29 conversations found
On March 23, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 7:50 am and 7:53 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 472-001 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon held a brief, three-minute meeting in the Oval Office with an unidentified individual to coordinate his daily agenda. The discussion focused on administrative planning and the specific arrangements of the President's schedule for the day. No further details regarding the identity of the visitor or the nature of the scheduled events were recorded.
On March 23, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, Alexander P. Butterfield, H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman, and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House from 7:53 am to 8:02 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 472-002 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon, H. R. Haldeman, and Alexander Butterfield met to discuss the investigation into recent U.S. Capitol bombings and broader concerns regarding the President's public approval ratings. Haldeman reported that Attorney General John Mitchell advised against immediate arrests of suspects to allow for continued surveillance and the gathering of better evidence, despite pressure from J. Edgar Hoover to proceed. The group also evaluated the impact of the Vietnam War and recent military operations on the President’s political credibility, as well as the effectiveness of the President's recent media appearances.
On March 23, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, Vice President Spiro T. Agnew, and Republican Congressional leaders, including John A. Volpe, John B. Connally, Hugh Scott, Robert P. Griffin, Margaret Chase Smith, Norris Cotton, Gordon L. Allott, Peter H. Dominick, Gerald R. Ford, Leslie C. Arends, John B. Anderson, Robert T. Stafford, Richard H. Poff, John J. Rhodes, Barber B. Conable, Jr., Robert C. ("Bob") Wilson, H. Allen Smith, Robert J. Dole, George P. Shultz, Arnold R. Weber, John D. Ehrlichman, Clark MacGregor, William E. Timmons, Kenneth E. BeLieu, Herbert G. Klein, Patrick J. Buchanan, Harry S. Dent, Ronald L. Ziegler, Andy Rouse, and Bryce N. Harlow, met in the Cabinet Room of the White House from 8:03 am to 9:55 am. The Cabinet Room taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 050-009 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with Vice President Agnew and Republican Congressional leaders to secure support for two of his primary initiatives: the Supersonic Transport (SST) program and a major government reorganization plan. Secretary of Transportation John Volpe advocated for the SST by addressing environmental, economic, and technological concerns, arguing that the project was essential for U.S. aviation preeminence and long-term economic growth. Subsequently, John Connally detailed the work of the Ash Council, urging the legislators to embrace a fundamental restructuring of the executive branch to improve government efficiency, accountability, and public trust. Nixon emphasized that these measures were critical for ensuring that his administration could effectively manage federal programs and maintain the nation's competitive edge.
On March 23, 1971, unknown person(s) met in the Cabinet Room of the White House at an unknown time between 9:55 am and 10:35 am. The Cabinet Room taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 050-010 of the White House Tapes.
This recording consists entirely of administrative or routine maintenance activity conducted by White House custodial staff within the Cabinet Room. The conversation does not involve President Nixon or any policy officials, as the audio consists of two minutes and four seconds of non-historical material. Consequently, no substantive political or historical developments occurred during this brief period.
On March 23, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, Hugh Scott, Gerald R. Ford, Ronald L. Ziegler, and Clark MacGregor met in the Oval Office of the White House from 9:56 am to 10:15 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 472-003 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with Congressional leaders Hugh Scott and Gerald Ford, along with staff members, to strategize on critical legislative and foreign policy challenges. The participants focused on securing support for the Supersonic Transport (SST) program to prevent Soviet market dominance and discussed messaging strategies regarding the ongoing military operations in Laos and Vietnamization. Nixon emphasized the importance of executive leadership and bipartisan cooperation while addressing concerns over Congressional polling pressures and upcoming milk price support decisions.
On March 23, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at 10:16 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 472-005 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Stephen B. Bull engaged in a brief, informal exchange immediately following Bull's arrival in the Oval Office. The conversation consisted of casual banter rather than substantive policy discussions or administrative business. No formal actions or decisions were recorded during this brief encounter.
On March 23, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and John B. Connally met in the Oval Office of the White House from 10:16 am to 10:19 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 472-006 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with Treasury Secretary John B. Connally to discuss Connally’s recent performance in a public or congressional setting, which Nixon praised as a strong and effective defense of the administration’s position. The two men reflected on the perceived decline of American leadership and global influence, likening it to the historical collapses of past empires. They concluded by briefly coordinating their strategy for an upcoming meeting with the German Chancellor.
