38 conversations found
On February 7, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 7:45 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 043-040 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon instructed the White House operator to place a call to John D. Ehrlichman after learning that H. R. Haldeman was unavailable. The conversation served as a brief administrative coordination to facilitate contact with a key advisor. No further policy or strategic matters were discussed during this short exchange.
On February 7, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 7:49 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 043-041 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon consulted with the White House operator to facilitate communication with his staff regarding scheduling logistics. After learning that John D. Ehrlichman would be unavailable until late in the evening, the President requested to be connected to Stephen B. Bull. This brief exchange served as a logistical coordination effort to reach key administrative personnel.
On February 7, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 7:50 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 043-042 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon consulted with the White House operator to facilitate communication with aide Stephen B. Bull. After being informed of Bull's current location, the President instructed the operator to have Bull return the call upon his arrival. The brief exchange served purely as a logistical coordination to arrange a follow-up discussion between the President and his staff member.
On February 7, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull talked on the telephone from 8:08 pm to 8:09 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 043-043 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon consulted with his aide Stephen B. Bull regarding the logistics and guest list for an upcoming breakfast meeting in the State Dining Room. Concerned that the room's large size would make the gathering look sparse, Nixon directed Bull to increase the number of attending staff members. The President explicitly confirmed that key senior aides, including Kenneth Cole, John Ehrlichman, H.R. Haldeman, Peter Flanigan, Ronald Ziegler, and William Timmons, would be present and seated at the table.
On February 7, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 8:09 pm and 8:26 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 043-044 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon initiates a brief telephone communication through the White House operator to contact his aide, Stephen B. Bull. This administrative exchange serves the primary purpose of facilitating internal staff coordination. No further policy or strategic discussions occur during this short connection.
On February 7, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull talked on the telephone from 8:26 pm to 8:27 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 043-045 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon directed Stephen Bull to expand the guest list for an upcoming breakfast meeting to include Charles Colson, Leonard Garment, Richard Moore, William Safire, and Raymond Price. The President emphasized that the primary goal was to increase attendance to fill the large room and facilitate better interaction between White House staff and Cabinet members. Specific seating arrangements were ordered, placing William Rogers and Peter Brennan beside the President to ensure they could address specific business.
On February 7, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 8:26 pm and 8:27 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 043-046 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to facilitate a telephone connection with Stephen B. Bull. This brief administrative interaction served as a logistical step to reach the President's personal aide. No further substantive policy matters were discussed during this brief exchange.
On February 7, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull talked on the telephone from 8:29 pm to 8:30 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 043-047 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon directs his aide, Stephen B. Bull, to ensure that Stanley S. Scott, a Black staff member, is included in an upcoming breakfast meeting. This brief administrative exchange serves to confirm the guest list for the scheduled event. No further policy issues or substantive matters were addressed during this short call.
On February 7, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 8:30 pm and 8:36 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 043-048 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to request an immediate call to his aide, Stephen B. Bull. This brief exchange served as a logistical bridge to facilitate direct communication with a member of his staff. No further substantive policy matters were discussed during this brief administrative request.
On February 7, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull talked on the telephone at 8:36 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 043-049 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon consulted with Stephen B. Bull to finalize the seating arrangements for an upcoming breakfast meeting. To avoid potential social misunderstandings, the President directed that Anne L. Armstrong be seated to his left. Peter J. Brennan was subsequently assigned to the second position on the left to complete the protocol for the event.
On February 7, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 8:37 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 043-050 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon directs the White House operator to place an urgent follow-up call to Stephen B. Bull. This brief exchange serves solely as a logistical instruction to facilitate direct communication with a key aide. No further substantive policy matters were discussed during this brief request.
On February 7, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull talked on the telephone at 8:37 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 043-051 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon directs his aide, Stephen B. Bull, to ensure that personal secretary Rose Mary Woods is invited to an upcoming breakfast meeting. Despite potential uncertainty regarding her availability, Nixon insists that she be included in the invitation list. Bull acknowledges the instruction and prepares to coordinate the arrangements.
