17 conversations found
On March 10, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 8:21 am and 1:00 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 021-041 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon instructed the White House operator to place an outgoing call to Senator J. William Fulbright. This brief exchange served as a logistical request to facilitate direct communication between the President and the Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. The conversation concluded once the operator initiated the connection process.
On March 10, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon, John B. Connally, Stephen B. Bull, and John D. Ehrlichman met in the Oval Office of the White House from 10:06 am to 10:36 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 682-002 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with John Connally and John Ehrlichman to discuss high-level domestic and international economic policy, as well as political strategy regarding the ITT antitrust case and upcoming social policy decisions. Connally proposed radical ideas to address international monetary instability and domestic crime, including the possibility of a total currency exchange to catch tax evaders and criminals, and the implementation of strict controls on capital outflows. The participants also coordinated a messaging strategy for the ITT controversy, advocating for a more aggressive public posture, and reviewed pending decisions on Social Security and Medicare to balance budgetary concerns against political implications.
On March 10, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon, John B. Connally, Elliot L. Richardson, Arthur S. Flemming, George P. Shultz, and John D. Ehrlichman met in the Cabinet Room of the White House from 10:40 am to 11:13 am. The Cabinet Room taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 094-002 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with John B. Connally, Elliot L. Richardson, Arthur S. Flemming, George P. Shultz, and John D. Ehrlichman to strategize on the administration's position regarding pending Social Security and Medicare legislation, specifically House Resolution 1 (HR 1). The group evaluated various fiscal alternatives to manage benefit increases and wage base adjustments without exacerbating inflation or creating an adverse impact on the 1973 federal budget. The discussion centered on balancing the political necessity of supporting the elderly with the economic imperative of maintaining fiscal responsibility, with participants weighing the potential for a presidential veto against the possibility of working with congressional leaders like Wilbur Mills to moderate the bill's provisions.
On March 10, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Ronald L. Ziegler met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 11:13 am and 11:17 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 682-003 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Press Secretary Ronald Ziegler met to coordinate logistics for upcoming White House photography sessions and the handling of official press statements. They specifically discussed the framing of a meeting regarding school busing to avoid potential political fallout involving legal counsel. The conversation concluded with Nixon deciding to exclude Ziegler from certain photographic opportunities to maintain appropriate appearances.
On March 10, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at 11:17 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 682-010 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with his aide, Stephen B. Bull, to conduct administrative preparations for an upcoming meeting with John B. Connally. The discussion centered on logistics and coordination related to this high-level engagement. The brief interaction concluded immediately upon the pair's departure from the Oval Office.
On March 10, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon, the Cabinet Committee on Education, and private attorneys, including John B. Connally, Richard G. Kleindeinst, Elliot L. Richardson, Wilmot R. Hastings, George P. Shultz, Paul H. O'Neill, Kenneth W. Dam, Edward L. Morgan, James Clawson, Leonard Garment, Clark MacGregor, Raymond K. Price, Jr., Richard K. Cook, Hammond Chaffetz, Fred Bartlit, William Jentes, Robert H. Bork, Charles A. Wright, and Daniel McAuliffe, and the White House photographer, met in the Cabinet Room of the White House from 11:17 am to 12:33 pm. The Cabinet Room taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 094-003 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with his Cabinet Committee on Education and a group of prominent private attorneys to develop a legislative and constitutional strategy for addressing federal court-ordered school busing. The participants debated the merits of proposing a temporary moratorium on new busing orders while Congress pursued longer-term, systemic solutions focused on improving educational quality. The meeting resulted in a consensus to refine these legislative proposals and maintain strict confidentiality regarding the involvement of the private counsel to protect the administration's political and legal standing.
On March 10, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 12:33 pm and 12:38 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 682-004 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met to coordinate logistics for a signing ceremony involving a Presidential Proclamation and Senate Joint Resolution 189. The discussion focused on preparations for hosting three wives of prisoners of war and the distribution of gift pens. The primary action item involved finalizing the arrangements to ensure the ceremonial presentation for the guests, including Senator William E. Brock, III, proceeded as planned.
On March 10, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon, Stephen B. Bull, William Brock, Carol Hanson, Evelyn Grubb, Janice Ray, Olive Hunt, Gen. Brent G. Scowcroft, Frank A. Sievers, Roger E. Shields, John E. Nidecker, and White House photographer met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 12:38 pm and 12:45 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 682-005 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with Senator William Brock and a group of visitors, including relatives of prisoners of war, for a ceremonial photograph and gift presentation session. The primary purpose of the gathering was the formal signing of a proclamation and Senate Joint Resolution 189 regarding American POWs. During the session, the President emphasized his administration’s commitment to securing the return of all captives and acknowledged the courage of the families involved.
On March 10, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 12:40 pm and 12:45 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 682-007 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with Stephen B. Bull to coordinate a signing ceremony scheduled for the Cabinet Room. They reviewed the logistical details concerning the presentation of three specific bills to a limited group of congressional representatives, including George D. Aiken, Wright Patman, and William B. Widnall. The discussion focused on finalizing the list of attendees and ensuring the administrative requirements for the event were met.
