23 conversations found
On January 31, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman talked on the telephone from 7:26 pm to 7:27 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 020-011 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman coordinate the scheduling of upcoming meetings to accommodate the busy calendars of key visitors. They finalize plans for John B. Connally’s visit, ensuring it aligns with his congressional testimony requirements, and arrange for Billy Graham and the Apollo astronauts to visit the following day. The brief exchange confirms that these adjustments were already underway to ensure maximum convenience for all parties involved.
On January 31, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 7:44 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 020-012 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to facilitate a telephone connection with his personal secretary, Rose Mary Woods. This brief communication served strictly as an administrative request to reach a key staff member. No further substantive policy matters or tactical discussions occurred during the exchange.
On January 31, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon, White House operator, and Rose Mary Woods talked on the telephone from 8:00 pm to 8:04 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 020-013 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon directs his personal secretary, Rose Mary Woods, to secure a spot for Rita Rajnich De Fantis on the upcoming presidential trip to the People’s Republic of China. Emphasizing that it is essential for First Lady Pat Nixon to have proper assistance on the trip, the President instructs Woods to coordinate with H. R. Haldeman to either add an extra position or reallocate an existing one. Woods agrees to discuss the logistical arrangements with Haldeman the following morning.
On January 31, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 9:21 pm and 9:49 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 020-014 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to facilitate an urgent communication with special counsel Charles W. Colson. The brief exchange served exclusively to initiate this administrative request for a phone connection. No further policy discussions or significant decisions were recorded during this brief interaction.
On February 1, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Alexander P. Butterfield met in the Oval Office of the White House from 9:33 am to 9:35 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 662-001 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Alexander P. Butterfield met briefly in the Oval Office to address the unexplained absence of a plaque from a screen in the room. The President expressed frustration regarding the missing item, prompting a brief inquiry into its location. The exchange concluded without a definitive resolution regarding the plaque's whereabouts.
On February 1, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Alexander P. Butterfield met in the Oval Office of the White House from 9:39 am to 9:45 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 662-002 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Alexander Butterfield met to coordinate logistical arrangements for upcoming appointments and administrative tasks. The President directed Butterfield to secure a replacement plaque for the University of Nebraska football team to honor their top-ranking status. Additionally, they reviewed the scheduling sequence for meetings involving Billy Graham and H.R. Haldeman to ensure the President’s workflow remained efficient.
On February 1, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Alexander P. Butterfield met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 9:45 am and 10:03 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 662-003 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with Alexander P. Butterfield to coordinate the President's immediate daily schedule. The discussion centered on logistics for upcoming meetings with Billy Graham and H. R. Haldeman. The session concluded with Butterfield managing the President's appointments to ensure his agenda proceeded as planned.
On February 1, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon, William F. ("Billy") Graham, H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman, Rose Mary Woods, Ronald L. Ziegler, and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House from 10:03 am to 11:37 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 662-004 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with Billy Graham and H. R. Haldeman to discuss political strategy, the President's upcoming travel, and media relations heading into the 1972 election year. Graham provided advice on maintaining presidential dignity, focusing on controlled, televised appearances rather than frantic campaigning, and offered to help shore up support in key states like Pennsylvania and Texas. The participants also engaged in a lengthy, conspiratorial discussion regarding perceived media bias, specifically alleging that Jewish journalists and editors exerted undue influence on American cultural and political discourse.
On February 1, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon, Henry A. Kissinger, and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House from 11:39 am to 11:52 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 662-005 of the White House Tapes.
Henry Kissinger briefed President Nixon on a recent private meeting he held at the home of journalist James "Scotty" Reston, which was attended by Senator J. William Fulbright and John W. Gardner. Kissinger described the encounter as a sign of weakness and confusion within the political establishment, noting that the participants expressed a desire to moderate their public criticism of the President in light of the upcoming trip to the People's Republic of China. Nixon encouraged Kissinger to continue keeping these figures "loose" while expressing frustration over the establishment's skepticism regarding his preparations for the China summit. The discussion concluded with administrative updates from Stephen Bull regarding the President's schedule and the delivery of gifts to Apollo XV astronauts.
