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Nixon Tapes on AFL-CIO
76 conversations · frequently with Nixon, Haldeman, Bull, Colson
President Nixon and H.R. Haldeman discuss the necessity of adopting a more aggressive, partisan political strategy to defend against opposition, while critiquing staff members who favor compromise over confrontation. Nixon expresses a desire to remove disloyal administration officials and suggests using Vice President Agnew to publicly attack Senate critics. The meeting also covers logistical planning for upcoming events, including an appearance before the Daughters of the American Revolution and a meeting with AFL-CIO leadership.
President Nixon directs the White House operator to place a telephone call to AFL-CIO President George Meany. The operator confirms that Meany is currently located in Atlanta, Georgia. This brief exchange serves as the administrative initiation for a high-level communication between the President and the prominent labor leader.
President Nixon met with his staff and political advisors to discuss his upcoming schedule, including preparations for a press conference and strategies regarding upcoming Republican National Committee meetings. The discussion focused heavily on political optics, specifically planning disruptive tactics to target Democratic rivals Edmund Muskie, Hubert Humphrey, and Edward Kennedy at an AFL-CIO convention in Dallas. Nixon and his team strategized using public protests, such as anti-busing demonstrations, to manipulate press coverage and create political friction for his opponents.
President Nixon and personal secretary Rose Mary Woods discuss the President's demanding schedule and the logistical planning for an upcoming daytime press conference. The conversation touches on the President's desire to manage media access efficiently later in the week. Additionally, Nixon expresses significant frustration regarding AFL-CIO leader George Meany, characterizing his adversarial behavior as particularly troublesome.
President Nixon directs the White House operator to initiate a telephone call to AFL-CIO President George Meany. This brief exchange serves as the administrative coordination required to connect the President with the labor leader. The interaction reflects the President's active outreach to organized labor regarding his economic policies during this period.
President Nixon met with his Cabinet and key staff members to review the administration’s domestic and foreign policy priorities, primarily focusing on the economic transition to 'Phase II' and the announcement of a 1972 Soviet summit. Officials discussed the successful implementation of the wage-price freeze and the strategy for securing organized labor's cooperation on the newly formed Pay Board and Price Commission to curb inflation. Additionally, the President addressed the importance of linking economic policy to job growth through his pending tax proposals, while Secretary of State Rogers and the President emphasized that international diplomatic overtures toward the Soviet Union and China were part of a cohesive, long-term strategy for global peace.
President Nixon and Charles Colson discussed strategies for maintaining the administration's economic 'Phase II' program and managing labor relations with the AFL-CIO and Teamsters. They explored leveraging oil and wheat trade policies to secure support from labor leaders like Paul Hall and Frank Fitzsimmons against potential opposition from George Meany. Additionally, they considered the political implications and potential public reaction to granting clemency to Jimmy Hoffa, specifically regarding his eligibility for parole and the potential for leveraging his release to ensure labor cooperation.
President Nixon met with unidentified individuals to discuss his potential address to the AFL-CIO. The conversation involved coordination with Charles W. Colson, George P. Shultz, and Donald H. Rumsfeld regarding the strategy and preparation for this labor organization engagement. The primary focus remained on navigating the administration's relationship with organized labor during this period.
President Nixon and Charles Colson discuss the political risks and potential benefits of the President appearing at the upcoming AFL-CIO convention. While Colson suggests a speech focused on labor's patriotic support during the Vietnam War could be a successful political maneuver, Nixon expresses concern regarding potential hostile receptions from union leadership like George Meany and the danger of appearing to appease labor interests. The conversation also covers positive economic indicators, including rising consumer confidence, improved GNP projections, and ongoing White House lobbying efforts to secure the passage of the administration's tax bill.
President Nixon met with Peter G. Peterson, George P. Shultz, John D. Ehrlichman, H. R. Haldeman, and Henry Kissinger to discuss personnel changes and key policy initiatives. The President offered Peterson the position of Secretary of Commerce, emphasizing the need for a combative and effective advocate to handle public relations and congressional outreach. The group also deliberated on the political risks of the President addressing the AFL-CIO, explored strategies for upcoming international monetary negotiations, and reviewed the status of Vietnam peace talks following a leak regarding troop withdrawal numbers.
