28 conversations found
On September 21, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, Manolo Sanchez, H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman, and John D. Ehrlichman met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 9:19 am and 9:36 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 449-001 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon, H.R. Haldeman, and John Ehrlichman discussed the administration's strategy for releasing an expurgated version of the Pentagon Papers despite concerns raised by Henry Kissinger. The participants aimed to use the documents to turn the political narrative against the Democrats, ultimately deciding to proceed with the release while tasking Ehrlichman to coordinate with Richard Helms to declassify further sensitive intelligence records. Additionally, the group reviewed the staffing structure for the Council on International Economic Policy and finalized plans for the President's upcoming economic speech in Detroit.
On September 21, 1971, United States Secret Service agents met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 9:36 am and 11:13 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 449-002 of the White House Tapes.
Secret Service agents entered the Oval Office to brief President Nixon regarding his logistics and upcoming movements. The discussion centered on the President's scheduled attendance at a conference held in the Cabinet Room. The meeting was brief and served primarily as a routine security coordination session.
On September 21, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House Consumer Advisor Council, including Virginia H. Knauer, Eunice P. Howe, Dr. Carmen Busquets, George A. Johnson, Dr. Stewart M. Lee, Dr. Jean Mayer, Jacob Clayman, Dr. Wilma Donahue, Dr. Stewart Lee Richardson, Jr., Solomon Harge, Gary K. Nelson, Mrs. Oscar C. Sowards, Donald Livingston, Foster J. Pratt, Lucille Shriver, Joseph Smith, James P. Sullivan, Thomas G. Walters, Colston E. Warne, Don S. Willner, the White House photographer, and members of the press, met in the Cabinet Room of the White House from 9:36 am to 11:13 am. The Cabinet Room taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 076-006 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with the White House Consumer Advisory Council to discuss the economic implications of the administration's recently implemented wage-price freeze and the planning for Phase II economic policies. The participants, including Virginia H. Knauer and various consumer advocates, addressed the need for consumer representation, effective enforcement mechanisms, and the impact of inflation on fixed-income groups. The meeting served as a forum for the council to express support for the President's economic stabilization efforts while emphasizing the importance of public participation and transparency in controlling costs.
On September 21, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Alexander P. Butterfield met in the Oval Office of the White House at 11:13 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 449-003 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Alexander P. Butterfield met to coordinate the details of the President’s upcoming schedule, specifically regarding a planned meeting with the consumer council. The brief discussion centered on managing the President's interactions with these stakeholders to ensure the tone and objectives of the engagement were appropriately addressed. Butterfield confirmed the logistics before exiting the Oval Office.
On September 21, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, Olav V, King of Norway, Arne Gunneng, Emil ("Bus") Mosbacher, Jr., Helmut ("Hal") Sonnenfeldt, and unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House from 11:13 am to 11:33 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 449-004 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with King Olav V of Norway and members of his delegation to discuss diplomatic relations and international affairs. The conversation covered the special relationship between the United States and Norway, as well as broader geopolitical shifts, including the rise of Japan and Nixon’s strategic outreach to China. Nixon emphasized the necessity of maintaining strong economic and political ties with European allies while navigating the changing global power structure.
On September 21, 1971, Alexander P. Butterfield, Stephen B. Bull, and Manolo Sanchez met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 11:33 am and 11:38 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 449-005 of the White House Tapes.
Alexander P. Butterfield, Stephen B. Bull, and Manolo Sanchez met in the Oval Office to coordinate administrative logistics regarding the President’s location. The participants discussed a phone call initiated by Bull while managing scheduling uncertainties. The brief interaction concluded with the group exiting the office to facilitate ongoing operations.
On September 21, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, Manolo Sanchez, and Alexander P. Butterfield met in the Oval Office of the White House from 11:38 am to 11:40 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 449-006 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with his personal valet Manolo Sanchez and aide Alexander P. Butterfield in the Oval Office for a brief, two-minute discussion. Although the specific substance of the exchange remains largely obscured by withdrawn segments and undefined transcript data, the meeting focused on logistics involving personal staff. No major policy decisions were recorded during this abbreviated interaction.
On September 21, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 11:40 am and 11:48 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 449-007 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull to review and manage his daily schedule. The primary focus of the discussion concerned arrangements for an upcoming meeting with Paul G. Hoffman. Bull subsequently departed the Oval Office after finalizing the details of the President’s itinerary.
On September 21, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, Paul G. Hoffman, Col. Richard T. Kennedy, and White House photographer met in the Oval Office of the White House from 11:48 am to 12:14 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 449-008 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with Paul G. Hoffman, outgoing administrator of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), and Col. Richard T. Kennedy to discuss the importance of UN economic programs and the transition to new leadership. Hoffman advocated for increased U.S. financial support for the UNDP, emphasizing that economic stability and pre-investment work are essential foundations for world peace. The conversation also touched upon broader concerns regarding American economic isolationism and the need to maintain competitiveness in international trade.
