20 conversations found
On September 25, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman talked on the telephone from 9:07 pm to 9:21 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 030-025 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and H.R. Haldeman discussed whether Vice President Spiro Agnew should cancel a campaign appearance in Texas to return to Washington for a potential tie-breaking vote on the Brooke Amendment to the foreign aid bill. Although staff opinions were divided on the probability of a tie, Nixon expressed concern that Agnew would suffer significant political criticism if he were absent during a pivotal Senate vote. Ultimately, the President decided that Agnew should play it safe and return to the capital, while instructing staff to arrange a suitable substitute speaker for the Texas event.
On September 25, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 9:21 pm and 9:23 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 030-026 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to facilitate an urgent connection to his Chief of Staff, H.R. Haldeman. This brief administrative interaction served as a logistical step to initiate a direct line of communication between the President and his key advisor. No further substantive discussion occurred before the transition of the call.
On September 25, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman talked on the telephone from 9:23 pm to 9:24 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 030-027 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman discussed the scheduling logistics for Vice President Spiro Agnew’s attendance at an upcoming Senate vote on the Edward W. Brooke amendment. They analyzed whether Agnew could balance a planned breakfast appearance in Texas with the necessary arrival time for the 2:00 p.m. vote in Washington. Haldeman committed to exploring whether the Vice President could reschedule his morning commitment to ensure his timely return for the legislative session.
On September 26, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 9:20 am and 9:45 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 787-001 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with an unknown woman in the Oval Office to discuss the logistics of an upcoming presidential trip. During the brief interaction, the President requested a comprehensive schedule or package for the travel. The exchange concluded with the individual informing Nixon that the necessary documentation was not yet prepared.
On September 26, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 9:20 am and 9:45 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 787-002 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull to coordinate the President's upcoming travel schedule. The discussion focused on logistical planning and the itinerary for a forthcoming trip. This interaction reflects the routine administrative management required to facilitate executive domestic and international engagements.
On September 26, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Alexander P. Butterfield met in the Oval Office of the White House from 9:45 am to 9:47 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 787-003 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with Alexander P. Butterfield to briefly review and discuss the upcoming schedule for Chief of Staff H.R. Haldeman. The meeting served as a routine administrative coordination of the President's inner circle appointments and logistical planning. No major policy decisions were recorded during this two-minute exchange.
On September 26, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon, H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman, Ronald L. Ziegler, and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House from 9:50 am to 10:11 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 787-004 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with H.R. Haldeman and other aides to coordinate logistics for his upcoming trip to New York, specifically focusing on a sensitive meeting with Jewish leaders and potential risks regarding news leaks. The group discussed political campaign strategies, including the management of Vice President Agnew's schedule and the importance of monitoring congressional hearings related to Watergate and ITT. Additionally, Nixon expressed frustration with the lack of loyalty from political pundits and business executives who received administration support, deciding to restrict future personal favors to journalists and business figures.
On September 26, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon, John D. Ehrlichman, Stephen B. Bull, Robert E. Merriam, Lewis A. Engman, and White House photographer met in the Oval Office of the White House from 10:11 am to 10:53 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 787-005 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with John Ehrlichman, Robert Merriam, and Lewis Engman to review the progress of an Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations (ACIR) study concerning national fiscal policy, school financing, and property tax reform. The discussion focused on the urgent need to address the heavy property tax burden on the elderly—which the President characterized as a national scandal—and evaluated the potential for implementing a federal "circuit breaker" relief program. Nixon instructed the team to keep their findings confidential until after the 1972 election and requested that the Treasury Department conduct a parallel study on their recommendations to maintain strategic flexibility.
On September 26, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon, Joseph P. Tonelli, Laurence H. Silberman, Willie J. Usery, Jr., Donald F. Rodgers, White House photographer, unknown person(s), and James D. Hodgson met in the Oval Office of the White House from 10:54 am to 11:17 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 787-006 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with United Paper Makers International Union leader Joseph P. Tonelli and members of his administration, including Secretary of Labor James D. Hodgson, to discuss labor relations and union support for the administration's policies. Tonelli expressed strong approval of Nixon's foreign policy and his approach to economic stabilization, while the group discussed specific legislative concerns regarding pulp and paper industry trade. They also addressed the importance of establishing the National Commission for Industrial Peace to improve labor dispute resolution as an alternative to economic strikes.
On September 26, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Alexander P. Butterfield met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 11:17 am and 11:30 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 787-008 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with Alexander P. Butterfield to coordinate the President's upcoming schedule and administrative agenda. The discussion primarily focused on preparations for a forthcoming meeting with the British Ambassador, George R.S. Baring, the Earl of Cromer. Additionally, the two reviewed logistical arrangements for various document signings and policy proposals to be finalized before the meeting concluded.
On September 26, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 11:17 am and 11:30 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 787-007 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull to coordinate logistical details and media restrictions for his upcoming schedule, specifically regarding meetings with building trades representatives and Jewish leaders. Seeking to maintain a fast pace, the President explicitly prohibited all photography during these sessions to minimize time expenditures and exposure. Bull confirmed that there would be no individual coverage or official photographic documentation for these specific groups.
