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On May 29, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 3:36 pm and 4:03 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 929-015 of the White House Tapes.
On June 1, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator talked on the telephone at Camp David at an unknown time between 7:05 pm and 7:07 pm. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 168-003 of the White House Tapes.
On June 2, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator talked on the telephone at Camp David at an unknown time between 11:39 am and 11:56 am. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 168-016 of the White House Tapes.
On June 2, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator talked on the telephone at Camp David at 12:12 pm. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 168-018 of the White House Tapes.
On June 3, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator talked on the telephone at Camp David at an unknown time between 2:55 pm and 3:12 pm. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 168-035 of the White House Tapes.
On June 3, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 6:41 pm and 6:47 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 039-040 of the White House Tapes.
On June 3, 1973, White House operator and President Richard M. Nixon talked on the telephone at 6:47 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 039-041 of the White House Tapes.
On June 3, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 7:09 pm and 7:30 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 039-046 of the White House Tapes.
On June 4, 1973, White House operator, President Richard M. Nixon, and Alexander M. Haig, Jr. talked on the telephone from 8:51 am to 8:52 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 039-054 of the White House Tapes.
On June 4, 1973, Alexander M. Haig, Jr. and President Richard M. Nixon met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building from 8:51 am to 8:52 am. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 441-001 of the White House Tapes.
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.
On June 4, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 11:30 am and 11:52 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 039-062 of the White House Tapes.
On June 4, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Alexander M. Haig, Jr. talked on the telephone from 11:52 am to 11:53 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 039-063 of the White House Tapes.
On June 4, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Alexander M. Haig, Jr. met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building from 11:52 am to 11:53 am. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 442-007 of the White House Tapes.
On June 4, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 1:55 pm and 1:58 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 039-074 of the White House Tapes.
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.
On June 5, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 1:07 pm and 1:12 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 039-088 of the White House Tapes.
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.
On June 6, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon, White House operator, and Alexander M. Haig, Jr. talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 9:01 am and 9:14 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 039-097 of the White House Tapes.
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.
On June 6, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 10:35 am and 11:05 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 933-007 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with unidentified individuals, potentially including Alexander M. Haig, Jr., to coordinate logistics for an upcoming press conference. The discussion focused on finalizing arrangements and procedural details for the event. The brief exchange concluded with the participants confirming these logistical preparations before departing.
President Nixon met with an unidentified individual to coordinate the timing and communication of personnel changes involving Melvin Laird and Alexander M. Haig, Jr. The discussion centered on ensuring the public announcement of Haig’s retirement from the military was handled properly. The parties agreed to contact staff members John Irving and others to manage the dissemination of this information through wire services.
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 met with aide Stephen B. Bull to coordinate his upcoming schedule and administrative logistics. The discussion centered on arrangements for a meeting with John B. Connally, including a potential telephone call and a preparatory briefing involving Alexander M. Haig, Jr. Additionally, the pair addressed plans regarding the presidential yacht, the Sequoia.
On June 6, 1973, White House operator, President Richard M. Nixon, and Stephen B. Bull talked on the telephone from 3:21 pm to 3:22 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 039-111 of the White House Tapes.
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.
On June 6, 1973, White House operator and President Richard M. Nixon met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 4:38 pm and 4:40 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 443-020 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with Stephen B. Bull to coordinate administrative adjustments following the cancellation of a scheduled reception for Congressmen. The discussion focused on rescheduling the event and managing logistics for key advisors, including John B. Connally, Bryce N. Harlow, and Alexander M. Haig, Jr. Nixon explicitly directed Bull to summon Harlow immediately to address these logistical concerns and voting implications in the House of Representatives.
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 met with Stephen B. Bull to coordinate his upcoming schedule and manage his professional engagements. They discussed the President's attendance at a Council of the Americas meeting, noting the involvement of William P. Rogers and Nelson Rockefeller, while Nixon expressed skepticism regarding the meeting's overall utility. Additionally, Nixon decided against a trip to Florida for the weekend and determined that Rose Mary Woods would not need to accompany Alexander Haig on his own planned travel.
