22 conversations found
On April 13, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 1:30 pm and 2:00 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 329-028 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with his aide, Stephen B. Bull, to coordinate his daily agenda and logistical details regarding upcoming appointments. The discussion focused on scheduling arrangements for meetings with press photographer Oliver Atkins, First Lady Pat Nixon, and Lt. Gen. Vernon A. Walters. The pair finalized the sequence of these engagements to ensure the President's schedule remained organized throughout the afternoon.
On April 13, 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 1:30 pm and 2:00 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 329-027 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with his personal valet, Manolo Sanchez, in the Executive Office Building to request coffee. This brief interaction served a purely administrative and personal purpose, reflecting the standard operational relationship between the President and his staff. No policy-related discussions or significant historical developments occurred during this exchange.
On April 13, 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 1:30 pm and 2:00 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 329-029 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon consulted with his personal aide, Manolo Sanchez, regarding preparations for an upcoming trip to Canada. The discussion focused on logistical arrangements, specifically the President’s request to have Zosimo T. Monson provide dry footwear on the airplane to avoid the discomfort of damp shoes while walking on grass. No broader policy or administrative decisions were made during this brief encounter.
On April 13, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Henry A. Kissinger met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 1:30 pm and 2:00 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 329-031 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Henry Kissinger coordinated a schedule to convene a meeting with H.R. Haldeman and other staff members in the Executive Office Building. The conversation served primarily as an administrative bridge to facilitate the assembly of key advisors for a briefing or policy discussion. Nixon directed Kissinger to join him shortly, confirming the logistics for the group session.
On April 13, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 1:30 pm and 2:00 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 329-030 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon practiced his delivery of a formal address in French, focusing on the proper pronunciation of titles for various Canadian government officials. This rehearsal was in preparation for his official visit to Canada, where he would be delivering remarks before the Canadian Parliament. The session served as a linguistic drill to ensure he could correctly address the Speaker of the House of Commons, the Speaker of the Senate, and the Prime Minister.
On April 13, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon, H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman, Rose Mary Woods, Henry A. Kissinger, White House operator, Julie Nixon Eisenhower, Manolo Sanchez, and unknown person(s) met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 2:00 pm and 4:00 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 329-032 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with H. R. Haldeman and Henry Kissinger to coordinate the administration's response to the intensifying Vietnam War, focusing on military strategy and domestic political management. The President directed that military operations be intensified, specifically tasking naval and air commanders to take greater risks to break the stalemate, while simultaneously managing congressional and public opinion regarding the conflict. Kissinger briefed the President on secret diplomatic communications with Moscow aimed at securing a settlement, with Nixon emphasizing that the upcoming trip to the Soviet Union remained contingent upon meaningful progress regarding the war.
On April 13, 1972, the White House operator, H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman, President Richard M. Nixon, and Julie Nixon Eisenhower talked on the telephone from 2:56 pm to 2:57 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 022-122 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon speaks with his daughter, Julie Nixon Eisenhower, to confirm she received talking points regarding Vietnam that were intended for her and her sister, Tricia Nixon Cox. The conversation also includes a review of Julie's recent positive trip to Louisiana, where she observed a warm reception and a supportive speech by Congressman F. Edward Hebert. They discuss Hebert's criticism of the media for failing to report on military volunteers, as well as logistical arrangements for a future Ladies' Home Journal photo shoot.
On April 13, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 4:05 pm and 4:10 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 708-001 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull to address various administrative and scheduling matters, including the handling of a report from the White House Conference on Youth. The discussion touched upon the coordination of an executive branch response and the release of that document. Additionally, the President reviewed plans for an upcoming meeting, managed autograph requests, and discussed staffing transitions involving Rayburn D. Hanzlik and Robert H. Finch.
On April 13, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon, Michael A. Dively, Christiane Garcia, Alan Cameron, Stephen Hess, Kenneth R. Cole, Jr., Rayburn D. Hanzlik, Howard A. Cohen, Stephen B. Bull, White House photographer, and unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 4:10 pm and 4:28 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 708-002 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with leaders of the White House Conference on Youth, including Michael Dively and Stephen Hess, to discuss their ongoing efforts and the federal government's response to the conference's recommendations. The participants reviewed the distribution of demonstration grants and discussed strategies for ensuring their policy concerns gained traction within the upcoming Republican and Democratic party platforms. Nixon encouraged the group to present their proposals to platform committees to maximize publicity and influence, drawing on his own past experiences with such committees.
On April 13, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon, Stephen Hess, Elena (Shayne) Hess, Charles P. Hess, Kenneth R. Cole, Jr., Stephen B. Bull, and White House photographer met in the Oval Office of the White House from 4:28 pm to 4:31 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 708-003 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon hosted Stephen Hess and his family in the Oval Office for a brief, informal meeting. The discussion focused on pleasantries, the exchange of presidential gifts, and photographs of the Hess children. Nixon also shared personal reflections with the children regarding the value of travel, the importance of experiencing the world while young, and anecdotes concerning his recent outreach to China.
