29 conversations found
On August 12, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Thelma C. ("Pat") (Ryan) Nixon met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David at an unknown time between 8:50 pm and 10:35 pm. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 201-011 of the White House Tapes.
President Richard Nixon met with First Lady Pat Nixon in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David for a private discussion. While the specific nature of their conversation remains restricted due to the withdrawal of personal content, the meeting served as an informal engagement between the President and the First Lady during their stay at the retreat. No official policy decisions or political actions were recorded as a result of this exchange.
On August 12, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David at an unknown time between 8:50 pm and 10:35 pm. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 201-012 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon communicated with the Camp David switchboard operator to confirm the successful completion of a telephonic connection. This brief interaction served administrative maintenance purposes for the President's communications while residing at the Aspen Lodge. No substantive policy matters or political strategies were addressed during the exchange.
On August 12, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon, H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman, and Manolo Sanchez met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David at an unknown time between 8:50 pm and 10:35 pm. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 201-009 of the White House Tapes.
In this recording, President Nixon dictates a series of memoranda to H. R. Haldeman regarding various administrative and political matters, including scheduling logistics and personnel concerns at HUD. The President outlines a strategy to challenge George McGovern’s call for debates by highlighting McGovern's past contradictory stance on presidential debates during the 1964 election. Additionally, Nixon instructs Haldeman to develop a media narrative emphasizing his personal commitment to unscheduled, direct public contact as a safer and more effective alternative to the guarded approach taken by his predecessor, Lyndon B. Johnson.
On August 13, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator talked on the telephone at Camp David at an unknown time between 9:18 am and 9:38 am. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 137-009 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon contacted the Camp David operator to facilitate an urgent communication with his Chief of Staff, H.R. Haldeman. The brief exchange served exclusively as a logistical request to place a telephone call. No substantive policy matters or further developments were addressed during this interaction.
On August 13, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David at an unknown time between 9:18 am and 9:38 am. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 199-002 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon consulted with the Camp David operator to facilitate a telephone connection. The brief exchange focused exclusively on logistical coordination for placing an outgoing call. No policy discussions or significant political decisions occurred during this interaction.
On August 13, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman talked on the telephone at Camp David from 9:38 am to 9:45 am. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 137-010 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman coordinated logistical arrangements for their departure from Camp David, focusing on managing press exposure by staggering helicopter flights for staff and family. They also discussed the impending resignation of HUD Secretary George Romney, with Nixon criticizing Romney’s handling of the situation and instructing Haldeman to have John Ehrlichman contact him for further guidance on the matter. The conversation reflects the President's desire to minimize negative media coverage while managing personnel issues similar to the prior departure of Wally Hickel.
On August 13, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David from 9:38 am to 9:45 am. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 199-003 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and H.R. Haldeman discuss the logistical arrangements for transporting staff and family members, specifically his children David and Julie, via helicopter from Camp David. The conversation addresses the protocol for managing the press presence during these departures to ensure order. Additionally, the pair briefly touches upon the need to caution an associate, referred to as John, regarding the behavior of an undisciplined individual named George.
On August 13, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon, Thelma C. ("Pat") (Ryan) Nixon, Julie Nixon Eisenhower, and Manolo Sanchez met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David at an unknown time between 9:45 am and 9:53 am. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 199-004 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon gathered with First Lady Pat Nixon, Julie Nixon Eisenhower, and valet Manolo Sanchez at the Aspen Lodge for a brief informal meeting. The discussion primarily consisted of personal family matters, as reflected by the fact that the majority of the recording was withdrawn from the public record due to its private nature. No official policy decisions or political actions were recorded during this session.
On August 13, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and John D. Ehrlichman met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David from 9:53 am to 10:02 am. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 199-006 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and John Ehrlichman discuss political strategy regarding HUD Secretary George Romney and the administration's campaign efforts. The President directs Ehrlichman to initiate opposition research on the financial contributors and supporters of Democratic opponent George McGovern. Nixon emphasizes that this vetting process must be conducted discreetly by a small team of government personnel to uncover potential scandals or compromising associations before the October campaign deadline.
