26 conversations found
President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David on an unknown date, sometime between 10:24 pm on October 21, 1972 and 12:22 am on October 22, 1972. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 223-014 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon held a brief, informal interaction with a Camp David switchboard operator while working from the Aspen Lodge. The exchange centered on routine administrative coordination regarding the President's immediate communication needs. No substantive policy matters or major historical developments were addressed during this brief encounter.
President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator talked on the telephone at Camp David on an unknown date, sometime between 10:24 pm on October 21, 1972 and 12:22 am on October 22, 1972. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 151-006 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon contacted the Camp David operator to initiate a telephone call to General Alexander M. Haig, Jr. This brief exchange served solely to facilitate communication between the President and his deputy assistant for national security affairs. No further policy discussions or significant substantive matters were addressed during this interaction.
On October 22, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Alexander M. Haig, Jr. talked on the telephone at Camp David from 12:22 am to 12:27 am. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 151-007 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Alexander Haig discussed the status of Vietnam peace negotiations following Hanoi's public disclosure of sensitive information, which the President viewed as a breach of trust. Haig reported that he had confronted Soviet Ambassador Anatoliy Dobrynin regarding the leaks and their potential to derail the progress made by Henry Kissinger. The pair emphasized the need to strictly control press access, specifically warning Secretary of State William P. Rogers to prevent further leaks to outlets like the Washington Post. They also affirmed that they would explicitly avoid using the term "coalition government" in any public characterization of the ongoing political settlement.
On October 22, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Alexander M. Haig, Jr. met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David from 12:22 am to 12:27 am. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 223-015 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Alexander Haig held a brief, late-night meeting at Camp David to discuss ongoing negotiations and the potential risks of appearing to withdraw or concede. The two men coordinated their stance on avoiding entanglement in current developments that could negatively impact the administration's political standing. Nixon emphasized that their primary concern regarding the situation was the potential for domestic repercussions rather than immediate external threats.
On October 22, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and unknown person(s) met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David at an unknown time between 9:45 am and 9:57 am. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 223-016 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon consulted with an unidentified staff member at Camp David to manage logistical arrangements regarding his upcoming daily schedule. The participants briefly coordinated the timing and delivery of specific documents or materials required for the President's immediate agenda. This brief exchange focused on administrative efficiency to ensure the President's obligations were addressed before the start of his day.
On October 22, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator talked on the telephone at Camp David at an unknown time between 9:45 am and 9:57 am. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 151-008 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon initiated a brief telephonic communication with the Camp David operator to request an outbound call to his Chief of Staff, H.R. "Bob" Haldeman. The exchange served strictly as a logistical facilitation for the President to reach a key advisor. No substantive policy matters were discussed during this brief administrative interaction.
On October 22, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David at an unknown time between 9:45 am and 9:57 am. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 223-017 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon contacted the Camp David operator to facilitate a phone call with an individual identified as Holloman. The brief exchange served as a routine administrative request to connect the President with this specific party. No further policy or substantive matters were discussed during this short communication.
On October 22, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David from 9:57 am to 10:09 am. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 223-018 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman met at Camp David to coordinate their departure schedules and discuss concerns regarding an unnamed individual’s overly optimistic perception of current events. Nixon expressed skepticism toward this individual's outlook, noting a tendency to ignore harsh realities. The two agreed on the necessity of collaborating to manage the narrative surrounding an unspecified "hell of a story" involving potential intruders.
On October 22, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman talked on the telephone at Camp David from 9:57 am to 10:09 am. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 151-009 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman discuss the deteriorating state of Vietnam peace negotiations following South Vietnamese President Nguyen Van Thieu's resistance to a proposed settlement. Nixon expresses a firm intent to finalize a deal with North Vietnam regardless of Thieu’s objections, fearing that continued delays or a failed diplomatic mission by Henry Kissinger to Hanoi would be politically damaging before the upcoming election. They agree that Kissinger must be restrained from traveling to Hanoi, opting instead to manage the situation through private pressure on the Soviet Union to prevent a public propaganda crisis.
On October 22, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David at an unknown time between 10:09 am and 10:10 am. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 223-019 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon contacted the Camp David operator to facilitate an immediate outgoing communication. The brief exchange focused on establishing a phone connection from the Aspen Lodge study. No substantive policy matters or political discussions were addressed during this logistical interaction.
On October 22, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator talked on the telephone at Camp David at an unknown time between 10:09 am and 10:10 am. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 151-010 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon contacted the Camp David operator to facilitate a telephone connection with General Alexander M. Haig, Jr. This brief exchange served as a routine administrative request to establish communication with his key advisor. The conversation concluded immediately after the President issued the directive to initiate the call.
On October 22, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Alexander M. Haig, Jr. met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David from 10:10 am to 10:16 am. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 223-020 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Alexander Haig meet at Camp David to strategize on ongoing diplomatic negotiations regarding the Vietnam War. Nixon expresses strong reservations about finalizing an agreement before the upcoming presidential election, fearing it will be perceived as a surrender. The two men discuss maintaining a firm stance with their counterparts, emphasizing that the U.S. will continue to negotiate while refusing to be pressured into a premature settlement that could undermine their political or military position.
On October 22, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Alexander M. Haig, Jr. talked on the telephone at Camp David from 10:10 am to 10:16 am. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 151-011 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Alexander Haig coordinate their strategy regarding ongoing Vietnam peace negotiations and the potential for a direct meeting between the President and Soviet Ambassador Anatoliy Dobrynin. Nixon expresses concern over a recent Soviet leak that alienated South Vietnamese President Nguyen Van Thieu and stresses that Henry Kissinger must avoid traveling to Hanoi before the 1972 election to prevent the appearance of a political surrender. The two decide to meet later that day at the Executive Office Building to finalize their approach for stabilizing US-Soviet relations and maintaining pressure on Hanoi to reach a military settlement.
