13 conversations found
On May 13, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator talked on the telephone at Camp David at an unknown time between 8:56 am and 10:02 am. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 165-034 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon contacted the Camp David operator to initiate a follow-up telephone call to Press Secretary Ronald L. Ziegler. The brief interaction served as a logistical step to facilitate direct communication with his senior staff member. No substantive policy discussions occurred during this exchange with the operator.
On May 13, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon, Julie Nixon Eisenhower, and Camp David operator talked on the telephone at Camp David at 10:02 am. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 165-035 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon consulted with his daughter, Julie Nixon Eisenhower, while stationed at Camp David. Following their brief discussion, the President coordinated with a telephone operator regarding the expected arrival time of Press Secretary Ronald L. Ziegler. The conversation concluded with arrangements for Ziegler to place a follow-up call to the President once he reached his office.
On May 13, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Ronald L. Ziegler talked on the telephone at Camp David from 10:09 am to 10:20 am. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 165-036 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Press Secretary Ronald Ziegler consulted at Camp David to coordinate the administration's public relations strategy regarding ongoing press coverage of the Soviet summit and the Watergate scandal. They discussed promoting positive bipartisan cooperation on a new election commission while maintaining a firm, defensive narrative against damaging leaks, specifically regarding FBI wiretap files and allegations of CIA involvement. Nixon emphasized the need to frame his inquiries into intelligence activities as logical and routine, while Ziegler confirmed that the White House had successfully countered misleading reports concerning the President's past communications with L. Patrick Gray.
On May 13, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator talked on the telephone at Camp David at an unknown time between 10:20 am and 10:21 am. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 165-037 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon contacted the Camp David operator to facilitate an outgoing telephone call to his Chief of Staff, H.R. Haldeman. This brief interaction served as an administrative request to establish communication with a key advisor. No substantive policy matters were discussed during this connection attempt.
On May 13, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman talked on the telephone at Camp David from 10:21 am to 10:39 am. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 165-038 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman consulted on the administration's strategy for responding to the intensifying Watergate investigation and the looming Senate hearings. They discussed the complexities of invoking executive privilege to protect presidential papers and testimony, specifically concerning meetings involving John Ehrlichman, H. R. Haldeman, and CIA Director Richard Helms. Nixon urged Haldeman to maintain a defiant stance, emphasizing the need to frame their past actions as a legitimate attempt to protect the CIA from being unfairly implicated in the scandal.
On May 13, 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 10:48 am. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 165-039 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon initiated a brief administrative call via the Camp David operator to establish a connection with Alexander M. Haig, Jr. The primary purpose of the communication was to facilitate a direct conversation between the President and his Chief of Staff. No substantive policy matters or political discussions occurred during this exchange, which served solely as a logistical bridge to initiate a follow-up conversation.
On May 13, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Alexander M. Haig, Jr. talked on the telephone at Camp David from 10:48 am to 11:10 am. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 165-040 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Alexander Haig discuss strategic responses to the Watergate scandal, focusing on managing public perception and protecting administration documents. They address the controversy surrounding Central Intelligence Agency involvement, the potential risks of disclosing "memcons" (memoranda of conversation), and the necessity of maintaining a unified front among staff and foreign diplomats. Additionally, Nixon proposes a new commission on election reform as a distraction to shift media focus away from the ongoing investigations.
On May 13, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator talked on the telephone at Camp David at an unknown time between 11:10 am and 11:36 am. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 165-041 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon initiated a telephone call to the Camp David operator to request a connection to speechwriter Raymond K. Price, Jr. This brief interaction served as a functional logistical step to facilitate direct communication with a key member of his staff. No substantive policy matters were discussed during this request.
On May 13, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Raymond K. Price, Jr. talked on the telephone at Camp David from 11:36 am to 12:04 pm. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 165-042 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and aide Raymond K. Price, Jr. discussed the development of a forthcoming message to Congress regarding campaign finance and practice reform. Nixon proposed establishing a bipartisan commission to examine election irregularities, including campaign spending, organizational contributions, and violent campaign demonstrations, while also suggesting structural reforms like four-year terms for House members. The President decided to meet with congressional leaders on Tuesday to solicit their input before finalizing and delivering the message on Wednesday to demonstrate a bipartisan approach.
On May 13, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator talked on the telephone at Camp David at an unknown time between 12:04 pm and 4:11 pm. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 166-001 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon initiated a brief telephone call to his personal secretary, Rose Mary Woods, through the Camp David operator. The exchange served as a functional administrative request to facilitate communication with his staff. No substantive policy matters or major political decisions were recorded during this brief connection.
On May 13, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Rose Mary Woods talked on the telephone at Camp David from 4:11 pm to 4:16 pm. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 166-002 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and his secretary Rose Mary Woods discussed administrative matters, staff assignments, and the administration's political strategy during the Watergate crisis. Nixon directed Woods to initiate a project of making 15 to 20 appreciation calls daily to political supporters to bolster morale and counter negative media coverage. The two also exchanged views on the perceived conspiracy by the press, Congress, and political opponents to undermine the presidency.
On May 13, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator talked on the telephone at Camp David at an unknown time between 4:16 pm and 4:21 pm. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 166-003 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon requested that the Camp David operator attempt to place a telephone call to Congressman Joe D. Waggonner, Jr. of Louisiana. Nixon specified that the operator should not disturb the Congressman if he was unavailable, expressing his intent to postpone the outreach until the following day if necessary. The brief exchange served as a logistical arrangement to facilitate a direct communication between the President and the Representative.
On May 13, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Joe D. Waggonner, Jr. talked on the telephone at Camp David from 4:21 pm to 4:30 pm. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 166-004 of the White House Tapes.
President Richard Nixon and Representative Joe D. Waggonner, Jr. discussed the mounting political pressures of the Watergate scandal and ongoing challenges in Congress. Waggonner expressed his loyalty and support for the administration, while Nixon criticized the media, the Senate hearings, and the legal treatment of figures like Daniel Ellsberg. The two men also reviewed legislative strategy regarding Cambodia, agreed on the importance of demanding an accounting for MIAs in Indochina, and expressed optimism about the President’s ability to overcome the current political crisis.