On March 23, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator met in the Oval Office of the White House at 10:16 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 472-004 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon consulted with the White House operator to facilitate an outgoing call. The interaction served as a brief administrative bridge to connect the President with an external party. No substantive policy discussions or decisions were recorded during this brief operational exchange.
On March 23, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Leslie C. Arends met in the Oval Office of the White House from 10:20 am to 10:24 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 472-007 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with House Minority Whip Leslie C. Arends to discuss legislative strategy, defense spending, and the upcoming congressional briefing regarding the Laos operation. The two men addressed concerns over Federal Communications Commission activities and the potential impact of network regulation, while also touching upon the status of various presidential nominees. The President emphasized the importance of ensuring bipartisan participation—specifically including Democrats—in the scheduled briefing to maintain support for his foreign policy initiatives.
On March 23, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman, Stephen B. Bull, and Clifford M. Hardin met in the Oval Office of the White House from 10:25 am to 10:35 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 472-008 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman reviewed recent polling data, analyzed public reaction to the President's televised interview with Howard K. Smith, and discussed the optics of presidential television appearances, including attire and seating arrangements. Following this, Secretary of Agriculture Clifford M. Hardin joined the meeting to coordinate strategy regarding upcoming legislative challenges with the dairy industry. The group agreed to schedule a subsequent meeting at Camp David with John B. Connally and George P. Shultz to address parity issues and potential congressional action on pending agricultural bills.
On March 23, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and leaders of the dairy industry, including Clifford M. Hardin, J. Philip Campbell, Paul Affeldt, Paul Alagia, Melvin Besemer, John E. Butterbrodt, Bill Eckles, Don Gregg, W. R. Griffith, Carlyle Hansen, Marion Edwyn Harrison, Patrick J. Hillings, Wesley Johnson, John A. Moser, Harold S. Nelson, David L. Parr, Bill Powell, P. L. Robinson, Avery Vose, Frank White, Clarence D. Palmby, Richard E. Lyng, William E. Galbraith, George P. Shultz, John D. Ehrlichman, Donald B. Rice, Henry C. Cashen, II, and John C. Whitaker, met in the Cabinet Room of the White House from 10:35 am to 11:25 am. The Cabinet Room taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 051-001 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with Secretary of Agriculture Clifford Hardin and a large delegation of dairy industry representatives to discuss federal agricultural policy and industry concerns. The meeting served as a forum for stakeholders to engage directly with the administration regarding price supports and the economic interests of the dairy sector. This engagement took place amidst broader administration efforts to manage agricultural production and solidify support among industry leaders.
On March 23, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, Peter G. Peterson, Stephen B. Bull, Edwin D. Etherington, Robert H. Finch, and White House photographer met in the Oval Office of the White House from 11:30 am to 12:13 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 472-009 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with Peter G. Peterson and other advisors to discuss international trade strategy, specifically regarding textile and footwear import negotiations with Japan, Italy, and Spain. Peterson briefed the President on the necessity of a stronger, more centralized economic leadership structure, including the role of the Council for International Economic Policy, to address balance of payments and currency exchange issues. The conversation also touched upon the implementation of an effective domestic industrial adjustment program and the organizational needs of federal volunteer agencies, with Nixon emphasizing the importance of utilizing strong leadership and personal political involvement to achieve these policy goals.
On March 23, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 12:13 pm and 12:16 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 472-010 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met to coordinate the scheduling of upcoming meetings with key advisors, including Henry Kissinger, John Ehrlichman, and George Shultz. They specifically addressed the timing of appointments to ensure the President's agenda remained manageable. The discussion concluded with a firm decision to slot a meeting into the 12:30 p.m. time block.
