20 conversations found
On December 23, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 11:14 am and 11:21 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 641-001 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with his personal aide, Stephen B. Bull, to provide specific directives regarding Henry A. Kissinger. Although no transcript exists for this brief encounter, the discussion centered on formal instructions for Kissinger. The meeting concluded with Bull departing the Oval Office to carry out these administrative tasks.
On December 23, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Rose Mary Woods met in the Oval Office of the White House from 11:21 am to 11:25 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 641-002 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and his personal secretary, Rose Mary Woods, met to discuss personal scheduling arrangements, upcoming holiday travel to Florida, and administrative tasks for the Christmas season. The conversation focused on managing the President's correspondence, coordinating phone calls, and finalizing logistics regarding Woods's time away. They also exchanged seasonal well-wishes and brief updates concerning mutual acquaintances, including Elmer H. Bobst.
On December 23, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 11:25 am and 11:32 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 641-003 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with Stephen B. Bull to coordinate the scheduling of an upcoming meeting with Archbishop Luigi Raimondi. The discussion focused on aligning the Archbishop’s visit with a formal bill signing ceremony to ensure optimal press coverage. Nixon emphasized the need for precise timing to avoid logistical complications or negative optics.
On December 23, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, Luigi Raimondi, Peter M. Flanigan, and White House photographer met in the Oval Office of the White House from 11:32 am to 11:37 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 641-004 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with Apostolic Delegate Luigi Raimondi and White House aide Peter M. Flanigan to receive a personal message of peace from Pope Paul VI. The brief session included a photo opportunity and a general exchange regarding global peace efforts and holiday well-wishes. Nixon acknowledged the Vatican's diplomatic mission, reflecting on the persistent challenges of achieving world peace.
On December 23, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman met in the Oval Office of the White House from 11:37 am to 11:53 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 641-005 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman met to discuss logistics and concerns regarding the President’s upcoming trip to the People's Republic of China, specifically expressing frustration over excessive sightseeing and unproductive gaps in the schedule proposed by Henry Kissinger. Nixon directed Haldeman to coordinate revisions to the itinerary—aiming to cut unnecessary travel days and prioritize substance over tourism—while instructing him to handle these changes without directly confronting Kissinger initially. The two also briefly touched upon Henry Kissinger's concerns regarding media leaks and tension with the State Department.
On December 23, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 12:09 pm and 1:25 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 017-001 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to facilitate a telephone connection. The primary purpose of the brief interaction was to request a call be placed to Charles W. Colson. No further substantive policy or administrative matters were discussed during this exchange.
On December 23, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 12:09 pm and 12:27 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 641-006 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with his aide, Stephen B. Bull, to review and finalize details regarding the President's upcoming daily schedule. The conversation focused on managing logistical arrangements for the President's itinerary to ensure his time remained flexible. No major policy decisions were reached, as the discussion was limited to routine administrative planning.
On December 23, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Rose Mary Woods met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 12:09 pm and 12:27 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 641-009 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and his personal secretary, Rose Mary Woods, discuss personal holiday arrangements and the welfare of various acquaintances experiencing health issues. The conversation focuses on coordinating the delivery of Christmas gifts and cards, as well as checking on the condition of several mutual friends, including Ben Freeman. Woods concludes the meeting by coordinating the placement of holiday packages under the President's tree.
On December 23, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 12:09 pm and 12:27 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 641-007 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull to review and manage his daily schedule. The primary focus of the discussion concerned the timing and logistics of an upcoming meeting with Henry Kissinger and the Washington Special Actions Group (WSAG). Bull coordinated these appointments to ensure the President's availability for these key foreign policy sessions.
On December 23, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Alexander P. Butterfield met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 12:09 pm and 12:27 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 641-008 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with Alexander P. Butterfield to coordinate logistics for an upcoming trip to Key Biscayne, specifically focusing on dinner arrangements, wine selections, and lodging accommodations with Charles “Bebe” Rebozo. The discussion also touched upon a potential communication from Charles Colson to an unnamed recipient, possibly George Meany. This meeting served to finalize personal travel details and manage pending administrative correspondence.
