27 conversations found
On April 19, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman met in the Oval Office of the White House from 9:03 am to 9:52 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 482-008 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and H.R. Haldeman discussed strategies to counter anti-war protests, specifically focusing on the involvement of Trotskyist groups within the movement and the perceived political opportunism of Representative Paul N. McCloskey, Jr. The President sought to leverage public support from traditional segments of the electorate, such as student groups and working-class supporters, while tasking staff with shaping media narratives to discredit the anti-war opposition. Additionally, they reviewed scheduling logistics for upcoming speeches and appearances designed to build enthusiasm among influential constituencies like the Chamber of Commerce and the Daughters of the American Revolution.
On April 19, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Alexander P. Butterfield met in the Oval Office of the White House from 9:52 am to 9:56 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 482-009 of the White House Tapes.
President Richard Nixon met with Alexander P. Butterfield in the Oval Office for a brief four-minute session. The primary purpose of the meeting was for the President to complete the signing of various administrative documents. No major policy discussions or significant political developments were recorded during this brief administrative encounter.
On April 19, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, Henry A. Kissinger, and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House from 9:58 am to 10:13 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 482-010 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Henry Kissinger met to discuss urgent foreign policy matters, specifically the status of Vietnam negotiations and ongoing relations with the Soviet Union and the People's Republic of China. Kissinger briefed the President on planned communications with Soviet Ambassador Anatoliy Dobrynin regarding the Vietnam conflict, while the two analyzed political fallout from domestic media coverage and recent anti-war demonstrations. Additionally, they reviewed poll data on the administration's Vietnam policy and discussed the political necessity of maintaining a firm stance against partisan criticism from Democrats.
On April 19, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman met in the Oval Office of the White House from 1:30 pm to 2:40 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 482-011 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and H.R. Haldeman met to coordinate logistics for upcoming political events, including the Republican Governors' Conference and the President's scheduled address to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. They discussed administrative personnel changes, specifically the mandated firing of a poorly performing official, and reviewed strategies for managing press relations and controlling media narratives. Additionally, the pair coordinated guest list protocols for Tricia Nixon’s wedding to maintain political decorum and addressed the optics surrounding public demonstrations and welfare policy.
On April 19, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 2:04 pm and 2:25 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 482-013 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with an unknown individual in the Oval Office to conduct brief official or personal business. The recording is primarily notable for documenting a request for coffee made by the President. No substantive policy discussions or significant political developments were captured during this brief exchange.
On April 19, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 2:04 pm and 2:25 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 482-012 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon held a private, undocumented meeting with an unidentified male visitor in the Oval Office. The lack of a transcript or meeting logs prevents a definitive determination of the discussion's subject matter or specific outcomes. The interaction remains a brief, unverified engagement within the broader context of the President's daily schedule.
On April 19, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, Stephen B. Bull, and Alexander P. Butterfield met in the Oval Office of the White House from 2:25 pm to 2:32 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 482-014 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with Stephen B. Bull and Alexander P. Butterfield to coordinate scheduling logistics and administrative briefings. The discussion centered on upcoming meetings with Republican senators, specifically regarding a planned session in the Executive Office Building the following day. Additionally, the group reviewed the status of Henry Kissinger’s schedule and relevant briefings involving John L. McClellan.
On April 19, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 2:32 pm and 2:50 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 482-015 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with his aide, Stephen B. Bull, in the Oval Office to discuss the scheduling of an unidentified individual. The brief session focused on logistical coordination regarding the President's calendar. No further specific developments or action items were documented in the available records for this interaction.
On April 19, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman, and Henry A. Kissinger met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 2:32 pm and 3:03 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 482-016 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon, H. R. Haldeman, and Henry Kissinger met to discuss political strategy, the administration's public image, and the challenges posed by entrenched liberal opposition within the federal bureaucracy and the media. The participants analyzed recent military developments in Vietnam and Laos, affirming that success on the battlefield—such as in Firebase 6—remains the most effective tool for neutralizing critics who prioritize ideological opposition over national interest. Nixon emphasized the necessity of a future purge of the federal government to dismantle the long-standing Democratic influence, particularly within the State Department and other agencies.
On April 19, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 3:03 pm and 3:04 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 002-001 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon instructed the White House operator to place an outgoing call to Deputy Attorney General Richard G. Kleindienst. This brief exchange served solely as an administrative coordination to facilitate direct communication between the President and the Department of Justice official. No policy matters or substantive discussions occurred during this connection.