On March 23, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, John D. Ehrlichman, George P. Shultz, unknown person(s), and Henry A. Kissinger met in the Oval Office of the White House from 12:16 pm to 1:07 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 472-011 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with John Ehrlichman, George Shultz, and Henry Kissinger to coordinate administration strategy on key legislative and economic priorities. The discussion covered a wide range of policy initiatives, including election and welfare reform, government reorganization efforts, and the political sensitivity surrounding abortion policies in military hospitals. Most notably, the group strategized on economic stabilization measures, debating the viability of a construction industry wage-price board and the administration's stance on the Supersonic Transport (SST) project to protect domestic employment.
On March 23, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Manolo Sanchez met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 1:07 pm and 1:10 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 472-012 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with his personal valet, Manolo Sanchez, in the Oval Office for a brief, three-minute interaction. The conversation consisted entirely of a withdrawn segment classified as personal and returnable material. No substantive policy discussions or administrative actions were recorded during this brief encounter.
On March 23, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman, Henry A. Kissinger, and unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House from 1:10 pm to 2:12 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 472-013 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with H. R. Haldeman and Henry Kissinger to evaluate the political and public impact of his recent televised interview with Howard K. Smith. The discussion focused on analyzing ratings, gathering congressional and public feedback, and determining strategies for future media appearances to improve the President's credibility and public image. They also conducted a post-mortem on the military operation in Laos, evaluating the performance of South Vietnamese forces and the potential political implications of upcoming U.S. troop withdrawal announcements.
On March 23, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 2:12 pm and 2:44 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 472-014 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and his aide Stephen B. Bull coordinated the logistical arrangements for an upcoming 3:00 p.m. meeting. Nixon emphasized the importance of starting the session promptly and instructed Bull to ensure the participants were prepared for his arrival. Bull committed to entering the room shortly before the scheduled time to facilitate the transition.
On March 23, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 2:12 pm and 2:44 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 472-015 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon instructed the White House operator to place an outgoing call to special counsel Charles W. Colson. The brief exchange served as a procedural request to initiate communication with a key staff member. No substantive policy discussions occurred during this transition, as the recording captures only the operator's receipt of the directive.
On March 23, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Charles W. Colson met in the Oval Office of the White House from 2:44 pm to 2:50 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 472-016 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Charles Colson evaluated the public and congressional reception of the President's recent televised interview with Howard K. Smith. The discussion focused on the effectiveness of the interview format compared to traditional press conferences and the impact of the President's upcoming troop withdrawal announcement on political support. They also assessed the timing and potential political implications of a forthcoming Louis Harris poll.
On March 23, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman, and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House from 2:50 pm to 3:00 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 472-017 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman met to evaluate the public and internal staff reception of the President's recent television interview with Howard K. Smith. They discussed the mixed feedback regarding the interview's length and tone, while Nixon expressed frustration with White House control over technical production elements like camera angles and his own visual presentation. The conversation concluded with a brief administrative shift to scheduling, including a potential trip to Oklahoma for a prison rehabilitation facility dedication.
On March 23, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, Vice President Spiro T. Agnew, Caspar W. ("Cap") Weinberger, George Romney, and mayors of United States cities, including Carl B. Stokes, James H. J. Tate, Roman S. Gribbs, Henry W. Maier, Louie Welch, Jack D. Maltester, Sam Massell, Alfonso J. Cervantes, Lee Alexander, Maurice E. ("Moon") Landrieu, John V. Lindsay, Lawrence F. Kramer, Harry G. Haskell, John W. Driggs, Richard G. Lugar, William D. Dyke, Robert J. Blackwell, Thomas J. D'Alesandro, Will H. Hays, Jr., Kevin D. White, Kenneth A. Gibson, Frank Curran, George G. Siebels, Jr., George M. Sullivan, Antonina P. Uccello, Ann H. Kilgore, Robert W. Knecht, Joseph Alioto, Peter F. Flaherty, Patrick Healy, and John J. Gunther, met in the Cabinet Room of the White House from 3:00 pm to 4:45 pm. The Cabinet Room taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 051-002 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with a group of dairy industry representatives to discuss economic concerns regarding milk price supports and industry productivity. The participants, including legal and industry advisors, argued that current production trends were not indicative of a permanent surge and that an increase in price support was necessary for the survival of family-owned dairy farms. Nixon expressed interest in their self-help strategies and the goal of maintaining the economic viability of rural communities while weighing the inflationary risks of price adjustments.
