39 conversations found
On January 19, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Fina Sanchez talked on the telephone from 7:02 pm to 7:03 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 019-021 of the White House Tapes.
President Richard M. Nixon held a brief telephone conversation with Fina Sanchez. Due to the withdrawal of the recording's content for personal reasons, no substantive policy matters or administrative developments are documented. The interaction remains classified as a personal communication.
On January 19, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 7:03 pm and 7:14 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 019-022 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon instructed the White House operator to connect him to his daughter, Julie Nixon Eisenhower. The brief exchange served strictly as a logistical request to facilitate a personal phone call to her residence. No substantive political or policy matters were discussed during this brief administrative interaction.
On January 19, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 7:14 pm and 7:22 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 019-024 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to place an urgent call to his Chief of Staff, H.R. Haldeman. The brief exchange served as a logistical step to facilitate direct communication between the President and his top aide. No further policy or substantive matters were discussed during this connection attempt.
On January 19, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 7:14 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 019-023 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon consulted with the White House operator to clarify logistical details regarding his daughter Julie Nixon Eisenhower’s schedule. The brief discussion centered specifically on her attendance at an upcoming event at the Kennedy Center. No further policy or administrative actions were taken during this exchange.
On January 19, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman talked on the telephone from 7:22 pm to 7:23 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 019-025 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon instructed H. R. Haldeman to ensure Charles W. Colson was included on the guest list for an upcoming White House dinner with Cabinet officers. Nixon emphasized that Colson’s presence was essential to signal his high-level authority and influence to the administration's leadership. Haldeman acknowledged the directive, confirming that Colson would be added to the event if he was not already scheduled to attend.
On January 20, 1972, United States Secret Service agents met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 12:00 am and 1:17 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 652-001 of the White House Tapes.
United States Secret Service agents gathered in the Oval Office for a brief, routine check-in with the President. The exchange consists only of brief, reassurances regarding the agents' readiness or well-being. Due to the extremely short duration and lack of audible substantive content, no significant policy decisions or strategic developments were recorded.
On January 20, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 9:38 am and 10:47 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 019-026 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to place an outgoing call to his Chief of Staff, H. R. Haldeman. This brief interaction served solely as a logistical request to connect the President with his top aide. No substantive policy discussions or administrative decisions were recorded during this exchange.
On January 20, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 9:38 am and 10:47 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 019-027 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to determine if he should interrupt H. R. Haldeman during a briefing in the East Room. Upon learning that Haldeman would be available in his office shortly, Nixon decided to wait for his return. This exchange functioned as a brief coordination effort to facilitate a follow-up conversation between the President and his Chief of Staff.
On January 20, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon, Alexander P. Butterfield, and H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman talked on the telephone from 10:47 am to 11:06 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 019-028 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon, H. R. Haldeman, and Alexander Butterfield review a recent staff meeting, praising Henry Kissinger for his effective presentation on foreign policy and his ability to project confidence regarding ongoing challenges in Vietnam, China, and the Soviet Union. The discussion transitions to administrative planning, specifically coordinating future Congressional outreach through breakfast meetings and finalizing the agenda for an upcoming Cabinet meeting focused on the budget. The participants also refine arrangements for a White House dinner to ensure smooth protocol and effective engagement with political allies.
On January 20, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 11:06 am and 11:10 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 019-029 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to facilitate a telephone connection with his Chief of Staff, H.R. Haldeman. This brief interaction served as a logistical step to initiate a direct communication line between the President and his top aide. No substantive policy discussions or decisions were recorded during this connection request.
On January 20, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman talked on the telephone from 11:10 am to 11:11 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 019-030 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon consulted with H. R. Haldeman to finalize a personal appearance decision regarding a forthcoming speech. Nixon explicitly instructed Haldeman that he would not utilize the services of a makeup artist for the event. This brief communication served to clarify the President's aesthetic preferences for his televised presentation.
On January 20, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Julie Nixon Eisenhower talked on the telephone from 11:12 am to 11:13 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 019-031 of the White House Tapes.
