29 conversations found
On December 18, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator talked on the telephone at Camp David at an unknown time between 10:25 am and 10:45 am. The Camp David Study Desk taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 184-001 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon contacted the Camp David operator to facilitate a telephone call to Marjorie P. Acker. During the brief exchange, he sought to locate Acker at Rose Mary Woods’s office. This routine administrative communication highlights the logistical coordination required for the President's personal and official correspondence while stationed at Camp David.
On December 18, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Marjorie P. Acker talked on the telephone at Camp David from 10:45 am to 10:46 am. The Camp David Study Desk taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 184-002 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon consulted with Marjorie P. Acker to clarify and finalize the guest list for an upcoming dinner party. The discussion centered on confirming the attendance of Anne L. Armstrong and her husband, Tobin, as well as Admiral Thomas H. and Carrie Ellen Moorer. Nixon sought to reconcile conflicting information regarding whether Anne Armstrong's husband would be accompanying her to the event.
On December 18, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator talked on the telephone at Camp David at an unknown time between 10:46 am and 10:48 am. The Camp David Study Desk taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 184-003 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon contacted the Camp David operator to facilitate an outgoing call. The primary purpose of this brief communication was to request that the operator connect him with Marjorie P. Acker. No other substantive policy or political matters were addressed during this short exchange.
On December 18, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator talked on the telephone at Camp David at an unknown time between 10:46 am and 10:48 am. The Camp David Study Desk taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 184-005 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon contacted the Camp David operator to facilitate a telephone connection with White House Press Secretary Ronald L. Ziegler. This brief administrative interaction served as an intermediary step to coordinate direct communication between the President and his press secretary. No further substantive policy matters were discussed during this brief exchange.
On December 18, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Marjorie P. Acker talked on the telephone at Camp David at an unknown time between 10:46 am and 10:48 am. The Camp David Study Desk taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 184-004 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon consulted with Marjorie P. Acker to finalize logistics for an upcoming White House dinner party. The discussion confirmed that all twelve invited guests, including Admiral Thomas H. Moorer and Anne L. Armstrong, had accepted the invitation. The participants also finalized menu selections, specifically agreeing to include a salad course for the event.
On December 18, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Ronald L. Ziegler talked on the telephone at Camp David from 10:48 am to 11:11 am. The Camp David Study Desk taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 184-006 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Press Secretary Ronald Ziegler discussed messaging strategies regarding the Vietnam War, specifically the ongoing U.S. bombing and mining of North Vietnam as a response to enemy buildup and the breakdown in peace negotiations. The two also addressed the administration's contentious relationship with the Washington Post, with Nixon instructing Ziegler to remain firm in his policy of denying the newspaper special access to White House social events. Nixon encouraged Ziegler to continue distributing press opportunities more broadly to other outlets to diminish the Post's traditional influence in Washington.
On December 18, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator talked on the telephone at Camp David at an unknown time between 11:11 am and 11:14 am. The Camp David Study Desk taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 184-007 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon contacted the Camp David operator to facilitate an urgent communication with his Chief of Staff, H.R. Haldeman. This brief administrative interaction served exclusively as a mechanism to establish a telephone connection between the two officials. No substantive policy matters were discussed during this request.
On December 18, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman talked on the telephone at Camp David from 11:14 am to 11:24 am. The Camp David Study Desk taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 184-008 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and H.R. Haldeman discuss administrative logistics, including scheduling upcoming meetings with officials such as Richard G. Kleindienst and William D. Ruckelshaus. The conversation covers the management of Camp David, the use of the retreat by cabinet members for social engagements, and the ongoing challenge of curbing media leaks regarding second-term appointments. Additionally, they touch upon managing press relations and the strategic handling of information provided to reporters.
On December 18, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator talked on the telephone at Camp David at an unknown time between 11:24 am and 11:25 am. The Camp David Study Desk taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 184-009 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon contacted the Camp David operator to facilitate a telephone connection with his National Security Advisor, Henry Kissinger. The brief exchange served as a logistical request to initiate this communication. No further policy or substantive matters were discussed during this interaction.
On December 18, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Henry A. Kissinger talked on the telephone at Camp David from 11:25 am to 11:35 am. The Camp David Study Desk taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 184-010 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Henry Kissinger discuss the ongoing bombing and mining campaign against North Vietnam, specifically focusing on the operational impact of weather conditions, B-52 losses, and the destruction of North Vietnamese radio facilities. Kissinger provides updates on the progress of the air strikes while noting that the administration has initiated a new round of peace negotiations in hopes of achieving a settlement. The two also address concerns regarding leaked information about the campaign and the broader strategic necessity of maintaining American credibility with allies and adversaries alike.
