16 conversations found
On January 19, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Rose Mary Woods talked on the telephone from 7:29 pm to 7:30 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 036-014 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon consulted with his personal secretary, Rose Mary Woods, to verify the text of his upcoming 1973 inaugural speech after noticing a potentially missing sentence regarding treaty commitments. The President expressed concern that the line, "We shall defend our interests," had been inadvertently or deliberately omitted from his current draft. To resolve the discrepancy, Nixon directed Press Secretary Ronald Ziegler to provide Woods with the official press copy for confirmation.
President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone on an unknown date, sometime between 7:30 pm on January 19, 1973 and 12:21 am on January 20, 1973. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 036-141 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to request assistance in locating speechwriter Raymond K. Price. He directed the operator to attempt to reach Price at the Kennedy Center to establish contact. The operator confirmed the request and agreed to notify the President once the individual was located.
On January 20, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 12:49 am and 1:03 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 036-016 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman debriefed following the 1973 Inaugural concerts, expressing general satisfaction with the performances and the decision to diversify the entertainment offerings compared to previous years. They discussed the logistics of celebrity involvement and the importance of recognizing performers who supported the President, while specifically ensuring that figures like Frank Rizzo and John Connally were properly accommodated. Additionally, Nixon directed Haldeman to contact Robert Finch in California to clarify the reason for his absence from the inaugural festivities, concerned that it might be perceived negatively.
On January 20, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 1:03 am and 1:04 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 036-017 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to initiate an urgent telephone call to Charles W. Colson. The brief exchange served solely to request that the operator connect the President to Colson. No further discussion or substantive policy matters were addressed during this short interaction.
On January 20, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Charles W. Colson talked on the telephone from 1:04 am to 1:46 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 036-018 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Charles Colson spoke in the early hours of his second inauguration to discuss the success of inaugural events and coordinate the inclusion of political allies during the upcoming parade. Nixon sought to bolster his "New Majority" coalition by inviting key labor and veteran supporters, such as Peter J. Brennan and Frank Fitzsimmons, to stand with him in the reviewing stand. They also reviewed favorable polling data and political strategy, agreeing to maintain a firm stance against war critics while anticipating that the impending Vietnam peace settlement would silence opposition and vindicate the administration's bombing policies.
On January 20, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon, White House operator, and H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman talked on the telephone from 1:46 am to 1:49 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 036-019 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman discuss Robert H. Finch’s decision to travel to the Virgin Islands during the 1973 inauguration events. While Herbert G. Klein confirmed that Finch had prior business and personal commitments, the President and Haldeman expressed concern that missing the official inaugural festivities would be perceived negatively. Ultimately, the President directed that any public inquiries regarding Finch's absence should be handled by Press Secretary Ronald L. Ziegler.
On January 20, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 8:35 am and 9:32 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 036-020 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to initiate a telephone call to National Security Advisor Henry Kissinger. This brief interaction served solely as a logistical request to establish communication with Kissinger. No substantive policy matters were discussed during this connection attempt.
On January 20, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Henry A. Kissinger talked on the telephone from 9:32 am to 9:59 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 036-021 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Henry Kissinger discussed the final stages of the Vietnam peace negotiations, focusing on overcoming President Nguyen Van Thieu's resistance to the proposed agreement. They agreed that Nixon would send a firm message to Thieu emphasizing that the U.S. will proceed with initialing the agreement by Tuesday, while leveraging the threat of a potential Congressional aid cutoff to secure his cooperation. Nixon also issued strict orders to withhold information about the deal from international allies, including Canada and Australia, until shortly before the public announcement.
On January 20, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 10:01 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 036-022 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon initiates a request to the White House operator to place a telephone call to speechwriter Raymond K. Price. This brief communication serves solely as a logistical bridge to connect the President with a member of his staff. No substantive policy discussions occur during this exchange.
On January 20, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 10:01 am and 10:29 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 036-025 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to issue instructions regarding his outgoing communications. He explicitly requested the cancellation of planned telephone calls to key aides H. R. Haldeman and Stephen B. Bull. The President confirmed he had already received the necessary information, rendering the scheduled contacts with his staff unnecessary.
On January 20, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone from 10:01 am to 10:29 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 036-023 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon consulted with the White House operator in an attempt to reach speechwriter Raymond K. Price, Jr. After the operator reported difficulty in locating Price, Nixon decided to cancel the request, deeming it too late to connect. The President opted to defer the communication until later in the day, concluding the brief administrative exchange.
On January 20, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 10:29 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 036-024 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon instructed the White House operator to place a telephone call to Mr. Holloman or, alternatively, to Stephen B. Bull. The request served as a brief administrative communication to facilitate immediate contact with his staff. No further substantive policy matters were discussed during this short exchange.
On January 20, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 10:49 am and 4:35 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 036-026 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to place a personal telephone call to his close friend, Charles G. “Bebe” Rebozo. Nixon suggested that Rebozo could likely be reached at his room, though he clarified that the communication was not urgent if Rebozo was unavailable. The conversation served solely as an administrative request to facilitate this private connection.
On January 20, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 12:21 pm and 12:49 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 036-015 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 administrative interaction served as a formal request to facilitate communication between the President and his top aide. No further policy or strategic matters were discussed during this connection.
On January 20, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 4:35 pm and 5:00 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 036-027 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to request an immediate telephone connection to Robert H. Taylor. The interaction served as a brief administrative directive to facilitate communication with the Secret Service agent. No further policy or substantive matters were discussed during this short exchange.
On January 20, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon, White House operator, and Robert H. Taylor talked on the telephone at 5:07 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 036-028 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon contacted Robert H. Taylor to inquire about an incident where a youth attempted to rush the presidential vehicle during his second inauguration day. Concerned about security protocols, the President specifically demanded to know if formal charges were filed against the individual or if he had been released. Taylor committed to investigating the status of the detainee and reporting back to the President with the details.