30 conversations found
On January 18, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Charles W. Colson talked on the telephone from 7:35 pm to 7:48 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 019-004 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Charles Colson discussed political strategies to manage Democratic opposition, particularly regarding Senator Edward Kennedy's recent criticisms of the administration's Vietnam policy. They strategized on how to leverage the resulting friction between Kennedy and Senator Edmund Muskie, while also utilizing Congressional Republicans to attack the Democrats' past involvement in the war. Additionally, they reviewed positive economic indicators—including stock market gains and housing statistics—and finalized plans for the Administration to take a public stand against ongoing West Coast dock strikes to bolster their political standing.
On January 19, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 9:32 am and 10:05 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 651-001 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon held this meeting in the Oval Office to express personal gratitude to an unidentified individual. While specific details of the discussion remain unavailable due to the lack of a transcript, the interaction focused on the President acknowledging the visitor's contributions or actions. The meeting concluded shortly after these remarks were delivered, marking a brief but deliberate exchange of appreciation from the President.
On January 19, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 9:32 am and 10:05 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 651-002 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and aide Stephen B. Bull coordinate the technical logistics for an upcoming rehearsal of the State of the Union Address. The President instructs Bull to arrange a test of the new podium and lighting setups in the Roosevelt Room to ensure proper television presentation. Additionally, the pair discusses the delivery of materials from Secretary of State William P. Rogers and routine adjustments to the President's daily schedule.
On January 19, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Alexander P. Butterfield met in the Oval Office of the White House from 10:05 am to 10:06 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 651-003 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon consulted with Alexander P. Butterfield regarding the availability of speechwriter Raymond K. Price, Jr. The discussion centered on coordinating a meeting to review a draft of an upcoming presidential speech. Butterfield facilitated the scheduling request to ensure the document would be delivered to the President promptly.
On January 19, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 10:06 am and 10:13 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 651-004 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon consulted with a White House operator to facilitate an outgoing call. The interaction served as a brief administrative bridge to connect the President with another party. No substantive policy matters or major decisions were recorded during this brief logistical exchange.
On January 19, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 10:06 am and 10:13 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 651-006 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with his aide, Stephen B. Bull, in the Oval Office to review administrative paperwork. The primary purpose of the brief encounter was for the President to provide his initials on a specific document. The meeting concluded quickly once the task was completed, with no other substantive policy discussions recorded.
On January 19, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 10:06 am and 10:13 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 651-005 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with his aide, Stephen B. Bull, to review administrative logistics regarding his upcoming schedule. The primary focus of the discussion was the coordination of a draft speech prepared by Raymond K. Price, Jr., which Nixon requested to review prior to their scheduled meeting. The President emphasized the need to examine the text in advance to ensure the draft met his requirements.
On January 19, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 10:06 am and 10:13 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 019-005 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon initiates a brief telephone call to the White House operator to request a connection to New York Governor Nelson A. Rockefeller. This routine administrative request facilitates high-level communication between the President and the Governor. No substantive policy matters were discussed during this brief exchange.
On January 19, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Nelson A. Rockefeller met in the Oval Office of the White House from 10:13 am to 10:21 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 651-007 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and New York Governor Nelson Rockefeller met to discuss political strategy and domestic policy ahead of the 1972 election cycle. The two leaders coordinated their public messaging, with Nixon advising a conciliatory stance toward Congress to prevent Democrats from casting his administration as partisan while pushing for revenue sharing. They also shared disparaging views regarding political opponents, characterized by their mutual critique of a rival's perceived lack of substance.
On January 19, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Nelson A. Rockefeller talked on the telephone from 10:13 am to 10:21 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 019-006 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and New York Governor Nelson Rockefeller discuss Rockefeller’s recent 'State of the State' speech, which criticized New York City Mayor John V. Lindsay and proposed decentralizing city government modeled after London's boroughs. Nixon outlines his strategy for an upcoming 'State of the Union' address, emphasizing a conciliatory approach toward Congress to encourage revenue sharing while warning that he will shift to a more aggressive political stance if legislative progress stalls. Additionally, Rockefeller advises the President to release withheld mass transportation funds to avoid political vulnerabilities during the election year, an action Nixon agrees to discuss with George Shultz.
