41 conversations found
On February 3, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House from 9:06 am to 9:10 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 840-001 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and aide Stephen B. Bull reviewed the President's upcoming schedule, focusing on key meetings with economic boards, Republican leadership, and political advisors like Clay T. Whitehead and Charles W. Colson. They discussed preparations for Lincoln Day speeches, the distribution of materials regarding Vietnam, and the evaluation of a new podium for use in the Roosevelt Room. Additionally, the pair coordinated logistics for a trip to Camp David, adjusting the departure time for the President's helicopter.
On February 3, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 9:10 am and 9:55 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 840-002 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with his personal aide, Stephen B. Bull, to discuss administrative and logistical matters regarding White House personnel. The conversation focused on the scheduling of Henry A. Kissinger, specifically concerning his upcoming travel plans to New York. Additionally, the President addressed topics related to Press Secretary Ronald L. Ziegler.
On February 3, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon, Stephen B. Bull, Ronald L. Ziegler, and Barbara Walters met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 9:10 am and 10:29 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 840-003 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with Ronald Ziegler and Barbara Walters to discuss media strategy, specifically focusing on the administration’s handling of the press regarding Henry Kissinger's upcoming trip to Hanoi and the potential for press participation. Nixon emphasized his desire to remain firm against media demands for access, criticized the press's coverage of his recent conference, and expressed his intent to control future press relations by limiting access and maintaining a tough, authoritative posture. Additionally, Nixon directed Ziegler to grant Walters an exclusive interview following Kissinger's return to leverage positive coverage.
On February 3, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon, Ronald L. Ziegler, and Barbara Walters talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 9:55 am and 10:59 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 043-016 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Ronald Ziegler call journalist Barbara Walters to provide exclusive advanced notice of Henry Kissinger's upcoming diplomatic trip to Hanoi and Peking. The President seeks to ensure Walters receives preference for her scheduled interview with Kissinger, aiming to coordinate the timing to maximize public impact and preempt potential leaks from congressional briefings. Nixon instructs Walters to coordinate with Ziegler to finalize a broadcast date that best serves both the administration's messaging and the production requirements of the Today show.
On February 3, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull, Ronald L. Ziegler, and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 9:55 am and 10:29 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 840-004 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon consulted with Stephen B. Bull and Press Secretary Ronald L. Ziegler regarding the status and return of Henry Kissinger, who was meeting with Elliot Richardson. The participants coordinated the timing of Kissinger’s reappearance at the White House to facilitate a follow-up meeting with the President. Additionally, the group discussed upcoming communications strategy surrounding an official announcement regarding the People's Republic of China.
On February 3, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Rose Mary Woods met in the Oval Office of the White House from 10:29 am to 10:59 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 840-005 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and his secretary, Rose Mary Woods, met to discuss various administrative and political matters, including the handling of official correspondence, guest lists for state dinners, and public relations strategies. They reviewed the President's recent interactions with cabinet members and contributors, specifically focusing on balancing invitees to ensure both political loyalty and donor recognition. Additionally, they touched upon the ongoing political fallout from the Vietnam War, the President’s recent press conference, and the importance of personal communication, such as written notes, in maintaining support among key figures.
On February 3, 1973, 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 11:05 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 840-007 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with Stephen B. Bull in the Oval Office to coordinate administrative logistics regarding White House communications. The discussion primarily focused on preparations for Press Secretary Ronald L. Ziegler’s upcoming press briefing and scheduling details for the President’s meeting with Charles W. Colson. No specific policy decisions were recorded during this brief administrative exchange.
On February 3, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon, Manolo Sanchez, and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 10:59 am and 11:05 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 840-008 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with his personal valet Manolo Sanchez and aide Stephen B. Bull to receive refreshments, specifically coffee intended for Charles W. Colson and consommé. During the brief encounter, the participants coordinated the scheduling and timing of the President's upcoming meeting with National Security Advisor Henry A. Kissinger. The discussion concluded shortly thereafter as Sanchez and Bull exited the Oval Office.
On February 3, 1973, 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 11:05 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 840-006 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull in the Oval Office to coordinate immediate access to key members of his inner circle. During the brief discussion, the President requested that Bull locate and summon either Press Secretary Ronald L. Ziegler, National Security Advisor Henry A. Kissinger, or Special Counsel Charles W. Colson. The meeting served as a logistical instruction to facilitate direct communication with these senior officials.
On February 3, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon, Charles W. Colson, Marjorie P. Acker, and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House from 11:05 am to 12:08 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 840-009 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Charles Colson met to strategize on managing press relations, the ongoing Watergate investigations, and the recent Vietnam settlement. The President emphasized a need for an "outside capability" to apply public pressure and instructed Colson to coordinate with John Dean regarding potential counter-investigations into Democratic senators implicated in scandals. They also discussed ways to influence Henry Kissinger's public messaging and debated how to best defend the administration against media hostility and Watergate-related inquiries.