On April 19, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, John D. Ehrlichman, and George P. Shultz met in the Oval Office of the White House from 3:03 pm to 3:34 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 482-017 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with John Ehrlichman and George Shultz to discuss aggressive strategies for managing the federal bureaucracy and suppressing unwanted antitrust litigation. Nixon issued a direct order to halt the Justice Department's antitrust proceedings against ITT, expressing frustration with Richard McLaren's pursuit of conglomerates and demanding personnel changes for those failing to follow administration directives. Additionally, the group reviewed legislative tactics for rural revenue sharing and considered methods for securing political cooperation on economic policy from key members of Congress.
On April 19, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Richard G. Kleindienst talked on the telephone from 3:04 pm to 3:09 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 002-002 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon directed Deputy Attorney General Richard G. Kleindienst to halt the Department of Justice's antitrust proceedings against IT&T. Nixon explicitly ordered that no legal brief be filed in the case and threatened to fire Assistant Attorney General Richard McLaren if he failed to comply with the directive to drop the matter. The conversation reflects Nixon's intense frustration with the Justice Department’s aggressive pursuit of conglomerates and his desire to personally dictate the administration's antitrust strategy.
On April 19, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House from 3:34 pm to 3:35 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 482-018 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Stephen B. Bull discussed the logistics and participant arrangements for an upcoming photo opportunity and press conference. Bull outlined instructions regarding the limited number of individuals permitted in the official photograph, specifically identifying the President, Senator Tom Huddleston, and Mrs. Dean. The President acknowledged these arrangements before concluding the brief planning session.
On April 19, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, Robert A. Taft, Jr., John E. Nidecker, Mrs. Preston Davie, Jeremiah Milbank, Jr., Ross Reid, Thomas W. Evans, Henry Catto, Mrs. Henry Catto, Adelaide M. Dempsey, Marion J. Epley, III, Robert L. Garner, Edward J. Gerrity, Jr., E. Frederic Morrow, Louis L. Rader, Richard M. Scaife, George M. Steinbrenner, III, Lewis L. Strauss, Arthur E. Summerfield, W. Allen Wallis, David K. ("Pat") Wilson, Marilyn Chelstrom, and White House photographer met in the Oval Office of the White House from 3:35 pm to 3:47 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 482-019 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with Senator Robert A. Taft, Jr. and representatives from the Robert A. Taft Institute of Government to formally accept an award and certificate honoring the late Senator Robert Taft, Sr. During his remarks, Nixon praised the elder Taft's dedication to the two-party system and his courageous defense of the Taft-Hartley Act during the 1950 campaign. Following the presentation, the President hosted the group for a photo session in the Rose Garden and presented them with presidential mementos.
On April 19, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 3:49 pm and 3:52 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 482-020 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with his aide, Stephen B. Bull, to review administrative logistics regarding upcoming appointments. The discussion focused on coordinating the President's schedule, specifically regarding a meeting with Senator John L. McClellan and staff members Kenneth E. BeLieu and Clark MacGregor. The brief exchange centered on finalizing these arrangements before Bull concluded the meeting.
On April 19, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman, and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House from 3:52 pm to 4:05 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 482-021 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman met to discuss strategies for exerting greater control over the federal bureaucracy and addressing perceived disloyalty within various agencies. The President emphasized his desire to "clean house" at the United Nations, specifically targeting associates of Charles W. Yost, and expressed frustration with Attorney General John Mitchell's reluctance to handle the ITT antitrust case and the resignation of Richard McLaren. Throughout the conversation, Nixon underscored the necessity of making public examples of officials to instill discipline across the administration, particularly as he prepared for the 1972 election cycle.
On April 19, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, John L. McClellan, Clark MacGregor, Kenneth E. BeLieu, and White House photographer met in the Oval Office of the White House from 4:07 pm to 4:53 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 482-022 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with Senator John L. McClellan, Clark MacGregor, and Kenneth E. BeLieu to discuss legislative priorities, national defense, and the President's political standing. The participants addressed concerns regarding U.S. military strength relative to the Soviet Union, the importance of maintaining nuclear deterrent credibility, and the economic necessity of supporting American industries like steel and aviation. Additionally, the President and Senator McClellan reviewed the progress of the Arkansas River navigation project and discussed pending appointments and committee activities within Congress.
On April 19, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman, Stephen B. Bull, and James D. Hodgson met in the Oval Office of the White House from 4:54 pm to 5:05 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 482-024 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and H.R. Haldeman discuss the necessity of adopting a more aggressive, partisan political strategy to defend against opposition, while critiquing staff members who favor compromise over confrontation. Nixon expresses a desire to remove disloyal administration officials and suggests using Vice President Agnew to publicly attack Senate critics. The meeting also covers logistical planning for upcoming events, including an appearance before the Daughters of the American Revolution and a meeting with AFL-CIO leadership.