On September 21, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 12:14 pm and 12:17 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 449-009 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met to coordinate logistical arrangements for an upcoming photo opportunity with attendees of the International Seminar on Illicit Drug Traffic and Abuse. Bull briefed the President on the group's composition, the requirement for French translation, and the expectation that the President provide brief remarks and commemorative cufflinks. The meeting served to finalize the brief protocol for the interaction, confirming that Nixon would not be expected to deliver an extensive address.
On September 21, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and members of the International Seminar on Illicit Drug Traffic and Abuse, including Andrew C. Tartaglino, George Belk, Walter H. Buck, John W. Warner, Perry A. Rivkind, Dr. Edwin Rock, Dr. Ernst Hoffman, Andre Thirty, Leon François, Gordon Tomalty, Reginald Pruneau, José Nieto; Esbjorn Esbjornsson, Jean Benoit, S. T. Charles, W. Rogers, H. B. Spear, Alex Hasland, Jean Ducet, Honore Gevaudan, Jacques Reillac, Michel Noquet, Dr. Karl Heinz Gemmer, Jurgen Jeschke, Manlio Vinale, Antonio Fariello, Hicham Kourayten, Antoine Saade, Numa Wagner, Sten Grindhaug, Egil ("Bud") Krogh, Jr., Walter Minnick, and Geoffrey C. Shepard, met in the Cabinet Room of the White House from 12:17 pm to 12:23 pm. The Cabinet Room taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 076-007 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with an international delegation of law enforcement and medical experts participating in the Seminar on Illicit Drug Traffic and Abuse to discuss global strategies for combatting narcotics trafficking. The discussion emphasized the transition of drug abuse from a perceived domestic "ghetto issue" to a critical international concern affecting the vitality of all civilizations. Nixon underscored the necessity of robust cooperation with foreign governments, specifically citing efforts with Turkey, while highlighting the role of the Cabinet Committee chaired by Secretary of State William P. Rogers in coordinating these intensified control initiatives.
On September 21, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 12:23 pm and 12:25 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 449-010 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with aide Stephen B. Bull to coordinate scheduling and personal arrangements for Kenneth E. BeLieu. The discussion focused on BeLieu's upcoming work assignment and the logistical considerations involving his family. The brief meeting concluded with the President emphasizing the need for these arrangements to be finalized.
On September 21, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, Kenneth E. BeLieu, William E. Timmons, White House photographer, and Clark MacGregor met in the Oval Office of the White House from 12:25 pm to 12:34 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 449-011 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with Kenneth BeLieu, William Timmons, and Clark MacGregor to discuss BeLieu's transition to his new role as Undersecretary of the Army. The President emphasized the need for stronger leadership and management within the Army and stressed the importance of maintaining close coordination between the Pentagon and the White House on legislative defense matters. The participants further deliberated on potential military leadership candidates, including Gen. Creighton Abrams, and reflected on the ongoing political challenges regarding the military draft.
On September 21, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, Alexander P. Butterfield, H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman, unknown person(s), Henry A. Kissinger, Stephen B. Bull, and Manolo Sanchez met in the Oval Office of the White House from 12:35 pm to 1:40 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 449-012 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with H.R. Haldeman and other staff to review administrative and political matters, including the handling of the Pentagon Papers and the reorganization of the Council on International Economic Policy (CIEP). The President emphasized the need to move beyond current staffing limitations by centering economic policy work around George Shultz and John Connally, rather than Peter Peterson. Additionally, the group discussed potential candidates for Secretary of Agriculture, the legislative strategy for a Supreme Court appointment, and the necessity of managing Vice President Agnew's role leading into the upcoming campaign.
On September 21, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 1:40 pm and 2:30 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 449-013 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull to discuss administrative concerns and handle specific directives regarding Virginia H. Knauer. The discussion focused on the President's personal notes concerning Knauer, indicating an interest in her professional activities or future status. The meeting concluded with Bull tasked with administrative follow-up based on these presidential instructions.
On September 21, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Ronald L. Ziegler met in the Oval Office of the White House from 2:30 pm to 2:35 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 449-014 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Ronald Ziegler discussed media strategy regarding the upcoming Detroit Economic Club Q&A session. Ziegler advocated for allowing electronic media coverage, arguing that the cumulative impact of news segments—especially when preempting negative focus on picket lines—would be more effective than a live broadcast. Nixon considered the logistics of press positioning, ultimately agreeing that if television cameras were permitted, they must be kept in the back to minimize intrusion and maintain the focus on his interaction with the audience.
On September 21, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 2:35 pm and 2:57 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 449-015 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman coordinated travel logistics and messaging strategies for upcoming presidential trips to Anchorage, Montana, and Oregon. They discussed the involvement of Secretary of State William P. Rogers, specifically debating whether he should join the President to deliver foreign policy briefings to regional editors. The discussion also addressed the assignment of domestic policy representatives, including John D. Ehrlichman and George P. Shultz, to balance the administration's public outreach agenda.
