13 conversations found
On October 22, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 8:09 pm and 8:23 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 032-008 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to initiate an urgent telephone call to Secretary of State William P. Rogers. This brief administrative interaction served as a logistical step to facilitate direct communication between the President and his top diplomat. No further substantive policy matters were discussed during this brief exchange.
On October 22, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and William P. Rogers talked on the telephone from 8:23 pm to 8:41 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 032-009 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Secretary of State William P. Rogers discussed the complex status of Vietnam peace negotiations, specifically addressing the recalcitrance of South Vietnamese President Nguyen Van Thieu and the need to manage public perceptions leading up to the 1972 election. They agreed on the strategic necessity of avoiding an announced bombing halt while keeping Henry Kissinger's negotiations alive to prevent the perception that the U.S. was forcing a hasty, politically motivated settlement. Ultimately, they decided to maintain pressure on Thieu while ensuring that any potential deal was perceived as substantive rather than an election-year tactic.
On October 23, 1972, United States Secret Service agents and unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 12:05 am and 8:43 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 806-017 of the White House Tapes.
United States Secret Service agents met in the Oval Office to confirm President Nixon’s location at the White House residence. This brief interaction served as a routine security status check regarding the President's whereabouts. No further substantive policy matters were recorded during the exchange.
On October 23, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Raymond K. Price, Jr. met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 7:47 am and 8:34 am. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 371-016 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with speechwriter Raymond K. Price, Jr. to dictate instructions for a upcoming television address titled "Look to the Future." The President emphasized the inclusion of themes regarding moral and religious values, equal opportunity, and the importance of American revitalization. Nixon specifically directed Price to incorporate his "one child" rhetorical device, which he had successfully utilized in previous campaigns and policy initiatives.
On October 23, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 7:47 am and 8:34 am. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 371-018 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull to coordinate logistics for an upcoming trip to New York. The President specifically directed that the traveling party travel by helicopter to Nelson D. Rockefeller’s estate upon their arrival. The discussion focused on these travel arrangements and potential engagements with Rockefeller and John B. Connally.
On October 23, 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 7:47 am and 8:34 am. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 371-017 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon held a brief meeting with an unidentified individual, during which he directed the transmission of materials to Mr. Wilson. The primary administrative focus centered on the handling of specific documentation intended for legal or presidential counsel. No further substantive policy discussions were captured during this brief exchange.
On October 23, 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 7:47 am and 8:34 am. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 371-015 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with his valet, Manolo Sanchez, in the Old Executive Office Building to coordinate the delivery of specific items. The discussion involved staff members Raymond K. Price, Jr. and David R. Gergen. The brief interaction focused on the logistics of these materials, though the transcript remains largely incoherent regarding the specific nature of the items handled.
On October 23, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Alexander M. Haig, Jr. met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building from 8:34 am to 9:17 am. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 371-019 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Alexander Haig met to discuss the status of ongoing Vietnam peace negotiations and strategies for managing South Vietnamese President Nguyen Van Thieu's resistance to a potential settlement. The conversation emphasized the necessity of securing a peace agreement without appearing to abandon South Vietnam, while acknowledging the political importance of finalizing a deal or maintaining steady progress leading up to the 1972 election. Nixon expressed a firm desire to bring the conflict to a close and directed Haig to ensure that State Department bureaucracy or leaks would not undermine the administration's delicate diplomatic efforts.
On October 23, 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 9:17 am and 9:55 am. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 371-020 of the White House Tapes.
An unidentified visitor met with President Nixon to request an audience with White House Chief of Staff H.R. Haldeman. The President facilitated the connection, though the specific nature of the visitor's business remains undocumented in the transcript. This brief interaction highlights the gatekeeping role the President played in managing access to his inner circle during the lead-up to the 1972 election.
On October 23, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building from 9:55 am to 10:38 am. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 371-021 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and H.R. Haldeman met to discuss the status of Vietnam peace negotiations and the strategic timing of a potential settlement in relation to the 1972 presidential election. The discussion covered the roles of Henry Kissinger and Alexander Haig, the challenges posed by South Vietnamese President Nguyen Van Thieu, and concerns regarding a potential coalition government. Additionally, they coordinated public relations efforts and campaign messaging to address Democratic challenger George McGovern's critiques.
On October 23, 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 10:38 am and 11:15 am. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 371-022 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with his personal valet, Manolo Sanchez, to discuss the President's upcoming schedule. The conversation included a brief mention of Charles W. Colson’s role regarding these arrangements. The meeting concluded with Sanchez departing the office shortly thereafter.
On October 23, 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 10:38 am and 11:15 am. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 371-023 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with his personal valet, Manolo Sanchez, in the Old Executive Office Building to discuss administrative matters. The conversation centered primarily on the President’s daily schedule, specifically coordinating a forthcoming meeting with Charles W. Colson. No major policy decisions were recorded during this brief administrative encounter before Sanchez departed.
On October 23, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Alexander P. Butterfield met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building from 11:15 am to 11:17 am. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 371-024 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with Alexander P. Butterfield to address scheduling matters regarding Henry Kissinger and William Rogers. The discussion focused on coordinating the availability and official engagements of these key administration figures. This brief interaction served to align the President’s calendar with the respective travel or meeting schedules of his Secretary of State and National Security Advisor.