13 conversations found
On March 18, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Rose Mary Woods met in the Oval Office of the White House from 4:42 pm to 4:46 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 469-001 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and his personal secretary Rose Mary Woods discuss the editing and reproduction of personal correspondence and remarks. They focus on maintaining discretion regarding sensitive documents, specifically agreeing that personal notes should be transcribed rather than photocopied and distributed. The discussion highlights their efforts to manage the circulation of private papers while maintaining a professional standard for official records.
On March 18, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 4:46 pm and 5:00 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 469-003 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon initiates a brief request for the White House operator to place a telephone call to George P. Shultz, who was serving as the Director of the Office of Management and Budget. This interaction serves as a routine administrative bridge to facilitate direct communication between the President and a key member of his economic advisory team. No further substantive policy discussions occur during this brief recorded segment.
On March 18, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, Alexander P. Butterfield, H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman, and John D. Ehrlichman met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 4:46 pm and 5:00 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 469-002 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with Alexander P. Butterfield to review his upcoming official schedule, including logistics for the National Alliance of Businessmen reception, a stag dinner for Maurice Stans, and an event for Reverend Akaka of Hawaii. They discussed whether to utilize receiving lines based on the President's familiarity with the guests and finalized dress codes for upcoming diplomatic dinners. Additionally, the President consulted briefly with John Ehrlichman regarding potential political strategies for the Supersonic Transport (SST) and considered potential short-term travel plans for First Lady Pat Nixon ahead of their daughter Tricia's wedding.
On March 18, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and George P. Shultz met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 4:46 pm and 5:00 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 469-004 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and George Shultz discuss the administration's economic management strategy, including the roles of Cabinet members and key economic advisors like Arthur Burns. They coordinate upcoming meetings with Treasury Secretary John Connally and review the effectiveness of the Domestic Council's economic subcommittee. Nixon emphasizes the need for patience regarding economic growth trends, tasking his team with evaluating the state of the economy by mid-April rather than reacting prematurely to monthly data fluctuations.
On March 18, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 5:00 pm and 5:03 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 469-005 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon instructed the White House operator to place a telephone call to Ronald H. Walker. The interaction was brief, serving strictly as a logistical request to facilitate direct communication with his aide. No further policy or substantive matters were discussed during this short exchange.
On March 18, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman, Ronald H. Walker, and Rose Mary Woods met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 5:03 pm and 5:25 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 469-006 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with H. R. Haldeman, Rose Mary Woods, and briefly Ronald H. Walker to coordinate upcoming scheduling logistics and administrative briefings. Discussions involved the planning of the First Lady’s travel to New York for the funeral of Thomas E. Dewey and a review of Walker's successful management of the Whitney M. Young, Jr. funeral. The President also tasked Haldeman with monitoring economic policy consultations involving John B. Connally, George P. Shultz, and other key economic advisors to ensure effective coordination.
On March 18, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 5:04 pm and 5:25 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 469-007 of the White House Tapes.
President Richard M. Nixon met with his personal aide, Stephen B. Bull, in the Oval Office to conduct routine administrative business. The primary objective of the session was the processing and signing of various official documents requiring the President’s approval. No other substantive policy discussions were recorded during this brief administrative encounter.
On March 18, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 5:04 pm and 5:25 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 469-008 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman reviewed internal confusion regarding the attendance and frequency of meetings involving the Construction Wage Council. Haldeman provided updates from his discussions with George P. Shultz and John D. Ehrlichman, specifically addressing conflicting accounts from George Romney, Arthur Burns, and Paul McCracken. The exchange focused on resolving discrepancies in participant lists to clarify administrative oversight of the committee's wage negotiations.
On March 18, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, John B. Connally, and Rose Mary Woods met in the Oval Office of the White House from 5:25 pm to 6:22 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 469-009 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Treasury Secretary John Connally discussed economic policy and the need for better coordination with Federal Reserve Chairman Arthur Burns. Connally reported on a private meeting with Burns, during which he advised the Chairman to maintain closer cooperation with the administration and avoid public statements that undermined the President's economic program. They agreed to hold the administration's current economic course until April 15, while exploring ways to manage public perception and push back against international criticism of U.S. monetary and balance-of-payments policies.
On March 18, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator met in the Oval Office of the White House at 6:22 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 469-010 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon utilized the White House operator to place a personal telephone call to his daughter, Tricia Nixon. This brief interaction served administrative purposes to facilitate private communication between the President and his family. No policy matters or significant government business were addressed during this connection.
On March 18, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Tricia Nixon Cox met in the Oval Office of the White House from 6:22 pm to 6:23 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 469-011 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and his daughter, Tricia Nixon Cox, held a brief personal meeting to coordinate their respective schedules and social engagements. They discussed logistical details regarding the President's meeting with John B. Connally, as well as upcoming plans involving Pat Nixon and friends Jack and Helene Drown. The conversation also briefly touched upon recent press coverage surrounding Tricia's engagement.
On March 18, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Tricia Nixon Cox met in the Oval Office of the White House from 6:24 pm to 6:25 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 469-012 of the White House Tapes.
President Richard M. Nixon met briefly with his daughter, Tricia Nixon Cox, in the Oval Office. The majority of the one-minute interaction consisted of a personal segment that has been withdrawn from public release. No substantive policy discussions or official presidential decisions were recorded during this brief encounter.
On March 18, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, Rose Mary Woods, H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman, Henry A. Kissinger, Alexander P. Butterfield, Stephen B. Bull, and John D. Ehrlichman met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 6:25 pm and 7:32 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 469-013 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with his senior advisors, including H.R. Haldeman and John Ehrlichman, to discuss domestic economic policy and management of cabinet officials. The discussion focused on addressing maneuvering by cabinet members, such as Arthur Burns and Maurice Stans, who were attempting to bypass the established Domestic Council system regarding economic issues. Nixon decided that these matters should be handled exclusively through the formal Domestic Council process rather than through uncoordinated committee meetings, effectively asserting control over his economic advisors and cabinet structure.