President Nixon and H.R. Haldeman discussed a wide range of administrative and political concerns, including the management of White House dinner invitation lists and the potential political risks associated with a proposed address to the AFL-CIO. The President expressed skepticism about the value of speaking to labor leaders, weighing the potential for building support against the risk of appearing desperate or being misinterpreted. Additionally, the pair evaluated the political standing of Governor Ronald Reagan and reviewed personnel management strategies for the Cabinet and White House staff, emphasizing the need to recruit high-performing individuals for a potential second term.
President Nixon and John Connally discuss the positive reception to Connally's recent economic speech in New York City and the strategic importance of appearing firm against labor interests at the upcoming AFL-CIO convention. They shift focus to international economic policy, agreeing to minimize the involvement of Arthur Burns and Peter Peterson to maintain control over upcoming diplomatic negotiations. Nixon outlines a plan to meet individually with leaders from France, Germany, and Britain to discuss monetary and geopolitical strategy rather than engaging in large, multi-party forums.
President Nixon met with H.R. Haldeman, Ronald Ziegler, and Stephen Bull to coordinate strategy regarding his potential speech to the AFL-CIO convention and to manage personnel matters. The discussion centered on timing the announcement of the President's attendance to maximize media impact while maintaining operational secrecy. Additionally, the President issued directives to limit the number of White House officials speaking on international economic issues, specifically instructing Peter Peterson to cease unauthorized communications.
President Nixon met with H.R. Haldeman and other staff members to review the political impact of Treasury Secretary John Connally's recent press conference and the broader public perception of the administration’s economic and foreign policies. The discussion focused on analyzing negative polling data, evaluating the administration's tense relationship with George Meany and the AFL-CIO, and strategizing on how to manage legislative priorities, specifically the pending tax bill. Nixon decided to pressure Congress to finalize the tax legislation, potentially calling a special session to force the issue and hold lawmakers accountable for its passage.
President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman met to discuss pending tax legislation, including the politically sensitive Percy amendment and the potential for a presidential veto. The conversation shifted to strategic planning for the President’s upcoming address to the AFL-CIO, where they aimed to balance a message of economic dignity with a clear-eyed defense of the administration's policies. Additionally, they reviewed recent polling data to assess the President's regional approval ratings and determined the timing and methodology for future surveys to measure public sentiment on economic and foreign policy initiatives.
President Nixon consulted with an unidentified individual to review historical precedents regarding his previous appearances at American Federation of Labor-Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO) conventions. The discussion focused on evaluating the President's past engagement with labor leadership and assessing the political implications of these interactions. No specific decisions or forward-looking action items were recorded in the available documentation of this meeting.
President Nixon consults with an aide regarding his upcoming address to the AFL-CIO convention to ensure his economic messaging is accurate. He specifically requests research data comparing wage and price increases between 1965 and 1969 to support his argument that labor gains were consistently offset by inflation during that period. The President instructs staff to expedite this research, mentioning speechwriter William Safire, to solidify the economic narrative for his presentation.
President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman coordinate a high-priority telephone outreach to AFL-CIO leader George Meany. Nixon expresses frustration with potential delays, insisting that the call be framed as a direct communication from the President. They ultimately finalize plans to schedule a conversation with Meany for the following day at noon.
President Nixon and Charles Colson discuss public relations strategies, specifically instructing staff to frame the Boland Amendment as the equivalent of the Mansfield Amendment to demonstrate the administration's increased legislative strength. The conversation also covers the manipulation of economic statistics, with Nixon expressing frustration over errors in Commerce Department and Bureau of Labor Statistics data and suggesting that political influence might be at play. Additionally, they review polling data from Gallup and Harris, agreeing to highlight more favorable figures to boost the President's image while coordinating efforts to engage AFL-CIO leader George Meany.
President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman coordinate efforts to locate AFL-CIO President George Meany for an urgent meeting. Haldeman secures a standby aircraft to maintain the flexibility of traveling to Florida either that evening or the following morning. They decide to wait thirty minutes to see if Meany can be reached before finalizing departure plans.
President Nixon and Charles Colson discuss efforts to locate AFL-CIO leader George Meany to secure an invitation for the President to attend the labor organization's upcoming convention. The pair coordinates with George Shultz and Willie Usery to facilitate the request. Additionally, they review the timing of a Louis Harris public opinion poll to determine if it reflected the public's response to a recent Vietnam troop withdrawal announcement.
