34 conversations found

September 8, 1971

On September 8, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 9:40 am and 1:27 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 008-047 of the White House Tapes.

President Nixon instructed the White House operator to facilitate communication with his speechwriter, Raymond K. Price. The President requested that Price report to his office in the Executive Office Building for a meeting. The operator confirmed the request and initiated the process to locate and connect Price.

September 8, 1971

On September 8, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 9:40 am and 10:06 am. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 274-026 of the White House Tapes.

President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman convened in the Executive Office Building to coordinate administrative business. The discussion focused on the President's request for Haldeman's presence at the EOB to facilitate urgent White House operations. This meeting reflects the ongoing reliance on Haldeman to manage staff logistics and prioritize the President's daily agenda.

September 8, 1971

On September 8, 1971, Raymond K. Price, Jr. and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 9:40 am and 1:27 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 008-046 of the White House Tapes.

Raymond K. Price, Jr. contacted the White House operator to facilitate a call to his own office. The discussion primarily involved the logistical coordination of drafting the President’s forthcoming address to Congress. The parties specifically addressed the current status and word count requirements for the speech draft.

September 8, 1971

On September 8, 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 9:40 am and 10:06 am. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 274-027 of the White House Tapes.

President Nixon met with his personal valet, Manolo Sanchez, in the Old Executive Office Building. The brief interaction consisted primarily of personal matters, as indicated by the withdrawal of the recorded segment. No policy discussions or formal administrative actions were recorded during this brief visit.

September 8, 1971

On September 8, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman, and unknown person(s) met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building from 10:06 am to 11:40 am. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 274-028 of the White House Tapes.

President Nixon and H.R. Haldeman met to coordinate the President's upcoming travel schedule, specifically focusing on trips to Montana, Portland, and Alaska. They discussed the political optics of specific events, such as a potential pipeline announcement and a reception with Governor Walter Hickel in Anchorage, while also evaluating how to manage press relations and public perception regarding economic policies and the Vietnam War. Additionally, they reviewed strategies for handling political rivals like Edmund Muskie and prepared for an upcoming address to Congress concerning economic stabilization.

September 8, 1971

On September 8, 1971, 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 11:40 am and 1:27 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 274-031 of the White House Tapes.

President Nixon instructed the White House operator to contact speechwriter and aide Raymond K. Price, Jr. The President requested that Price come to the Executive Office Building for an in-person meeting. This administrative exchange facilitated a direct communication link between the President and a key member of his writing staff.

September 8, 1971

On September 8, 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 11:40 am and 1:27 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 274-029 of the White House Tapes.

President Richard Nixon met with his valet, Manolo Sanchez, to review the final preparations for an upcoming address to Congress. The discussion focused on editing the draft of the President’s speech concerning national economic stabilization policies. This session served as a final administrative check before the President formally presented his economic agenda on September 9, 1971.

September 8, 1971

On September 8, 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 11:40 am and 1:27 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 274-030 of the White House Tapes.

President Nixon met with an unidentified individual to facilitate the review and revision of a drafted speech. The primary objective of the session was for the President to receive the document for his personal editing and input. No further details regarding the speech's subject matter or specific follow-up actions were recorded in the available metadata.

September 8, 1971

On September 8, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Raymond K. Price, Jr. talked on the telephone from 1:27 pm to 1:28 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 008-048 of the White House Tapes.

President Nixon coordinated with speechwriter Raymond K. Price, Jr. to review and finalize a draft of an upcoming speech. Nixon requested that Price bring an extra copy of the retyped pages to their impending in-person meeting to facilitate a collaborative review. The two agreed to meet at the White House immediately to finalize the text.

September 8, 1971

On September 8, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Raymond K. Price, Jr. met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building from 1:27 pm to 1:28 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 274-032 of the White House Tapes.