On February 1, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon, Col. David R. Scott, Mrs. David R. Scott, Col. James B. Irwin, Mrs. James B. Irwin, Lt. Col. Alfred M. Worden, Peter M. Flanigan, Alexander M. Haig, Jr., White House photographer, and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House from 11:53 am to 12:05 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 662-006 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with Apollo 15 astronauts David Scott, James Irwin, and Alfred Worden, along with their spouses and staff, to discuss the astronauts' recent goodwill mission to Poland and Yugoslavia. The group exchanged impressions regarding the reception they received in Eastern Europe and discussed the diplomatic benefits of their travel. Additionally, the President touched upon the progress of the space shuttle program and finalized the meeting by presenting gifts to the astronauts and their families.
On February 1, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 12:05 pm and 12:08 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 662-007 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met to coordinate upcoming schedule items, including photo opportunities and ceremonies for the University of Nebraska football team, the Boy Scouts, and administrative certificates. The discussion focused on logistics and timing for these engagements to ensure efficient management of the President's time. Bull advised on managing delays and organizing the waiting room to streamline the President's interactions with visitors.
On February 1, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon, David Barrus, Eric E. Hillary, Edwin R. Yarbrough, Kenneth L. Beale, Jr., David D. Chambers, David Harrington, Robert L. Larson, Jr., Stephen Larson, John T. Lyons, Kerry K. Morgan, Frank Ramirez, Jr., John J. Richie, III, Dave Snell, Millard F. Waters, Stephen Wirkes, Alden G. Barber, Norton Clapp, David Boshea, Randy Scott, Revel L. Robertson, George C. Freeman, Michael J. Farrell, Richard A. Moore, and White House photographer met in the Oval Office of the White House from 12:08 pm to 12:19 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 662-008 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with representatives from the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) to receive the organization's annual report and an honorary membership card. During the meeting, BSA leaders briefed the President on key initiatives, including the Save Our American Resources (SOAR) environmental program and the anti-drug initiative, Operation Reach. The participants presented the President with commemorative medals designed by Norman Rockwell and held a brief photograph session to acknowledge the group's leadership and youth outreach achievements.
On February 1, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at 12:20 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 662-009 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met to coordinate a photograph session with the University of Nebraska football team. They specifically discussed the team's quarterback, Jerry Tagge, noting his recent selection by the Green Bay Packers. The brief meeting served to confirm scheduling logistics and relevant biographical details for the upcoming event.
On February 1, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon, D. B. Varner, Robert S. Devaney, Jerry Tagge, John Kinney, Johnny Rodgers, Rich Glover, Larry Jacobsen, Willy Harper, George Cook, Dick Herman, Roman L. Hruska, Christopher T. Cross, David T. Martin, John McCollister, Charles Thone, Lee Moncrief, Wally Johnson, White House photographer, and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 12:21 pm and 12:52 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 662-010 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with University of Nebraska officials, coaching staff, and members of their football team, along with several Nebraska political representatives, to honor the team's athletic achievements. During the visit, the President presented various gifts and discussed the broader value of athletics in fostering a competitive spirit, building character, and providing positive inspiration for the nation's youth. The conversation also touched upon the team's past performances, the professional future of individual players, and the President's personal interest in football.
On February 1, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon, H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman, and unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House from 12:52 pm to 1:37 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 662-011 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman discussed personnel matters, including vacation arrangements for John Connally and the management of White House staff. They evaluated the President's upcoming involvement with the Productivity Commission, weighing the political risks and potential impact of his participation. Additionally, the pair addressed public relations strategies, specifically focusing on the President's frustration with media coverage and the perceived hostility of the press establishment, particularly figures like James Reston and John Gardner.
