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Nixon Tapes on Administrative management
20 conversations · frequently with Nixon, Bull, Butterfield, Woods
When Administrative management comes up
Related topics: Presidential schedulingWhite House staffWhite House operationsRose Mary WoodsPublic relationsWhite House logisticsSchedulingPresidential correspondencePolitical strategyOval Office protocolCongressional relationsWhite House schedulingWhite House personnelWhite House communications
President Nixon met with Alexander P. Butterfield and unidentified individuals for a brief discussion regarding the management of administrative interruptions. The participants touched upon the identification of unknown objects before the President signaled his intent to implement specific protocols for managing disruptions. This interaction served to coordinate the flow of office activities under the President's direction.
President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman discussed the positive reception among Cabinet members to the gifts recently distributed by the White House. The pair also coordinated the President's upcoming schedule, specifically planning to clear minor administrative tasks by scheduling brief, half-hour meetings with various individuals throughout the week. Haldeman committed to managing these appointments to ensure the schedule proceeded efficiently.
President Nixon met with various aides and associates, including Charles G. Rebozo and General Alexander M. Haig, Jr., to address administrative matters and ongoing policy concerns. The discussions involved managing the President's schedule, press coverage, and broad economic considerations regarding business leadership and market influences. The participants reviewed draft materials and organizational strategies for future meetings while ensuring the alignment of public messaging with internal policy objectives.
On June 16, 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 8:07 pm and 8:22 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 258-023 of the White House Tapes.
On October 25, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Rose Mary Woods met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 3:15 pm and 3:29 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 304-012 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon held a brief, informal meeting in the Oval Office with Alexander Haig and an unidentified individual. The discussion primarily focused on logistical matters regarding the President’s daily schedule. No major policy decisions were reached during this short administrative check-in.
President Nixon met briefly with Alexander P. Butterfield, Stephen B. Bull, Ronald L. Ziegler, and Secret Service personnel to offer brief words of encouragement to the group. Following the departure of most participants, Nixon held a short, private discussion with Bull regarding the President's schedule and a request for a specific report. The interaction concluded shortly thereafter with Bull exiting the Oval Office.
President Nixon and Stephen B. Bull reviewed the presidential schedule, focusing on the timing of upcoming meetings and the coordination of messaging. They specifically discussed the need to sharpen political talking points and confirmed a morning meeting for the following day. The dialogue underscores Nixon’s hands-on management of staff appointments and his desire to refine the administration's public presentation.
President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman discuss administrative discipline regarding the length and quality of briefing materials provided for the President’s meetings, reflecting on his recent engagement with the Turkish delegation. The conversation shifts to potential foreign travel, specifically weighing the diplomatic implications of a stopover in Turkey versus a proposed trip to Poland. Additionally, Nixon explores the logistics of a nationwide publicity tour for the arrival of pandas at the Washington Zoo and reviews recent public commentary and political messaging regarding busing.
On March 28, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Alexander P. Butterfield met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 7:48 am and 10:19 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 695-001 of the White House Tapes.
On April 10, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Henry A. Kissinger met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 3:06 pm and 3:10 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 330-029 of the White House Tapes.
On April 13, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at 4:31 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 708-004 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with Alexander P. Butterfield and Rose Mary Woods to finalize his upcoming schedule and handle administrative correspondence. Nixon reviewed various campaign-related requests, rejecting several proposals for television spots and public outreach meetings, including those involving ethnic leaders and minority groups. Ultimately, the President decided to limit his public appearances and media engagements, opting for radio over television for Veterans Day messaging as the election approached.
President Richard Nixon met with his personal secretary, Rose Mary Woods, to manage administrative tasks, including the selection of gifts and the coordination of presidential correspondence. They discussed the distribution of custom-made music boxes and reviewed letters to individuals such as Ronald Kessler. Nixon also decided to reduce the number of congressional birthday calls and events, opting instead to prioritize more impactful outreach.
On January 31, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at 4:16 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 845-009 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull to coordinate the scheduling of upcoming meetings and establish strict protocols for Oval Office usage. Nixon mandated that specific group meetings be held in the Oval Office while simultaneously emphasizing that he did not want any photographs taken during these sessions. Additionally, the President inquired about the availability of Press Secretary Ronald L. Ziegler to assist with these logistical arrangements.
President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman met to coordinate White House operations, focusing on congressional relations, personnel management, and the ongoing political fallout from the Watergate investigation. They discussed the performance of congressional liaisons, the potential recruitment of new staff, and the administrative roles of cabinet members like George Shultz and Roy Ash. The conversation shifted toward managing the administration's legal risks, specifically debating the merits of releasing a 'White Paper' on Watergate and assessing the potential legal exposure of key figures like G. Gordon Liddy, Jeb Magruder, and John Dean.
On May 9, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 7:59 am and 8:37 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 914-002 of the White House Tapes.
On May 14, 1973, 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 5:08 pm and 5:15 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 435-037 of the White House Tapes.
On June 14, 1973, White House operator and President Richard M. Nixon met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at 3:46 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 446-002 of the White House Tapes.