On September 21, 1971, United States Secret Service agents met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 2:57 pm and 4:04 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 449-016 of the White House Tapes.
Secret Service agents met with President Nixon in the Oval Office to conduct a security-related briefing or logistical check. The discussion centered on confirming the President's precise location and status within the White House residence. Following the brief exchange, the agents departed the office to continue their protective duties.
On September 21, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman, and Henry A. Kissinger met in the Oval Office of the White House from 4:04 pm to 4:23 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 449-017 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon, H. R. Haldeman, and Henry Kissinger met to coordinate the President's upcoming schedule, focusing on balancing his public appearances at various receptions with the need to protect his time. They discussed logistics for the President's Alaska trip, including interactions with newspaper publishers and potential appearances alongside Bill Rogers. Kissinger subsequently joined the meeting to brief the President on mounting evidence of domestic instability within the People's Republic of China, specifically citing the unexplained cancellation of civil aviation flights and the potential death or removal of Mao Zedong, which threatened the status of upcoming diplomatic initiatives.
On September 21, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, Prince Fahd ibn Abd al-Aziz Al Saud, Ibrahim al-Sowayel, Joseph J. Sisco, Camile Nowfels, Harold H. Saunders, and Manolo Sanchez met in the Oval Office of the White House from 4:23 pm to 5:00 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 449-018 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with Prince Fahd of Saudi Arabia to discuss the ongoing Arab-Israeli conflict and the strategic importance of stability in the Middle East. Prince Fahd conveyed a message from King Faisal regarding the desire of Egyptian leadership to move away from Soviet influence and toward a more constructive relationship with the United States. Nixon expressed his commitment to regional peace and emphasized the value of maintaining close bilateral ties with Saudi Arabia to counter the spread of radicalism and communism in the region.
On September 21, 1971, Manolo Sanchez and Henry A. Kissinger met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 5:00 pm and 5:02 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 449-019 of the White House Tapes.
Manolo Sanchez and Henry A. Kissinger met briefly in the Oval Office to conduct a short, largely unintelligible exchange. Due to the lack of audible content in the recording, no substantive policy discussions, decisions, or action items were captured. The encounter concluded within two minutes, providing no significant historical insight into administration activities.
On September 21, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, Henry A. Kissinger, and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House from 5:02 pm to 5:15 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 449-020 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Henry Kissinger discussed the ongoing diplomatic efforts regarding the People's Republic of China, specifically focusing on the uncertainty surrounding Mao Zedong's health and internal political instability. Kissinger updated the President on recent communications with Chinese officials and the logistical challenges of finalizing dates for a presidential visit. The pair concluded that regardless of internal Chinese turmoil, the administration's strategic position remained advantageous for upcoming diplomatic negotiations, including potential summits with the Soviet Union.
On September 21, 1971, United States Secret Service agents met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 5:15 pm and 8:20 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 449-021 of the White House Tapes.
Secret Service agents met with President Nixon in the Oval Office to conduct an administrative or security-related briefing. The dialogue remains largely unintelligible, providing no actionable intelligence or clear records of substantive policy discussions. The meeting concluded when the agents departed the office shortly before 8:20 pm.
On September 21, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 6:45 pm and 7:33 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 009-104 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to place a follow-up telephone call to his special counsel, Charles W. Colson. The exchange served primarily as an administrative request to facilitate communication with a key staff member. No further substantive policy matters were discussed during this brief connection.
On September 21, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 7:33 pm and 7:37 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 009-106 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon initiates a brief telephone request to the White House operator to be connected with Attorney General John N. Mitchell. The conversation serves solely as a logistical bridge to facilitate direct communication with Mitchell. No policy matters or further substantive discussions occur during this brief interaction.
On September 21, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 7:33 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 009-105 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon communicated with a White House operator regarding the availability and location of special counsel Charles W. Colson. The operator informed the President that Colson was commuting home and had made a personal stop, rendering him currently unavailable for telephone consultation. No substantive policy matters were addressed, as the interaction served solely to coordinate a return call.
On September 21, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 7:37 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 009-107 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon communicated with the White House operator to confirm the current whereabouts of Attorney General John N. Mitchell. The inquiry was prompted by Mitchell's scheduled appearance at the University of Maryland that evening. No further policy discussions or significant political actions occurred during this brief administrative exchange.
On September 21, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Charles W. Colson talked on the telephone from 7:54 pm to 8:11 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 009-108 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Charles Colson confer regarding the administration’s economic strategy and public relations efforts, specifically focusing on the Consumer Price Index and its implications for October 1971. The discussion touches upon political strategy related to the draft and administrative management, including George Shultz’s role and communications with George Romney. Additionally, the pair evaluates the political fallout surrounding the Pentagon Papers and internal Cabinet dynamics involving James D. Hodgson.