On March 10, 1972, United States Secret Service agents and unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 12:40 pm and 12:45 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 682-011 of the White House Tapes.
United States Secret Service agents met with unidentified individuals in the Oval Office to coordinate security logistics. Due to the lack of available audio or transcript documentation, the specific substance of their exchange remains unintelligible. The brief meeting concluded with the agents departing the premises shortly before 12:45 pm.
On March 10, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 12:40 pm and 12:45 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 682-006 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon held a brief, five-minute meeting in the Oval Office with an unidentified individual. The entirety of the recorded segment contains only personal or returnable content that has been withdrawn from public access. Consequently, no substantive policy discussions or administrative actions were captured or remain available for historical review.
On March 10, 1972, during the signing of contributions to International American Development Bank [S. 748], Asian Development Bank [S. 749], and International Development Association [S. 2010], President Richard M. Nixon, George D. Aiken, Wright Patman, William B. Widnall, William P. Rogers, John B. Connally, Henry A. Kissinger, Alexander M. Haig, Jr., Peter M. Flanigan, Galo Plaza, Carlos Sanz de Santamaria, Ortiz Mena, Henry J. Costanzo, Artemis Weatherby, Robert S. McNamara, J. Burke Knapp, John M. Hennessy, James E. Smith, Robert D. Hormats, John E. Nidecker, and the White House photographer met in the Cabinet Room of the White House from 12:45 pm to 12:50 pm. The Cabinet Room taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 094-004 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon hosted a signing ceremony in the Cabinet Room with key congressional leaders, administration officials, and representatives from international financial institutions to formalize contributions to the Inter-American Development Bank, the Asian Development Bank, and the International Development Association. The brief gathering served as an official expression of gratitude to the legislative and international participants involved in securing these development funds. The session concluded shortly after the signing, affirming the administration’s commitment to multilateral economic assistance.
On March 10, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon, Henry A. Kissinger, White House photographer, Dianne C. Matthews, United States Secret Service agents, Stephen B. Bull, Arthur K. Watson, White House operator, and J. William Fulbright met in the Oval Office of the White House from 12:50 pm to 1:10 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 682-008 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Henry Kissinger discuss the management of sensitive diplomatic backchannels, specifically regarding the People's Republic of China and upcoming U.S.-Soviet summit negotiations. Nixon expresses deep frustration with State Department leaks and bureaucratic resistance, reaffirming his intent to centralize control over foreign policy and minimize the State Department's role in sensitive communication. They also strategize on managing Secretary of State William P. Rogers by keeping him occupied, while preparing personal outreach to international leaders to maintain foreign support for the President's diplomatic initiatives.
On March 10, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and J. William Fulbright talked on the telephone from 1:00 pm to 1:02 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 021-042 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon called Senator J. William Fulbright to coordinate a brief delay for a scheduled lunch with Henry Kissinger and to discuss domestic and foreign policy concerns. Nixon briefly noted the difficulty of managing the busing issue before pivoting to the administration's even-handed diplomatic approach regarding the Soviet Union following his recent trip to China. Nixon directed Kissinger to consult with Fulbright on Soviet relations and to arrange future informal meetings with the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.
On March 10, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon, Manolo Sanchez, H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman, Stephen B. Bull, Alexander P. Butterfield, Charles W. Colson, unknown person(s), Ronald L. Ziegler, White House operator, Julie Nixon Eisenhower, John D. Ehrlichman, and Edward L. Morgan met in the Oval Office of the White House from 1:11 pm to 3:53 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 682-009 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with H.R. Haldeman and John Ehrlichman to strategize on political damage control regarding the ITT anti-trust case and the Dita Beard memorandum. They discussed mobilizing allies in Congress—specifically naming Senators Cook, Gurney, and Goldwater—to counter the investigation and redirect public attention toward the political motivations of Senator Edward Kennedy and columnist Jack Anderson. The President also finalized plans for upcoming briefings and a potential televised press conference, while reviewing legislative tactics related to school busing and Social Security.
On March 10, 1972, the White House operator, H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman, Julie Nixon Eisenhower, and President Richard M. Nixon talked on the telephone from 3:07 pm to 3:08 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 021-043 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon, Julie Nixon Eisenhower, and H. R. Haldeman connected briefly via a White House operator for a personal call. The majority of the short communication involves a withdrawn segment, indicating the exchange was private rather than policy-oriented. No official government business, decisions, or strategic developments were recorded during this brief interaction.
On March 10, 1972, John D. Ehrlichman, White House operator, and Edward L. Morgan talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 3:23 pm and 3:53 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 021-044 of the White House Tapes.
John D. Ehrlichman contacted Edward L. Morgan to secure an expedited timeline for a presidential speech draft. Ehrlichman, speaking on behalf of the President, instructed Morgan to prioritize the delivery of Raymond K. Price, Jr.'s second draft over the weekend to allow for early review. The pair agreed that Morgan would either modify the initial draft or finalize the updated version to ensure the President could begin his work immediately.