20 conversations found
On March 20, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon, Rose Mary Woods, and unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House from 8:50 am to 8:56 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 689-001 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and his personal secretary, Rose Mary Woods, review administrative correspondence regarding a letter from a school class and discuss the guest list and scheduling for an upcoming White House dinner. The President specifies his desired attendees, including prominent political and social figures such as Nelson Rockefeller and John Connally, while finalizing the event's timing. Nixon emphasizes the importance of confirming the availability of key guests to ensure the dinner proceeds as planned.
On March 20, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon, H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman, and unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House from 9:18 am to 9:51 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 689-002 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman met to discuss administration strategy regarding ongoing political controversies, specifically the ITT scandal and negative media coverage surrounding campaign financing and the Pentagon Papers. They evaluated public reaction to the President's recent stance on busing and strategized on how to counter political opposition, including potential smear tactics against members of Congress. Nixon emphasized the necessity of a proactive, aggressive communication strategy to discredit critics and protect the administration's image ahead of the upcoming election.
On March 20, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon, Rose Mary Woods, and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House from 2:36 pm to 2:47 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 689-003 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with Rose Mary Woods and Stephen B. Bull to coordinate upcoming White House social events, specifically reviewing guest lists for a dinner and discussing the logistics of hosting a larger, more inclusive gathering. They also reviewed administrative matters, including the status of a sculpture project and potential business interests in Turkey involving Pepsi-Cola executive Donald Kendall. The conversation concluded with a discussion of security concerns and the perceived decline of New York City, referenced through anecdotes shared by George H.W. Bush.
On March 20, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Manolo Sanchez met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 2:47 pm and 2:50 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 689-004 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with his personal valet, Manolo Sanchez, in the Oval Office to discuss personal arrangements. The brief interaction focused primarily on the President's request for tea. No substantive policy or political matters were addressed during this short exchange.
On March 20, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon, H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman, Ronald L. Ziegler, John D. Ehrlichman, and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House from 2:50 pm to 3:38 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 689-005 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with H.R. Haldeman, John Ehrlichman, and Ronald Ziegler to review recent public relations strategies, including the effectiveness of his recent New York City trip and the upcoming schedule. The group discussed managing the press, navigating the political challenges of the 1972 campaign, and coordinating administrative responses to sensitive topics such as the ITT scandal and international drug trafficking. Nixon emphasized a hardline stance on drug penalties, suggesting that the administration should advocate for the death penalty for major distributors to project strength on law and order.
On March 20, 1972, United States Secret Service agents and unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 3:38 pm and 4:48 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 689-008 of the White House Tapes.
Secret Service personnel engaged in an unscheduled discussion within the Oval Office regarding the President’s current whereabouts. The dialogue centered on confirming that Richard Nixon was situated in the Cabinet Room during the designated timeframe. No further policy-related actions or substantive developments were recorded.
On March 20, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and members of the Cabinet Committee on International Narcotics Control, including William P. Rogers, John B. Connally, Melvin R. Laird, Earl L. Butz, George H. W. Bush, Richard G. Kleindienst, Richard M. Helms, Dr. Jerome H. Jaffe, Myles J. Ambrose, Nelson G. Gross, John E. ("Jack") Ingersoll, Alexander M. Haig, Jr., John D. Ehrlichman, Egil ("Bud") Krogh, Jr., Geoffrey C. Shepard, and Walter Minnick, and the White House photographer, met in the Cabinet Room of the White House from 3:38 pm to 4:48 pm. The Cabinet Room taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 096-001 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with the Cabinet Committee on International Narcotics Control to evaluate the administration's progress and strategies in combating the global drug trade. The participants discussed international trafficking routes, the effectiveness of law enforcement efforts in countries like Turkey and Southeast Asia, and the need for improved coordination between federal agencies. The meeting served to reinforce the priority of drug interdiction and treatment programs while addressing inter-agency conflicts that hindered unified action.
On March 20, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon, Richard M. Helms, and John B. Connally met in the Oval Office of the White House from 4:48 pm to 5:14 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 689-006 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and John B. Connally held a wide-ranging discussion to coordinate political messaging and strategy regarding the upcoming presidential election. They focused on managing negative press, particularly concerning the ITT scandal and rising food prices, while solidifying their stance on domestic policy issues such as Social Security and environmental regulations. Nixon emphasized the necessity of standing firm on these policies rather than reacting to every fluctuation in public sentiment or media criticism.
