31 conversations found

December 26, 1971

On December 26, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 11:21 am and 11:25 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 017-097 of the White House Tapes.

President Nixon initiates a request for the White House operator to place a telephone call to his daughter, Tricia Nixon Cox. The brief exchange serves as a logistical coordination for the President to reach a family member. No further policy or administrative matters were discussed during this connection.

December 26, 1971

On December 26, 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 11:21 am and 11:25 am. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 310-021 of the White House Tapes.

President Richard Nixon met with his valet, Manolo Sanchez, in the Old Executive Office Building for a brief discussion. The conversation remains restricted due to personal content, as the majority of the brief meeting is classified as a withdrawn personal returnable item. No substantive administrative or policy-related developments were recorded during this interaction.

December 26, 1971

On December 26, 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 11:21 am and 11:25 am. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 310-020 of the White House Tapes.

President Nixon consulted with a White House operator to facilitate a telephonic communication. This brief interaction served as a logistical step to connect the President with an outside party. No substantive policy discussions or major administrative decisions occurred during this exchange.

December 26, 1971

On December 26, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Tricia Nixon Cox met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building from 11:25 am to 11:30 am. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 310-022 of the White House Tapes.

President Richard Nixon met with his daughter, Tricia Nixon Cox, for a brief personal visit in the Old Executive Office Building. The conversation primarily served as a private social interaction between family members during the post-Christmas holiday period. No policy matters or official administrative actions were recorded during this session.

December 26, 1971

On December 26, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Tricia Nixon Cox talked on the telephone from 11:25 am to 11:30 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 017-098 of the White House Tapes.

President Nixon spoke with his daughter, Tricia Nixon Cox, to discuss his recent schedule and personal matters during the post-Christmas period. The conversation covered his upcoming travel plans to Florida, his meetings with West German Chancellor Willy Brandt and FBI Director J. Edgar Hoover, and his interest in the Washington Redskins football team. The call served primarily as a brief familial check-in regarding the President's professional engagements and leisure activities.

December 26, 1971

On December 26, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 11:30 am and 11:45 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 017-099 of the White House Tapes.

President Nixon initiates a request for the White House operator to place a telephone call to National Security Advisor Henry A. Kissinger. This brief administrative interaction serves as a bridge to a subsequent substantive discussion between the President and his advisor. No policy deliberations occur during this segment, as it is limited strictly to the logistics of establishing communication.

December 26, 1971

On December 26, 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 11:30 am and 11:45 am. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 310-023 of the White House Tapes.

President Nixon consulted with a White House operator to facilitate an outgoing call. This routine interaction served as a administrative step to connect the President with a specific party. No further substantive policy matters or major developments were recorded during this brief exchange.

December 26, 1971

On December 26, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Henry A. Kissinger talked on the telephone from 11:45 am to 11:52 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 017-100 of the White House Tapes.

President Nixon and Henry Kissinger discussed the progress of recent U.S. bombing strikes against North Vietnam and the diplomatic strategy for a forthcoming peace plan. They reviewed the military objectives of the aerial campaign, specifically targeting transshipment points to demonstrate U.S. resolve. Additionally, they assessed the geopolitical situation in South Asia, expressing shared cynicism regarding India's occupation of Bangladesh and the perceived hypocrisy of international media coverage concerning the conflict.

December 26, 1971

On December 26, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Henry A. Kissinger met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building from 11:45 am to 11:52 am. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 310-024 of the White House Tapes.

President Nixon and Henry Kissinger met to discuss international strategy, shifting from casual holiday pleasantries to substantive foreign policy concerns. They evaluated diplomatic options regarding Vietnam, agreeing to present a firm peace proposal to avoid protracted negotiations. The conversation also touched on the aftermath of the Indo-Pakistani War, specifically criticizing India’s prolonged presence in Bangladesh and its impact on Zulfikar Ali Bhutto.

December 26, 1971

On December 26, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, Manolo Sanchez, and unknown person(s) met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 11:52 am and 12:12 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 310-025 of the White House Tapes.

President Richard Nixon met with his personal aide, Manolo Sanchez, and an unidentified individual in the Old Executive Office Building. Due to the lack of a transcript and the presence of a withdrawn personal segment, the specific substance of the policy or personal discussions remains undisclosed. The interaction serves as a brief recorded entry in the President’s daily schedule during the post-Christmas period.

December 26, 1971

On December 26, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 11:52 am and 12:12 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 017-101 of the White House Tapes.

