21 conversations found
On February 20, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 3:01 pm and 3:12 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 043-116 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to facilitate a telephone connection with Stephen B. Bull. This brief exchange served as a routine administrative request to locate and connect the President with a member of his staff. No further substantive policy discussions occurred during this brief request.
On February 20, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 3:01 pm and 3:12 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 043-115 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to facilitate a telephone connection with his Press Secretary, Ronald L. Ziegler. The brief exchange served solely as a logistical request to initiate this communication. No substantive policy discussions or decisions occurred during this brief administrative interaction.
On February 20, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 3:01 pm and 3:12 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 411-002 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon consulted with the White House operator regarding an administrative or logistical matter during a brief meeting in the Old Executive Office Building. The conversation primarily served to facilitate communication or call routing as part of the President's daily operational workflow. No further records or transcripts exist to elaborate on the specific subject of the request or subsequent actions taken.
On February 20, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 3:01 pm and 3:12 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 411-001 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon expressed sudden, intense frustration during a brief interaction with the White House operator. The exchange is notable primarily for the President's use of profanity, suggesting a moment of acute irritation or anger while managing administrative communications. No substantive policy matters or official business were discussed beyond this outburst.
On February 20, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull talked on the telephone from 3:12 pm to 3:13 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 043-117 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon consulted with Stephen B. Bull regarding the scheduling of Reverend Norman Vincent Peale for an upcoming White House church service. The President explicitly requested to extend the expected length of Peale’s sermon from the standard 10 minutes to 20 minutes due to his admiration for the minister’s speaking abilities. Bull committed to relaying this directive to the appropriate parties once the Reverend’s participation was confirmed.
On February 20, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building from 3:12 pm to 3:13 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 411-003 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Stephen B. Bull briefly discuss logistical concerns regarding communication equipment, specifically expressing a desire to remove a ten-minute limitation on a 'back line.' The conversation focuses on ensuring the operational efficiency of the President’s telephone or recording infrastructure. No further substantive policy decisions were reached during this brief exchange.
On February 20, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Ronald L. Ziegler talked on the telephone from 3:14 pm to 3:17 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 043-118 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Press Secretary Ronald Ziegler discuss scheduling the President's upcoming press conference to avoid media oversaturation. They determine that Henry Kissinger’s planned Thursday briefing on China and the Vietnam settlement necessitates rescheduling the President's event to avoid competing with that news cycle. Ultimately, they decide to move the President's press conference to the following Tuesday to ensure better news coverage and momentum.
On February 20, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Ronald L. Ziegler met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building from 3:14 pm to 3:17 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 411-004 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Press Secretary Ronald Ziegler discuss media strategy and the risk of over-saturating the press with information. Nixon expresses concern regarding the volume of material provided to journalists and seeks to refine how the administration manages the narrative. The brief exchange highlights the President’s focus on controlling the flow of information to avoid media exhaustion or negative competitive coverage.
On February 20, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at 3:17 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 411-005 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon instructed the White House operator to cease the recording process during a brief encounter in the Old Executive Office Building. This interaction served solely as a procedural directive to deactivate the taping equipment. No substantive political or administrative matters were addressed during this exchange.
On February 20, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Peter J. Brennan talked on the telephone from 3:18 pm to 3:22 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 043-120 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Patrick J. Buchanan coordinate the scheduling of an upcoming presidential press conference to avoid conflict with major announcements regarding Henry Kissinger’s briefings on China and North Vietnam. Nixon determines that delaying the press conference until the following Tuesday will allow time for developments with Egypt and ensure he can effectively address domestic and foreign policy concerns, particularly Vietnam. During the call, Nixon emphasizes the importance of framing the Vietnam War as a matter of national credibility rather than solely focusing on the return of prisoners of war.
On February 20, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 3:18 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 043-119 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon instructed the White House operator to place an outgoing call to his aide, Patrick J. Buchanan. The brief exchange served as a logistical request to facilitate direct communication with a senior staff member. No policy discussions occurred during this administrative interaction.
