42 conversations found
On October 22, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 9:13 pm and 9:18 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 012-090 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon consulted with the White House operator to determine the whereabouts and schedule of Attorney General John N. Mitchell. Upon learning that Mitchell was attending a dinner engagement and expected to return home late, the President decided against interrupting him. No further action was taken regarding the communication.
On October 22, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 9:13 pm and 9:18 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 012-091 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon contacted his personal secretary, Rose Mary Woods, to coordinate personal administrative matters and family arrangements. Their discussion encompassed scheduling updates regarding his daughters, Julie and Tricia Nixon Eisenhower, including planned trips to Camp David. The President also reviewed logistics for an upcoming dinner with Nobusuke Kishi and exchanged personal pleasantries concerning health and well-being.
On October 22, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 9:13 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 012-089 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to place an urgent telephone call to Attorney General John N. Mitchell. The brief exchange served as a logistical step to facilitate direct communication between the President and his Attorney General. No further substantive policy matters were discussed during this brief request for a connection.
On October 22, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Rose Mary Woods talked on the telephone from 9:18 pm to 9:23 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 012-092 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and his personal secretary, Rose Mary Woods, discuss the success of a recent dinner with former Japanese Prime Minister Nobusuke Kishi. Expressing gratitude for Kishi's long-standing support, Nixon considers appropriate reciprocal gift-giving to honor the relationship. They ultimately decide to frame and send a photograph of the two men to Kishi as a gesture of appreciation.
On October 22, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 9:25 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 012-093 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to place a personal telephone call to television writer and producer Paul W. Keyes. The request was intended to facilitate a direct communication between the President and Keyes at his California residence. The conversation was limited to the administrative coordination of this outgoing call.
On October 22, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 9:30 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 012-094 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to initiate a telephone call to Treasury Secretary John B. Connally. The brief exchange served solely as a logistical request to establish a line of communication with the Secretary. No further policy discussions or substantive developments took place during this brief administrative interaction.
On October 22, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Paul W. Keyes talked on the telephone from 9:46 pm to 9:49 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 012-095 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and television producer Paul W. Keyes discuss the positive reception of the President’s recent televised address regarding his Supreme Court nominations. Keyes commends Nixon’s strategic presentation of his nominees, which both men agree will lead to successful Senate confirmation. The call concludes with a brief, favorable discussion regarding Joseph H. Blatchford's character and professional capabilities.
On October 22, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 9:52 pm and 10:00 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 012-097 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to place an outgoing call to Hobart D. “Hobe” Lewis. The brief interaction served exclusively as a logistical request to initiate communication with Lewis. No substantive policy discussions or decisions were addressed during this exchange.
On October 22, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 9:52 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 012-096 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to place a personal telephone call to his close friend and confidant, Charles G. "Bebe" Rebozo. The brief exchange functioned solely as a request to connect the President with Rebozo. No substantive policy discussions or administrative decisions occurred during this communication.
On October 22, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Hobart D. Lewis talked on the telephone from 10:00 pm to 10:02 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 012-098 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon consulted with Hobart D. Lewis to celebrate the successful announcement of his Supreme Court nominees, Lewis F. Powell Jr. and William H. Rehnquist. Nixon expressed satisfaction with his strategy of misleading the press and the American Bar Association to secure appointments that prioritized conservative ideology over typical vetting pressures. The two discussed the long-term impact of these appointments on the Court's ideological balance, agreeing that the move successfully trapped critics who previously demanded judicial excellence.
On October 23, 1971, unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 12:00 am and 8:30 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 601-001 of the White House Tapes.
This recording captures a brief, ten-second interaction between unidentified individuals within the Oval Office. Due to the extremely short duration and the withdrawal of non-historical material, no substantive policy discussions, political developments, or actionable decisions are documented. The segment serves primarily as a logistical record of activity within the White House taping system.
On October 23, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 8:30 am and 9:44 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 012-099 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon instructed the White House operator to place an outgoing call to U.S. Representative Charles W. Sandman, Jr. The primary purpose of this brief exchange was to facilitate communication between the President and the congressman. No further substantive policy matters were discussed during this initial connection phase.
