25 conversations found
On May 25, 1973, Tricia Nixon Cox, White House operator, and President Richard M. Nixon talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 12:17 am and 12:57 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 039-013 of the White House Tapes.
Tricia Nixon Cox contacts a White House operator to facilitate an urgent request from President Richard M. Nixon to speak with General Alexander M. Haig, Jr. The brief communication serves primarily to connect the President with his Chief of Staff during the late-night hours. The interaction highlights the administrative process utilized by the President to secure immediate consultations with key advisors.
On May 25, 1973, Tricia Nixon Cox, White House operator, and President Richard M. Nixon talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 12:17 am and 12:57 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 039-012 of the White House Tapes.
Tricia Nixon Cox initiated a telephone call through the White House operator to contact Paul W. Keyes, with President Nixon present in the background. The brief exchange focused solely on facilitating this connection. No further policy or political decisions were recorded during the interaction.
On May 25, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and unknown person(s) talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 12:17 am and 12:57 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 039-144 of the White House Tapes.
The President engaged in an unidentified late-night telephone call while background music and voices were audible on the line. Due to the lack of an available transcript and the presence of ambient noise, the specific purpose and content of the exchange remain unknown. No substantive policy decisions or developments can be verified from the recording.
On May 25, 1973, White House operator, Tricia Nixon Cox, and Paul W. Keyes talked on the telephone from 12:57 am to 12:58 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 039-014 of the White House Tapes.
Tricia Nixon Cox and Paul W. Keyes spoke by telephone while the President was present in the Lincoln Sitting Room. The participants discussed the recent dinner for former prisoners of war, with Keyes and Cox exchanging mutual praise for the success of the event. The brief conversation centered on their satisfaction with the evening's emotional resonance, specifically noting the positive reaction from attendees like John Wayne.
On May 25, 1973, White House operator, Tricia Nixon Cox, President Richard M. Nixon, Alexander M. Haig, Jr., and Julie Nixon Eisenhower talked on the telephone from 12:58 am to 1:25 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 039-016 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Alexander Haig discuss the success of a recent White House dinner honoring former prisoners of war (POWs), using the event to contrast the genuine patriotism of the attendees with the negativity of the press. Despite the positive morale boost, Nixon expresses significant anxiety regarding the intensifying Watergate scandal and the potential for congressional opponents to force his resignation or obstruct his foreign policy agenda. Haig urges the President to maintain his resolve, arguing that the administration has already weathered the worst of the crisis and that support from key constituencies remains strong.
On May 25, 1973, Tricia Nixon Cox, White House operator, and President Richard M. Nixon talked on the telephone at 12:58 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 039-015 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Tricia Nixon Cox spoke via telephone to coordinate the inclusion of Paul W. Keyes on an upcoming flight. Tricia requested the White House operator's assistance in locating and inviting Keyes to join the President's party. The operator acknowledged the request and committed to attempting to secure his presence for the trip.
On May 25, 1973, White House operator, President Richard M. Nixon, and Paul W. Keyes talked on the telephone from 1:25 am to 1:27 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 039-017 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and television producer Paul W. Keyes discuss the success of a recent dinner honoring former prisoners of war (POWs). Keyes highlights the positive emotional impact of the event and the favorable television coverage received by the President, contrasting it with previous events. They briefly address minor concerns regarding performer Joey Heatherton’s attire and conclude by lamenting that Watergate-related news coverage might overshadow the broadcast of the POW event.
On May 25, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon, White House operator, and Tricia Nixon Cox talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 1:27 am and 1:39 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 039-018 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon initiated a late-night telephone call to coordinate plans regarding an upcoming event honoring former prisoners of war (POWs). He sought assistance from an operator to connect with his daughter, Tricia Nixon Cox, and requested a subsequent call to Press Secretary Ronald L. Ziegler. The conversation centered on the logistical arrangements for the POW reception and the management of executive communications.
On May 25, 1973, White House operator, Julie Nixon Eisenhower, Ronald L. Ziegler, President Richard M. Nixon, and Tricia Nixon Cox talked on the telephone from 1:39 am to 1:43 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 039-019 of the White House Tapes.
