24 conversations found
On October 26, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman talked on the telephone from 8:01 pm to 8:07 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 013-018 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and H.R. Haldeman discuss the political fallout of the United Nations vote on Taiwan and the administration's strategy to manage domestic reaction. The conversation centers on coordinating efforts to prevent influential figures like Ronald Reagan and William F. Buckley, Jr. from public dissent, with Henry Kissinger facilitating communications to keep them aligned. Nixon evaluates the performance of Secretary of State William P. Rogers during the crisis and confirms his reliance on John Mitchell to help manage key political stakeholders.
On October 26, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, White House operator, H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman, and William P. Rogers talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 8:55 pm and 8:59 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 012-131 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon directed H. R. Haldeman to arrange a breakfast meeting with Secretary of State William P. Rogers and Henry Kissinger to debrief on Kissinger’s recent travels. Haldeman subsequently coordinated the logistics with Rogers while also addressing the urgent need to finalize a nomination for the U.S. representative to NATO. The discussion highlighted the administration’s internal debate between selecting Walter J. Stoessel, Jr. or Charles D. Thornton for the vacancy ahead of an upcoming summit.
On October 27, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 9:40 am and 12:23 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 013-019 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to facilitate a personal telephone call to his daughter, Tricia Nixon Cox. The interaction was brief and served solely to manage the logistics of placing this private communication. No substantive policy matters or official developments were discussed during the exchange.
On October 27, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, Alexander P. Butterfield, H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman, Stephen B. Bull, Henry A. Kissinger, and Ronald L. Ziegler met in the Oval Office of the White House from 9:40 am to 12:22 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 603-001 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with his senior advisors, including Henry Kissinger, H.R. Haldeman, and Ronald Ziegler, to discuss the political fallout of the United Nations' vote to expel Taiwan and seat the People's Republic of China. Nixon expressed frustration with the State Department and perceived efforts by Secretary of State William Rogers to undermine his China policy and independent diplomatic efforts. The group focused on controlling the narrative regarding the UN vote, specifically by emphasizing the 'shocking' and 'disrespectful' conduct of delegates who celebrated the U.S. defeat, rather than dwelling on the vote itself, to channel public and Congressional anger away from the administration. Consequently, they decided to adopt a low-key approach regarding future announcements of Nixon’s China trip and to avoid a public, high-level meeting with Ambassador George H.W. Bush to minimize media speculation.
On October 27, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 12:22 pm and 12:23 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 603-002 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon held a brief, one-minute consultation with a White House operator to facilitate a connection for an outgoing telephone call. This interaction served purely administrative purposes to manage the President's immediate communications. No substantive policy discussions or decisions were recorded during this brief exchange.
On October 27, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Tricia Nixon Cox talked on the telephone from 12:23 pm to 12:26 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 013-020 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and his daughter Tricia Nixon Cox discussed the political optics and public perception surrounding the First Family's use of military Jetstar aircraft for personal travel. Fearing negative press inquiries or political criticism, the President advised Tricia and her sister Julie to limit their usage of the government planes to roughly once every three weeks. He encouraged them to utilize commercial flights for routine travel to ensure they were not vulnerable to accusations of abusing taxpayer resources.
On October 27, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, Rose Mary Woods, Tricia Nixon Cox, Rose Mary Woods, and unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House from 12:23 pm to 12:52 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 603-003 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with Rose Mary Woods and Tricia Nixon Cox to discuss administrative logistics and political concerns, including the appropriate frequency of the First Family's use of government JetStar aircraft to avoid public scrutiny. The group also addressed the recent United Nations vote regarding Taiwan, expressing frustration over the conduct of delegates during the proceedings. Additionally, they reviewed scheduling matters, campaign-related travel for Tricia, and the selection of an official portrait photograph for the President and First Lady.
On October 27, 1971, Rose Mary Woods, White House operator, and unknown person(s) talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 12:36 pm and 12:52 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 013-021 of the White House Tapes.
Rose Mary Woods coordinated with the White House operator and an official from the military office to determine the expected arrival time of First Lady Pat Nixon. By tracking Mrs. Nixon’s departure from LaGuardia, the staff confirmed that she was scheduled to return to the White House by approximately 2:15 p.m. This brief administrative exchange ensured that internal logistics and security were aligned with the First Lady's travel itinerary.
