20 conversations found
On December 6, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Thelma C. ("Pat") (Ryan) Nixon talked on the telephone from 10:56 pm to 10:57 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 016-029 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and First Lady Pat Nixon discussed logistical arrangements for the upcoming television special, 'A Day in the Life of the President.' The conversation focused on coordinating interview segments involving the President, the First Lady, and their daughter, Tricia Nixon Cox. Additionally, they briefly touched upon plans for a Christmas party to be held in the Lincoln Room.
On December 6, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Henry A. Kissinger talked on the telephone from 10:58 pm to 11:05 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 016-030 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Henry Kissinger discuss the ongoing India-Pakistan War, specifically evaluating a Soviet resolution at the United Nations that lacks a critical withdrawal provision. Nixon rejects the Soviet proposal and criticizes Secretary of State William P. Rogers for undermining the administration's official diplomatic position through inconsistent public statements. Kissinger is tasked with issuing a firm background statement to clarify the administration’s policy and emphasize Indian responsibility in the conflict.
On December 6, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, unknown person(s), and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 11:05 pm and 11:11 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 016-031 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon initiates a call through the White House operator to contact Henry A. Kissinger. The brief communication serves as a logistical bridge to facilitate direct consultation between the President and his National Security Advisor. No substantive policy matters are discussed, as the interaction is limited to the procedural request for connection.
On December 6, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Henry A. Kissinger talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 11:11 pm and 11:12 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 016-032 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon directed Henry Kissinger to contact Treasury Secretary John Connally to gauge his opinion regarding Secretary of State William Rogers’s performance. Nixon aimed to assess Connally's perspective on Rogers through this indirect communication channel. Additionally, Kissinger informed the President that he had received the full text of a recent Soviet diplomatic note, promising a follow-up report after further review.
On December 6, 1971, Henry A. Kissinger and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 11:12 pm and 11:28 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 016-033 of the White House Tapes.
Henry A. Kissinger contacted the White House operator to request an immediate phone connection with Harold H. Saunders, a member of his National Security Council staff. This interaction served solely as a logistical request to facilitate a direct conversation between Kissinger and Saunders. No further policy discussions or substantive developments occurred during this brief exchange.
On December 6, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 11:12 pm and 11:28 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 016-034 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon consulted with the White House operator to determine the current whereabouts of Henry Kissinger. The inquiry was prompted by an incoming call for Kissinger from Harold H. Saunders. The operator confirmed that Kissinger had briefly stepped out of his office, concluding the brief administrative exchange.
Unknown person(s) and the White House operator talked on the telephone on an unknown date, sometime between 11:28 pm on December 6, 1971 and 8:06 am on December 7, 1971. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 016-134 of the White House Tapes.
An unidentified caller attempted to contact the White House via the operator during the late-night hours of December 6 or early December 7, 1971. The interaction failed to establish a substantive connection, resulting in an uncompleted call. No historical policy matters or administrative decisions were addressed due to the lack of communication.
On December 7, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, White House operator, and unknown person(s) talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 8:06 am and 6:51 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 016-035 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon initiates a call to Secretary of State William P. Rogers through the White House operator. While the specific substance of the ensuing discussion is not captured in this segment, the interaction serves as a logistical bridge to facilitate diplomatic consultations. The recording confirms the President's direct involvement in orchestrating high-level executive communication regarding foreign policy matters.
On December 7, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 12:57 pm and 1:58 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 631-001 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and H.R. Haldeman discussed internal administrative friction, specifically the professional rivalry between Secretary of State William Rogers and National Security Advisor Henry Kissinger. They analyzed the impact of recent negative press coverage regarding the India-Pakistan war and the management of foreign policy, with Nixon expressing frustration over Rogers' perceived lack of vigor in confrontational matters. Ultimately, the two decided to refrain from immediate intervention in the Rogers-Kissinger conflict, opting to let the situation rest while monitoring the fallout from ongoing media narratives.
On December 7, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Ronald L. Ziegler met in the Oval Office of the White House from 2:59 pm to 3:02 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 631-002 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Press Secretary Ronald Ziegler discussed the administration's public messaging regarding the ongoing India-Pakistan conflict and the flow of refugees. They considered having Henry Kissinger provide a press briefing to explain the White House position and counter criticisms from figures like Senator Edward Kennedy. The goal was to establish a more effective diplomatic posture at the United Nations without directly engaging in a political confrontation with Kennedy.
On December 7, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman, and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House from 3:04 pm to 3:11 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 631-003 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and H.R. Haldeman discussed the escalating tensions regarding the India-Pakistan conflict and Henry Kissinger's frustration with the State Department's perceived obstructionism. Kissinger specifically cited Secretary of State William P. Rogers's recent speech as a "disastrous" act that undermined ongoing diplomatic efforts and threatened his broader negotiation strategy regarding the Middle East and the Soviet Union. The participants evaluated the necessity of a Kissinger-led media backgrounder to clarify the administration's position, while also briefly coordinating the President's upcoming schedule with Maurice Stans.
