19 conversations found
On December 15, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, White House operator, and Margaret Chase Smith talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 8:38 am and 9:14 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 016-103 of the White House Tapes.
President Richard Nixon contacted Senator Margaret Chase Smith to offer birthday wishes while inquiring about her health during her stay at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. The conversation shifted to political matters, with Nixon expressing appreciation for Smith’s legislative support and lamenting the difficulties faced with the continuing resolution. Both parties briefly discussed the exhaustion and partisan maneuvering within Congress, concluding with mutual well-wishes for the upcoming holidays.
On December 15, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 8:38 am and 8:45 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 638-003 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with an unknown individual to coordinate a brief, immediate briefing with Henry Kissinger. The primary objective was to ensure Kissinger’s prompt arrival at the Oval Office for an urgent consultation. The conversation concluded with instructions to expedite Kissinger's entry.
On December 15, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 8:38 am and 8:45 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 638-002 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon initiated a brief communication through the White House operator to facilitate an outgoing call. The interaction served as a procedural step to connect the President with another party for official business. No substantive policy matters or specific decisions were recorded during this brief exchange.
On December 15, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 8:38 am and 8:45 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 638-001 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with Stephen B. Bull in the Oval Office to coordinate his daily schedule. The primary focus of the brief discussion was the logistics regarding an upcoming meeting with an unidentified individual. Nixon sought to clarify his availability and readiness for this engagement.
On December 15, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman, Stephen B. Bull, Alexander P. Butterfield, Henry A. Kissinger, White House operator, Margaret Chase Smith, John B. Connally, Ronald L. Ziegler, John A. Scali, Julie Nixon Eisenhower, and unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House from 8:45 am to 11:30 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 638-004 of the White House Tapes.
In this meeting, President Nixon and his senior advisors, including H. R. Haldeman and John B. Connally, finalized their strategy regarding the recently negotiated international monetary agreement, often referred to as the "Azores Doctrine." The participants focused on managing public perception of the deal, emphasizing that it represented a successful and fair realignment of currencies rather than a unilateral devaluation of the dollar. Furthermore, they discussed the necessity of coordinating a unified message to the press through the Treasury Department and prepared for a briefing with Congressional leadership to solidify legislative support for their economic initiatives. The conversation also touched upon sensitive foreign policy matters, specifically the India-Pakistan conflict and the need to maintain delicate diplomatic relations with the Soviet Union and France.
On December 15, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 9:14 am and 11:22 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 016-104 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon initiates a brief telephone call to his daughter, Julie Nixon Eisenhower. The exchange serves as a personal communication request placed through the White House operator. No policy or political matters are discussed, as the operator immediately facilitates the connection to the President's family member.
On December 15, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Julie Nixon Eisenhower talked on the telephone from 11:22 am to 11:25 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 016-105 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and his daughter, Julie Nixon Eisenhower, spoke to coordinate personal scheduling and travel plans for the upcoming weekend. The discussion centered on logistics for a family trip to New York City, including arrangements for attending a play and dining at the “21 Club.” They also briefly reviewed the President’s official schedule, specifically regarding upcoming meetings with legislative leaders.
On December 15, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, Rose Mary Woods, and Alexander P. Butterfield met in the Oval Office of the White House from 11:33 am to 11:45 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 638-005 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with his personal secretary, Rose Mary Woods, and later aide Alexander P. Butterfield to discuss a range of personal, administrative, and political matters. The conversation covered the President's upcoming schedule and need for relaxation, the political threat posed by Democratic candidates—specifically Ted Kennedy and Edmund Muskie—and the ongoing efforts to secure Nixon's reelection. Nixon also discussed the importance of the Azores summit regarding international economic policy and authorized various administrative tasks, including follow-up meetings and correspondence with foreign dignitaries.
On December 15, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Alexander P. Butterfield met in the Oval Office of the White House from 11:45 am to 11:46 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 638-006 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with Alexander P. Butterfield to coordinate logistical arrangements for his upcoming schedule. The discussion centered on managing the timing for a bill signing and preparing for a forthcoming meeting and helicopter trip. The President opted to postpone certain administrative tasks to ensure adequate time for meeting preparation.
On December 15, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Alexander P. Butterfield met in the Oval Office of the White House from 11:51 am to 11:52 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 638-007 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with his Deputy Assistant Alexander P. Butterfield to review the logistics of the President's upcoming schedule. The brief discussion focused on finalizing arrangements for a forthcoming meeting. No further substantive policy matters were recorded during this session.
On December 15, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman met in the Oval Office of the White House from 11:55 am to 12:02 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 638-008 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and H.R. Haldeman discussed press strategy regarding the Washington Redskins, specifically focusing on the team's turnaround and potential media coverage. They also coordinated the President's upcoming trip to the People’s Republic of China, evaluating various stopover options to minimize fatigue. Ultimately, they decided to prioritize a stay in Hawaii—potentially Maui—over California or Guam to allow for better relaxation and climate, while shifting the formal departure ceremony to Washington, D.C.
