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Nixon Tapes on Alexander Haig
235 conversations · page 3 of 3 · frequently with Nixon, Haig, Bull, Ziegler
President Nixon consulted Alexander Haig regarding the specific language of a forthcoming White House statement concerning the Watergate scandal. The President reviewed a draft containing replacements for a sentence involving his authorization of "any means" and requested that the revised text be brought to him for final approval. This exchange ensured that the administration's official position on the matter was carefully vetted prior to public release.
President Nixon and Alexander Haig met to coordinate the White House strategy regarding the escalating Watergate scandal and the administration's public relations response. The discussion centered on managing communications through Press Secretary Ronald Ziegler and preparing for a critical meeting with Republican congressmen. Haig also briefed the President on recent consultations with William J. Baroody and addressed concerns regarding national security implications of the unfolding investigation.
President Nixon and Alexander Haig met to coordinate the President's upcoming schedule and prepare remarks for a planned trip to Camp David. Nixon expressed concerns regarding his physical fatigue and the necessity of readying his notes for the excursion. They further discussed logistics involving General Brent Scowcroft's participation in the trip and broader administrative matters concerning Congressional relations.
President Nixon and Alexander Haig met to discuss the positive public reception of a recent dinner honoring returning prisoners of war (POWs), noting how the event helped frame the administration's stance on national security. The two men reviewed the favorable reactions from both attendees and celebrities, as well as the event's television coverage. Additionally, they briefly addressed personnel and logistical matters, including Haig’s upcoming travel to Florida and the potential role of Bryce Harlow as a White House advisor while navigating concerns regarding conflicts of interest.
President Nixon and Alexander Haig coordinate the logistics for an upcoming Cabinet meeting to ensure the session is managed efficiently. Nixon directs Haig to arrange for the members to remain for a brief, additional period after the meeting concludes at noon. The discussion focuses primarily on scheduling protocol and ensuring the President has adequate time to address the group without feeling rushed.
President Nixon and Press Secretary Ronald Ziegler met to coordinate White House strategy regarding ongoing press relations and the escalating Watergate investigation. Nixon instructed Ziegler to maintain a firm, confident, and non-belligerent stance against press scrutiny while dismissing leaks regarding a potential presidential grand jury appearance as partisan political maneuvering. The two also discussed delegating administrative assistance to Alexander Haig and managing upcoming high-level briefings, including those led by Henry Kissinger.
President Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull to coordinate his daily schedule and upcoming high-level meetings. The discussion centered on managing appointments with key figures, including Alexander Haig, William Timmons, and potential outreach to Senators Samuel Ervin, John McClellan, and Philip Hart. The brief exchange focused primarily on logistical planning for these engagements.
President Nixon and Alexander M. Haig, Jr. met briefly in the Oval Office to coordinate their respective calendars. The conversation focused on the President's availability and the scheduling of Haig's upcoming commitments. No substantive policy decisions were reached during this short interaction.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to facilitate an urgent communication with Alexander M. Haig, Jr. The brief exchange served exclusively as a procedural request to place a telephone call to the White House Chief of Staff. No further substantive policy or political discussions occurred during this brief operator-assisted connection.
President Nixon and Alexander Haig held a brief telephone conversation to coordinate an urgent, in-person meeting regarding the handling of sensitive materials. The discussion specifically concerned the status of John W. Dean III’s files as they related to the ongoing Watergate investigation. The call concluded with the President directing Haig to come to his office immediately to finalize their strategy.
President Nixon and Alexander Haig met to strategize a defense against John Dean’s potential allegations by securing and auditing White House materials. Haig recommended that the President personally review relevant White House tapes to determine exactly what information Dean might possess and how to counteract his claims. The discussion also addressed the physical security of Dean’s files, with plans for J. Fred Buzhardt to examine the materials and retrieve personal papers.
President Nixon initiates a request through the White House operator to place an urgent call to Alexander M. Haig, Jr. This brief administrative interaction serves as a logistical bridge to facilitate direct communication between the President and his Chief of Staff. No further policy or substantive matters were discussed during this brief exchange.