On October 22, 1972, William Hirsch and unknown person(s) met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David at an unknown time between 11:36 am and 11:47 am. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 223-021 of the White House Tapes.
William Hirsch met with an unidentified individual at the Aspen Lodge at Camp David to oversee technical adjustments to the facility's telephone infrastructure. The participants focused on the physical placement of a telephone unit and the logistical challenges posed by the length of the cord. The discussion concluded once the cabling issues were addressed.
On October 22, 1972, William Hirsch and Camp David operator talked on the telephone at Camp David at 11:47 am. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 151-012 of the White House Tapes.
William Hirsch contacted the Camp David operator to verify the current time. This brief exchange served exclusively as a routine time check for the caller. No other substantive topics or policy discussions were addressed during the interaction.
On October 22, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Alexander M. Haig, Jr. met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 12:15 pm and 12:45 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 370-026 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Alexander M. Haig, Jr. met to coordinate their upcoming schedules and ensure alignment on executive priorities. The conversation focused on the logistical planning for their subsequent meetings. This brief interaction served to establish Haig's availability and facilitate direct communication regarding the President's immediate agenda.
On October 22, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon, Alexander M. Haig, Jr., and Manolo Sanchez met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building from 12:45 pm to 1:05 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 370-027 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Alexander Haig met to strategize on ongoing Vietnam peace negotiations and the complexities of managing South Vietnamese President Nguyễn Văn Thiệu's resistance to a potential ceasefire. They discussed the tactical use of bombing halts and the necessity of maintaining a firm U.S. position to ensure North Vietnamese cooperation regardless of the upcoming 1972 election. The primary objective was to coordinate a cohesive message for Hanoi that reaffirmed U.S. commitment to the draft agreement while signaling that the administration remained fully focused on achieving a negotiated settlement.
On October 22, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Manolo Sanchez met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 1:05 pm and 3:06 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 370-029 of the White House Tapes.
President Richard Nixon met with his valet, Manolo Sanchez, in the Old Executive Office Building to discuss personal matters. The conversation remains restricted due to its sensitive, private nature, as indicated by the withdrawal of the recorded segment. No policy discussions or administrative decisions were noted in the available record of this interaction.
On October 22, 1972, 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 1:05 pm and 3:06 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 370-028 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon held a private meeting in the Old Executive Office Building with an unidentified individual. The discussion remains inaccessible to researchers due to the lack of an available transcript and the presence of a withdrawn personal segment. Consequently, no specific substantive topics, decisions, or action items can be verified from this recording.
On October 22, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon, White House operator, and Alexander M. Haig, Jr. talked on the telephone from 3:06 pm to 3:10 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 032-001 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Alexander Haig coordinate the diplomatic response to the stalling Vietnam peace negotiations, specifically focusing on managing the fallout from recent North Vietnamese leaks and South Vietnamese President Nguyen Van Thieu's resistance. Nixon instructs Haig to inform Soviet Ambassador Anatoliy Dobrynin that North Vietnam must cease public disclosures to avoid a total breakdown of talks before the upcoming election. Furthermore, the President orders a discreet, unannounced halt to the bombing north of the 20th parallel and adjusts Henry Kissinger’s travel schedule to ensure their meeting occurs after Nixon returns from campaigning in New York.
On October 22, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 3:10 pm and 7:28 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 032-002 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to place an outgoing call to H.R. “Bob” Haldeman. The brief exchange served as a routine administrative request to facilitate communication between the President and his Chief of Staff. No substantive policy discussions or decisions occurred during this brief telephonic connection.
On October 22, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman talked on the telephone from 7:28 pm to 7:32 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 032-003 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman discussed adjustments to the President's upcoming schedule to ensure his availability for critical international matters. Nixon instructed that his planned meeting with George Shultz proceed without his attendance to avoid unnecessary distractions. Furthermore, the President coordinated the timing of Henry Kissinger’s return, specifically directing Alexander Haig to delay Kissinger’s arrival until Nixon had returned from New York.
On October 22, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 7:32 pm and 7:48 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 032-004 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to place an urgent call to General Alexander M. Haig, Jr. The brief exchange served solely as a logistical request to establish communication with his close advisor. No further substantive policy matters were discussed during this brief administrative interaction.
On October 22, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Alexander M. Haig, Jr. talked on the telephone from 7:48 pm to 7:54 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 032-005 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Alexander Haig discuss the status of Vietnam peace negotiations, emphasizing the importance of remaining resolute against North Vietnamese pressure tactics and avoiding rushed concessions. The President instructs Haig to coordinate a response through Charles Colson to counter George McGovern's public allegations regarding the administration's negotiation motives. They also address the logistical complications in communicating with Soviet Ambassador Anatoliy Dobrynin and reinforce the need to prevent leaks from the State Department, confirming that Secretary of State William Rogers is aligned with the President's strategy.
On October 22, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 7:54 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 032-006 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to request a telephone connection with George Allen, the head coach of the Washington Redskins. The primary purpose of the call was to facilitate communication between the President and the NFL coach. No further business was transacted during this brief administrative interaction.
On October 22, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and George E. Allen talked on the telephone from 7:54 pm to 8:09 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 032-007 of the White House Tapes.
President Richard Nixon called Washington Redskins head coach George E. Allen to congratulate him on the team's come-from-behind victory over the Dallas Cowboys. The two discussed specific game highlights, including the performance of key players and the team's defensive efforts, while briefly touching on personnel needs and potential trades before the league deadline. Nixon declined an invitation to attend future games during the campaign season to avoid the appearance of exploiting the team's success for political gain.