18 conversations found
On June 17, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 8:00 pm and 8:10 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 005-119 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon consulted with the White House operator to coordinate urgent communications with key political allies. The operator facilitated a transition to Charles Colson, who was joined by Bryce Harlow, while also arranging a callback from Congressman Gerald Ford. This effort suggests a high-level coordination of legislative or political strategy involving senior staff and congressional leadership.
On June 17, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 8:00 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 005-118 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon instructed the White House operator to place a call to Congressman Gerald R. Ford. This brief exchange served as a logistical step to initiate direct communication between the President and the House Minority Leader. No further substantive discussion took place during this specific segment of the recording.
On June 17, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Charles W. Colson talked on the telephone from 8:10 pm to 8:11 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 005-120 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Charles Colson discuss efforts to coordinate outreach to former President Lyndon B. Johnson and Walt W. Rostow, facilitated by Bryce Harlow. The primary objective is to deliver a specific message to Johnson, but the team encounters delays in reaching him. They decide to wait until the following morning to establish direct contact, ensuring the message is delivered by someone with the appropriate standing.
On June 17, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Gerald R. Ford talked on the telephone from 8:21 pm to 8:24 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 005-121 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Representative Gerald R. Ford discuss recent legislative successes, noting the importance of these victories in demonstrating national strength to North Vietnam. The two also address the administration's aggressive stance against drug trafficking and the political controversy surrounding the New York Times' publication of the Pentagon Papers. Nixon instructs Ford to personally thank Congressman F. Edward Hébert for his role in the legislative wins while advising a cautious, hands-off approach regarding the media's handling of the classified documents.
On June 17, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 8:24 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 005-122 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon instructed the White House operator to place a telephone call to Congressman F. Edward Hébert of Louisiana. The brief interaction focused solely on establishing the connection to the congressman's office. No substantive political discussions occurred during this exchange.
On June 17, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and F. Edward Hébert talked on the telephone from 8:25 pm to 8:28 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 005-123 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon calls Congressman F. Edward Hébert to congratulate him on the House's decisive legislative victory regarding funding for the Antiballistic Missile (ABM) system and the B-1 bomber. The conversation shifts to the ongoing controversy surrounding the publication of the Pentagon Papers by The New York Times, which Nixon characterizes as an attack on the presidency. Nixon expresses his determination to pursue legal action against Daniel Ellsberg and his associates, asserting that those responsible for leaking the classified documents must be sent to jail.
On June 17, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Henry A. Kissinger talked on the telephone from 8:46 pm to 8:48 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 005-124 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Henry Kissinger discussed strategies regarding the fallout of the Pentagon Papers, specifically focusing on the potential for a public statement from former President Lyndon B. Johnson. Kissinger confirmed that Walt W. Rostow and William J. Jordan were drafting a statement for Johnson, though he expressed reservations about Nixon aligning himself too closely with the former administration on this issue. They agreed to defer a final decision until the next day’s staff meeting, where they would review the draft and provide a formal recommendation to the President.
On June 17, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 8:48 pm and 9:28 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 005-125 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon instructed the White House operator to place a telephone call to Press Secretary Ronald L. Ziegler. This brief administrative interaction was solely intended to establish communication with a key staff member. No further substantive policy matters or tactical decisions were addressed during this short exchange.
On June 17, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 9:28 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 005-126 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon initiated a brief administrative call through the White House operator to determine the whereabouts of Press Secretary Ronald L. Ziegler. The President specifically requested that the operator connect him with Chief of Staff H.R. Haldeman to assist in locating Ziegler. No substantive policy matters were discussed during this short logistical exchange.
On June 17, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman talked on the telephone from 9:29 pm to 9:35 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 005-127 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and H.R. Haldeman discuss the administration’s strategy for responding to the unauthorized publication of the Pentagon Papers. Nixon expresses reluctance to issue a formal televised statement, fearing that a prepared, legalistic speech would be ineffective and draw excessive attention to the issue. He decides to review a draft from John Ehrlichman the following morning, ultimately favoring either a simple written statement or a brief, unscripted address to avoid appearing overly focused on technical legalisms.
On June 17, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building from 9:29 pm to 9:35 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 258-032 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman met to discuss the presentation and delivery strategy for an upcoming presidential statement, incorporating advice from Egil Krogh. The discussion touched upon the President’s preference for a low-key approach while reviewing recent media coverage and the evening news cycle. Additionally, the pair coordinated scheduling matters, including an upcoming meeting with Charles Colson and logistical arrangements for visitors.
On June 17, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and unknown person(s) met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 9:35 pm and 9:39 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 258-035 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with an unknown individual to review and finalize revisions for a message concerning senior citizens. The discussion focused on streamlining the draft by incorporating specific sections on property tax legislation while maintaining a concise overall length. Nixon ultimately decided against adding further content, concluding that the current document was already sufficiently comprehensive.
On June 17, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Manolo Sanchez met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 9:35 pm and 9:39 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 258-033 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with his valet, Manolo Sanchez, in the Old Executive Office Building to discuss personal matters. The conversation primarily concerned the President's schedule and the preparation of refreshments for the evening. No major policy decisions were reached during this brief, informal interaction.
On June 17, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and unknown person(s) met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 9:35 pm and 9:39 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 258-034 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon consulted with an aide regarding the drafting of a message concerning senior citizens, emphasizing the need for brevity and a condensed, impactful format. The discussion focused on addressing the impact of rising property taxes on older homeowners and the potential integration of revenue sharing as a policy solution. Additionally, Nixon considered including a section on the role of seniors in volunteer activities and the possibility of referencing the administration’s anti-drug efforts within the document.
On June 18, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Alexander P. Butterfield met in the Oval Office of the White House from 8:40 am to 8:42 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 526-001 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with Alexander P. Butterfield in the Oval Office to receive and review an item delivered by National Security Advisor Henry Kissinger. The brief two-minute session served as a logistical exchange of sensitive materials. No further details regarding the nature of the document or subsequent actions were recorded during this interaction.
On June 18, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman, and Alexander P. Butterfield met in the Oval Office of the White House from 8:45 am to 9:38 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 526-002 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon, H.R. Haldeman, and Alexander Butterfield met to coordinate the administration's strategic response to the publication of the Pentagon Papers. The President decided to avoid immediate personal public statements to steer clear of ongoing judicial proceedings, opting instead to have National Security Advisor Henry Kissinger attack the media and the leaks through background briefings. The group concluded that they should shift the political narrative by highlighting the documents' inclusion of actions by previous Democratic administrations while emphasizing that the release of classified information threatens national security and ongoing delicate diplomatic negotiations.
On June 18, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, Leopold Sedar Senghor, Jose De Seabra, W. Marshall Wright, and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House from 9:40 am to 10:34 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 526-003 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with Senegalese President Léopold Sédar Senghor to discuss the geopolitical landscape in Africa, specifically the threats posed by Chinese and Soviet communist influence. Senghor emphasized Senegal's commitment to Western-aligned development and his belief in a pluralistic future where African nations contribute to a global civilization. The leaders also addressed economic development priorities, including agricultural infrastructure, fishing rights, and the importance of U.S. investment in the region.
Unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House on an unknown date, sometime between 10:34 am on June 18, 1971 and 1:48 pm on June 22, 1971. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 526-004 of the White House Tapes.
The participants discuss an apparent administrative or security oversight regarding the verification of individuals or materials within the Oval Office. The exchange suggests a brief, pointed disagreement over whether a proper check had been performed prior to the meeting. No further substantive policy matters are addressed in this short, fragmented segment.