9 conversations found
On December 26, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 4:27 pm and 4:36 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 035-001 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to place an outgoing call to Charles W. Colson. The interaction served strictly as a logistical request to facilitate direct communication with his aide. No substantive policy discussions or policy-related decisions occurred during this brief exchange.
On December 26, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Charles W. Colson talked on the telephone from 4:36 pm to 4:52 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 035-002 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Charles Colson discuss communication strategy regarding the Vietnam War, emphasizing the need for administration officials to remain silent until concrete developments occur. Nixon stresses that public appearances, such as his attendance at President Truman's funeral, serve to project stability without necessitating political commentary. The two also evaluate the appointment of John A. Scali as UN Ambassador and address concerns regarding Henry Kissinger’s sensitivity to press leaks and his unauthorized meeting with Senator Charles Percy.
On December 26, 1972, Charles W. Colson and President Richard M. Nixon talked on the telephone from 4:58 pm to 5:12 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 035-003 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Charles Colson discussed political strategy, focusing on their desire to maintain a confrontational stance toward the media and political opponents. Nixon expressed frustration over Henry Kissinger’s recent meeting with Senator Charles Percy and directed Colson to coordinate efforts to challenge media bias, particularly through Accuracy in Media campaigns and Clay T. Whitehead’s initiatives. The conversation concluded with Nixon emphasizing the importance of staying firm in their PR efforts and shielding Kissinger from unauthorized political interactions during his upcoming break.
On December 26, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 5:12 pm and 5:13 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 035-004 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to determine if H. R. Haldeman had already departed for California. The brief exchange focused on verifying Haldeman's current whereabouts and availability. Nixon ultimately instructed the operator not to initiate further effort to locate him if he had already left.
On December 26, 1972, the White House operator and President Richard M. Nixon talked on the telephone at 5:13 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 035-005 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon consulted with the White House operator to confirm the current status of H. R. Haldeman’s travel arrangements. The operator verified that Haldeman was currently in transit on a flight to California. This brief check-in served to confirm the Chief of Staff's location following his departure.
On December 26, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 6:08 pm and 6:13 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 035-006 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon initiates a request for the White House operator to place a telephone call to Special Counsel Charles W. Colson. This brief administrative exchange serves as the logistical bridge to facilitate direct communication between the President and his advisor. No further substantive policy discussions occur during this brief interaction.
On December 26, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Charles W. Colson talked on the telephone from 6:13 pm to 6:17 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 035-007 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon instructed Charles Colson to contact H.R. Haldeman to express the President's intense displeasure regarding National Security Advisor Henry Kissinger’s recent meeting with Senator Charles Percy. Nixon demanded that Haldeman strictly warn Kissinger to cease all unauthorized media contacts and meetings while in Palm Springs to protect the administration's image and sensitive Vietnam policy negotiations. The President voiced concerns that Kissinger’s personal vanity and social interactions threatened to undermine his authority and leak classified information.
On December 26, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 6:17 pm and 6:47 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 035-008 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to place a direct call to George Allen, the head coach of the Washington Redskins. This brief interaction served solely to facilitate communication between the President and the coach. No further business or political discussions were conducted during this exchange.
On December 26, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and George E. Allen talked on the telephone from 6:47 pm to 6:56 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 035-009 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon spoke with Washington Redskins head coach George E. Allen to discuss the team's recent playoff victory over the Green Bay Packers and their upcoming game against the Dallas Cowboys. The two men analyzed player injuries, specifically highlighting the team's physical condition and the importance of maintaining an aggressive game plan against the defending champions. Allen shared his motivational strategies, including his efforts to instill a sense of civic obligation in his players and his personal animosity toward the Cowboys organization to inspire team intensity.