Julie Nixon Eisenhower contacted Press Secretary Ronald L. Ziegler to gauge media sentiment following a dinner honoring former prisoners of war, with President Nixon and Tricia Nixon Cox present for the discussion. They reviewed the positive press coverage surrounding the President’s speech, specifically focusing on the favorable reaction to his remarks on December 1972 bombing operations and national security. Ziegler confirmed that the event received strong television coverage and effectively portrayed the President’s interactions with the attendees.
On May 25, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon, Vice President Spiro T. Agnew, and Cabinet officers and staffers, including [David] Kenneth Rush, George P. Shultz, Elliot L. Richardson, Rogers C. B. Morton, Earl L. Butz, Frederick B. Dent, Peter J. Brennan, Caspar W. ("Cap") Weinberger, James T. Lynn, Claude S. Brinegar, Roy L. Ash, Anne L. Armstrong, John A. Scali, Dr. James R. Schlesinger, George H. W. Bush, Herbert Stein, John B. Connally, Gen. Alexander M. Haig, Jr., Henry A. Kissinger, Peter M. Flanigan, William E. Timmons, Herbert G. Klein, Ronald L. Ziegler, Gen. Brent G. Scowcroft, Leonard Garment, Raymond K. Price, Jr., David R. Gergen, David N. Parker, Frederic V. Malek, and the White House photographer, met in the Cabinet Room of the White House at an unknown time between 9:41 am and 11:59 pm. The Cabinet Room taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 124-002 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Vice President Agnew met with the Cabinet and senior staff to discuss major foreign and domestic policy priorities and internal administration management. The discussion centered on upcoming diplomatic summits with Leonid Brezhnev and Georges Pompidou, negotiations with North Vietnam regarding the ceasefire, and economic challenges including inflation and energy policy. Additionally, General Alexander Haig briefed the Cabinet on the administration's efforts to stabilize internal governance, improve relations with Congress, and manage the ongoing political fallout from the Watergate scandal.
On May 25, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 9:41 am and 9:50 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 928-001 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and aide Stephen B. Bull reviewed the President's upcoming schedule, focusing on coordination with Republican congressional leadership, briefings with Henry Kissinger and William Rogers, and various meetings with media and advocacy groups. They discussed the logistics for specific events, including the reception for financial writers and the presentation of a flag by Lt. Col. John Dramesi. The discussion also touched upon personal family travel plans and the television coverage of a recent POW dinner produced by Paul Keyes.
On May 25, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Ronald L. Ziegler met in the Oval Office of the White House from 9:50 am to 10:10 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 928-002 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Press Secretary Ronald Ziegler met to discuss the administration's public relations strategy, focusing on countering unfavorable media coverage regarding the Watergate scandal and upcoming appearances by administration officials before the Ervin Committee. Nixon expressed frustration with the committee's procedural lack of due process, comparing its hearings to an "inquisition" and "assassination of character," while Ziegler provided updates on press reaction to the President's recent statements. They agreed to maintain a low-key, routine response to current press inquiries while preparing for a more aggressive, public pushback after the President's return from an upcoming trip to Iceland.
On May 25, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Alexander M. Haig, Jr. met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 10:10 am and 10:24 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 928-003 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Alexander Haig met to discuss the positive public reception of a recent dinner honoring returning prisoners of war (POWs), noting how the event helped frame the administration's stance on national security. The two men reviewed the favorable reactions from both attendees and celebrities, as well as the event's television coverage. Additionally, they briefly addressed personnel and logistical matters, including Haig’s upcoming travel to Florida and the potential role of Bryce Harlow as a White House advisor while navigating concerns regarding conflicts of interest.
On May 25, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 10:10 am and 10:24 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 039-020 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon initiates a request through the White House operator to contact Senator John C. Stennis. The brief exchange serves as a logistical step to facilitate direct communication with the Senator. No further substantive policy matters or decisions are discussed during this specific call.