On January 19, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 10:21 am and 10:30 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 651-009 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon held a brief, unscheduled meeting in the Oval Office with an unidentified individual. During the exchange, the President issued a specific directive requesting that speechwriter Raymond K. Price, Jr. be summoned to join him. No other substantive policy or political matters were recorded during this brief interaction.
On January 19, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 10:21 am and 10:30 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 651-008 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with his personal aide, Stephen B. Bull, to discuss the preparation and refinement of a specific speech draft. The brief interaction focused on the logistics of drafting and reviewing remarks for an upcoming engagement. No further details regarding the speech's content were captured, and the meeting concluded with Bull departing shortly thereafter.
On January 19, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon, Raymond K. Price, Jr., Rose Mary Woods, unknown person(s), and Ronald L. Ziegler met in the Oval Office of the White House from 10:30 am to 11:18 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 651-010 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with his staff, including Raymond K. Price, Jr. and Ronald L. Ziegler, to finalize the text and release strategy for his upcoming State of the Union Address. They discussed refining the speech's tone and content, particularly regarding foreign policy, agriculture, and the need for a non-partisan approach to contrast with Senator Edward Kennedy's recent criticisms. Additionally, the President and Ziegler addressed the political fallout from the Jack Anderson Papers, focusing on managing administration credibility and the role of Henry Kissinger in sensitive foreign policy matters.
On January 19, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Manolo Sanchez met in the Oval Office of the White House at 11:18 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 651-011 of the White House Tapes.
President Richard M. Nixon met with his longtime valet, Manolo Sanchez, in the Oval Office. The brief interaction consisted primarily of an informal exchange of greetings between the President and a trusted member of his personal staff. No significant policy decisions or administrative actions were recorded during this encounter.
On January 19, 1972, Stephen B. Bull, Alexander P. Butterfield, H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman, President Richard M. Nixon, Manolo Sanchez, and Bryce N. Harlow met in the Oval Office of the White House from 11:19 am to 1:15 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 651-012 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with H.R. Haldeman and other staff to review administrative priorities, including the upcoming State of the Union address preparations and the handling of congressional relations. A significant portion of the discussion focused on managing the conflicting foreign policy roles of Henry Kissinger and Secretary of State William Rogers, with Nixon emphasizing the need for better information flow and coordination. Additionally, the President discussed his reliance on Treasury Secretary John Connally for economic policy and political judgment, strategizing on how to integrate Connally’s role without alienating other Cabinet members or White House staff.
On January 19, 1972, United States Secret Service agents and unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 1:15 pm and 11:59 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 651-013 of the White House Tapes.
United States Secret Service agents met with unidentified individuals in the Oval Office to coordinate security protocols and logistical arrangements within the White House complex. The discussion primarily focused on operational procedures and the management of personnel or visitors during the president's daily activities. No major policy decisions were recorded, as the exchange remained centered on the administrative and protective responsibilities inherent to the Secret Service's mandate.
On January 19, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 1:40 pm and 1:43 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 019-007 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to place an outgoing call to Dr. Dacosh. The brief exchange served as a procedural request to facilitate this communication. No further substantive policy or political discussions took place during this specific connection.
On January 19, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Walter R. Tkach talked on the telephone from 1:43 pm to 1:44 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 019-008 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon contacted his physician, General Walter R. Tkach, to request medical attention for Fina Sanchez, who had recently returned from Spain with the flu. Nixon expressed concern for her health and directed Tkach to personally see to her care or send a member of his staff immediately. Tkach agreed to follow the President's instructions to provide the necessary treatment.
On January 19, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 2:15 pm and 2:29 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 019-009 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon initiates a request for the White House operator to place a telephone call to Secretary of the Treasury John B. Connally. This brief exchange serves as a standard administrative directive to connect the President with a key cabinet official. No substantive policy matters were discussed during this brief request.