Julie Nixon Eisenhower calls the President to relay an editorial correction from Rose Mary Woods regarding the upcoming State of the Union address. The discussion focuses on updating the text to accurately reflect the number of recent Supreme Court decisions mentioned on page 21. After initial confusion, the President confirms the correction of the figure to five.
On January 20, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Manolo Sanchez met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 1:17 pm and 1:22 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 652-002 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with his personal valet, Manolo Sanchez, to manage administrative and logistical tasks within the Oval Office. During the brief interaction, the President requested refreshments and directed the relocation of his briefcase to the Executive Office Building. The exchange focused primarily on these routine personal services and the management of confidential documents.
On January 20, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon, Rose Mary Woods, Alexander P. Butterfield, unknown person(s), and the White House operator met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 1:22 pm and 1:33 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 652-003 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with his personal secretary Rose Mary Woods to discuss the reception of his recent State of the Union Address and administrative strategy. The two analyzed the reactions of political opponents, specifically Senator Edward Kennedy, and reviewed the logistics of promoting the Equal Rights Amendment to ensure the administration's position was clear. Additionally, the President discussed personal matters, including securing funding for his daughters, Julie and Tricia, to purchase campaign-appropriate clothing to bolster their public appeal.
On January 20, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 1:22 pm and 1:29 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 019-032 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to facilitate a call to William C. Lewis. The brief discussion focused on identifying Lewis's contact information in relation to Senator Margaret Chase Smith. The operator committed to locating the necessary details and initiating the connection for the President.
On January 20, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 1:22 pm and 1:29 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 019-033 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon instructed the White House operator to place a telephone call to William C. Lewis, who was located in Senator Margaret Chase Smith's office. This request served as the primary purpose of the brief communication. The interaction concluded with the operator confirming the instructions to initiate the call.
On January 20, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 1:29 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 019-034 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon attempted to reach William C. Lewis via a phone call placed through the White House operator. Upon learning that Lewis was out to lunch and unavailable, the President instructed the operator to leave a message. The conversation concluded with a brief exchange regarding the expected time of Lewis's return.
On January 20, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 1:29 pm and 1:33 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 652-004 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon consulted with his aide, Stephen B. Bull, to coordinate the schedules of Charles W. Colson and Clark MacGregor. The President instructed Bull to verify if either individual was available to meet immediately. The conversation resulted in Bull taking action to confirm the availability of these staff members for an impromptu briefing.
On January 20, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon, Stephen B. Bull, Clark MacGregor, Charles W. Colson, H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman, and unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House from 1:33 pm to 2:15 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 652-005 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with his senior advisors and staff to debrief on the reception and political impact of his January 1972 State of the Union address. The participants analyzed media commentary and the reactions of congressional Democrats, specifically noting the effectiveness of the President's shift toward a more statesmanlike, moderate tone. Nixon and his team developed a strategy to pressure Congress by highlighting legislative inaction through daily congressional floor reminders, aiming to frame Democrats as obstructionists ahead of the 1972 election. They also discussed future messaging, emphasizing the importance of focusing on tangible economic results over rhetoric.
On January 20, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 2:20 pm and 2:30 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 652-007 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met briefly to coordinate logistics regarding Henry Kissinger's current location. Bull provided information about a specific building to facilitate the President's upcoming travel plans. Following the exchange, the President directed a move to the location.
On January 20, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 2:20 pm and 2:30 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 652-006 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon directed Stephen B. Bull to arrange a meeting with Henry Kissinger, provided Kissinger was available and not currently engaged in social plans. The President specifically requested that the interaction remain separate from lunch engagements or other pre-existing commitments. This discussion served to coordinate Kissinger's schedule in relation to an upcoming Cabinet meeting and his planned trip to Florida.
On January 20, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 2:20 pm and 2:30 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 652-008 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met briefly with an unidentified individual in the Oval Office. The exchange was limited to the President requesting a serving of coffee. No substantive policy discussions or significant political developments occurred during this short interaction.
