40 conversations found
On January 24, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 7:08 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 036-104 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to request an outgoing call to his special counsel, Charles W. Colson. The interaction served as a logistical administrative step to facilitate a direct conversation between the President and a key aide. No substantive policy matters were discussed during this brief request for assistance.
On January 24, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 7:15 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 036-105 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon consulted with the White House operator to coordinate communication with his close associate, Charles G. “Bebe” Rebozo. After confirming the status and expected arrival time of Charles W. Colson, the President requested that the operator initiate a call to Rebozo. The interaction served as a logistical bridge to facilitate private presidential correspondence.
On January 24, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Charles W. Colson talked on the telephone from 7:17 pm to 7:31 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 036-106 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Charles Colson discussed public relations strategies to capitalize on the positive reception of the Vietnam peace settlement following the President's televised address. The conversation focused on mobilizing political allies, including Henry Cabot Lodge, Melvin Laird, and George H.W. Bush, to champion the agreement and counter criticism from political opponents. They also evaluated media coverage and prioritized maintaining the momentum of the administration's foreign policy achievements over immediate domestic budget confrontations.
On January 24, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Charles G. ("Bebe") Rebozo talked on the telephone from 7:35 pm to 7:40 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 036-107 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Bebe Rebozo discussed the logistics of Rebozo's upcoming attendance at Lyndon B. Johnson's funeral as the President's representative. They reviewed the presentation of ceremonial gifts for the Johnson family and touched upon the public reception of Nixon's recent Vietnam peace announcement. Additionally, Rebozo suggested that the President send a personal emissary to greet released POWs, while Nixon confirmed his upcoming visit to Florida.
On January 24, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 7:40 pm and 7:52 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 036-108 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon instructed 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 facilitate communication between the President and his top aide. No substantive policy discussions or decisions occurred during this brief administrative exchange.
On January 24, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman talked on the telephone from 7:52 pm to 7:55 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 036-109 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon directs H. R. Haldeman to convene a meeting with John Ehrlichman, George Shultz, and Charles Colson to discuss shifting the administration's public relations focus from the recent Vietnam settlement to domestic budget issues. Nixon cautions against prioritizing the budget debate, fearing it would allow political opponents to pivot away from the Vietnam issue where they are currently on the defensive. He requests that Colson attend the meeting to provide a perspective aligned with Labor Secretary Peter Brennan’s warnings against engaging in domestic battles on the opponents' terms.
On January 25, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 7:54 am and 8:38 am. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 405-001 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon dictated a memorandum for his files to document internal reflections regarding the death of former President Lyndon B. Johnson and the upcoming memorial services at the Capitol. The recording also touches upon the administration's strategic goals for the Vietnam settlement, emphasizing the commitment to achieving a "peace with honor." The dictation serves as an official record of the President's private assessments of these high-level political and foreign policy matters.
On January 25, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 7:54 am and 8:38 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 036-110 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon initiates a brief communication with the White House operator to facilitate a connection with his aide, Stephen B. Bull. The exchange serves solely as a logistical request for the operator to place the call. No substantive policy discussions or further developments occur during this brief interaction.
On January 25, 1973, 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 7:54 am and 8:38 am. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 405-002 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with H. R. Haldeman to dictate a memorandum regarding the framing of the Vietnam peace settlement. The discussion focused on establishing a public relations strategy to define the agreement as "peace with honor" and secure support against political opposition. They emphasized the importance of managing congressional relations and clearly communicating the impact of the administration's policies on South Vietnam's future and the return of prisoners of war.
On January 25, 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 7:54 am and 8:38 am. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 405-004 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon held a brief, routine interaction with the White House operator while located in his Executive Office Building workspace. The primary purpose of this contact involved managing the President's immediate telephonic communications. No substantive policy discussions or major administrative decisions occurred during this brief exchange.
On January 25, 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 7:54 am and 8:38 am. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 405-003 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon held a brief, early-morning meeting with an unidentified individual in the Old Executive Office Building. The conversation is largely unintelligible, containing cryptic references to the "strength and power of the sea," and yields no clear substantive policy discussion or actionable directives. Consequently, the meeting remains a fragment of the taping system with no discernable historical or political outcome.
