41 conversations found
On November 19, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 7:40 pm and 7:43 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 015-053 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon initiates a brief telephone exchange with the White House operator to request a connection to Charles W. Colson. The call serves as a logistical bridge to facilitate a direct conversation between the President and his special counsel. No further substantive policy matters are addressed in this short administrative interaction.
On November 19, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Charles W. Colson talked on the telephone from 7:43 pm to 7:44 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 015-054 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Charles Colson coordinate a strategic media initiative, discussing the timing of a planned announcement or presentation to coincide with the conclusion of evening news broadcasts. Nixon expresses strong approval of Colson's proposed tactical approach, confirming that the White House has an established system in place to execute the plan. The brief call serves to finalize the operational logistics for this specific public relations effort.
On November 20, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 8:09 am and 8:37 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 621-013 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon consulted with the White House operator to facilitate an outgoing call. This interaction served a purely administrative function to connect the President with an external party. No substantive policy discussions or significant political developments occurred during this brief exchange.
On November 20, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, Stephen B. Bull, and the White House operator met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 8:09 am and 8:37 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 621-014 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull to finalize logistical arrangements regarding his upcoming departure for Camp David. The discussion covered coordination of H.R. Haldeman’s schedule, the management of a private White House tour, and the handling of press photography. The brief consultation ensured that security and scheduling protocols for the presidential transition to the retreat were firmly established.
On November 20, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 8:09 am and 8:37 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 621-011 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon utilized this session to record a formal memorandum for the record. The meeting served as a dictation period for the President to consolidate his thoughts or directives on specific administrative matters. No other participants were present, and the resulting dictated document remains the sole outcome of this brief Oval Office engagement.
On November 20, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Manolo Sanchez met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 8:09 am and 8:37 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 621-010 of the White House Tapes.
President Richard Nixon met with his valet, Manolo Sanchez, in the Oval Office for a brief morning discussion. While the specific substance of their exchange is largely captured as a withdrawn personal item or remains unidentified in the audio record, the meeting reflects the routine administrative and personal interactions between the President and his long-time staff member. No policy decisions or significant executive developments were recorded during this brief encounter.
On November 20, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 8:09 am and 8:37 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 015-055 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon initiates a brief telephone exchange with the White House operator to request a connection to Charles W. Colson. This communication serves as an administrative bridge to facilitate a direct discussion between the President and his special counsel. No substantive policy matters or further decisions were recorded during this brief request.
On November 20, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Charles W. Colson met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 8:09 am and 8:37 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 621-012 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with Charles W. Colson to dictate a memorandum regarding a potential speech to be delivered by Secretary of Labor James D. Hodgson to the AFL-CIO. The discussion focused on crafting the appropriate tone and content of the speech, specifically reflecting on the President's past experiences with union leadership, including George Meany. Nixon aimed to refine the administration's strategic approach to labor relations through carefully selected phraseology in Hodgson’s remarks.
On November 20, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 8:37 am and 8:45 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 621-015 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull to dictate a memorandum directed to Charles W. Colson concerning Rose Mary Woods and Marjorie P. Acker. Additionally, the pair reviewed the President's upcoming schedule and discussed the appointments of H.R. Haldeman. This brief administrative meeting served to coordinate staff communications and manage executive time management.
On November 20, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, White House operator, and Stephen B. Bull talked on the telephone at 8:37 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 015-056 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Stephen B. Bull coordinate the logistics for Charles Colson’s arrival at the White House. The participants briefly deliberate on media presence and photographic opportunities during this encounter. The brief exchange concludes with confirmation that Colson is currently en route to meet with the President.
On November 20, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 8:37 am and 8:45 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 621-016 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon held a brief meeting in the Oval Office with an unidentified individual. The entirety of the recorded duration consists of a withdrawn segment classified as personal and returnable. Consequently, no substantive policy discussions, political developments, or action items are documented in the available record.
On November 20, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 8:37 am and 8:45 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 621-017 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon initiates a brief administrative interaction with the White House operator to facilitate an outgoing call. This routine communication exchange serves as a logistical precursor to further executive outreach. No substantive policy matters or major decisions are recorded during this brief technical coordination.
