23 conversations found
On October 15, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David at an unknown time between 8:57 am and 9:16 am. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 220-010 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon initiates a brief request for the Camp David operator to connect him with John Ehrlichman. This communication serves as an administrative bridge to facilitate a consultation between the President and his advisor. No further substantive policy discussions occurred during this brief exchange.
On October 15, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator talked on the telephone at Camp David at an unknown time between 8:57 am and 9:16 am. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 149-007 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon contacted the Camp David operator to facilitate an immediate phone call with his Assistant to the President for Domestic Affairs, John D. Ehrlichman. The brief exchange served strictly as a logistical request to establish communication with Ehrlichman. No substantive policy discussions or decision-making occurred during this connection.
On October 15, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and John D. Ehrlichman talked on the telephone at Camp David from 9:16 am to 9:24 am. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 149-008 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and John D. Ehrlichman coordinate messaging strategy regarding pending legislation and press relations ahead of a planned media briefing. They discuss the potential veto of Social Security and water quality bills, framing them around spending limitations and congressional failure to adopt administration reforms. Furthermore, they strategize on countering negative press coverage related to Watergate and the US-Soviet grain deal by attacking journalistic bias, invoking comparisons to McCarthyism, and highlighting the failure of outlets to report on campaign violence against the President.
On October 15, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon, H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman, Camp David operator, unknown person(s), and Henry A. Kissinger met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David at an unknown time between 9:16 am and 10:55 am. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 220-012 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and H.R. Haldeman met at Camp David to discuss the fallout from the Watergate scandal, specifically reports regarding Donald Segretti's activities and his ties to Dwight Chapin. The President expressed frustration with the press and the perceived disloyalty of some White House staff, while finalizing a strategy to distance the White House from Segretti's actions by shifting the focus to the Committee for the Re-Election of the President (CRP). Additionally, the two reviewed the status of Vietnam peace negotiations, with Nixon rejecting Henry Kissinger's suggestions to delay progress for tactical election purposes or to travel to Hanoi prematurely.
On October 15, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and John D. Ehrlichman met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David from 9:16 am to 9:24 am. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 220-011 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and John Ehrlichman discuss political strategy for the upcoming election, specifically addressing the administration's stance on social security, welfare reform, and budget spending. The President instructs Ehrlichman to aggressively attack the media's coverage of the campaign, suggesting they label the opposition's tactics as 'McCarthyism' and highlight the 'double standard' of the Washington Post and New York Times. Nixon also briefly addresses concerns regarding his personal financial disclosures and property investments, dismissing reports that suggested any impropriety.
On October 15, 1972, the recording device engaged at an unknown time between 9:30 am and 10:55 am, but the conversation appears to be blank. The Camp David Study Desk taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 181-001 of the White House Tapes.
This recording captures a segment of audio from the Camp David study desk that remains effectively blank. Despite the activation of the taping system, no intelligible content was preserved to provide insight into presidential activities or deliberations. Consequently, there are no identifiable participants, discussed topics, or resulting action items associated with this specific recording.
On October 15, 1972, H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman, Camp David operator, unknown person(s), and Henry A. Kissinger talked on the telephone at Camp David at an unknown time between 9:30 am and 10:55 am. The Camp David Study Desk taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 181-002 of the White House Tapes.
H. R. Haldeman coordinates with Henry Kissinger to arrange a meeting or phone call regarding the President's latest directives on Vietnam peace negotiations. Kissinger proposes a strategic delay in his upcoming Saigon itinerary to manage President Nguyen Van Thieu’s compliance and secure additional time to finalize agreement texts and Soviet diplomatic engagement. They weigh the political implications of delaying a potential presidential speech from October 25 to October 31, ultimately agreeing to prioritize a phone consultation to accommodate Kissinger’s busy schedule.
On October 15, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator talked on the telephone at Camp David at an unknown time between 10:55 am and 11:07 am. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 149-009 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon contacted the Camp David operator to facilitate an urgent phone call to his special counsel, Charles W. Colson. The brief exchange served as a logistical request to establish a direct line of communication between the President and his advisor. No policy or substantive political matters were discussed during this connection attempt.
On October 15, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David at an unknown time between 10:55 am and 11:07 am. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 220-013 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon initiates a brief communication via the Camp David operator to establish a connection with White House Special Counsel Charles Colson. This administrative interaction serves as a bridge to facilitate further discussions between the President and his advisor. No substantive policy matters are addressed in this brief exchange, as the primary objective is the completion of a telephone call.
On October 15, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Charles W. Colson talked on the telephone at Camp David from 11:07 am to 11:21 am. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 149-010 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Charles Colson discussed political strategy regarding the 1972 presidential campaign, specifically focusing on how to neutralize negative press coverage surrounding the Watergate scandal. Nixon expressed satisfaction that the ongoing Congressional session kept him in Washington, allowing him to position himself as a fiscal guardian through veto battles. They finalized plans for a non-political revenue-sharing signing ceremony in Philadelphia to demonstrate presidential leadership and maintain public support. Both men agreed that the administration's policy accomplishments were overshadowing opposition attacks and that voters remained largely unmoved by Watergate-related allegations.