On May 25, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon, Stephen B. Bull, Henry A. Kissinger, White House operator, and unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 10:10 am and 10:44 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 928-006 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Henry Kissinger met to discuss the administration's foreign policy challenges, specifically the ongoing Vietnam peace negotiations, the upcoming summit with France's President Pompidou, and the status of a potential nuclear war prevention treaty with the Soviet Union. Amid these international efforts, they addressed the mounting domestic political pressure from Watergate, characterizing the scandal as a politically motivated assault by liberals and the media intended to undermine the President's authority. Nixon and Kissinger agreed on the necessity of maintaining strict secrecy in diplomacy and decided that the President should adopt a more aggressive public stance to regain control of the political narrative.
On May 25, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and White House operator met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 10:10 am and 10:24 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 928-004 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon held a brief exchange with a White House operator to facilitate an outgoing call. This interaction served a purely administrative function to connect the President with an external party. No substantive policy discussions or significant political decisions occurred during this brief communication.
On May 25, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 10:10 am and 10:24 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 928-005 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with an unidentified individual in the Oval Office to briefly discuss his official schedule. The conversation included a specific reference to an upcoming meeting with National Security Advisor Henry Kissinger. No other substantive policy decisions or developments were captured during this short interaction.
On May 25, 1973, White House operator and President Richard M. Nixon talked on the telephone at 10:26 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 039-021 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon consulted with a White House operator regarding the availability of Senator John C. Stennis, who was currently traveling to Mississippi. Upon learning of the Senator's location, the President decided to postpone his outreach. Nixon concluded the brief exchange by stating he would attempt to contact Senator Stennis the following day.
On May 25, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon, Lt. Col. John A. Dramesi, Adriana Dramesi, Stephen B. Bull, White House photographer, and members of the press met in the Oval Office of the White House from 10:45 am to 10:50 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 928-007 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with Lt. Col. John A. Dramesi and his wife, Adriana, to honor the returned prisoner of war following a recent commemorative event. The discussion touched upon Dramesi’s experience in captivity, the positive national impact of the returning POWs, and the family’s military service history. The President presented the couple with various commemorative gifts and discussed future social engagements and potential military career paths for the Dramesis' children.
On May 25, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 10:50 am and 11:06 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 928-008 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with an unidentified individual in the Oval Office to coordinate logistics for an upcoming speech. The discussion focused on scheduling arrangements and the necessary preparations for the President's public remarks. No further substantive details regarding policy or strategy were recorded during this brief encounter.
On May 25, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Alexander M. Haig, Jr. met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 10:50 am and 11:06 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 928-009 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Alexander Haig coordinate the logistics for an upcoming Cabinet meeting to ensure the session is managed efficiently. Nixon directs Haig to arrange for the members to remain for a brief, additional period after the meeting concludes at noon. The discussion focuses primarily on scheduling protocol and ensuring the President has adequate time to address the group without feeling rushed.
On May 25, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 10:51 am and 11:06 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 928-011 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon held a brief meeting in the Oval Office with an unidentified individual to discuss his daily schedule. Due to the lack of audible or documented content beyond the meeting's existence, the specific details of the discussion remain unknown. The conversation concluded when both parties departed the office after approximately fifteen minutes.
On May 25, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 10:51 am and 11:06 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 928-010 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with an unidentified individual to coordinate the attendance of Henry Kissinger at an upcoming Cabinet meeting. The primary purpose of the brief interaction was to facilitate administrative preparations for Kissinger's presence. No substantive policy matters were recorded, as the discussion focused strictly on scheduling and logistical arrangements.
On May 25, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Elliot L. Richardson met in the Oval Office of the White House from 12:09 pm to 12:31 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 928-012 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with newly appointed Attorney General Elliot L. Richardson to discuss the administration of the Justice Department, personnel appointments, and the ongoing Watergate scandal. Nixon emphasized the importance of maintaining strict executive privilege regarding presidential papers while encouraging Richardson to take a proactive leadership role in national security and law enforcement issues. The two also addressed the necessity of curbing government leaks, which Nixon argued were damaging to sensitive foreign policy negotiations, including those involving the Soviet Union and China.
On May 25, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 12:35 pm and 12:39 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 928-013 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with an unidentified individual to coordinate the final logistics for an upcoming Cabinet meeting. The discussion focused on confirming that technical preparations, including audio and video equipment, were in place for the event. The parties confirmed that the Captain had already departed to the location to finalize the setup for the President's arrival.