On August 13, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David at 9:53 am. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 199-005 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon held a brief administrative exchange with the Camp David operator while at the Aspen Lodge. The discussion was limited to routine operational logistics regarding the facility's communication services. No significant policy decisions or substantive political developments occurred during this short interaction.
On August 13, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator talked on the telephone at Camp David at 9:53 am. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 137-011 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon received a brief communication from a Camp David operator to facilitate an incoming call from domestic affairs advisor John D. Ehrlichman. The interaction served strictly as a logistical bridge to connect the President with a key staff member. No substantive policy matters or decisions were discussed during this brief exchange.
On August 13, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and John D. Ehrlichman talked on the telephone at Camp David from 9:53 am to 10:02 am. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 137-012 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and John Ehrlichman discussed the sensitive management of HUD Secretary George Romney's resignation and the potential appointment of Richard Van Dusen as his successor. They also strategized to exploit a Virgin Islands financial scandal involving George McGovern's supporters by leaking information to journalist Clark Mollenhoff. Finally, Nixon directed Ehrlichman to assemble a team, potentially involving Murray Chotiner, to conduct opposition research and identify compromising information on McGovern's major financial donors and associates.
On August 13, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David at an unknown time between 10:02 am and 10:11 am. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 199-007 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon initiates a brief administrative communication with the Camp David operator from the Aspen Lodge study. The interaction functions as a routine logistical check facilitated by the facility's hard wire taping system. No substantive policy discussions or significant political developments are recorded during this brief exchange.
On August 13, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator talked on the telephone at Camp David at an unknown time between 10:02 am and 10:11 am. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 137-013 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon contacted the Camp David operator to facilitate a telephone connection with domestic affairs advisor John D. Ehrlichman. The brief exchange served as a logistical step to initiate a high-level administrative communication. No substantive policy discussions were recorded during this interaction.
On August 13, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and John D. Ehrlichman met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David from 10:11 am to 10:12 am. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 199-008 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met briefly with John D. Ehrlichman at Camp David to conduct internal administrative business. The discussion remains largely inaccessible as the transcript is undefined and reflects a withdrawn item. No substantive policy developments or decisions can be discerned from this one-minute exchange.
On August 13, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and John D. Ehrlichman talked on the telephone at Camp David from 10:11 am to 10:12 am. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 137-014 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and John D. Ehrlichman engaged in a brief telephone consultation while at Camp David. The conversation was designated as a personal returnable item and no transcript remains available for public review. Consequently, the specific topics discussed and any resulting action items remain restricted and undocumented in the current historical record.
On August 13, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David at 10:13 am. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 199-009 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon initiates a brief administrative call with the Camp David operator from the Aspen Lodge study. The interaction focuses on routine logistical coordination regarding telecommunications at the retreat. No policy decisions or substantive political developments occur during this short exchange.
On August 13, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator talked on the telephone at Camp David at an unknown time between 10:15 am and 10:19 am. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 137-017 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon contacted the Camp David operator to facilitate an outgoing call to General Alexander M. Haig, Jr. This brief exchange served as a logistical request to establish communication with his assistant. No substantive policy matters were discussed during this connection attempt.
On August 13, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator talked on the telephone at Camp David at 10:15 am. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 137-016 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon initiated a call through the Camp David operator to reach National Security Advisor Henry Kissinger regarding a non-urgent matter. Upon learning that both Kissinger and General Alexander Haig were currently unavailable, the President opted not to pursue the contact immediately. The exchange served as a brief administrative attempt to coordinate with key foreign policy staff.
On August 13, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David at 10:15 am. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 199-010 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon consulted with a Camp David operator regarding the status of a specific individual and a potential communication. The brief exchange focused on verifying the whereabouts of this individual and determining whether to defer contact. Ultimately, the President decided to postpone the communication to a later time.
