36 conversations found
On March 7, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman talked on the telephone from 10:08 pm to 10:14 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 021-018 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and H.R. Haldeman engaged in a brief telephone conversation regarding personal matters. The majority of the interaction, lasting nearly six minutes, was subsequently withdrawn from the public record. Consequently, no substantive policy decisions or administrative actions are reflected in the available documentation for this exchange.
On March 7, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman talked on the telephone from 10:21 pm to 10:29 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 021-019 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman engaged in a brief telephone conversation regarding administrative or political matters. Given the extensive withdrawal of the conversation's content, the specific substance remains classified and unavailable for analysis. Consequently, no definitive policy decisions or developments can be attributed to this exchange.
On March 8, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 9:00 am and 9:59 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 021-026 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon instructed the White House operator to place a telephone call to entertainer Red Skelton. Because Skelton had recently been in Washington, D.C. and was traveling to Florida, the President requested that the operator attempt to locate him at either destination. The conversation served as a brief administrative request to facilitate this specific outreach.
On March 8, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 9:00 am and 9:59 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 021-025 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to facilitate a telephone connection with Stephen B. Bull. The brief communication served exclusively as an administrative request to reach the President's personal aide. No further policy or strategic matters were discussed during this interaction.
On March 8, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Richard ("Red") Skelton talked on the telephone from 9:59 am to 10:00 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 021-027 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon calls comedian Red Skelton to express appreciation for his upcoming performance in Florida and to reinforce their political rapport. During the brief exchange, Nixon explicitly requests that Skelton conclude his act by reciting his well-known monologue, 'The Pledge of Allegiance' (referred to as 'The Flag'), as a personal tribute. Skelton affirms his total support for the President and agrees to incorporate the requested performance into his show.
On March 8, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 10:00 am and 12:31 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 021-028 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to facilitate a personal telephone call to his daughter, Tricia Nixon Cox. The brief exchange served as a logistical request for the operator to place the connection. No substantive policy or political discussions took place during this communication.
On March 8, 1972, H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman, White House operator, Henry A. Kissinger, and President Richard M. Nixon talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 10:25 am and 11:49 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 021-020 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman, with Henry Kissinger present, coordinate a return call from John N. Mitchell. The primary purpose of the brief exchange is to facilitate communication with the former Attorney General. The participants prioritize establishing contact with Mitchell to address ongoing political or administrative business.
On March 8, 1972, the White House operator and H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 10:25 am and 11:49 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 021-021 of the White House Tapes.
H. R. Haldeman and John Mitchell consulted on administrative and political matters, specifically advising President Nixon to decline an invitation to a Congressional dinner to maintain his nonpolitical posture. They agreed the President should send a note to Lane Dwinell rather than calling him, and briefly touched upon Mitchell’s upcoming testimony and the labor-related outreach to George Meany. Additionally, they discussed John Connally’s concerns regarding Secretary of State William P. Rogers, with both men agreeing that replacing Rogers with Henry Kissinger was not a viable solution.
On March 8, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 11:50 am and 4:40 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 021-022 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to facilitate a telephone connection with Press Secretary Ronald L. Ziegler. The brief interaction served as a logistical bridge to initiate a direct conversation between the President and his primary spokesperson. No further substantive policy matters were discussed during this brief request for administrative assistance.
On March 8, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building from 12:29 pm to 12:45 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 321-018 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman met to evaluate the public relations performance of Henry Kissinger and Secretary of State William Rogers following the President's recent trip to the People’s Republic of China. The discussion focused on the tension between the two men, specifically regarding Kissinger's media management, his perceived influence, and concerns about Rogers' lack of alignment with administration messaging. Nixon expressed apprehension regarding the public perception of Kissinger's power and instructed Haldeman to monitor potential bureaucratic friction within the State Department.
On March 8, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Tricia Nixon Cox talked on the telephone from 12:31 pm to 12:34 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 021-029 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and his daughter, Tricia Nixon Cox, discuss recent media coverage of a presidential portrait and Tricia's proposal to exhibit cloisonné vases acquired during the recent trip to China. They express satisfaction that the portrait received positive attention on the news programs while avoiding political controversy. The President enthusiastically endorses Tricia's plan to loan the vases to a museum in Cambridge, Massachusetts, viewing the gesture as a subtle and effective public diplomacy effort.
On March 8, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 12:34 pm and 12:56 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 021-030 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to place a personal call to his daughter, Tricia Nixon Cox. The interaction served solely as a request for the operator to connect the President to his daughter. No political or administrative business was conducted during this brief exchange.
