13 conversations found
On November 21, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator talked on the telephone at Camp David at an unknown time between 9:10 am and 9:24 am. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 155-022 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon contacted the Camp David operator to facilitate a telephone call to First Lady Thelma C. “Pat” Nixon. This brief interaction served exclusively as a logistical request to establish communication with Mrs. Nixon. No other substantive policy or political matters were discussed during this exchange.
On November 21, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David at an unknown time between 9:10 am and 9:24 am. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 229-008 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon contacted the Camp David operator from the Aspen Lodge to manage internal communications. The brief interaction focused on facilitating an outgoing telephone connection. No significant policy decisions or substantive political discussions occurred during this exchange.
On November 21, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Manolo Sanchez met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David at an unknown time between 9:10 am and 9:24 am. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 229-009 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with his personal valet, Manolo Sanchez, at Camp David to engage in casual conversation. The discussion focused on routine personal matters, specifically including a review of the sports section in The Washington Post regarding football coverage. No significant policy decisions or official government actions were recorded during this brief interaction.
On November 21, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Thelma C. ("Pat") (Ryan) Nixon talked on the telephone at Camp David from 9:24 am to 9:25 am. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 155-023 of the White House Tapes.
President Richard Nixon and First Lady Pat Nixon coordinated logistics for the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday and subsequent travel to New York. The discussion focused on scheduling the holiday dinner around football broadcasts and finalizing travel arrangements for their visit to the city, which included a planned stop at the President’s former law firm. They also confirmed the travel plans for family friend Bebe Rebozo to join them at the White House.
On November 21, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Thelma C. ("Pat") (Ryan) Nixon met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David from 9:24 am to 9:25 am. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 229-010 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and First Lady Pat Nixon discussed logistical arrangements for their upcoming holiday travel and scheduling. The couple coordinated their departure from Camp David, plans for a return to the White House, and a scheduled trip to New York. The President also noted his intent to contact his former law firm during this time.
On November 21, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator talked on the telephone at Camp David at an unknown time between 9:25 am and 9:28 am. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 155-024 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon contacted the Camp David operator to facilitate a telephone connection with his personal secretary, Rose Mary Woods. H.R. Haldeman was present during the exchange, which served primarily as a logistical coordination for the President's communications. No substantive policy matters were addressed during this brief request.
On November 21, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon, H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman, Camp David operator, Rose Mary Woods, John V. Brennan, and unknown person(s) met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David at an unknown time between 9:25 am and 10:35 am. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 229-011 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and H.R. Haldeman met at Camp David to coordinate the comprehensive reorganization of the executive branch and White House staff for the second term. They discussed specific personnel changes, including the removal of Bob Dole from the Republican National Committee in favor of George H.W. Bush, the restructuring of Cabinet positions, and strategies for managing high-level officials like John Mitchell, Henry Kissinger, and William Rogers. Additionally, the President issued firm directives regarding inaugural pavilion designs, press relations, and the necessity of maintaining control over departmental transitions, while preparing for sensitive discussions with staff members slated for departure or reassignment.
On November 21, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Rose Mary Woods talked on the telephone at Camp David from 9:28 am to 9:32 am. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 155-025 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon consulted his personal secretary, Rose Mary Woods, to coordinate various scheduling matters and logistics regarding his upcoming travel and personal appointments. The discussion focused on confirming an appointment with his dentist, Dr. William O. Chase, and discreetly inquiring about the holiday operating hours of the Mudge, Rose, Gutherie and Alexander law firm in New York. Additionally, they reviewed travel arrangements involving Bebe Rebozo and Julie Nixon Eisenhower, as well as the status of meetings with Cabinet members.
On November 21, 1972, H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman, Camp David operator, and Lawrence M. Higby talked on the telephone at Camp David at an unknown time between 9:33 am and 4:41 pm. The Camp David Study Desk taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 183-003 of the White House Tapes.
H. R. Haldeman coordinates with Lawrence M. Higby to schedule a same-day meeting between President Nixon and Bob Hope at Camp David. Haldeman provides specific logistical instructions, directing that Hope be transported via a 3:15 p.m. helicopter and provided with private car service. The directive emphasizes the need for efficiency, explicitly instructing staff to ensure Hope does not have to wait for other visitors.
On November 21, 1972, Rose Mary Woods, President Richard M. Nixon, and H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman talked on the telephone at Camp David from 9:43 am to 9:48 am. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 155-026 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon coordinated plans with Rose Mary Woods for a surprise visit to the Mudge, Rose, Guthrie and Alexander law firm in New York during the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday. Nixon decided to have John Mitchell arrange the visit to ensure he could briefly greet the staff and senior partners without disrupting firm operations. Additionally, the President requested that Woods schedule a 9:00 a.m. appointment with his barber.
On November 21, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and John D. Ehrlichman met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David at an unknown time between 10:35 am and 12:44 pm. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 229-012 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and John Ehrlichman met to discuss staffing and organizational plans for the upcoming second term, focusing on personnel management and political maneuvering. The two men criticized the recent conduct of Donald Rumsfeld, labeling him an opportunist, and evaluated the power struggle between Henry Kissinger and William Rogers. They also coordinated strategy for an upcoming meeting with Nelson Rockefeller, with Nixon emphasizing the need to limit the scope of discussions regarding the State and Defense Departments.
On November 21, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon, H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman, and John D. Ehrlichman met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David from 12:25 pm to 12:43 pm. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 229-013 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon, H.R. Haldeman, and John Ehrlichman met to strategize the second-term administration reorganization, focusing on personnel changes and reining in the influence of key advisors. They discussed the forced departure of Herbert G. Klein, the management of Henry Kissinger’s growing public celebrity and professional friction with Secretary of State William Rogers, and the need to exert tighter presidential control over ambassadorship selections. The group further coordinated tactical appointments within the State Department, specifically intending to use Kenneth Rush and William J. Casey to assert greater administrative oversight.
On November 21, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and John V. Brennan met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David at an unknown time between 1:35 pm and 2:09 pm. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 229-014 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon consulted with John V. Brennan regarding an upcoming meeting with Dr. James R. Schlesinger. The discussion centered on assessing Schlesinger’s temperament and potential concerns, with Brennan providing reassurance about the interaction. This brief exchange served as a preparatory briefing for the President prior to his engagement with Schlesinger.