25 conversations found
On March 11, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Marjorie P. Acker met in the Oval Office of the White House from 9:16 am to 9:17 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 466-001 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met briefly with Marjorie P. Acker to discuss administrative details regarding Rose Mary Woods' schedule. Their conversation touched upon personal logistical matters and potential scheduling preferences for Woods. The meeting concluded quickly without any major policy or political developments.
On March 11, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, Alexander P. Butterfield, H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman, White House operator, Peter M. Flanigan, John D. Ehrlichman, unknown person(s), Clark MacGregor, Henry A. Kissinger, and Charles W. Colson met in the Oval Office of the White House from 9:19 am to 11:12 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 466-002 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with various staff members and advisors to refine the administration's political and legislative strategy, specifically regarding the textile quota issue and relations with key Congressional leaders like Wilbur Mills and John Byrnes. The President finalized plans to issue a statement on textile legislation while balancing pressure from the industry against the strategic risks of legislative entanglement. Additionally, the President discussed methods for managing Republican Congressional relations through targeted meetings and evaluated strategies to counter negative media coverage through the use of news tapes.
On March 11, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, Alexander P. Butterfield, John B. Connally, unknown person(s), and Manolo Sanchez met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 11:04 am and 12:19 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 466-006 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Secretary of the Treasury John Connally met to discuss pressing economic and administrative issues, primarily the potential government loan guarantees required to prevent the financial collapse of the Lockheed Corporation. They also addressed the ongoing DuPont brokerage case and the need for internal reforms, including the potential for salary reductions among affected stakeholders. Nixon instructed Connally to coordinate with David Packard and others to develop a strategy for seeking Congressional authorization to provide the necessary financial stability for Lockheed.
On March 11, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, unknown person(s), John W. Byrnes, John D. Ehrlichman, Clark MacGregor, Peter M. Flanigan, Bryce N. Harlow, and Ronald L. Ziegler met in the Oval Office of the White House from 11:12 am to 11:42 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 466-004 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with John Byrnes and senior White House staff to coordinate a unified Administration strategy against House Ways and Means Chairman Wilbur Mills regarding ongoing Japanese textile negotiations. Concerned that Mills was bypassing the White House to conduct his own foreign policy, Nixon directed Byrnes to publicly support the President’s official position and reject the implication that congressional leaders held a veto over executive authority. The group finalized a plan for the President to issue a formal statement that afternoon, followed immediately by Byrnes endorsing the policy to the press to solidify Republican unity.
On March 11, 1971, unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House at 11:12 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 466-003 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon held a brief, unscheduled meeting with an unidentified individual in the Oval Office. The primary purpose of the encounter appears to have been a discussion regarding the President’s upcoming schedule. No further details are available to confirm the nature of the conversation or any subsequent actions taken.
On March 11, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Manolo Sanchez met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 11:42 am and 11:47 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 466-005 of the White House Tapes.
President Richard M. Nixon met with his valet, Manolo Sanchez, in the Oval Office to address brief personal matters. The conversation was limited in duration and did not involve substantive policy discussions or administrative action items. Following the exchange, the President departed the office shortly thereafter.
On March 11, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, Gerard C. Smith, Alexander M. Haig, Jr., and White House photographer met in the Oval Office of the White House from 12:22 pm to 12:24 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 466-007 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with Gerard C. Smith and General Alexander M. Haig, Jr. to facilitate a photo opportunity during the signing of a private letter containing instructions for the U.S. ambassador. The discussion touched upon the administration's public diplomatic position and the prospects for the Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (SALT). Nixon expressed skepticism regarding immediate progress, suggesting that negotiations would likely remain stalled until the conclusion of the Soviet Party Congress.
On March 11, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Alexander P. Butterfield met in the Oval Office of the White House from 12:24 pm to 12:26 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 466-008 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with Alexander P. Butterfield to coordinate the logistics of his upcoming schedule, specifically regarding appointments with George P. Shultz and John B. Connally. The brief discussion focused on administrative management of these high-level meetings. No major policy decisions were reached during this short interaction.