On December 15, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 12:02 pm and 12:06 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 638-010 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull to coordinate an urgent administrative task. The primary purpose of the meeting was to facilitate a direct communication channel with the Treasury Department. Nixon directed Bull to summon Under Secretary of the Treasury Paul A. Volcker to the Oval Office for an immediate consultation.
On December 15, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 12:02 pm and 12:06 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 638-011 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with an unidentified individual in the Oval Office for a brief session lasting less than four minutes. Due to the absence of audible dialogue or a transcript, the specific substance, objectives, and any potential action items from this encounter remain unknown. Archival review has determined that no discernible conversation occurred during this segment.
On December 15, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 12:02 pm and 12:06 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 638-009 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Stephen B. Bull discussed logistics regarding an upcoming trip, focusing on travel schedules and transit times to Hawaii and Guam. The brief exchange centered on managing the timing of departures and arrivals to ensure the President's itinerary was efficient. No major policy decisions were reached during this administrative review of travel arrangements.
On December 15, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, Paul A. Volcker, and unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House from 12:06 pm to 12:07 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 638-012 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon consulted Paul Volcker to determine an appropriate figure for the number of major monetary crises experienced over the previous decade to cite in an upcoming speech. Volcker and others provided estimates ranging from three to seven, prompting Nixon to settle on the higher figure of seven to bolster his narrative. The discussion concluded with the President deciding to attribute this statistic directly to Volcker's expertise.
On December 15, 1971, United States Secret Service agents and unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 12:07 pm and 1:22 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 638-014 of the White House Tapes.
Secret Service agents met with unknown individuals in the Oval Office to discuss security-related matters. Following a brief segment of withdrawn material, the interaction concluded with the President moving to the Cabinet Room. The lack of a transcript prevents a more detailed analysis of the specific security protocols or personnel involved.
On December 15, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and bipartisan Congressional leaders, including Michael J. ("Mike") Mansfield, Hugh Scott, John G. Tower, Carl B. Albert, [Thomas] Hale Boggs, John W. Byrnes, Gerald R. Ford, Wright Patman, William B. Widnall, Wilbur D. Mills, John B. Connally, Paul W. McCracken, Herbert Stein, Peter G. Peterson, George P. Shultz, Paul A. Volcker, Henry A. Kissinger, John A. Scali, Clark MacGregor, William E. Timmons, William L. Safire, Nathanial Samuels, Ezra Solomon, White House photographer, and members of the press, met in the Cabinet Room of the White House at an unknown time between 12:08 pm and 1:22 pm. The Cabinet Room taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 086-003 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with a bipartisan group of Congressional leaders to brief them on his recent diplomatic discussions with French President Georges Pompidou and the status of U.S. international economic policy. The conversation focused on efforts to address the global monetary crisis, the necessity of realigning exchange rates to restore the competitive position of American goods, and the importance of burden-sharing among trade partners. Nixon highlighted the recent breakthrough in negotiations with France as a critical step toward stabilizing the international monetary system and advancing domestic economic goals like job creation and inflation control.
On December 15, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, Alexander P. Butterfield, unknown person(s), Charles W. Colson, John D. Ehrlichman, and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House from 1:22 pm to 1:45 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 638-013 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with his senior advisors, including Charles Colson and John Ehrlichman, to discuss a broad range of political, administrative, and strategic matters. The participants reviewed ongoing public relations efforts regarding economic performance and unemployment data, coordinated their stance on potential legislation such as H.R. 1, and touched upon personnel concerns. The conversation also included informal commentary on recent Washington Redskins football games and general holiday planning, highlighting a mix of high-level political maneuvering and casual staff engagement.
Vice President Spiro T. Agnew, Maurice H. Stans, John N. Mitchell, John A. Volpe, Melvin R. Laird, and unknown person(s) met in the Cabinet Room of the White House on an unknown date, sometime between 1:22 pm on December 15, 1971 and 11:33 am on December 22, 1971. The Cabinet Room taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 086-004 of the White House Tapes.
Vice President Spiro Agnew met with members of the Nixon Cabinet and congressional leadership to provide a detailed briefing on his recent diplomatic and trade-focused trip to the Soviet Union. The discussion centered on potential economic collaboration, the strategic importance of trade with the Soviets, and the ongoing international monetary negotiations regarding the devaluation of the dollar. Participants debated the risks of transferring technology to the Soviet Union, the necessity of bipartisan congressional support for upcoming trade and fiscal legislation, and the impact of the U.S. surcharge on global trade relations.