On November 20, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, George P. Shultz, H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman, Henry A. Kissinger, Charles W. Colson, Rose Mary Woods, White House operator, Stephen B. Bull, and John B. Connally met in the Oval Office of the White House from 8:45 am to 10:45 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 621-018 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with key advisors, including H.R. Haldeman, Henry Kissinger, Charles Colson, and John Connally, to strategize on public relations, international diplomacy, and his upcoming travel schedule. The discussion centered on managing the press fallout from Nixon's recent speech to the AFL-CIO, coordinating announcements regarding foreign trips to countries like the PRC, and addressing international monetary and military issues, particularly regarding Vietnam and the Middle East. Nixon emphasized the importance of controlling the public narrative and timing announcements to maximize political advantage while balancing his cabinet members' roles.
On November 20, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, White House operator, and George P. Shultz talked on the telephone from 8:45 am to 8:54 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 015-058 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and George Shultz discuss tactics for managing the Pay Board and responding to the increasingly adversarial behavior of AFL-CIO leader George Meany. They agree on the necessity of isolating Meany to prevent him from destabilizing Phase Two economic controls while preparing contingency plans for a potential board collapse. Shultz also receives instructions to gauge Frank Fitzsimmons' views on Meany and the possibility of clemency for Jimmy Hoffa during an upcoming golf outing.
On November 20, 1971, Henry A. Kissinger and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 10:02 am and 10:23 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 015-059 of the White House Tapes.
Henry Kissinger requested that the White House operator place an urgent call to Agha Hilaly, the Ambassador of Pakistan to the United States. President Nixon was present in the background during the request, indicating his involvement or direct interest in the communication. The brief exchange served as a logistical step to facilitate high-level diplomatic coordination during a period of heightened geopolitical tension.
On November 20, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 10:23 am and 10:24 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 015-062 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to facilitate an urgent communication with Secretary of the Treasury John B. Connally. This brief exchange served as a logistical request to initiate a phone call with the Secretary. No further policy discussions or substantive developments occurred during this brief administrative interaction.
On November 20, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 10:23 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 015-060 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon initiated a request to the White House operator to place an urgent call to Director of Central Intelligence Richard M. Helms. This brief exchange served solely as a logistical coordination to establish direct communication with the head of the CIA. No further substantive policy discussions occurred during this administrative connection.
On November 20, 1971, the White House operator and Henry A. Kissinger talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 10:23 am and 10:24 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 015-061 of the White House Tapes.
Henry Kissinger consulted with the White House operator to confirm the current whereabouts of the Pakistani ambassador, Agha Hilaly. Upon learning that the ambassador had departed the premises and was unavailable, Kissinger decided to postpone their meeting. This brief exchange highlights the ongoing administrative coordination required to manage sensitive diplomatic communications during a period of high international tension.
On November 20, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, White House operator, and John B. Connally talked on the telephone from 10:24 am to 10:27 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 015-063 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Secretary of the Treasury John Connally discussed the positive public perception of the President's recent television appearance and his attendance at a Classical Khmer Ballet performance. Connally praised Nixon's composed reaction to a hostile reception from George Meany at the AFL-CIO convention, encouraging the President to capitalize on the moment. The two also strategized on confronting Meany regarding recent pay increases for union leadership, with Nixon agreeing to make the issue a focal point and considering a potential 90-day wage freeze should labor representatives withdraw from the Pay Board.
On November 20, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 10:27 am and 10:45 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 015-064 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon consulted with the White House operator regarding how to relay a message to CIA Director Richard Helms, who was currently traveling. After learning that Helms was unreachable until later in the afternoon, the President decided against utilizing General Robert E. Cushman, Jr. as an intermediary. Instead, Nixon instructed the operator to inform Helms’s office that National Security Advisor Henry Kissinger would personally deliver the communication.
On November 20, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Alexander P. Butterfield met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 10:45 am and 10:50 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 621-025 of the White House Tapes.
