20 conversations found
On September 12, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David at 8:44 pm. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 210-003 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon initiates a brief communication with the Camp David operator to establish a connection for a subsequent phone call. This routine interaction served as a logistical bridge to reach another party, identified in the records as continuing the dialogue from a previous conversation. No substantive policy matters were discussed during this brief exchange.
On September 12, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David at an unknown time between 8:44 pm and 8:49 pm. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 210-004 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon consulted with the Camp David operator via a direct line to address logistical or communication needs while residing at the Aspen Lodge. The brief interaction focused on the functional management of presidential telecommunications from the retreat. No significant policy decisions or substantive political matters were recorded during this technical exchange.
On September 12, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator talked on the telephone at Camp David at an unknown time between 8:44 pm and 8:49 pm. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 142-002 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon communicated with the Camp David operator regarding an incoming telephone call from his Chief of Staff, H.R. Haldeman. Nixon declined the operator’s offer to interrupt the line or facilitate an immediate connection. He directed the operator to have Haldeman call him back at a later time.
On September 12, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator talked on the telephone at Camp David at 8:44 pm. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 142-001 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon contacted the Camp David operator to facilitate an urgent telephone call to his Chief of Staff, H.R. Haldeman. This brief administrative interaction served as a logistical step to establish communication between the President and his top aide. No substantive policy matters were discussed during this request for external connection.
On September 12, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David from 8:49 pm to 8:51 pm. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 210-005 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and H.R. Haldeman discuss the strategic potential of a campaign trip to Texas, framing it as an opportunity for the President to deliver a non-political address regarding urban issues. Nixon emphasizes the sentimental value of returning to his mother's home state to launch his campaign appearances while contrasting the anticipated Texas audience with crowds in the Midwest. Haldeman agrees to investigate the logistics of the trip following the President's suggestion.
On September 12, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman talked on the telephone at Camp David from 8:49 pm to 8:51 pm. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 142-003 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman discussed strategic adjustments to the President's upcoming campaign itinerary to maximize media impact and crowd optics. Nixon proposed adding a stop at an Indianapolis monument to leverage his ties to the Midwest and secure favorable television coverage, weighing this against the scheduled event at Rio Grande High School. The two agreed to evaluate the trade-offs in national versus regional coverage to ensure a stronger public display of support compared to George McGovern.
On September 12, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David at 8:53 pm. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 210-006 of the White House Tapes.
President Richard M. Nixon initiated a brief communication with the Camp David operator from the Aspen Lodge study. The interaction served to facilitate logistical operations or technical support for the President’s stay at the retreat. No substantive policy matters or major historical developments were recorded during this brief exchange.
On September 12, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator talked on the telephone at Camp David at 8:53 pm. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 142-004 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon contacted the Camp David operator to facilitate a personal telephone call to his daughter, Tricia Nixon Cox. The conversation was strictly administrative, serving solely as a request to connect the President with his daughter. No further policy or political matters were discussed during this brief exchange.
On September 12, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Tricia Nixon Cox met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David from 8:58 pm to 9:00 pm. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 210-007 of the White House Tapes.
President Richard Nixon met with his daughter, Tricia Nixon Cox, during a private session at Camp David. Given the brevity of the exchange and the absence of a transcript, the discussion primarily focused on personal or family matters rather than substantive policy issues. No specific administrative decisions or political action items resulted from this brief interaction.
On September 12, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Tricia Nixon Cox talked on the telephone at Camp David from 8:58 pm to 9:00 pm. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 142-005 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and his daughter, Tricia Nixon Cox, discussed her upcoming campaign schedule and travel logistics. They reviewed her planned appearances, including a visit to the Leah Rose Residence for Senior Citizens in Nashville and a meeting with students at Vanderbilt University. The conversation also touched upon her husband Edward Cox’s recent interaction with Philadelphia Mayor Frank Rizzo ahead of the Mayor's scheduled meeting with the President.
On September 12, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David at 9:03 pm. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 210-008 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon initiates a brief communication with the Camp David operator from the Aspen Lodge study. The interaction serves to manage logistical connectivity and facilitate the President’s operational needs while residing at the retreat. No substantive policy discussions or major developments occur during this brief exchange.
