17 conversations found
Thelma C. ("Pat") (Ryan) Nixon, Camp David operator, and Lucy A. Winchester talked on the telephone at Camp David on an unknown date, sometime between 12:01 am on June 2, 1973 and 3:33 pm on June 3, 1973. The Camp David Study Desk taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 185-001 of the White House Tapes.
First Lady Pat Nixon and Lucy Winchester discussed the planning of an informal tea at the White House to honor Victoria Tolbert, wife of the President of Liberia. They reviewed a list of potential attendees, specifically aiming to balance the guest list with prominent American women and administration figures to avoid the appearance of a one-sided event. During the conversation, Nixon decided to remove Nikki Giovanni from the invitation list and directed Winchester to expedite the invitations via staff members.
On June 2, 1973, Camp David operator and President Richard M. Nixon talked on the telephone at Camp David at an unknown time between 9:56 am and 10:07 am. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 168-007 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon coordinated administrative communications while stationed at Camp David, requesting that the operator facilitate a return call from Press Secretary Ronald Ziegler upon his arrival at the White House. Additionally, the President initiated a request to speak with his daughter, Tricia Nixon Cox. This brief exchange reflects the ongoing management of internal staff scheduling and personal communications during the President's time away from the Oval Office.
On June 2, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Tricia Nixon Cox talked on the telephone at Camp David from 10:07 am to 10:11 am. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 168-008 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and his daughter, Tricia Nixon Cox, discussed the success of his recent diplomatic trip to Iceland and its role in advancing his "Year of Europe" policy, specifically noting productive meetings with French President Georges Pompidou. The conversation contrasted this international progress with the ongoing distractions of the Watergate scandal, which Nixon lamented dominated domestic press coverage. Tricia encouraged her father to maintain high-profile engagements, such as the upcoming visit by Soviet leader Leonid Brezhnev, to help shift public focus away from Watergate and alleviate political pressure.
On June 2, 1973, Camp David operator, President Richard M. Nixon, and Ronald L. Ziegler talked on the telephone at Camp David at an unknown time between 10:19 am and 10:29 am. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 168-009 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Press Secretary Ronald Ziegler discussed the positive media reception of Nixon’s recent trip to France and the administration's strategy regarding ongoing Watergate coverage. The conversation focused on a plan to counter political pressure by releasing data on FBI wiretaps authorized during the Kennedy and Johnson administrations to create a defensive narrative. Nixon emphasized the importance of aggressive tactics, instructing Ziegler to coordinate with Alexander Haig to formalize the release of this information and identify the names of any targeted newsmen.
On June 2, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator talked on the telephone at Camp David at an unknown time between 10:29 am and 10:54 am. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 168-010 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon contacted the Camp David operator to facilitate a telephone connection with H. R. “Bob” Haldeman. The exchange was strictly administrative, serving solely as a request to initiate communication with his former Chief of Staff. No further substantive policy matters or discussions were captured during this brief operational interaction.
On June 2, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman talked on the telephone at Camp David at an unknown time between 10:54 am and 11:13 am. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 168-011 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman discuss the political fallout and public perception of recent televised testimony regarding the Watergate scandal. Haldeman reviews his own recent testimony and that of John Ehrlichman, emphasizing their use of categorical denials and strategic framing of national security concerns to distance the President from the cover-up. They assess the tactics of the Ervin Committee, potential immunity for witnesses like John Dean, and the ongoing efforts by special prosecutor Archibald Cox to manage the investigation.
On June 2, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator talked on the telephone at Camp David at an unknown time between 10:54 am and 11:13 am. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 168-012 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon contacted the Camp David operator to facilitate an urgent telephone call to National Security Advisor Henry Kissinger. This brief administrative interaction served as a logistical bridge to connect the President with his primary foreign policy advisor. No substantive policy matters were discussed during this brief request.
