32 conversations found
On January 31, 1972, the recording device engaged at an unknown time between 12:01 am and 1:06 pm, but the conversation appears to be blank. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 020-001 of the White House Tapes.
This recording consists entirely of electronic noise and contains no audible dialogue or substantive communication between participants. Consequently, there were no topics discussed, decisions made, or historical developments captured during this segment. The technical nature of the recording renders it devoid of informational value for administrative or policy analysis.
On January 31, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 9:04 am and 9:23 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 660-015 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon held a brief meeting in the Oval Office with an unidentified individual to address administrative tasks. The discussion focused primarily on matters involving Rose Mary Woods, the President's personal secretary. The encounter concluded shortly thereafter with the departure of the participant.
On January 31, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon, H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman, Alexander P. Butterfield, Ronald L. Ziegler, and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House from 9:23 am to 10:34 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 660-016 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman met to discuss various political and administrative issues, including managing a potential media scandal involving Jack Anderson, coordinating a rest period for John Connally at Camp David, and assessing the 1972 campaign strategy. They addressed the public relations fallout from a recent protest at a Reader's Digest dinner and analyzed demographic shifts in voter support. Additionally, the President and his staff coordinated the messaging for an upcoming North Vietnamese press conference and reviewed the ongoing secret peace negotiations handled by Henry Kissinger.
On January 31, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon, Benno C. Schmidt, R. Lee Clark, Robert A. Good, Elliot L. Richardson, James H. Cavanaugh, Kenneth R. Cole, Jr., and White House photographer met in the Oval Office of the White House from 10:34 am to 10:59 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 660-017 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with members of the President’s Cancer Panel, including Benno C. Schmidt, R. Lee Clark, and Robert A. Good, alongside Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare Elliot Richardson to discuss the administration's cancer research initiative. The discussion focused on organizational strategies, the need for international cooperation, and the importance of balancing clinical and scientific perspectives to maximize research efficacy. Nixon emphasized his support for the panel’s mission and suggested that if the current model proves successful, it could serve as a template for tackling other major diseases in the future.
On January 31, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Manolo Sanchez met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 10:59 am and 11:03 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 660-018 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with his personal valet, Manolo Sanchez, in the Oval Office for a brief, informal interaction. The exchange consisted of a compliment directed toward Sanchez. No substantive policy matters or administrative decisions were addressed during this short encounter.
On January 31, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 10:59 am and 11:03 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 660-019 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull in the Oval Office to conduct a brief administrative review of the President's upcoming schedule. The discussion focused on coordinating arrangements and logistics for a forthcoming meeting. No further details were recorded, and Bull departed the office shortly after their brief consultation.
On January 31, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 10:59 am and 11:03 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 660-020 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon consulted with the White House operator to facilitate a telephone call to Congressman Stewart B. McKinney. The interaction served solely as a logistical request to establish communication with the Connecticut representative. No further policy discussions or substantive developments occurred during this brief exchange.
On January 31, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon, Henry A. Kissinger, Stephen B. Bull, Joseph M. A. Luns, and White House photographer met in the Oval Office of the White House from 11:03 am to 11:54 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 660-021 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Henry Kissinger met with NATO Secretary General Joseph Luns to discuss alliance strategy, European security, and U.S. outreach to China and the Soviet Union. The President emphasized that his diplomatic engagements with Communist powers were grounded in pragmatic, reality-based security concerns rather than sentimental détente, and he sought to reassure Luns that NATO allies would be consulted. They also addressed specific regional issues, including the British-Malta dispute and the necessity of West German steadfastness within the alliance to avoid 'Finlandization.'
On January 31, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon, John D. Ehrlichman, H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman, unknown person(s), Ronald L. Ziegler, White House operator, Abraham A. Ribicoff, and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House from 1:28 pm to 3:12 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 661-001 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with H.R. Haldeman and John Ehrlichman to coordinate the administration's stance on welfare reform, including strategies to manage Senator Abraham Ribicoff's involvement. The group discussed managing negative media inquiries regarding F. Donald Nixon, specifically focusing on his ties to the Howard Hughes loan scandal and press relations for the upcoming trip to the People's Republic of China. Additionally, Nixon reviewed his personal financial and property arrangements, including the potential sale of his papers to a foundation, and finalized preparations for gift-giving and press coverage for the China summit.
On January 31, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 2:22 pm and 2:34 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 020-002 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon instructed the White House operator to place an outgoing call to Senator Abraham A. Ribicoff. This request was a brief administrative interaction initiated by the President to facilitate direct communication with the Senator. No further discussion or policy matters were captured during this brief exchange.