On March 11, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, John B. Connally, and George P. Shultz met in the Oval Office of the White House from 12:26 pm to 12:44 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 466-009 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with John Connally and George Shultz to discuss economic strategy, focusing on budget management and investment incentives for utilities. The participants weighed the budgetary implications of providing tax relief against the necessity of maintaining fiscal discipline amidst rising Congressional pressure for increased Social Security spending. Nixon emphasized the importance of maintaining public confidence in the economy and tasked Connally and Shultz with navigating these conflicting fiscal demands and international monetary pressures.
On March 11, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, Alexander P. Butterfield, and unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 12:44 pm and 12:46 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 466-010 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with Alexander P. Butterfield and unidentified individuals for a brief discussion regarding the management of administrative interruptions. The participants touched upon the identification of unknown objects before the President signaled his intent to implement specific protocols for managing disruptions. This interaction served to coordinate the flow of office activities under the President's direction.
On March 11, 1971, unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 12:46 pm and 12:48 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 466-011 of the White House Tapes.
This brief interaction in the Oval Office involved President Nixon and unidentified participants for less than two minutes. The discussion was redacted in its entirety due to non-historical content, leaving no substantive record of the meeting's purpose or outcomes. No official actions or policy developments can be derived from the available documentation.
On March 11, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman, Henry A. Kissinger, Manolo Sanchez, Ronald L. Ziegler, Stephen B. Bull, John W. Byrnes, and White House photographer met in the Oval Office of the White House from 4:00 pm to 4:55 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 466-012 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with H. R. Haldeman and Henry Kissinger to discuss the progress of the Laotian military operation (Lam Son 719), the status of textile trade negotiations with Japan, and strategic communications regarding Vietnam troop withdrawals. They assessed the military situation in Laos, specifically reviewing enemy casualty and supply figures to evaluate the campaign's effectiveness. Additionally, the President reviewed his recent public appearance in Williamsburg and strategized with staff on how to better manage public opinion and press relations ahead of his April 1971 troop withdrawal announcement.
On March 11, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, Ronald L. Ziegler, Manolo Sanchez, and unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 4:55 pm and 5:18 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 466-013 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Press Secretary Ronald Ziegler met with technicians to coordinate the logistics for an upcoming interview with women journalists. The participants established strict ground rules for the session, limiting discussion topics to Pat Nixon’s birthday, the role of First Ladies, and women in politics. They also determined the technical setup for the interview and planned for the distribution of the transcript to journalists who were not in attendance.
On March 11, 1971, Stephen B. Bull and Ronald L. Ziegler met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 4:55 pm and 5:18 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 466-014 of the White House Tapes.
Stephen B. Bull and Ronald L. Ziegler met in the Oval Office to coordinate logistical details for a forthcoming presidential interview. The discussion focused on establishing attendance protocols and finalizing seating arrangements for the event. They also reviewed a photocopy of an unidentified document to ensure all administrative preparations were in order.
On March 11, 1971, Ronald L. Ziegler, Frances Lewine, Helen A. Thomas, Sarah Booth Conroy, Betty Beale, Wauhillau LaHay, Claire Crawford, Louise Hutchinson, Marya McLaughlin, Fay G. Wells, Manolo Sanchez, White House photographer, Stephen B. Bull, and unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House from 5:18 pm to 6:17 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 466-015 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with a group of female journalists in the Oval Office to discuss the role of the First Lady, his personal philosophy on leadership, and his family life. The conversation covered a range of topics, including Pat Nixon’s character and public stamina, the influence of political wives on their husbands, and the President's own daily habits and management of time. During the discussion, Nixon emphasized the importance of maintaining privacy while fulfilling the public responsibilities of the presidency.
On March 11, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Alexander P. Butterfield met in the Oval Office of the White House from 6:17 pm to 6:20 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 466-016 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Alexander P. Butterfield met in the Oval Office to review administrative matters, specifically focusing on the President's upcoming schedule and the selection of official photographs. The discussion centered on technical details regarding the composition of these photographs, including facial expressions, camera angles, and focus. No significant policy decisions were made during this brief administrative session.
