29 conversations found
On June 3, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator talked on the telephone at Camp David at an unknown time between 10:00 am and 10:10 am. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 168-023 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 topics or policy discussions were addressed during this short operational call.
On June 3, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Ronald L. Ziegler talked on the telephone at Camp David at an unknown time between 10:10 am and 10:35 am. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 168-024 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Ronald Ziegler discussed the White House response to recent press leaks, likely emanating from prosecutors and the Ervin Committee, which alleged that John W. Dean had numerous meetings with the President regarding the Watergate cover-up. Nixon firmly denied the timeline of these allegations, asserting that his meetings with Dean regarding the cover-up did not begin until March 21, 1973. To address the situation, the participants planned to coordinate a strategy with White House staff, including Leonard Garment and J. Fred Buzhardt, and considered having Haldeman, Ehrlichman, and Colson issue public statements to defend the President's record.
On June 3, 1973, Camp David operator and President Richard M. Nixon talked on the telephone at Camp David at 10:35 am. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 168-026 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon received a brief status update from the Camp David operator regarding the current location of H. R. Haldeman. The operator informed the President that Haldeman had recently departed for church services. No further business was conducted during this brief administrative exchange.
On June 3, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator talked on the telephone at Camp David at 10:35 am. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 168-025 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon contacted the Camp David operator to facilitate a telephone connection with H. R. “Bob” Haldeman. The brief exchange served as a logistical request to initiate communication with the former White House Chief of Staff. No further substantive policy matters were discussed during this brief administrative interaction.
On June 3, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator talked on the telephone at Camp David at an unknown time between 10:35 am and 10:48 am. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 168-027 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon contacted the Camp David operator to initiate a telephone call to his former special counsel, Charles W. Colson. This brief administrative interaction served as a logistical step to facilitate communication between the President and Colson. No further discussion or substantive policy deliberations occurred during this short exchange.
On June 3, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Charles W. Colson talked on the telephone at Camp David from 10:48 am to 11:07 am. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 168-028 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Charles Colson discussed their strategy for countering damaging allegations made by John Dean, who had recently claimed to the press and prosecutors that Nixon was aware of the Watergate cover-up as early as early 1973. Both men dismissed Dean's claims as an attempt to leverage a deal for immunity, citing his lack of evidence and the President's preoccupation with foreign policy matters like Vietnam during that period. Nixon decided to move forward with exclusive interviews with Howard K. Smith and The New York Times to personally address the accusations and challenge the media's framing of the story.
On June 3, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator talked on the telephone at Camp David at an unknown time between 11:07 am and 11:51 am. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 168-029 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon contacted the Camp David operator to facilitate an outgoing telephone call. The brief administrative exchange focused on reaching Press Secretary Ronald L. Ziegler. No further substantive policy matters were discussed during this connection.
On June 3, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Ronald L. Ziegler talked on the telephone at Camp David at an unknown time between 11:51 am and 12:09 pm. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 168-030 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Ronald Ziegler discussed strategies for managing public and legal fallout following allegations from John W. Dean regarding the President's prior knowledge of the Watergate cover-up. They reviewed the timeline of Nixon's meetings with Dean to verify facts and establish a consistent defense, while weighing whether to utilize third-party surrogates to challenge Dean's credibility. The conversation concluded that the administration should avoid immediate direct confrontation with the press or Dean until they were fully prepared to neutralize his testimony or potential immunity bid.
On June 3, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator talked on the telephone at Camp David at an unknown time between 12:30 pm and 12:35 pm. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 168-031 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon initiated a brief communication with the Camp David operator to request a telephone connection with H.R. Haldeman. This administrative interaction highlights the routine logistical coordination required for the President to conduct official business while stationed at the retreat. No further substantive policy matters were discussed during this brief exchange.
