30 conversations found
On September 28, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman met in the Oval Office of the White House from 11:30 am to 11:57 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 579-001 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and H.R. Haldeman reviewed the President's upcoming schedule, focusing on balancing official duties with political optics. They discussed the President’s attendance at Justice Hugo Black's funeral, a potential unannounced visit to a POW wives' dinner, and logistics for recent and future travel, including concerns over the management of motorcades and press coverage. Nixon ultimately decided to maintain control over his public appearances, rejecting unnecessary speaking engagements and delegating travel details while prioritizing his focus on upcoming Phase II economic policy meetings.
On September 28, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 11:57 am and 12:04 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 579-002 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull to discuss adjustments to his daily schedule. The primary focus of the brief meeting was the coordination of an upcoming appointment with Charles W. Colson. No major policy decisions were recorded during this logistical session.
On September 28, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, Charles W. Colson, H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman, Stephen B. Bull, and Henry A. Kissinger met in the Oval Office of the White House from 12:04 pm to 1:40 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 579-003 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with his senior advisors and Henry Kissinger to discuss pressing political, economic, and foreign policy matters, including the handling of Justice Hugo Black's funeral, the legislative challenge of the Mansfield amendment, and the upcoming strategy for Vietnam. Nixon expressed a desire to avoid the public exploitation of funerals and the visible presence of Secret Service agents on running boards, while also directing a low-key approach to his attendance at Justice Black's service. The conversation further addressed managing the economy to ensure a stable political environment and finalized scheduling for diplomatic meetings with the International Monetary Fund and Soviet official Andrei Gromyko.
On September 28, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Alexander P. Butterfield met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 1:40 pm and 1:41 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 579-004 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Alexander P. Butterfield meet briefly to discuss a scheduling matter involving John Ehrlichman. The discussion centers on a specific communication or piece of correspondence, referred to as a "letter," and potential upcoming appointments. The participants conclude by exchanging brief thoughts on how to proceed with these administrative arrangements.
On September 28, 1971, United States Secret Service agents met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 1:40 pm and 1:41 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 579-005 of the White House Tapes.
Secret Service agents met with President Nixon in the Oval Office to conduct a brief, routine security-related interaction. The brevity of the encounter and the lack of recorded substance suggest a logistical or administrative exchange typical of presidential protection details. No substantive policy discussions or significant political decisions were documented during this short meeting.
On September 28, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at 3:05 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 579-006 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull to discuss the management of his daily schedule, specifically regarding upcoming meetings with President Moktar Ould Daddah and John D. Ehrlichman. Frustrated by the excessive time spent on photo sessions in the Cabinet Room, Nixon directed Bull to enforce a strict forty-five-second limit for these events moving forward. This change was implemented to streamline the President's itinerary and eliminate unnecessary delays in his busy calendar.
On September 28, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman, and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House from 3:06 pm to 3:15 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 579-007 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with H. R. Haldeman and Stephen B. Bull to vent his frustration regarding his recent attendance at the funeral of Supreme Court Justice Hugo L. Black. Nixon characterized the decision to attend as a significant political error, arguing that it provided no genuine benefit to his administration's relationship with the public or the judiciary while fueling liberal expectations for future judicial appointments. He explicitly instructed his staff to stop pressuring him into similar ceremonial appearances, labeling the advice to attend as poorly conceived.
On September 28, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and members of the Organization of African Unity, including Moktar Ould Daddah, Hamdi Ould Mouknass, Dr. Njoroge Mungai, Capt. Charles Sissoko, Elijah Mudenda, Jean Keutcha, Diallo Telli, Mohamed Sahnoun, William P. Rogers, Henry A. Kissinger, Emil ("Bus") Mosbacher, Jr., David D. Newsome, W. Marshall Wright, Robert Bruce, Alec G. Toumayan, and members of the press, met in the Cabinet Room of the White House from 3:15 pm to 3:52 pm. The Cabinet Room taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 077-007 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with a delegation from the Organization of African Unity (OAU), led by Mauritanian President Moktar Ould Daddah, to discuss African decolonization and the liberation of southern Africa from minority rule. The delegation advocated for U.S. support in implementing UN resolutions regarding Namibia, South Africa, Rhodesia, and Portuguese territories, while specifically expressing concern over potential U.S. legislation to purchase chrome from Rhodesia. Nixon reaffirmed the administration's opposition to the legislative amendment and emphasized his personal commitment to African affairs, while the delegates expressed gratitude for the open, diplomatic dialogue.
