41 conversations found
On February 14, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Hobart D. Lewis talked on the telephone from 8:04 pm to 8:11 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 043-086 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Hobart D. Lewis discussed the positive public impact of returning American POWs from Vietnam and the strategic success of the December 1972 bombing campaign. They explored the potential for a high-profile media narrative to document these events and emphasize the administration's resolve in achieving the cease-fire terms. The conversation concluded with a plan for Lewis to facilitate a meeting between Admiral Thomas H. Moorer and journalist Hanson Baldwin to begin coordinating this coverage.
On February 15, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 8:27 am and 9:06 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 043-134 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon instructed the White House operator to place an outgoing call to Secretary of State William P. Rogers. The brief exchange served as a routine administrative request to facilitate communication between the President and the Secretary. No further substantive policy matters were discussed during this brief connection.
On February 15, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House from 9:02 am to 9:12 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 857-001 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull to review logistical details for upcoming executive engagements, including a Pentagon visit, a Cabinet meeting, and a briefing on international monetary policy. They discussed strategies for public relations regarding 'Operation Homecoming' for returning POWs and finalized scheduling for a meeting with Sir Christopher Soames. Additionally, the President issued instructions regarding an ongoing hijacking agreement with Cuba, opting to have the ambassador deliver a message rather than personally addressing the matter.
On February 15, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 9:12 am and 9:20 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 857-002 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Stephen B. Bull discussed managing the President’s schedule, specifically regarding the high volume of requests for meetings, photographs, and handshake sessions with White House staff and administration supporters. Nixon expressed concerns about maintaining a proper balance of visitors, cautioning against an overrepresentation of White House staff at the expense of other supporters. They also reviewed administrative staffing transitions, including potential departures and appointments for various roles such as the Secretary of Transportation.
On February 15, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon, Ronald L. Ziegler, Stephen B. Bull, H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman, Gen. Brent G. Scowcroft, William E. Timmons, and Rose Mary Woods met in the Oval Office of the White House from 9:20 am to 10:40 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 857-003 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with his staff to discuss public relations strategies, specifically focusing on the recent release of Prisoners of War (POWs), the need to manage expectations for upcoming press conferences, and the delicate political challenge of securing aid for North Vietnam. The President emphasized his desire to avoid "grandstanding" during his planned Pentagon visit while highlighting the need to address the emotional and physical well-being of returning veterans. Additionally, Nixon reviewed administrative staffing issues and social planning for upcoming events, directing his staff to organize White House functions that include a broad cross-section of Congress while managing internal personnel disputes involving the Secret Service and White House aides.
On February 15, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon, Ronald L. Ziegler, Rogers C. B. Morton, J. Philip Campbell, Russell E. Train, William D. Ruckelhaus, John D. Ehrlichman, Richard M. Fairbanks, III, and Manolo Sanchez met in the Oval Office of the White House from 10:40 am to 11:10 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 857-004 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with his senior environmental and interior officials to coordinate a public relations strategy for the administration's environmental and energy policies. The discussion focused on framing the upcoming energy message and budget as a positive, proactive agenda rather than a series of cutbacks, while emphasizing the restoration of the environment as a central legacy of the 1970s. The group specifically discussed the need to promote land-use planning and to advocate for the repurposing of the Highway Trust Fund to support mass transit as a solution to urban congestion and smog.
On February 15, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon, Gen. Brent G. Scowcroft, Gen. Andrew J. Goodpaster, White House operator, Adm. Thomas H. Moorer, unknown person(s), and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House from 11:12 am to 12:02 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 857-005 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with Generals Brent Scowcroft and Andrew Goodpaster to discuss the strategic implications of the Vietnam settlement, the return of American POWs, and future NATO relations. Nixon emphasized that the recent peace agreement and the successful December 1972 bombing campaign significantly bolstered American credibility with allies and boosted domestic morale. The group also analyzed the importance of maintaining a firm stance with NATO partners during ongoing security negotiations and the potential for long-term military force restructuring in Europe.
On February 15, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 11:12 am and 11:14 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 043-087 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon instructed the White House operator to place an urgent call to either Secretary of Defense Elliot L. Richardson or Admiral Thomas H. Moorer. This outreach served as a direct request for consultation with key national security and defense leadership. The operator acknowledged the directive to secure one of the two officials immediately.
