5 conversations found
On November 20, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 8:37 pm and 8:45 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 015-057 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to initiate an urgent telephone call to George P. Shultz. The conversation was limited to the President’s directive to connect with Shultz immediately to discuss administrative or policy matters. No further substantive dialogue was recorded during this brief exchange.
On November 21, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 6:15 pm and 6:37 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 015-073 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon initiates a request to the White House operator to place a telephone call to evangelist Billy Graham. This brief administrative interaction serves as a logistical step to facilitate direct communication between the President and his advisor. No further substantive discussion occurs during this short recording.
On November 21, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, White House operator, and William F. ("Billy") Graham talked on the telephone from 6:37 pm to 6:50 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 015-074 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Billy Graham discuss upcoming travel itineraries, international relations, and the political climate in the United States. Nixon shares his views on handling unpopular decisions and his reliance on Treasury Secretary John Connally to manage economic messaging. The President also expresses optimism regarding the conclusion of the Vietnam War and expects improved economic indicators for the coming year.
On November 21, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 6:50 pm and 6:54 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 015-075 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon initiates a request to the White House operator to place a telephone call to Treasury Secretary John B. Connally. The brief exchange serves as a logistical bridge to facilitate direct communication between the President and his cabinet official. No further policy discussions or substantive developments occur during this specific interaction.
On November 21, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, White House operator, and John B. Connally talked on the telephone from 6:54 pm to 7:08 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 015-076 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Secretary of the Treasury John Connally discussed preparations for Connally's upcoming press conference, focusing heavily on strategy regarding labor relations and economic policy. They strategized on how to publicly criticize AFL-CIO leader George Meany’s recent defiance of the Pay Board without creating a political martyr, framing the situation as a test of national unity versus special interests. Furthermore, they reviewed opposition to the 'campaign check-off' provision in pending tax legislation, with the President considering the possibility of vetoing the bill should it emerge as an irresponsible 'Christmas tree' package.