32 conversations found
On March 6, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Rose Mary Woods met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 7:30 am and 8:38 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 677-001 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and his personal secretary, Rose Mary Woods, briefly coordinated the President’s morning schedule regarding an upcoming meeting with H.R. Haldeman. Nixon provided instructions for Woods to facilitate a follow-up discussion once a presentation by Mr. Holland concluded. This exchange functioned primarily as an administrative adjustment to ensure the availability of key staff for internal deliberations.
On March 6, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 7:30 am and 8:38 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 677-003 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon arranges a meeting with Dr. Kittman while mindful of potential scheduling conflicts during breakfast hours. The conversation centers on coordinating the President’s daily schedule and ensuring the arrival of necessary personnel. This brief interaction reflects the logistical management required to prepare for upcoming briefings, including an anticipated session with Henry Kissinger.
On March 6, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 7:30 am and 8:38 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 677-002 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with aide Stephen B. Bull to coordinate logistical arrangements for an upcoming trip. The discussion focused on scheduling details regarding H. R. Haldeman and plans to rendezvous in St. Paul. Bull confirmed the timeline for their meeting later that afternoon.
On March 6, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon, Henry A. Kissinger, and Manolo Sanchez met in the Oval Office of the White House from 8:38 am to 9:08 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 677-004 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Henry Kissinger met to discuss the positive domestic public reaction to the President's recent trip to the People's Republic of China, which they contrasted with the skepticism and criticism from political opponents and some media figures. They analyzed various media critiques of the Shanghai Communiqué, dismissing claims of secret deals and asserting that the administration achieved its strategic objectives without conceding Taiwan. Additionally, the pair coordinated their response to press inquiries and considered how to manage further reporting on the trip while maintaining momentum for potential diplomatic progress regarding Vietnam.
On March 6, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon, Alexander P. Butterfield, H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman, Manolo Sanchez, Stephen B. Bull, Edward L. Morgan, and John D. Ehrlichman met in the Oval Office of the White House from 9:12 am to 10:30 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 677-005 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with H.R. Haldeman, John Ehrlichman, and other staff members to discuss political strategy, staffing concerns, and crisis management related to the ITT anti-trust controversy. The group focused on controlling the public relations fallout from the ITT affair, determining the President's upcoming travel and meeting schedule, and assessing the political impact of the China trip and current primary elections. Nixon expressed a desire to distance the White House from the ITT scandal, emphasizing that any necessary clarifications should come from the Justice Department rather than the President or his staff.
On March 6, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 10:30 am and 12:28 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 677-006 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon consulted with an unknown participant to prepare for an upcoming meeting with Congressional leadership. The discussion focused on coordinating legislative strategy regarding welfare reform and revenue sharing. William E. Timmons and Clark MacGregor were identified as key figures necessary for advancing these administration policy priorities.
On March 6, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 10:30 am and 12:28 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 677-008 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and unidentified participants engage in a brief, administrative exchange regarding the location and status of a specific individual. The discussion serves as a logistical coordination effort to locate this person for an unspecified purpose. No substantive policy or political decisions are addressed in this short segment.
On March 6, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 10:30 am and 12:28 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 677-007 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon held a brief, informal meeting with an unidentified individual to discuss scheduling matters. The conversation was limited in scope, concluding quickly without significant policy developments or substantive political debate. The interaction primarily served to coordinate upcoming calendar arrangements for the unknown participant.
On March 6, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and members of the Cabinet Committee on Education and the Council of Black Appointees, including Vice President Spiro T. Agnew, John B. Connally, Elliot L. Richardson, Dr. Sidney P. Marland, Jr., John D. Ehrlichman, Roy D. Morey, Lewis A. Engman, Edward L. Morgan, Ronald L. Ziegler, Mary T. Brooks, William G. Colman, Hilda A. Davis, John H. Fischer, Dorothy M. L. Ford, Norman Francis, Eugene Gonzales, David H. Kurtzman, Rev. William E. McManus, Duane J. Matthies, Wendell H. Pierce, William G. Saltonstall, William B. Thompson, Ivan E. Zylstra, Norman Karsh, and Clint Pace, met in the Cabinet Room of the White House from 11:46 am to 12:27 pm. The Cabinet Room taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 093-003 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with the Cabinet Committee on Education and the Council of Black Appointees to discuss the final report of the President’s Commission on School Finance. Participants examined the challenges of educational equity, focusing on funding disparities between urban and rural districts, the role of federal and state responsibilities, and the contentious issues of busing and support for non-public schools. The President expressed appreciation for the committee's research, and the discussion concluded with a commitment to further reviewing the commission's recommendations for legislative and policy implementation.
On March 6, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House from 12:28 pm to 12:31 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 677-009 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon consulted with his aide, Stephen B. Bull, regarding the current location and availability of John D. Ehrlichman. The brief exchange focused on locating Ehrlichman for an unscheduled meeting. Bull departed shortly thereafter to facilitate the interaction between the President and his domestic policy advisor.