On December 7, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, Maurice H. Stans, Alexander M. Haig, Jr., Peter G. Peterson, White House photographer, H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman, Ronald L. Ziegler, unknown person(s), and Henry A. Kissinger met in the Oval Office of the White House from 3:12 pm to 4:29 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 631-004 of the White House Tapes.
Maurice Stans briefed President Nixon and Henry Kissinger on his recent 17-day trade exploration mission to the Soviet Union, Poland, and Sweden. Stans detailed positive, high-level discussions with Soviet Premier Alexei Kosygin regarding potential economic cooperation, including grain sales, industrial equipment credit, and the establishment of joint fact-finding groups. President Nixon directed Stans to maintain a low profile with the press to avoid prematurely committing to specific trade concessions while the administration maneuvers through ongoing geopolitical tensions in South Asia.
On December 7, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 4:29 pm and 4:33 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 631-006 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull to coordinate communication between Henry Kissinger and Harold H. Saunders. The brief discussion focused on facilitating a return call from Saunders to Kissinger regarding ongoing foreign policy matters. Bull confirmed Saunders' availability to ensure the contact could be established immediately.
On December 7, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Harold H. Saunders met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 4:29 pm and 4:33 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 631-005 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with Harold H. Saunders to ascertain the current location of National Security Advisor Henry Kissinger. The brief encounter served solely as a logistical check to locate Kissinger within the West Wing complex. No policy discussions occurred, and the exchange concluded immediately once Kissinger's whereabouts were confirmed in the outer office.
On December 7, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman, and Alexander P. Butterfield met in the Oval Office of the White House from 4:33 pm to 5:05 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 631-007 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman discuss a range of strategic concerns, focusing heavily on National Security Advisor Henry Kissinger’s volatile state of mind and his frustration regarding U.S. policy toward India, Pakistan, and the Soviet Union. The conversation explores Kissinger's suggestions of resigning and his desire to have taken a tougher stance on the Soviets weeks earlier, which Nixon and Haldeman analyze as a byproduct of personal disillusionment. Additionally, they review current polling data, the health of labor leader George Meany, and the scheduling of meetings with John Connally to address administrative and political strategy.
On December 7, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, Daniel P. Moynihan, and John D. Ehrlichman met in the Oval Office of the White House from 5:05 pm to 6:16 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 631-008 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with Daniel P. Moynihan and John D. Ehrlichman to discuss the ongoing India-Pakistan war and domestic political strategy, specifically regarding school desegregation and busing. The participants evaluated international developments, including the search for a new UN Secretary General, before transitioning to a lengthy discussion on how the administration could frame education reform as a means to move past the divisive issue of busing. Nixon and his advisors explored rebranding these policies as a 'new era' of American education that emphasizes school choice and equality of opportunity while distancing the White House from the volatile desegregation debates of the past.
On December 7, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Alexander P. Butterfield met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 6:10 pm and 6:28 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 631-010 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with Alexander P. Butterfield in the Oval Office to discuss administrative logistics and adjustments to the President's upcoming schedule. The brief conversation also involved coordination regarding Press Secretary Ronald L. Ziegler. No major policy decisions were reached during this administrative briefing.
On December 7, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Alexander P. Butterfield met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 6:10 pm and 6:28 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 631-009 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Alexander P. Butterfield met to coordinate logistics for an upcoming White House dinner and manage the President's schedule. The discussion focused on reviewing the guest list, which included prominent figures such as W. Averell Harriman and Nelson A. Rockefeller, and ensuring specific individuals like Ron Paul were accommodated. Nixon also requested an additional photograph session with Sergeant Davis to conclude his daily activities.
On December 7, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman, Ronald L. Ziegler, unknown person(s), White House operator, and William P. Rogers met in the Oval Office of the White House from 6:28 pm to 7:04 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 631-011 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with H. R. Haldeman to coordinate the administration's response to the ongoing India-Pakistan conflict and review the performance of his cabinet, particularly Secretary of State William P. Rogers. They discussed managing congressional and media reactions to the war, specifically highlighting the favorable perspectives of some senators versus the criticism from others like Edward Kennedy. Additionally, the President and Haldeman reviewed upcoming polling strategies for the 1972 election and addressed concerns regarding the composition of entertainers invited to White House social events.
On December 7, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and William P. Rogers talked on the telephone from 6:51 pm to 6:55 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 016-036 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Secretary of State William P. Rogers coordinate their upcoming schedules and discuss the positive reception Rogers received from Senate leadership regarding U.S. policy in East Pakistan. Rogers reports that lawmakers, including Mike Mansfield and J. William Fulbright, supported the administration's firm stance toward India. The two also touch upon diplomatic relations in South America, strategies for NATO burden sharing, and preparations for an upcoming meeting with foreign ministers.