President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone on an unknown date, sometime between 8:37 pm on February 7, 1973 and 9:52 am on February 8, 1973. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 043-215 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to place an outgoing call to Lyndon K. "Mort" Allin. The conversation was strictly administrative, consisting only of the President providing the request and the operator acknowledging the task. No further substantive policy or political discussions occurred during this brief exchange.
On February 8, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House from 9:51 am to 9:52 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 853-002 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull to coordinate the delivery of specific reading materials to Alice Roosevelt Longworth. The President requested that Charles W. Colson facilitate sending a copy of Henry Fairlie's book, *Great Expectations*, along with a Vermont Royster column regarding the Vietnam settlement. This administrative task aimed to ensure that Longworth received the correct press commentary as part of the President's ongoing media outreach efforts.
On February 8, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 9:51 am and 9:52 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 853-001 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon instructed the White House operator to place an outgoing telephone call to Lyndon K. "Mort" Allin. This interaction served to facilitate direct communication between the President and Allin. No further details regarding the substance of the intended conversation were captured on the recording.
On February 8, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Lyndon K. Allin met in the Oval Office of the White House from 9:52 am to 9:54 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 853-003 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with Lyndon K. Allin to offer birthday congratulations on Allin's 64th birthday. The brief discussion touched upon the administration's relationship with the media and the necessity of maintaining a strategic perspective on public perception. Nixon concluded the meeting by encouraging Allin to take the rest of the day off to celebrate.
On February 8, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 9:54 am and 10:31 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 853-009 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with Stephen B. Bull to coordinate his daily schedule and manage incoming appointments with key officials. The discussion focused on logistics regarding meetings with Senator Russell B. Long and Treasury Secretary George P. Shultz, including instructions for a scheduled telephone call. Additionally, Nixon utilized the time to record private notes and finalize the arrival arrangements for his upcoming visitors.
On February 8, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Manolo Sanchez met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 9:54 am and 10:31 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 853-005 of the White House Tapes.
President Richard M. Nixon met with his personal aide, Manolo Sanchez, in the Oval Office to receive refreshments. The interaction was limited to the provision of coffee during the President's morning schedule. No substantive policy matters or administrative decisions were documented during this brief encounter.
On February 8, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 9:54 am and 10:31 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 853-004 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met to coordinate logistical details for upcoming presidential travel and high-level diplomatic hosting. Their discussion primarily focused on scheduling for an impending trip to California and arranging entertainment for the official visit of Israeli Prime Minister Golda Meir. Notable guests considered for the entertainment program included renowned musicians such as Van Cliburn, Benny Goodman, and Lionel Hampton, with input from First Lady Pat Nixon.
On February 8, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Manolo Sanchez met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 9:54 am and 10:31 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 853-007 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with his personal valet, Manolo Sanchez, to discuss logistical preparations for an upcoming trip. The conversation focused on procuring essential supplies, specifically batteries and additional recording tapes for the President's use. The two also briefly touched upon arrangements for refreshments.
On February 8, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 9:54 am and 10:31 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 853-006 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull to coordinate upcoming discussions with Treasury Secretary George Shultz and Senator Russell B. Long regarding legislative priorities. Nixon directed Bull to arrange the schedule so that welfare reform is addressed as the primary topic before pivoting to tax and trade issues. The President emphasized a need for 25 minutes of dedicated time for welfare reform before allowing Shultz and Long to join the conversation.
On February 8, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 9:54 am and 10:31 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 853-008 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon dictates his reflections on the Vietnam settlement, emphasizing the need for caution in dealings with Congress and the press. He discusses the emotional impact of meeting with families of missing soldiers, such as the Nolde family, while warning against allowing personal grievances or political agendas to undermine loyalty. Additionally, Nixon evaluates Henry Kissinger's 'Peace is at Hand' statement, characterizing the resulting media interpretation as a misunderstanding of Kissinger's original intentions.
