19 conversations found
On December 9, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Col. Richard T. Kennedy talked on the telephone at Camp David from 7:46 pm to 7:48 pm. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 157-042 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Colonel Richard T. Kennedy discuss a communication strategy regarding ongoing Vietnam peace negotiations. Nixon approves a message for Henry Kissinger that commends his recent negotiating performance while emphasizing the critical importance of the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) issue. The two also coordinate the arrival of Alexander Haig, scheduling a follow-up meeting at Camp David to discuss developments with Soviet Ambassador Anatoliy Dobrynin.
On December 9, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Col. Richard T. Kennedy met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David from 7:46 pm to 7:48 pm. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 235-023 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Colonel Richard T. Kennedy coordinated logistics for the arrival and scheduling of Alexander Haig, who was expected to return late that night. Nixon instructed Kennedy to ensure Haig rested upon his arrival before traveling to Camp David to meet with the President the following afternoon. This brief exchange served to finalize the itinerary for upcoming consultations regarding the administration's ongoing objectives.
On December 9, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Julie Nixon Eisenhower met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David at an unknown time between 7:48 pm and 7:55 pm. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 235-024 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and his daughter, Julie Nixon Eisenhower, met informally at Camp David to discuss the quality of an event or performance they had recently attended. Their brief exchange focused on personal reactions to the experience and a preference for hosting future events in a major metropolitan setting. No significant policy decisions or administrative actions were recorded during this brief social encounter.
On December 10, 1972, Julie Nixon Eisenhower, Thelma C. ("Pat") (Ryan) Nixon, and Helene (Colesie) Drown met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David at an unknown time between 7:30 am and 12:00 pm. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 236-003 of the White House Tapes.
Julie Nixon Eisenhower, Pat Nixon, and Helene Drown gathered at the Aspen Lodge at Camp David for a private meeting. The discussion occurred shortly before the participants departed the premises together. Due to the withdrawal of the recorded material for personal privacy reasons, no specific administrative actions or substantive topics are available for historical review.
On December 10, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon, Julie Nixon Eisenhower, and Helene (Colesie) Drown met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David at an unknown time between 7:30 am and 8:30 am. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 236-001 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with his daughter, Julie Nixon Eisenhower, and Helene Drown at the Aspen Lodge in Camp David to discuss logistical arrangements for an upcoming departure. The conversation focused on coordinating the timing of their exit in relation to local weather conditions. No significant political decisions were recorded during this brief informal exchange.
On December 10, 1972, William Hirsch and unknown person(s) met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David at an unknown time between 7:30 am and 8:30 am. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 236-002 of the White House Tapes.
William Hirsch met with an unknown individual at Camp David to facilitate administrative logistical requests, including the retrieval of a briefcase. The conversation also touched upon details regarding President Nixon’s historic trip to the People's Republic of China. The participants coordinated through the Camp David operator to arrange further communication with a specific female contact.
On December 10, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 9:50 am and 9:55 am. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 384-002 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon consulted with a White House operator to facilitate an outgoing telecommunication request. This brief interaction served an administrative purpose, functioning as a logistical bridge to connect the President to an external party. No substantive policy discussions or significant political decisions occurred during this brief exchange.
On December 10, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 9:50 am and 9:55 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 034-027 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon initiates a request for the White House operator to place a telephone call to Charles W. Colson. This brief communication serves purely as an administrative instruction to establish contact with his aide. No substantive policy discussions or decisions occur during this exchange.
On December 10, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and unknown person(s) met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 9:50 am and 9:55 am. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 384-001 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon held a brief, five-minute meeting with an unidentified individual in his Old Executive Office Building suite. The primary focus of the discussion concerned the President's personal schedule and administrative planning. No specific actions or significant policy decisions were documented during this short engagement.
On December 10, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Charles W. Colson talked on the telephone from 9:55 am to 10:02 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 034-028 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Charles Colson discuss the political fallout from Robert S. Strauss’s election as Democratic National Committee chairman. They analyze the impact on John B. Connally’s future, specifically noting concerns that the event might provide Connally an excuse to retreat from his political transition toward the administration. Nixon directs Colson to encourage Connally to commit to a decisive shift, while also emphasizing the importance of maintaining strong support from labor leaders like George Meany and Frank Fitzsimmons.
