29 conversations found
On January 24, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and John B. Connally talked on the telephone from 7:08 pm to 7:14 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 019-057 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon consulted John B. Connally regarding the search for a new U.S. Ambassador to West Germany after William P. Clements, Jr. declined the position. Nixon inquired about Richard M. Paget, seeking Connally's assessment of his temperament, professional background, and suitability for the diplomatic post. Connally expressed confidence in Paget's abilities and agreed to contact him to gauge his interest in the appointment.
On January 24, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Henry A. Kissinger talked on the telephone from 7:55 pm to 7:58 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 019-058 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Henry Kissinger coordinate the final revisions for an upcoming televised address regarding Vietnam policy. They agree to adjust the phrasing concerning South Vietnamese President Nguyen Van Thieu's election proposal to ensure it correctly reflects Thieu’s agency rather than appearing as a U.S. mandate. Additionally, they discuss concerns over potential ambiguities regarding Thieu’s possible resignation and decide to clarify the two-stage nature of the U.S. October 11 peace proposal to maintain transparency.
On January 25, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Charles W. Colson met in the Oval Office of the White House from 9:18 am to 9:19 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 655-001 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Charles Colson briefly discussed rescheduling a meeting with political analyst Richard Scammon due to the President's upcoming television address regarding his Vietnam peace proposal. Nixon prioritized preparing for the broadcast and indicated a desire to review recent political literature, specifically referencing Scammon and Ben Wattenberg’s work, *The Real Majority*. Colson was tasked with coordinating the scheduling change to accommodate the President's agenda.
On January 25, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Alexander P. Butterfield met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 9:19 am and 9:53 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 655-002 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with his Deputy Assistant Alexander P. Butterfield in the Oval Office to discuss the preparation and refinement of a specific speech draft. The conversation centered on administrative coordination regarding the document's content and finalization. No definitive policy decisions were recorded, as the dialogue focused on the logistical management of executive communication.
On January 25, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon, Alexander P. Butterfield, H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman, Manolo Sanchez, Ronald L. Ziegler, Henry A. Kissinger, unknown person(s), Robert H. Finch, and Rose Mary Woods met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 9:55 am and 12:32 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 655-003 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with his senior advisors and staff to finalize the details of his upcoming January 25, 1972, televised address regarding a new Vietnam peace proposal. The discussion focused on coordinating network scheduling, managing media speculation, and refining the tone of the speech to ensure it effectively presented the administration's negotiating efforts. Additionally, the participants reviewed staffing requirements for upcoming presidential trips and strategic political considerations for the 1972 election cycle, including Robert Finch's future political trajectory.
On January 25, 1972, United States Secret Service agents and unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 12:32 pm and 8:19 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 655-004 of the White House Tapes.
United States Secret Service agents and unidentified individuals met in the Oval Office to coordinate security logistics. The discussion, which included a segment redacted for national security, primarily concerned the President’s location and movement between the White House and the Executive Office Building. The exchange concluded abruptly after a brief, ambiguous comment regarding exit security.
On January 25, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon, Robert H. Finch, Manolo Sanchez, White House operator, Rose Mary Woods, and H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building from 12:32 pm to 2:15 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 316-001 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with Robert Finch and H. R. Haldeman to finalize details for his upcoming televised address regarding the administration's Vietnam peace plan. During the discussion, Nixon emphasized the necessity of public disclosure to counter North Vietnamese intransigence and correct misperceptions about U.S. negotiating efforts. Additionally, the President reviewed his broader political strategy for 1972, focusing on his legislative agenda and the need to adopt a more aggressive, combative stance against political opponents, drawing parallels to the campaign tactics of Franklin D. Roosevelt and Harry S. Truman.
On January 25, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 2:15 pm and 2:25 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 316-003 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman discussed the guest list for an upcoming presidential speech on Vietnam, focusing specifically on whether to include key members of the Appropriations Committee. The pair also addressed the health status of Henry Kissinger and coordinated a follow-up regarding a personal matter Kissinger wished to discuss. The conversation concluded with Nixon deciding to personally inquire about Kissinger's concerns.
On January 25, 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 2:15 pm and 2:25 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 316-002 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon held a brief, private meeting with his valet, Manolo Sanchez, in the Old Executive Office Building. The conversation primarily consisted of personal matters, as indicated by a short duration and the withdrawal of the recorded content for personal return. No substantive policy discussions or administrative actions were documented during this interaction.