President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman discuss the logistics and political strategy regarding the President's potential appearance at the AFL-CIO convention. They deliberate on whether to accept George Meany's invitation for a Friday morning session, contingent upon the outcome of the AFL-CIO's executive committee vote on the Pay Board. The President decides to keep his schedule open and authorizes a potential cancellation of the trip if the union's decision on the Pay Board proves to be hostile.
President Nixon and Bebe Rebozo discussed logistical plans for Rebozo’s upcoming birthday celebration, including the presence of guests Jane Lucke and Carmen Rebozo. The conversation shifted to scheduling, specifically coordinating the President’s travel to Florida around his scheduled speech at the AFL-CIO convention. Additionally, they touched on historical trivia regarding Samuel Gompers and the reception of a recent television appearance by Julie Nixon Eisenhower.
President Nixon and his daughter, Julie Nixon Eisenhower, discussed her recent public engagements, including a television appearance related to the 'Legacy of Parks' program and her interactions with figures like Bebe Rebozo and Nelson Rockefeller. The President also reviewed his upcoming schedule, which included a potential trip to Florida and his planned address to the AFL-CIO convention. The conversation served primarily as a personal check-in between the two, touching on family matters and the political climate surrounding his administration.
President Nixon consulted with an associate regarding his potential attendance at the upcoming AFL-CIO convention and his interactions with union leader George Meany. The discussion focused on coordinating the administration's messaging concerning the Pay Board, particularly regarding the timing and content of an announcement to be handled by George Shultz. Nixon deliberated on whether he should personally address the convention to mitigate political speculation, ultimately emphasizing the need for strategic control over the administration's public declarations.
President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman coordinate the timing of a critical phone call between George Shultz and AFL-CIO leader George Meany regarding the organization's participation in the Pay Board. They discuss whether to pre-emptively announce a meeting time to curb public speculation or wait for the outcome of the AFL-CIO convention proceedings. Ultimately, the pair decides to postpone the announcement until the labor union's position becomes clearer later that afternoon.
H. R. Haldeman and George P. Shultz coordinate the logistics for President Nixon’s upcoming appearance at an AFL-CIO event, following a positive conversation between Shultz and George Meany. They determine that the official announcement should be made during an 11:00 a.m. press briefing by Jerry Warren. Additionally, they discuss security concerns regarding potential protests by the SDS and other groups, noting Meany's suggestion to coordinate operational details through his staffer, Tom Moran.
President Nixon consulted with his personal secretary, Rose Mary Woods, regarding logistical arrangements for his upcoming travel to Florida. The discussion focused on coordinating his attendance at the AFL-CIO convention, specifically addressing potential interactions with George Meany and scheduling constraints related to college football games. The two also addressed general administrative concerns and the President's personal travel itinerary.
President Nixon and his daughter, Tricia Nixon Cox, discuss various personal and professional matters, including their upcoming schedules and the public relations surrounding First Family speaking engagements. They review recent activities involving Julie Nixon Eisenhower and the media coverage of her appearances, as well as the status of Pat Nixon's goodwill tour to Africa. Additionally, the President touches upon his planned trip to Florida and his anticipated address to the AFL-CIO convention.
President Nixon met with George P. Shultz and other administration officials to conduct a wide-ranging review of economic and political issues, including the international monetary situation, welfare reform, and the ongoing labor negotiations with the AFL-CIO. The participants discussed strategies for managing the national economy, the administration's pending legislative agenda, and internal personnel matters regarding appointments. The meeting concluded with a shift in focus toward sensitive foreign policy and military concerns, specifically regarding Vietnam and the implications of potential U.S. bombing decisions on relations with the Soviet Union and the People's Republic of China.
President Nixon and John B. Connally discussed the President's upcoming speech to the AFL-CIO in Florida and the importance of communicating his economic policy to a broader audience. Connally also confidentially reported hearing that lawyers from Nixon's former New York law firm were in Texas investigating his background in connection to a legal dispute involving the Moody Foundation. Nixon expressed disbelief that his former firm would be involved in such activities and promised to look into the matter through John Mitchell to resolve the situation.
President Nixon met with Joel Broyhill, William Timmons, and Egil Krogh to discuss legislative strategy regarding Washington, D.C. subway appropriations and the potential for a presidential statement to resolve ongoing conflicts with Representative William Natcher. Following this, John Mitchell joined the meeting to address the status of a pending tax bill and its potential for a veto, as well as the political ramifications of tax check-off provisions for national political parties. The discussion concluded with a review of sensitive financial and legal matters involving Mitchell, potential IRS investigations, and scheduling for an upcoming AFL-CIO convention speech.