On January 31, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Abraham A. Ribicoff talked on the telephone from 2:34 pm to 2:42 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 020-003 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Senator Abraham Ribicoff discussed the legislative impasse surrounding the administration’s welfare reform efforts within the Senate Finance Committee. Ribicoff advised that the proposal to include the "working poor" was politically non-viable and recommended shifting toward a pilot program to test the initiative before full-scale implementation. Nixon agreed to have John Ehrlichman and Secretary Elliot Richardson coordinate with Ribicoff to evaluate this alternative strategy, with the possibility of a future meeting between the President, Ribicoff, and key committee leaders to resolve the deadlock.
On January 31, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon, Dr. James R. Schlesinger, Alexander M. Haig, Jr., and Alexander P. Butterfield met in the Oval Office of the White House from 3:13 pm to 3:51 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 661-002 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with Dr. James R. Schlesinger and Alexander M. Haig, Jr. to discuss the management and strategic direction of the Atomic Energy Commission (AEC). The conversation focused on staff appointments, the political and environmental challenges surrounding nuclear projects like the 'Plowshare' natural gas program, and the importance of maintaining U.S. technological supremacy in nuclear applications and laser defense. Nixon urged Schlesinger to navigate political and environmental opposition strategically, particularly by timing controversial activities to avoid disrupting the 1972 election cycle.
On January 31, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon, Alexander P. Butterfield, Ronald L. Ziegler, White House operator, and Robert McClory met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 3:51 pm and 4:00 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 661-003 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with Alexander Butterfield and Ronald Ziegler to manage administrative logistics, including planning a formal reception for state governors and arranging for General Robert Cushman, Jr. to represent the White House at the funeral of two slain New York police officers. The discussion transitioned to media strategy, specifically the debate over including William F. Buckley, Jr. in the press contingent for the upcoming trip to the People's Republic of China. Additionally, Nixon directed staff to publicize his recent phone call to Senator Abraham Ribicoff regarding the administration's ongoing legislative strategy for welfare reform.
On January 31, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 3:55 pm and 3:57 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 020-004 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to initiate an outgoing call to Congressman Robert McClory of Illinois. The primary purpose of this brief exchange was to facilitate communication with the Representative. No substantive political discussions occurred as the President merely provided the operator with the necessary contact information.
On January 31, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Robert McClory talked on the telephone from 3:57 pm to 3:58 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 020-005 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon initiated this brief telephone call to extend birthday greetings to Representative Robert McClory. The two briefly discussed McClory's upcoming birthday celebration and the Congressman's ongoing efforts to support the President's 1972 re-election campaign. The conversation concluded with a lighthearted exchange regarding the President's piano playing.
On January 31, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 4:00 pm and 4:01 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 661-004 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon requested that the White House operator place an outgoing call to Leslie Arch. He provided the operator with the specific contact name and telephone number to facilitate the connection. No further discussion or substantive policy matters were recorded during this brief administrative exchange.
On January 31, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 4:00 pm and 4:01 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 020-006 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to request a telephone connection to Leslye A. Arsht. He provided the operator with the specific contact name and telephone number to facilitate the call. The brief exchange served as an administrative request to initiate communication with Ms. Arsht.
On January 31, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 4:00 pm and 4:01 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 661-005 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with Stephen B. Bull to review the President's schedule and address a priority request from John D. Ehrlichman. The discussion focused on coordinating a meeting to deliberate the proposed renovation of the National Mall. No further actions were recorded before the brief meeting concluded.
On January 31, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Leslye A. Arsht met in the Oval Office of the White House from 4:01 pm to 4:03 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 661-006 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with Leslye A. Arsht to express his personal gratitude for the extensive work she and her team performed on a new presidential summary document. He lauded the quality of the summary, describing it as a superior achievement compared to those provided to previous presidents. The President concluded the meeting by encouraging Arsht to continue contributing her talents to his administration.
On January 31, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Leslye A. Arsht talked on the telephone from 4:01 pm to 4:03 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 020-007 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon called Leslye A. Arsht to express his personal gratitude for her dedicated service and long hours working on the White House news summary. He specifically praised the high quality of the summary, noting that it surpassed those available to previous presidents, and commended the contributions of Arsht and Lyndon K. “Mort” Allin. The conversation also served as an opportunity for the President to apologize for missing her recent party and acknowledge her commitment to his re-election campaign.
On January 31, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 4:03 pm and 4:04 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 020-008 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon instructed the White House operator to place a telephone call to Congressman Stewart B. McKinney. This brief exchange served solely as a logistical request to initiate contact with the representative. No further policy discussions or substantive developments occurred during this brief interaction.
On January 31, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 4:03 pm and 4:04 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 661-007 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon initiates a brief administrative request to the White House operator to place a telephone call. The interaction centers on facilitating communication with Congressman McKenzie. No further policy discussion or significant developments occurred during this brief exchange.