On October 23, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 8:30 am and 8:52 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 601-005 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull to coordinate his upcoming schedule and manage immediate logistical arrangements. The discussion focused on impending appointments with Charles W. Colson and Alexander M. Haig, Jr. Nixon expressed personal frustration regarding Joe Higgins, signaling a brief exchange on administrative personnel and scheduling priorities.
On October 23, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 8:30 am and 8:52 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 601-003 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull to coordinate the distribution of materials he had recently dictated regarding his upcoming diplomatic trips to the USSR and the People's Republic of China. The conversation focused on the dissemination of these documents, which framed the administration's stance on the ideological differences between the United States and these communist powers. Nixon instructed Bull on the specific circulation of these records, including copies for his personal use and family members.
On October 23, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Manolo Sanchez met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 8:30 am and 8:52 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 601-002 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with his personal valet, Manolo Sanchez, in the Oval Office to discuss routine personal matters. The brief exchange focused on addressing the President's immediate physical comfort or the condition of his attire. No significant policy decisions or administrative actions resulted from this interaction.
On October 23, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 8:30 am and 8:52 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 601-004 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with his aide, Stephen B. Bull, to coordinate his schedule and administrative priorities. The primary objective of the brief meeting was to arrange a session with Charles W. Colson. Bull departed the Oval Office shortly after facilitating this request for the President.
On October 23, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, Alexander M. Haig, Jr., and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 9:18 am and 9:35 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 601-006 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Alexander Haig discussed the U.S. strategy for the upcoming United Nations vote on the status of Taiwan and the People's Republic of China. Nixon emphasized the need for a firm diplomatic stance toward nations receiving U.S. aid, suggesting that future financial support should be contingent upon their voting behavior. Additionally, the President and Haig evaluated the diplomatic missions of John Connally to Japan and Henry Kissinger to China, specifically addressing the importance of maintaining economic pressure on the Japanese while avoiding public alienation of potential allies.
On October 23, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, Charles W. Colson, White House operator, Stephen B. Bull, Charles W. Sandman, Jr., Manolo Sanchez, unknown person(s), Warren E. Hearnes, Marvin Mandel, Dale Bumpers, William G. Milliken, Stanley K. Hathaway, David Hall, Cyril Brickfield, and Alexander M. Haig, Jr. met in the Oval Office of the White House from 9:36 am to 11:09 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 601-007 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with Charles Colson to discuss public relations regarding his recent Supreme Court nominations and the effectiveness of his televised addresses. Following this, the President hosted a group of governors who had recently returned from a trip to the Soviet Union and Romania, briefing them on the diplomatic importance of their mission. Nixon emphasized the need for a professional security approach during future reciprocal visits and provided guidance on how the governors should frame their positive reports to the press while acknowledging the serious differences between the United States and the Communist bloc.
On October 23, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Charles W. Sandman, Jr. talked on the telephone from 9:44 am to 9:45 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 012-100 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon initiated this call to extend birthday greetings to Representative Charles W. Sandman, Jr. The discussion briefly touched upon the President's upcoming meeting with state governors following his recent trip to Moscow. Nixon also highlighted his recent Supreme Court nominees, characterizing them as strong and conservative, while expressing appreciation for Sandman’s support in the House of Representatives.
On October 23, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 9:45 am and 11:18 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 012-101 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to facilitate a personal telephone call to First Lady Thelma C. “Pat” Nixon. This brief administrative interaction served as a logistical bridge to connect the President with his wife. No substantive policy matters or major political decisions were addressed during this exchange.
On October 23, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, Manolo Sanchez, and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 11:09 am and 11:14 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 601-008 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon consulted with Stephen B. Bull and Manolo Sanchez regarding logistical arrangements for an upcoming diplomatic communication. The discussion centered on coordinating an interpreter for a call involving Mexican President Luis Echeverria Alvarez and managing the status of Alexander M. Haig, Jr.'s involvement. Nixon ultimately decided to maintain the same interpretive support structure used during previous interactions to ensure the efficacy of the call.
On October 23, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 11:09 am and 11:14 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 601-009 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Stephen B. Bull meet to coordinate logistics for a series of upcoming telephone calls. The discussion focuses on the estimated time required to complete these communications, with the participants evaluating scheduling projections. They conclude that the process will likely take approximately twenty minutes per call.