President Nixon and speechwriter Raymond K. Price, Jr. consulted briefly regarding the logistical processing of a draft for an upcoming economic speech. The discussion focused on administrative instructions for retyping specific pages and organizing the revised manuscript for the President's final review. This interaction highlights the meticulous editorial oversight Nixon applied to his public addresses during this period.

September 8, 1971

On September 8, 1971, 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 1:28 pm and 1:34 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 274-033 of the White House Tapes.

President Nixon consulted with the White House operator to facilitate an outgoing telephone call to an unidentified individual. The brief exchange served as a logistical coordination for the President to initiate private communication. No further substantive details regarding the nature or objective of the intended conversation were captured on the recording.

September 8, 1971

On September 8, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, Raymond K. Price, Jr., Manolo Sanchez, John D. Ehrlichman, unknown person(s), Stephen B. Bull, and Alexander P. Butterfield met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 1:34 pm and 3:03 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 274-034 of the White House Tapes.

President Nixon met with Raymond K. Price, Jr. and John D. Ehrlichman to finalize his upcoming economic address to Congress. The participants reviewed and revised multiple drafts of the speech, focusing on the tone toward congressional Democrats and the strategic presentation of tax and spending policies. Nixon emphasized the need for bipartisan cooperation and specific wording regarding the legislative agenda, while also discussing logistical arrangements for the event and upcoming official functions with Alexander P. Butterfield.

September 8, 1971

On September 8, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and John D. Ehrlichman talked on the telephone from 1:46 pm to 1:47 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 008-049 of the White House Tapes.

President Nixon and John Ehrlichman coordinated on the final preparations for an upcoming address to Congress. The discussion focused on integrating new material regarding scientific research to align with a scheduled appearance by the Apollo 15 astronauts. Additionally, the President dismissed concerns raised by George Shultz regarding specific tax provisions, affirming his comfort with the current draft.

September 8, 1971

On September 8, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 1:47 pm and 3:03 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 008-050 of the White House Tapes.

President Nixon initiates a brief telephone exchange with the White House operator to request a connection to speechwriter and aide Raymond K. Price, Jr. This administrative call serves as a logistical bridge to facilitate a subsequent discussion between the two men. No substantive policy matters are addressed in this short contact.

September 8, 1971

On September 8, 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 2:24 pm and 3:03 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 274-035 of the White House Tapes.

President Nixon and his valet, Manolo Sanchez, discuss the implications and potential scrutiny surrounding a specific message intended for an unknown destination. The conversation touches on the sensitivity of the content and the risks of public exposure if the message were discovered. The participants exchange brief remarks regarding the nature of the communication, though the specific subject matter remains cryptic.

September 8, 1971

On September 8, 1971, 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 2:24 pm and 3:03 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 274-037 of the White House Tapes.

President Nixon consulted with the White House operator to facilitate a telephone call to Raymond K. Price, Jr., a prominent speechwriter and aide. This administrative interaction highlights the routine logistical efforts required to manage the President's internal communications. No further policy or strategic developments were recorded during this brief connection.

September 8, 1971

On September 8, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Ronald L. Ziegler met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 2:24 pm and 3:03 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 274-036 of the White House Tapes.

President Nixon and Press Secretary Ronald Ziegler consulted on pending communication strategies, specifically regarding public messaging on Vietnam casualty rates and reports involving H.R. Haldeman. They also reviewed final revisions for the President's upcoming address to Congress concerning economic stabilization. The discussion focused on coordinating the administration’s narrative for these high-priority domestic and foreign policy issues.

September 8, 1971

On September 8, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Raymond K. Price, Jr. talked on the telephone from 3:03 pm to 3:04 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 008-051 of the White House Tapes.

President Nixon and speechwriter Raymond K. Price, Jr. coordinated the final drafting process for the President’s upcoming address to Congress. They established a 5:00 p.m. deadline for the draft and clarified that Price should finalize specific language with George P. Shultz. Nixon further streamlined the process by advising Price to disregard efforts to contact John B. Connally, confirming that he had already secured Connally's approval.

