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Nixon Tapes on Administrative scheduling
14 conversations · frequently with Nixon, Woods, Butterfield, Bull
When Administrative scheduling comes up
Related topics: White House operationsRose Mary WoodsRonald L. ZieglerPresidential staffHenry KissingerWilliam P. RogersWilliam E. TimmonsWhite House staffWhite House protocolWhite House maintenanceVietnam WarTelephone communicationsStaffingSpiro Agnew
President Nixon and Alexander P. Butterfield met to finalize logistical arrangements for an upcoming meeting involving Vice President Spiro T. Agnew and Secretary of State William P. Rogers. The primary discussion focused on the seating arrangement for National Security Advisor Henry Kissinger to ensure his presence during the sensitive policy consultation. No major policy decisions were made, as the exchange was strictly limited to administrative planning and protocol for the group session.
President Nixon met briefly with his personal secretary, Rose Mary Woods, in the Old Executive Office Building. Given the brevity of the one-minute interaction and the absence of a transcript, the discussion likely concerned immediate administrative or scheduling matters. No specific policy decisions or significant developments were recorded during this session.
Stephen B. Bull and Lyndon K. Allin met in the Oval Office to coordinate administrative logistics and scheduling. The discussion focused on the preparation of an Executive Order and the management of the White House press corps. Furthermore, the participants arranged a Domestic Council meeting to be held in the Cabinet Room.
President Nixon met with Rose Mary Woods and Alexander M. Haig, Jr. to finalize the text of an upcoming televised address regarding the Vietnam War. The participants focused on editorial revisions to the speech, specifically clarifying the administration's willingness to implement military withdrawals and prisoner releases while negotiations remained ongoing. The meeting also included brief logistical discussions concerning scheduling and administrative matters involving Wiley T. Buchanan.
On March 22, 1972, 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 4:03 pm and 5:00 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 324-041 of the White House Tapes.
On June 27, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 3:32 pm and 3:35 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 344-031 of the White House Tapes.
On October 7, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Manolo Sanchez met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David at an unknown time between 9:00 am and 10:16 am. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 217-009 of the White House Tapes.
On November 8, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Alexander P. Butterfield met in the Oval Office of the White House from 9:48 am to 9:51 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 813-014 of the White House Tapes.
On January 2, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 2:43 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 035-057 of the White House Tapes.
On January 19, 1973, 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 11:26 am and 11:52 am. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 397-009 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with Secretary of Labor Peter J. Brennan to discuss administrative scheduling and the coordination of departmental activities. The discussion touched upon the heavy workload facing the administration and the need to streamline internal communications and test procedures. Additionally, the President briefly emphasized the importance of addressing the status and welfare of prisoners, suggesting a need for increased attention toward this issue.
On February 21, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator met in the Oval Office of the White House from 9:43 am to 9:44 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 859-008 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with Rose Mary Woods to discuss routine administrative matters, including White House maintenance schedules, correspondence, and potential staff changes involving Henry Kearns. Following Woods' departure, the President spoke with his daughter, Julie Nixon Eisenhower, to check on her well-being and invite her and David Eisenhower to an upcoming White House church service featuring Norman Vincent Peale. The conversations focused primarily on managing personal scheduling, family arrangements, and logistical issues concerning White House upkeep.