15 conversations found
On February 15, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 7:01 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 043-111 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon instructed the White House operator to place an outgoing call to evangelist Billy Graham, who was reportedly traveling in the Bahamas. Nixon specified that the nature of the conversation was not confidential. The primary purpose of this communication was to facilitate a personal contact between the President and Graham.
On February 15, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 7:02 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 043-112 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon directed the White House operator to place an outgoing telephone call to professional golfer Arnold Palmer. The brief exchange served as a logistical request to initiate communication between the President and the athlete. No further policy or substantive matters were discussed during this connection.
On February 15, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Arnold Palmer talked on the telephone from 7:02 pm to 7:04 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 043-113 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon held a brief telephone conversation with professional golfer Arnold Palmer to discuss Palmer's recent tournament victory and upcoming professional plans. The two also addressed the return of American prisoners of war and reflected on the political implications of the December 1972 bombing campaign in North Vietnam. The discussion served as a cordial exchange regarding both the status of professional golf, including references to Bob Hope and Jack Nicklaus, and the broader context of national military policy.
On February 15, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon, Charles G. ("Bebe") Rebozo, Frank B. Rackley, and Marguerite Rackley talked on the telephone from 7:05 pm to 7:18 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 043-114 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon held a phone conversation with Bebe Rebozo, who was hosting Frank and Marguerite Rackley for dinner. During the call, Nixon coordinated plans for his upcoming Florida trip and discussed potential weather concerns with Rebozo. The President also took the opportunity to speak directly with Frank and Marguerite Rackley to express his personal gratitude for their long-standing political loyalty and support during the early 1960s.
On February 15, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 7:05 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 043-222 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to facilitate a telephone connection with his close friend and confidant, Charles G. (“Bebe”) Rebozo. The brief exchange served strictly as an administrative request to initiate this private communication. No substantive policy discussions or further actions were recorded during this brief interaction.
On February 16, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon, H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman, unknown person(s), and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House from 8:50 am to 9:08 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 858-002 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with H. R. Haldeman and Stephen B. Bull to coordinate his upcoming travel schedule, including a trip to Florida, and to manage White House social outreach to key congressional members and political contributors. They also discussed public relations regarding Prisoners of War (POWs), specifically highlighting the positive public statements made by Col. Robinson Risner in support of the administration. Additionally, the group reviewed logistics for upcoming meetings with labor leaders George Meany and Peter J. Brennan, and solidified plans for announcing these engagements.
On February 16, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 8:50 am and 11:59 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 858-001 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull to facilitate a telephone call to evangelist Billy Graham. The discussion focused on coordinating this outreach, serving as a brief administrative interaction to connect the President with his prominent religious advisor. No further policy developments or complex deliberations were recorded during this brief exchange.
On February 16, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon, John D. Ehrlichman, and L[ouis] Patrick Gray, III met in the Oval Office of the White House from 9:08 am to 9:36 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 858-003 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon, John Ehrlichman, and L. Patrick Gray discussed Gray’s upcoming confirmation process for the FBI directorship amidst the escalating Watergate investigation. Nixon emphasized the necessity of maintaining a relationship with the Bureau director characterized by total discipline and secure, direct communication, akin to his past interactions with J. Edgar Hoover. They deliberated on how Gray should handle hostile questioning regarding domestic wiretaps and potential illegal activities by the previous administration, ultimately deciding that Gray should meet these inquiries head-on to maintain control of the narrative.
