25 conversations found
On May 12, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator talked on the telephone at Camp David at an unknown time between 10:05 am and 10:11 am. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 165-009 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon contacted the Camp David operator to facilitate an outgoing telephone call to White House Chief of Staff Alexander M. Haig, Jr. The brief exchange served as a logistical step to establish communication between the President and his staff. No substantive policy matters were discussed during this connection process.
On May 12, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Alexander M. Haig, Jr. talked on the telephone at Camp David from 10:11 am to 10:49 am. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 165-010 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Alexander Haig held a strategic meeting to manage the fallout from the Watergate scandal, specifically focusing on press narratives, the handling of sensitive CIA memoranda, and the upcoming testimony of administration officials. They discussed coordinating with figures like L. Patrick Gray and CIA officials to emphasize that the President had directed forceful investigations into potential intelligence leaks, rather than attempting a cover-up. The conversation centered on maintaining a firm stance on national security grounds regarding the custody of sensitive documents while countering unfavorable media interpretations of the President's past directives.
On May 12, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator talked on the telephone at Camp David at an unknown time between 10:49 am and 11:50 am. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 165-011 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon contacted the Camp David operator to facilitate an urgent telephone connection with Roy L. Ash, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget. This brief communication served solely as a logistical request to initiate an official call between the two men. No substantive policy matters or further details were discussed during this exchange.
On May 12, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Roy L. Ash talked on the telephone at Camp David from 11:50 am to 11:56 am. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 165-012 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Roy Ash discussed the administration's economic policy, specifically affirming their rejection of a price freeze despite pressure from some advisors. They also coordinated cabinet management strategies, with Nixon tasking Ash to reassure Caspar Weinberger regarding his continued importance as a key domestic counselor. Finally, the President reflected on the recent, painful resignations of H.R. Haldeman and John Ehrlichman, reiterating that these departures were necessary steps for the administration to move past the Watergate scandal.
On May 12, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator talked on the telephone at Camp David at an unknown time between 11:56 am and 11:58 am. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 165-013 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon requested that the Camp David operator connect him via telephone to Roy L. Ash, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget. The brief exchange served as a logistical step to facilitate direct communication between the President and his budget chief. No substantive policy discussions occurred during this administrative interaction.
On May 12, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Roy L. Ash talked on the telephone at Camp David from 11:58 am to 12:00 pm. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 165-014 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon directed Office of Management and Budget Director Roy Ash to contact John B. Connally to solicit his advice and assistance on several administration priorities, including energy policy, export promotion, tax legislation, and wage and price controls. Nixon expressed concern over the political optics of Connally’s potential involvement in energy, given Connally’s known business interests in Soviet and Middle Eastern gas deals. Ash agreed to coordinate with Connally, acknowledging the need to balance utilizing Connally's expertise while insulating the administration from criticisms regarding his private sector ties.
On May 12, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Henry A. Kissinger talked on the telephone at Camp David from 12:22 pm to 12:30 pm. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 165-015 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Henry Kissinger discuss the fallout from Kissinger's recent press briefing regarding national security wiretaps and his access to intelligence reports during the Watergate scandal. Kissinger reviews the success of his briefing, which aimed to refocus public attention on the upcoming Soviet summit and Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (SALT), while Nixon emphasizes that the administration’s wiretap policies were authorized and less extensive than those of the Kennedy administration. The two conclude by agreeing that the administration should resist releasing a list of wiretapped individuals to protect innocent parties and maintain focus on key foreign policy objectives.
On May 12, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator talked on the telephone at Camp David at an unknown time between 12:30 pm and 12:31 pm. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 165-016 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon contacted the Camp David operator to facilitate a telephone connection with his Press Secretary, Ronald L. Ziegler. The brief exchange served as a routine administrative request to place an outgoing call. No substantive policy discussions or policy developments occurred during this brief interaction.
