operator to connect him with speechwriter and advisor William L. Safire. The call serves as a logistical bridge to facilitate direct communication between the President and Safire. No further substantive policy matters are addressed in this short exchange.
On January 17, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 3:10 pm and 3:16 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 315-007 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon consulted with the White House operator to facilitate an outgoing call. This brief interaction served as a logistical step to connect the President with another party for official communications. No substantive policy discussions or major decisions occurred during this brief exchange.
On January 17, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and William L. Safire met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building from 3:16 pm to 3:34 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 315-008 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with speechwriter William Safire to refine a public address regarding secret negotiations to end the Vietnam War. Nixon emphasized the necessity of demonstrating that the administration had exhausted all diplomatic channels, including specific peace offers and withdrawal deadlines, while justifying his previous silence on these efforts as a means to protect ongoing back-channel discussions. The primary goal of the meeting was to distill these complex foreign policy developments into a concise, credible 20-minute speech that would convey a narrative of an honorable and inevitable path to peace.
On January 17, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and William L. Safire talked on the telephone from 3:16 pm to 3:34 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 018-093 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon consulted with William Safire to outline a forthcoming televised address regarding the Vietnam War, emphasizing the need for a concise, compelling format over the overly detailed drafts produced by the National Security Council. The President instructed Safire to draft the speech privately to maintain control over the messaging, which centered on disclosing previously secret peace negotiations, the record of U.S. troop withdrawals, and recent diplomatic offers. Nixon explicitly directed Safire to keep the speech under 20 minutes and to avoid any tone of gloating, aiming instead to unify public opinion behind a clear, honorable path to ending the conflict.
On January 17, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and William L. Safire met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building from 3:43 pm to 3:44 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 315-020 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and William Safire engaged in a brief exchange regarding the logistics of document review and potential follow-up communication. The dialogue centered on coordinating the delivery of materials and establishing a procedure for the President to reach Safire for further input. This short interaction served primarily as a logistical check-in to facilitate ongoing administrative tasks.
On January 17, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Manolo Sanchez met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 3:44 pm and 3:58 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 315-022 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with his personal aide, Manolo Sanchez, to coordinate the processing of administrative materials. Nixon instructed Sanchez to deliver a dictabelt containing a draft of a speech to his secretary, Rose Mary Woods. Additionally, the pair discussed the inclusion of specific correspondence to be addressed alongside the drafting work.
On January 17, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Roger Staubach met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 3:44 pm and 3:58 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 315-021 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon dictated a letter to Dallas Cowboys quarterback Roger Staubach, following up on their interactions regarding Staubach's Super Bowl performance and his positive influence on American youth. Additionally, Nixon directed his secretary, Rose Mary Woods, to draft correspondence to John Mack Carter of the Ladies Home Journal. These instructions aimed to express the President's appreciation for a feature story about First Lady Pat Nixon and the involvement of Hannah Milhous Nixon.
On January 17, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon, Rose Mary Woods, Manolo Sanchez, H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman, Stephen B. Bull, and John B. Connally met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 3:46 pm and 6:38 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 649-001 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with his staff and Treasury Secretary John Connally to coordinate administrative messaging, discuss upcoming speeches, and refine international economic policy. A significant portion of the discussion focused on political strategy for the 1972 election year, with Connally advising the President to adopt a more aggressive, "fighting" posture rather than strictly maintaining a "professional" presidential image. Additionally, the participants deliberated on restructuring roles within the White House, specifically regarding Pete Peterson and Peter Flanigan, to centralize economic and trade authority under the Treasury Department.
On January 17, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building from 3:58 pm to 3:59 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 315-023 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman held a brief, one-minute meeting in the Old Executive Office Building to coordinate the President's schedule. The conversation consisted of a cursory exchange regarding the President's availability for a follow-up discussion. No substantial policy decisions or significant developments were recorded during this brief encounter.
On January 17, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon, H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman, White House operator, Julie Nixon Eisenhower, John B. Connally, Marjorie P. Acker, unknown person(s), Raymond K. Price, Jr., Rose Mary Woods, and Walter R. Tkach met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building from 4:00 pm to 5:25 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 315-024 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and H.R. Haldeman reviewed drafts of upcoming major addresses, specifically the President's Vietnam peace plan speech and his State of the Union address. The discussion focused on refining the tone, structure, and factual presentation of these speeches, with particular emphasis on how to communicate the complexity of secret peace negotiations and the necessity of the Vietnamization policy to the American public. They also coordinated logistical details for a forthcoming White House dinner and discussed personnel management within the administration, including the roles of John Connally and Peter Flanigan.
On January 17, 1972, United States Secret Service agents and unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 6:33 pm and 11:59 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 649-002 of the White House Tapes.
This recording captures a brief interaction between United States Secret Service agents and unidentified individuals in the Oval Office. The conversation follows the departure of President Nixon and H.R. Haldeman from the room earlier that evening. Due to the limited nature of the recording, no substantive policy or political discussions are recorded.
On January 17, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 6:38 pm and 7:37 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 018-094 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to facilitate an urgent connection to his Chief of Staff, H.R. Haldeman. This brief administrative interaction served as a logistical step to initiate a high-level briefing or discussion between the President and his key advisor. No substantive policy matters were addressed during this specific request for communication.