28 conversations found
On March 9, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Alexander P. Butterfield met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 9:00 am and 9:28 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 681-001 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Alexander P. Butterfield met briefly to discuss the scheduling of Henry Kissinger. The conversation focused on managing Kissinger’s availability and ensuring he could be reached or intercepted upon his return. Nixon emphasized the urgency of the matter, leading to a plan for coordinating Kissinger's immediate engagement once he became free.
On March 9, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon, H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman, White House operator, Richard ("Red") Skelton, unknown person(s), Henry A. Kissinger, Rose Mary Woods, Tricia Nixon Cox, and Manolo Sanchez met in the Oval Office of the White House from 9:28 am to 12:50 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 681-002 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman met to discuss various political and administrative issues, focusing on the ITT investigation, the status of the 1972 campaign, and news media coverage. They explored strategies to manage the ITT controversy, including the potential to quiet hearings, and analyzed the President's standing following the New Hampshire primary. Later, Henry Kissinger joined the meeting to address the upcoming Moscow summit, foreign policy objectives, and the importance of maintaining White House control over foreign policy communications and negotiations.
On March 9, 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 12:50 pm and 12:56 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 322-029 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met briefly with his personal valet, Manolo Sanchez, in the Old Executive Office Building. The exchange appears to be a casual check-in regarding Sanchez’s well-being or current status. No substantive policy matters or administrative decisions were addressed during this short interaction.
On March 9, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Tricia Nixon Cox met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 12:56 pm and 12:57 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 322-030 of the White House Tapes.
President Richard Nixon met with his daughter, Tricia Nixon Cox, for a brief personal conversation. The discussion appears informal and lacks a clear policy objective, focusing on miscellaneous personal matters and scheduling constraints. No significant political decisions or administrative actions resulted from this short exchange.
On March 9, 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 12:58 pm and 12:59 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 322-031 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon held a brief, twelve-second meeting with an unidentified individual in his Old Executive Office Building office. The recording contains no discernible dialogue or substantive discussion, rendering the specific purpose or outcome of the interaction impossible to determine from the available audio. Consequently, no policy decisions or action items were established during this exchange.
On March 9, 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 12:59 pm and 1:48 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 322-032 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon held a brief, informal interaction with a White House operator in his Old Executive Office Building workspace. The dialogue consisted of a singular, non-substantive exclamation rather than a discussion of policy or administration business. No decisions or developments resulted from this brief exchange.
On March 9, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Tricia Nixon Cox met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building from 1:48 pm to 1:51 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 322-033 of the White House Tapes.
President Richard Nixon and his daughter, Tricia Nixon Cox, discuss logistical arrangements regarding the use of a room, specifically weighing the merits of placing someone on the third floor. The conversation focuses on balancing practical space management with the personal preferences and potential movements of an unnamed individual. Ultimately, the President defers to Tricia's judgment on the matter, while briefly touching upon scheduling timelines for a future event.
On March 9, 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 1:51 pm and 1:57 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 322-034 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon utilized the White House operator to facilitate a telephonic connection to his Press Secretary, Ronald L. Ziegler. The interaction served as a logistical bridge to initiate further communication with his staff. No substantive policy matters were discussed during this brief administrative exchange.
On March 9, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Ronald L. Ziegler met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building from 1:57 pm to 1:58 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 322-035 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon coordinated with Press Secretary Ronald Ziegler regarding a logistical transition between the White House and the Old Executive Office Building. Nixon invited Ziegler to meet at his office to address pending questions and manage the schedule of staff members. The brief exchange served to facilitate immediate communication and address administrative movements ahead of the upcoming week.
On March 9, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Ronald L. Ziegler met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building from 2:10 pm to 2:30 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 322-036 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Press Secretary Ronald Ziegler met to coordinate public messaging and press briefing strategy regarding several ongoing controversies. They discussed drafting a formal statement on the President’s China trade policy, managing public response to the ITT investigation, and framing the President's approach to school busing legislation. Additionally, the two reviewed the internal dynamics of the Democratic primary elections, focusing on the political vulnerabilities of Edmund Muskie and other candidates.