On December 10, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Charles W. Colson met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building from 9:55 am to 10:02 am. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 384-003 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Charles Colson discuss political strategy regarding labor union leadership, specifically focusing on the influence of AFL-CIO President George Meany. Nixon directs Colson to contact a target individual to exert pressure and ensure they do not align with the Democratic left. The conversation highlights the administration's concern with managing labor figures to prevent political opposition from consolidating power.
On December 10, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon, H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman, Manolo Sanchez, Alexander M. Haig, Jr., White House operator, Anatoliy F. Dobrynin, and Alexander P. Butterfield met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building from 10:01 am to 1:12 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 384-004 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman met to discuss personnel changes for the second term, administrative reorganization, and strategies for managing the press and Congress. They reviewed the status of Vietnam peace negotiations, specifically focusing on the President's firm stance against North Vietnamese compromises regarding the Demilitarized Zone. The conversation also touched on the ongoing Watergate fallout and the need to maintain a strong, confident public posture while finalizing key staff appointments.
On December 10, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 11:50 am and 12:04 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 034-029 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon instructed the White House operator to place an outgoing call to Soviet Ambassador Anatoliy F. Dobrynin. This brief administrative exchange served as the precursor to a diplomatic discussion between the two parties. No further substantive policy matters were addressed during this short connection.
On December 10, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Anatoliy F. Dobrynin talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 12:04 pm and 12:55 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 034-030 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Ambassador Anatoliy Dobrynin engaged in a diplomatic call to address a final sticking point in the Vietnam peace negotiations regarding the status of the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ). Nixon expressed his firm insistence on returning to previously agreed-upon language, emphasizing that this resolution was essential to removing an irritant from U.S.-Soviet relations and enabling future cooperation. Accompanied by Alexander Haig, Nixon requested that Dobrynin convey this position to Moscow and Hanoi, resulting in a decision to coordinate a follow-up meeting to finalize technical details.
On December 10, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 12:55 pm and 6:06 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 034-032 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to place a personal telephone call to Hobart D. “Hobe” Lewis. The brief interaction served exclusively as a logistical request to connect the President with Lewis. No substantive policy discussions or administrative decisions occurred during this connection.
On December 10, 1972, the White House operator and President Richard M. Nixon talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 12:55 pm and 6:06 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 034-149 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon instructed the White House operator to place a call to Hobart D. Lewis. The operator informed the President that Lewis was currently in transit and requested that the President wait approximately ten minutes for him to arrive at his destination. Nixon acknowledged the delay, setting the stage for the operator to facilitate the connection once Lewis became available.
On December 10, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Mrs. Howard Cox talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 12:55 pm and 6:06 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 034-031 of the White House Tapes.
Tricia Nixon Cox speaks with Mrs. Howard Cox regarding the logistics and social itinerary for her upcoming international travel. The conversation focuses on Tricia's planned visits to the Soviet Union and the United Kingdom, specifically discussing lodging proximity to the Kremlin and high-profile social engagements. Key events noted include a dinner at 10 Downing Street with Prime Minister Edward Heath and attendance at J. Paul Getty's 80th birthday celebration.
Unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House on an unknown date, sometime between 1:15 pm on December 10, 1972 and 10:18 am on December 11, 1972. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 819-001 of the White House Tapes.
This recording consists of a brief, two-minute interaction between two unidentified individuals held in the Oval Office. Due to the withdrawal of the material and the lack of available transcripts, the specific context, participants, and subject matter of the discussion remain unknown. Consequently, no policy decisions or substantive developments can be attributed to this exchange.
On December 10, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Hobart D. Lewis talked on the telephone from 6:06 pm to 6:14 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 034-033 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon held a phone conversation with Hobart D. Lewis to discuss Lewis’s recent trip to the Soviet Union and the positive impact of the President’s earlier visit on trade relations. The two men also touched on the media industry, specifically the financial struggles of Life magazine and the outlook for Reader’s Digest, as well as the future career path of David Eisenhower. Finally, Nixon discussed his plans for executive branch reorganization and expressed his intent to host Lewis and his associates for a weekend gathering once the pressures of the Vietnam negotiations subsided.