On March 23, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Alexander P. Butterfield met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 4:45 pm and 4:46 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 472-019 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Alexander P. Butterfield held a brief, one-minute meeting in the Oval Office to address a single, unidentified item. The discussion was unintelligible and concluded abruptly before any recorded action items could be established. Due to the limited duration and lack of audible content, the specific purpose of the consultation remains documented only as a brief administrative interaction.
Unknown person(s) met in the Cabinet Room of the White House on an unknown date, sometime between 4:45 pm on March 23, 1971 and 10:12 am on March 25, 1971. The Cabinet Room taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 051-003 of the White House Tapes.
This recording captures unidentified individuals engaged in logistical preparations for an upcoming meeting within the Cabinet Room. The discussion focuses on the physical arrangement of the space, specifically involving the placement of a chair and the movement of an unknown object. These administrative efforts were intended to ready the room for a subsequent gathering of participants.
On March 23, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, Ronald L. Ziegler, James L. Buckley, and William E. Timmons met in the Oval Office of the White House from 4:46 pm to 5:04 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 472-020 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with Senator James L. Buckley and White House staffer William E. Timmons to secure support for the upcoming Senate vote on the Supersonic Transport (SST) program. The President emphasized that the SST was critical for national prestige, technological leadership, and economic stability, while assuring the Senator that strict environmental safeguards and review procedures would be implemented. Following the discussion of strategy and whip counts, Nixon also briefly reminisced about attending the funeral of Thomas E. Dewey with Buckley.
On March 23, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, Clifford M. Hardin, J. Philip Campbell, George P. Shultz, John D. Ehrlichman, John C. Whitaker, Donald B. Rice, John B. Connally, and William Fitz-Patrick met in the Oval Office of the White House from 5:05 pm to 5:38 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 472-021 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with his economic and agricultural advisors to discuss political strategies regarding the dairy industry and legislative support. The group, including George Shultz, John Connally, and Clifford Hardin, addressed the necessity of securing political backing from powerful dairy organizations while balancing the economic implications of milk price supports. Nixon emphasized the importance of securing credit for any concessions made to these groups and coordinating closely with Congressional leaders, such as Speaker Carl Albert and Wilbur Mills, to manage these interests effectively.
On March 23, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman, Marjorie P. Acker, and Alexander P. Butterfield met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 5:38 pm and 6:07 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 472-022 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman met to coordinate White House strategy on several pressing political issues, including securing campaign contributions from the dairy industry and lobbying senators for the upcoming vote on the Supersonic Transport (SST). They also discussed arrangements for an upcoming meeting with black leadership regarding social policy and reviewed the fallout from the President's recent interview with Howard K. Smith. Throughout the discussion, the pair balanced legislative priorities with public relations concerns while maintaining their daily executive schedule.
On March 23, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman, Alexander P. Butterfield, Henry A. Kissinger, unknown person(s), and the White House operator met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 6:02 pm and 6:40 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 472-023 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon, H. R. Haldeman, and Henry Kissinger met to evaluate the military outcomes and public relations strategy surrounding Operation Lam Son 719 in Laos. The discussion focused on framing the operation as a net tactical success while addressing concerns regarding military leadership, specifically General Creighton Abrams’ performance and command decisions. Nixon and Kissinger also coordinated plans for an upcoming April 7th presidential speech, which was intended to bolster public support and leverage the momentum from Nixon's recent television appearance.
On March 23, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Alexander P. Butterfield met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 6:40 pm and 6:45 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 472-024 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with his Deputy Assistant Alexander P. Butterfield in the Oval Office to address administrative matters. The brief session focused on the review and signing of official documents submitted by John D. Ehrlichman. The meeting concluded shortly thereafter with the completion of these routine executive tasks.
United States Secret Service agents met in the Oval Office of the White House on an unknown date, sometime between 6:45 pm on March 23, 1971 and 9:32 am on March 24, 1971. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 472-025 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon held a brief, informal interaction with Secret Service agents within the Oval Office. The participants exchanged pleasantries and brief remarks before the President instructed them to depart. The recording captures little substantive policy discussion, serving primarily as a logistical record of security personnel movements within the executive workspace.