21 conversations found
On February 2, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Henry A. Kissinger talked on the telephone from 7:43 pm to 7:52 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 020-037 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Henry Kissinger discussed a coordinated public relations strategy to counter recent criticism from Senator Edmund Muskie regarding the administration's Vietnam policy. The two agreed to maintain a firm, unified stance through rebuttals from White House staff and congressional allies while dismissing the civil conflict in Northern Ireland as an internal matter. Furthermore, they reviewed military contingency plans for Vietnam, with Nixon directing the immediate deployment of air and naval assets to South Vietnam to prepare for a potential North Vietnamese offensive.
On February 2, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon, White House operator, and William P. Rogers talked on the telephone from 8:00 pm to 8:09 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 020-041 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Secretary of State William P. Rogers discuss how to balance US diplomatic relations with Great Britain and Ireland amidst rising domestic political pressure and violence in Northern Ireland. They agree to avoid formal mediation or public condemnation of the British, while signaling a willingness to offer 'good offices' to help resolve the conflict and managing requests for meetings from Irish officials. Additionally, the President confirms his strategy to bolster military forces in South Vietnam while deferring aggressive action against North Vietnam until after his upcoming trip to the People's Republic of China.
On February 2, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 8:09 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 020-039 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon consulted with the White House operator to determine the current status and availability of Charles W. Colson. The President decided against immediate contact and directed the operator to postpone the attempt to reach Colson until the following day. No substantive policy matters were addressed during this brief administrative exchange.
On February 2, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 8:09 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 020-038 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon instructed the White House operator to connect him with special counsel Charles W. Colson. This brief administrative exchange served as the direct precursor to a substantive discussion between the President and one of his key political advisors. No further topics were addressed during this connection process.
On February 2, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 8:09 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 020-040 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to facilitate a telephone connection with his personal secretary, Rose Mary Woods. The brief exchange served as a routine administrative request to place an outgoing call. No substantive policy matters or further developments were discussed during this short interaction.
On February 3, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 9:18 am and 9:52 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 020-042 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon contacts the White House operator to initiate an outgoing call to Secretary of State William P. Rogers. The brief exchange serves as a functional request to connect the President with the Secretary for official government business. No further substantive discussion occurs during this short administrative interaction.
On February 3, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon, Henry A. Kissinger, H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman, unknown person(s), William P. Rogers, Stephen B. Bull, Kenneth B. Keating, and White House photographer met in the Oval Office of the White House from 9:18 am to 10:52 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 665-001 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with Henry Kissinger, H. R. Haldeman, William Rogers, and Kenneth Keating to coordinate Administration responses to political challenges, specifically regarding Senator Edmund Muskie’s recent speeches and media criticism. The group discussed strategies to manage the fallout from the President's upcoming trip to China, focusing on framing the diplomatic effort as a necessary opening rather than a final conclusion. Additionally, they addressed the strained relationship between Treasury Secretary John Connally and David Kennedy, and prepared Ambassador Keating for upcoming Senate Foreign Relations Committee testimony regarding U.S. policy toward India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh.
On February 3, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and William P. Rogers talked on the telephone from 9:52 am to 9:55 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 020-043 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Secretary of State William P. Rogers discuss the appropriate U.S. response to the escalating civil unrest in Ireland, emphasizing a statesmanlike, non-interventionist approach to avoid exacerbating tensions. Nixon advises Rogers to avoid making political capital out of the situation, noting the need to maintain diplomatic decorum with Great Britain. Additionally, Nixon cautions Rogers regarding a scheduled meeting with Russian poet Yevgeny Yevtushenko, warning him to be wary of the poet's intentions and to strictly limit photo opportunities.
On February 3, 1972, the White House operator and H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 9:55 am and 12:49 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 020-044 of the White House Tapes.
H. R. Haldeman coordinates with the White House operator to facilitate a telephone call from Julie Nixon Eisenhower to President Nixon. This brief exchange serves as an administrative bridge to connect the President with his daughter. No substantive policy matters or official developments are discussed during this logistical interaction.
On February 3, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon, Ellsworth F. Bunker, Henry A. Kissinger, unknown person(s), and Alexander M. Haig, Jr. met in the Oval Office of the White House from 10:53 am to 11:33 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 665-003 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with Ellsworth Bunker and Henry Kissinger to discuss the deteriorating situation in Vietnam and the upcoming diplomatic visit to the People's Republic of China. The conversation focused on bolstering military strength through increased bombing operations, the necessity of protective reaction strikes against North Vietnamese surface-to-air missile (SAM) sites, and the management of U.S. troop withdrawal announcements. Nixon emphasized the importance of Bunker remaining in his post to provide continuity during the expected communist spring offensive and forthcoming negotiations. Additionally, the group reviewed the status of U.S.-India relations and the potential for a residual military force in South Vietnam.
On February 3, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at 10:53 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 665-002 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with his aide, Stephen B. Bull, to coordinate administrative logistics regarding an upcoming meeting with Ambassador Ellsworth F. Bunker. The discussion focused on scheduling and preparations for this diplomatic consultation. Following the brief briefing, Bull departed the Oval Office.