President Nixon contacted Alexander M. Haig, Jr. to request an immediate, in-person meeting at the White House. The President indicated that he had specific materials or matters he needed to address with Haig directly. Haig acknowledged the request and agreed to head over to the President's location to discuss these urgent items.
President Nixon met briefly with Alexander M. Haig, Jr. to coordinate an unscheduled visit or briefing. The discussion served as a logistical arrangement for Haig to meet with the President in his office immediately following a short break. No substantive policy matters were recorded during this brief administrative exchange.
President Nixon and Alexander Haig held a brief discussion regarding the status of a specific individual, likely a source or operative, and the retrieval of sensitive files. The President questioned Haig on whether the individual had been successfully contacted and if they had yet discovered any pertinent information. The exchange concludes with Haig confirming the individual’s current lack of progress in the ongoing inquiry.
President Nixon and Alexander Haig met to discuss ongoing administrative tasks and the review of documentation related to Watergate-era investigations. The conversation reflects the President's preoccupation with the mounting volume of material and the difficulty of identifying potential involvement or culpability within the administration. They ultimately resolved to proceed with the laborious process of analyzing these records to better understand the scope of the events in question.
President Nixon and Alexander Haig met to strategize the administration's public response to ongoing Watergate controversies, focusing on Senator Hugh Scott’s planned statement regarding wiretap statistics. The discussion also addressed staff management issues, specifically John Connally’s future role and concerns regarding internal communication failures surrounding John Dean’s recent statements. Nixon emphasized the need for better legal coordination and expressed frustration with press coverage and the perceived incompetence of his press team in managing damaging narratives.
President Nixon met with his personal aide Stephen B. Bull to coordinate the logistics for an upcoming appointment with Alexander M. Haig, Jr. The President instructed Bull to manage the scheduling and verify the status of the impending meeting. This discussion served as a brief administrative check-in to ensure the morning's agenda remained on track.
Alexander M. Haig, Jr. and J. Fred Buzhardt, Jr. discuss the administration's response to press reports regarding a potential subpoena from Samuel Dash, chief counsel for the Senate Watergate Committee. Buzhardt confirms he communicated with Dash to dispute the reports, noting that Dash denied ever stating an intention to issue a subpoena. The participants coordinate efforts to have the record publicly corrected to mitigate the political fallout.
President Nixon and Alexander Haig briefly discuss the possibility of scheduling an evening meeting to review certain reading materials. The conversation remains ambiguous regarding the specific documents in question and ultimately concludes without a firm commitment or definitive action. The exchange serves as a preliminary coordination effort to assess the President's availability for a follow-up briefing.
President Nixon and Alexander Haig discuss ongoing political damage control regarding the Watergate scandal, specifically focusing on efforts to implicate previous Democratic administrations in illegal wiretapping. Nixon and Haig strategize on maintaining pressure on figures like Joseph Califano and McGeorge Bundy by highlighting hypocrisy regarding past surveillance practices. Additionally, the pair reviews economic policy, including potential wage and price controls on gas and food, and confirms the scheduling of upcoming meetings, including one with John Connally.
President Nixon and Alexander M. Haig, Jr. coordinated their schedules for a meeting occurring the following day. Due to the President's commitment to a cabinet meeting at 10:00 a.m., they agreed to shift their planned appointment to 11:30 a.m. This brief exchange served solely to finalize the logistics for their upcoming private session.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to facilitate a request for contact information regarding an attorney based in Philadelphia. He directed the operator to coordinate with the office of General Alexander M. Haig, Jr. to retrieve the specific name. This brief interaction served as a procedural step in managing the President’s outreach to legal counsel associated with his associate, Bebe Rebozo.