On October 27, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Ronald L. Ziegler met in the Oval Office of the White House from 12:53 pm to 1:10 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 603-004 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Press Secretary Ronald Ziegler met to discuss the administration's public response to the United Nations vote expelling Taiwan. Ziegler reviewed his recent press briefing, during which he condemned the "shocking" behavior of delegates who celebrated the outcome, effectively distancing the White House from the issue to prevent further damage. They agreed to move past the topic quickly and focus on upcoming developments, specifically Henry Kissinger’s briefing regarding the President’s pending visit to the People's Republic of China.
On October 27, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Manolo Sanchez met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 1:10 pm and 1:13 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 603-006 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with Charles Colson and Ronald Ziegler to discuss the diplomatic and domestic fallout following the United Nations vote to expel Taiwan. The participants focused on managing public reaction to the behavior of UN delegates, potential legislative retaliation regarding foreign aid, and the strategic framing of the issue for American conservatives. Additionally, the group reviewed economic indicators, including wage and price policies, and discussed upcoming outreach strategies to mitigate political criticism.
On October 27, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 1:10 pm and 1:13 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 603-005 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with his aide, Stephen B. Bull, to finalize scheduling arrangements for an upcoming meeting with Charles W. Colson. The brief discussion served to coordinate the timing of Colson's arrival and manage the President's immediate calendar. Bull subsequently departed the Oval Office to facilitate these administrative tasks.
On October 27, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, Charles W. Colson, unknown person(s), and Ronald L. Ziegler met in the Oval Office of the White House from 1:13 pm to 1:32 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 603-007 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with Charles Colson and Ronald Ziegler to discuss the strategic framing of the recent United Nations vote to expel Taiwan. They focused on leveraging public outrage regarding the perceived hostility of the UN delegates to bolster support for the President’s leadership and his new economic policy. Nixon and his advisors decided to have George H.W. Bush speak to friendly columnists to emphasize the administration's active efforts to fight the expulsion, while maintaining the President's public stance of supporting the UN institution despite his frustration with its actions.
On October 27, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Manolo Sanchez met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 1:32 pm and 2:53 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 604-005 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with his valet, Manolo Sanchez, to discuss the minimal impact of recent demonstrations and the United Nations' vote regarding the expulsion of Taiwan. Sanchez expressed significant concern over the state of international affairs, leading Nixon to characterize sixty percent of UN member nations as enemies of peace. The exchange highlights the President's skepticism toward the organization, with both men agreeing that the body serves primarily to stir up unnecessary global trouble.
On October 27, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 1:32 pm and 2:53 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 604-002 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull to review his daily schedule and coordinate logistics for upcoming appointments. The discussion focused on managing the workflow of the Oval Office, specifically addressing the seating requirements and protocol for a group of approximately one hundred visitors. They also touched upon the implementation of administrative policies and procedures regarding the management of these events.
On October 27, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Manolo Sanchez met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 1:32 pm and 2:53 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 604-001 of the White House Tapes.
President Richard M. Nixon met with his valet, Manolo Sanchez, in the Oval Office for a brief interaction. The meeting concluded quickly after a short, two-second segment of the recording was withdrawn for personal privacy reasons. No substantive policy discussions or administrative actions were recorded during this brief encounter.
On October 27, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 1:32 pm and 2:53 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 604-003 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull to coordinate the scheduling of a private meeting involving H.R. Haldeman. Nixon directed Bull to arrange for an individual named Bob Hogan to briefly step away from his desk to facilitate the encounter. The discussion focused on managing the President's afternoon appointments and maintaining discretion regarding these movements.
On October 27, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 1:32 pm and 2:53 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 604-004 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull to coordinate upcoming appointments and manage the flow of visitors to the Oval Office. The primary focus of the discussion was the scheduling of meetings involving Henry A. Kissinger and H.R. Haldeman. Nixon directed Bull to prioritize these arrivals and ensure their presence for a designated three o'clock session.