On February 3, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator met in the Oval Office of the White House at 12:09 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 840-010 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon consulted with the White House operator to facilitate a telephonic connection with Charles W. Colson. The operator clarified Colson's current availability, noting that he was likely still working in his office rather than at the police station. This exchange served as a logistical attempt to locate and establish contact with a key advisor.
On February 3, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 12:09 pm and 12:15 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 043-017 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon instructed the White House operator to contact Charles W. Colson on his behalf. The President requested that Colson return his call as soon as he arrived at his office. This brief administrative interaction served as a logistical arrangement to facilitate a subsequent discussion between the two men.
On February 3, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 12:09 pm and 12:12 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 840-011 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with his aide, Stephen B. Bull, to facilitate logistical coordination regarding the schedules and activities of Press Secretary Ronald L. Ziegler and National Security Advisor Henry A. Kissinger. This brief session functioned primarily as an administrative check-in to manage the President's immediate access to key members of his inner circle. No major policy developments occurred during the brief exchange, which focused on routine staff management.
On February 3, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon, Ronald L. Ziegler, Rose Mary Woods, Charles W. Colson, Henry A. Kissinger, and Manolo Sanchez met in the Oval Office of the White House from 12:12 pm to 1:20 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 840-012 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with his senior advisors, including Henry Kissinger and Ronald Ziegler, to manage public perception and diplomatic strategy following the announcement of Kissinger's upcoming trip to North Vietnam. The discussion focused on maintaining strict control over press coverage to ensure the secrecy and productivity of the negotiations, while simultaneously addressing the sensitive reintegration of returning POWs and the ongoing cease-fire efforts in Laos and Cambodia. Additionally, the President engaged in a wide-ranging geopolitical review, discussing potential appointments to the Arms Control and Disarmament Agency, strategies for dealing with European allies like Great Britain, and the administration’s mounting frustration with the United Nations.
On February 3, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Charles W. Colson talked on the telephone from 12:15 pm to 12:16 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 043-018 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon instructed Charles Colson to brief Alexander Haig regarding recent developments and to coordinate with Rose Mary Woods concerning a telephone call to Senator John Stennis. Colson also informed the President that he had met with Henry Kissinger, noting that the National Security Advisor would likely appear unsettled during his upcoming meeting with Nixon. The President concluded by directing Colson to provide a follow-up report on these matters later in the day.
On February 3, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 12:16 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 043-019 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon directs the White House operator to place a telephone call to Senate Majority Leader Michael J. Mansfield. This brief administrative interaction serves as the initiation of communication between the President and the Senate leader. No further discussion occurs during this segment of the recording.
On February 3, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator met in the Oval Office of the White House from 1:20 pm to 1:21 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 840-014 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon initiates a brief request for the White House operator to place an outgoing call. This short interaction serves a purely administrative function to facilitate telecommunications from the Oval Office. No substantive policy matters or political developments are addressed during the brief exchange.
On February 3, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at 1:20 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 840-013 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Stephen Bull met to coordinate the President’s logistical schedule, including arrangements for a helicopter trip to Camp David with First Lady Pat Nixon. Bull also relayed a request from First Lady Nixon for advance notice regarding their departure time to ensure she would be ready. Additionally, Bull informed the President that Senator Mike Mansfield had requested a phone call to discuss a personal matter following Nixon's meeting with Henry Kissinger.
On February 3, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House from 1:20 pm to 1:21 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 840-015 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull to briefly discuss logistics regarding an upcoming meeting with Charles W. Colson. The conversation focused on the current whereabouts of William E. Timmons to coordinate the scheduling of administration officials. The brief exchange concluded with final instructions as the participants prepared to depart the office.
On February 3, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Michael J. ("Mike") Mansfield met in the Oval Office of the White House from 1:21 pm to 1:23 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 840-016 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Senate Majority Leader Mike Mansfield met to coordinate on administrative appointments and foreign policy developments. The two discussed potential candidates for a congressional committee, with Nixon expressing a preference for experienced figures like governors who could provide significant contributions. Additionally, Nixon provided a status report on the ongoing ceasefires in Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos, noting that current U.S. air operations serve as an incentive for continued compliance.