On June 3, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman talked on the telephone at Camp David from 12:35 pm to 1:11 pm. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 168-032 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and H.R. Haldeman discuss the escalating Watergate-related leaks and allegations stemming from John Dean and his legal team, which they characterize as a public campaign to build immunity. The two focus on establishing a factual chronology of their past meetings with Dean to counter media narratives, specifically addressing allegations involving hush money and clemency. Nixon and Haldeman agree to prioritize a consistent, truthful defense while avoiding reactive public denials, with Haldeman tasked to document a formal timeline of events to prepare for future public scrutiny.
On June 3, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator talked on the telephone at Camp David at an unknown time between 1:11 pm and 1:24 pm. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 168-033 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 critical developments were addressed during this short interaction.
On June 3, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Ronald L. Ziegler talked on the telephone at Camp David from 1:24 pm to 1:36 pm. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 168-034 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Press Secretary Ronald Ziegler discuss the White House's public relations strategy regarding the escalating Watergate scandal and the ongoing efforts of John W. Dean III to leverage information for immunity. The President instructs his staff to avoid getting bogged down in daily rebuttals of Dean’s allegations, preferring to focus on substantive administration business and scheduled public appearances to project stability. Nixon directs H. R. Haldeman to compile a comprehensive chronology of events to clarify the President's lack of involvement in questionable activities, while Ziegler confirms the administration’s plan to delay public responses to avoid providing Dean with information that he could use in his testimony.
On June 3, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator talked on the telephone at Camp David at an unknown time between 2:55 pm and 3:12 pm. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 168-035 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon initiated a brief administrative contact with the Camp David operator to request a telephone connection. The primary purpose of the communication was to facilitate a conversation with White House Chief of Staff Alexander M. Haig, Jr. No substantive policy discussions occurred during this exchange.
On June 3, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Alexander M. Haig, Jr. talked on the telephone at Camp David from 3:12 pm to 3:27 pm. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 168-036 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Alexander Haig discuss the administration's strategic response to ongoing Watergate allegations and the public's waning interest in the scandal. They agree to refrain from a direct White House rebuttal to John Dean's claims, favoring instead a focus on positive policy achievements, such as new economic initiatives and key personnel appointments, to project stability. Nixon expresses confidence that the administration has moved past the threat of impeachment or resignation and emphasizes that maintaining a busy, productive agenda is the best way to ensure political survival.
On June 3, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator talked on the telephone at Camp David at an unknown time between 3:27 pm and 3:29 pm. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 168-037 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon contacted the Camp David operator to facilitate an outgoing call. The primary purpose of this brief communication was to request a connection to H.R. "Bob" Haldeman. No further substantive policy matters or official developments were addressed during this short exchange.
On June 3, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman talked on the telephone at Camp David from 3:29 pm to 3:30 pm. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 168-038 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and H.R. Haldeman coordinated a meeting to discuss the reconstruction of a Watergate event chronology. After briefly discussing weather conditions and a hand injury sustained by Haldeman, the two agreed to meet at 4:15 p.m. to review these sensitive materials. They ultimately decided to convene in the Lincoln Room to ensure the conversation regarding the timeline remained secure.
On June 3, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 4:14 pm and 6:07 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 039-036 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon initiates a brief request for the White House operator to connect him with Press Secretary Ronald L. Ziegler. The conversation serves strictly as an administrative directive to establish communication with his staff. No further substantive policy matters or tactical decisions are recorded during this exchange.
On June 3, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Ronald L. Ziegler talked on the telephone from 6:07 pm to 6:36 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 039-037 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Ronald Ziegler discussed strategies to counter allegations made by former White House counsel John W. Dean regarding the Watergate cover-up. They focused on discrediting Dean's credibility through planted media columns, preparing a speech for Vice President Agnew, and providing information to Congressional allies like Hugh Scott. Nixon adamantly refuted specific claims about the number of meetings and alleged orders, while they planned to have Alexander Haig secure and review Dean's files to assess his activities. Additionally, the pair coordinated a shift in Ziegler’s public role and communications responsibilities to mitigate the political impact of the ongoing scandal.