On January 25, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon, Rose Mary Woods, Henry A. Kissinger, Rose Mary Woods, and Marjorie P. Acker met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building from 2:25 pm to 2:33 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 316-004 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with Rose Mary Woods, Henry Kissinger, and Marjorie Acker to finalize the text and pacing of an upcoming major address on Vietnam. The participants coordinated last-minute revisions to the speech, discussed international diplomatic reactions—specifically regarding the French government—and reviewed feedback from administration officials like Robert Finch. Additionally, Nixon established communication protocols for the evening, directing staff to screen all incoming calls so he could focus exclusively on the speech preparations.
On January 25, 1972, 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 2:33 pm and 2:45 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 316-005 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon held a brief meeting with unknown participants to coordinate scheduling arrangements. The conversation focused on logistical updates regarding appointments with Alexander M. Haig, Jr. and Henry A. Kissinger. No substantive policy decisions were reached during this short administrative interaction.
On January 25, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon, Henry A. Kissinger, and unknown person(s) met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building from 2:45 pm to 2:55 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 316-006 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Henry Kissinger met to finalize specific language and strategic messaging for the President’s forthcoming Vietnam speech. The discussion focused on refining the phrasing regarding troop withdrawal timelines, election processes, and a proposed reconstruction program for Indochina to ensure the policy objectives were clearly communicated. They also weighed the potential international reactions to these proposals, specifically considering the involvement of French diplomacy and the reception from foreign officials.
On January 25, 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 2:55 pm and 4:35 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 316-007 of the White House Tapes.
President Richard Nixon met with his personal valet, Manolo Sanchez, in the Old Executive Office Building to discuss personal matters. The brief interaction concluded with Sanchez departing the office shortly after the meeting began. Due to the lack of a transcript and the presence of withdrawn material, the specific nature of their exchange remains restricted to personal or private business.
On January 25, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 2:55 pm and 4:35 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 316-008 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman coordinated the final logistical and presentational preparations for a forthcoming televised address regarding Vietnam. The discussion focused on managing the President's appearance, including makeup and wardrobe choices, while also touching upon the scheduling of meetings with bipartisan congressional leaders. They further deliberated on the management of White House staff and the anticipated press strategy led by communications officials to ensure favorable coverage.
On January 25, 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 2:55 pm and 4:35 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 316-009 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with his personal valet, Manolo Sanchez, in the Old Executive Office Building. Given the absence of a transcript and the classification of the recorded segment as personal, the conversation did not involve matters of public policy or administration. The interaction concluded with no documented official actions or developments.
On January 25, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Alexander P. Butterfield met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building from 4:35 pm to 4:36 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 316-010 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with Alexander P. Butterfield to finalize details and talking points for an upcoming televised address regarding the Vietnam War. The discussion also addressed administrative logistics, including a memorandum intended for Secretary of State William P. Rogers involving John B. Connally and a review of menu arrangements. This brief exchange served to synchronize final preparations for the President's public policy messaging and internal executive correspondence.
On January 25, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 4:36 pm and 5:30 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 316-013 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon held this session to rehearse his upcoming nationally televised address detailing a comprehensive peace plan for the Vietnam War. By disclosing the details of previously secret negotiations conducted by Henry Kissinger, the President aimed to demonstrate that the United States had made significant, ignored overtures to North Vietnam. This strategic public disclosure was intended to break the deadlock in Paris and clarify to the American public that the administration had pursued every viable diplomatic channel to achieve an honorable peace.
On January 25, 1972, 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 4:36 pm and 5:30 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 316-011 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with an unidentified individual to review prepared talking points and administrative documents. The discussion centered on an unspecified State Department proposal that the White House staff had previously drafted. No significant policy decisions were recorded during this brief administrative exchange.
On January 25, 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 4:36 pm and 5:30 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 316-014 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon practices a public statement regarding the administration’s Vietnam policy, specifically addressing the withdrawal of American forces and the transition to South Vietnamese self-defense. The recording captures the President rehearsing his rhetoric to ensure a clear articulation of the consequences should the enemy reject diplomatic negotiations or escalate military aggression. This exercise serves as a preparation for a forthcoming address aimed at justifying the administration's strategic posture in the ongoing conflict.