On December 18, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator talked on the telephone at Camp David at an unknown time between 11:35 am and 12:28 pm. The Camp David Study Desk taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 184-011 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon contacted the Camp David operator to facilitate an urgent communication with his National Security Advisor, Henry Kissinger. The primary purpose of the brief interaction was to place an outgoing call through the White House switchboard. This request reflects the standard administrative procedure Nixon utilized to maintain secure, direct lines of communication with his top foreign policy official during his stay at the presidential retreat.
On December 18, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Henry A. Kissinger talked on the telephone at Camp David from 12:28 pm to 12:30 pm. The Camp David Study Desk taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 184-012 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Henry Kissinger discuss the tactical implementation and operational pace of an ongoing bombing campaign, specifically addressing the frequency and targeting of strikes. The conversation centers on maintaining operational intensity and ensuring military effectiveness, with the President explicitly instructing Kissinger to persist with the current offensive strategy. They assess the technical challenges of target selection and the implications of potential collateral damage in populated areas.
On December 18, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon, Manolo Sanchez, and the White House operator met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 1:14 pm and 1:15 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 381-011 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon consulted with his personal valet, Manolo Sanchez, while utilizing the White House operator to place an outgoing telephone call. The exchange was brief and focused on logistical coordination regarding the President's immediate schedule or communications. No major policy developments occurred during this brief interaction, which primarily served to facilitate a specific connection for the President.
On December 18, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 1:14 pm and 1:15 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 034-126 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon initiates a brief telephone call to White House Press Secretary Ronald L. Ziegler. The purpose of the exchange is solely to request that the operator connect him to Ziegler. No further substantive policy or strategic discussions occur during this brief interaction.
On December 18, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Ronald L. Ziegler met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building from 1:15 pm to 1:16 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 381-012 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Press Secretary Ronald L. Ziegler met briefly in the Old Executive Office Building to coordinate their midday schedule. The primary focus of the discussion was confirming arrangements for lunch. No significant policy or political matters were addressed during this brief interaction.
On December 18, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Ronald L. Ziegler talked on the telephone from 1:15 pm to 1:16 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 034-127 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Press Secretary Ronald L. Ziegler discuss Ziegler’s post-briefing status to coordinate a brief, informal meeting. Nixon invites Ziegler to meet with him at the Executive Office Building following the completion of Ziegler's duties. This brief exchange serves to organize the President’s afternoon schedule and facilitate a direct consultation.
On December 18, 1972, Henry A. Kissinger and President Richard M. Nixon met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building from 1:17 pm to 1:18 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 381-013 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Henry Kissinger met briefly to assess the status of ongoing strategic negotiations, characterized by a mix of high expectations and subsequent complications. The participants discussed the uncertainty surrounding current initiatives, ultimately concluding that they had no viable alternative but to proceed with their chosen course of action. This brief exchange served to reaffirm the administration's resolve in the face of unpredictable diplomatic developments.
On December 18, 1972, Henry A. Kissinger and President Richard M. Nixon talked on the telephone from 1:17 pm to 1:18 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 034-128 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Henry Kissinger discuss the successful completion of the second wave of B-52 bombing raids over North Vietnam, noting that only one aircraft sustained damage. Kissinger reports that Soviet news agency TASS has already publicized the strikes on Hanoi’s marshalling yards, confirming the effectiveness of the attack. Both men justify the escalation as a necessary strategic response, concluding that they had no other viable options to force the North Vietnamese to take notice.
On December 18, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Manolo Sanchez met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 1:18 pm and 1:20 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 381-014 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with his personal valet, Manolo Sanchez, to discuss mundane logistical matters and the President’s upcoming schedule. The conversation focused on the current weather conditions and the delivery of refreshments. No significant policy decisions were made during this brief, informal encounter.
On December 18, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 1:18 pm and 2:45 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 034-129 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to facilitate a meeting with his Special Counsel, Charles W. Colson. This brief administrative interaction served as an official request to coordinate the President's schedule. No substantive policy matters were discussed during this short communication.
