18 conversations found
On September 17, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Julie Nixon Eisenhower talked on the telephone from 8:05 pm to 8:09 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 009-070 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Julie Nixon Eisenhower discuss scheduling details for upcoming social events, including an astronauts' dinner and a meeting with the Bowling Congress National Champions. The conversation covers feedback on First Lady Pat Nixon's recent television appearance and the accompanying press reviews from major newspapers. They also exchange personal updates regarding the health of Rose Mary Woods and the President’s dog, King Timahoe.
On September 18, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, Alexander P. Butterfield, and the White House operator met in the Oval Office of the White House from 9:57 am to 9:59 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 576-001 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with Alexander P. Butterfield to coordinate administrative tasks and facilitate communication with his staff. During the brief session, the President requested a phone call to Attorney General John N. Mitchell. Additionally, the meeting served to process various documents requiring the President’s signature.
On September 18, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Thelma C. ("Pat") (Ryan) Nixon talked on the telephone from 9:59 am to 10:00 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 009-072 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and First Lady Pat Nixon briefly discussed the President's upcoming schedule and travel logistics. The conversation touched upon the impending departure of Attorney General John Mitchell and potential candidates for the Supreme Court seat vacated by Justice Hugo Black. They also briefly conferred on weather conditions affecting their departure plans.
On September 18, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator met in the Oval Office of the White House at 9:59 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 576-002 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon spoke with the White House operator to facilitate a telephonic connection. This brief interaction served as a technical precursor to an outgoing call, as indicated by the President's instruction regarding the destination of the communication. No substantive policy discussions occurred during this brief administrative exchange.
On September 18, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Thelma C. ("Pat") (Ryan) Nixon met in the Oval Office of the White House from 9:59 am to 10:00 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 576-003 of the White House Tapes.
President Richard Nixon and First Lady Pat Nixon met briefly in the Oval Office to finalize their departure schedule for the day. The discussion centered on confirming travel plans, specifically noting a two o'clock departure time. The exchange also included a brief administrative note regarding the handling of a piece of correspondence.
On September 18, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 10:00 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 009-073 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon initiates a call to Congressman Charles W. Wiggins of California. The conversation serves solely as a logistical request for the White House operator to connect the President with the Congressman. No further policy or political discussions occur during this brief administrative interaction.
On September 18, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator met in the Oval Office of the White House at 10:00 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 576-004 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon instructed the White House operator to place a call to Congressman Charles Wiggins. The brief interaction served as a logistical step to initiate direct communication with the legislator. No further substantive policy matters were discussed during this request.
On September 18, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 10:01 am and 10:05 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 009-075 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to place an outgoing call to Representative Roger H. Zion of Indiana. The brief interaction served as a logistical arrangement to facilitate direct communication between the President and the Congressman. No substantive policy discussions or further developments occurred during this administrative exchange.
On September 18, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 10:01 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 009-074 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon instructed the White House operator to facilitate a follow-up conversation with Congressman Charles E. Wiggins. The exchange served to coordinate communication, as Wiggins was currently unavailable due to his attendance at a funeral. Nixon directed the operator to hold the request until the Congressman returned and initiated contact.
On September 18, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 10:05 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 009-076 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon consulted with the White House operator to determine the whereabouts of Congressman Roger Zion. The President requested assistance in reaching Zion at his Indiana residence, where the Congressman was expected to remain until Monday morning. This exchange served as an administrative coordination effort to facilitate direct contact between the President and the Representative.
On September 18, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman, White House operator, unknown person(s), and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House from 10:05 am to 10:40 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 576-005 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman met to discuss a wide range of political strategies, including the 1972 election, potential Supreme Court nominees, and campaign publicity. They addressed the necessity of countering negative press coverage regarding the President's security arrangements at public events and considered methods for managing the candidacies of political rivals like George Wallace and Edmund Muskie. Additionally, the two discussed using the IRS and FBI to investigate and harass political adversaries and media critics, while also vetting potential judicial appointments based on their ideological stances on issues like busing.
On September 18, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 10:05 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 009-077 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon consulted with the White House operator to determine the whereabouts of Congressman Roger H. Zion for an expected communication. The operator located Zion in Princeton, Indiana, and noted he was scheduled to speak at noon. Nixon instructed the operator to attempt contact if possible, though he acknowledged that reaching the Congressman was not a strict necessity.
On September 18, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 10:05 am and 10:39 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 009-078 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to facilitate a telephone connection with his personal aide, Stephen B. Bull. The brief communication served solely as a logistical request to initiate this contact. No further substantive policy matters or official developments were discussed during the call.
On September 18, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull talked on the telephone from 10:39 am to 10:40 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 009-079 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon instructed his aide, Stephen B. Bull, to escort Attorney General John N. Mitchell into the Oval Office. Nixon requested this arrangement while indicating that he needed to complete another telephone call before joining the meeting. The brief exchange served to coordinate the President's immediate morning schedule and visitor management.
On September 18, 1971, Stephen B. Bull, John N. Mitchell, Henry A. Kissinger, President Richard M. Nixon, Roger H. Zion, Charles E. Wiggins, Howard Russell, Ronald L. Ziegler, and John D. Ehrlichman met in the Oval Office of the White House from 10:40 am to 2:05 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 576-006 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with his inner circle, including John Mitchell, Henry Kissinger, and John Ehrlichman, to discuss a range of urgent issues including Middle East tensions, the SALT negotiations, and Supreme Court vacancies. The President directed that the Middle East situation be kept low-profile to avoid political complications, emphasized the need for a conservative nominee to fill the Supreme Court vacancy, and ordered his staff to secure comprehensive files on the Bay of Pigs and the Pentagon Papers to better manage political messaging. Additionally, the participants reviewed economic indicators, discussed the President's public relations strategy regarding J. Edgar Hoover, and brainstormed ways to capitalize on the Democratic Party's internal divisions.
On September 18, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Roger H. Zion talked on the telephone from 10:51 am to 10:54 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 009-080 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon called Congressman Roger H. Zion to offer birthday greetings and encourage him to mention the President’s well-wishes during his upcoming speaking engagements in Indiana. The conversation also touched upon Zion reaching his fiftieth birthday, with Nixon jokingly remarking on his youthful appearance and expressing a playful frustration with the younger generation. The exchange served primarily as a gesture of political camaraderie and personal rapport between the two men.
On September 18, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, White House operator, and Charles E. Wiggins talked on the telephone at 11:05 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 009-081 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon initiated this phone call to express his personal condolences to Representative Charles E. Wiggins following the recent death of Wiggins' wife. The two discussed the long-term illness leading to her passing and the upcoming funeral services scheduled at Rose Hills Memorial Park. Nixon noted that the location held personal significance, as several members of his own family are also interred there.
On September 18, 1971, Alexander P. Butterfield, Charles W. Colson, and John D. Ehrlichman met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 2:05 pm and 2:07 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 576-007 of the White House Tapes.
Alexander P. Butterfield, Charles W. Colson, and John D. Ehrlichman convened in the Oval Office to discuss administrative operations and scheduling matters. The brief interaction focused on the staff's need for dedicated time to manage official White House work. The recording concludes abruptly before any significant decisions or follow-up actions could be finalized.