September 8, 1971

On September 8, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Raymond K. Price, Jr. met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building from 3:03 pm to 3:04 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 274-038 of the White House Tapes.

President Nixon consulted with speechwriter Raymond K. Price, Jr. regarding the final preparations for his upcoming address to Congress on economic stabilization. The discussion focused on the drafting process, urgent deadlines, and the logistical coordination required for the speech. Furthermore, the participants addressed the President's schedule and planned communication with Secretary of the Treasury John B. Connally.

September 8, 1971

On September 8, 1971, 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 3:04 pm and 3:06 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 274-039 of the White House Tapes.

President Nixon consulted with the White House operator to facilitate a telephone connection with speechwriter Raymond K. Price, Jr. This brief interaction served solely to initiate official communication between the President and a member of his advisory staff. No further substantive policy matters or decisions were recorded during this brief administrative exchange.

September 8, 1971

On September 8, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 3:05 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 008-052 of the White House Tapes.

President Nixon initiates a brief telephone call through the White House operator to contact speechwriter Raymond K. Price, Jr. The purpose of the communication is to facilitate a direct conversation between the President and Price for administrative or advisory coordination. No further substance is captured in this recording segment, which functions solely as a connection request.

September 8, 1971

On September 8, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Raymond K. Price, Jr. met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building from 3:06 pm to 3:08 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 274-040 of the White House Tapes.

President Nixon and speechwriter Raymond K. Price, Jr. consulted on last-minute revisions for the President's upcoming September 9, 1971, address to Congress regarding economic stabilization. The pair focused on refining the speech's wording, specifically coordinating the inclusion of foreign policy segments involving Henry Kissinger and addressing the Vietnam War. They established a 5:00 p.m. deadline for finalizing the draft and discussed editorial adjustments to ensure the message was prepared on time.

September 8, 1971

On September 8, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Raymond K. Price, Jr. talked on the telephone from 3:06 pm to 3:08 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 008-053 of the White House Tapes.

President Nixon and speechwriter Raymond K. Price, Jr. discuss specific revisions to the foreign policy portion of an upcoming address to Congress. The primary concern is crafting language regarding the Vietnam War that accounts for sensitive ongoing negotiations in Paris. Nixon instructs Price to consult Henry Kissinger on two drafting options: one referencing the conclusion of the war and another focusing exclusively on a 'generation of peace' should the former be deemed too delicate.

September 8, 1971

On September 8, 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 3:08 pm and 3:26 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 274-041 of the White House Tapes.

President Nixon consulted with an unidentified individual to coordinate his upcoming schedule and refine the logistics for high-level meetings. The discussion centered on finalizing arrangements for a potential session with labor union representatives and scheduling a meeting with Japanese Minister of Finance Takeo Fukuda. These preparations reflect the administration's ongoing efforts to manage domestic labor relations and international economic diplomacy during this period.

September 8, 1971

On September 8, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and John D. Ehrlichman met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 3:08 pm and 3:26 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 274-042 of the White House Tapes.

President Nixon and John Ehrlichman met to refine the text of the President's upcoming address to Congress regarding economic stabilization. The discussion focused on carefully crafting language regarding the ongoing war to ensure it balanced political sensitivity with the administration's goals for peace. Nixon directed Ehrlichman to test specific phrasing with Henry Kissinger to determine the most effective approach for addressing these high-stakes policy issues.

September 8, 1971

On September 8, 1971, Raymond K. Price, Jr., White House operator, and Alexander P. Butterfield talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 3:08 pm and 7:40 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 008-055 of the White House Tapes.

Raymond K. Price, Jr. contacted Alexander P. Butterfield to coordinate the final drafting stages of a speech the President was scheduled to deliver to Congress. Price, working from the Executive Office Building, requested that Nell Yates bring the current draft to his location to facilitate a review of necessary revisions. The pair confirmed that typing was underway and agreed to meet immediately to incorporate the required changes.

September 8, 1971

On September 8, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 3:08 pm and 7:40 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 008-056 of the White House Tapes.

