9 conversations found
On April 5, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Henry A. Kissinger talked on the telephone from 7:00 pm to 7:09 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 022-090 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Henry Kissinger discuss the need for more aggressive military action in Vietnam to counter enemy supply movements and boost morale. Nixon expresses frustration with the current lack of concentrated force and instructs Kissinger to arrange a meeting with General John W. Vogt Jr. to deliver a stern directive regarding his new command. Additionally, Nixon orders an immediate escalation in naval engagement, directing the military to bypass restrictive operational boundaries and conduct heavy shelling and air strikes on supply depots like Dong Hoi to provide a necessary psychological shift in the conflict.
On April 5, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 7:09 pm and 7:12 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 022-091 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to facilitate an urgent outgoing call to Charles W. Colson. The interaction served exclusively as a logistical step to connect the President with his special counsel. No further substantive policy matters or decisions were discussed during this brief exchange.
On April 5, 1972, unknown person(s) and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 7:09 pm and 7:12 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 022-092 of the White House Tapes.
A brief, aborted telephone connection occurred between an unidentified caller and the White House operator. No substantive exchange of information took place, and the call was terminated immediately without reaching the intended party or the President. Consequently, no policy decisions or administrative actions resulted from this interaction.
On April 5, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Charles W. Colson talked on the telephone from 7:12 pm to 7:31 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 022-093 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Charles Colson discuss strategies for managing negative economic news, specifically an anticipated rise in the unemployment rate, by emphasizing positive job growth metrics and leveraging economic spokespeople like Herbert Stein and Marina Whitman. They also review the political handling of the ITT hearings, focusing on efforts to secure Senator James O. Eastland's cooperation to end the proceedings. Nixon directs Colson to ensure Republican leadership frame any continued hearings as a partisan "political inquisition" and filibuster to minimize political fallout.
On April 6, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 8:45 am and 8:58 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 704-002 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull to coordinate upcoming administrative schedules. The discussion focused on finalizing the arrangements for Henry Kissinger’s meeting with Soviet Ambassador Anatoliy Dobrynin and setting the timing for the President’s meeting with General John W. Vogt, Jr. No significant policy decisions were recorded during this brief administrative check-in.
On April 6, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 8:45 am and 8:58 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 704-001 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with Stephen B. Bull to discuss domestic political strategy and various administrative challenges. They focused on refining the administration's messaging on property taxes and tax reform, while criticizing the IRS for overly complicated withholding procedures that were negatively impacting public sentiment. Additionally, Nixon touched upon foreign policy risks, specifically the sensitivity of commenting on military operations in Southeast Asia, as he awaited further developments before committing to a public stance.
On April 6, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon, H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman, and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House from 8:58 am to 9:26 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 704-003 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman met to discuss political strategy for the 1972 election, focusing on leveraging economic issues and Catholic support to counter Democratic opponents following the Wisconsin primary. They analyzed the administrative failures surrounding IRS tax withholding complexities and discussed the necessity of framing property tax reform as a core Republican platform. Additionally, the President consulted with Haldeman on the risks of holding a press conference regarding the ongoing Vietnam conflict, emphasizing the need for caution based on the unpredictable military situation.
On April 6, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon, H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman, Henry A. Kissinger, and John W. Vogt, Jr. met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building from 9:26 am to 10:10 am. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 329-013 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with H.R. Haldeman, Henry Kissinger, and John Vogt to discuss the critical need for more aggressive and imaginative aerial military operations in Vietnam. Nixon emphasized the necessity of concentrating forces for maximum impact rather than routine bombing, explicitly charging Vogt with revitalizing the 7th Air Force's performance. Additionally, the President and Haldeman addressed public relations strategies, deciding to exert tighter control over the visual framing and media headlines of all presidential appearances.
On April 6, 1972, unknown person(s) and United States Secret Service agents met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 9:26 am and 11:59 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 704-004 of the White House Tapes.
A brief telephone exchange between a Secret Service agent and an unidentified individual serves as the primary content of this recording. The majority of the interaction is either unintelligible or restricted under federal statutes, preventing a substantive analysis of the dialogue. Consequently, no specific decisions, developments, or policy discussions can be discerned from the available audio.