On January 20, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Alexander P. Butterfield met in the Oval Office of the White House from 2:30 pm to 2:32 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 652-009 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with Alexander P. Butterfield to address administrative paperwork requiring presidential signature. The discussion focused on documents prepared in anticipation of a forthcoming Cabinet meeting. The brief encounter concluded after the President completed the necessary tasks.
On January 20, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Rose Mary Woods met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 2:32 pm and 2:57 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 652-010 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and his personal secretary, Rose Mary Woods, discuss the recent death of Harold O. Lovre. The President instructs Woods to ensure that a wreath is sent on his behalf, specifically coordinating with a military aide to handle the arrangement. This brief administrative exchange serves to ensure a proper expression of presidential condolences for the late former congressman.
On January 20, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon, Vice President Spiro T. Agnew, and Cabinet officers and staffers, including William P. Rogers, John B. Connally, John N. Mitchell, William T. Pecora, Earl L. Butz, Maurice H. Stans, James D. Hodgson, Elliot L. Richardson, George W. Romney, John A. Volpe, David M. Kennedy, George P. Shultz, Donald H. Rumsfeld, George H. W. Bush, H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman, John D. Ehrlichman, Peter M. Flanigan, Raymond K. Price, Jr., Ronald L. Ziegler, Alexander P. Butterfield, Herbert G. Klein, William E. Timmons, Herbert Stein, Caspar W. ("Cap") Weinberger, and Robert C. Moot, met in the Cabinet Room of the White House at an unknown time between 2:45 pm and 11:59 pm. The Cabinet Room taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 087-010 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with his Vice President and Cabinet to discuss the state of the U.S. economy, the administration's fiscal policy, and the upcoming 1973 budget. Key areas of focus included interpreting unemployment data—specifically the impact of new entrants to the workforce—and managing inflation through Phase II price and wage controls. Nixon urged his department heads to aggressively implement approved spending programs to stimulate the economy, while simultaneously directing them to more effectively communicate and promote the administration's economic achievements and social policy investments to the public.
On January 20, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon, H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman, Ronald L. Ziegler, and unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House from 2:57 pm to 3:05 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 652-011 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with H. R. Haldeman and Ronald Ziegler to coordinate the White House's political strategy regarding the fallout from his recent State of the Union address and upcoming labor legislation. The group discussed attacking Democratic critics like Edmund Muskie for their perceived partisanship while managing media coverage and potential responses to a dock strike. Nixon specifically instructed staff to employ aggressive, memorable rhetoric to characterize labor strikers as selfish and irresponsible in order to pressure Congress into taking action.
On January 20, 1972, United States Secret Service agents and unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 3:05 pm and 4:50 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 652-012 of the White House Tapes.
Secret Service personnel engaged in a brief administrative exchange while coordinating security arrangements near the Cabinet Room. The dialogue primarily concerned the logistical movements and current location of the President. No substantive policy decisions were made during this routine operational check.
On January 20, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon, Terence Cardinal Cooke, Theodore E. McCarrick, Peter M. Flanigan, Alexander M. Haig, Jr., Stephen B. Bull, White House photographer, unknown person(s), White House operator, Gen. William Westmoreland, and Melvin R. Laird met in the Oval Office of the White House from 4:52 pm to 5:59 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 652-013 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with Cardinal Cooke, administration officials, and military leadership to discuss several pressing national and international issues. The conversation covered the morale of U.S. troops in Vietnam, the administration's efforts to provide government aid to private and parochial schools, and upcoming high-level diplomatic trips to China and the Soviet Union. Nixon also coordinated with General Westmoreland regarding the strategic importance of U.S. military security assistance programs, specifically for Indonesia and Latin America, as a means to maintain global influence.
On January 20, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 4:52 pm and 5:22 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 019-035 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon initiated a request to place a telephone call to Richard E. Berlin, a prominent publishing executive. The White House operator informed the President that Berlin was currently a patient at Roosevelt Hospital in New York City. The brief exchange served to confirm Berlin's status and location for the purpose of connecting the President to him.
