22 conversations found
On April 30, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Charles G. ("Bebe") Rebozo talked on the telephone at Camp David from 9:15 am to 9:17 am. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 164-040 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and close confidant Bebe Rebozo discuss the President's intense personal distress following the resignations of top aides H.R. Haldeman and John Ehrlichman amid the Watergate scandal. The two men reflect on the overwhelming public support Nixon has received, while the President contemplates the emotional toll of the situation and his upcoming televised address. To cope with the crisis, Nixon plans a brief retreat to Florida, arranging for Rebozo to join him after the broadcast to provide personal support.
On April 30, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator talked on the telephone at Camp David at an unknown time between 9:17 am and 10:20 am. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 164-041 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon initiated a brief telephone request through the Camp David operator to speak with his personal secretary, Rose Mary Woods. The primary purpose of the communication was to establish contact with his office during his stay at Camp David. No other substantive policy or political matters were discussed during this short administrative interaction.
On April 30, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Rose Mary Woods talked on the telephone at Camp David from 10:20 am to 10:21 am. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 164-042 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon instructed his personal secretary, Rose Mary Woods, to coordinate the preparation of a typed version of his upcoming Watergate address. Woods confirmed that she had already forwarded a draft to the President that was difficult to read, prompting Nixon to direct her to send the document to speechwriter Raymond K. Price, Jr. for transcription. This brief exchange highlights the urgent logistical efforts to finalize the text for the President's public statement regarding the unfolding scandal.
On April 30, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator talked on the telephone at Camp David at an unknown time between 10:21 am and 10:22 am. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 164-043 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon initiated a brief telephone request through the Camp David operator to be connected with White House Press Secretary Ronald L. Ziegler. The call served as a logistical step to facilitate direct communication with his press office. No further substantive policy discussions occurred during this brief exchange.
On April 30, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Ronald L. Ziegler talked on the telephone at Camp David at an unknown time between 10:22 am and 10:36 am. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 164-044 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Press Secretary Ronald Ziegler coordinate the public announcement of the resignations of H. R. Haldeman, John Ehrlichman, John Dean, and Richard Kleindienst amid the escalating Watergate scandal. They discuss the importance of maintaining a calm, confident tone for the President’s upcoming televised address and finalize logistical details, including the appointment of Elliot Richardson and the status of Leonard Garment as interim counsel. Additionally, Nixon expresses his need to step away from the White House for a brief period to recover, despite concerns regarding how the press might perceive such an absence.
On April 30, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator talked on the telephone at Camp David at an unknown time between 10:36 am and 10:37 am. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 164-045 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon contacted the Camp David operator to facilitate an outgoing telephone call. The brief exchange was limited to Nixon requesting to be connected with Stephen B. Bull. No further substantive policy or administrative matters were discussed during this request.
On April 30, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull talked on the telephone at Camp David from 10:37 am to 10:39 am. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 164-046 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Stephen B. Bull reviewed the presidential schedule for the remainder of the week to facilitate a potential trip to Florida. They discussed consolidating various congressional and policy meetings, including the Labor Management Advisory Board, to clear the President's calendar by Thursday noon. Nixon requested the inclusion of a short Cabinet meeting and a session with the White House staff before his departure.
On April 30, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator talked on the telephone at Camp David at an unknown time between 10:39 am and 10:42 am. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 164-047 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon contacted the Camp David operator to facilitate an official communication. He requested a telephone connection with his speechwriter, Raymond K. Price, Jr. No other substantive matters were discussed during this brief administrative exchange.
On April 30, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Raymond K. Price, Jr. talked on the telephone at Camp David at an unknown time between 10:42 am and 10:52 am. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 164-048 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and speechwriter Raymond Price discuss the drafting of a presidential address intended to respond to the Watergate scandal. Nixon emphasizes his desire for a conversational, sincere tone that accepts executive responsibility for his subordinates' actions while simultaneously asserting his determination to root out the truth. The two men also evaluate the appointment of Elliot Richardson as a critical move to restore public trust, agreeing that his reputation for integrity will effectively oversee the necessary investigations.
On April 30, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator talked on the telephone at Camp David at an unknown time between 10:52 am and 11:02 am. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 164-050 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon contacted the Camp David operator to facilitate an urgent communication with his aide, Stephen B. Bull. This brief administrative interaction served as a logistical step to bridge the President to his staff during his retreat. No substantive policy matters were discussed beyond the coordination of this internal request.
