4 conversations found
On May 20, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 12:00 am and 8:27 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 024-164 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to facilitate an urgent connection to his Special Counsel, Charles W. Colson. The call served purely as a logistical request to bridge communication between the President and a key aide. No further substantive discussion took place during this brief administrative interaction.
On May 20, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Charles W. Colson talked on the telephone from 8:27 am to 8:33 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 024-165 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon directed Charles Colson to maintain daily coordination with Alexander Haig to manage the public relations strategy surrounding the Vietnam War. The President emphasized the need to leak confidential reports regarding North Vietnamese morale to the press without revealing their origin to bolster support for South Vietnamese efforts. Additionally, the pair discussed upcoming publicity for the President's Soviet trip and plans for his visit with George Wallace.
On May 20, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 8:33 am and 8:35 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 024-166 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to facilitate a telephone call to Marjorie P. Acker. This brief administrative interaction served as a direct request for operator assistance to connect the President with a specific individual. No further policy or substantive matters were discussed during this brief exchange.
On May 20, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Marjorie P. Acker talked on the telephone from 8:35 am to 8:36 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 024-167 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon instructs Marjorie P. Acker to organize and formalize a memorandum regarding key administration figures and advisors, including Barry Goldwater, Thomas Moorer, Kenneth Rush, Spiro Agnew, and Edward Teller. The President emphasizes highlighting the importance of these individuals' roles and their alignment with administration goals. Additionally, Nixon requests that efforts be made to bring physicist Edward Teller back for further consultation.