On January 20, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 5:22 pm and 6:06 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 019-182 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon attempted to reach Richard E. Berlin via telephone to discuss an unspecified matter. After the operator reported that Berlin was unavailable, the President instructed the operator to discontinue the current effort but expressed an intent to retry the call later. No substantive policy discussions occurred during this brief administrative exchange.
On January 20, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 5:22 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 019-036 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon coordinated a telephone call with the White House operator to reach Richard E. Berlin. He specifically provided the operator with the necessary room number, 1010, to facilitate the connection. This brief exchange served solely to ensure the operator could successfully place the call to Berlin.
On January 20, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 5:59 pm and 6:00 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 652-014 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon consulted with his aide, Stephen B. Bull, regarding his immediate schedule and the presence of Henry Kissinger. Nixon directed Bull to inform Kissinger that he required 15 minutes to attend to document signing before their meeting. Consequently, Bull was instructed to reschedule the appointment for 6:15 pm.
On January 20, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon, Alexander P. Butterfield, White House operator, and Robert H. Finch met in the Oval Office of the White House from 6:00 pm to 6:08 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 652-015 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with Alexander P. Butterfield to handle routine administrative tasks, including the signing of official documents and coordination regarding H. R. Haldeman’s schedule for an upcoming Cabinet dinner. The President also engaged in a brief, informal telephone conversation with Robert H. Finch concerning his health and recovery. The interaction concluded with the President emphasizing the need for strategic political momentum heading into the upcoming months.
On January 20, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 6:00 pm and 6:06 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 019-037 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon instructed the White House operator to place an urgent call to Robert H. Finch at his home. The operator confirmed Finch's availability despite his illness. This interaction served solely as a logistical request to establish direct communication with one of the President's key advisors.
On January 20, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon, Alexander P. Butterfield, and Robert H. Finch talked on the telephone from 6:06 pm to 6:08 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 019-038 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon calls Robert H. Finch to express sympathy regarding Finch’s recent health struggles and to discuss the reception of the President's recent State of the Union address. The two men reflect on the speech's tone, specifically praising the strategic use of references to Harry S. Truman to highlight the administration's legislative positioning. Nixon emphasizes the importance of his upcoming policy agenda, framing the final year of his term as the 'fourth quarter' requiring decisive action.
On January 20, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon, unknown person(s), and Henry A. Kissinger met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 6:08 pm and 6:36 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 652-017 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Henry Kissinger met to coordinate strategy for the President's upcoming peace plan speech, evaluate the North Vietnamese military build-up, and discuss diplomatic relations with the Soviet Union and China. They concluded that while the U.S. would not immediately launch new bombing campaigns to avoid complicating the peace proposal, they would prepare for a firm military response should the North Vietnamese offensive escalate. Additionally, the pair reviewed the success of the recent State of the Union address and finalized preparations for Kissinger’s forthcoming meeting with Soviet Ambassador Anatoliy Dobrynin.
On January 20, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 6:08 pm and 6:12 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 652-016 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull to review and refine his upcoming executive schedule. The discussion focused specifically on managing the President's interactions and appointments with Henry A. Kissinger. This brief administrative consultation was intended to ensure the proper organization of the President's calendar regarding key foreign policy engagements.
On January 20, 1972, United States Secret Service agents and unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 6:36 pm and 11:59 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 652-019 of the White House Tapes.
Secret Service personnel met in the Oval Office to coordinate security logistics and personnel deployment for an upcoming event or location. The discussion focused on the necessity of advancing a security agent to the site before others arrived. This exchange highlights the routine operational planning and preparation required for presidential protection details.
On January 20, 1972, United States Secret Service agents met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 6:36 pm and 11:59 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 652-018 of the White House Tapes.
Secret Service agents entered the Oval Office to coordinate logistics regarding the President’s location. The brief exchange functioned as an operational check, with the agents serving as messengers to confirm movement plans. Following the interaction, the agents exited the office to proceed with their security duties.