On April 19, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House at 4:54 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 482-023 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon held a brief meeting in the Oval Office with an unidentified individual regarding his official daily schedule. The discussion concluded immediately upon the arrival of the visitor, lasting only a moment before the individual departed. No substantive policy matters or administrative decisions were captured in this brief exchange.
On April 19, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the executive council of the AFL-CIO Building and Construction Trades, including Charles D. Aquandro, Frank A. Bonadio, Harold J. Buoy, Edward F. Carlough, Peter Fosco, Robert A. Georgine, Maurice A. Hutcheson, Albert E. Hutchinson, John H. ("Jack") Lyons, Thomas F. Murphy, William Peitler, Charles H. Pillard, Joseph T. Power, S. Frank Raftery, Joseph P. Ricciarelli, Peter T. Shoeman, Louis Sherman, Hunter P. Wharton, Richard W. Williams, James D. Hodgson, Willie J. Usery, Jr., Henry A. Kissinger, Charles W. Colson, the White House photographers, and members of the press, met in the Cabinet Room of the White House from 5:05 pm to 6:03 pm. The Cabinet Room taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 054-001 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with the executive council of the AFL-CIO Building and Construction Trades Department to discuss the state of the construction industry, economic growth, and the administration's recent suspension of the Davis-Bacon Act. The discussion addressed concerns regarding job stability, the rising costs of land and construction, and the need for continued labor-management cooperation under the administration's new wage stabilization policies. Nixon emphasized his support for the trades and sought their partnership in fostering economic stability, while also pivoting to broader topics of national security, international defense commitments, and the strategic importance of U.S. economic and military strength in the global landscape.
On April 19, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Alexander M. Haig, Jr. met in the Oval Office of the White House from 6:09 pm to 6:11 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 482-025 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Alexander Haig discussed the Israeli proposal for a Suez Canal withdrawal, a diplomatic development encouraged by Henry Kissinger to secure a temporary period of stability in the Middle East. Haig expressed concern that the State Department might react negatively to the proposal's initial toughness, potentially leading to a premature rejection by the Egyptians. They concluded that the administration should allow the diplomatic process to play out for now, with the President reserving potential intervention with Israeli leadership for a later stage.
On April 19, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at 6:12 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 482-026 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon consulted with his aide Stephen B. Bull regarding the current whereabouts and activities of Charles W. Colson. The President specifically inquired whether Colson was still present at the White House and if he had completed his review of a particular file. This brief administrative inquiry served to coordinate staff movements and track the progress of ongoing research or document review tasks involving senior personnel.
On April 19, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, Manolo Sanchez, H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman, Charles W. Colson, and unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House from 6:12 pm to 6:32 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 482-027 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with H.R. Haldeman, Charles Colson, and other staff members to discuss political messaging strategies and the management of congressional relations. The group focused on fostering a more optimistic, disciplined tone among Republican supporters while strategizing ways to critique opposition figures like Senator Edmund Muskie. Additionally, they deliberated on media presentation tactics, specifically regarding public appearances with members of Congress and how to effectively highlight the administration's policy successes.
On April 19, 1971, United States Secret Service agents met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 6:32 pm and 9:24 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 482-028 of the White House Tapes.
Secret Service agents met in the Oval Office to coordinate logistical arrangements for the President’s upcoming schedule. The discussion focused on security and movement protocols related to the President's transit between the Executive Office Building and a scheduled appearance at the Daughters of the American Revolution event. These logistical preparations reflect the operational security oversight required for managing presidential public engagements.
On April 19, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 6:32 pm and 6:50 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 002-003 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon instructed the White House operator to place an outgoing call to Secretary of State William P. Rogers. The communication served solely as a logistical request to connect the President with his Secretary of State for an undisclosed discussion. No policy decisions or substantive conversations occurred during this brief administrative exchange.
On April 19, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and William P. Rogers talked on the telephone from 6:50 pm to 6:56 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 002-004 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Secretary of State William P. Rogers discuss a proposed diplomatic tour of the Middle East, which would follow Rogers' scheduled attendance at SEATO and CENTO meetings in London and Ankara. Nixon encourages the trip, noting its potential to shift media focus away from Vietnam and capitalize on invitations from Israel, Egypt, and Jordan. Additionally, the two touch upon labor relations, specifically regarding Nixon’s recent outreach to George Meany and building trades leaders, as well as the positive impact of the President's recent China initiative on public discourse.
On April 19, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 6:56 pm and 7:24 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 002-005 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon initiates a call to his Chief of Staff, H. R. Haldeman, by requesting assistance from the White House operator. The brief interaction serves as a logistical bridge to facilitate an immediate discussion between the President and his senior advisor. No substantive policy matters are addressed in this short administrative exchange.