10 conversations found
On December 10, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman talked on the telephone from 7:53 pm to 7:59 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 016-088 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and H.R. Haldeman discuss the President's upcoming trip to Camp David and the planning for a television special featuring Julie Nixon Eisenhower. The conversation covers logistical arrangements for potential visits by Henry Kissinger and journalist Jerrold Schecter to discuss administration business, including the ongoing India-Pakistan War. Additionally, they review the President’s recent interview with Schecter, with Nixon emphasizing the importance of managing press perception and ensuring the positive tone of the resulting article.
On December 10, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 7:59 pm and 8:01 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 016-089 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to facilitate an outgoing call. The sole purpose of this brief communication was to request that the operator connect him with special counsel Charles W. Colson. No substantive policy discussions or further actions were recorded during this exchange.
On December 10, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 8:01 pm and 8:06 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 016-091 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon instructed the White House operator to place an outgoing call to George E. Allen, the head coach of the Washington Redskins. This brief exchange served solely as an administrative request to facilitate direct communication between the President and the NFL coach. No further substantive policy matters or tactical discussions were addressed during this interaction.
On December 10, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 8:01 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 016-090 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon consulted with the White House operator to determine the whereabouts of special counsel Charles W. Colson. Upon learning that Colson was currently commuting home, the President requested to be connected to him. This brief exchange served as an administrative coordination to facilitate a direct follow-up call between Nixon and Colson.
On December 10, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Ronald L. Ziegler talked on the telephone from 8:06 pm to 8:09 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 016-092 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Press Secretary Ronald L. Ziegler discuss journalist Jerrold L. Schecter’s highly positive reaction to a recent interview, ultimately deciding to cancel a proposed trip for the reporter to Camp David. Ziegler also proposes a strategy for managing press expectations regarding the President’s potential travel to Florida. Nixon approves the plan to keep his upcoming schedule vague to provide flexibility while he focuses on the budget and preparations for international meetings.
On December 10, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 8:09 pm and 8:12 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 016-094 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon communicated with the White House operator to follow up on the status of pending telephone calls. The primary focus of the brief exchange was to identify individuals who had attempted to reach him, specifically George E. Allen and Charles W. Colson. No major policy decisions were made during this brief administrative check-in.
On December 10, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 8:09 pm and 8:12 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 016-093 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon initiates a brief administrative exchange with the White House operator to manage his ongoing telephone communications. The conversation focuses solely on scheduling logistics, with the President instructing the operator to return a call. No substantive policy matters or major developments are addressed.
On December 10, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and George E. Allen talked on the telephone from 8:12 pm to 8:15 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 016-095 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and George E. Allen engaged in a casual discussion focused primarily on professional football, including the performance of players like Larry Brown and the outlook for upcoming playoff games. The conversation also touched upon the President's scheduled diplomatic trip to the Azores to meet with French President Georges Pompidou. To accommodate the President’s travel, Allen agreed to arrange a private viewing of the game film for Nixon upon his return to Washington.
On December 10, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 8:15 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 016-096 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon initiates a brief telephonic interaction with the White House operator to request a connection to Charles W. Colson. The call serves as an administrative bridge to facilitate direct communication with his special counsel. No further substantive policy matters were discussed during this brief exchange.
On December 10, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Charles W. Colson talked on the telephone from 8:16 pm to 8:26 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 016-097 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Charles Colson review a series of recent political and economic successes, including the Senate confirmation of William H. Rehnquist, positive stock market performance, and strong retail sales data. The conversation highlights the administration's strategic legislative victories, specifically regarding tax bills and the veto of the Day Care Bill. Nixon directs Colson to coordinate with Vice President Agnew to secure support from conservatives for the administration's robust defense budget, emphasizing that these allies should focus their political pressure on the liberal Senate rather than the White House.