On February 15, 1973, Gen. Brent G. Scowcroft and Adm. Thomas H. Moorer talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 11:12 am and 12:02 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 043-088 of the White House Tapes.
General Brent G. Scowcroft contacted Admiral Thomas H. Moorer on behalf of President Nixon to coordinate the guest list for an upcoming luncheon. The primary purpose was to confirm whether Admiral Moorer approved of General Andrew J. Goodpaster’s attendance. Moorer granted his approval, and Scowcroft proceeded to finalize the arrangements.
On February 15, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 12:02 pm and 12:05 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 857-006 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon held a brief three-minute meeting with an unidentified individual in the Oval Office. The discussion appears to have centered on the President's upcoming daily schedule. No specific policy decisions or significant developments were recorded during this session.
On February 15, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon, J. Curtis Counts, Manolo Sanchez, and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House from 12:05 pm to 12:19 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 857-007 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with J. Curtis Counts to discuss Counts’s transition from government service to the private sector and his upcoming work in the construction industry. The two discussed the challenges of labor-management relations, the competence of various labor lawyers, and the difficulties of negotiating within a fragmented industry. They also touched upon the public impact of returning prisoners of war and the strategic necessity of the recent bombing of North Vietnam. Before concluding the meeting, Nixon presented Counts with presidential gifts and offered professional advice regarding his future career path.
On February 15, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 12:19 pm and 12:47 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 857-008 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with an unknown individual to review a list of potential ambassadorial candidates and staff appointments. The discussion focused on administrative protocols for correspondence, specifically the use of first names and the procedure for marking selections on the provided list. Nixon confirmed his preference for circling names to expedite the preparation of official letters.
On February 15, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 12:19 pm and 12:47 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 857-009 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with Stephen B. Bull to coordinate administrative and logistical arrangements regarding upcoming photography sessions and staff schedules. The discussion focused on ensuring specific staff members were included in photographs and managing travel logistics for General Brent Scowcroft’s visit to the Pentagon. Additionally, they briefly touched upon the scheduling of Ronald L. Ziegler and other personnel matters.
On February 15, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Manolo Sanchez met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 12:19 pm and 12:47 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 857-011 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with his personal valet, Manolo Sanchez, in the Oval Office to prepare for the President's departure from the White House. The brief interaction focused on logistical arrangements, specifically the retrieval and preparation of the President's topcoat. The conversation concluded as the two men exited the office together.
On February 15, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 12:19 pm and 12:47 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 857-010 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with an unknown woman in the Oval Office to coordinate the handling of specific correspondence. During the brief discussion, the President instructed the visitor to leave two letters on his desk rather than mailing them immediately. The interaction focused on ensuring the proper temporary storage and subsequent dispatch of this personal documentation.
On February 15, 1973, United States Secret Service agents met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 12:47 pm and 2:55 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 857-012 of the White House Tapes.
Secret Service agents gathered in the Oval Office to receive technical instruction from an unknown individual regarding the operation of equipment. The discussion focused on specific procedural steps for managing or configuring a mechanism, possibly related to the tape recording system or office logistics. No high-level policy decisions were addressed, as the exchange remained limited to practical, instructional guidance.
On February 15, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 2:55 pm and 2:58 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 857-013 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with an unidentified individual in the Oval Office for a brief, three-minute session regarding the President's daily schedule. The conversation concluded without a recorded transcript, and no specific policy outcomes or significant historical developments were documented during this short engagement. The meeting served primarily to address logistical arrangements related to the President's time management.
On February 15, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 2:58 pm and 3:02 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 043-089 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon initiates a request for the White House operator to place a telephone call to his close friend and confidant, Charles “Bebe” Rebozo. The brief exchange serves as an administrative directive to facilitate communication between the President and Rebozo. No further substantive policy matters are discussed in this recording.
On February 15, 1973, United States Secret Service agents met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 2:58 pm and 11:59 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 857-014 of the White House Tapes.
Secret Service agents gathered in the Oval Office to discuss the President’s current location and movements. The conversation centers on the President's frustration regarding the tardiness of staff members associated with the Executive Office Building. The agents conclude the discussion by suggesting a follow-up phone call to address the President's anger.