President Richard Nixon met with Alexander P. Butterfield in the Oval Office to conduct administrative business, specifically the signing of documents. During the brief encounter, the two discussed the health status of an unidentified individual. Additionally, the conversation touched upon the schedule of Stephen B. Bull and the coordination of a telephone call originating from the President.
On November 20, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 10:45 am and 10:50 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 621-021 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon consulted with the White House operator to facilitate an outgoing call. This brief interaction served as a technical bridge for the President to initiate contact with an external party. No significant policy discussions occurred during this connection.
On November 20, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 10:45 am and 10:50 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 621-022 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met to coordinate scheduling logistics and press management for upcoming appearances. The President directed Bull to arrange for a microphone setup to facilitate a brief five-minute address to a group, specifically requesting the inclusion of press coverage. Additionally, Nixon identified Congressman Seymour Halpern and Senator Alan Bible as individuals he intended to meet.
On November 20, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 10:45 am and 10:50 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 621-024 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon consulted with the White House operator to facilitate an outgoing call. The interaction served a purely administrative purpose to manage presidential communications. No substantive policy discussions or significant political decisions were recorded during this brief exchange.
On November 20, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 10:45 am and 10:50 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 621-023 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon consulted with the White House operator to facilitate an outgoing call. This routine interaction served as a technical bridge for the President to communicate with an undisclosed party. No substantive policy matters or administrative decisions were documented during this brief exchange.
On November 20, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 10:45 am and 10:50 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 621-020 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull to review administrative and scheduling matters. The discussion focused primarily on the scheduling of Donald H. Rumsfeld, with H. R. Haldeman referenced as a point of contact. Additionally, the pair addressed concerns regarding the press coverage surrounding the President's children.
On November 20, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 10:45 am and 10:50 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 621-019 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon consulted with a White House operator to facilitate and schedule a specific communication or call. The brief exchange focused on coordinating timing and logistical arrangements to ensure the connection occurred as planned. No major policy decisions were made, as the dialogue was limited to operational telecommunications support.
On November 20, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 10:45 am and 10:50 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 015-066 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon instructed the White House operator to place outgoing calls to Congressman Seymour Halpern and Senator Alan Bible. The conversation served as a brief administrative directive to facilitate these legislative communications. No further policy discussions or significant deliberations occurred during this brief exchange.
On November 20, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 10:45 am and 10:50 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 015-068 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon consulted with the White House operator to determine the time difference between Washington, D.C., and Alaska in order to schedule a call with Senator Ted Stevens. After verifying that it was too early in Alaska to reach the Senator, the President decided to postpone the conversation. No further action was taken regarding the call at that time.
On November 20, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 10:45 am and 10:50 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 015-065 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon initiated a brief telephone request for the White House operator to place a call to Senator Ted Stevens of Alaska. No further discussion occurred during this recording, as its sole purpose was to facilitate communication with the Senator. This request highlights the President's direct involvement in managing his legislative outreach and scheduling.
On November 20, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 10:45 am and 10:50 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 015-067 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon initiates a call to his daughter, Julie Nixon Eisenhower, through the White House operator. During the exchange, the operator inquires about a previously requested call to Senator Ted Stevens, who is currently located in Alaska. Nixon ultimately decides to cancel the request to reach the Senator.
On November 20, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Julie Nixon Eisenhower met in the Oval Office of the White House from 10:50 am to 10:51 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 621-026 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon held a brief, informal meeting with his daughter, Julie Nixon Eisenhower, in the Oval Office. The discussion served as a personal interaction between the President and his daughter, reflecting their ongoing communication during his term. No formal policy decisions or official White House actions were recorded during this brief exchange.
On November 20, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Julie Nixon Eisenhower talked on the telephone from 10:50 am to 10:51 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 015-069 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and his daughter, Julie Nixon Eisenhower, coordinate a brief meeting to discuss business involving David N. Parker. The President proposes the session to ensure they have time to consult with Parker, noting his availability in the Oval Office. They agree to convene within five minutes to address the matter.