On March 8, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Manolo Sanchez met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 12:45 pm and 2:15 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 321-019 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with his personal valet, Manolo Sanchez, in the Old Executive Office Building. The brief discussion centered on the President's upcoming daily schedule and logistical arrangements. No major policy decisions were reached during this administrative exchange.
On March 8, 1972, 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 12:45 pm and 2:15 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 321-020 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with an unidentified individual in the Old Executive Office Building to review the President's personal schedule. The discussion was limited in scope, as the recording does not contain substantive policy deliberations or clear documentation of major decisions. The session concluded when the participant departed the office shortly after 2:15 pm.
On March 8, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Tricia Nixon Cox talked on the telephone from 12:56 pm to 12:57 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 021-031 of the White House Tapes.
President Richard Nixon spoke briefly with his daughter, Tricia Nixon Cox, during a short telephone call. The conversation consisted of personal remarks and lasted approximately one minute. No substantive policy matters or administrative decisions were addressed during this exchange.
On March 8, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Tricia Nixon Cox talked on the telephone from 12:58 pm to 12:59 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 021-032 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and his daughter, Tricia Nixon Cox, held a brief, informal telephone conversation. The majority of the recorded interaction consisted of a personal segment that was subsequently withdrawn from public release. No substantive policy discussions or administrative decisions were documented during this exchange.
On March 8, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 12:59 pm and 1:48 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 021-033 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to facilitate a personal telephone call to his daughter, Tricia Nixon Cox. This brief communication served solely as an administrative request to connect the President with a family member. No further policy or official business was conducted during this exchange.
On March 8, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Tricia Nixon Cox talked on the telephone from 1:48 pm to 1:51 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 021-034 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon held a brief, informal telephone conversation with his daughter, Tricia Nixon Cox. As the content of the discussion was designated as a personal returnable item, no substantive policy matters or official developments were recorded. The exchange serves primarily as a record of familial communication between the President and his daughter.
On March 8, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 1:51 pm and 1:57 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 021-035 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to facilitate a telephone connection with Press Secretary Ronald Ziegler. This brief administrative exchange served solely to initiate official communication with a key staff member. No further substantive policy matters were discussed during this request.
On March 8, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Ronald L. Ziegler talked on the telephone from 1:57 pm to 1:58 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 021-036 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Press Secretary Ronald Ziegler coordinated a meeting at the Executive Office Building to discuss strategy ahead of an upcoming press briefing. Nixon specifically sought to outline his position on the contentious issue of busing before the following Tuesday. They agreed to confer shortly to ensure Ziegler was prepared to handle potential media inquiries on the subject.
On March 8, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 1:58 pm and 2:39 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 021-037 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon instructed the White House operator to place an outgoing call to Under Secretary of State John N. Irwin II. The primary purpose of this brief administrative exchange was to facilitate communication between the President and the State Department official. No further policy discussions or substantive developments occurred during this brief interaction.
On March 8, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon, Ronald L. Ziegler, and unknown person(s) met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building from 2:15 pm to 2:45 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 321-021 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with Ronald Ziegler to coordinate the public messaging for his upcoming decision on busing, specifically aiming to avoid any perception of being influenced by the Florida primary. They discussed the timing of the announcement and the importance of presenting the policy as a national issue rather than a regional one. The conversation also touched on the ongoing Attorney General confirmation hearings for Richard Kleindienst and strategies for utilizing Henry Kissinger in television interviews to emphasize the President's personal role and achievements during the recent trip to China.
On March 8, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and John N. Irwin, II talked on the telephone from 2:39 pm to 2:40 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 021-038 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon called Deputy Secretary of State John N. Irwin, II to commend his skillful handling of a critical Washington Star article by George Sherman. Nixon characterized the journalist's report as a deliberate attempt to create discord between the White House and the State Department, a tactic he compared to past efforts against John Foster Dulles. The President praised Irwin's affirmative response to the press, reinforcing their unified stance against media efforts to stir internal departmental conflict.
On March 8, 1972, 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 2:45 pm and 3:55 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 321-022 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon held a meeting with an unidentified individual in the Old Executive Office Building to address a request previously submitted to the administration. During the discussion, the President formally moved for the cancellation of this pending request. No further details regarding the nature of the request or the identity of the interlocutor are discernable from the available record.
On March 8, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Manolo Sanchez met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 2:45 pm and 3:55 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 321-023 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with his personal valet, Manolo Sanchez, to coordinate the day's administrative arrangements. Stephen B. Bull joined the discussion to confirm the President's upcoming schedule, specifically finalizing the timing for a barber appointment. The conversation served as a routine logistical check to manage the President's personal commitments.