On February 16, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon, Vice President Spiro T. Agnew, and Cabinet officers and staffers, including William P. Rogers, George P. Shultz, Elliot L. Richardson, Richard G. Kleindienst, Rogers C. B. Morton, J. Philip Campbell, Frederick B. Dent, Peter J. Brennan, Caspar W. ("Cap") Weinberger, James T. Lynn, Claude S. Brinegar, Roy L. Ash, John A. Scali, H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman, John D. Ehrlichman, Peter M. Flanigan, William E. Timmons, Ronald L. Ziegler, Raymond K. Price, Jr., Gen. Brent G. Scowcroft, George H. W. Bush, Bryce N. Harlow, and Arthur J. Sohmer, met in the Cabinet Room of the White House from 9:39 am to 11:59 am. The Cabinet Room taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 114-001 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with Vice President Agnew, Cabinet members, and key staff to discuss recent foreign policy developments and economic strategy. Vice President Agnew briefed the group on his recent tour of Southeast Asian nations, while Treasury officials and Cabinet members deliberated on international monetary policy, trade barriers, and the need for a more competitive U.S. industrial posture. The President emphasized the importance of maintaining international engagement, securing legislative tools for trade negotiations, and justifying reconstruction aid for Vietnam as a strategic security necessity rather than purely humanitarian relief.
On February 16, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon, Peter M. Flanigan, Helmut ("Hal") Sonnenfeldt, Sir Christopher Soames, and White House photographer met in the Oval Office of the White House from 9:46 am to 10:32 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 858-004 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with Sir Christopher Soames and administration officials to address the growing trend of isolationism in both the United States and Europe and its potential impact on trans-Atlantic relations. The discussion focused on complex trade negotiations, the role of an enlarged European Economic Community, and the necessity of maintaining unified Western political and economic strength in the face of competition from Japan and shifting global powers. Nixon emphasized the political difficulty of passing trade legislation in a protectionist-leaning U.S. Senate and urged European leaders to cooperate on a balanced approach to trade and energy security to prevent an ugly confrontation.
Unknown persons (likely maintenance) met in the Cabinet Room of the White House on an unknown date, sometime between 11:59 am on February 16, 1973 and 10:00 am on March 6, 1973. The Cabinet Room taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 115-004 of the White House Tapes.
Maintenance staff convened in the Cabinet Room to address facility-related tasks or repairs. As no transcript exists and the interaction was brief, the session pertains exclusively to routine building operations rather than political or administrative business. The recording concludes with the personnel departing the room after completing their work.
Unknown persons [likely maintenance] met in the Cabinet Room of the White House on an unknown date, sometime between 11:59 am on February 16, 1973 and 10:00 am on March 6, 1973. The Cabinet Room taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 115-001 of the White House Tapes.
Unidentified maintenance personnel accessed the Cabinet Room to perform work in the White House. This brief, one-minute recording captures routine operations rather than substantive political or policy discussions. No decisions or developments of historical significance occurred during this encounter.
a White House tour group met in the Cabinet Room of the White House on an unknown date, sometime between 11:59 am on February 16, 1973 and 10:00 am on March 6, 1973. The Cabinet Room taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 115-002 of the White House Tapes.
An unidentified group of visitors toured the Cabinet Room during a brief, incidental recording session. No substantive policy discussions or significant political deliberations took place, as the audio consists primarily of unintelligible ambient noise. The interaction concluded without any formal developments or action items.
a White House tour group met in the Cabinet Room of the White House on an unknown date, sometime between 11:59 am on February 16, 1973 and 10:00 am on March 6, 1973. The Cabinet Room taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 115-003 of the White House Tapes.
A White House tour group visited the Cabinet Room for an informal viewing of the presidential workspace. No substantive policy discussions or political business occurred during this brief gathering. The recording serves primarily as an incidental capture of public access to the executive office.
On February 16, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon, John D. Ehrlichman, and George P. Shultz met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 11:59 am and 12:07 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 858-005 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon, John Ehrlichman, and George Shultz met to discuss labor department personnel, specifically the management and staffing challenges facing Labor Secretary Peter J. Brennan. The participants coordinated travel plans involving Ehrlichman and Brennan, while also addressing George Meany’s inquiries regarding tax reform and presidential authority. Finally, the group discussed political strategy concerning potential aid to North Vietnam and how to frame domestic spending relative to historical post-war investments in Germany and Japan.