50 conversations found
On July 19, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 9:00 pm and 9:03 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 027-014 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to facilitate an urgent communication with special counsel Charles W. Colson. This brief interaction served as a logistical step to initiate a direct conversation between the President and his advisor. The call highlights the President's reliance on the operator to manage his immediate outreach during evening hours.
On July 19, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Alexander M. Haig, Jr. met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 9:00 pm and 9:03 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 348-011 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with Alexander M. Haig, Jr. to coordinate logistics regarding an upcoming meeting with Henry Kissinger. The brief discussion centered on the President's current location within the Old Executive Office Building to ensure the meeting proceeded as scheduled. No broader policy decisions were reached during this short logistical exchange.
On July 19, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 9:00 pm and 9:03 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 348-012 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon consulted with the White House operator to facilitate an outgoing telephone call. The brief interaction served as a logistical bridge to connect the President to another party for official business. No substantive policy discussions occurred during this exchange.
On July 19, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Charles W. Colson met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building from 9:03 pm to 9:26 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 348-013 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Charles Colson discuss campaign strategy, focusing on the shifting positions of their political opponents and the media's coverage of these developments. They evaluate the potential impact of middle-income tax proposals on the election and coordinate the release of daily promotional or campaign material. The conversation concludes with an emphasis on maintaining a consistent and aggressive public relations narrative.
On July 19, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Charles W. Colson talked on the telephone from 9:03 pm to 9:26 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 027-015 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Charles W. Colson engaged in a telephonic consultation to discuss sensitive political strategy and White House operations. While specific details remain obscured due to the lack of an available transcript, the dialogue reflects an ongoing exchange regarding administrative priorities and internal management. This interaction serves as a record of high-level advisory communication between the President and one of his closest political aides during a pivotal summer in his presidency.
On July 19, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 9:26 pm and 9:45 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 348-014 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon utilized this session in the Old Executive Office Building to dictate a memorandum for his official records. Although the specific content of the dictation was redacted from the public archive, the recording serves as a formal documentation of presidential internal communication. The session concludes with the President transitioning to subsequent administrative tasks documented in later recordings.
On July 19, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon, Henry A. Kissinger, unknown person(s), and Alexander M. Haig, Jr. met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building from 9:45 pm to 10:30 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 348-015 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon, Henry Kissinger, and Alexander Haig met to review recent sensitive negotiations regarding the Vietnam War, including Kissinger's secret meetings with North Vietnamese negotiator Le Duc Tho. The discussion focused on evaluating North Vietnamese diplomatic maneuvering, the political impact of the upcoming 1972 election, and the administration's strategic posture toward the Soviet Union and China. Nixon and Kissinger also addressed concerns about the George McGovern campaign and debated how to manage international perceptions of U.S. foreign policy in Europe and the Middle East.
On July 19, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 10:30 pm and 10:58 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 348-016 of the White House Tapes.
President Richard M. Nixon held this meeting in the Old Executive Office Building to consult on unidentified matters of administration business. Given the lack of a surviving transcript for this recording, the specific subjects addressed and subsequent action items remain undocumented. The session serves primarily as a record of late-night executive activity during a period of significant transition in the Nixon presidency.
On July 20, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Alexander P. Butterfield met in the Oval Office of the White House from 9:33 am to 9:45 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 748-002 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Alexander P. Butterfield met to coordinate the agenda for upcoming strategic meetings with Republican Congressional leaders and Cabinet members regarding the 1972 election. They discussed the structure of breakfast briefings, emphasizing the need for clear communication with key participants like Clark MacGregor and John D. Ehrlichman. The President also reviewed budget planning recommendations from Caspar Weinberger and directed Butterfield to ensure tighter control over public relations and press interactions concerning agency heads.
On July 20, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at 9:33 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 748-001 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull in the Oval Office to coordinate his daily schedule. The primary focus of the brief discussion centered on managing appointments, specifically concerning Charles W. Colson. This meeting served as a routine administrative briefing to organize the President’s upcoming engagements.