On May 12, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Ronald L. Ziegler talked on the telephone at Camp David from 12:31 pm to 12:36 pm. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 165-017 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Press Secretary Ronald Ziegler consulted on managing public relations regarding the Watergate investigation and upcoming foreign policy developments. The discussion focused on drafting a press statement or orchestrating a strategic leak to clarify Nixon’s limited interactions with L. Patrick Gray and to refute allegations of presidential involvement in a cover-up. Additionally, they coordinated efforts to bolster support for a proposed commission on election reform by involving Republican leadership, while noting that Henry Kissinger’s recent briefings on the Soviet summit were successfully overshadowing Watergate concerns in the news cycle.
On May 12, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator talked on the telephone at Camp David at an unknown time between 12:36 pm and 12:37 pm. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 165-018 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon contacted the Camp David operator to facilitate an outgoing call to White House Chief of Staff Alexander M. Haig, Jr. The brief exchange served as a routine administrative request to connect the President with his staff while he was working from the Camp David retreat. No substantive policy matters or decisions were discussed during this brief connection phase.
On May 12, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Alexander M. Haig, Jr. talked on the telephone at Camp David from 12:37 pm to 12:54 pm. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 165-019 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Alexander Haig discussed the legal and political risks surrounding sensitive memoranda of conversation (memcons) related to the Watergate investigation and potential CIA involvement. Concerned about potential leaks and forthcoming testimony from officials like James Schlesinger and Vernon Walters, Nixon insisted that these documents remain in White House possession to protect national security and the administration's legal standing. The two also coordinated a strategy for press secretary Ronald Ziegler to counter negative narratives by emphasizing past administrations' use of wiretaps and ensuring the administration's public stance on cooperation remains consistent.
On May 12, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator talked on the telephone at Camp David at an unknown time between 12:54 pm and 12:59 pm. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 165-020 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon requested that the Camp David operator connect him via telephone to White House Chief of Staff Alexander M. Haig, Jr. The brief exchange served solely as an administrative coordination to facilitate direct communication with Haig. No substantive policy matters or further developments were discussed during this short interaction.
On May 12, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Alexander M. Haig, Jr. talked on the telephone at Camp David from 12:59 pm to 1:03 pm. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 165-021 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Alexander Haig discuss legal strategy regarding the Watergate investigation, specifically focusing on John Dean’s role and his potential testimony. They review documentation of Dean's interactions with Lt. Gen. Vernon Walters, aiming to frame these as standard investigative procedures while distancing the President from Dean’s actions. The two conclude that J. Fred Buzhardt should consult with Richard Helms to assert national security privilege over specific records to limit their disclosure during the ongoing inquiry.
On May 12, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator talked on the telephone at Camp David at an unknown time between 1:03 pm and 2:04 pm. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 165-022 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon contacted the Camp David operator to request a telephone connection with Alexander M. Haig, Jr. The brief exchange served as a logistical step to facilitate direct communication between the President and his Chief of Staff. No policy discussions occurred during this transition, as the interaction focused solely on establishing the call.
On May 12, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Alexander M. Haig, Jr. talked on the telephone at Camp David from 2:04 pm to 2:10 pm. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 165-023 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Alexander Haig discussed administrative strategies for responding to the escalating Watergate scandal, specifically focusing on efforts to manage public perception and counter negative media coverage. The two reviewed press briefings given by Ronald Ziegler and strategized on how to engage political allies like John Stennis to influence legislative and public opinion. Additionally, the conversation addressed the importance of preventing the release of names linked to previous administration wiretaps, with the President asserting that such disclosures would be disastrous for innocent parties.
On May 12, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator talked on the telephone at Camp David at an unknown time between 2:10 pm and 2:11 pm. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 165-024 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon requested that the Camp David operator connect him via telephone to White House Chief of Staff Alexander M. Haig, Jr. The brief exchange served as a logistical coordination to initiate a conversation with his senior advisor. No substantive policy matters were discussed during this request for assistance.
On May 12, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Alexander M. Haig, Jr. talked on the telephone at Camp David from 2:11 pm to 2:13 pm. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 165-025 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Alexander Haig coordinate a public relations strategy regarding Louis Patrick Gray III's upcoming testimony and statements concerning the Watergate investigation. Nixon directs Haig to ensure Gray emphasizes that the President had instructed him to conduct a thorough and unrestricted investigation regardless of who it might implicate. The objective is to use this narrative to override damaging revelations surfacing from grand jury proceedings and congressional testimony.