On February 3, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Michael J. ("Mike") Mansfield talked on the telephone from 1:21 pm to 1:23 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 043-020 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Senate Majority Leader Mike Mansfield discussed upcoming foreign policy developments, including Henry Kissinger’s diplomatic missions to Hanoi and Peking and the potential for a future trip to China for Mansfield. They also coordinated on appointing members to the Committee for the Study of Foreign Policy, with Nixon expressing a desire to select high-profile individuals like Nelson Rockefeller. Finally, the two reviewed the status of ceasefires in Southeast Asia, with Nixon justifying continued U.S. bombing in Laos as an incentive to finalize peace agreements.
On February 3, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 1:23 pm and 1:32 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 840-018 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon directed the White House operator to place a telephone call to Mrs. Johnson in Texas. The interaction was strictly administrative, focusing on the logistical coordination of a communication between the President and the former First Lady. No further policy or political discussions were recorded during this brief exchange.
On February 3, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 1:23 pm and 1:33 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 043-021 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon directed the White House operator to place a telephone call to former First Lady Claudia “Lady Bird” Johnson. The request specifically identified her location as Texas to facilitate the connection. This brief administrative interaction served as the initiation of communication between the President and Mrs. Johnson.
On February 3, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon, Stephen B. Bull, and Manolo Sanchez met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 1:23 pm and 1:32 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 840-017 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon consulted with staff regarding legislative strategy and foreign policy coordination, specifically concerning Senate Majority Leader Mike Mansfield's interest in visiting the People's Republic of China. Nixon directed Bill Timmons to contact Mansfield to discuss the potential trip and to address the appointment of nominees to an unspecified foreign policy board. Additionally, the President reviewed a list of potential board candidates provided by George H.W. Bush, emphasizing the need for loyal supporters, and prepared for an upcoming meeting with Charles Colson.
On February 3, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon, Charles W. Colson, Claudia A. Johnson, and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House from 1:32 pm to 1:57 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 840-019 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with Charles Colson and others to discuss administrative appointments, the management of Henry Kissinger, and the fallout from recent media relations. The group reviewed low television ratings for a recent Kissinger appearance and discussed the necessity of keeping Kissinger under tighter control, including having Colson oversee his foreign policy project appointments to ensure ideological alignment. The President also emphasized the importance of securing conservative-leaning personnel for future advisory committees and reiterated his strategy of maintaining personal oversight to counteract Kissinger’s perceived tendency to play both sides with the media.
On February 3, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Claudia A. Johnson talked on the telephone from 1:33 pm to 1:38 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 043-022 of the White House Tapes.
President Richard M. Nixon placed a courtesy call to former First Lady Claudia "Lady Bird" Johnson to offer his condolences following the death of Lyndon B. Johnson. During the conversation, Nixon praised her dignified conduct during the bereavement period and discussed the administrative challenges she faced managing estate matters and correspondence. The President concluded by suggesting she consider a future short-term appointment to the United Nations delegation, explicitly requesting that she defer any decision until she had time to recover from her recent loss.
Thelma C. ("Pat") (Ryan) Nixon and unknown person(s) met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David on an unknown date, sometime between 2:45 pm on February 3, 1973 and 8:34 pm on February 4, 1973. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 242-005 of the White House Tapes.
First Lady Pat Nixon held an informal meeting with an unidentified individual at the Aspen Lodge in Camp David. Due to the presence of withdrawn material and the lack of an available transcript, the specific agenda and substantive outcomes of this discussion remain unrecorded. The interaction concludes without documented follow-up actions or policy-related developments.
President Richard M. Nixon and unknown person(s) met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David on an unknown date, sometime between 2:45 pm on February 3, 1973 and 8:34 pm on February 4, 1973. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 242-008 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon held a private meeting at the Aspen Lodge in Camp David with an unidentified individual to discuss matters related to his professional schedule. While the specific identity of the participant and the detailed substance of the dialogue remain undocumented due to the brevity and nature of the provided record, the discussion focused on administrative planning. No specific policy decisions or consequential action items were recorded during this segment of the tape.
President Richard M. Nixon and Thelma C. ("Pat") (Ryan) Nixon met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David on an unknown date, sometime between 2:45 pm on February 3, 1973 and 8:34 pm on February 4, 1973. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 242-002 of the White House Tapes.
President Richard Nixon met with First Lady Pat Nixon in the study at Camp David to discuss personal or private matters. Due to a withdrawn segment and the absence of a transcript, no substantive policy or political developments can be determined from the recording. The brief interaction concluded with the First Lady departing the study prior to the termination of the taping period.
President Richard M. Nixon and Thelma C. ("Pat") (Ryan) Nixon met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David on an unknown date, sometime between 2:45 pm on February 3, 1973 and 8:34 pm on February 4, 1973. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 242-004 of the White House Tapes.
President Richard M. Nixon and First Lady Pat Nixon met privately at the Aspen Lodge in Camp David to discuss personal matters. The conversation was largely recorded as a withdrawn item due to its private, personal nature. No significant policy decisions or administrative actions were documented in the available record.