On September 28, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, John C. Stennis, Gordon L. Allott, Leslie C. Arends, F. Edward Hébert, Melvin R. Laird, Clark MacGregor, William E. Timmons, Peter M. Flanigan, Ronald L. Ziegler, and White House photographer met in the Oval Office of the White House from 3:59 pm to 4:13 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 579-008 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with congressional leaders and administration officials, including John C. Stennis and Melvin R. Laird, to coordinate legislative strategy regarding HR 6531 and the broader Military Procurement Bill. The participants discussed the status of the bill in Congress, specifically focusing on managing the Mansfield amendment and navigating the conference committee process. The discussion emphasized building support for the administration's military objectives and preparing for legislative action items in the coming week.
On September 28, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, Manolo Sanchez, H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman, Stephen B. Bull, and Alexander P. Butterfield met in the Oval Office of the White House from 4:14 pm to 4:23 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 579-009 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon consulted with H. R. Haldeman, Stephen Bull, and Alexander Butterfield regarding the logistics and messaging for his upcoming attendance at the National League of Families convention. The group discussed the political optics of the President's public schedule, specifically balancing his concern for POWs with his potential attendance at Justice Hugo Black's funeral. Additionally, Nixon reviewed a draft statement concerning the draft extension bill and expressed his personal disdain for the ideological leanings of some judicial philosophies.
On September 28, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone from 4:21 pm to 4:22 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 010-011 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to place a personal telephone call to his daughter, Julie Nixon Eisenhower. The brief interaction served as a formal request to connect the President with his daughter. No further policy or administrative matters were discussed during this exchange.
On September 28, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, White House operator, Hugh Scott, Robert P. Griffin, Gerald R. Ford, Leslie C. Arends, Clark MacGregor, Ronald L. Ziegler, George P. Shultz, John D. Ehrlichman, Julie Nixon Eisenhower, and Charles W. Colson met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 4:23 pm and 5:21 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 579-010 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with Republican congressional leadership, staff, and advisors to coordinate the administration’s legislative agenda for the final months of the 1971 session. The discussion focused on securing passage of the President's tax package, welfare reform, and revenue-sharing initiatives, while navigating difficult Senate opposition and House parliamentary hurdles. Nixon emphasized the urgent need for political pressure on Democrats regarding a federal wage deferral bill and outlined strategies for upcoming Supreme Court nominations to ensure successful confirmations.
On September 28, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 4:23 pm and 4:55 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 010-013 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon initiates a request through the White House operator to place an urgent call to Special Counsel Charles W. Colson. This administrative interaction serves to facilitate direct communication between the President and a key advisor regarding ongoing executive business. No substantive policy discussions occur, as the dialogue is limited to the mechanical process of connecting the call.
On September 28, 1971, Ronald L. Ziegler and Julie Nixon Eisenhower talked on the telephone from 4:23 pm to 4:55 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 010-012 of the White House Tapes.
Press Secretary Ronald Ziegler speaks with Julie Nixon Eisenhower to coordinate communication regarding her father, President Richard Nixon. Ziegler informs Julie that the President is currently engaged in a meeting and promises to facilitate a return call once he becomes available. This brief exchange serves primarily to manage the President’s immediate schedule and family correspondence.
On September 28, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Charles W. Colson talked on the telephone from 4:55 pm to 4:57 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 010-014 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon expressed urgent frustration to Charles Colson regarding the lack of public mail support reaching Congress for his proposed pay deferral legislation. Nixon noted that legislative leaders, including Gerald Ford, reported being overwhelmed by opposition from government unions while receiving no backing from business groups like the NAM or the Chamber of Commerce. The President directed Colson to immediately mobilize these organizations to generate a substantial letter-writing campaign before the upcoming Tuesday vote.
On September 28, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, John L. McClellan, Eugene S. Cowen, Peter M. Flanigan, and White House photographer met in the Oval Office of the White House from 5:23 pm to 5:51 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 579-011 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with Senator John L. McClellan and staff members to discuss Supreme Court vacancies, current economic policy, and pending copyright legislation. The group considered potential judicial nominees and discussed the administration's need to demonstrate control over corporate profits to maintain public support for economic initiatives. Furthermore, they reviewed the status of cable television regulations and the broader copyright bill, with McClellan seeking assurances that the White House was not improperly interfering with FCC proceedings or current legislative efforts.
On September 28, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 5:51 pm and 5:53 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 579-013 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon consulted with the White House operator to facilitate an outgoing call. The brief exchange served as a logistical step to connect the President with a third party. No substantive policy discussions occurred during this operator-assisted connection.