On March 11, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Ronald L. Ziegler met in the Oval Office of the White House from 6:20 pm to 6:25 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 466-017 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Press Secretary Ronald Ziegler discuss the dissemination of a recent informal presidential interview. Nixon decides against releasing a verbatim transcript, fearing that the conversational tone will be misinterpreted in written form. Instead, they determine that reporters will be allowed to listen to the recording and take their own notes, effectively shifting the burden of transcription to the press while maintaining the White House's refusal to provide an official written record.
On March 11, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Rose Mary Woods met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 6:25 pm and 6:35 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 466-019 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and personal secretary Rose Mary Woods conferred briefly to review and refine the wording of an unspecified document or correspondence. Their discussion focused on clarifying financial or payment-related terminology to ensure the language was suitable for approval. The interaction concluded with the President signaling his agreement with the suggested revisions.
On March 11, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, Alexander P. Butterfield, and Rose Mary Woods met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 6:25 pm and 6:35 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 466-018 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with Alexander Butterfield and Rose Mary Woods to finalize logistical arrangements for the upcoming visit of Irish Prime Minister Jack Lynch and his wife. The participants coordinated the protocol for arrival ceremonies, receiving lines, and social events in the Yellow Oval Room. Additionally, Nixon discussed the agenda for an upcoming Cabinet meeting focused on foreign trip reports and revenue sharing, and reviewed scheduling details for a dinner hosted by Vice President Agnew.
On March 11, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator met in the Oval Office of the White House at 6:35 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 466-020 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon directs the White House operator to place a telephone call to an individual identified as Mr. Jackson. The interaction serves as a brief administrative request to facilitate a direct line of communication. No further substantive discussion or policy developments occur during this brief exchange.
On March 11, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Tricia Nixon Cox met in the Oval Office of the White House from 6:35 pm to 6:36 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 466-022 of the White House Tapes.
President Richard Nixon and his daughter, Tricia Nixon Cox, met briefly in the Oval Office for a personal conversation. The recording consists almost entirely of a withdrawn segment categorized as personal and returnable material, indicating no substantive policy or administrative business was conducted. As a result, there are no recorded developments or action items.
On March 11, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator met in the Oval Office of the White House at 6:35 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 466-021 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon speaks briefly with a White House operator to facilitate a personal call to his daughter, Tricia Nixon. The interaction serves as a routine administrative request to connect the President to his family member. No significant policy discussions or major decisions occur during this brief exchange.
On March 11, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Warren E. Burger met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 6:41 pm and 6:44 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 466-023 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with Chief Justice Warren E. Burger to discuss the upcoming National Conference on the Judiciary. Their conversation focused on the President's potential involvement, including remarks on legal reforms and the promotion of city and county-level judicial action. The dialogue also touched upon the historical legacy of John Marshall and Virginia's influence on the presidency, ultimately confirming Burger's support for the administration's judicial initiatives.
On March 11, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 6:44 pm and 6:48 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 466-024 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon requests that the White House operator place a call to Secretary of the Treasury John B. Connally. The brief exchange serves as a logistical coordination to initiate a conversation between the two officials. No substantive policy discussions or decisions occurred during this brief request.
On March 11, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, John B. Connally, H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman, White House operator, unknown person(s), Thelma C. ("Pat") (Ryan) Nixon, Manolo Sanchez, Peter M. Flanigan, and Ronald L. Ziegler met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 6:48 pm and 7:17 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 466-025 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon held discussions with H.R. Haldeman and John B. Connally regarding the management of the Lockheed corporation crisis and upcoming legislative strategies. The conversation focused on delegating authority for the Lockheed loan negotiations between Connally, Peter Flanigan, and the Defense Department, while also touching upon trade negotiations with Japan. Additionally, Nixon and his aides evaluated the effectiveness of presidential communication methods, specifically questioning the impact of frequent minor speeches versus targeted, high-profile televised appearances.