On March 8, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon, Henry A. Kissinger, unknown person(s), and Manolo Sanchez met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building from 3:55 pm to 4:35 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 321-024 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Henry Kissinger met to coordinate strategy for upcoming foreign policy challenges and domestic political management. They discussed potential questions from White House staffer Pat Buchanan regarding the recent trip to the People's Republic of China, specifically focusing on the Taiwan communiqué and its domestic impact. The pair also reviewed the President's upcoming schedule, including a potential Moscow trip announcement and the logistics of Kissinger’s future travel to Japan, Korea, and Paris.
On March 8, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Julie Nixon Eisenhower talked on the telephone at 4:03 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 021-039 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and his daughter, Julie Nixon Eisenhower, engaged in a brief personal telephone conversation. Due to the withdrawal of the substantive portion of the audio for personal privacy reasons, the specific details and topics discussed remain unavailable for public record. Consequently, no policy decisions or official actions were recorded for this exchange.
On March 8, 1972, 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 4:35 pm and 4:40 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 321-026 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon communicated briefly with the White House operator to manage telephone connectivity. The interaction served as a functional exchange to facilitate an outgoing call. No substantive policy discussions or significant political developments occurred during this short administrative contact.
On March 8, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Manolo Sanchez met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 4:35 pm and 4:40 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 321-025 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with his personal valet, Manolo Sanchez, in the Old Executive Office Building. The brief interaction focused on the President requesting a beverage. No policy matters or significant administrative decisions were recorded during this exchange.
On March 8, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Ronald L. Ziegler talked on the telephone from 4:40 pm to 4:43 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 021-023 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon consulted Press Secretary Ronald Ziegler regarding media inquiries addressed during the daily briefing to prepare for his upcoming press conference. Ziegler reported that he successfully navigated questions concerning controversial busing policies, the Florida primary, and potential rumors surrounding the China trip, including the ITT and Lockheed aircraft deals. The President approved of Ziegler’s strategy to delay the busing decision until after the Florida referendum and to maintain a low-key response to primary election results.
On March 8, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Ronald L. Ziegler met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building from 4:40 pm to 4:43 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 321-027 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon consults Press Secretary Ronald Ziegler regarding whether an upcoming press briefing will impact his own scheduled preparations for the following day. The brief exchange focuses on ongoing media scrutiny surrounding the ITT Corporation and the potential necessity for the administration to manage the narrative effectively. Nixon prompts Ziegler to confirm the public status of the ITT inquiry to better inform his own strategy.
On March 8, 1972, 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 4:43 pm and 4:56 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 321-028 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon held a brief, unscheduled meeting with an unidentified individual in his Old Executive Office Building suite. The interaction appears to have been an immediate response to an urgent or startling development, indicated by an audible expression of distress. No formal policy agenda or legislative action was finalized during this fleeting encounter.
On March 8, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Henry A. Kissinger met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building from 4:56 pm to 5:01 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 321-029 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Henry Kissinger coordinate their strategy for addressing potential media or diplomatic inquiries regarding the "renunciation of force" concerning Taiwan. They decide to deflect specific questions by framing their stance within the context of a peaceful settlement, intentionally avoiding a definitive commitment. Nixon affirms his full confidence in Kissinger's handling of the negotiations as they prepare for upcoming high-stakes discussions.
On March 8, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Henry A. Kissinger talked on the telephone from 4:56 pm to 5:01 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 021-024 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Henry Kissinger coordinate strategy for an upcoming press conference, focusing specifically on how to address potential questions regarding the Shanghai Communiqué and Taiwan. They agree to emphasize that the phrase regarding the 'prospect of a peaceful settlement' was carefully chosen, while dismissing concerns raised by Pat Buchanan about force withdrawals and their implications for Indochina and POW policies. Additionally, Nixon approves Kissinger’s plan to propose General Alexander Haig for the position of Vice Chief of Staff of the Army during an upcoming meeting with Secretary of Defense Melvin Laird.
On March 8, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 5:01 pm and 5:03 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 321-030 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman met briefly to coordinate the President's upcoming schedule. The primary focus of the discussion was arranging a meeting to take place immediately prior to a scheduled haircut. No other substantive policy or political developments were recorded during this brief encounter.
On March 8, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon, H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman, and Stephen B. Bull met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building from 5:03 pm to 5:50 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 321-031 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with H.R. Haldeman and Stephen Bull to discuss the timing of an upcoming press conference in light of damaging media scrutiny surrounding the ITT controversy and the ongoing scandal involving corporate contributions to the San Diego convention. His advisors urged him to postpone the conference to avoid being cornered by reporters on sensitive issues, particularly regarding his personal knowledge of the ITT situation. The group also analyzed the political impact of recent public opinion polls following Nixon's China trip and assessed the effectiveness of Henry Kissinger's media appearances in promoting the administration's agenda.