On October 23, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 11:09 am and 11:14 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 601-011 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with his aide, Stephen B. Bull, to discuss scheduling arrangements for an upcoming meeting with Richard A. Moore. The brief interaction served as a coordination session to manage the President's daily agenda. No other substantive policy matters were recorded during this brief exchange.
On October 23, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 11:09 am and 11:14 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 601-010 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull to coordinate upcoming appointments and manage his daily schedule. The President specifically requested that Richard A. Moore be brought in for a meeting and inquired about the availability of an attorney named Carlson. The interaction functioned primarily as a brief administrative session to facilitate the President's immediate agenda.
On October 23, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, Rose Mary Woods, White House operator, Thelma C. ("Pat") (Ryan) Nixon, Stephen B. Bull, Richard A. Moore, Alexander P. Butterfield, Alexander M. Haig, Jr., Donald F. Barnes, and Luis Echeverria Alvarez met in the Oval Office of the White House from 11:14 am to 11:51 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 601-012 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Richard A. Moore discussed the recent backlash and media speculation surrounding his Supreme Court nominations, specifically addressing leaks and the public reaction to his decision-making process. The President also held a telephone conversation with Mexican President Luis Echeverria Alvarez to lobby for Mexico's support during a critical upcoming United Nations vote regarding the status of Taiwan. Throughout the meeting, the participants emphasized the importance of maintaining confidentiality in high-level executive decisions and strategized on how to manage negative press coverage.
On October 23, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Thelma C. ("Pat") (Ryan) Nixon talked on the telephone from 11:18 am to 11:19 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 012-102 of the White House Tapes.
President Richard Nixon and First Lady Pat Nixon discussed upcoming administrative and social scheduling arrangements. The conversation focused on the President's scheduled telephone calls with the President of Mexico regarding a pending United Nations vote and the King of Morocco. They also coordinated plans for an upcoming weekend trip to Camp David with Tricia and Edward Cox.
On October 23, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, White House operator, and Luis Echeverria Alvarez talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 11:19 am and 11:31 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 012-103 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon contacted Mexican President Luis Echeverria Alvarez to lobby for U.S. interests regarding the upcoming United Nations vote on Chinese representation. Nixon argued that the expulsion of Taiwan would set a dangerous precedent for the UN's survival and requested that Mexico support the U.S. position on making the expulsion an "important question" requiring a two-thirds majority. Echeverria expressed the complexity of Mexico's decision but reaffirmed his commitment to bilateral friendship, and the two leaders agreed to have Mexican Foreign Secretary Emilio O. Rabasa meet with U.S. Secretary of State William P. Rogers to discuss the matter further.
On October 23, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, unknown person(s), and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 11:43 am and 11:53 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 012-104 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon initiates a brief telephone exchange, first speaking with an unidentified individual regarding an appeal for support or a vote. Following this, he requests the White House operator to connect him to First Lady Pat Nixon. The call serves as a routine administrative request to facilitate communication with his wife.
On October 23, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator met in the Oval Office of the White House at 11:51 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 601-013 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon initiates a brief interaction with the White House operator to facilitate an outgoing call. This exchange functions as a routine administrative request to connect the President with an external party. No substantive policy matters or critical decisions are documented in this short procedural communication.
On October 23, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Thelma C. ("Pat") (Ryan) Nixon met in the Oval Office of the White House from 11:53 am to 11:54 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 601-014 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and First Lady Pat Nixon coordinate their schedule and lunch plans in preparation for an upcoming departure. The President requests a light meal in the Oval Office while he awaits an anticipated phone call from Morocco. They discuss timing their exit to ensure the President is prepared for the next phase of his day.
On October 23, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Thelma C. ("Pat") (Ryan) Nixon talked on the telephone from 11:53 am to 11:54 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 012-105 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and First Lady Pat Nixon discussed the scheduling of upcoming social and official engagements. The conversation touched upon the President’s itinerary involving King Hassan II of Morocco and a scheduled lunch with Zosimo T. Monson. Additionally, the couple coordinated plans for a visit to Camp David accompanied by Tricia Nixon Cox and Edward R. F. Cox.