On May 12, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator talked on the telephone at Camp David at an unknown time between 2:13 pm and 2:17 pm. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 165-026 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon contacted the Camp David operator to facilitate an outgoing telephone call to Press Secretary Ronald L. Ziegler. The brief interaction served purely as a request for telephonic assistance to connect the President with a member of his administration. No substantive policy discussions or administrative decisions occurred during this exchange.
On May 12, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Ronald L. Ziegler talked on the telephone at Camp David from 2:17 pm to 2:21 pm. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 165-027 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Press Secretary Ronald Ziegler discuss the administration's public relations strategy regarding Watergate-related media reports and allegations involving L. Patrick Gray III. Ziegler confirms he has briefed major news outlets to emphasize the President's commitment to a thorough investigation and to deny any White House participation in a cover-up. The two prioritize contacting Gray to coordinate testimony and prevent inconsistent statements, while also noting potential vulnerabilities regarding John W. Dean III.
On May 12, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator talked on the telephone at Camp David at an unknown time between 2:21 pm and 2:27 pm. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 165-028 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon utilized the Camp David operator to facilitate a telephone connection with his Chief of Staff, Alexander M. Haig, Jr. The exchange functioned solely as an administrative coordination point to bridge the President to his staff during his retreat. No substantive policy discussions or decisions were recorded during this brief logistical interaction.
On May 12, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Alexander M. Haig, Jr. talked on the telephone at Camp David from 2:27 pm to 2:35 pm. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 165-029 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Alexander Haig discuss the administration’s strategy regarding Watergate-related documents, specifically focusing on the handling of memoranda of conversation (memcons) and the containment of information held by Vernon Walters and Richard Helms. They emphasize the necessity of maintaining a unified stance that no such records exist or will be released, framing this as a critical protection of presidential papers under the guise of national security. Furthermore, they coordinate efforts to contact L. Patrick Gray for testimony and confirm the preparation of additional materials by Leonard Garment for review at Camp David.
On May 12, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator talked on the telephone at Camp David at an unknown time between 5:15 pm and 5:17 pm. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 165-030 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon initiated a brief telephone request to connect with Alexander M. Haig, Jr. via the Camp David operator. The exchange served primarily as a logistical step to facilitate direct communication with his Chief of Staff. No substantive policy matters were discussed during this brief administrative interaction.
On May 12, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon, Alexander M. Haig, Jr., and Ronald L. Ziegler talked on the telephone at Camp David from 5:17 pm to 5:47 pm. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 165-031 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon consulted with Alexander Haig and Ronald Ziegler to strategize on managing the political fallout from the ongoing Watergate investigation. The discussion focused on characterizing Nixon's past communications with L. Patrick Gray and his inquiries into potential CIA involvement as legitimate efforts to uncover the facts rather than as attempts to obstruct justice. They emphasized the need to frame these interactions through the lens of national security and asserted that the President had consistently ordered a thorough, high-level investigation. The group also discussed managing potential evidence, such as memoranda of conversation (memcons), and reinforcing the narrative that John Dean was the primary source of the administration's legal difficulties.
On May 12, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator talked on the telephone at Camp David at an unknown time between 5:47 pm and 6:48 pm. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 165-032 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon contacted the Camp David operator to facilitate a telephone connection with his Chief of Staff, Alexander M. Haig, Jr. The brief exchange served as a logistical step to initiate a direct line of communication between the President and his top advisor. No substantive policy matters were discussed during this specific interaction.
On May 12, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Alexander M. Haig, Jr. talked on the telephone at Camp David from 6:48 pm to 6:56 pm. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 165-033 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Alexander Haig discussed the ongoing Watergate investigation, focusing on managing the public and legal narrative surrounding H.R. Haldeman and John Ehrlichman. Nixon sought to convince Haig that interactions between his aides and the CIA were not a conspiratorial attempt to orchestrate a cover-up, but rather an effort to keep the CIA out of the investigation. The two men coordinated on strategies for upcoming grand jury testimony, specifically considering the use of executive privilege to protect Haldeman from potential perjury charges while emphasizing the need to ensure favorable, non-incriminating testimony from figures like Vernon Walters.