On September 26, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Alexander P. Butterfield met in the Oval Office of the White House from 11:30 am to 11:49 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 787-009 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Alexander P. Butterfield met to coordinate upcoming administrative logistics, including the President's schedule and official social obligations. They reviewed guest lists for formal dinners honoring Sir Alec Douglas-Home and Andrei Gromyko, ensuring appropriate attendance and political representation. Additionally, the President provided instructions regarding the distribution, inscription, and handling of photographs taken during a recent meeting at John B. Connally’s ranch.
On September 26, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 11:49 am and 12:04 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 787-011 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with his aide, Stephen B. Bull, to coordinate preparations for an upcoming meeting with the leaders of building trades unions. The primary objective was to ensure the appropriate distribution of commemorative pins and cuff links as gifts for the union presidents in attendance. This brief planning session served to finalize logistical arrangements for the President's engagement with organized labor representatives.
On September 26, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon, H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman, and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 11:49 am and 12:04 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 787-010 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and H.R. Haldeman reviewed congressional strategy regarding a potential tie vote on an 'end the war' bill, speculating on the role of Vice President Agnew in breaking a deadlock. The discussion transitioned to the President's upcoming speech at the International Monetary Fund meeting, where they criticized the influence of Henry Kissinger and the establishment media, particularly journalist Marvin Kalb. Following Stephen Bull's entry, the group finalized scheduling details for meetings with labor leaders and a photo session with the British Ambassador.
On September 26, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and presidents of building trades unions, including John H. ("Jack") Lyons, Martin J. Ward, Peter Fosco, Thomas F. Murphy, Andrew T. Haas, Wylie Lawhead, Kenneth M. Edwards, Hunter P. Wharton, Joseph T. Power, Charles H. Pillard, Edward J. Carough, James D. Hodgson, Laurence H. Silberman, Willie J. Usery, Jr., and S. Frank Raftery, as well as Stephen B. Bull and the White House photographer, met in the Oval Office of the White House from 12:04 pm to 12:30 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 787-012 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with leaders of various building trades unions to discuss their ongoing collaboration with his administration and their formal endorsement of his re-election. The participants addressed labor-management relations, the future of wage and price controls, and the administration’s commitment to providing union representation in high-level government positions. Nixon praised the group for their support of his foreign policy and national security objectives, while the labor leaders reaffirmed their commitment to the President despite the neutrality stance held by the broader AFL-CIO.
On September 26, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon, Stephen B. Bull, Thelma C. ("Pat") (Ryan) Nixon, George R. S. Baring, Mrs. George R. S. Baring, Alexander M. Haig, Jr., and White House photographer met in the Oval Office of the White House from 12:30 pm to 12:39 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 787-013 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and First Lady Pat Nixon hosted the British Ambassador, George R. S. Baring (The Earl of Cromer), and his wife in the Oval Office for a diplomatic courtesy visit. The discussion primarily centered on the exchange of commemorative gifts, including a medal and a box associated with St. Paul’s Cathedral and architect Christopher Wren. The participants also reminisced about the President’s past visits to London and briefly compared the differences in campaign finance and electoral processes between the United States and the United Kingdom.
On September 26, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 12:39 pm and 12:45 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 787-015 of the White House Tapes.
President Richard M. Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull in the Oval Office to discuss the professional schedule of Charles W. Colson. The brief consultation focused on organizing and reviewing Colson’s upcoming commitments and logistical planning. No further administrative actions or policy decisions were recorded during this session.
On September 26, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 12:39 pm and 12:45 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 787-014 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon held a brief, six-minute meeting in the Oval Office with an unidentified male visitor. Aside from a three-second segment categorized as a personal returnable, the substantive content of this interaction remains unavailable. No transcript exists to clarify the nature of the discussion or any resulting policy actions.
On September 26, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon, H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman, Charles W. Colson, and Alexander P. Butterfield met in the Oval Office of the White House from 12:45 pm to 1:31 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 787-016 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with H.R. Haldeman and Charles Colson to discuss political strategy for the 1972 election, focusing specifically on managing campaign demonstrations and public perception. They analyzed the effectiveness of local Republican efforts to frame protest activities—such as those targeting Nixon’s California trip—as direct operations of the George McGovern campaign. Additionally, the group reviewed the support of business and labor sectors, dismissed critical press coverage regarding aerospace industry ties, and assessed how the President’s international diplomatic visits to the Soviet Union and China continued to bolster his public image.
On September 26, 1972, Manolo Sanchez and United States Secret Service agents met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 1:31 pm and 11:59 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 787-017 of the White House Tapes.
Manolo Sanchez and a member of the United States Secret Service met in the Oval Office to address routine administrative or security-related matters. The brief discussion concluded with a polite exchange regarding the preceding conversation. Due to the limited and unintelligible nature of the audio, no specific policy decisions or significant operational shifts were recorded.