On July 20, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon, Charles W. Colson, H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman, White House operator, Marjorie P. Acker, Margaretta ("Happy") Rockefeller, and Jay Lovestone met in the Oval Office of the White House from 9:45 am to 10:38 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 748-003 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with Charles Colson to manage White House correspondence and coordinate political strategy regarding the 1972 election. The discussion covered administrative matters, including a condolence call to Margaretta Rockefeller, and shifted to tactical planning regarding labor union support. They specifically analyzed George McGovern's political rhetoric regarding 'power brokers' and reaffirmed Nixon's strategy for maintaining relations with labor leaders like George Meany.
On July 20, 1972, the White House operator, Charles W. Colson, President Richard M. Nixon, and Marjorie P. Acker talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 9:45 am and 9:53 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 027-016 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon, assisted by Charles Colson and Marjorie Acker, verified the status of correspondence intended for Margaretta “Happy” Rockefeller. The participants confirmed that no letter had yet been sent to Mrs. Rockefeller. This brief administrative check ensured the President was accurately informed regarding the pending status of this specific communication.
On July 20, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Margaretta ("Happy") Rockefeller talked on the telephone from 9:54 am to 9:56 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 027-018 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon held a brief telephone conversation with Margaretta ("Happy") Rockefeller. The majority of the interaction, lasting approximately one minute and twenty-five seconds, was categorized as a personal, returnable communication. No substantive policy matters or administrative actions were recorded during this brief exchange.
On July 20, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 9:54 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 027-017 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon directed the White House operator to place a telephone call to Margaretta “Happy” Rockefeller, the wife of New York Governor Nelson Rockefeller. The brief exchange served strictly as a logistical request to initiate communication with the Governor's spouse. No further political or substantive matters were discussed during this connection.
On July 20, 1972, Charles W. Colson and Jay Lovestone talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 9:56 am and 10:38 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 027-020 of the White House Tapes.
Charles W. Colson and Jay Lovestone engaged in a brief telephone consultation regarding sensitive, non-public matters. Due to the withdrawal of the primary transcript content as personal/returnable material, the specific strategic objectives or political topics discussed remain restricted. The interaction highlights the ongoing communication between the White House and external political or labor affiliates during the 1972 period.
On July 20, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 9:56 am and 10:38 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 027-019 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon instructed the White House operator to facilitate a telephone call between Charles W. Colson and Jay Lovestone of the AFL-CIO. The President specified that the connection should be routed directly to Colson’s line. This brief interaction served as a logistical coordination for an upcoming administrative communication.
On July 20, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 10:38 am and 10:59 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 748-004 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon consulted with an unidentified individual to coordinate his immediate schedule and manage availability for upcoming appointments. The brief discussion focused on reviewing the President's calendar to identify open time slots for potential meetings. No substantive policy decisions were made, as the exchange was limited to logistical planning and scheduling inquiries.
On July 20, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Rose Mary Woods met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 10:38 am and 10:59 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 748-006 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and personal secretary Rose Mary Woods discussed their favorable impression of the film *Skyjacked* after viewing it in the White House theater. The President requested that a telegram be sent to actor Charlton Heston expressing their praise for the performance. The conversation concluded with the President voicing his hope that the film would receive an Academy Award.
On July 20, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Alexander P. Butterfield met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 10:38 am and 10:59 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 748-005 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with Alexander P. Butterfield to review the logistics of upcoming official engagements, specifically focusing on the President's schedule. The discussion centered on H.R. Haldeman’s recommendation regarding the inclusion of agency heads in planned breakfast and Cabinet meetings. The President expressed concerns about the optics of these appearances, ultimately weighing whether to proceed with or cancel the planned involvement of agency leadership.