On January 25, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull talked on the telephone from 8:38 am to 8:39 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 036-111 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon coordinated with Stephen B. Bull to arrange a meeting with H.R. Haldeman regarding revisions to an upcoming speech. The President established a strict timeline to review these materials before his departure for a funeral later that morning. Bull was tasked with confirming Haldeman's availability to ensure the briefing occurred between 8:45 and 9:15 AM.
On January 25, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building from 8:38 am to 8:39 am. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 405-005 of the White House Tapes.
President Richard M. Nixon and personal aide Stephen B. Bull held a brief meeting in the Old Executive Office Building to conduct routine administrative business. This interaction served to facilitate the President's immediate morning schedule or personal logistical requirements. No significant policy decisions were recorded during this one-minute exchange.
On January 25, 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 8:39 am and 9:01 am. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 405-006 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with an unknown individual in the Old Executive Office Building to discuss scheduling matters. Chief of Staff H. R. Haldeman was also present during the discussion. The primary focus of the meeting centered on administrative coordination regarding the President's upcoming agenda.
On January 25, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 9:01 am and 9:03 am. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 405-008 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon utilized a brief session in his Executive Office Building suite to dictate a memorandum. The recording captures the President engaged in the formal process of documenting official correspondence or instructions. No other participants were involved in the brief dictation.
On January 25, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building from 9:01 am to 9:03 am. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 405-007 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met briefly with his personal aide, Stephen B. Bull, to discuss administrative matters regarding the President's daily schedule. The session served as a logistical coordination meeting to review upcoming appointments and priorities. No major policy decisions were recorded during this short briefing.
On January 25, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon, H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman, and Stephen B. Bull met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building from 9:05 am to 9:34 am. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 405-009 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman coordinated the strategic rollout of the upcoming 1974 budget speech, focusing on press coverage, congressional relations, and the necessary integration with the recent Vietnam settlement. They reviewed cabinet meeting logistics and potential personnel assignments, weighing the roles of various advisors like George Shultz and John Ehrlichman. Stephen B. Bull joined briefly toward the end to finalize logistical arrangements for the President’s travel to Texas to attend the funeral of Lyndon B. Johnson.
On January 25, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Manolo Sanchez met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 11:06 am and 11:18 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 842-001 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with his personal valet, Manolo Sanchez, in the Oval Office to conduct a brief administrative review. The discussion centered on logistics regarding the President’s daily schedule and upcoming personal arrangements. No major policy decisions were reached during this short interaction, which served primarily to manage the President's routine movements.
On January 25, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 11:06 am and 11:18 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 842-003 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with his aide, Stephen B. Bull, to conduct administrative business regarding official documentation and visual records. Their discussion focused on the handling of photographs, including the arrangements for days of mourning and the work of photographer Oliver F. Atkins. Additionally, the pair addressed the processing of a letter from W. Marvin Watson, which was referred to speechwriter Raymond K. Price, Jr. for further action.
On January 25, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 11:06 am and 11:18 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 842-004 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon dictates a formal letter to W. Marvin Watson regarding the passing of former President Lyndon B. Johnson. Nixon commends Watson for his dedicated service, integrity, and significant contributions as a close advisor to Johnson. The correspondence serves as both a gesture of sympathy and a recognition of the professional bond between Watson and the late president.
On January 25, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 11:06 am and 11:18 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 842-002 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met to discuss administrative and logistical matters regarding White House press relations. The conversation specifically addressed the role and activities of official White House photographer Oliver F. “Ollie” Atkins. No major policy shifts were recorded, as the discussion focused on the management of internal personnel related to public relations imagery.
On January 25, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 11:06 am and 11:18 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 842-005 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon dictated a letter to Dr. George R. Davis, minister of the National Christian Church, to express his appreciation for the funeral services held for former President Lyndon B. Johnson. He specifically commended the choir’s performance and praised Davis for his qualities as a spiritual advisor and patriot. Nixon also incorporated a reflection on the recent Vietnam peace settlement, aiming to frame the agreement as a significant achievement for peace and honor.