On September 12, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator talked on the telephone at Camp David at 9:03 pm. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 142-006 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon contacted the Camp David operator to initiate an urgent telephone call to Charles W. Colson. This brief communication served solely as a logistical request to facilitate a private discussion between the President and his special counsel. No further substantive policy matters or tactical decisions were discussed during this interaction.
On September 12, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Charles W. Colson talked on the telephone at Camp David from 9:04 pm to 9:15 pm. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 142-007 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Charles W. Colson discussed 1972 re-election strategy, specifically focusing on framing the contest as a referendum on voter trust and confidence. They evaluated the performance of Agriculture Secretary Earl L. Butz in defending the administration against George McGovern's accusations regarding the Soviet grain deal. Nixon and Colson concluded that McGovern’s perceived lack of sincerity and consistency would ultimately alienate voters, leading them to prioritize a campaign strategy centered on the President's perceived stability over reactive partisan attacks.
On September 12, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Charles W. Colson met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David from 9:04 pm to 9:15 pm. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 210-009 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Charles Colson briefly discuss the political implications of public outbursts, specifically referencing an individual named Lutz. Nixon posits that such negative displays can ironically serve the administration's interests by highlighting the dissatisfaction of opponents in contrast to the public's general perception that the country is doing well. The conversation remains speculative and concludes without any formal policy directives or significant operational decisions.
On September 12, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Manolo Sanchez met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David at an unknown time between 9:15 pm and 9:50 pm. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 210-010 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon held an informal meeting with his personal valet, Manolo Sanchez, at the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David. While the official record indicates a brief encounter, the entirety of the discussion was withdrawn from the public archive as a personal, returnable item. Consequently, no substantive policy decisions or administrative topics are preserved in the historical record for this interaction.
On September 13, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David at 11:26 am. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 210-011 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon initiates a brief administrative request to the Camp David operator to place a telephone call. The exchange serves primarily as a logistical instruction to connect the President with an outside party. No substantive policy discussions or significant political developments occurred during this short communication.
On September 13, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator talked on the telephone at Camp David at 11:26 am. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 142-008 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon contacted the Camp David operator to facilitate an outgoing call to White House special counsel Charles W. Colson. This brief administrative interaction served as the necessary logistical step to connect the President with his advisor. The call highlights the President’s reliance on internal staff operators to manage his communications while stationed at Camp David.
On September 13, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Charles W. Colson talked on the telephone at Camp David from 11:27 am to 11:41 am. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 142-009 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Charles W. Colson engage in a detailed strategic assessment of the 1972 presidential campaign, focusing on the perceived weaknesses and political challenges facing George McGovern. They analyze McGovern’s campaign mechanics, including his struggles with endorsements, media coverage, and the influence of Ted Kennedy, while contrasting these with Nixon’s own electoral strategies. The conversation serves as an analytical exercise to identify vulnerabilities in the Democratic platform and to optimize the effectiveness of the Nixon reelection effort.
On September 13, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Charles W. Colson met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David from 11:27 am to 11:41 am. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 210-012 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with special counsel Charles Colson at Camp David to strategize on political affairs during the 1972 reelection campaign. The two men discussed tactics for managing political fallout and addressing ongoing pressures facing the administration. While specific details of their deliberation remain shielded by the withdrawal of one segment of the record, the discussion reflects the high-level coordination between the President and his key political aide during a critical phase of the campaign.
On September 13, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon, H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman, Camp David operator, and Lawrence M. Higby met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David from 11:40 am to 1:12 pm. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 210-013 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman met at Camp David to discuss campaign strategy, potential administrative shake-ups for a second term, and the handling of the Watergate scandal. Nixon emphasized shifting his administration toward a more partisan, loyalist approach, specifically planning to remove political opponents from executive departments and the Foreign Service while rewarding loyal media outlets with exclusive access. They also strategized on utilizing John Connally to challenge George McGovern on foreign policy and national defense issues to strengthen the President's reelection platform.