President Nixon and Charles Colson discussed political strategy regarding pending tax legislation, with the President deciding against intervening in a Congressional vote on the dollar check-off provision. The pair also reviewed John Connally’s positive outlook on the economy, current retail sales data, and the need for a firm presidential response to recent ultimatum-like rhetoric from George Meany at the AFL-CIO convention. They agreed that the administration must maintain its course on economic policy regardless of organized labor's participation.
President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman discuss frustrations regarding press coverage of Nixon's recent trip to Florida and his perceived abrupt departure from the AFL-CIO convention. Nixon expresses annoyance that the press operated under the assumption he would stay through the weekend, leading to speculative reporting about his motivations. He instructs Haldeman to ensure that future travel schedules are never explicitly confirmed to the press, aiming to maintain maximum flexibility for his movements and prevent reporters from making personal arrangements based on his presence.
President Nixon and Charles Colson discuss media coverage of Nixon's recent address to the AFL-CIO convention, focusing on the public perception of his confrontation with labor leader George Meany. Colson advises the President to capitalize on the imagery of his "courageous" appearance against a hostile audience, while emphasizing the contrast between Nixon’s statesmanship and Meany’s perceived partisan rudeness. They also coordinate a response to media rumors regarding Nixon’s travel schedule and plan to isolate Meany by distancing the administration from his leadership while engaging with more favorable labor representatives.
President Nixon met with Charles W. Colson to dictate a memorandum regarding a potential speech to be delivered by Secretary of Labor James D. Hodgson to the AFL-CIO. The discussion focused on crafting the appropriate tone and content of the speech, specifically reflecting on the President's past experiences with union leadership, including George Meany. Nixon aimed to refine the administration's strategic approach to labor relations through carefully selected phraseology in Hodgson’s remarks.
President Nixon and Secretary of the Treasury John Connally discussed the positive public perception of the President's recent television appearance and his attendance at a Classical Khmer Ballet performance. Connally praised Nixon's composed reaction to a hostile reception from George Meany at the AFL-CIO convention, encouraging the President to capitalize on the moment. The two also strategized on confronting Meany regarding recent pay increases for union leadership, with Nixon agreeing to make the issue a focal point and considering a potential 90-day wage freeze should labor representatives withdraw from the Pay Board.
President Nixon telephoned Congressman Seymour Halpern to offer birthday greetings and discuss the Congressman's recovery from an automobile accident in Spain. During the conversation, the two men touched upon the health of Herb Stein and discussed Nixon's recent reception at the AFL-CIO convention, where the President dismissed George Meany's hostility as politically motivated. Nixon also reassured Halpern that he understood the political necessity of representing his local district, while securing the Congressman's pledge of support for critical legislative votes.
President Nixon consulted with his daughters, Tricia Nixon Cox and Julie Nixon Eisenhower, regarding the public and media reception of his recent speech at the AFL-CIO convention. Tricia provided her perspective on the television network coverage, specifically critiquing the commentary from NBC and ABC, and offered her assessment of George Meany’s partisan reaction to the President's labor policies. The call also touched upon logistical arrangements for the family’s upcoming weekend trip to Camp David.
President Nixon met with family members Tricia Nixon Cox and Julie Nixon Eisenhower, along with aides Stephen B. Bull and Rose Mary Woods, and Senator Alan Bible. The discussion focused on television coverage of the President's recent address to the AFL-CIO convention and the handling of various personal telegrams, including correspondence from Mrs. Lou Gehrig. The participants also touched upon administrative tasks, such as the processing of documents and the management of office communications.
President Nixon initiated this phone call to Senator Alan Bible to offer birthday greetings, noting the connection to First Lady Pat Nixon's roots in Nevada. The conversation transitioned into a discussion of the President's upcoming plans at Camp David and his recent appearance before the AFL-CIO convention. Bible commended Nixon for his composure during the event, prompting the President to share a supportive telegram he received from Eleanor Gehrig regarding his interaction with George Meany.
President Nixon met with his daughter, Julie Nixon Eisenhower, and his personal secretary, Rose Mary Woods, to coordinate scheduling and public outreach efforts. The participants discussed Julie's potential speaking engagements on the President's behalf, as well as logistical arrangements involving David N. Parker, Woods, and upcoming events at Camp David. The conversation also touched upon administrative tasks, including follow-up documentation related to the President's recent address to the AFL-CIO convention.