On February 3, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and William P. Rogers met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 11:33 am and 11:53 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 665-005 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon dictates a confidential memorandum to Secretary of State William P. Rogers to guide his upcoming discussions with Soviet Ambassador Anatoliy Dobrynin ahead of the Moscow summit. The President emphasizes a cautious approach toward the summit agenda, specifically regarding the Middle East, Vietnam, and SALT negotiations, while urging Rogers to avoid premature commitments or explicit references to linkage. Nixon further instructs that US trade and credit concessions should be utilized as strategic bargaining chips rather than early giveaways. Finally, the President mandates that these sensitive guidelines remain restricted to Rogers and Henry Kissinger to maintain tactical control over the diplomatic process.
On February 3, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Manolo Sanchez met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 11:33 am and 11:53 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 665-004 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with his personal valet, Manolo Sanchez, in the Oval Office to discuss logistical details regarding the President's upcoming schedule. The conversation focused on managing the daily itinerary and coordinating professional obligations. No significant policy decisions were recorded during this brief administrative interaction.
On February 3, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon, Rose Mary Woods, H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman, Manolo Sanchez, Henry A. Kissinger, White House operator, and Julie Nixon Eisenhower met in the Oval Office of the White House from 11:53 am to 1:30 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 665-006 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with H. R. Haldeman and Henry Kissinger to discuss preparations for his upcoming trip to the People's Republic of China, including logistical arrangements and media strategy. The conversation centered on managing the professional friction between Secretary of State William Rogers and Kissinger, with Nixon emphasizing the need for a unified administration front to ensure the success and perception of his China initiative. Additionally, they reviewed domestic issues such as stock market performance, unemployment figures, and the President's upcoming schedule, which included a visit to Florida to provide a quiet environment for policy study.
On February 3, 1972, Julie Nixon Eisenhower and President Richard M. Nixon talked on the telephone from 12:49 pm to 12:51 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 020-045 of the White House Tapes.
Julie Nixon Eisenhower consulted the President regarding how to articulate the administration's stance on busing during her public appearances. President Nixon affirmed her critique of the policy's disadvantages and provided talking points emphasizing that, while legal segregation must be abolished to ensure educational equality, forced busing beyond neighborhood limits creates social chaos and results in inferior education. The conversation concluded with a brief coordination of the President's upcoming travel schedule to Florida.
On February 3, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 1:30 pm and 2:25 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 665-007 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with his personal aide, Stephen B. Bull, to clarify scheduling logistics. The discussion focused on confirming the timing for an upcoming appointment that had caused confusion. The meeting concluded with Nixon reassuring Bull to avoid unnecessary pressure regarding the schedule.
On February 3, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon, H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman, Ronald L. Ziegler, Henry A. Kissinger, Yevgeny Yevtushenko, and Demitir Zarechnak met in the Oval Office of the White House from 2:25 pm to 4:10 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 665-008 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with H.R. Haldeman, Ronald Ziegler, and Henry Kissinger to strategize the administration's public relations response to Senator Edmund Muskie’s Vietnam speech and to analyze the latest North Vietnamese negotiation proposals. Following these internal policy discussions, the President met with Soviet poet Yevgeny Yevtushenko and interpreter Demitir Zarechnak to discuss U.S.-Soviet cultural relations and the geopolitical significance of Nixon's upcoming diplomatic trips to the People's Republic of China and the USSR. The conversation emphasized the President's goal of leveraging personal diplomacy to improve international stability and establish a framework for long-term peaceful cooperation between world powers.
On February 3, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 4:10 pm and 4:23 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 665-010 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull to coordinate the scheduling of Charles W. Colson. The discussion focused on establishing a protocol for when Colson should be notified of upcoming plans. They ultimately decided that Bull should inform Colson of these arrangements approximately ten minutes in advance.
On February 3, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 4:10 pm and 4:23 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 665-009 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with Stephen B. Bull to discuss the Soviet poet Yevgeny Yevtushenko. During the brief exchange, Nixon drew a comparison between the poet and a German professor. No further significant policy decisions or administrative actions were recorded during this brief encounter.
On February 3, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon, Ronald L. Ziegler, Charles W. Colson, Rose Mary Woods, and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House from 4:23 pm to 4:42 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 665-011 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon, Charles Colson, and Ron Ziegler met to discuss domestic political strategy, focusing on exploiting the recent peace negotiation failures of Democratic candidate Edmund Muskie. Nixon directed his team to aggressively attack Muskie's public statements regarding the Vietnam War, arguing that they undermined the administration's ongoing diplomatic efforts. Additionally, the group reviewed positive economic indicators—specifically improvements in unemployment rates for married men—and strategized on how to promote these figures to the public to improve the President's image ahead of the 1972 campaign.
On February 3, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon, Adm. Thomas H. Moorer, and Henry A. Kissinger met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 4:42 pm and 5:08 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 665-012 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon, Admiral Thomas Moorer, and Henry Kissinger met to discuss the necessity of maintaining direct communication channels between the President and the Joint Chiefs of Staff, notwithstanding bureaucratic concerns from the Department of Defense. Nixon emphasized his constitutional duty as Commander-in-Chief and expressed frustration with constraints following the Charles Radford security leak incident involving columnist Jack Anderson. The President instructed Kissinger and General Alexander Haig to manage potential friction with the Secretary of Defense to ensure the military leadership could continue to report directly to him.