On February 1, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Rose Mary Woods met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 1:37 pm and 2:53 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 663-002 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with his personal secretary, Rose Mary Woods, in the Oval Office to discuss administrative or personal matters. The recorded audio is largely unintelligible, consisting primarily of a brief exchange regarding Woods's current tasks. No significant policy decisions or substantive developments were captured during this brief interaction.
On February 1, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 1:37 pm and 2:53 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 663-001 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office to discuss the logistics and inventory of presidential fleet vehicles. The conversation focused on establishing an accurate count of the total number of vehicles available for the President's use. Nixon confirmed the figures provided by Bull as they reviewed the operational status of the fleet.
On February 1, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon, H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman, and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House from 2:53 pm to 3:02 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 663-003 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman met to coordinate a strategy for challenging the perceived bias of major television networks, focusing specifically on the distribution and promotion of Edith Efron's book, *How CBS Tried to Kill a Book*. The discussion involved plans to utilize Patrick Buchanan and various conservative organizations to monitor media coverage and distribute Efron’s forthcoming testimony to key influencers. During the meeting, Stephen B. Bull joined to briefly discuss the President's schedule, including a potential appointment related to the Atomic Energy Commission.
On February 1, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon, Ronald W. Reagan, John N. Mitchell, H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman, White House photographer, Stephen B. Bull, Daniel J. Evans, James D. Hodgson, and George P. Shultz met in the Oval Office of the White House from 3:02 pm to 4:00 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 663-004 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with California Governor Ronald Reagan and various administration officials to discuss domestic policy challenges, specifically addressing stalled welfare reform legislation and the ongoing West Coast dock strike. The group explored the economic implications of federal spending and potential strategies to bypass congressional inaction regarding labor disputes, with Reagan sharing his past experience managing strike negotiations. Additionally, the participants discussed the political and ethical complexities surrounding abortion access through Medicaid and the legal status of the unborn.
On February 1, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon, H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman, John B. Connally, and Ronald L. Ziegler met in the Oval Office of the White House from 4:05 pm to 5:33 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 663-005 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with H. R. Haldeman and John Connally to strategize on domestic political messaging, potential 1972 election tactics, and managing the economy. The discussion covered the political necessity of targeting Democratic economic messaging regarding the 'rich versus the poor,' and the importance of using Republican surrogates to counter criticisms. Additionally, the President and Connally discussed the potential for organizing private, high-level outreach to congressional members and key staff, while planning for future presidential retreats to facilitate private planning away from media scrutiny.
On February 1, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 5:33 pm and 5:35 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 663-006 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull in the Oval Office to coordinate logistics for a forthcoming meeting with Press Secretary Ronald L. Ziegler. The discussion focused primarily on determining the appropriate location for the subsequent briefing. The encounter concluded shortly thereafter with Bull departing to facilitate the requested arrangements.
On February 1, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Ronald L. Ziegler met in the Oval Office of the White House from 5:35 pm to 5:36 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 663-007 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with Press Secretary Ronald L. Ziegler to coordinate messaging regarding welfare reform and the administration's stance on state-level experimentation. They discussed recent interactions with Ronald Reagan and Washington Governor Daniel J. Evans, focusing on maintaining administrative control over welfare funding and federal waivers. The discussion aimed to ensure consistent public remarks during upcoming press conferences and Senate Finance Committee engagements.
On February 1, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman met in the Oval Office of the White House from 5:36 pm to 6:26 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 663-008 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman met to coordinate upcoming administrative events, including a governors' dinner and potential cabinet-level meetings. The discussion focused on managing staff and cabinet morale, planning gifts and logistics for the President's upcoming trip to the People's Republic of China, and evaluating the political landscape regarding Democratic Party candidates. Nixon expressed concerns over staff efficiency and loyalty, emphasizing the need for a cohesive team as he prepared for his re-election campaign.