On August 13, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David at an unknown time between 10:15 am and 10:19 am. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 199-011 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon initiated a brief communication with the Camp David operator from the Aspen Lodge study. The interaction was primarily administrative in nature, focusing on telephonic connectivity and logistical coordination at the presidential retreat. No substantive policy discussions or major political developments were recorded during this brief exchange.
On August 13, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator talked on the telephone at Camp David at 10:15 am. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 137-015 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon initiated a brief administrative call through the Camp David operator to establish a connection with National Security Advisor Henry A. Kissinger. This interaction served as the necessary logistical step to facilitate a high-level consultation regarding sensitive foreign policy or national security matters. No substantive policy discussion occurred during this exchange, as the communication was strictly limited to securing the requested line.
On August 13, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Alexander M. Haig, Jr. talked on the telephone at Camp David from 10:19 am to 10:22 am. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 137-018 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Alexander Haig coordinate the logistics of Henry Kissinger's upcoming diplomatic itinerary, which includes stops in Paris, Saigon, and Tokyo. The conversation also addresses the administration's public relations strategy regarding recent partisan claims about Vietnam peace offers, specifically praising the counter-narratives provided by William Rogers, Melvin Laird, and Henry Cabot Lodge. The two agree that after the scheduled announcements, the administration should remain silent to avoid building public expectations during the opposition's platform hearings.
On August 13, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Alexander M. Haig, Jr. met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David from 10:19 am to 10:22 am. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 199-012 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Alexander Haig coordinate the logistics for Henry Kissinger’s upcoming diplomatic travel to Saigon and Tokyo. The discussion touches upon recent political critiques from Cyrus Vance and Averell Harriman regarding administration policy. Nixon emphasizes the need for strategic silence during the upcoming week to manage public expectations and avoid distracting from the party platform.
On August 13, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David at an unknown time between 10:22 am and 10:45 am. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 199-014 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon initiated a brief contact with the Camp David telephone operator from the Aspen Lodge. This interaction served a functional purpose to facilitate telecommunications during the President's stay at the retreat. No substantive policy matters or administrative decisions were addressed in this exchange.
On August 13, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Tricia Nixon Cox met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David at an unknown time between 10:22 am and 10:45 am. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 199-013 of the White House Tapes.
President Richard Nixon met with his daughter, Tricia Nixon Cox, during a private session at Camp David. As the audio contains a withdrawn segment categorized as personal, no substantive policy matters or official developments were recorded. The brief interaction serves primarily as a record of familial engagement within the presidential residence.
On August 13, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator talked on the telephone at Camp David at an unknown time between 10:22 am and 10:45 am. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 137-019 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon initiated this brief call to the Camp David operator to request a telephone connection with special counsel Charles W. Colson. The exchange served exclusively as a logistical step to facilitate direct communication with his aide. No substantive policy discussions or administrative decisions occurred during this brief interaction.
On August 13, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Charles W. Colson met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David from 10:45 am to 11:23 am. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 199-015 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Charles Colson discuss public relations strategies regarding Office of Management and Budget official Frank Carlucci and the necessity of proactively managing media narratives. The two emphasize the importance of providing robust PR support for administration officials to counter accusations and maintain credibility. They agree on a cautious, strategic approach to releasing information to ensure that public charges are effectively addressed without prematurely spoiling their messaging.
On August 13, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Charles W. Colson talked on the telephone at Camp David from 10:45 am to 11:23 am. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 137-020 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Charles W. Colson discussed the need to improve public relations support for Frank C. Carlucci regarding disaster relief efforts in Pennsylvania. The conversation shifted to political strategy, specifically managing Secretary of Defense Melvin Laird’s public comments on the all-volunteer army and Vietnam policy to avoid credibility issues. Nixon directed Colson to control the timing of these announcements, favoring a mid-September rollout, while also coordinating a response to political attacks from George McGovern and Democratic figures like W. Averell Harriman and Cyrus R. Vance.