President Richard Nixon and Alexander M. Haig, Jr. met to coordinate administration strategy regarding Vietnam policy and upcoming domestic economic announcements. They discussed maintaining support for South Vietnamese President Thieu and reviewed preparations for a high-level economic meeting involving Arthur Burns and George Shultz. Additionally, the President provided guidance on the tone and content for an impending address concerning price control measures, specifically regarding food and gasoline costs.
President Nixon and his daughter, Julie Nixon Eisenhower, held a brief personal conversation to discuss recent positive public support for the administration. Julie shared encouraging feedback from a television appearance in Dayton, Ohio, noting an audience's strong support and a grassroots donation sent to the President. Additionally, the two confirmed the President's recent boat outing with Alexander Haig and coordinated their upcoming plans to see each other.
President Nixon and Alexander Haig coordinate the upcoming announcement of William W. Scranton’s appointment to an energy position and the timing of a related presidential economic speech. They discuss the strategic staging of news to ensure maximum media impact, specifically aiming to hold the Scranton announcement for the Sunday papers while keeping the energy message for Saturday. Additionally, the pair reviews the logistics for that day's scheduled Cabinet and Bipartisan Congressional Leadership meetings.
President Nixon and Alexander Haig held a brief, unscheduled meeting in the Oval Office to coordinate the President's upcoming daily itinerary. The discussion focused primarily on the logistics and management of the presidential schedule. No significant policy decisions or major developments were recorded during this two-minute interaction.
President Richard M. Nixon met with Alexander M. Haig, Jr. in the Oval Office to discuss unspecified administrative or strategic matters. While the transcript remains unavailable, the brief meeting resulted in an agreement between the two participants. The discussion concluded within seven minutes, marking a quick interaction between the President and his Chief of Staff.
Alexander Haig briefed President Nixon on the postponement of the Ervin Committee hearings, attributing the delay to Senator Mike Mansfield and criticizing Senators Hugh Scott and Howard Baker for their political maneuvering. Additionally, Haig requested a meeting for Governor John A. Love, which the President tentatively scheduled for 5:30 p.m. to accommodate his ongoing work on a toast for Leonid Brezhnev. The President expressed significant frustration over Senator Baker’s recent public comments regarding their personal relationship.
President Nixon and Alexander Haig reviewed the results of a recent press conference held by John Connally, focusing on his remarks regarding the national economy and his future role on the White House staff. While Nixon expressed slight disappointment that Connally's comments on his staff involvement were not more assertive, they agreed his performance on economic messaging was effective. Additionally, Haig provided updates on his ongoing communications with George Shultz and Melvin Laird and briefed the President on upcoming administrative actions.
President Nixon contacted the Camp David operator to request a telephone connection with Alexander M. Haig, Jr. During the brief interaction, the President also made a minor personal request for additional supplies to be delivered to his study. The primary purpose of the call was to facilitate communication with his Chief of Staff.
President Nixon contacted the Camp David operator to request a telephone connection with Alexander M. Haig, Jr. This brief administrative interaction served to facilitate direct communication between the President and his Chief of Staff. No further substantive policy discussions were recorded during this brief exchange.
President Nixon instructed the White House operator to summon Alexander Haig, Dr. William Lukash, Dr. Walter Tkach, and Ron Ziegler to the residence for an immediate meeting. The President directed the operator to assemble the group together to discuss unspecified matters. This brief interaction served as a logistical coordination to facilitate an urgent briefing or consultation with key staff and medical personnel.
President Nixon met with Alexander M. Haig, Jr. to coordinate logistical arrangements for upcoming appearances. The discussion focused on the President's official schedule and the planning of a motorcade, potentially involving Ronald L. Ziegler. The meeting served to finalize details for immediate executive travel and public outreach operations.
President Nixon and Press Secretary Ronald Ziegler met to discuss the management of public communications regarding the President's recent health issues. They coordinated the logistics for an official announcement to be handled by Deputy Press Secretary Gerald L. Warren and Dr. Walter R. Tkach, with input from Alexander Haig. The discussion focused on controlling the narrative and anticipating the press corps' reaction to the medical news.