On January 25, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 11:06 am and 11:18 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 842-006 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with an unknown individual to discuss the administrative handling of correspondence. The primary focus of the discussion concerned the transcription of specific letters, with particular attention given to tasks assigned to Rose Mary Woods and Marjorie P. Acker. No further policy or strategic developments were recorded during this brief administrative exchange.
On January 25, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon, H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman, Manolo Sanchez, and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House from 11:18 am to 11:39 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 842-007 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon, H.R. Haldeman, Manolo Sanchez, and Stephen B. Bull met to discuss administrative personnel changes, specifically regarding Secret Service staffing, and to coordinate the President's upcoming public relations and media strategy. A significant portion of the discussion addressed friction between John Ehrlichman and Charles Colson regarding policy advice, presidential speech themes, and the frequency of Nixon's televised appearances. Ultimately, the President decided to proceed with a radio address rather than a televised speech to avoid overexposure and concluded that both Ehrlichman and Colson should provide input on administration strategy.
On January 25, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon, Yitzhak Rabin, Oliver F. ("Ollie") Atkins, Henry A. Kissinger, unknown person(s), and Manolo Sanchez met in the Oval Office of the White House from 11:39 am to 12:42 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 842-008 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with outgoing Israeli Ambassador Yitzhak Rabin to discuss the state of U.S.-Israel relations and Middle East regional stability. Following Rabin's departure, Nixon and Henry Kissinger transitioned to a tactical review of the recent Vietnam peace settlement, emphasizing the necessity of maintaining a firm stance with Congress and the media. The conversation also touched upon the political implications of Lyndon B. Johnson’s death and the President's upcoming diplomatic strategy regarding the war's conclusion.
On January 25, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House from 12:43 pm to 12:44 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 842-009 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon held a brief, one-minute meeting in the Oval Office with an unidentified individual. The discussion focused on the President's schedule, though the transcript remains undefined. The participants departed immediately following this short administrative exchange.
On January 25, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building from 12:45 pm to 2:16 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 405-011 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman met to coordinate upcoming administrative priorities, including the development of the 1974 budget speech and preparations for the Vietnam peace settlement. They discussed strategies for managing executive privilege, congressional relations, and the evolving roles of staff members like John Ehrlichman. Additionally, the pair reviewed the President’s crowded schedule, which encompassed appointments for Cabinet swearing-in ceremonies, memorial events, and press engagement strategies.
On January 25, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and unknown person(s) met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at 12:45 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 405-010 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with an unidentified individual in the Old Executive Office Building to discuss administrative or personal matters. The available archival record is limited to a brief segment involving a food order, indicating the session lacked significant policy deliberations. Consequently, no substantive executive decisions or historical action items were recorded for this encounter.
On January 25, 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 2:16 pm and 3:31 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 405-012 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with his personal valet, Manolo Sanchez, to facilitate the delivery of materials to speechwriter Raymond K. Price, Jr. The discussion centered on logistics involving an unnamed secretary to ensure the prompt transfer of these documents. This interaction highlights the routine administrative and staffing coordination managed by the President within the Executive Office Building.
On January 25, 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 2:16 pm and 3:31 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 405-015 of the White House Tapes.
President Richard M. Nixon met with an unidentified individual in his Old Executive Office Building workspace to conduct administrative business. Although no transcript or specific records of the discussion survive, the meeting took place during a critical period of the Nixon presidency. The encounter concluded without any documented action items or historical record of the topics addressed.
On January 25, 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 2:16 pm and 3:31 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 405-013 of the White House Tapes.
President Richard Nixon met with his personal aide, Manolo Sanchez, in the Old Executive Office Building to discuss the delivery of a presidential speech. The brief interaction focused on the logistical arrangements or distribution strategy for the address. Sanchez concluded his duties and departed the office shortly thereafter.
