28 conversations found
On June 20, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Alexander M. Haig, Jr. talked on the telephone at Camp David from 10:59 pm to 11:03 pm. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 169-032 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Alexander Haig discussed the historic significance of the dinner meeting with Leonid Brezhnev, expressing their shared conviction that the personal rapport established during the event represented an unprecedented breakthrough in U.S.-Soviet diplomacy. Emphasizing the importance of documenting these interactions, Nixon directed Haig to ensure that Helmut Sonnenfeldt and Ronald Ziegler draft comprehensive memoranda of their recollections of the evening. The discussion also touched upon the distracting impact of the Watergate scandal, which the President feared threatened to overshadow this major foreign policy achievement.
On June 21, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator talked on the telephone at Camp David at 10:38 am. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 169-033 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon contacted the Camp David operator to issue a request for Press Secretary Ronald L. Ziegler to join him at Aspen Lodge. This brief communication served solely to facilitate a direct meeting between the two men at the President's retreat. No substantive policy matters were discussed during this logistical exchange.
On June 21, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 3:45 pm and 3:52 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 041-021 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon initiates a request to be connected by telephone to his close confidant, Charles G. “Bebe” Rebozo. The brief exchange serves as a logistical bridge to facilitate a direct conversation between the President and Rebozo. No substantive policy matters or further decisions were recorded during this connection request.
On June 21, 1973, 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 3:45 pm and 3:52 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 447-029 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon held a brief meeting in the Old Executive Office Building to coordinate his schedule, possibly involving National Security Advisor Henry Kissinger. The discussion centered on administrative planning and the structure of the President's upcoming appointments. No definitive decisions were recorded due to the lack of a transcript, though the encounter highlights the internal management of the executive calendar during this period.
On June 21, 1973, 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 3:45 pm and 3:52 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 447-027 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with an unknown individual in the Old Executive Office Building to review logistical details regarding his upcoming official schedule for June 22, 1973. The discussion focused on coordinating the President's itinerary for the following day. No substantive policy matters or major decisions were recorded during this brief administrative briefing.
On June 21, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and White House operator met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 3:45 pm and 3:52 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 447-028 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon held a brief, routine administrative interaction with a White House operator to facilitate a phone connection. No substantive policy matters, political strategy, or historical decisions were addressed during this short exchange. The interaction served strictly as a logistical task required for the President to initiate an external communication.
On June 21, 1973, 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 3:45 pm and 3:52 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 447-026 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon held a brief meeting with an unidentified male visitor in the Old Executive Office Building to discuss the President’s official schedule. The exchange lasted less than seven minutes, concluding shortly before 3:52 pm. No further details regarding specific appointments or logistical decisions are available due to the lack of a transcript.
On June 21, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Charles G. ("Bebe") Rebozo talked on the telephone from 3:52 pm to 3:56 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 041-022 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and his close associate Bebe Rebozo discuss recent diplomatic meetings with Soviet leader Leonid Brezhnev and address ongoing concerns regarding the handling of a Howard Hughes financial contribution. Rebozo updates the President on the strategy for returning the funds, confirming that his lawyer, Kenneth Gemmill, is managing the process with a representative from New York. Rebozo also expresses relief after being assured by his legal counsel that he faces no legal jeopardy regarding the matter.
On June 21, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Charles G. ("Bebe") Rebozo met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building from 3:52 pm to 3:56 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 447-030 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and his close associate Bebe Rebozo discuss the logistics of an ongoing arrangement involving an unidentified third party and a lawyer. The exchange centers on ensuring a specific task is completed, with Nixon emphasizing that the individual must follow through even if the legal representative declines to intervene. The conversation concludes with a plan for the two to reconnect the following day.
On June 21, 1973, Henry A. Kissinger and White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 3:55 pm and 4:08 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 041-023 of the White House Tapes.
Henry Kissinger requested that the White House operator place a telephone call to Senator J. William Fulbright. This communication was initiated to facilitate high-level diplomatic contact between the National Security Advisor and the Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. The primary action item was the successful connection of the call to discuss legislative or foreign policy matters.
On June 21, 1973, Henry A. Kissinger and J. William Fulbright talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 3:55 pm and 4:08 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 041-024 of the White House Tapes.
Henry Kissinger contacts Senator J. William Fulbright to request the rescheduling of a planned 5:00 p.m. meeting with the Senate Foreign Relations Committee to the following morning. Kissinger explains that postponing the session would allow him to provide a more comprehensive briefing once ongoing negotiations conclude. Fulbright agrees to consult his staff, specifically Carl Marcy, to determine if the committee members can be notified and rescheduled on such short notice. They agree that if rescheduling proves impossible, Kissinger will proceed with the original afternoon meeting as planned.
On June 21, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon, Henry A. Kissinger, and J. William Fulbright met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building from 3:56 pm to 4:08 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 447-031 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Henry Kissinger met to coordinate the upcoming visit of Soviet leader Leonid Brezhnev and manage the accompanying diplomatic strategy, including the preparation of communiqués and the involvement of U.S. allies. A significant portion of the discussion focused on scheduling a briefing for Senator J. William Fulbright and his committee, which Kissinger ultimately moved to the following morning to ensure he could provide a more comprehensive and detailed update. The participants also discussed the necessity of maintaining international perceptions and the importance of presenting a unified administrative stance regarding ongoing negotiations.
On June 21, 1973, 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 4:08 pm and 4:10 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 447-032 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met briefly with an unidentified individual in the Old Executive Office Building to coordinate scheduling logistics. The discussion focused primarily on the visitor's departure plans. No substantive policy matters were addressed during this two-minute interaction.