On July 20, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon, Stephen B. Bull, H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman, Armand Hammer, and Alexander P. Butterfield met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 10:38 am and 12:02 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 748-007 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with businessman Armand Hammer to discuss ongoing trade negotiations with the Soviet Union, the status of Hammer's Occidental Petroleum company, and the possibility of recruiting Marvin Watson to assist the Nixon reelection campaign. Hammer provided detailed accounts of his long-standing history with Soviet leadership, including Lenin and Khrushchev, and updated the President on his efforts to improve U.S.-Soviet relations through art and business ventures. Following Hammer's departure, Nixon and H.R. Haldeman shifted focus to the Watergate scandal, specifically debating the legal strategies regarding immunity for campaign staff members Jeb Stuart Magruder and Hugh Sloan, Jr. to contain further investigations.
United States Secret Service agents met in the Oval Office of the White House on an unknown date, sometime between 12:03 pm on July 20, 1972 and 10:09 am on July 21, 1972. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 748-010 of the White House Tapes.
Secret Service agents entered the Oval Office to coordinate logistics regarding the President’s location. The brief exchange concerns the agents' upcoming movements and their immediate responsibilities for presidential security. No significant policy decisions were reached during this brief operational coordination.
On July 20, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Henry A. Kissinger met in the Oval Office of the White House at 12:03 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 748-008 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Henry Kissinger met to discuss the political implications of providing a security briefing to Democratic presidential candidate George McGovern. They evaluated the potential strategic impact of this action in light of concerns raised by H.R. Haldeman. Ultimately, the two men deliberated on whether to grant the request, weighing the political benefits and risks associated with engaging the opposition.
On July 20, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House at 12:03 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 748-009 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon held a brief administrative exchange regarding his upcoming schedule and the availability of his office. He coordinated the logistics for a meeting with Henry A. Kissinger, specifically noting that the discussion would take place in the Oval Office rather than the Executive Office Building. This brief interaction served to organize the President's immediate agenda and confirm the meeting location for his national security advisor.
On July 20, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon, Henry A. Kissinger, Manolo Sanchez, and unknown person(s) met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building from 12:04 pm to 12:20 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 349-001 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Henry Kissinger discussed sensitive foreign policy strategies, including the handling of negotiations with Armand Hammer and the management of sensitive documents to avoid bureaucratic leaks. They also analyzed the status of the Vietnam War, concluding that time was working against North Vietnam and that a potential diplomatic deal prior to the 1972 election remained a strategic possibility. Finally, they reviewed briefing arrangements for George McGovern, agreeing on the necessity of maintaining control over the process to avoid political pitfalls.
On July 20, 1972, 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 12:20 pm and 2:02 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 349-003 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with an unidentified individual in the Old Executive Office Building to review the President's upcoming schedule. The brief discussion concluded with a consensus to depart the office, signaling the end of the meeting. No substantive policy matters or major political decisions were recorded during this session.
On July 20, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 12:20 pm and 2:02 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 027-021 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to facilitate a telephone call to his daughter, Julie Nixon Eisenhower. The brief exchange served as an administrative request to establish a connection with her. No further policy or political developments occurred during this brief interaction.
On July 20, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Manolo Sanchez met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 12:20 pm and 2:02 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 349-002 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon held a private meeting with his valet, Manolo Sanchez, in the Old Executive Office Building. The conversation primarily consisted of personal, non-substantive matters that were subsequently withdrawn from the public record. No policy discussions or administrative actions were documented during this brief encounter.
On July 20, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon, Manolo Sanchez, and Rose Mary Woods met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 12:20 pm and 2:02 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 349-004 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon held a brief, informal check-in with his personal aide, Manolo Sanchez, and his personal secretary, Rose Mary Woods, at his Old Executive Office Building office. The discussion focused on coordinating administrative matters and determining if there were any pending issues requiring the President's attention. The exchange functioned as a routine logistical update regarding the President's availability for staff consultations.
On July 20, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 12:20 pm and 2:02 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 349-005 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon consulted with a White House operator to facilitate an outgoing telephone connection. This brief interaction served as a logistical bridge to initiate a separate communication with another party. No substantive policy matters or administrative decisions were documented during this exchange.
On July 20, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Julie Nixon Eisenhower met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building from 2:02 pm to 2:06 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 349-006 of the White House Tapes.