On January 25, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon, unknown person(s), and Manolo Sanchez met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 4:36 pm and 5:30 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 316-012 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon utilized this session in the Old Executive Office Building to rehearse his televised 'Address to the Nation Making Public a Plan for Peace in Vietnam.' Accompanied at various points by Manolo Sanchez and an unidentified woman, Nixon refined the delivery of his speech, which sought to disclose previously secret negotiations with North Vietnam. The rehearsal focused on presenting the administration's comprehensive peace plan, including the withdrawal of U.S. forces, the release of prisoners of war, and proposals for new presidential elections in South Vietnam.
On January 25, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 4:36 pm and 5:30 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 019-059 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon instructed the White House operator to place a personal telephone call to his daughter, Tricia Nixon Cox. This brief communication served solely as a request to initiate contact with a family member. No policy matters or administrative business were conducted during this interaction.
On January 25, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Tricia Nixon Cox met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building from 5:30 pm to 5:32 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 316-015 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon practices a speech with his daughter, Tricia Nixon Cox, regarding his administration's peace proposals for the Vietnam War. The discussion focuses on articulating the President's commitment to protecting U.S. forces while justifying his pursuit of a negotiated end to the conflict. Nixon emphasizes the need for national unity in support of his peace plan, explicitly addressing skepticism toward the government's credibility.
On January 25, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Tricia Nixon Cox talked on the telephone from 5:30 pm to 5:32 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 019-060 of the White House Tapes.
President Richard Nixon engaged in a brief, informal telephone conversation with his daughter, Tricia Nixon Cox. The dialogue was personal in nature, reflecting the President's routine family communications during his time in office. No formal policy matters, governmental decisions, or substantive political actions were recorded during this brief exchange.
On January 25, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 5:32 pm and 6:32 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 316-016 of the White House Tapes.
President Richard M. Nixon used this meeting to rehearse his televised 'Address to the Nation,' in which he aimed to break the deadlock in Vietnam War negotiations. He reviewed the history of secret diplomatic channels and clarified his administration's extensive, previously private peace proposals, including a plan for total American force withdrawal. By going public with these terms, Nixon sought to counter domestic criticism regarding the pace of negotiations and pressure North Vietnam to engage in meaningful diplomatic dialogue.
On January 25, 1972, 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 5:32 pm and 6:32 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 316-017 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon held a meeting with an unidentified individual in his Old Executive Office Building suite. The brief recording contains a withdrawn segment of personal material, rendering the substance of the discussion inaccessible. No further information regarding the purpose, key topics, or outcomes of this meeting is available due to the lack of a transcript.
On January 25, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon, Rose Mary Woods, Marjorie P. Acker, White House operator, and Alexander M. Haig, Jr. met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 5:32 pm and 6:32 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 316-018 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with Rose Mary Woods and Alexander M. Haig, Jr. to finalize the text of an upcoming televised address regarding the Vietnam War. The participants focused on editorial revisions to the speech, specifically clarifying the administration's willingness to implement military withdrawals and prisoner releases while negotiations remained ongoing. The meeting also included brief logistical discussions concerning scheduling and administrative matters involving Wiley T. Buchanan.
On January 25, 1972, the White House operator, Rose Mary Woods, Alexander M. Haig, Jr., and President Richard M. Nixon talked on the telephone from 6:31 pm to 6:34 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 019-061 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Alexander M. Haig, Jr. discuss the drafting of an upcoming speech regarding the Vietnam War, focusing specifically on how to phrase the administration's willingness to implement military concessions, such as troop withdrawals and POW exchanges. Nixon expresses concern regarding the ambiguity of the current draft and its impact on his credibility, while Haig defends the vague language as a tactical choice that Henry Kissinger intends to clarify through press briefings. The two also review the positive reception of Kissinger's recent internal briefings, noting a shift toward a more optimistic tone to ensure the speech conveys a clear, forward-looking policy proposal.
On January 25, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman talked on the telephone from 6:41 pm to 6:44 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 019-062 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman coordinated final preparations for an upcoming nationally televised speech on Vietnam. They confirmed that key political figures and Cabinet members had been briefed to ensure unified support, while also reviewing the strategic tone of the address. The discussion specifically addressed concerns over Henry Kissinger’s original draft, which was deemed too defensive, favoring the President’s preference for a more positive and dramatic presentation of the secret negotiations.
On January 25, 1972, unknown person(s) and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 6:44 pm and 8:55 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 019-063 of the White House Tapes.
A brief telephone exchange occurred between an unidentified individual and the White House operator. Because the recording consists of a withdrawn non-historical segment and no transcript is available, the specific purpose and substantive content of the call remain unknown. No policy decisions or significant developments were recorded during this interaction.