On February 15, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Charles G. ("Bebe") Rebozo talked on the telephone from 3:02 pm to 3:04 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 043-090 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Charles G. "Bebe" Rebozo discuss logistics and weather prospects for the President’s upcoming trip to Florida. Rebozo provides updated meteorological reports from both the National Weather Service and the Air Force to help inform the President’s travel decision. Additionally, the two touch upon a potential future visit by the President to Jamaica, with Nixon indicating plans to consult John B. Connally regarding the arrangements.
On February 15, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 3:04 pm and 4:24 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 043-091 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to facilitate a telephone connection with Admiral Thomas H. Moorer, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. This brief interaction served solely as a logistical request to initiate a high-level consultation with the nation's top military official. No substantive policy matters were discussed during this specific exchange with the operator.
On February 15, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Adm. Thomas H. Moorer talked on the telephone from 4:24 pm to 4:26 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 043-092 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon consulted with Admiral Thomas Moorer regarding a request from Reader's Digest publisher Hobart Lewis to produce a feature article on the return of American Prisoners of War. Nixon proposed that military analyst Hanson Baldwin be granted access to collect information for the story, provided all details remain confidential until the repatriation process concluded on March 28. Moorer agreed to cooperate with Baldwin and assured the President that the security of the information would be maintained.
On February 15, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 4:26 pm and 4:34 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 043-093 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to place a personal telephone call to his daughter, Julie Nixon Eisenhower. The brief exchange served solely as a request for the operator to connect the President with his daughter. No further administrative or political business was discussed during this brief communication.
On February 15, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 4:34 pm and 4:35 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 043-218 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon initiates a request for the White House operator to place a telephone call to William E. Timmons, then serving as the Assistant to the President for Legislative Affairs. This brief exchange serves strictly as an administrative coordination to facilitate direct communication between the President and his congressional liaison. No further policy discussions or substantive matters occur during this connection.
On February 15, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman talked on the telephone from 4:34 pm to 4:35 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 043-094 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman discussed the administrative handling of Robert H. Taylor and William L. Duncan. They decided to immediately mail requested letters to both individuals to resolve the matter. Furthermore, they agreed to schedule a photograph session with the President for the following week and tasked Stephen Bull with facilitating the arrangements.
On February 15, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Julie Nixon Eisenhower talked on the telephone from 4:36 pm to 4:41 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 043-095 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and his daughter, Julie Nixon Eisenhower, coordinate plans for a potential family trip to Florida and discuss the President's upcoming schedule. The conversation also features a detailed explanation from the President regarding personnel changes within his Secret Service detail, specifically concerning agents William L. Duncan and Robert H. Taylor. Despite Julie’s reservations about the circumstances of these staff reassignments, the President defends the administrative decisions as career-building moves for the agents involved.
On February 15, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and William E. Timmons talked on the telephone from 4:42 pm to 4:44 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 043-096 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon consulted with William E. Timmons regarding the strategic value of hosting a breakfast meeting with Senate leaders Mike Mansfield, Hugh Scott, Robert Griffin, and Robert Byrd. The President sought to use this session to cultivate rapport and brief the senators on developments in Southeast Asia, trade negotiations, and the Soviet Union's Most Favored Nation status. Nixon emphasized the necessity of Mansfield’s attendance, deciding that if the Senate Majority Leader could not attend, the meeting would not proceed.
On February 15, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon, White House operator, and Gen. Brent G. Scowcroft talked on the telephone from 4:50 pm to 4:52 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 043-097 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon consulted with General Brent Scowcroft regarding the status of ongoing ceasefire negotiations in Laos and Cambodia to prepare for upcoming meetings with Senate leaders, including Mike Mansfield. Scowcroft reported that the Laos negotiations were in the final stages despite lingering disagreements over minor points. The President requested brief summaries on the status of these negotiations, as well as on potential economic aid to North Vietnam, to ensure he could adequately brief Congress and secure legislative support.
On February 15, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 4:52 pm and 4:54 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 043-098 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon initiated a brief telephone communication through the White House operator to be connected with First Lady Pat Nixon. The primary purpose of the call was to facilitate personal contact between the President and his wife. No policy matters or significant administrative decisions were discussed during this brief exchange.
On February 15, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Thelma C. ("Pat") (Ryan) Nixon talked on the telephone from 4:54 pm to 4:56 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 043-099 of the White House Tapes.
