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Nixon Tapes on Administrative oversight
15 conversations · frequently with Nixon, Bull, Haig, Butterfield
When Administrative oversight comes up
Related topics: White House operationsOval OfficeWilliam P. RogersWhite House schedulingWhite House maintenanceWhite House logisticsWhite House correspondenceState DepartmentSpeechwritingSecret ServiceRose Mary WoodsRichard NixonPublic relationsPresidential security
On April 16, 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 7:05 pm and 8:00 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 250-032 of the White House Tapes.
Unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House on an unknown date, sometime between 10:34 am on June 18, 1971 and 1:48 pm on June 22, 1971. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 526-004 of the White House Tapes.
On September 15, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Alexander M. Haig, Jr. talked on the telephone from 2:32 pm to 2:33 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 009-023 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon reviewed a draft of an upcoming speech, focusing on technical accuracy and clarity. During the rehearsal, he identified a specific error in the title of an assistant attorney general within the Office of Legal Counsel. Nixon ultimately decided against requesting a revision, concluding that the minor typographical error was not significant enough to necessitate reprinting the document.
On November 1, 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 1:46 pm and 2:29 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 302-023 of the White House Tapes.
On February 1, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Alexander P. Butterfield met in the Oval Office of the White House from 9:33 am to 9:35 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 662-001 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Stephen B. Bull meet to discuss administrative oversight regarding the President's upcoming schedule and guest management for social events. The conversation touches on the logistical handling of invitees and the strategic necessity of maintaining a professional distance in political associations. Nixon emphasizes the importance of deliberate caution in these interactions, instructing Bull to step back from certain ongoing organizational efforts to ensure proper protocol.
President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman held a brief, one-minute meeting at the Aspen Lodge study to address an unspecified administrative or political matter. Given the absence of a transcript and the notation that one item has been withdrawn from the record, the discussion remains classified or restricted. No specific decisions or outcomes are publicly verifiable from this interaction.
On July 20, 1972, the White House operator, Charles W. Colson, President Richard M. Nixon, and Marjorie P. Acker talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 9:45 am and 9:53 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 027-016 of the White House Tapes.
On September 25, 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 4:43 pm and 5:16 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 356-012 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with an unknown individual and Stephen B. Bull to address a scheduling error regarding a memorial service for slain diplomats at the State Department. The discussion centered on a miscommunication concerning the attendance of the victims' families, which led the President to believe they would not be present. Nixon expressed frustration over the administrative oversight and directed staff to investigate the cause of the confusion.
On March 21, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 8:04 am and 8:11 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 886-001 of the White House Tapes.
On April 26, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and White House operator met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 12:11 pm and 12:16 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 905-013 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon directs his aide, Stephen B. Bull, to investigate whether Secretary of State William Rogers is hosting a lunch for a foreign chancellor. Simultaneously, the President expresses significant anger regarding an instance of reported fraud, instructing Bull to inform Carmen that such poor judgment is unacceptable. Nixon emphasizes that the individuals involved are not dependents and demands immediate action to address the situation.
President Nixon directs his personal secretary, Rose Mary Woods, to instruct Secret Service agent Jack Brennan to conduct an immediate, high-priority investigation into threats against the President. Nixon demands a 24-hour turnaround on a comprehensive report detailing historical threats, including prank correspondence and specific incidents dating back to the start of his administration. The objective of this directive is to gather concrete statistical data regarding security risks to bolster the President’s protective posture.