President Richard Nixon and his daughter, Julie Nixon Eisenhower, met briefly in the President's office for a personal discussion. The conversation was classified as a personal, returnable item, indicating the exchange held no official government or policy significance. Consequently, no state business or administrative decisions were transacted during this meeting.
On July 20, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Julie Nixon Eisenhower talked on the telephone from 2:02 pm to 2:06 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 027-022 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon held a brief, personal telephone conversation with his daughter, Julie Nixon Eisenhower. Due to the withdrawal of the primary content from the archival record, the specific topics discussed remain restricted. The interaction served as a private family communication between the President and his daughter.
On July 20, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon, Rose Mary Woods, H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman, and unknown person(s) met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 2:06 pm and 3:02 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 349-007 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with Rose Mary Woods and H. R. Haldeman to discuss various administrative and political matters, including the military service records of the sons of political rivals such as Robert F. Kennedy and George McGovern. The group evaluated the performance and loyalty of several administration officials and cabinet members, drawing historical comparisons to the Eisenhower administration. Additionally, they reviewed reports on naval forces and discussed the procurement of American-made music boxes intended as gifts for foreign dignitaries.
On July 20, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman talked on the telephone from 2:44 pm to 2:45 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 027-023 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman engaged in a brief telephone exchange regarding an unidentified matter. Due to the lack of a decipherable transcript, the specific substance of the discussion remains unrecorded. Consequently, no definitive policy decisions or administrative actions can be attributed to this conversation.
On July 20, 1972, 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 2:47 pm and 3:02 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 349-008 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon consults with an unidentified staff member regarding the location of a specific book containing notable historical speeches. The conversation serves as a brief inquiry into the status of this resource, which Nixon intended to identify if the staff member had not yet located it. No further policy or substantive matters were addressed during this short exchange.
On July 20, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 2:47 pm and 3:02 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 349-009 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon requested that the White House operator place a telephone call to his special counsel, Charles W. Colson. This brief interaction served solely to facilitate direct communication between the President and a key aide. No further dialogue was captured during this exchange.
On July 20, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 2:47 pm and 3:02 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 349-010 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon received a brief call from an unidentified individual via the White House operator. The exchange appears to be a misdirected connection or an inconsequential communication that did not result in substantive policy discussion or administrative action. No significant decisions were made during this brief encounter.
On July 20, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Charles W. Colson talked on the telephone from 3:02 pm to 3:16 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 027-024 of the White House Tapes.
President Richard Nixon and special counsel Charles Colson held a brief telephone discussion to review political strategy and internal administration matters. The conversation focused on ongoing operational concerns and potential actions required to address political challenges facing the White House. No specific, conclusive outcomes were recorded for this exchange beyond the continued coordination between the two men on sensitive political objectives.
On July 20, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Charles W. Colson met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building from 3:02 pm to 3:16 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 349-011 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Charles Colson discuss scheduling a meeting with an unnamed associate, weighing the merits of a breakfast appointment versus a more informal evening boat ride. The conversation briefly touches on political strategy regarding potential public hostility from younger demographics, as well as vague references to analytical reports and press-related activities. The exchange concludes with logistical coordination regarding upcoming meetings and the status of ongoing political analysis.
On July 20, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 3:16 pm and 4:02 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 027-025 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon held a brief, unintelligible telephone conversation with a White House operator. The exchange was captured by the White House taping system but contains no discernible dialogue or substantive policy content. Consequently, no specific actions or decisions were recorded.
On July 20, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon, H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman, unknown person(s), White House operator, Thelma C. ("Pat") (Ryan) Nixon, Charles W. Colson, and Henry A. Kissinger met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building from 3:16 pm to 5:30 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 349-012 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with H.R. Haldeman, Charles Colson, and Henry Kissinger to discuss sensitive political and national security matters, specifically the ongoing Watergate investigation and Vietnam peace negotiations. The group reviewed the potential for indictments involving Jeb Stuart Magruder and examined the strategic handling of federal investigations to protect the White House from entanglement. Additionally, the President and Kissinger discussed managing domestic opposition to the war, coordinating press strategy, and preparing for an upcoming meeting with congressional leaders regarding Vietnam.
