17 conversations found
On January 21, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 10:07 am and 10:33 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 036-029 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon initiates a request through the White House operator to be connected with his National Security Advisor, Henry Kissinger. This brief administrative interaction serves as the preliminary step for a high-level diplomatic or policy consultation. No substantive policy matters were discussed during this brief connection attempt.
On January 21, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Henry A. Kissinger talked on the telephone from 10:33 am to 10:37 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 036-030 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Henry Kissinger discussed the progress of negotiations with South Vietnamese President Nguyen Van Thieu regarding the Vietnam peace agreement. Kissinger reported that Thieu had effectively moved past his objections to the accord and was likely maneuvering for domestic political optics. The two finalized plans to meet the following morning at the Executive Office Building to consolidate the final facts before Kissinger's departure and the President’s anticipated public announcement.
On January 21, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Ronald L. Ziegler talked on the telephone from 1:52 pm to 2:04 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 036-031 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Press Secretary Ronald Ziegler discussed the coordination of public messaging regarding Nixon's upcoming meetings with Alexander Haig and Henry Kissinger. They also reviewed the drafting process of the 1973 inaugural address, specifically clarifying the timeline of Nixon's final revisions to the concluding paragraph. Furthermore, they addressed a clerical error that omitted a significant line about treaty commitments and foreign policy interests from the official press copies.
On January 21, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 2:04 pm and 2:27 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 036-032 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to facilitate a telephone connection with Alexander M. Haig, Jr. The brief exchange served as a routine administrative request to initiate communication with his key advisor. No substantive policy matters were discussed during this short logistical interaction.
On January 21, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Alexander M. Haig, Jr. talked on the telephone from 2:27 pm to 2:33 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 036-033 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Alexander Haig discuss the status of the Vietnam peace agreement following Haig's recent trip to Southeast Asia. They assess South Vietnamese President Nguyen Van Thieu's reluctance to publicly support the deal, noting that while Thieu is privately complying for survival, he remains concerned about his political standing. The two men coordinate their press strategy through Press Secretary Ron Ziegler and discuss plans for a future meeting with Thieu in San Clemente to solidify the agreement.
On January 21, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and unknown person(s) met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 4:54 pm and 5:00 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 402-003 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon held a brief, unscheduled meeting in the Old Executive Office Building with an unidentified individual to discuss matters pertaining to the President's schedule. The interaction concluded within six minutes, providing no further substantive details regarding policy or administration objectives. Due to the limited audio record and the anonymity of the participant, the specific purpose and outcome of the discussion remain undocumented.
On January 21, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Manolo Sanchez met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 4:54 pm and 5:00 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 402-002 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with his personal valet, Manolo Sanchez, in the Old Executive Office Building. The brief interaction focused on the President requesting refreshments, specifically an order for coffee. No policy matters or significant political decisions were discussed during this short exchange.
On January 21, 1973, 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 5:00 pm and 5:22 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 402-006 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon consulted with the White House operator to facilitate an outgoing call. This routine interaction served as a logistical step in the President's administrative communications. No further details regarding the substance of the requested connection or specific policy discussions are documented.
On January 21, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 5:00 pm and 5:02 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 402-004 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with aide Stephen B. Bull to coordinate his upcoming schedule and manage communications with key advisors. The discussion focused primarily on the availability of Alexander M. Haig, Jr. and Henry A. Kissinger, specifically regarding the timing of a potential phone call. Nixon directed Bull to inform relevant parties of his location in the office while expressing a desire to avoid unnecessary administrative solicitations.
On January 21, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 5:00 pm and 5:22 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 402-005 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon dictated a retrospective memorandum for the files to capture his impressions of the 1973 inaugural events. He reviewed memories of the inaugural balls, parades, and church services, emphasizing the sense of pride, dignity, and public behavior displayed during the festivities. Throughout the dictation, Nixon recounted personal anecdotes, including surprise guest appearances and interactions with family members and staff, to memorialize the occasion.
On January 21, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 5:02 pm and 5:22 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 036-034 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to facilitate an urgent telephone call to National Security Advisor Henry A. Kissinger. This administrative interaction highlights the President's reliance on the operator for coordinating high-level communications during the Nixon administration. No further details regarding the substance of the eventual discussion with Kissinger are available from this specific recording.
On January 21, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Henry A. Kissinger met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building from 5:22 pm to 5:29 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 402-007 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Henry Kissinger discuss the complexities of diplomatic communications and the perceived dishonesty of foreign counterparts regarding official correspondence. The two explore the necessity of maintaining a firm public stance while coordinating their strategic approach to upcoming negotiations. They conclude by scheduling a follow-up meeting at the Executive Office Building for the following evening to further assess their position.
On January 21, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Henry A. Kissinger talked on the telephone from 5:22 pm to 5:29 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 036-035 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Henry Kissinger discuss the final stages of the Vietnam peace negotiations, focusing on ensuring South Vietnamese President Nguyen Van Thieu’s compliance with the impending agreement. Kissinger briefs the President on technical details, including language regarding personal weapons and the planned schedule for his upcoming meetings in Paris. The two leaders agree on the strategic value of including the South Vietnamese Foreign Minister in these talks to provide Thieu with a face-saving "fig leaf" while finalizing the transition toward a ceasefire.
On January 21, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 5:33 pm and 5:43 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 402-008 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Stephen B. Bull reviewed logistical details regarding an upcoming Republican National Committee (RNC) reception. They discussed the President's speaking engagement, including the schedule for photographs and the involvement of key figures such as Spiro T. Agnew, Robert J. Dole, and Anne Armstrong. The discussion focused on finalizing the timing and coordination of these ceremonial duties.
On January 21, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Manolo Sanchez met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 5:33 pm and 5:43 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 402-009 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with his valet, Manolo Sanchez, to discuss the ongoing technical malfunctions plaguing his dictation machine. Nixon expressed frustration over the device’s performance and concluded that it required professional repairs. The brief interaction concluded with logistical instructions regarding the President's schedule and the machine's maintenance.
Unknown person(s) met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building on an unknown date, sometime between 5:43 pm on January 21, 1973 and 7:56 am on January 22, 1973. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 402-011 of the White House Tapes.
An unidentified individual met with President Nixon in the Old Executive Office Building to discuss the maintenance of a dictation machine. The parties addressed the specific logistics of the device's repair, inspection, and delivery. No broader policy or political matters were recorded during this brief technical administrative exchange.
Unknown person(s) met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building on an unknown date, sometime between 5:43 pm on January 21, 1973 and 7:56 am on January 22, 1973. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 402-010 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with unidentified individuals in his Old Executive Office Building suite to address technical issues regarding the office's dictation equipment. The discussion focused on coordinating the necessary repairs for the machine, which was located within the President's workspace. Following the inspection and maintenance efforts, the unidentified participants concluded their business and departed the office.