22 conversations found

November 15, 1972

On November 14, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Charles W. Colson talked on the telephone at Camp David from 7:34 pm to 7:42 pm. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 153-026 of the White House Tapes.

President Nixon and Charles Colson discussed potential appointments for the administration's second-term reorganization, specifically focusing on the Secretary of Commerce position. They weighed the merits of James Cleary versus former Boston mayor John Collins, with Nixon expressing a preference for Collins due to his business community ties and political utility in Massachusetts. Additionally, they reviewed strategies for navigating labor relations with George Meany and Frank Fitzsimmons, and agreed to monitor Democratic Party infighting rather than intervening in public criticisms of George McGovern.

November 15, 1972

On November 14, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Charles W. Colson met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David from 7:34 pm to 7:42 pm. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 225-004 of the White House Tapes.

President Nixon and Charles Colson discuss potential appointments for the second administration, specifically focusing on the strategic selection of a Catholic businessman for a congressional-liaison type role. Nixon emphasizes the importance of balancing his cabinet and appointments to reflect 'Middle America' while maneuvering around the influence of labor leaders. The conversation concludes with a brief reflection on recent campaign momentum and the objective of positioning loyal figures in key administrative posts.

November 15, 1972

On November 14, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David at an unknown time between 7:42 pm and 8:54 pm. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 225-005 of the White House Tapes.

President Nixon dictates a memorandum for the file during his time at Camp David. The primary purpose of the recording is to document administrative or political matters involving Patrick J. Buchanan. No further substantive policy discussions are captured in this brief segment.

November 15, 1972

On November 15, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator talked on the telephone at Camp David at an unknown time between 9:00 am and 9:08 am. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 153-027 of the White House Tapes.

President Nixon contacted the Camp David operator to facilitate an urgent telephone call to National Security Advisor Henry Kissinger. The primary purpose of this brief administrative exchange was to initiate communication regarding matters of state. No substantive policy discussions occurred during this brief request for connection.

November 15, 1972

On November 15, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Manolo Sanchez met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David at an unknown time between 9:00 am and 9:08 am. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 225-008 of the White House Tapes.

President Nixon held a brief, informal meeting with his personal valet, Manolo Sanchez, while staying at the Aspen Lodge at Camp David. The discussion served as a personal check-in between the President and his longtime staff member. No specific policy decisions or significant administrative actions were recorded during this brief encounter.

November 15, 1972

On November 15, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David at an unknown time between 9:00 am and 9:08 am. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 225-007 of the White House Tapes.

President Nixon communicated briefly with a Camp David operator to facilitate a connection for an outgoing call. The exchange serves primarily as a logistical record of the President utilizing the Aspen Lodge telephone system. No substantive policy discussions or administrative decisions occurred during this brief interaction.

November 15, 1972

On November 15, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Henry A. Kissinger met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David from 9:08 am to 9:14 am. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 225-009 of the White House Tapes.

President Nixon and Henry Kissinger discussed the diplomatic strategy regarding a letter intended for North Vietnamese leadership, balancing firm demands with subtle overtures to maintain negotiations. They expressed concern over the breakdown of communication channels in South Vietnam, specifically noting the absence of effective intermediaries like Ellsworth Bunker and Creighton Abrams. The two men aimed to pressure their counterparts while avoiding public escalations that might undermine the perception of their negotiation efforts.

November 15, 1972

On November 15, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Henry A. Kissinger talked on the telephone at Camp David from 9:08 am to 9:14 am. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 153-028 of the White House Tapes.

President Nixon and Henry Kissinger discuss the delivery and strategic framing of a letter addressed to South Vietnamese President Nguyen Van Thieu, intended to pressure him into accepting current peace terms. The conversation focuses on Thieu's ongoing stalling tactics and the potential, though undesirable, option of the United States pursuing a separate, bilateral settlement with North Vietnam if Thieu remains obstructionist. Both men analyze the diplomatic breakdown between the U.S. embassy and Saigon, ultimately agreeing to maintain pressure on Thieu while acknowledging the significant risks associated with unilateral U.S. withdrawal and the future of regional stability in Laos and Cambodia.

November 15, 1972

On November 15, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David at an unknown time between 9:14 am and 9:50 am. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 225-012 of the White House Tapes.

President Nixon dictated a formal letter to journalist Arnaud de Borchgrave in response to correspondence regarding the results of the 1972 presidential election. The President addressed de Borchgrave’s reporting on international affairs and mentioned his anticipation for an upcoming consultation with Henry Kissinger. This dictation served as an official acknowledgement of the journalist's post-election analysis and outreach.

November 15, 1972

On November 15, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David at an unknown time between 9:14 am and 9:50 am. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 225-015 of the White House Tapes.

President Nixon dictated drafts for formal appreciation letters to be sent to 'Labor for Nixon' and 'Democrats for Nixon' following his 1972 electoral victory. He expressed gratitude for the coalition support that contributed to his historic landslide, noting specifically the high percentage of Democrat and Independent voters. The President further outlined his vision for the upcoming second term and the significance of the nation's approaching Bicentennial celebration.

November 15, 1972

On November 15, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David at an unknown time between 9:14 am and 9:50 am. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 225-010 of the White House Tapes.

President Nixon dictated a letter to Elizabeth Ogilvie to offer consolation regarding her father Richard B. Ogilvie’s recent electoral defeat. Nixon reflected on the nature of public service and shared personal anecdotes about his daughters' reactions to his own political losses in 1960 and 1962. The conversation served as a moment of empathetic outreach, aiming to frame electoral setbacks within the context of a long-term career in public office.