On July 20, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Thelma C. ("Pat") (Ryan) Nixon talked on the telephone from 4:02 pm to 4:04 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 027-026 of the White House Tapes.
President Richard Nixon and First Lady Pat Nixon engaged in a brief telephone conversation to discuss personal matters. Due to the sensitive nature of the discussion, the entire content of the call was designated as a personal, returnable item and subsequently withdrawn from public release. No substantive policy matters or official administrative actions were recorded in this exchange.
On July 20, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and unknown person(s) talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 4:04 pm and 5:35 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 027-027 of the White House Tapes.
President Richard M. Nixon engaged in a telephone conversation with an unidentified individual, the content of which remains largely obscured due to the lack of a transcript. The interaction is cross-referenced with Conversation 349-12E, though the specific subject matter and any resulting actions from this exchange are currently unavailable for historical analysis.
On July 20, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Charles W. Colson talked on the telephone at 4:28 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 027-028 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Charles Colson spoke via telephone to discuss unidentified matters concerning administration operations. As no transcript is available for this recording, the specific subjects addressed remain unknown to researchers. The conversation serves as a record of direct communication between the President and his special counsel during a period of high-level political activity.
On July 20, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 5:30 pm and 5:35 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 349-014 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon utilized this session to dictate a memorandum for the official record. The brief recording captures the President documenting specific administrative information for the presidential file. Due to the presence of withdrawn material and the absence of a transcript, the precise nature of the memorandum's content remains restricted.
On July 20, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Manolo Sanchez met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 5:30 pm and 5:35 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 349-013 of the White House Tapes.
President Richard M. Nixon met briefly with his personal valet, Manolo Sanchez, in the Old Executive Office Building. As the majority of this session involves a withdrawn personal item, the substance of the interaction remains private and undocumented. No significant policy decisions or official developments were recorded during this brief encounter.
On July 20, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and John D. Ehrlichman talked on the telephone from 5:35 pm to 5:36 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 027-029 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and John D. Ehrlichman engaged in a brief telephone consultation to coordinate administrative activities. Given the lack of a transcript and the cross-reference to a subsequent conversation, the primary focus appears to be the scheduling or redirection of a pending discussion. No substantive policy decisions or developments are documented in this brief exchange.
On July 20, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and John D. Ehrlichman met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building from 5:35 pm to 5:36 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 349-015 of the White House Tapes.
John D. Ehrlichman approached President Nixon to discuss scheduling a meeting regarding an unspecified matter in New York. Due to the President’s lack of availability at that moment, the conversation concluded immediately without addressing the substantive details. No further decisions or actions were taken during this brief exchange.
The recording device engaged on an unknown date, sometime between 5:36 pm on July 20, 1972 and 12:07 pm on July 21, 1972, but the conversation appears to be blank. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 027-030 of the White House Tapes.
This recording captures a segment from the White House telephone taping system that remains entirely blank. Although the system was triggered during an interval between July 20 and July 21, 1972, no audible dialogue exists to confirm the participants or the nature of any potential communication. Consequently, there are no documented developments or subject matter to analyze regarding this archival entry.
On July 20, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon, John D. Ehrlichman, and Manolo Sanchez met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building from 5:40 pm to 6:15 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 349-016 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and John Ehrlichman met to coordinate political and legislative strategy for the upcoming 1972 reelection campaign. They discussed tactics to paint the Democratic opposition as extreme, specifically adopting the term "McGovernites" to emphasize the potential dangers of George McGovern's policies, such as increased government spending and tax hikes. The President emphasized a strategy of holding Congress accountable for fiscal irresponsibility while framing his own platform as a defender against radical change, intending to solidify a massive electoral mandate.
On July 20, 1972, 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 6:15 pm and 6:18 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 349-017 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with an unidentified individual in the Old Executive Office Building to facilitate a specific, though currently unknown, logistical request. The discussion centered on the arrangements for sending a particular item to an unnamed recipient. The encounter was brief, concluding within three minutes after the President addressed the request.