On April 30, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator talked on the telephone at Camp David at an unknown time between 10:52 am and 11:02 am. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 164-049 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon contacted the Camp David operator to place a telephone call to Secretary of State William P. Rogers. Upon learning that Rogers was currently testifying before a Senate committee, the President instructed the operator not to interrupt him. No further substantive business was conducted during this brief administrative exchange.
On April 30, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull talked on the telephone at Camp David from 11:02 am to 11:03 am. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 164-051 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon contacted Stephen B. Bull to monitor the progress of Press Secretary Ronald L. Ziegler’s current press briefing. Upon being informed that the briefing was underway, the President instructed Bull to have Ziegler call him immediately after the event concluded. This brief interaction served to maintain direct communication with his communications team during a period of intense public scrutiny.
On April 30, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator talked on the telephone at Camp David at an unknown time between 4:20 pm and 5:49 pm. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 164-053 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon contacted the Camp David operator to facilitate an outgoing call to Senator Barry Goldwater. This administrative communication served to establish a line of contact between the President and the Senator during a period of intense political pressure. No further substantive policy matters were discussed during this brief request.
On April 30, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator talked on the telephone at Camp David at 4:20 pm. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 164-052 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon instructed the Camp David operator to summon speechwriter Raymond K. Price, Jr. to the study table. This brief directive served to coordinate a meeting between the President and Price at the presidential retreat. The primary action item was the immediate logistics of bringing Price to the President's location for consultation.
On April 30, 1973, Camp David operator and President Richard M. Nixon talked on the telephone at Camp David at 5:49 pm. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 164-054 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon consulted with a Camp David operator to facilitate urgent communications with Press Secretary Ronald Ziegler and personal secretary Rose Mary Woods. The primary objective was to coordinate a response to a telegram sent by Senator Barry Goldwater, who was currently traveling to New Bedford, Massachusetts. Nixon directed the operator to ensure Goldwater’s staff was informed that he had personally returned the Senator’s call.
On April 30, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Ronald L. Ziegler talked on the telephone at Camp David from 5:50 pm to 5:51 pm. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 164-055 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Press Secretary Ronald Ziegler discuss the political fallout of the Watergate scandal and the emerging legislative reaction on Capitol Hill. Ziegler reports on positive outreach efforts with Senator James O. Eastland and confirms there have been no new developments regarding John W. Dean III, whom the President dismissively labels as a concern only until his future intentions are clear. The exchange concludes with Nixon requesting verification of the date of his most recent press conference.
On April 30, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Rose Mary Woods talked on the telephone at Camp David from 5:52 pm to 5:53 pm. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 164-056 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon contacted his personal secretary, Rose Mary Woods, to request a specific verification regarding his schedule. He tasked her with researching and confirming the exact date of his previous meeting with Thomas A. Pappas. Woods agreed to locate the information and report back to him via telephone.
On April 30, 1973, Ronald L. Ziegler and President Richard M. Nixon talked on the telephone at Camp David from 5:54 pm to 5:55 pm. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 164-057 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Press Secretary Ronald L. Ziegler held a brief telephone conversation to verify the specific date of the President’s previous press conference. Ziegler confirmed for the President that the event took place on March 15th. This exchange appears to be a routine administrative check to ensure the accuracy of the administration's public records.
On April 30, 1973, Rose Mary Woods and President Richard M. Nixon talked on the telephone at Camp David from 6:04 pm to 6:05 pm. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 164-058 of the White House Tapes.
Rose Mary Woods provides President Nixon with the specific date of a prior meeting he held with Thomas A. Pappas. This brief exchange serves to clarify the President's past scheduling details. No further actions or significant policy discussions occur during the call.
On April 30, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator talked on the telephone at Camp David at 6:11 pm. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 164-059 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon requested that the Camp David operator summon speechwriter and aide Raymond K. Price, Jr. to the study. This brief administrative contact facilitated an immediate meeting between the two men. No substantive policy discussions occurred during this exchange.
On April 30, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator talked on the telephone at Camp David at an unknown time between 6:11 pm and 6:50 pm. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 164-060 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon contacted the Camp David switchboard operator to facilitate a telephone connection with Stephen B. Bull. The brief communication served exclusively as a logistical request to initiate a call with a White House staffer. No substantive policy matters or historical developments were addressed during this exchange.
On April 30, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull talked on the telephone at Camp David from 6:50 pm to 6:51 pm. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 164-061 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon contacted Stephen B. Bull to coordinate his personal schedule at Camp David. He instructed Bull to arrange a 15-minute haircut with the barber for 7:00 pm. This brief exchange served solely to manage the President's immediate administrative and grooming requirements.