On March 20, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Manolo Sanchez met in the Oval Office of the White House from 5:14 pm to 5:15 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 689-007 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with his personal valet, Manolo Sanchez, in the Oval Office for a brief exchange. The conversation focused on the necessity of a specific task, which Nixon concluded was not required. No further actions or significant developments were recorded during this brief interaction.
On March 20, 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 5:15 pm and 5:21 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 324-010 of the White House Tapes.
President Richard Nixon met with his personal valet, Manolo Sanchez, in the Old Executive Office Building. Due to the brevity of the recorded segment and the lack of a transcript, the specific substance of their discussion remains undocumented. No significant policy decisions or official administrative actions are reflected in this brief encounter.
On March 20, 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 5:15 pm and 5:21 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 324-008 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and H.R. Haldeman discuss administrative logistics regarding the President's upcoming schedule at the Executive Office Building. The brief exchange focuses on coordinating an appointment and confirming a meeting time for the following evening. No broader policy issues or significant political developments are addressed in this short interaction.
On March 20, 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 5:15 pm and 5:21 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 324-009 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with an unknown individual to discuss his firm stance on national drug policy, emphasizing that public tolerance of illegal substances like marijuana signals societal decline. Nixon framed this hardline approach as a matter of personal conviction rather than mere moralizing. The conversation also briefly touched upon administrative personnel matters regarding an unidentified man's advisory role.
On March 20, 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 5:15 pm and 5:21 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 324-011 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon initiates a brief request to the White House operator to place a call to Charles Colson. The interaction serves solely as a logistical bridge to connect the President with a key staff member. No further substantive policy matters or decisions are discussed during this short exchange.
On March 20, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon, Charles W. Colson, H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman, unknown person(s), Ronald L. Ziegler, White House operator, John D. Ehrlichman, and Stephen B. Bull met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building from 5:21 pm to 6:30 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 324-012 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with his senior aides, including H.R. Haldeman, Charles Colson, and John Ehrlichman, to discuss a range of domestic political issues and scheduling conflicts. The participants addressed the ongoing ITT antitrust investigation and its potential for negative political fallout, as well as coordinating public relations strategies regarding Nixon’s upcoming press conference and his attendance at the Gridiron dinner. Nixon ultimately decided to prioritize his travel schedule and administration optics, weighing the pros and cons of official representation at the dinner versus managing the fallout from controversies involving campaign financing and the Justice Department.
On March 20, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 5:30 pm and 5:56 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 021-117 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to facilitate an outgoing call to John B. Connally. This brief exchange served as a logistical request to establish communication between the President and the Treasury Secretary. No further policy discussions occurred during this brief administrative interaction.
On March 20, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 5:56 pm and 7:36 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 021-119 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon contacts the White House operator to adjust his communication schedule. He directs the operator to cancel a pending call to Stephen B. Bull. Instead, he requests that the operator attempt to place a call to Alexander Butterfield.
On March 20, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 5:56 pm and 7:36 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 021-121 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon consulted with the White House operator to facilitate communication with Alexander P. Butterfield and Stephen B. Bull regarding scheduling constraints. The President expressed concerns that his current itinerary was too restrictive and directed Bull to adjust the schedule accordingly. This brief exchange served to coordinate key staff movements and recalibrate the President's upcoming agenda.
On March 20, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 5:56 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 021-118 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon consulted with the White House operator to determine the whereabouts of John B. Connally. The President specifically requested that John D. Ehrlichman be contacted to provide this information. This brief administrative inquiry was conducted to facilitate communication with Connally.
On March 20, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 5:56 pm and 7:36 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 021-120 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon instructed the White House operator to cancel a pending call to his aide Stephen B. Bull. He instead directed the operator to initiate a call to Alexander P. Butterfield. This exchange highlights the President's shifting priorities regarding his immediate administrative communications.
On March 20, 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 6:30 pm and 6:34 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 324-013 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with his personal valet, Manolo Sanchez, in the Old Executive Office Building to coordinate the retrieval of specific reading materials. The conversation focused on locating and transporting books for the President's personal use. No major policy developments occurred during this brief exchange.