On June 2, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Henry A. Kissinger talked on the telephone at Camp David from 11:13 am to 11:24 am. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 168-013 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Henry Kissinger discuss the favorable reception of Nixon's recent trip to Iceland, viewing it as a strategic success that elevates his stature and serves as a vital distraction from the ongoing Watergate scandal. Kissinger reports that the international press coverage is improving and that he plans to conduct background briefings to solidify the trip's accomplishments, particularly regarding the 'Year of Europe.' Meanwhile, Nixon characterizes the Watergate hearings as a partisan political fight and expresses confidence that the administration has weathered the worst of the fallout following the departures of H.R. Haldeman and John Ehrlichman. Additionally, the pair coordinates a media strategy for the upcoming announcement of a Vietnam agreement, ensuring they maximize positive publicity through simultaneous briefings with Congressional leaders.
On June 2, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator talked on the telephone at Camp David at an unknown time between 11:24 am and 11:38 am. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 168-014 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon contacted the Camp David operator to facilitate an outgoing telephone call to his former chief of staff, H. R. Haldeman. This brief administrative interaction served as the necessary logistical step to connect the President with his former aide. No further policy or strategic matters were discussed during this specific exchange.
On June 2, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman talked on the telephone at Camp David from 11:38 am to 11:39 am. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 168-015 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman briefly coordinate a potential outreach or follow-up with Hobart “Hobe” Lewis. Haldeman notes that Lewis is unavailable until the following evening, leading the President to suggest that Lewis contact him directly by telephone once he returns. No further immediate actions were required beyond this scheduling arrangement.
On June 2, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator talked on the telephone at Camp David at an unknown time between 11:39 am and 11:56 am. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 168-016 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 routine administrative request to initiate communication between the President and his top aide. No substantive policy discussions took place during this brief operator-assisted call.
On June 2, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Alexander M. Haig, Jr. talked on the telephone at Camp David at an unknown time between 11:56 am and 12:05 pm. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 168-017 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Alexander Haig met to coordinate White House strategy regarding ongoing political scandals, including the Watergate investigation and the Ervin Committee hearings. They discussed organizational changes to improve staff efficiency, the management of upcoming bipartisan congressional briefings, and efforts to uncover past wiretap records involving Robert F. Kennedy. Additionally, they strategized on how to counter potential indictments against top aides and discussed ways to dissuade political figures from publicly suggesting the President testify before the Senate committee.
On June 2, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator talked on the telephone at Camp David at 12:12 pm. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 168-018 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon contacted the Camp David operator to request a return call from Press Secretary Ronald L. Ziegler. The operator informed the President that Ziegler was currently in a meeting with General Alexander M. Haig, Jr. Nixon directed the operator to notify Ziegler’s secretary so that the Press Secretary could contact him immediately upon the conclusion of that meeting.
On June 2, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator talked on the telephone at Camp David at an unknown time between 12:12 pm and 12:29 pm. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 168-019 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon contacted the Camp David operator to initiate a telephone call to Charles W. Colson. This brief communication served solely as a logistical request to facilitate direct contact with a key political advisor. No substantive policy matters or further details were discussed during this exchange.
On June 2, 1973, Camp David operator and President Richard M. Nixon talked on the telephone at Camp David at 12:29 pm. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 168-020 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon instructed the Camp David operator to cease attempts to reach Charles W. Colson after the operator reported an inability to connect with him at his home or office. Nixon determined that further outreach was unnecessary at the time and opted to abandon the call for the moment. This brief exchange reflects the administrative management of the President's personal communications while he was working from Camp David.
On June 2, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator talked on the telephone at Camp David at an unknown time between 12:29 pm and 1:58 pm. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 168-021 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 initiate official communication. No other substantive policy matters or decisions were discussed during this interaction.
On June 2, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Ronald L. Ziegler talked on the telephone at Camp David from 1:58 pm to 2:05 pm. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 168-022 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Ronald Ziegler discuss a communications strategy to counter negative press coverage and leaks regarding the Watergate scandal. They evaluate the timing for releasing information about past wiretap records, hoping to identify potentially damaging precedents involving Robert F. Kennedy to deflect from current criticisms. The President affirms a 'moderate profile' strategy, agreeing with Ziegler that they should stop responding to individual leaks and instead rely on previous official denials, while also coordinating with congressional allies like Edward Gurney to challenge the Ervin Committee's proceedings.