President Richard Nixon and First Lady Pat Nixon discussed plans for a potential trip to Florida to visit Julie Nixon Eisenhower. The President consulted his schedule regarding an upcoming AFL-CIO board meeting to determine the feasibility of the travel dates. They tentatively coordinated their departure and return to ensure the President could fulfill his professional obligations while accommodating their personal itinerary.
On February 15, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull talked on the telephone from 4:57 pm to 4:58 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 043-100 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and aide Stephen B. Bull coordinate the President's schedule, specifically addressing the cancellation of a breakfast meeting with Mike Mansfield and the subsequent rescheduling of appointments. The discussion focuses on finalizing a 9:00 a.m. meeting with L. Patrick Gray, accompanied by John Ehrlichman, followed by a meeting with Sir Christopher Soames. Nixon emphasizes keeping the Gray meeting off the record while utilizing the Soames appointment as a formal reason to depart from a scheduled Cabinet meeting.
On February 15, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 4:58 pm and 6:20 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 043-101 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to facilitate a personal call to First Lady Pat Nixon. The brief exchange served as an administrative request to connect the President with his wife. No substantive political or policy matters were addressed during this connection.
On February 15, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Thelma C. ("Pat") (Ryan) Nixon talked on the telephone from 6:20 pm to 6:21 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 043-102 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and First Lady Pat Nixon coordinate their travel schedules and departure time for an upcoming trip. The President informs the First Lady of a potential stop in South Carolina on their return journey to attend a military-related engagement. He confirms that the stop will not require her participation as he finalizes the logistics.
On February 15, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 6:24 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 043-103 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon instructed the White House operator to place a personal telephone call to his daughter, Julie Nixon Eisenhower. The brief interaction served as a logistical request to facilitate communication between the President and his family. No policy matters or official government business were addressed during this exchange.
On February 15, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 6:27 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 043-104 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon initiates a request through the White House operator to place a telephone call to entertainer Bob Hope, who is located in California. This brief administrative interaction serves solely to facilitate communication between the President and the celebrity. No substantive policy discussions or political decisions occur during this brief exchange.
On February 15, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 6:28 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 043-105 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to request a telephone connection with his aide, Stephen B. Bull. This brief administrative interaction served as a routing request to facilitate direct communication with a member of the President's staff. No substantive policy matters were discussed during this short exchange.
On February 15, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull talked on the telephone from 6:28 pm to 6:29 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 043-106 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon coordinated his upcoming trip to Florida with Stephen B. Bull, confirming a departure time and potential stop in Jacksonville. The President instructed Bull to hold the public announcement until the following morning and to consult with Secretary of Labor Peter J. Brennan regarding a potential meeting with AFL-CIO leadership, including George Meany. This request was intended to facilitate a diplomatic encounter with labor officials during the President’s weekend stay in Florida.
On February 15, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 6:29 pm and 6:33 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 043-107 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to facilitate a telephone connection. The primary purpose of this brief communication was to request that the operator place a call to Stephen B. Bull. No further substantive policy or administrative discussions occurred during this exchange.
On February 15, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull talked on the telephone from 6:33 pm to 6:34 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 043-108 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon directed Stephen Bull to extend invitations to Clark MacGregor and Bryce Harlow for an upcoming Cabinet meeting. The President specifically requested that these former administration officials be invited to attend if their schedules allowed. Bull acknowledged the instruction and committed to carrying out the request.
On February 15, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon, Lelsie T. ("Bob") Hope, and Delores (Reade) Hope talked on the telephone from 6:34 pm to 6:45 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 043-109 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon held a phone call with Bob and Dolores Hope to discuss the emotional return of American prisoners of war (POWs) from Vietnam and the strategic necessity of the 1972 bombing campaign in securing their release. The President praised the heroism of the returning soldiers, emphasizing the importance of national unity and the administration’s commitment to "peace with honor." Additionally, Nixon consulted Hope regarding a future ceremony to present the Medal of Freedom to director John Ford and discussed coordinating schedules for upcoming social engagements in California.
On February 15, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 6:47 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 043-110 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon directed the White House operator to place a call to professional golfer Arnold Palmer at his Pennsylvania golf club. The operator also provided a status update regarding an unsuccessful attempt to reach Julie Nixon Eisenhower, noting that a Secret Service agent was working to facilitate a return call. The President acknowledged the situation and instructed the operator to continue her efforts to establish contact.