On January 19, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and John B. Connally talked on the telephone from 2:29 pm to 2:34 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 019-010 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon consulted with John B. Connally regarding the final draft of his upcoming State of the Union speech, specifically requesting feedback on its tone and style. Nixon characterized the speech as conciliatory in response to recent political attacks from figures like Ted Kennedy and Fred Harris, while noting that a broader administration strategy would handle partisan criticisms. Connally agreed with the approach of letting Congressional allies, such as Hugh Scott and Gerald Ford, counter attacks while the President maintained a more elevated posture.
On January 19, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 2:34 pm and 3:43 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 019-011 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon initiates a request to the White House operator to place a telephone call to speechwriter and advisor William L. Safire. The brief interaction serves as a functional bridge to facilitate a direct communication line between the President and his staff member. No policy matters or substantive political issues were discussed during this request.
On January 19, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and William L. Safire talked on the telephone from 3:43 pm to 3:44 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 019-012 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and speechwriter William Safire coordinated the delivery of a new draft for an upcoming Vietnam-related speech. Safire confirmed his scheduled meeting with Secretary of State William P. Rogers, while the President requested the draft be delivered to his office in the Executive Office Building via his valet, Manolo Sanchez. The President intended to review the document in between his work on the State of the Union address.
On January 19, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman talked on the telephone from 3:58 pm to 3:59 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 019-013 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman briefly conferred regarding the successful outcome of a prior engagement or event. Following this confirmation of progress, Nixon invited Haldeman to the Oval Office to continue their discussion in person. The conversation served primarily as a logistical bridge to facilitate a more detailed follow-up meeting.
On January 19, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Julie Nixon Eisenhower talked on the telephone from 4:30 pm to 4:31 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 019-014 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon held a brief telephone conversation with his daughter, Julie Nixon Eisenhower, to check in or conduct personal business. The dialogue was primarily social in nature, serving as a private family exchange between the President and his daughter. No policy matters or administrative decisions were addressed during this short interaction.
On January 19, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and John B. Connally talked on the telephone from 4:39 pm to 4:42 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 019-015 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Secretary of the Treasury John B. Connally reviewed the draft of the upcoming State of the Union speech to refine its tone and specific phraseology. Connally provided editorial feedback, including the suggestion to include Canada alongside European nations and Japan when discussing monetary agreements. The pair also discussed the speech's low-key tone, specifically regarding campus unrest and foreign policy, agreeing that the language struck an appropriately subtle and effective balance.
On January 19, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 4:42 pm and 4:46 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 019-016 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to facilitate a telephone connection with his speechwriter, Raymond K. Price, Jr. The call served as a routine administrative request to initiate a conversation with a member of his communications staff. No further substantive policy discussions were captured in this brief exchange.
On January 19, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Raymond K. Price, Jr. talked on the telephone from 4:46 pm to 4:49 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 019-017 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and speechwriter Raymond K. Price, Jr. confer regarding final revisions to the upcoming State of the Union address. The discussion focuses on refining specific phrasing to improve the tone and ensuring the inclusion of Canada alongside Japan in references to international trade and diplomatic relations. Nixon directs Price to finalize these technical edits and coordinates communication with staff members Marjorie Acker and John D. Ehrlichman to ensure the speech is ready for delivery.
On January 19, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 5:06 pm and 5:17 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 019-018 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon initiates a request through the White House operator to place a telephone call to General Walter R. Tkach. The brief exchange serves as a procedural step to connect the President with his personal physician. No further policy or substantive matters are addressed during this brief communication.
On January 19, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Walter R. Tkach talked on the telephone from 5:17 pm to 5:18 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 019-019 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon consulted with his personal physician, General Walter R. Tkach, in a brief telephone call regarding personal health matters. Due to the withdrawal of the primary segment of the recording under privacy protections, the specific clinical details or medical directives discussed remain unavailable for public review. The conversation served as a routine communication between the President and his attending physician.
On January 19, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 6:30 pm and 7:02 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 019-020 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to facilitate a personal telephone call to Fina Sanchez. The brief exchange served as a directive for the operator to locate and connect Sanchez in her room. No other official policy matters or political topics were addressed during this communication.