On February 8, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon, Russell B. Long, John D. Ehrlichman, White House photographer, Manolo Sanchez, George P. Shultz, and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House from 10:31 am to 12:24 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 853-010 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with Senator Russell Long, John Ehrlichman, and George Shultz to coordinate administration strategy regarding welfare reform, tax policy, and trade legislation. The discussion focused on securing Congressional support for the administration's agenda while maneuvering around bureaucratic interference and the influence of partisan groups like Common Cause. Nixon emphasized the need for a collaborative approach with Congressional leadership, particularly regarding trade negotiations and energy policy, while also reflecting on the importance of maintaining strength and respect in foreign policy.
On February 8, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 12:24 pm and 12:28 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 853-011 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Stephen B. Bull discussed the President's upcoming schedule and the coordination of meetings with Secretary of the Treasury George P. Shultz. Nixon specifically instructed Bull to ensure that E. D. Kenna and W. Richard Howard were excluded from the follow-up meeting with Shultz. The conversation serves to manage access to the President and refine the roster of attendees for high-level administration deliberations.
On February 8, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon, W. Richard Howard, White House photographer, Eugene J. Hardy, E. D. Kenna, Stephen B. Bull, and George P. Shultz met in the Oval Office of the White House from 12:28 pm to 1:19 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 853-012 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with representatives from the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) and later George Shultz to discuss strategies for promoting administration policies, specifically regarding federal spending, trade, and energy. The President emphasized the need for NAM to mobilize its grassroots membership to pressure Congress on fiscal responsibility and trade policy, while Shultz provided an update on the chaotic international monetary situation and the administration's defensive stance. Additionally, the President and Shultz consulted on personnel management, focusing on the need for Labor Secretary Peter Brennan to appoint loyal and competent managers and evaluating potential candidates like Patricia Hitt for administration roles.
On February 8, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 1:19 pm and 1:21 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 853-013 of the White House Tapes.
President Richard M. Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull in the Oval Office to discuss the handling of a specific package. The interaction was brief, concluding shortly after the exchange began. No further policy or administrative decisions were documented during this limited segment of the recording.
On February 8, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon, Stephen B. Bull, John L. Campbell, John D. Ehrlichman, Kenneth R. Cole, Jr., White House photographer, Jane Campbell, Charles J. DiBona, George P. Shultz, and Gen. Brent G. Scowcroft met in the Oval Office of the White House from 1:21 pm to 2:33 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 853-014 of the White House Tapes.
The meeting began as a farewell session for John L. Campbell, who was departing his administrative role, followed by a transition to a policy briefing. President Nixon then met with Charles J. DiBona, George P. Shultz, John D. Ehrlichman, and Brent G. Scowcroft to discuss DiBona's new role as a special consultant on energy. The group analyzed complex domestic and foreign policy issues regarding energy security, including Middle Eastern oil dependence, the political influence of environmental advocacy groups, and the need for a coordinated interagency strategy.
On February 8, 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 1:28 pm and 1:49 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 409-021 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon held an undocumented meeting with an unidentified individual in his Old Executive Office Building suite to discuss matters of state or personal administration. Although the specific substance of the dialogue remains unrecorded due to the lack of a transcript, the interaction concluded abruptly when the visitor departed less than twenty-one minutes into the session. This encounter highlights the presence of private, unindexed consultations occurring within the Executive Office Building during the administration.
On February 8, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Zosimo Monson met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 1:28 pm and 1:49 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 409-018 of the White House Tapes.
President Richard Nixon met with Zosimo Monson in the Old Executive Office Building for a brief, informal engagement. The discussion primarily involved administrative or logistical requests, specifically an exchange regarding a phone call or incoming communication. No significant policy decisions or major historical actions resulted from this brief encounter.