On June 3, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 6:36 pm and 6:40 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 039-038 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon initiates a routine request to the White House operator to be connected with Press Secretary Ronald L. Ziegler. The brief communication serves solely as a logistical directive to facilitate a telephone call between the President and his senior aide. No further substantive policy matters or decisions are discussed during this administrative exchange.
On June 3, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Ronald L. Ziegler talked on the telephone from 6:40 pm to 6:41 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 039-039 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon directs Press Secretary Ronald Ziegler to coordinate with Richard Moore regarding the details of past meetings involving John Dean. Nixon emphasizes that Moore’s participation in these discussions will serve to refute allegations that Dean was ordered to execute a cover-up. Ziegler confirms that he and J. Fred Buzhardt will meet with Moore to thoroughly review the record and establish a consistent narrative.
On June 3, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 6:41 pm and 6:47 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 039-040 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to facilitate an urgent communication with Alexander M. Haig, Jr. The brief exchange served exclusively as a procedural request to place a telephone call to the White House Chief of Staff. No further substantive policy or political discussions occurred during this brief operator-assisted connection.
On June 3, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 6:47 pm and 6:48 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 039-042 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon initiates a brief telephone request through the White House operator to be connected with Charles W. Colson. The call serves as a logistical bridge to facilitate direct communication with his former special counsel. No substantive policy matters or further developments are discussed during this brief exchange.
On June 3, 1973, White House operator and President Richard M. Nixon talked on the telephone at 6:47 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 039-041 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon received a brief update from the White House operator regarding the status of Alexander M. Haig, Jr., who was currently returning home. The operator offered to reach out to Haig at a restaurant, but the President declined the request. The exchange concluded without any further action or significant policy decisions.
On June 3, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 6:48 pm and 7:06 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 039-044 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to facilitate a telephone connection with Press Secretary Ronald L. Ziegler. The conversation was strictly administrative, serving solely as a request to initiate communication with a key staff member. No further policy or strategic matters were discussed during this brief exchange.
On June 3, 1973, White House operator and President Richard M. Nixon talked on the telephone at 6:48 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 039-043 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon received a brief update from the White House operator regarding a failed attempt to reach Charles W. Colson by telephone. The operator confirmed that Colson was not answering in his room, though she had left a message for him. No further substantive discussion or action was taken during this brief exchange.
On June 3, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Ronald L. Ziegler talked on the telephone from 7:06 pm to 7:09 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 039-045 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Ronald Ziegler discussed concerns regarding John W. Dean’s unauthorized access to and potential copying of sensitive presidential files. Nixon directed Ziegler to secure copies of all of Dean’s files and notes pertaining to their meetings from February 27, 1973, onward. Emphasizing his ownership of the documents, the President insisted that these materials be provided directly to him to prevent them from reaching other staffers like J. Fred Buzhardt or Leonard Garment.
On June 3, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 7:09 pm and 7:30 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 039-046 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon initiates a request through the White House operator to be connected with his Chief of Staff, Alexander M. Haig, Jr. The brief communication serves strictly as an administrative request to facilitate a direct telephone conversation between the two men. No substantive policy matters or tactical decisions were discussed during this exchange.
On June 3, 1973, White House operator, President Richard M. Nixon, and Alexander M. Haig, Jr. talked on the telephone from 7:30 pm to 7:34 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 039-047 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Alexander Haig discuss the ongoing efforts to secure an appointment for Melvin Laird, noting Laird’s reluctance and the administration's use of political leverage, including the potential influence of John Connally. The conversation then shifts to the Watergate scandal, specifically regarding John Dean's notes on his meetings with the President. Nixon expresses a desire to secure and personally review these notes to assess the extent of Dean's allegations and plan a strategic response, including potential involvement from Hugh Scott.
On June 3, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and White House operator talked on the telephone at 7:42 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 039-048 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to coordinate a phone call with his close friend, Charles G. “Bebe” Rebozo. The operator informed the President that Rebozo was currently in transit to Florida, prompting Nixon to request that Rebozo contact him upon his arrival. The brief exchange served purely as a scheduling coordination between the President and his associate.