President Nixon met with H. R. Haldeman and later Julie Nixon Eisenhower to discuss public relations strategy following a contentious speech at the AFL-CIO convention and ongoing economic policy debates. The conversation centered on managing the administration's image, particularly regarding George Meany and the Pay Board, while planning future outreach efforts for the First Family. The President and his advisors emphasized leveraging family members for volunteer and community engagement events, specifically targeting key demographic groups and regions, to bolster support for his policies.
President Nixon and Secretary of the Treasury John Connally discussed preparations for Connally's upcoming press conference, focusing heavily on strategy regarding labor relations and economic policy. They strategized on how to publicly criticize AFL-CIO leader George Meany’s recent defiance of the Pay Board without creating a political martyr, framing the situation as a test of national unity versus special interests. Furthermore, they reviewed opposition to the 'campaign check-off' provision in pending tax legislation, with the President considering the possibility of vetoing the bill should it emerge as an irresponsible 'Christmas tree' package.
President Nixon and George Shultz discuss the administration's strategic posture toward organized labor, specifically addressing tensions with AFL-CIO leader George Meany and ongoing coal and dock worker strikes. Nixon emphasizes the political necessity of appearing firm against labor unions to avoid the perception of capitulation, while acknowledging the practical economic need to resolve critical strikes. They agree to rely on congressional action regarding wage retroactivity to mitigate political backlash and discuss the public relations benefits of Meany's increasingly unpopular image.
President Nixon met with his senior advisors and Senator Barry Goldwater to discuss political strategy following a recent speech to the AFL-CIO convention. The participants reviewed the mixed public reaction to the address, analyzed the influence of media coverage, and coordinated efforts to neutralize political opponents such as George Meany and various Democratic rivals. They also touched upon legislative concerns, including campaign finance and pending appointments, while exploring ways to maintain the support of conservative allies and strengthen the administration's public relations efforts.
President Nixon spoke with Reader’s Digest editor Hobart D. Lewis to discuss the President’s recent appearance at the AFL-CIO convention and the ongoing tensions with union leadership, specifically George Meany. The pair also discussed a request for an exclusive interview regarding the administration's foreign policy and Nixon's upcoming trip to the People's Republic of China. Additionally, Lewis briefed the President on a legislative matter involving John Ehrlichman and George Shultz, pledging the magazine's editorial support for the White House's position.
President Nixon dictates a memorandum analyzing current political challenges, focusing on his recent reception at the AFL-CIO convention and public reaction to foreign policy developments. He addresses concerns regarding declining public approval ratings linked to the recent United Nations vote, which he views as a significant political liability. The President also evaluates how his upcoming diplomatic trips to China and the Soviet Union might influence public perception and Democratic electoral prospects.
President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman met to coordinate White House strategy following the President's recent, confrontational address to the AFL-CIO convention. The discussion emphasized maintaining a hard-line stance against labor leadership, while capitalizing on positive public reception of the President's perceived strength. Additionally, they reviewed domestic policy projects, including the potential creation of national parks at Catalina Island and Greenbelt, Maryland, and discussed the President's intent to express support for the FBI's success in arresting individuals involved in the murder of police officers.
President Nixon and FBI Director J. Edgar Hoover discussed the successful FBI investigation leading to the arrest of five Black Panther members accused of killing two New York City police officers. Nixon emphasized the importance of the FBI receiving public credit for the breakthrough and instructed Hoover to coordinate with Press Secretary Ron Ziegler to maximize the news coverage. The two also touched upon ongoing leads in the 'phantom' killings in Washington, D.C., and briefly reviewed political fallout from Nixon's recent appearance at the AFL-CIO convention.
President Nixon met with John Connally and other key advisors to coordinate White House strategy regarding pending tax legislation, the administration's public relations response to criticism from labor leaders like George Meany, and complex international monetary negotiations. The President directed that the tax bill be handled firmly, expressing a willingness to veto unfavorable versions and potentially call a special session of Congress to force a resolution. Additionally, the participants discussed U.S. foreign policy toward the India-Pakistan conflict, agreeing to maintain a hard line while monitoring the situation through the United Nations, and established protocols for executive oversight of high-level economic missions to Europe.