President Nixon contacted the White House operator to place a direct call to his personal secretary, Nell Yates. He inquired about her specific location, noting his belief that she was currently situated in the West Wing. The interaction served as a brief administrative request to facilitate communication with a key staff member.

September 8, 1971

On September 8, 1971, Raymond K. Price, Jr. and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 3:08 pm and 7:40 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 008-054 of the White House Tapes.

Raymond K. Price, Jr. coordinates with his office staff regarding the final preparations for an upcoming presidential address to Congress. The participants confirm the draft’s current word count of 3,197 words and address a specific inquiry raised by Alexander P. Butterfield. Price concludes the brief exchange by instructing his staff to facilitate communication between himself and Butterfield to resolve the remaining questions regarding the document.

September 8, 1971

On September 8, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Rose Mary Woods met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 3:08 pm and 3:26 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 274-043 of the White House Tapes.

President Nixon and his personal secretary, Rose Mary Woods, discuss the final preparations and administrative logistics for his upcoming September 9th address to Congress regarding economic stabilization. The conversation centers on coordinating the typing and final review of the speech draft, which involved staff members Marjorie P. Acker, Nellie L. Yates, and Raymond K. Price, Jr. The focus remains on meeting the strict deadline to ensure the President's remarks are ready for delivery.

September 8, 1971

On September 8, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, John D. Ehrlichman, and unknown person(s) met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building from 3:26 pm to 5:10 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 274-044 of the White House Tapes.

President Nixon and John D. Ehrlichman discussed a wide array of political and administrative challenges, including ongoing difficulties with Attorney General John Mitchell regarding the Austin busing case and antitrust policy. The two reviewed internal White House strategies for managing personnel, such as potential replacements for antitrust officials and the planned retirement of J. Edgar Hoover. Additionally, they addressed media inquiries concerning the President's personal financial dealings, specifically those involving Bebe Rebozo, and examined strategies to leverage IRS investigations against political opponents like Edmund Muskie and Edward Kennedy.

September 8, 1971

On September 8, 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 5:10 pm and 5:35 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 274-045 of the White House Tapes.

President Nixon met with his personal aide, Manolo Sanchez, in the Old Executive Office Building. The primary purpose of the meeting was to facilitate administrative coordination, specifically requesting the presence of speechwriter Raymond K. Price, Jr. No other substantive policy matters were recorded during this brief interaction before Sanchez departed.

September 8, 1971

On September 8, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, Raymond K. Price, Jr., Alexander P. Butterfield, Nellie L. Yates, and unknown person(s) met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building from 5:35 pm to 6:05 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 274-046 of the White House Tapes.

President Nixon met with speechwriter Raymond K. Price, Jr. to finalize the draft of his upcoming September 9 address to Congress regarding economic stabilization. The participants, assisted briefly by Alexander P. Butterfield and Nellie L. Yates, focused on structural edits to the speech, specifically refining sections on Phase II price controls, revenue sharing, welfare reform, and inflation rhetoric. The conversation also touched upon administrative logistics for a forthcoming Kennedy Center event.

September 8, 1971

On September 8, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Manolo Sanchez met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building from 6:05 pm to 6:06 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 274-047 of the White House Tapes.

President Nixon met briefly with his personal valet, Manolo Sanchez, in the Old Executive Office Building. The discussion centered on the handling of outgoing administrative materials, with the President providing instructions regarding an outbox. The meeting concluded immediately after these brief directions were exchanged.

September 8, 1971

On September 8, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Nellie L. Yates talked on the telephone from 7:40 pm to 7:41 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 008-057 of the White House Tapes.

President Nixon contacted Nellie L. Yates to check on the progress of a draft for his upcoming speech to Congress. Yates explained that she was re-typing the document to correct spacing issues, prompting Nixon to reassure her and advise against rushing the task. They concluded the call by arranging for Yates to deliver the completed draft to the Lincoln Sitting Room later that evening for the President's review.