11 conversations found
On December 7, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator talked on the telephone at Camp David at 9:04 pm. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 157-022 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon initiated a telephone call from Camp David through the operator to reach speechwriter and aide Raymond K. Price, Jr. The primary purpose of the brief exchange was to facilitate communication with his staff during his retreat. No further substantive policy matters were recorded in this brief logistical interaction.
On December 7, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Manolo Sanchez met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David at an unknown time between 9:04 pm and 9:12 pm. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 234-013 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with his personal valet, Manolo Sanchez, at Camp David to discuss the evening's entertainment plans. The two reviewed potential selections for movie screenings, focusing on the distinction between general comedies and family-oriented films. Sanchez provided synopses for the President's consideration, and Nixon gave final instructions regarding the presentation and selection process.
On December 7, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Manolo Sanchez met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David at an unknown time between 9:04 pm and 9:12 pm. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 234-014 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and his valet, Manolo Sanchez, met at Camp David to coordinate the evening's entertainment and social plans. The President consulted with Sanchez regarding the selection of a film, specifically prioritizing movies that his daughter, Julie Nixon Eisenhower, would enjoy. They also discussed extending invitations to White House staff members, including several secretaries, to attend the screening.
On December 7, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David at an unknown time between 9:04 pm and 9:12 pm. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 234-015 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon dictated a series of memoranda regarding his administration's handling of Vietnam peace negotiations, administrative staffing, and key political appointments. He analyzed Henry Kissinger's role in the stalled Paris talks and discussed potential military options, including bombing North Vietnam, while balancing the political risks of a breakdown. Additionally, Nixon addressed personnel matters for the Cost of Living Council, the IRS, and the Treasury Department, emphasizing the need for loyal, effective leadership to advance his legislative and regulatory agenda.
On December 7, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David at 9:04 pm. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 234-012 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon contacted the Camp David operator to request assistance with a telecommunications matter. The interaction was brief and perfunctory, serving primarily to facilitate a connection or request logistical support from the operator. No substantive policy discussions or major administrative decisions occurred during this brief exchange.
On December 7, 1972, Camp David operator and President Richard M. Nixon talked on the telephone at Camp David at 9:12 pm. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 157-023 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon consulted with a Camp David operator to determine the current location of aide Raymond K. Price, Jr. After learning that staff had been unable to reach Price, the President issued a direct order to cancel his meeting scheduled for the following day. This brief exchange reflects the President's administrative management of his schedule while at Camp David.
On December 8, 1972, George P. Shultz, Camp David operator, and John D. Ehrlichman talked on the telephone at Camp David at an unknown time between 12:05 pm and 1:12 pm. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 157-024 of the White House Tapes.
George P. Shultz and John D. Ehrlichman discussed personnel matters regarding the second-term administration reorganization, specifically noting that Arnold R. Weber declined potential appointment offers. The pair reviewed a request from Samuel R. Pierce, Jr. to serve as a circuit court judge after completing his current Treasury duties, rather than accepting an ambassadorship. Additionally, they addressed a request for a presidential pardon for William R. Ming, Jr., a Chicago lawyer facing tax fraud charges, which Ehrlichman agreed to refer to John W. Dean, III.
On December 8, 1972, George P. Shultz and Camp David operator met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David at an unknown time between 12:05 pm and 1:12 pm. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 234-016 of the White House Tapes.
George P. Shultz utilized the Camp David telecommunications system to initiate a call, but the conversation failed to progress due to an immediate connection error. The exchange was limited to a brief attempt to establish a line, resulting in no substantive discussion or policy decisions. Consequently, the interaction provides no insight into administration business and remains a record of a failed communication attempt.
On December 8, 1972, John D. Ehrlichman and George P. Shultz met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David at an unknown time between 12:05 pm and 1:12 pm. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 234-017 of the White House Tapes.
John D. Ehrlichman and George P. Shultz discuss potential presidential pardons for the upcoming Christmas season, specifically addressing the case of a Chicago attorney convicted of tax fraud. Shultz also briefs Ehrlichman on Samuel Pierce’s career objectives, noting that Pierce prefers a judicial appointment over an ambassadorship and intends to remain at the Treasury Department for several more months. The pair coordinate the documentation and handling of these personnel and legal matters for further review by the President.
On December 8, 1972, Manolo Sanchez and unknown person(s) met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David at an unknown time between 1:12 pm and 4:00 pm. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 234-018 of the White House Tapes.
Presidential valet Manolo Sanchez provided an informal tour of the Aspen Lodge at Camp David to an unidentified woman. The discussion focused on the layout of the facility, including the study, bedrooms, and accommodations designated for Julie Nixon Eisenhower and the rest of the President’s family. No significant policy decisions were made during this brief site inspection.
On December 8, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Julie Nixon Eisenhower met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David at an unknown time between 1:12 pm and 4:00 pm. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 234-019 of the White House Tapes.
President Richard M. Nixon met with his daughter, Julie Nixon Eisenhower, for an informal private discussion at the Aspen Lodge in Camp David. Due to the extensive withdrawal of the recording's content and the absence of a transcript, the specific substance of their dialogue remains classified or inaccessible. No policy decisions, historical developments, or actionable items can be derived from the available record of this meeting.