On December 23, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman, Rose Mary Woods, unknown person(s), and John D. Ehrlichman met in the Oval Office of the White House from 12:27 pm to 1:15 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 641-010 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with H.R. Haldeman and John Ehrlichman to discuss a serious security breach involving a yeoman who leaked classified information to columnist Jack Anderson. The participants addressed the existence of an unauthorized channel between the National Security Council staff and the Joint Chiefs of Staff, which allowed for the improper dissemination of internal decision-making documents. Nixon directed his staff to shut down this channel and strategy was discussed regarding how to handle the leaker and potentially confront Anderson, while carefully avoiding direct involvement from Henry Kissinger in the ongoing investigation.
On December 23, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Manolo Sanchez met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 1:20 pm and 1:25 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 310-015 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with his personal valet, Manolo Sanchez, to coordinate logistics for an upcoming departure. The brief exchange served to finalize the timing of their travel plans, with the President confirming an 8:30 departure. No other policy or administrative matters were addressed during this short scheduling discussion.
On December 23, 1971, 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 1:20 pm and 1:25 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 310-013 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon directed the White House operator to close the doors of his office in the Old Executive Office Building. He expressed a desire to proceed with his agenda and complained about the temperature within the room. This brief interaction reflects the logistical management of the President's immediate working environment.
On December 23, 1971, 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 1:20 pm and 1:25 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 310-014 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with unidentified individual(s) in his Old Executive Office Building office to discuss adjustments to his official presidential schedule. The brief five-minute encounter focused exclusively on logistical planning and the management of his upcoming appointments. No specific policy decisions were recorded during this session.
On December 23, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Charles W. Colson talked on the telephone from 1:25 pm to 1:26 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 017-002 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon contacted Charles W. Colson to request a meeting at the Oval Office. Colson confirmed his availability and agreed to travel from his office in the Executive Office Building to join the President. This brief communication served solely as a logistical arrangement to coordinate their upcoming face-to-face discussion.
On December 23, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Charles W. Colson met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building from 1:25 pm to 1:26 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 310-016 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Charles Colson briefly coordinated plans for an upcoming meeting. The two agreed to reconvene in approximately ten minutes after Colson finished his lunch. No substantive policy matters were addressed during this short scheduling exchange.
On December 23, 1971, Charles W. Colson and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 1:26 pm and 2:40 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 017-003 of the White House Tapes.
Charles W. Colson contacted his office staff to request immediate retrieval and delivery of specific media coverage regarding Jane F. Muskie. He directed an aide to clip articles from the 'People' sections of current issues of Time and Newsweek that featured Mrs. Muskie in New Hampshire. The materials were to be hand-delivered to Colson by Manolo Sanchez.
On December 23, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, Charles W. Colson, White House operator, Joan Hall, and unknown person(s) met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building from 1:40 pm to 2:40 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 310-017 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Charles Colson reviewed administration strategy for the 1972 presidential campaign, focusing on political messaging, the role of Cabinet officials in media outreach, and improving the President’s public image. They discussed tactical initiatives, including a proposed direct-mail campaign to Democratic voters and strategies for leveraging radio and press coverage to bypass unfavorable headlines. Additionally, the pair touched upon economic indicators, expressing optimism regarding positive holiday sales trends and increasing consumer confidence.
On December 23, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 2:40 pm and 3:00 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 310-018 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull in the Old Executive Office Building to coordinate his professional schedule. The discussion focused on organizing upcoming meetings with John N. Mitchell and H.R. Haldeman. Bull was tasked with finalizing these arrangements to ensure the President's calendar remained aligned with his priorities.
On December 23, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, Robert H. Finch, and H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building from 3:00 pm to 4:40 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 310-019 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with Robert Finch and H. R. Haldeman to discuss various administrative and political matters, including the potential financing of Eugene McCarthy as a spoiler candidate in the 1972 election. The group also evaluated the future of the National Center for Voluntary Action and the impact of the National Cancer Act of 1971. Finally, they reviewed the ongoing investigation into the Yeoman Charles E. Radford incident, specifically Henry Kissinger’s reaction to security breaches involving Joint Chiefs of Staff personnel and the complexities of potential prosecutions.