17 conversations found
On October 17, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 10:30 am and 4:18 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 011-098 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to request a telephone connection with Danny Murtaugh, the manager of the Pittsburgh Pirates. Murtaugh was located in Baltimore at the time of the request, presumably for the ongoing Major League Baseball postseason. The brief exchange served solely to facilitate this communication through the White House switchboard.
On October 17, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Danny Murtaugh talked on the telephone from 4:18 pm to 4:19 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 011-099 of the White House Tapes.
President Richard Nixon called Pittsburgh Pirates manager Danny Murtaugh to offer personal congratulations following the team’s World Series victory over the Baltimore Orioles. During the brief conversation, the President praised the team's collective defensive performance and specifically lauded the individual contributions of Roberto Clemente and Steve Blass. Nixon also commended Murtaugh's calm leadership throughout the series.
On October 17, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 4:19 pm and 4:22 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 011-100 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon initiates a call to Earl Weaver, the manager of the Baltimore Orioles, via the White House operator. This brief interaction serves as a follow-up to coordinate a direct line of communication with the baseball manager. No further substantive policy matters are addressed during this brief request.
On October 17, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Earl Weaver talked on the telephone from 4:22 pm to 4:23 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 011-101 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon called Baltimore Orioles manager Earl Weaver to offer condolences following the team's loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 1971 World Series. The President praised the Orioles' competitive spirit and their historical achievement of winning 100 games for three consecutive seasons. Nixon specifically commended the performance of Frank Robinson and offered well wishes for the team's upcoming goodwill trip to Japan.
On October 17, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 4:23 pm and 5:52 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 011-102 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon instructed the White House operator to place a telephone call to National Security Advisor Henry Kissinger. Upon learning that Kissinger was currently in Hawaii, the President acknowledged the information and awaited the connection. This brief exchange served as a routine procedural step to facilitate communication between the President and his top foreign policy advisor regarding ongoing diplomatic matters.
On October 17, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and unknown person(s) met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 5:46 pm and 6:09 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 290-001 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon held a brief meeting in the Old Executive Office Building with an unidentified individual, though the substantive content of this discussion remains unavailable. The recorded segment is largely comprised of a seven-second withdrawn item, precluding any analysis of topics or decisions made. Due to the lack of a transcript or verifiable context, the specific purpose and outcome of this interaction remain unknown to researchers.
On October 17, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 5:46 pm and 5:52 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 290-002 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon requested that the White House operator connect him with National Security Advisor Henry Kissinger for a private telephone consultation. The brief exchange focused on establishing a secure line of communication to discuss ongoing diplomatic developments and upcoming meetings. No substantive policy decisions were finalized during this logistical coordination.
On October 17, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Henry A. Kissinger talked on the telephone from 5:52 pm to 6:09 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 011-103 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Henry Kissinger discussed global security and diplomatic strategy, specifically focusing on developments in Vietnam, Japan, and the United Nations vote on Taiwan. Nixon expressed frustration over the perceived lack of support from allies and uncommitted nations regarding the Taiwan issue and tasked the administration with applying more aggressive diplomatic pressure. The two also reviewed the status of India-Pakistan border tensions and Kissinger's upcoming travel schedule.
On October 17, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, Henry A. Kissinger, and unknown person(s) met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 5:52 pm and 6:09 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 290-003 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Henry Kissinger discuss international diplomatic strategies and the necessity of securing support within Congress regarding the status of Taiwan. The conversation touches upon the importance of leveraging relationships with various nations, including Greece and Turkey, to bolster the administration's foreign policy goals. Nixon emphasizes the need for a coordinated effort among his staff and diplomatic envoys to ensure consistent backing for their objectives.
On October 17, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone from 6:09 pm to 6:13 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 011-104 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to initiate an urgent telephone connection with Secretary of State William P. Rogers. The brief exchange served as a logistical step to facilitate direct communication between the President and his cabinet official. No substantive policy discussions occurred during this brief request for assistance.
On October 17, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 6:09 pm and 6:13 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 290-004 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon initiates a brief exchange with the White House operator to facilitate a telephonic connection with Secretary of State William P. Rogers. The President briefly engages the operator in casual conversation regarding a sporting event before transitioning to his official request. The call serves as the administrative bridge to connect the President with his Secretary of State for subsequent high-level government business.
On October 17, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and William P. Rogers talked on the telephone from 6:13 pm to 6:26 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 011-105 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Secretary of State William P. Rogers spoke to discuss the upcoming United Nations vote on the status of Taiwan and the People's Republic of China. The two reviewed lobbying strategies for critical uncommitted nations, including Italy, Turkey, and Argentina, and considered using targeted diplomatic pressure and presidential communication to secure votes. They also briefly discussed the President's recent interactions with World Series players and explored the idea of Nixon increasing his public visibility at other sporting events like professional bowling.
On October 17, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and William P. Rogers met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 6:13 pm and 6:26 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 290-005 of the White House Tapes.
President Richard M. Nixon and Secretary of State William P. Rogers engaged in an informal discussion that, based on the transcript's focus on sports commentary and game analysis, appears to be a casual social interaction rather than a formal policy meeting. While the transcript contains extensive, repetitive commentary regarding specific football players, team strategies, and game events, it provides no substantive evidence of government business, policy decisions, or official action items. The conversation reflects a brief period of personal rapport between the two men.
On October 17, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Manolo Sanchez met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 6:26 pm and 8:48 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 290-009 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with his longtime valet, Manolo Sanchez, in the Old Executive Office Building. The recording consists entirely of a sixteen-second segment marked as personal and returnable. No substantive policy discussions or administrative actions were documented during this exchange.
On October 17, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Manolo Sanchez met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 6:26 pm and 8:48 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 290-007 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with his longtime valet, Manolo Sanchez, in the Old Executive Office Building. The recording consists entirely of a brief personal exchange, as indicated by the withdrawal of the contents for personal privacy reasons. No substantive policy discussions or administrative decisions occurred during this interaction.
On October 17, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Manolo Sanchez met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 6:26 pm and 8:48 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 290-008 of the White House Tapes.
President Richard M. Nixon met with his valet, Manolo Sanchez, in the Old Executive Office Building. The recording consists entirely of a withdrawn segment classified as a personal returnable item. Consequently, no substantive policy discussions or significant political developments are documented in this portion of the tapes.
On October 17, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and unknown person(s) met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 6:26 pm and 8:48 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 290-006 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon held a private meeting with an unidentified individual in his Old Executive Office Building suite to conduct business that remains largely undocumented due to the lack of a transcript. A brief four-second segment of the interaction was designated as a personal returnable item and withdrawn from the record. The meeting concluded without a public account of the specific policy discussions or administrative decisions reached during the encounter.