On February 8, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at 1:49 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 409-019 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon instructed the White House operator to close the door to his office, signaling a need for privacy regarding a series of upcoming sensitive discussions. He expressed his intention to consult with numerous individuals on an unspecified but significant matter. This brief exchange served as a preparatory step for the President to conduct private deliberations away from staff interruption.
On February 8, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 1:49 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 043-053 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon instructed the White House operator to contact Charles W. Colson and request his presence at the Old Executive Office Building. The President specifically requested that Colson not be disturbed during his lunch hour. This brief exchange served to coordinate a subsequent meeting between the two men.
On February 8, 1973, Charles W. Colson and W. Richard Howard talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 1:50 pm and 2:15 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 043-055 of the White House Tapes.
Charles W. Colson directs W. Richard Howard to compile a chronological summary of Gallup presidential approval and disapproval ratings from January 1971 through early 1973. This data, focusing specifically on the president's job performance, is requested on a single sheet of paper to be delivered urgently to Stephen B. Bull. Howard is instructed to coordinate with Joanne L. Gordon to ensure the materials are prepared and delivered before Bull departs.
On February 8, 1973, Charles W. Colson and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 1:50 pm and 2:15 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 043-054 of the White House Tapes.
Charles W. Colson contacts the White House operator to request a connection to his staff. This brief administrative exchange serves as a routine coordination effort for Colson to communicate with his office. No substantive policy discussions or major decisions occur during this brief interaction.
On February 8, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon, Charles W. Colson, unknown person(s), and W. Richard Howard met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building from 1:50 pm to 2:15 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 409-020 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with Charles W. Colson to review Colson’s recent media appearances regarding the Watergate scandal and his defense of administration policy, particularly concerning the Vietnam War and draft amnesty. The two men also discussed administrative staffing challenges for the second term, specifically focusing on appointments within the Treasury and Labor Departments and the importance of maintaining loyalty and control over agency leadership. Additionally, the President touched upon the ongoing Senate Watergate investigation and considered political strategies regarding potential high-profile party shifts involving figures like John Connally.
On February 8, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 2:33 pm and 2:34 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 853-015 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Stephen B. Bull briefly conferred regarding the status of Daniel P. Moynihan's confirmation, noting that a unanimous voice vote had been secured. The discussion also addressed the President’s upcoming schedule, specifically coordinating a meeting with Secretary of the Interior Rogers C. B. Morton. The exchange concluded with the participants acknowledging the necessity of finalizing the pending votes.
On February 8, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon, Daniel P. Moynihan, White House photographer, Stephen B. Bull, and Rogers C. B. Morton met in the Oval Office of the White House from 2:34 pm to 3:07 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 853-016 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with incoming Ambassador to India Daniel P. Moynihan to discuss the strategy and tone required for his diplomatic mission, emphasizing the need for a cool, pragmatic relationship that balances U.S. interests in India with those in Pakistan and the People's Republic of China. Nixon instructed Moynihan to circumvent standard bureaucracy by using private, secure channels for sensitive communication while maintaining a non-partisan stance as a Democrat to signal U.S. bipartisan support. They also addressed specific policy issues, including the restriction of military arms sales to South Asia, the management of surplus wheat, and the resolution of long-standing debt and foreign aid agreements.
On February 8, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Rogers C. B. Morton met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 3:07 pm and 11:59 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 853-017 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with Secretary of the Interior Rogers C. B. Morton to discuss Morton’s upcoming medical leave for radiation treatment following a prostate health diagnosis. The two men coordinated plans for Morton to work remotely from Palo Alto while undergoing his five-week treatment regimen. Additionally, they briefly touched upon political strategy, specifically emphasizing the need for the administration to communicate its policy goals effectively to the American public and maintain support in Congress.
On February 8, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Manolo Sanchez met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 3:07 pm and 11:59 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 853-018 of the White House Tapes.
President Richard Nixon met with his personal valet, Manolo Sanchez, in the Oval Office to discuss routine logistical matters. The brief interaction focused on the President's upcoming departure and current weather conditions. The conversation concluded with the two men exiting the office together.