On October 27, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman, Henry A. Kissinger, Stephen B. Bull, Alexander P. Butterfield, John B. Connally, John D. Ehrlichman, Alexander M. Haig, Jr., George P. Shultz, and Caspar W. ("Cap") Weinberger met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 1:32 pm and 3:45 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 604-006 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and his senior advisors, including H. R. Haldeman, Henry Kissinger, and John Connally, met to discuss defense budget strategies, the political fallout from Taiwan's expulsion from the United Nations, and preparations for upcoming foreign diplomacy. Nixon emphasized the need for a leaner, more effective military posture that focuses on strategic procurement rather than broad manpower, while also debating the risks of domestic political opposition and the impact of the defense budget on the economy. The group analyzed the necessity of maintaining a strong defense to bolster negotiating positions with the Soviet Union and China, while also coordinating the administration’s measured public response to the UN vote.
On October 27, 1971, unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 3:45 pm and 3:48 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 604-007 of the White House Tapes.
This brief meeting involved unidentified participants meeting with President Nixon in the Oval Office for approximately three minutes. Due to the lack of a transcript and the unintelligible nature of the audio recording, the specific subject matter and any resulting decisions remain historical unknowns. The interaction concluded without any recorded developments or documented action items.
On October 27, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and budget advisors, including John D. Ehrlichman, John N. Mitchell, John B. Connally, George P. Shultz, Caspar W. ("Cap") Weinberger, Charles W. Colson, Kenneth R. Cole, Jr., Edwin L. Harper, Lewis A. Engman, and H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman, met in the Cabinet Room of the White House from 3:48 pm to 5:22 pm. The Cabinet Room taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 081-002 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with his budget and domestic policy advisors, including John Ehrlichman and John Mitchell, to evaluate the political and economic feasibility of a proposed Value Added Tax (VAT) as a mechanism to fund public and private education. The primary objectives of the plan were to provide federal relief for local property taxes, address the California Supreme Court’s school funding ruling, and extend aid to parochial schools to appeal to blue-collar Catholic voters. The participants debated the political risks of proposing a new federal tax in an election year versus the potential benefits of offering tangible relief to homeowners and securing support from key constituencies.
On October 27, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and George P. Shultz talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 5:27 pm and 5:29 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 013-022 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and George Shultz discuss labor leader George Meany’s request to allow alternates for Pay Board members during upcoming scheduling conflicts. Because Meany and colleague Floyd Smith are concerned that their absences will leave them without voting representation on critical issues, Nixon directs Shultz to coordinate with Judge George Boldt and Donald Rumsfeld to adjust the executive order accordingly. Shultz agrees to resolve the legal technicality and update Meany on the administration's progress to prevent any premature public remarks.
On October 27, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and George P. Shultz met in the Oval Office of the White House from 5:27 pm to 5:29 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 604-008 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and George P. Shultz discuss the inaugural meeting of the Pay Board and concerns regarding the necessity of allowing members to appoint proxies during absences. Due to the potential impact of pending economic discussions, including issues related to gold, Nixon instructs Shultz to coordinate with the Board to amend the executive order to authorize these proxy arrangements. This decision ensures continuity in board operations despite the impending unavailability of key members.
On October 27, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, Charles W. Colson, H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman, unknown person(s), Stephen B. Bull, and Rose Mary Woods met in the Oval Office of the White House from 5:29 pm to 6:14 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 604-009 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with H.R. Haldeman and Charles Colson to refine political strategies, focusing on the potential for federal tax relief to appeal to key demographics, specifically Catholics and homeowners, through a proposed property tax relief act. The discussion also addressed foreign policy, with Nixon expressing intense frustration over the UN's expulsion of Taiwan and authorizing a strategy of rewarding allies and punishing those who voted against U.S. interests. Finally, Henry Kissinger joined to brief the President on his recent press engagement, where he managed expectations regarding Nixon's upcoming trips to China and the Soviet Union while defending the administration's stance on the UN vote.
On October 27, 1971, Manolo Sanchez and unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 6:14 pm and 11:59 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 604-010 of the White House Tapes.
Manolo Sanchez met with unidentified individuals in the Oval Office to discuss personal or administrative matters. The recording consists entirely of a withdrawn segment, rendering the specific substance of their exchange unavailable for historical analysis. No policy decisions or significant developments can be determined from the available record of this brief interaction.