5 conversations found
On May 17, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 6:37 pm and 7:29 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 003-053 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to place a telephone call to National Security Advisor Henry A. Kissinger. This brief administrative interaction served as a logistical step to facilitate direct communication between the President and his advisor. No further substantive discussion was recorded during this specific exchange.
On May 17, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Henry A. Kissinger talked on the telephone from 7:29 pm to 7:30 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 003-054 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Henry Kissinger coordinate a brief, informal meeting to take place in the Lincoln Sitting Room. The exchange serves primarily as a logistical check-in to confirm the location for their upcoming discussion. No substantive policy matters are addressed during this short administrative call.
On May 17, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 7:30 pm and 7:34 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 003-055 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon requested that the White House operator place a telephone call to John D. Ehrlichman. The interaction served as a logistical bridge to facilitate direct communication between the President and his Assistant for Domestic Affairs. No further policy discussions or substantive developments occurred during this brief exchange.
On May 17, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 7:34 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 003-056 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon consulted with the White House operator to determine the whereabouts of John D. Ehrlichman. The President confirmed he had already spoken with George P. Shultz regarding his inquiries. The exchange served as a brief administrative coordination effort to facilitate further executive communications.
On May 17, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and George P. Shultz talked on the telephone from 7:35 pm to 7:40 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 003-057 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and George Shultz discuss the immediate economic threat posed by a national railroad strike, specifically its potential to cripple the auto and steel industries if it persists beyond a few days. The administration is pushing for emergency Congressional legislation to force the Signalmen’s union back to work by July 1, while closely monitoring House hearings led by Harley Staggers. Nixon authorizes Shultz to pressure the union leadership directly if the legislative process stalls or if the strike threatens to create a prolonged economic shutdown.