On June 21, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and White House operator met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 4:08 pm and 4:10 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 447-041 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon held a brief, informal interaction with a White House operator in the Executive Office Building. The exchange serves primarily as a logistical point of contact for placing an outgoing telephone call. No substantive policy discussions or significant political developments occurred during this brief communication.
On June 21, 1973, 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 4:08 pm and 4:10 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 447-033 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon held a brief, two-minute meeting in the Old Executive Office Building with an unidentified individual. The discussion was centered on administrative matters regarding the President's upcoming schedule. No significant policy decisions were recorded during this brief encounter before the visitor departed.
On June 21, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 4:08 pm and 4:10 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 041-025 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon contacts the White House operator to facilitate a personal phone call to his daughter, Julie Nixon Eisenhower. The brief interaction serves solely as a logistical request for the operator to place the outgoing connection. No substantive policy matters or political topics were discussed during this brief exchange.
On June 21, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Julie Nixon Eisenhower met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building from 4:10 pm to 4:12 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 447-034 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and his daughter, Julie Nixon Eisenhower, held a brief informal meeting to discuss a recent interaction with White House Scholars. The conversation touched upon the positive reception of the administration among students and addressed logistical concerns regarding event scheduling and personnel arrangements. The discussion concluded with a brief exchange confirming their plans to see each other later that evening.
On June 21, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Julie Nixon Eisenhower talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 4:10 pm and 4:12 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 041-026 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and his daughter, Julie Nixon Eisenhower, discuss recent positive media coverage of her interactions with a group of Teenage Republicans who expressed strong support for the President. They further address concerns regarding the political impact of the Watergate scandal on the 1974 elections. Additionally, the President explains the logistics behind his upcoming flight to San Clemente, clarifying that seating limitations for Soviet guests necessitated traveling separately from First Lady Pat Nixon.
On June 21, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 4:12 pm and 5:18 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 041-027 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon speaks with a White House operator to facilitate an outgoing call. The primary purpose of the conversation is to request a connection to Press Secretary Ronald L. Ziegler. No other substantive policy matters or decisions are discussed during this brief administrative exchange.
On June 21, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and White House operator met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 4:12 pm and 5:18 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 447-035 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon consulted with the White House operator to facilitate an outgoing telephone communication. This brief interaction served administrative purposes to connect the President with a specific party via the White House switchboard. No substantive policy discussions or major decisions occurred during this technical exchange.
On June 21, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Ronald L. Ziegler talked on the telephone from 5:18 pm to 5:20 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 041-028 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Press Secretary Ronald Ziegler discuss the media strategy surrounding Leonid Brezhnev's ongoing visit to the United States. They focus on managing press expectations and coverage for the President’s upcoming toast, ensuring it remains substantively light to avoid overshadowing the official agreements. Furthermore, they note with satisfaction that Henry Kissinger successfully avoided Watergate-related questions during his recent media briefing.
On June 21, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Ronald L. Ziegler met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building from 5:18 pm to 5:20 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 447-036 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Press Secretary Ronald Ziegler coordinate logistics for a signing ceremony scheduled for the following day. They discuss the potential need for official remarks, ultimately deciding against them to maintain control over the event's messaging. Nixon also outlines plans to organize a seating line for participants while minimizing press interaction.
On June 21, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and White House operator met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 5:20 pm and 5:21 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 447-037 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon consulted with a White House operator in his Old Executive Office Building workspace to initiate an outgoing phone call. The brief exchange consists of logistical communication regarding the placement of the call. No substantive policy matters or major political decisions were recorded during this brief interaction.
On June 21, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 5:20 pm and 5:21 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 041-029 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon instructed the White House operator to place a telephone call to J. Fred Buzhardt, Jr. The President specified that the operator should only connect the call if Buzhardt was currently present in his office. This brief administrative interaction served as a logistical step to facilitate direct communication between the President and his legal counsel.
On June 21, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and J. Fred Buzhardt, Jr. talked on the telephone from 5:21 pm to 5:22 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 041-030 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon initiates a brief telephone call to summon J. Fred Buzhardt, Jr. to the Oval Office for an immediate meeting. The discussion is strictly logistical, serving to confirm Buzhardt's location and request his presence for a follow-up consultation. No specific policy or legal matters are addressed during this brief exchange, as the conversation functions solely as a scheduling maneuver.
On June 21, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and J. Fred Buzhardt, Jr. met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building from 5:21 pm to 5:22 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 447-038 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon summoned J. Fred Buzhardt, Jr. to his office for a brief, informal meeting. The discussion primarily functioned as a prompt to facilitate an immediate in-person consultation between the two men. No substantive policy or legal matters were detailed during this brief exchange.
On June 21, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and J. Fred Buzhardt, Jr. met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 5:22 pm and 7:05 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 447-040 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and J. Fred Buzhardt discuss the ongoing Watergate investigations, focusing on strategies to manage public perception and counter testimony from John Dean and other witnesses. They evaluate the effectiveness of the Senate committee's investigation, analyze the flow of hush money, and consider potential legal avenues to discredit damaging claims, including the possibility of a presidential press conference once the Senate hearings conclude. The conversation emphasizes the need to maintain a defensive legal posture while avoiding direct confrontation that might legitimize their political opponents' narratives.
On June 21, 1973, 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 5:22 pm and 7:05 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 447-039 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon held a brief, informal discussion with an unidentified participant, with Helmut “Hal” Sonnenfeldt also referenced as a subject of inquiry. The conversation focused on clarifying attendance at a specific function and verifying the status of an active call. No substantive policy decisions or historical developments were recorded during this brief exchange.