President Nixon initiates a brief request for the White House operator to connect him with Admiral Thomas H. Moorer, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. This administrative interaction serves as a precursor to a formal consultation between the President and the nation's top military official. No substantive policy discussions occur during this brief call-placement sequence.

December 26, 1971

On December 26, 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 11:52 am and 12:12 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 310-028 of the White House Tapes.

President Nixon held a brief meeting with an unidentified individual in his Executive Office Building workspace. The primary purpose of the encounter was to facilitate the visitor's arrival and access to the office. No further details regarding the substance of the discussion were recorded, as no transcript exists for this brief interaction.

December 26, 1971

On December 26, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Zosimo Monson met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 11:52 am and 12:12 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 310-026 of the White House Tapes.

President Nixon met with Zosimo Monzon to discuss the shifting geopolitical landscape in South Asia following the Indo-Pakistani War. The conversation focused on the occupation of East Pakistan, with Nixon expressing skepticism regarding India's long-term withdrawal intentions and questioning the validity of reports concerning atrocities by the Pakistani army. Nixon characterized the situation as a series of falsehoods, emphasizing his distrust of the current political developments in the region.

December 26, 1971

On December 26, 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 11:52 am and 12:12 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 310-027 of the White House Tapes.

President Nixon consulted with a White House operator to facilitate an outgoing communication. This interaction served a purely administrative purpose to connect the President with an external party. No substantive policy matters or political discussions were recorded during this brief logistical exchange.

December 26, 1971

On December 26, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Adm. Thomas H. Moorer talked on the telephone from 12:12 pm to 12:16 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 017-102 of the White House Tapes.

President Nixon and Admiral Thomas H. Moorer reviewed the progress of ongoing U.S. bombing operations in Vietnam, which had been hampered by poor weather conditions. Moorer provided updates on strikes against transshipment points and petroleum storage, while noting that South Vietnamese forces were preparing to use captured enemy weapons to harass North Vietnamese units. Nixon emphasized the urgency of these strikes to maximize damage before diplomatic constraints related to his upcoming visit to the People's Republic of China narrowed military options.

December 26, 1971

On December 26, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Adm.Thomas H. Moorer met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building from 12:12 pm to 12:16 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 310-029 of the White House Tapes.

President Nixon and Admiral Thomas H. Moorer engaged in a brief, informal exchange following the Christmas holiday. The conversation focused primarily on their mutual appreciation for a recent professional football game. No official policy decisions or strategic military matters were discussed during this interaction.

December 26, 1971

On December 26, 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 12:16 pm and 1:43 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 310-032 of the White House Tapes.

President Richard Nixon met with his personal valet, Manolo Sanchez, in the Old Executive Office Building. The brief interaction, which included a segment restricted for privacy, centered on personal or domestic arrangements managed by Sanchez. No major policy developments occurred during this brief encounter between the President and his staff member.

December 26, 1971

On December 26, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Alexander M. Haig, Jr. met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 12:16 pm and 1:43 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 310-034 of the White House Tapes.

President Nixon met with General Alexander M. Haig, Jr. to coordinate administrative matters and discuss pending correspondence. Their discussion centered on a memorandum concerning Zosimo T. Monzon and logistical arrangements for First Lady Pat Nixon's upcoming trip to Africa. Additionally, the pair addressed various miscellaneous tasks, including specific communications involving Billy Graham.

December 26, 1971

On December 26, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, Alexander M. Haig, Jr., and Tricia Nixon Cox met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 12:16 pm and 1:43 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 310-030 of the White House Tapes.

President Nixon met with Alexander Haig to discuss the administration's strategic handling of press relations, international crises, and upcoming diplomatic initiatives. Nixon specifically instructed Haig to ensure Henry Kissinger maintains a lower public profile to avoid bureaucratic friction and media scrutiny while focusing on high-stakes summits in China and the USSR. The conversation also touched on military operations in Vietnam, the recent India-Pakistan conflict, and the need for improved coordination between the White House and the State Department.

December 26, 1971

On December 26, 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 12:16 pm and 1:43 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 310-035 of the White House Tapes.

President Nixon consulted with the White House operator to facilitate a telephone connection. The primary purpose of this interaction was to place a call to Secretary of State William P. Rogers. No further substantive policy discussions were recorded during this brief administrative exchange.

December 26, 1971

On December 26, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, Julie Nixon Eisenhower, Tricia Nixon Cox, and unknown person(s) met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 12:16 pm and 1:43 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 310-031 of the White House Tapes.