On November 20, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, White House operator, and Seymour Halpern talked on the telephone from 10:52 am to 10:54 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 015-070 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon telephoned Congressman Seymour Halpern to offer birthday greetings and discuss the Congressman's recovery from an automobile accident in Spain. During the conversation, the two men touched upon the health of Herb Stein and discussed Nixon's recent reception at the AFL-CIO convention, where the President dismissed George Meany's hostility as politically motivated. Nixon also reassured Halpern that he understood the political necessity of representing his local district, while securing the Congressman's pledge of support for critical legislative votes.
On November 20, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Seymour Halpern met in the Oval Office of the White House from 10:52 am to 10:54 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 621-027 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Representative Seymour Halpern met briefly to discuss internal administration matters and personnel issues. The conversation touched upon the workload and health of economic advisor Herbert Stein. The meeting served as a short check-in between the President and the Congressman regarding current executive staff dynamics.
On November 20, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, Tricia Nixon Cox, Stephen B. Bull, Julie Nixon Eisenhower, Rose Mary Woods, and Alan Bible met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 10:57 am and 11:10 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 621-028 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with family members Tricia Nixon Cox and Julie Nixon Eisenhower, along with aides Stephen B. Bull and Rose Mary Woods, and Senator Alan Bible. The discussion focused on television coverage of the President's recent address to the AFL-CIO convention and the handling of various personal telegrams, including correspondence from Mrs. Lou Gehrig. The participants also touched upon administrative tasks, such as the processing of documents and the management of office communications.
On November 20, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, White House operator, Tricia Nixon Cox, Stephen B. Bull, and Julie Nixon Eisenhower talked on the telephone from 10:57 am to 11:01 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 015-071 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon consulted with his daughters, Tricia Nixon Cox and Julie Nixon Eisenhower, regarding the public and media reception of his recent speech at the AFL-CIO convention. Tricia provided her perspective on the television network coverage, specifically critiquing the commentary from NBC and ABC, and offered her assessment of George Meany’s partisan reaction to the President's labor policies. The call also touched upon logistical arrangements for the family’s upcoming weekend trip to Camp David.
On November 20, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Alan Bible talked on the telephone from 11:02 am to 11:05 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 015-072 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon initiated this phone call to Senator Alan Bible to offer birthday greetings, noting the connection to First Lady Pat Nixon's roots in Nevada. The conversation transitioned into a discussion of the President's upcoming plans at Camp David and his recent appearance before the AFL-CIO convention. Bible commended Nixon for his composure during the event, prompting the President to share a supportive telegram he received from Eleanor Gehrig regarding his interaction with George Meany.
On November 20, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, Julie Nixon Eisenhower, and Rose Mary Woods met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 11:05 am and 11:10 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 621-029 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with his daughter, Julie Nixon Eisenhower, and his personal secretary, Rose Mary Woods, to coordinate scheduling and public outreach efforts. The participants discussed Julie's potential speaking engagements on the President's behalf, as well as logistical arrangements involving David N. Parker, Woods, and upcoming events at Camp David. The conversation also touched upon administrative tasks, including follow-up documentation related to the President's recent address to the AFL-CIO convention.
On November 20, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 11:10 am and 11:13 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 621-030 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull to address various public relations matters and administrative coordination. The discussion involved key personnel, including David N. Parker, Julie Nixon Eisenhower, Rose Mary Woods, Donald Rumsfeld, and H.R. Haldeman. A primary action item resulting from the meeting was the planning of a forthcoming telephone call between the President and Rumsfeld.
On November 20, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman, Julie Nixon Eisenhower, David N. Parker, unknown person(s), Rose Mary Woods, Stephen B. Bull, and Alexander P. Butterfield met in the Oval Office of the White House from 11:13 am to 12:00 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 621-031 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with H. R. Haldeman and later Julie Nixon Eisenhower to discuss public relations strategy following a contentious speech at the AFL-CIO convention and ongoing economic policy debates. The conversation centered on managing the administration's image, particularly regarding George Meany and the Pay Board, while planning future outreach efforts for the First Family. The President and his advisors emphasized leveraging family members for volunteer and community engagement events, specifically targeting key demographic groups and regions, to bolster support for his policies.