On March 6, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon, H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman, John D. Ehrlichman, and Alexander P. Butterfield met in the Oval Office of the White House from 12:31 pm to 1:28 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 677-010 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with H.R. Haldeman and John Ehrlichman to discuss political strategy, including his administration's position on a busing moratorium and the status of his forthcoming meeting with the Cabinet Committee on Education. The group addressed internal staff tensions, specifically regarding Pat Buchanan's potential resignation over disagreements with the Shanghai Communiqué and his frustration with the administration's perceived failure to satisfy conservative interests. Additionally, the President and his advisors reviewed the escalating ITT antitrust controversy, evaluating the political risks associated with the Justice Department's settlement and allegations involving Dita Beard and Jack Anderson.
On March 6, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 1:28 pm and 1:38 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 677-014 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and H.R. Haldeman met to discuss ongoing administrative work and the management of recent polling data. The brief consultation focused on strategic adjustments to how incoming poll results should be utilized or refined. No definitive policy shifts were recorded, but the exchange centered on the tactical handling of political information.
On March 6, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Henry A. Kissinger met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 1:28 pm and 1:38 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 677-017 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Henry Kissinger met to review and refine official public messaging following the President’s recent trip to the People’s Republic of China. The discussion focused on coordinating consistent talking points, specifically regarding the President's remarks at Andrews Air Force Base and Kissinger’s previous background briefings in Shanghai. To ensure administrative alignment, Nixon directed the drafting of a formal memorandum to Secretary of State William P. Rogers to dictate how officials should characterize the trip in future public statements.
On March 6, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 1:28 pm and 1:38 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 677-011 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon held a brief, ten-minute meeting in the Oval Office with an unidentified male visitor. Due to the lack of an available transcript or audio clarity, the specific subject matter and any resulting policy decisions remain undocumented. Consequently, no substantive developments or action items can be verified from this encounter.
On March 6, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 1:28 pm and 1:38 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 677-018 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon dictated a memorandum to the Secretary of State and other officials regarding the management of public messaging following his recent trip to the People’s Republic of China. He instructed that all official comments regarding the trip must be confined strictly to the framework established in his arrival remarks at Andrews Air Force Base on February 28, 1972. This directive served to ensure administrative consistency and control the narrative surrounding the diplomatic breakthrough.
On March 6, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 1:28 pm and 1:38 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 677-016 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon dictated a memorandum to the Secretary of State and other key agencies to establish strict guidelines regarding the recent summit with the People's Republic of China. He emphasized the need for a disciplined, restrained public messaging strategy across the bureaucracy to protect the delicate nature of the new bilateral relationship. Consequently, he ordered an immediate halt to any further commentary or elaboration on the substance of the talks or the official communiqué.
On March 6, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 1:28 pm and 1:38 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 677-015 of the White House Tapes.
President Richard Nixon met with an unidentified individual in the Oval Office to discuss aspects of his executive schedule. The brief ten-minute engagement focused on the management and coordination of presidential appointments and commitments. No specific policy actions or formal decisions are documented in the available records for this interaction.
On March 6, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Henry A. Kissinger met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 1:28 pm and 1:38 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 677-013 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Henry Kissinger met to coordinate administrative logistics and manage public relations regarding upcoming cabinet appearances and press engagements. The discussion centered on controlling the optics surrounding diplomatic interactions, specifically emphasizing that ambassadors should not be granted high-profile access to the White House. Nixon directed Kissinger to finalize specific memorandums and manage expectations for upcoming meetings with foreign representatives and administration officials.
On March 6, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 1:28 pm and 1:38 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 677-012 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman met to coordinate the logistics and strategic approach for an upcoming meeting with Taiwanese Ambassador James C.H. Shen. The discussion focused on the urgency of the Ambassador's concerns regarding the Republic of China and the President's desire to gain a nuanced assessment of the diplomat's temperament. They also reviewed Henry Kissinger's role in the broader context of these diplomatic engagements.
On March 6, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Rose Mary Woods met in the Oval Office of the White House from 1:38 pm to 1:40 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 677-019 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with his personal secretary, Rose Mary Woods, to discuss administrative directives and his recent travel to Florida. The conversation touched upon the logistics of the trip, including weather conditions and the involvement of Julie Nixon Eisenhower. Additionally, the pair addressed the handling and placement of specific gifts and personal items within the office.
On March 6, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon, H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman, and Rose Mary Woods met in the Oval Office of the White House from 1:40 pm to 2:13 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 677-020 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman met to review recent polling data assessing the public impact of the President’s historic trip to China. They analyzed approval ratings compared to Gallup and Harris polls, noting a solid, consistent level of support and a decline in disapproval. The discussion also covered voter sentiment on foreign policy issues and the perceived political efficacy of the summit, with the participants concluding that the trip provided a favorable benchmark despite some lingering skepticism regarding secret agreements.