President Nixon met with his daughters, Julie Nixon Eisenhower and Tricia Nixon Cox, to discuss strategies for increasing women's political engagement and federal representation within his administration. The conversation focused on the need for more leadership roles for women in political campaigns and the potential appointment of a woman to the Council of Economic Advisors. The participants also explored the societal challenges women face in balancing career ambitions with domestic responsibilities, ultimately debating the feasibility of creating more paid part-time employment opportunities to facilitate this balance.

December 26, 1971

On December 26, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, Alexander M. Haig, Jr., and Zosimo T. Monzon met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 12:16 pm and 1:43 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 310-033 of the White House Tapes.

President Nixon met with Alexander M. Haig, Jr. to dictate a memorandum regarding upcoming correspondence related to First Lady Pat Nixon's trip to Africa. Zosimo T. Monzon joined the meeting to facilitate the delivery of this document to Henry Kissinger’s office. The conversation focused on the logistical processing of administrative communications concerning the First Lady's diplomatic travel.

December 26, 1971

On December 26, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 12:16 pm and 1:43 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 017-103 of the White House Tapes.

President Nixon instructed the White House operator to place a telephone call to Secretary of State William P. Rogers. This brief exchange served as a logistical request to initiate direct communication with the Secretary. No further policy discussions or substantive developments occurred during this brief request.

December 26, 1971

On December 26, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator 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 310-036 of the White House Tapes.

President Nixon contacted the White House operator to adjust his communication schedule for the afternoon. He directed the cancellation of a planned phone call to Secretary of State William P. Rogers. Following this, he requested that a call be placed to First Lady Pat Nixon.

December 26, 1971

On December 26, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 1:43 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 017-104 of the White House Tapes.

President Nixon instructed the White House operator to cancel a pending call to Secretary of State William P. Rogers in favor of placing a call to First Lady Pat Nixon. This brief interaction reflects a reprioritization of the President's personal communications during the post-holiday period. No further administrative or policy decisions were addressed during this exchange.

December 26, 1971

On December 26, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Thelma C. ("Pat") (Ryan) Nixon met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building from 1:44 pm to 1:45 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 310-037 of the White House Tapes.

President Richard Nixon met briefly with First Lady Pat Nixon in the Old Executive Office Building. While the specific substance of the one-minute exchange remains unavailable due to a withdrawn item, the meeting represents a private interaction between the President and the First Lady during the holiday season. No formal policy decisions or official actions were recorded as a result of this brief encounter.

December 26, 1971

On December 26, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Thelma C. ("Pat") (Ryan) Nixon talked on the telephone from 1:44 pm to 1:45 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 017-105 of the White House Tapes.

President Richard Nixon and First Lady Pat Nixon discussed the President's upcoming schedule and social plans. The primary focus of the brief conversation involved coordinating a potential dinner engagement with William and Adele Rogers. They also touched upon logistical arrangements regarding the use of a helicopter for the event.

December 26, 1971

On December 26, 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 1:45 pm and 2:25 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 310-038 of the White House Tapes.

President Nixon consults with the White House operator to facilitate the delivery of a recorded message and draft correspondence to Secretary of State William P. Rogers and Alexander Haig. Nixon emphasizes the importance of incorporating a warm, personal tone into letters concerning financial matters and expresses a desire to avoid assigning blame. The conversation concludes with instructions to prioritize the delivery of this message to Rogers and to hold subsequent communications.

December 26, 1971

On December 26, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 1:45 pm and 2:34 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 017-107 of the White House Tapes.

President Nixon attempted to contact Secretary of State William P. Rogers to discuss urgent matters during the post-holiday period. Upon learning that Rogers was unavailable, Nixon instructed the White House operator to forego tracking him down at his current location. The President ultimately requested that the Secretary return the call at his convenience later that afternoon.

December 26, 1971

On December 26, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 1:45 pm and 2:34 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 017-106 of the White House Tapes.

President Nixon contacted the White House operator to initiate a telephone call to Secretary of State William P. Rogers. This brief exchange served solely as a procedural request to facilitate communication between the President and his cabinet official. No substantive policy discussions or decisions were recorded during this brief interaction.

December 26, 1971

On December 26, 1971, unknown person(s) met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 1:45 pm and 2:34 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 310-039 of the White House Tapes.

President Nixon met with unidentified individuals in the Executive Office Building to discuss administrative tasks following the Christmas holiday. The conversation primarily focused on the distribution and processing of Christmas cards. No substantive policy or political decisions were recorded during this brief exchange.