On February 20, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Peter J. Brennan met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building from 3:18 pm to 3:22 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 411-006 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with Secretary of Labor Peter J. Brennan to discuss administrative scheduling and the coordination of departmental activities. The discussion touched upon the heavy workload facing the administration and the need to streamline internal communications and test procedures. Additionally, the President briefly emphasized the importance of addressing the status and welfare of prisoners, suggesting a need for increased attention toward this issue.
On February 20, 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 3:22 pm and 4:15 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 411-020 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon held a private meeting with an unidentified individual in the Old Executive Office Building to discuss classified matters. Due to the absence of a transcript and the redaction of the material under a deed of gift, the specific subject matter and any resulting directives remain undocumented. The session concluded when the guest departed the office prior to 4:15 pm.
On February 20, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Manolo Sanchez met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 3:22 pm and 4:15 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 411-008 of the White House Tapes.
President Richard Nixon met with his personal valet, Manolo Sanchez, in the Old Executive Office Building to discuss personal arrangements. The brief interaction focused specifically on food-related matters. No further administrative or policy developments were recorded during this segment of the conversation.
On February 20, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 3:22 pm and 4:15 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 411-007 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with his aide, Stephen B. Bull, to review and finalize details regarding his upcoming schedule. The primary focus of the discussion was coordinating the logistics and location for a high-level meeting with National Security Advisor Henry A. Kissinger. This administrative exchange facilitated the necessary planning for the President's ongoing diplomatic engagements.
On February 20, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 3:22 pm and 4:17 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 043-121 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon initiates a request through the White House operator to be connected with William E. Timmons, then serving as an assistant to the President for legislative affairs. The brief communication serves as a standard administrative directive to establish a direct line of contact with a key staff member. No policy discussions occur during this exchange, as the call functions solely to facilitate subsequent communication.
On February 20, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon, Henry A. Kissinger, White House photographer, White House operator, William E. Timmons, unknown person(s), Manolo Sanchez, and Eugene Ormandy met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building from 4:15 pm to 6:10 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 411-009 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Henry Kissinger met to review the geopolitical implications of Kissinger's recent trip to the People's Republic of China, specifically focusing on the personal messages exchanged with Chairman Mao Zedong and the state of U.S.-PRC relations. They discussed the nuances of a potential peace settlement in Vietnam, including the complexities of managing domestic opposition and maintaining support for the administration's policies as prisoners of war prepared to return. Additionally, the President and Kissinger coordinated on press strategy and international diplomacy, with instructions to involve William P. Rogers in subsequent briefings to maintain unified messaging on these sensitive foreign policy developments.
On February 20, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and William E. Timmons talked on the telephone from 4:17 pm to 4:18 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 043-122 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon directed William E. Timmons to reschedule a meeting with Mike Mansfield to Thursday morning, citing a need for Henry Kissinger to recover from travel and to better prepare for the discussion. Nixon also noted that Secretary of State William P. Rogers was scheduled to testify the following day. Timmons confirmed the change to the new 11:00 am slot, and the President instructed him to coordinate the update with the necessary parties.
On February 20, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 4:18 pm and 4:46 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 043-123 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to place an outgoing call to the renowned orchestra conductor Eugene Ormandy in Philadelphia. The brief exchange served as a logistical request to facilitate the connection between the President and the musician. No substantive political or policy discussions took place during this administrative interaction.
On February 20, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon, Eugene Ormandy, and Henry A. Kissinger talked on the telephone from 4:46 pm to 4:51 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 043-124 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Henry Kissinger called Philadelphia Symphony Orchestra conductor Eugene Ormandy to share the exclusive news that the People's Republic of China had selected his orchestra to be the first Western symphony to perform in China. Kissinger explained that the invitation was a direct result of the President's personal advocacy for the ensemble during recent diplomatic discussions with Chou En-lai. Ormandy was instructed to maintain strict confidentiality regarding the development until the official public announcement on Thursday.
On February 20, 1973, unknown person(s) met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 6:10 pm and 11:59 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 411-021 of the White House Tapes.
An unidentified man and woman met in the President's office to conduct a brief, informal exchange. The limited audio evidence suggests the participants engaged in polite pleasantries, including inquiries about an unnamed individual and a farewell greeting. No substantive policy discussions or administrative decisions are recorded during this brief encounter.