On March 6, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon, George W. Romney, and Manolo Sanchez met in the Oval Office of the White House from 3:00 pm to 3:58 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 678-001 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and HUD Secretary George Romney met to discuss the administration's urban policies and the potential for a non-partisan "Citizens for America" movement to address fundamental national issues. Romney, drawing on his experiences in Michigan, proposed a structure for building public consensus on housing, racial equity, and the "real city" concept, while acknowledging the political challenges of dealing with controversial topics in an election year. Nixon expressed support for Romney’s vision and the necessity of such advocacy, though both men agreed that any such initiative would need to remain independent of the upcoming presidential campaign.
On March 6, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Alexander P. Butterfield met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 3:58 pm and 4:00 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 678-002 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with Alexander P. Butterfield to coordinate administrative tasks and manage the President's schedule. The discussion centered on the handling of specific correspondence, with the President instructing Butterfield to prioritize a formal letter over other pending paperwork. This interaction served to streamline workflow efficiency regarding office documentation and outgoing communication.
On March 6, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator met in the Oval Office of the White House at 4:00 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 678-003 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon consulted with the White House operator to facilitate an outgoing call. This routine interaction served to connect the President with an external party via the White House switchboard. No further substantive policy matters or administrative decisions were captured during this brief exchange.
On March 6, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon, H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman, unknown person(s), Rose Mary Woods, Jayne Brumley, Stephen B. Bull, Ronald L. Ziegler, Henry A. Kissinger, and James C. H. Shen met in the Oval Office of the White House from 4:00 pm to 5:04 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 678-004 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with his staff to manage the growing political fallout from the ITT antitrust case, specifically focusing on coordinating a formal statement for John N. Mitchell and managing the public narrative surrounding Dita Beard. Following these internal deliberations, the President met with James C. H. Shen, the Republic of China's ambassador, to address concerns regarding the administration's recent diplomatic outreach to the People's Republic of China. Nixon sought to reassure the Taiwanese government of the U.S. commitment to their security while emphasizing the need for patience and peaceful resolution in the region.
On March 6, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 4:00 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 021-001 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon instructed the White House operator to place an outgoing call to Jayne Brumley. The exchange served strictly as a logistical request to connect the President with this specific individual. No further policy or administrative matters were discussed during this brief communication.
On March 6, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Jayne Brumley talked on the telephone from 4:12 pm to 4:13 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 021-002 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon called Jayne Brumley to offer his condolences following the death of her husband, Calvin E. Brumley. During the brief exchange, Nixon praised Calvin's work and noted that he had recently discussed the deceased's professional contributions with John B. Connally. The President also spoke briefly with the couple's son, Brian, and encouraged the family to remain resilient during their time of grief.
On March 6, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 4:13 pm and 7:14 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 021-003 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to facilitate a telephone connection with National Security Advisor Henry A. Kissinger. This brief administrative exchange served as the precursor to a substantive policy or diplomatic discussion between the two men. No other topics were addressed during this short call.
On March 6, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Alexander P. Butterfield met in the Oval Office of the White House from 5:05 pm to 5:10 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 678-005 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Alexander P. Butterfield met to coordinate the scheduling and logistics of upcoming personal reunions. The conversation focused on organizing gatherings for the President's World War II service associates and his Duke Law School classmates. Nixon decided to prioritize the law school class reunion for June at the request of an associate, effectively pushing back other planned events.
On March 6, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and John D. Ehrlichman met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 5:10 pm and 5:15 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 678-006 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon summoned John D. Ehrlichman to the Oval Office for a brief, five-minute meeting. While no transcript or detailed record of the dialogue exists, the encounter served as a direct consultation between the President and his chief domestic policy advisor. The meeting highlights the frequent, informal nature of communication between the two men during this period of the Nixon administration.
On March 6, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon, H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman, John D. Ehrlichman, Stephen B. Bull, and Henry A. Kissinger met in the Oval Office of the White House from 5:15 pm to 6:59 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 678-007 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with his senior advisors and Henry Kissinger to navigate several political and diplomatic challenges, including the ongoing ITT controversy, the management of the 1972 presidential campaign, and the implications of his recent trip to the People's Republic of China. The group discussed strategies to handle public and congressional inquiries regarding potential conflicts of interest, with Nixon emphasizing a policy of non-comment on political issues. Additionally, Kissinger briefed the President on North Vietnamese stalling tactics in peace negotiations, which were potentially influenced by Chinese pressure, and reviewed the administration's delicate balancing act regarding Taiwan and Vietnam in foreign policy communications.
United States Secret Service agents met in the Oval Office of the White House on an unknown date, sometime between 6:59 pm on March 6, 1972 and 7:54 am on March 7, 1972. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 678-008 of the White House Tapes.
Secret Service agents gathered in the Oval Office to discuss sensitive diplomatic maneuvers regarding Cambodia and internal administration strategies. The participants deliberated on blocking State Department officials like Sullivan from pushing Cambodians toward a separate deal, proposing instead a directive to warn them against such negotiations. The discussion included plans to edit official dispatches and generate a memorandum to formalize these instructions while navigating broader foreign policy concerns.