President Nixon dictates a memorandum summarizing recent telephone communications with William E. Brock, III, Chalmers P. Wylie, and Betty Kaplow. The discussions focused on potential veto strategies regarding a tax bill, the political implications of the tax check-off provision for campaign financing, and reflections on the President’s recent address to the AFL-CIO. Additionally, the President recorded notes regarding administrative matters, including his honorary role with the Boy Scouts and scheduling logistics for an upcoming trip to California.
President Nixon spoke with his daughter, Tricia Nixon Cox, to coordinate travel plans for the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday in California. During the brief exchange, they also discussed Tricia’s impressions of John B. Connally’s recent press conference. Additionally, the pair shared their perspectives on public reaction to the President’s recent address to the AFL-CIO convention and his interactions with George Meany.
President Nixon instructed the White House operator to place an outgoing call to AFL-CIO President George Meany. This brief exchange served as a logistical directive to facilitate communication between the President and the labor leader. The conversation concluded with the operator confirming the request to connect the two parties.
President Nixon met with aides Alexander P. Butterfield and Stephen B. Bull to finalize logistical arrangements, including helicopter transport for a trip to Camp David and upcoming photography opportunities. Following these internal briefings, the President conducted a brief follow-up telephone call with AFL-CIO President George Meany. The discussion primarily focused on administrative scheduling and coordinating personal travel plans prior to the President's upcoming engagements.
President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman met to coordinate administrative scheduling and discuss George P. Shultz’s upcoming testimony. They evaluated the President's recent outreach to AFL-CIO leader George Meany, specifically analyzing Meany’s reaction and the potential for a follow-up meeting with Shultz. The conversation touched upon broader labor relations, including comparisons between labor leaders and business executives, alongside the political implications of recent legislative amendments.
President Nixon and Charles Colson discussed the potential resignation of George Meany from the Pay Board, debating whether Meany's departure would offer an opportunity for the administration to establish stricter, government-controlled wage policies. They agreed that any effort to accommodate labor would project weakness and dismissed the necessity of maintaining a tripartite structure. Additionally, the pair strategized on how to counter negative press coverage and congressional investigations related to the ITT case, emphasizing the need to expose the media's bias and coordinate supportive commentary through journalists like Willard Edwards.
President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman consulted on the potential fallout from an impending walkout by the AFL-CIO from the Pay Board. The discussion centered on assessing the political impact of this labor conflict and coordinating a strategic response involving key advisors such as George P. Shultz, John B. Connally, and Donald H. Rumsfeld. Nixon specifically weighed the option of addressing the situation directly through a televised public statement.
President Nixon met with his senior advisors and cabinet members to finalize strategy for an upcoming press conference and address recent developments regarding the Pay Board. The discussion focused on responding to the withdrawal of AFL-CIO leadership from the Pay Board, managing public perception of inflation and economic policy, and formulating official stances on contentious social issues including busing, abortion, marijuana legalization, and Social Security increases. The group debated the optimal timing and format for the President to announce the administration's economic adjustments to ensure maximum impact and clarity while minimizing political vulnerability.
H. R. Haldeman contacts speechwriter William L. Safire to secure specific statistical data regarding the percentage of American wage earners represented by the AFL-CIO. This information is required for an upcoming television statement by the President concerning the Pay Board. Safire agrees to research the figure and report back to Haldeman at the President’s Executive Office Building line.
President Nixon practiced a public address regarding the resignation of AFL-CIO President George Meany from the Pay Board. The speech frames Meany's departure as a rejection of anti-inflationary wage controls, specifically citing the Pay Board's decision to deny a 20% wage increase for longshoremen. Nixon announced his decision to restructure the Pay Board with remaining labor and business leaders to ensure the continuation of his economic policies aimed at halving inflation.
President Nixon initiated a brief administrative request to the White House operator to place a telephone call to AFL-CIO President George Meany. This action suggests a presidential attempt to engage with organized labor leadership during a period of intense domestic and foreign policy challenges. The interaction concluded immediately after the operator acknowledged the request.
President Nixon instructed the White House operator to facilitate two pending telephone calls. He prioritized speaking with AFL-CIO President George Meany before taking a call from his daughter, Tricia Nixon Cox. This exchange served as a routine logistical coordination of the President's late-evening communications.