On January 31, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 4:03 pm and 4:04 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 661-008 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon summoned his aide, Stephen B. Bull, to request a meeting with White House Press Secretary Ronald L. Ziegler. The discussion was centered on preparing for an impending administrative announcement. Bull was tasked with facilitating this coordination with Ziegler before departing the Oval Office.
On January 31, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon, Stewart B. McKinney, John D. Ehrlichman, and Ronald L. Ziegler met in the Oval Office of the White House from 4:04 pm to 5:05 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 661-009 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon, Stewart McKinney, John Ehrlichman, and Ronald Ziegler met to discuss a wide-ranging domestic and political agenda, including welfare reform strategies, a proposed Mall renovation project, and environmental public relations. The President directed his staff to pursue a bipartisan approach to welfare reform through negotiations with Senators Ribicoff, Long, and Bennett, while also tasking them with developing high-profile environmental initiatives for the upcoming legislative session. The group further analyzed the 1972 Democratic presidential primary landscape and reviewed the administration's ongoing efforts to streamline Congressional relations and promote their policy goals through targeted briefings and literature.
On January 31, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Stewart B. McKinney talked on the telephone from 4:04 pm to 4:06 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 020-009 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon telephoned Representative Stewart B. McKinney to offer birthday greetings and discuss the political reception of his recent Vietnam policy speech. Nixon emphasized the strength of his administration’s peace proposal, urging McKinney to maintain support despite expected North Vietnamese resistance or renewed military posturing. In response, McKinney confirmed his backing of the President's position and noted that a group of House members had signed a letter expressing their support for the administration's negotiation efforts.
On January 31, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 5:05 pm and 5:13 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 661-010 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull to coordinate and manage Henry Kissinger’s upcoming travel schedule. The brief discussion focused on the logistics of Kissinger’s recent activities and travel requirements. Nixon provided instructions regarding communication protocols and the handling of the National Security Advisor's itinerary.
On January 31, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon, H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman, and Henry A. Kissinger met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 5:05 pm and 5:49 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 661-011 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with H.R. Haldeman and Henry Kissinger to discuss environmental planning, upcoming administrative scheduling, and the strategic management of public perception regarding Vietnam peace negotiations. Kissinger updated the President on recent North Vietnamese diplomatic maneuvers and the administration's efforts to rebut critics in the press, specifically focusing on the "nine-point" peace plan. Nixon directed his staff to maintain pressure on State Department officials to produce policy papers for the upcoming China trip while opting to meet with André Malraux to gain insights into Chinese leadership.
On January 31, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon, Rose Mary Woods, Alexander P. Butterfield, H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman, and unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House from 5:49 pm to 6:00 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 661-012 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with Rose Mary Woods, H. R. Haldeman, and Alexander Butterfield to manage his schedule and handle administrative tasks, including a document signature request from John Dean. The group discussed preparations for an upcoming prayer breakfast, specifically expressing frustration over the excessive length of speeches and the need for the President to keep his own remarks brief. Additionally, they reviewed presidential gifts, including sculptures of Winston Churchill and John Foster Dulles, and briefly reflected on the deaths of prominent aging statesmen.
On January 31, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon, Alexander P. Butterfield, and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 6:00 pm and 6:06 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 661-013 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with Alexander P. Butterfield to review the presidential schedule, specifically regarding an upcoming meeting with Washington Governor Daniel J. Evans. The discussion also touched upon an undisclosed resignation letter and a brief administrative matter involving a telephone call between Rose Mary Woods and First Lady Pat Nixon, facilitated by Stephen B. Bull. The session concluded with brief logistical updates and coordination between the President and his staff.
On January 31, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon, Henry A. Kissinger, and Rose Mary Woods met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 6:00 pm and 6:06 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 661-014 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Henry Kissinger strategized on countering North Vietnamese propaganda efforts during ongoing Vietnam negotiations. They discussed the necessity of aggressively rebutting inaccuracies in the press to ensure public perception remains favorable to the administration. As part of this effort, they agreed to coordinate outreach to figures such as Max Frankel and Senator Mike Mansfield, while Rose Mary Woods briefly consulted on the President's schedule.
On January 31, 1972, Alexander P. Butterfield and United States Secret Service agents met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 6:00 pm and 11:59 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 661-015 of the White House Tapes.
Alexander P. Butterfield met with Secret Service agents in the Oval Office to discuss administrative or logistical details regarding presidential scheduling. The recorded segment consists primarily of room noise and unintelligible background conversation, providing no substantive record of dialogue or specific decision-making. Consequently, the interaction remains historically opaque, yielding no discernible developments or action items.
On January 31, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 6:06 pm and 7:26 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 020-010 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to facilitate an urgent communication with his Chief of Staff, H.R. Haldeman. This brief administrative interaction served as a logistical step to initiate a direct line of contact between the President and his top aide. No substantive policy discussions occurred during this operator-assisted connection.