On March 9, 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 2:30 pm and 2:39 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 322-037 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon initiates a brief request for the White House operator to connect him with Under Secretary of State John N. Irwin. This interaction reflects the President's reliance on the switchboard to facilitate official communications with high-level State Department personnel. No substantive policy discussions occur, as the exchange is strictly procedural to establish the phone connection.
On March 9, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and John N. Irwin, II met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building from 2:39 pm to 2:40 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 322-038 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon held a brief meeting with Deputy Secretary of State John N. Irwin, II to commend his handling of a recent public statement. Nixon praised Irwin’s professional conduct and ability to manage departmental criticism and internal gossip. The conversation served primarily as a brief expression of presidential support for Irwin's performance regarding sensitive State Department communications.
On March 9, 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 2:40 pm and 4:30 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 322-041 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with his personal valet, Manolo Sanchez, to facilitate the delivery of materials to his longtime secretary, Rose Mary Woods. The brief exchange focused on the physical transfer of dictation or documents to Woods. No broader policy or political matters were discussed during this interaction.
On March 9, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 2:40 pm and 4:30 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 322-047 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon dictated a memorandum for his personal files while interacting with his valet, Manolo Sanchez. The discourse reflects on personal family matters, including recent interactions with his daughter Julie and son-in-law David Eisenhower, alongside introspective musings on the nature of political power and leadership. Nixon touches upon the requirements for effective political operators and briefly mentions Nelson Rockefeller in the context of his political assessments.
On March 9, 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 2:40 pm and 4:30 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 322-045 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman met to discuss the management of public relations following the President's historic trip to China, emphasizing the need to sustain domestic interest in the visit. Nixon directed Haldeman to oversee the public display of gifts and artifacts from the trip, including the placement of pandas at the National Zoo and the exhibition of souvenirs by his daughters. Additionally, they reviewed scheduling adjustments for upcoming presidential travel to Florida and California to accommodate family commitments and ensure the continued political momentum of the China initiative.
On March 9, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon, Henry A. Kissinger, and H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 2:40 pm and 4:30 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 322-040 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon dictates a memorandum to Henry Kissinger and H. R. Haldeman regarding media strategy and communication management. The discussion focuses on refining the public perception of the U.S. position toward the People's Republic of China, particularly concerning the recently released communiqué. Nixon also draws historical parallels to his 1959 trip to the USSR, reflecting on the effectiveness of radio and television addresses in shaping public opinion to inform his current diplomatic communications.
On March 9, 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 2:40 pm and 4:30 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 322-046 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon initiated a brief communication with the White House operator to place a personal call to his longtime valet, Manolo Sanchez. The interaction served solely as a logistical request to facilitate this specific connection. No other policy matters or administrative business were conducted during this exchange.
On March 9, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Rosemary Manarin met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 2:40 pm and 4:30 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 322-042 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with his personal secretary, Rose Mary Woods, to dictate a memorandum intended for National Security Advisor Henry Kissinger. The primary purpose of the recording was to establish directives regarding the distribution of sensitive materials, including instructions to provide a blind copy to Chief of Staff H.R. Haldeman. This exchange served as a procedural step in managing the circulation of classified correspondence within the inner circle of the administration.
On March 9, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Julie Nixon Eisenhower met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 2:40 pm and 4:30 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 322-043 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon coordinates weekend logistics at Camp David with his daughter, Julie Nixon Eisenhower. The discussion focuses on travel arrangements, specifically confirming helicopter transportation for Julie and her husband, David Eisenhower, to ensure their arrival by evening. Additionally, the two briefly touch upon current political polling and the upcoming weekend itinerary.