President Richard M. Nixon met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David on an unknown date, sometime between 2:45 pm on February 3, 1973 and 8:34 pm on February 4, 1973. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 242-001 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon utilized the seclusion of Camp David to dictate personal notes and memorandum contents for future administrative use. The recording captures the President working in solitude to organize his thoughts and strategic directives. The primary focus of this session was the structured dictation of official records, though the majority of the content remains unintelligible or withdrawn.
President Richard M. Nixon and Julie Nixon Eisenhower met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David on an unknown date, sometime between 2:45 pm on February 3, 1973 and 8:34 pm on February 4, 1973. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 242-007 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and his daughter, Julie Nixon Eisenhower, met informally at Camp David to coordinate personal logistics. The conversation primarily addressed the President's schedule and planned recreational activities, specifically his use of the swimming pool. No significant policy decisions were discussed during this brief exchange.
President Richard M. Nixon and Thelma C. ("Pat") (Ryan) Nixon met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David on an unknown date, sometime between 2:45 pm on February 3, 1973 and 8:34 pm on February 4, 1973. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 242-006 of the White House Tapes.
President Richard Nixon met with First Lady Pat Nixon in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David to discuss personal matters. The conversation was designated as a personal returnable item and was subsequently withdrawn from public release. No substantive policy or political developments were recorded in the available public record.
President Richard M. Nixon and Manolo Sanchez met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David on an unknown date, sometime between 2:45 pm on February 3, 1973 and 8:34 pm on February 4, 1973. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 242-003 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with his valet, Manolo Sanchez, at Camp David to discuss personal matters and administrative arrangements. The dialogue focused on the logistics surrounding dictation equipment and the physical placement of documents. The brief exchange reflects the intimate nature of their working relationship and the private administrative tasks managed by the President's personal staff.
Unknown person(s) met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David on an unknown date, sometime between 2:45 pm on February 3, 1973 and 8:34 pm on February 4, 1973. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 242-009 of the White House Tapes.
This recording captures an unidentified discussion held at the Aspen Lodge in Camp David during early February 1973. Due to the absence of a transcript and the lack of participant identification, the specific substance of the dialogue remains historical conjecture. The recording serves as a placeholder in the White House Taping System archive, reflecting the incomplete nature of the surviving presidential record.
On February 3, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon, Manolo Sanchez, and Tricia Nixon Cox met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David at an unknown time between 3:30 pm and 6:15 pm. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 241-010 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with Manolo Sanchez and Tricia Nixon Cox at Camp David to reflect on recent administrative challenges, presidential communication, and foreign policy. Nixon discussed his frustrations with the press, the necessity of maintaining a firm public stance against critics, and his ongoing work regarding energy, trade, and international relations. The conversation also touched upon personal reflections regarding his predecessors and the importance of documenting his own historical record through tape recordings and notes.
On February 3, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David at an unknown time between 3:30 pm and 5:18 pm. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 241-009 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon communicated with the Camp David operator to address logistical or operational matters during his stay at the Aspen Lodge. This brief interaction served to facilitate the President's immediate administrative needs within the presidential retreat. No substantive policy discussions or significant political decisions were recorded during this brief exchange.
On February 3, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator talked on the telephone at Camp David at an unknown time between 3:30 pm and 5:18 pm. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 161-004 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon contacted the Camp David operator in an attempt to reach his daughter, Tricia Nixon Cox. Upon learning she was unavailable, he requested that the operator facilitate the call once she returned. The exchange served exclusively as a brief administrative coordination to establish contact with his daughter.
On February 3, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator talked on the telephone at Camp David at 3:30 pm. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 161-003 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon contacted the Camp David operator to request a telephone connection with his daughter, Tricia Nixon Cox. The operator informed the President that Tricia was currently unavailable, possibly due to her being in Georgia. Nixon accepted the situation and thanked the operator for attempting the call.
On February 3, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David at 3:30 pm. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 241-008 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon consulted with the Camp David operator in an attempt to locate a woman named Christian. The brief exchange focused on determining her current whereabouts, with the operator suggesting she was likely in Georgia. No major policy or administrative decisions were made during this brief search for a personal contact.
On February 3, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Tricia Nixon Cox talked on the telephone at Camp David from 5:18 pm to 5:22 pm. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 161-005 of the White House Tapes.
President Richard Nixon and his daughter, Tricia Nixon Cox, discuss their recent movements to and from Camp David and confirm their family's arrival at the retreat. The primary focus of the call involves a domestic update regarding a tame deer kept at the site and the family's efforts to introduce it to their dog, King. The participants exchange lighthearted advice on feeding the animal and express optimism about the two animals coexisting.