November 15, 1972

On November 15, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and John V. Brennan met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David at an unknown time between 9:14 am and 9:50 am. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 225-011 of the White House Tapes.

President Nixon met with John V. Brennan at the Aspen Lodge to coordinate logistics for upcoming meetings. The discussion centered on scheduling arrangements for Vice President Spiro T. Agnew and managing a request for a private meeting with H.R. Haldeman. Brennan sought clarification on whether these appointments should take place within the lodge or at another designated site.

November 15, 1972

On November 15, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and unknown person(s) met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David at an unknown time between 9:14 am and 9:50 am. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 225-013 of the White House Tapes.

President Nixon met with an unidentified individual at the Aspen Lodge in Camp David to facilitate the delivery of recorded messages to the Oval Office. The brief session concluded when the guest departed prior to 9:50 am. The discussion appears to have been strictly administrative, focusing on the logistical handling of these sensitive communications.

November 15, 1972

On November 15, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Manolo Sanchez met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David at an unknown time between 9:14 am and 9:50 am. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 225-014 of the White House Tapes.

President Nixon met with his personal valet, Manolo Sanchez, at the Aspen Lodge during a retreat at Camp David. The brief interaction focused on the practical management of the facility, specifically regarding the maintenance of a fire. The conversation concluded shortly before the President moved on to other scheduled appointments.

November 15, 1972

President Richard M. Nixon met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David on an unknown date, sometime between 9:50 am on November 15, 1972 and 8:43 am on November 16, 1972. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 225-020 of the White House Tapes.

President Nixon dictated a memorandum for his files while at Camp David, reflecting on the political landscape following the 1972 election. His notes focused on the roles of businessmen, the state of political leadership, and the status of the Democratic Party. The recording concludes with brief logistical notes regarding his return schedule to Washington and H.R. Haldeman’s whereabouts.

November 15, 1972

President Richard M. Nixon and Manolo Sanchez met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David on an unknown date, sometime between 9:50 am on November 15, 1972 and 8:43 am on November 16, 1972. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 225-019 of the White House Tapes.

President Nixon met with his personal valet, Manolo Sanchez, at the Aspen Lodge in Camp David. The brief exchange was limited to the President requesting that Sanchez turn off the music playing in another area of the residence. No policy or political matters were discussed during this brief interaction.

November 15, 1972

President Richard M. Nixon met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David on an unknown date, sometime between 9:50 am on November 15, 1972 and 8:43 am on November 16, 1972. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 225-023 of the White House Tapes.

President Nixon utilized the recording session at Camp David to dictate notes for administrative correspondence. He specifically focused on drafting a form letter and a personal letter addressed to Clyde A. Tolson. These dictations served to organize and finalize outgoing presidential communications.

November 15, 1972

President Richard M. Nixon and Manolo Sanchez met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David on an unknown date, sometime between 9:50 am on November 15, 1972 and 8:43 am on November 16, 1972. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 225-022 of the White House Tapes.

President Richard Nixon met with his valet, Manolo Sanchez, at the Aspen Lodge in Camp David to discuss logistical details regarding the President's upcoming schedule. The conversation focused on the coordination of personal service arrangements to support Nixon's itinerary. No major policy decisions were recorded, as the brief exchange was limited to these routine administrative matters.

November 15, 1972

President Richard M. Nixon met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David on an unknown date, sometime between 9:50 am on November 15, 1972 and 8:43 am on November 16, 1972. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 225-021 of the White House Tapes.

President Nixon dictated a template for a standardized response letter to acknowledge the influx of congratulatory messages received following the 1972 presidential election. This note was intended to streamline communication with supporters, specifically targeting the high volume of personal letters that arrived after his victory. Nixon provided brief instructions to ensure the correspondence could be efficiently processed and distributed to correspondents.

November 15, 1972

President Richard M. Nixon met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David on an unknown date, sometime between 9:50 am on November 15, 1972 and 8:43 am on November 16, 1972. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 225-018 of the White House Tapes.

President Nixon utilized the Camp David recording system to dictate a memorandum for the file concerning Maurice H. Stans. This administrative task served as a formal record-keeping measure during a period of transition following the 1972 election. The President systematically organized his thoughts and internal documentation, noting specific details for later reference.

November 15, 1972

On November 15, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David at an unknown time between 9:50 am and 10:05 am. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 225-016 of the White House Tapes.

President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman met to streamline the administrative process for sending post-election gratitude to supporters, staff, and campaign personnel. The President expressed frustration with the burden of personal correspondence and directed Haldeman to prioritize sending letters while delaying or eliminating the distribution of gifts and mementos to various groups. They reached a decision to exclude paid vendors and service providers from receiving presidential recognition, emphasizing that such honors should be reserved for those who performed significant campaign service rather than mere professional duties.

November 15, 1972

President Richard M. Nixon and Peter J. Brennan met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David on an unknown date, sometime between 9:50 am on November 15, 1972 and 8:43 am on November 16, 1972. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 225-017 of the White House Tapes.

President Nixon met with Patrick J. Buchanan at Camp David to discuss administrative matters, specifically focusing on the handling of form letters. The conversation touched upon the involvement of Rose Mary Woods in these correspondence processes. No further significant policy decisions were recorded during this brief exchange.