On October 23, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 11:54 am and 11:59 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 601-016 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon held a brief meeting with an unidentified individual in the Oval Office to coordinate his official schedule. The conversation was limited in scope, focusing exclusively on administrative logistics regarding the President's upcoming appointments. No further substantive policy discussions were recorded during this brief interaction.
On October 23, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 11:54 am and 11:59 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 601-015 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon held a brief, informal meeting in the Oval Office with an unidentified individual. The interaction, which lasted less than five minutes, appears to have been social in nature rather than a formal policy deliberation. Following a short exchange regarding refreshments, the participant departed.
On October 23, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, Stephen B. Bull, Alexander M. Haig, Jr., Alex G. Toumayan, and King Hassan met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 11:59 am and 12:17 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 601-017 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon contacted King Hassan II of Morocco to personally lobby for Moroccan support regarding the upcoming United Nations vote on the representation of China. The President argued that the expulsion of Taiwan by a simple majority would threaten the future stability of the UN and urged the King to support the U.S. position declaring the matter an 'important question.' Following the call, Nixon and Alexander Haig discussed the diplomatic strategy, expressing frustration over the necessity of presidential intervention and asserting that nations receiving U.S. foreign aid should be expected to align with American interests at the UN.
On October 23, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, White House operator, King Hassan, Stephen B. Bull, and Alexander M. Haig, Jr. talked on the telephone from 11:59 am to 12:08 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 012-106 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon contacted King Hassan II of Morocco to personally lobby for Moroccan support regarding the upcoming United Nations vote on the representation of China and Taiwan. Nixon argued that the expulsion of Taiwan by a simple majority would set a dangerous precedent for the UN, and he requested that Morocco vote with the United States on the 'important question' procedure. King Hassan expressed appreciation for the direct communication and promised to review the matter with his government and provide a formal response.
On October 23, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 12:17 pm and 12:21 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 601-021 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull in the Oval Office to conduct a brief administrative review of Charles W. Colson's upcoming schedule. The discussion served as a routine check on the President's staffing logistics and time management. No significant policy decisions were reached during this short interaction.
On October 23, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator met in the Oval Office of the White House at 12:17 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 601-018 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon communicated with the White House operator to facilitate an outgoing call. This routine interaction served as a bridge to initiate a separate, substantive conversation recorded elsewhere. No further policy or administrative developments occurred during this brief exchange.
On October 23, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 12:17 pm and 12:21 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 601-020 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with an unknown chief petty officer in the Oval Office to coordinate the retrieval of his personal overcoat. The President explicitly requested that the individual bring his gray top coat to the White House to ensure he could move comfortably around the grounds. No policy or administrative matters were addressed during this brief logistical exchange.
On October 23, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, Stephen B. Bull, Alexander P. Butterfield, and Charles W. Colson met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 12:17 pm and 12:25 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 601-022 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with Stephen Bull and Alexander Butterfield to coordinate logistics for an upcoming meeting with Vice President Spiro Agnew, specifically focusing on scheduling and arrival details. Following this, Charles Colson joined the President to discuss press reaction to recent Supreme Court nominations, including critical commentary from CBS newsman Dan Rather. The conversation concluded with a discussion on managing media relations and the administration's ongoing efforts to pressure news organizations regarding their reporting.
On October 23, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 12:17 pm and 12:21 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 601-019 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met briefly with an unidentified chief petty officer in the Oval Office. The conversation appears to be administrative or routine in nature, as it concluded in less than four minutes. No substantive policy matters or major decisions were recorded during this exchange.
On October 23, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 12:17 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 012-107 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon initiated a call through the White House operator to contact Attorney General John N. Mitchell. The brief exchange served as a logistical request to establish communication with the Attorney General. No substantive policy discussions occurred during this short operator-assisted connection.
On October 23, 1971, unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 12:25 pm and 11:59 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 601-023 of the White House Tapes.
An unidentified individual entered the Oval Office to request that President Nixon personally sign a card. The brief interaction focused solely on this administrative task before the recording was terminated shortly after it began. No other substantive political or policy discussions were captured during this brief exchange.