On January 25, 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 2:16 pm and 3:31 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 405-014 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with his valet, Manolo Sanchez, in the Old Executive Office Building to attend to personal and administrative matters. Their discussion centered on the handling of the President's coat and the finalization of a speech draft. The interaction concluded with Sanchez departing the office after assisting with these brief tasks.
On January 25, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon, Charles W. Colson, H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman, and Manolo Sanchez met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building from 3:31 pm to 4:33 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 405-016 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon, Charles Colson, and H.R. Haldeman met to coordinate public relations and legislative strategy surrounding the Vietnam peace settlement and the associated cease-fire announcement. The discussion focused heavily on managing press coverage, shaping the public image of Nixon’s leadership, and ensuring favorable congressional reactions to the administration’s actions. Participants also strategized on the handling of returning prisoners of war and the logistics of the President’s upcoming speeches and scheduling.
On January 25, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 4:55 pm and 5:00 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 842-012 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Stephen B. Bull reviewed the guest list for an upcoming state dinner honoring former Japanese Prime Minister Eisuku Sato. Nixon exercised strict control over the invitations, explicitly excluding various cabinet members, senators, and White House staff to focus on specific Japanese-American relations. Additionally, the pair briefly discussed logistics for a dinner honoring Georgia O'Keeffe and reviewed speech drafts for upcoming policy announcements.
On January 25, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 4:55 pm and 5:00 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 842-011 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull to coordinate his upcoming schedule and administrative agenda. The discussion focused primarily on arranging meetings with key senior advisors John D. Ehrlichman and H. R. Haldeman. This brief session served as a logistical check-in to manage the President’s immediate workflow and high-level internal communications.
On January 25, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon, Manolo Sanchez, and unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 4:55 pm and 5:00 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 842-010 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with his personal valet, Manolo Sanchez, and an unidentified individual in the Oval Office to briefly discuss the President's upcoming schedule. The encounter concluded shortly thereafter with an expression of thanks from the President. No substantive policy decisions were documented during this short exchange.
On January 25, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon, H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman, John D. Ehrlichman, Stephen B. Bull, unknown person(s), Henry A. Kissinger, Manolo Sanchez, White House operator, and Richard M. Helms met in the Oval Office of the White House from 5:00 pm to 6:58 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 842-013 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with H.R. Haldeman and John Ehrlichman to discuss personnel staffing, legislative strategy, and the administration’s approach to managing congressional relations following his reelection. A significant portion of the discussion centered on Vice President Spiro Agnew’s recent attempts to assert independent policy initiatives, with Nixon and his aides expressing concern about Agnew's lack of coordination with the White House and his pursuit of public attention. The group also evaluated strategies for promoting the administration's budget and legislative agenda, specifically focusing on how to handle executive privilege claims and the confirmation of presidential assistants by Congress.
On January 25, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 5:34 pm and 6:18 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 036-112 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon initiated a brief telephone request through the White House operator to be connected with Richard M. Helms. The primary objective of the call was to facilitate immediate communication between the President and the outgoing Director of Central Intelligence. No further substantive policy matters were recorded during this connection process.
On January 25, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Richard M. Helms talked on the telephone from 6:18 pm to 6:22 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 036-113 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon consulted CIA Director Richard Helms regarding his upcoming appointment as Ambassador to Iran and his role in addressing the unstable situation surrounding Iranian oil. Nixon emphasized the need for Helms to exert broader influence over regional stability in the Persian Gulf, suggesting an early trip to the region despite Helms’s initial plans for a mid-March departure. Helms was instructed to consult with John Ehrlichman, Peter Flanigan, and John Connally to prepare for this mission, which aimed to consolidate U.S. interests and intelligence prior to an anticipated crisis.
H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman and the White House operator talked on the telephone on an unknown date, sometime between 6:22 pm on January 25, 1973 and 1:18 pm on January 30, 1973. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 036-114 of the White House Tapes.
H. R. Haldeman coordinates with the White House operator to initiate a telephone call to William C. Timmons. The brief exchange focuses on locating Timmons to establish contact. No substantive policy matters or administrative decisions were addressed beyond this logistical request.