On April 13, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House at 4:31 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 708-005 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon held a brief, undocumented meeting in the Oval Office with one or more unidentified individuals. Due to the lack of available transcripts or descriptive logs, the specific topics, decisions, and outcomes of this discussion remain unverified. This recording serves as a historical record of an private interaction within the Nixon administration that lacks accompanying contextual detail.
On April 13, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon, Frank DeMarco, Jr., and John W. Dean, III met in the Oval Office of the White House from 4:31 pm to 4:34 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 708-006 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with his attorney Frank DeMarco, Jr. and White House Counsel John W. Dean, III to finalize personal tax-related matters. The participants discussed the closure of specific financial or legal business, with DeMarco expressing relief upon the conclusion of the affair. No further substantive policy matters were recorded during this brief encounter.
On April 13, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at 4:31 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 708-004 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with Stephen B. Bull to coordinate administrative details regarding his upcoming schedule and the handling of a specific briefcase. The discussion focused on finalizing arrangements for a scheduled meeting involving Frank DeMarco, Jr. and John W. Dean III. No major policy decisions were reached, as the brief interaction served primarily to manage the President's immediate agenda and logistical tasking.
On April 13, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 4:34 pm and 4:37 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 708-007 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon utilized this session to rehearse portions of an upcoming speech in French ahead of his diplomatic visit to Canada. The brief meeting focused exclusively on linguistic preparation for the international trip. No substantive policy matters or broader political strategies were addressed during this practice session.
On April 13, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 4:34 pm and 4:37 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 708-008 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon utilized this session to rehearse the French-language opening remarks for his upcoming diplomatic visit to Canada. He focused specifically on refining his greetings upon arrival in Ottawa. The President confirmed a minor edit by removing a specific sentence from his prepared speech text.
On April 13, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon, Rose Mary Woods, Henry A. Kissinger, and the White House operator met in the Oval Office of the White House from 4:37 pm to 4:46 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 708-009 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon, Rose Mary Woods, and Henry Kissinger met to finalize the President's upcoming speech for his trip to Canada and coordinate congressional relations. Following Woods's departure, Kissinger briefed the President on securing public and congressional support for the war in Vietnam, specifically regarding the efforts of Representatives F. Edward Hebert, George H. Mahon, and John C. Stennis. The discussion focused heavily on the strategic necessity of upcoming air strikes against petroleum, oil, and lubricant (POL) dumps in Haiphong, with Kissinger detailing operational plans and the perceived effectiveness of previous military actions in Laos and Cambodia.
On April 13, 1972, Henry A. Kissinger and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 4:38 pm and 4:46 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 022-123 of the White House Tapes.
Henry Kissinger contacted the White House operator to facilitate an urgent telephone connection with Secretary of State William P. Rogers. This brief administrative interaction served as the necessary step to bridge communication between the National Security Advisor and the State Department. The conversation was limited to initiating this official contact for subsequent high-level discussion.
On April 13, 1972, Henry A. Kissinger and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 4:38 pm and 4:46 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 022-124 of the White House Tapes.
Henry Kissinger consulted with the White House operator to coordinate communication with Secretary of State William P. Rogers regarding his travel schedule. The brief exchange focused on confirming Rogers’s transit status and arrival at the airport to ensure Kissinger could reach him via telephone while he was aboard the aircraft. Kissinger concluded the call by deciding to initiate direct contact once Rogers was positioned on his flight.
On April 13, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 4:46 pm and 4:47 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 708-010 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull in the Oval Office to coordinate the arrival of Lieutenant General Vernon A. Walters. The brief interaction served primarily to facilitate the logistical arrangements for the General's visit. No further substantive policy matters were recorded during this session.
On April 13, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon met in the Oval Office of the White House at 4:47 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 708-011 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon utilized this session to rehearse French-language segments for his upcoming address before the Canadian Parliament. The discussion involved a review of his intended remarks and a brief assessment of his oratorical performance in previous international engagements. No major policy decisions were made, as the primary focus remained on refining the linguistic delivery of his speech.
On April 13, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon, Vernon A. Walters, Rose Mary Woods, and Alexander P. Butterfield met in the Oval Office of the White House from 4:47 pm to 4:59 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 708-012 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with Lt. Gen. Vernon A. Walters to receive coaching and practice the pronunciation of French phrases for an upcoming address to the Canadian Parliament. The session involved detailed linguistic drills, with Rose Mary Woods assisting in the logistics of the speech drafts and Alexander P. Butterfield briefly joining to deliver documents. The discussion also touched upon ongoing military concerns in Vietnam, including North Vietnamese movements and the status of diplomatic efforts.
On April 13, 1972, United States Secret Service agents met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 5:05 pm and 11:59 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 708-013 of the White House Tapes.
Secret Service agents met in the Oval Office to conduct internal business or security coordination. Due to the withdrawal of the audio content for security or non-historical reasons, the specific nature of the discussions remains undocumented. No actionable policy decisions or substantive administrative developments are preserved in the historical record of this meeting.