On December 18, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon, Ronald L. Ziegler, and David C. Hoopes met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building from 1:20 pm to 1:40 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 381-015 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with Ronald Ziegler and David C. Hoopes to coordinate White House press strategy regarding the administration's second-term reorganization, staff reductions, and ongoing Vietnam War negotiations. Nixon instructed Ziegler to maintain a calm, objective demeanor when handling aggressive media, particularly in light of critical coverage from the Washington Post. They decided to adopt a policy of distributing press access and attention more broadly across national outlets to diminish the influence of the Washington-based press corps, which Nixon viewed as unfairly hostile.
On December 18, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon, H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman, and Stephen B. Bull met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building from 1:43 pm to 2:05 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 381-017 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman met to discuss White House management, public relations strategies, and the ongoing Vietnam War negotiations. They reviewed the administration's outreach to their 'New Majority' of supporters through social events and debated how to address the domestic political implications of the Vietnam bombing campaign without projecting an atmosphere of crisis. The conversation also touched on personnel matters, including scheduling, staff assignments, and diplomatic appointments.
On December 18, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at 1:43 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 381-016 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and H.R. Haldeman coordinate a brief meeting to take place immediately prior to the President's 2:00 pm appointment. The conversation serves primarily as a logistical check to confirm the availability of both participants before the scheduled engagement. No substantive policy matters or specific directives are addressed in this short exchange.
On December 18, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon, Richard G. Kleindienst, John D. Ehrlichman, and Manolo Sanchez met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building from 2:06 pm to 2:35 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 381-018 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with Richard Kleindienst and John Ehrlichman to discuss personnel matters for the second term, specifically the potential nomination of L. Patrick Gray as FBI Director and the political risks associated with his confirmation hearings regarding the Watergate scandal. The participants also evaluated potential government reorganizations, including the consolidation of narcotics enforcement resources and a proposed restructuring of the Customs, Border Patrol, and FBI investigative functions. Additionally, Nixon directed Kleindienst to pressure NFL Commissioner Pete Rozelle to end television blackouts for sold-out playoff games, viewing it as a popular policy move that would benefit the public.
On December 18, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon, John D. Ehrlichman, and unknown person(s) met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 2:35 pm and 2:43 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 381-019 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and John Ehrlichman discussed the strategic reorganization of the executive branch and federal agencies during the transition into the second term. Key focus areas included leadership prospects for the FBI, specifically regarding Richard Kleindienst and Frank Rizzo, and the consolidation of narcotics oversight within the White House. Ehrlichman confirmed he tasked William Timmons with gauging legislative sentiment as the administration moved to centralize administrative control.
On December 18, 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 2:43 pm and 2:45 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 381-020 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon held a brief meeting with an unidentified individual to coordinate scheduling for key staff members. The discussion focused on arranging upcoming meetings for H.R. Haldeman, Henry Kissinger, and Charles Colson. These logistical arrangements appear to be the primary purpose of the short encounter.
On December 18, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon, Charles W. Colson, Marjorie P. Acker, Henry A. Kissinger, H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman, John D. Ehrlichman, and Manolo Sanchez met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building from 2:45 pm to 5:50 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 381-021 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with his senior aides and advisors to discuss a wide range of personnel appointments, administrative reorganizations, and the ongoing situation in Vietnam. The group strategized on filling key government roles while simultaneously consolidating executive office functions to reduce staff and streamline bureaucracy. Additionally, they reviewed the military status of the Vietnam War, affirming their commitment to continue military pressure until a satisfactory peace agreement could be secured.
On December 18, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon, H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman, John D. Ehrlichman, Stephen B. Bull, unknown person(s), and Henry A. Kissinger met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 4:13 pm and 5:50 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 392-001 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with H. R. Haldeman, John Ehrlichman, and Henry Kissinger to discuss the administration's ongoing challenges with press relations, particularly concerning the media's coverage of the Vietnam peace negotiations. The participants analyzed the political sensitivity surrounding Kissinger’s public comments and potential resignation, while also evaluating the President's credibility and the impact of the 1972 election results. Additionally, the conversation addressed the logistical complexities of the upcoming second-term reorganization and the need for effective communication strategies regarding legislative budget priorities.
On December 18, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and unknown person(s) met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at 5:50 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 392-002 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with an unidentified individual in the Old Executive Office Building to provide specific personal or administrative instructions. The brief interaction, which concluded immediately after beginning, also involved a discussion regarding a wine list. No further details regarding the nature of the instructions or the participant's identity are available.