On March 9, 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 2:40 pm and 4:30 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 322-039 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with his valet, Manolo Sanchez, to coordinate logistics for the remainder of the workday. The primary focus of the brief interaction was the arrangement of a coffee service and the scheduling of a barber appointment. This exchange serves as a routine administrative communication regarding the President's personal schedule.
On March 9, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 2:40 pm and 4:30 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 322-044 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon dictated a memorandum for the file regarding various administrative and political matters involving his senior staff. The discussion touched upon the upcoming press conference, strategies for managing staff members like H.R. Haldeman and John Ehrlichman, and political concerns including the 1972 election cycle. Nixon also addressed potential public relations issues and internal coordination regarding cabinet members and political rivals.
On March 9, 1972, unknown person(s) talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 4:03 pm and 7:10 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 021-040 of the White House Tapes.
This recording captures a brief, administrative exchange between an unidentified man and woman regarding the supply room. Due to the lack of substantive dialogue and the unintelligible nature of the audio, the conversation holds no historical value regarding White House policy or political decision-making. No meaningful actions or developments were documented during the interaction.
On March 9, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Alexander P. Butterfield met in the Oval Office of the White House from 4:31 pm to 4:33 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 681-003 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with Alexander P. Butterfield in the Oval Office to review the President's daily agenda. The brief session focused on administrative tasks, specifically the review and signing of pending official documents. No other substantive policy matters were recorded during this meeting.
On March 9, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Alexander P. Butterfield met in the Oval Office of the White House from 4:36 pm to 4:41 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 681-004 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with his Deputy Assistant Alexander P. Butterfield to briefly coordinate administrative matters and manage the President’s daily schedule. The discussion focused on finalizing the logistics for upcoming staff meetings and the formal execution of presidential documents. The meeting concluded with the pair organizing their immediate workflow before Butterfield departed the Oval Office.
On March 9, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon, H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman, Stephen B. Bull, and Henry A. Kissinger met in the Oval Office of the White House from 4:41 pm to 5:35 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 681-005 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with H. R. Haldeman and Henry Kissinger to discuss the administration's 1972 re-election strategy, focusing on public approval polling data, media outreach, and scheduling decisions regarding busing and social security. Kissinger provided an update on impending agreements with the Soviet Union, including trade and arms limitations, while advising the President on managing the public relations aspect of his upcoming Moscow trip. The participants also reviewed intelligence regarding Soviet and Chinese geopolitical tensions and addressed ongoing concerns related to the ITT anti-trust case.
On March 9, 1972, United States Secret Service agents met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 5:35 pm and 6:07 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 681-008 of the White House Tapes.
United States Secret Service agents met with President Nixon in the Oval Office to coordinate security logistics. The discussion focused primarily on the President’s scheduled visit to a barbershop. Following the briefing, the agents departed to finalize the necessary security arrangements for his movement.
On March 9, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon, Mark Andrews, Ronald L. Ziegler, and Henry A. Kissinger met in the Oval Office of the White House from 6:07 pm to 6:20 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 681-007 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with Mark Andrews, Ronald Ziegler, and Henry Kissinger to coordinate the administration's public relations strategy regarding his upcoming trip to the Soviet Union and to manage political fallout from the ITT scandal. The participants discussed ensuring that details of potential bilateral agreements with the Soviets remain confidential to avoid premature disclosure or diplomatic friction involving Secretary of State William P. Rogers. Furthermore, they addressed the need for a unified response to media inquiries, specifically regarding allegations involving John N. Mitchell and the ITT case, emphasizing the importance of maintaining strict control over information leaked to the press.
On March 9, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House at 6:07 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 681-006 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met briefly with an unidentified individual in the Oval Office immediately following a scheduled appointment with Press Secretary Ronald L. Ziegler. Due to the lack of a transcript and the meeting's extremely short duration, the specific agenda remains undocumented. This encounter reflects the rapid turnover typical of the President’s evening scheduling during this period.