On September 28, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 5:51 pm and 5:53 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 579-014 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon requested that the White House operator connect him with a contact identified as the Inspector. This brief interaction serves as a routine administrative request to facilitate further communication. No substantive policy matters or major developments occurred during this brief exchange.
On September 28, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 5:51 pm and 5:53 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 579-012 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon consulted with the White House operator to facilitate an outgoing call. This brief interaction served as a routine administrative step to connect the President with another party. No substantive policy discussions or policy decisions occurred during this brief exchange.
On September 28, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 5:51 pm and 5:53 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 010-016 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to inquire about the availability of his daughter, Julie Nixon Eisenhower. Upon learning that she was currently out, the President decided not to pursue further efforts to reach her at that time. The brief exchange served solely as an unsuccessful attempt to facilitate a personal communication.
On September 28, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman, Thelma C. ("Pat") (Ryan) Nixon, Henry A. Kissinger, White House operator, and Charles W. Colson met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 5:51 pm and 6:42 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 579-015 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon, H. R. Haldeman, Henry Kissinger, and Charles Colson met to coordinate administration strategy regarding the upcoming Mansfield Amendment vote in the House, Kissinger’s secret trip to the People’s Republic of China, and the President’s scheduled address to the National League of Families. The participants discussed managing potential legislative defeats, minimizing the political fallout of the China announcement on the upcoming UN Taiwan vote, and addressing criticism from Senator Edward Kennedy regarding POWs. Nixon ultimately decided to maintain a low-profile approach for his visit to the POW families and affirmed his intent to control the China trip logistics without State Department interference.
On September 28, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 5:51 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 010-015 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to place a personal telephone call to his daughter, Julie Nixon Eisenhower. The operator attempted to facilitate the request but informed the President that she was currently unavailable. No further actions were taken during this brief exchange.
On September 28, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 5:51 pm and 5:53 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 010-017 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to facilitate a personal phone call to First Lady Pat Nixon. The exchange served as a brief administrative request to connect the President with his wife. No substantive policy matters or major political decisions were addressed during this short communication.
On September 28, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Thelma C. ("Pat") (Ryan) Nixon talked on the telephone from 5:53 pm to 5:54 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 010-018 of the White House Tapes.
President Richard Nixon and First Lady Pat Nixon engaged in a brief, one-minute telephone conversation. The majority of the recording consists of a withdrawn segment classified as personal, followed by a brief, informal exchange. No substantive policy discussions or administrative decisions were documented in the surviving transcript.
On September 28, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 5:55 pm and 6:26 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 010-019 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to facilitate an outgoing call. The primary purpose of this brief communication was to request that the operator connect him with Charles W. Colson. No further substantive discussion took place during this administrative exchange.
On September 28, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Charles W. Colson talked on the telephone from 6:26 pm to 6:30 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 010-020 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Charles Colson discuss efforts to generate congressional mail support for the administration's economic program, specifically targeting legislative opposition to a proposed pay raise. Nixon stresses the necessity of pressuring business groups like the Chamber of Commerce to ensure compliance with the campaign. Additionally, the pair discusses political messaging against Senator Edward Kennedy regarding his criticisms of the administration’s handling of prisoners of war in Vietnam.
On September 28, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 6:30 pm and 8:15 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 010-021 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to facilitate an urgent communication with his National Security Advisor, Henry Kissinger. The brief interaction served as a formal request to place a telephone call to Kissinger. No further substantive policy matters were recorded during this brief exchange.
On September 28, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 6:30 pm and 8:15 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 010-023 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to facilitate a telephone connection with his personal secretary, Rose Mary Woods. The brief exchange served as an administrative request to initiate this specific call. No further policy or substantive matters were discussed during this brief communication.
On September 28, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 6:30 pm and 8:15 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 010-022 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon consulted with the White House operator to confirm the departure status of Henry Kissinger from the Executive Office Building. The brief exchange served to track Kissinger's movements as he exited the premises. No further policy discussions occurred, as the call focused exclusively on verifying the National Security Advisor's transit.
On September 28, 1971, Stephen B. Bull and Manolo Sanchez met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 6:42 pm and 11:59 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 579-016 of the White House Tapes.
Stephen B. Bull and Manolo Sanchez met in the Oval Office to coordinate logistics regarding the President’s upcoming schedule. The discussion focused on administrative planning and potential communications necessary for the President’s itinerary. No significant policy decisions were reached during this brief logistical briefing.