President Nixon and labor leader Jesse Calhoon discuss the political landscape ahead of the 1972 election, focusing on the potential support of building trades union members for the administration. Nixon expresses interest in the unions' opposition to George McGovern, particularly citing concerns regarding McGovern's foreign policy and personal associations. The conversation concludes with a mutual agreement to maintain contact as the administration seeks to bolster labor support and promote job growth.
President Nixon met with Charles Colson to manage White House correspondence and coordinate political strategy regarding the 1972 election. The discussion covered administrative matters, including a condolence call to Margaretta Rockefeller, and shifted to tactical planning regarding labor union support. They specifically analyzed George McGovern's political rhetoric regarding 'power brokers' and reaffirmed Nixon's strategy for maintaining relations with labor leaders like George Meany.
President Nixon instructed the White House operator to facilitate a telephone call between Charles W. Colson and Jay Lovestone of the AFL-CIO. The President specified that the connection should be routed directly to Colson’s line. This brief interaction served as a logistical coordination for an upcoming administrative communication.
President Nixon contacted the Camp David operator to facilitate an urgent telephone connection with George Meany, the president of the American Federation of Labor-Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO). The call was initiated to establish direct communication with the influential labor leader regarding matters of national concern. No further policy discussion occurred during this brief request for the operator's assistance.
President Nixon initiated a brief administrative call to the Camp David operator to request that she facilitate a telephone connection to George Meany. This action suggests the President intended to conduct private outreach to the AFL-CIO president regarding labor or political matters. No substantive policy discussions took place, as the exchange was limited to the initiation of the requested call.
President Nixon coordinated with the Camp David operator to facilitate an impending telephone conversation with AFL-CIO President George Meany. Nixon emphasized the necessity of receiving communication from Meany, highlighting the strategic importance of the labor leader's input during this period. The exchange served as a brief administrative preparation to ensure the connection was established once Meany finished his television appearance.
President Nixon initiated this brief exchange with AFL-CIO President George Meany to offer personal birthday congratulations to Meany and his grandson. The conversation served as a social gesture to build rapport rather than to address policy or administrative business. The brief interaction concluded with an acknowledgment of their shared commitment to the labor movement's values.
President Nixon and Charles Colson evaluated the evening news coverage provided by major television networks, specifically focusing on the biased reporting regarding Vice President Spiro Agnew and Democratic challenger George McGovern. Colson critiqued the perceived hostility of CBS toward the administration while highlighting the relative coverage of news editors and networks. The conversation also touched upon the political implications of AFL-CIO polling in Connecticut and included mention of a meeting with Andrei Gromyko at Camp David.
President Nixon met with Alexander P. Butterfield to coordinate scheduling details for an upcoming appearance by Paul Hall of the Seafarers International Union. The discussion centered on the timing and logistical arrangements for Hall's endorsement of the President, including a proposed photo session. Nixon emphasized the importance of Hall's position within the AFL-CIO hierarchy to ensure appropriate protocol for the event.
President Nixon and Stephen B. Bull reviewed the President’s upcoming schedule and administrative preparations. Their discussion centered on coordinating a meeting involving Charles Colson and H.R. Haldeman, as well as timing for a legislative message and a related radio announcement. They ultimately decided to schedule a briefing or announcement for 12:00 p.m.
President Nixon and Stephen B. Bull reviewed the presidential schedule, focusing on upcoming receptions for AFL-CIO leadership, Vietnam supporters, and major campaign contributors. The pair discussed logistical details for long-range events, including guest lists and the management of contributor receptions to avoid excessive social obligations. Additionally, Nixon addressed plans for a football safety film produced by Wilson Sporting Goods and scheduled revisions for an upcoming radio speech.
President Richard Nixon and First Lady Pat Nixon discussed plans for a potential trip to Florida to visit Julie Nixon Eisenhower. The President consulted his schedule regarding an upcoming AFL-CIO board meeting to determine the feasibility of the travel dates. They tentatively coordinated their departure and return to ensure the President could fulfill his professional obligations while accommodating their personal itinerary.
President Nixon coordinated his upcoming trip to Florida with Stephen B. Bull, confirming a departure time and potential stop in Jacksonville. The President instructed Bull to hold the public announcement until the following morning and to consult with Secretary of Labor Peter J. Brennan regarding a potential meeting with AFL-CIO leadership, including George Meany. This request was intended to facilitate a diplomatic encounter with labor officials during the President’s weekend stay in Florida.