On October 15, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Charles W. Colson met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David from 11:07 am to 11:21 am. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 220-014 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Charles Colson discuss negative press coverage in The Washington Post and The New York Times, concluding that the administration should remain unfazed by the reporting. They explore political strategies regarding an expected congressional override of a water bill veto, specifically proposing that Republicans avoid a quorum to prevent the vote. Finally, Nixon outlines plans for a non-political appearance in Philadelphia to sign a bill, intending to showcase support from governors and local allies while avoiding the optics of a standard motorcade.
On October 15, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator talked on the telephone at Camp David at 11:24 am. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 149-011 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon initiates a brief telephone request through the Camp David operator to be connected with his National Security Advisor, Henry Kissinger. The exchange serves solely as a procedural step to establish communication with Kissinger regarding official business. No further discussion occurs during this short administrative interaction.
On October 15, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator talked on the telephone at Camp David at an unknown time between 11:24 am and 12:00 pm. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 149-013 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon contacted the Camp David operator to request the presence of his close friend and confidant, Charles G. "Bebe" Rebozo. The President directed the operator to ask Rebozo to travel to the Aspen lodge. This brief administrative communication served to coordinate a private social or strategic meeting between the two men.
On October 15, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David at an unknown time between 11:24 am and 11:35 am. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 220-016 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon consulted with the Camp David operator regarding logistics for an upcoming communication or scheduled event. The discussion served to confirm the timing and coordination of these arrangements. No further substantive policy matters or major strategic decisions were recorded during this brief exchange.
On October 15, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David at an unknown time between 11:24 am and 12:00 pm. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 220-017 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon communicated with a Camp David operator to facilitate a meeting with Bebe Rebozo. The President requested that Rebozo be contacted and brought to his location at the Aspen Lodge. This brief interaction served as a logistical coordination to arrange the arrival of a close personal confidant.
On October 15, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David at 11:24 am. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 220-015 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon held a brief exchange with the Camp David operator from the Aspen Lodge. The interaction primarily served a functional, administrative purpose related to telephone connectivity. No substantive policy discussions or significant political developments occurred during this brief communication.
On October 15, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator talked on the telephone at Camp David at an unknown time between 11:24 am and 11:35 am. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 149-012 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon consulted with the Camp David operator to establish contact with Henry Kissinger, who was currently meeting with General Creighton W. Abrams, Jr. Upon learning that Kissinger was occupied, the President instructed the operator to have Kissinger return the call whenever it became convenient. This brief exchange served to coordinate high-level communication regarding ongoing military or diplomatic affairs involving the General.
On October 15, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Henry A. Kissinger talked on the telephone at Camp David from 12:00 pm to 12:14 pm. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 149-014 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Henry Kissinger discussed the status and strategy of ongoing Vietnam peace negotiations, emphasizing that a potential settlement should be pursued based on its own merits rather than election-year political considerations. Kissinger reported on his consultations with military officials like General Creighton Abrams and his plans for upcoming meetings with North Vietnamese negotiators and South Vietnamese President Nguyen Van Thieu. The two agreed on the need to maintain flexibility to secure a viable deal while avoiding any appearance of a coalition government that could undermine the administration's position.
On October 15, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Henry A. Kissinger met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David from 12:00 pm to 12:14 pm. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 220-018 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Henry Kissinger discussed the ongoing negotiations to end the Vietnam War, emphasizing the necessity of securing a settlement based on its merits rather than political expediency. Nixon explicitly instructed Kissinger to avoid any language suggesting the formation of a coalition government, which he feared would be politically damaging. The two agreed that the primary goal was to bring the conflict to a close, provided the agreement did not result in a collapse of the South Vietnamese government before the upcoming election.
On October 15, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Manolo Sanchez met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David at an unknown time between 12:14 pm and 7:53 pm. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 220-019 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with his valet, Manolo Sanchez, at Camp David to discuss his personal schedule and recent activities. The conversation touched upon local weather conditions and reflected on the President’s recent walk. Nixon noted that the retreat had provided him with a sense of mental clarity.
On October 15, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David at an unknown time between 12:14 pm and 7:53 pm. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 220-020 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon recorded a memorandum at Camp David to summarize his recent meetings and observations regarding his 1972 re-election campaign. He reflected on various interactions, including social gatherings with athletes and political supporters, while evaluating his outreach efforts with Hispanic communities and local officials. Additionally, he assessed the delicate state of Vietnam peace negotiations, noting the strategic risks involved in reaching a settlement prior to the presidential election.
On October 15, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Charles W. Colson talked on the telephone at Camp David at an unknown time between 5:20 pm and 8:28 pm. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 150-001 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Charles Colson reviewed the media reception of the President's recent address on drug abuse. Colson reassured Nixon that wire service reports were favorable, characterizing the speech as projecting a necessary hard-line stance against crime. Despite Colson’s positive assessment, Nixon expressed personal frustration and self-doubt regarding his performance during the delivery of the speech.
On October 15, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Charles W. Colson met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David at an unknown time between 5:20 pm and 8:28 pm. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 221-001 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Charles Colson discuss their practices regarding the handling of sensitive White House recordings. They touch upon the preference for reviewing written transcripts over listening to audio documentation. This brief exchange reflects the administrative approach to managing the internal records of the Nixon presidency.