On June 7, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 9:02 am and 9:20 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 934-004 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Deputy Press Secretary Gerald L. Warren discussed the positive reception of Clarence M. Kelly following his introduction as the nominee for FBI Director. Warren briefed the President on his interactions with the press, noting that Kelly’s emphasis on local cooperation and a balanced "war on crime" provided a welcome distraction from Watergate coverage. The pair also coordinated messaging regarding the wholesale price index and Alexander M. Haig Jr.’s contributions, aiming to shift public and media attention toward the administration's economic and domestic policy efforts.
On June 7, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House from 5:52 pm to 5:55 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 934-013 of the White House Tapes.
On June 11, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 2:56 pm and 3:00 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 040-011 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon consults with Bryce N. Harlow to finalize his return to the White House staff in a senior advisory role. Nixon clarifies that he expects Harlow to serve as a key political strategist and confidant alongside Alexander M. Haig, Jr. and Melvin R. Laird, rather than merely focusing on congressional relations. The conversation concludes with an agreement for Harlow to begin his tenure on July 2, 1973, with a formal announcement scheduled for the following Saturday.
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.
On June 12, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 8:21 pm and 9:28 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 040-040 of the White House Tapes.
On June 12, 1973, White House operator and President Richard M. Nixon talked on the telephone at 10:57 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 040-047 of the White House Tapes.
On June 12, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 11:37 pm and 11:38 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 040-053 of the White House Tapes.
On June 13, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 10:15 am and 11:22 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 040-063 of the White House Tapes.
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.
On June 13, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 1:39 pm and 1:41 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 040-070 of the White House Tapes.
On June 14, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Alexander M. Haig, Jr. met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 11:29 am and 11:31 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 940-009 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with Stephen B. Bull to discuss administrative logistics and coordinate communication with former Chief of Staff H.R. Haldeman. The President also addressed his upcoming schedule, specifically regarding a meeting with Alexander M. Haig, Jr. Additionally, the conversation included brief personal arrangements concerning a food order.
On June 15, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Alexander M. Haig, Jr. met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 9:51 am and 9:58 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 942-008 of the White House Tapes.
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.
On June 18, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 4:22 pm and 4:27 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 041-002 of the White House Tapes.
On June 18, 1973, 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 4:31 pm and 5:15 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 447-010 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with Alexander Haig, J. Fred Buzhardt, and Melvin Laird to discuss ongoing challenges including the Watergate scandal and upcoming administrative transitions. They reviewed the status of John Dean's legal situation, focusing on his handling of campaign funds and the political advantage of exposing his alleged financial impropriety through press coverage. Furthermore, the group discussed personnel adjustments, including bringing Bryce Harlow onto the White House staff, and coordinated legislative strategies regarding a pending House vote on Cambodia funding and the implementation of the Phase IV economic program.
On June 20, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator talked on the telephone at Camp David at an unknown time between 9:30 am and 9:38 am. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 169-015 of the White House Tapes.
On June 20, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator talked on the telephone at Camp David at an unknown time between 9:42 am and 11:21 am. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 169-017 of the White House Tapes.
On June 20, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator talked on the telephone at Camp David at an unknown time between 12:02 pm and 12:20 pm. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 169-023 of the White House Tapes.
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.
On June 20, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator talked on the telephone at Camp David at an unknown time between 12:22 pm and 12:29 pm. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 169-025 of the White House Tapes.
On June 20, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator talked on the telephone at Camp David at an unknown time between 3:31 pm and 7:23 pm. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 169-029 of the White House Tapes.
On June 20, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator talked on the telephone at Camp David at an unknown time between 7:30 pm and 10:59 pm. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 169-031 of the White House Tapes.
On June 22, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 8:52 am and 9:19 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 946-002 of the White House Tapes.
On June 22, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 1:58 pm and 2:02 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 041-044 of the White House Tapes.
On July 10, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 11:02 am and 11:22 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 947-006 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with Stephen B. Bull to discuss sensitive matters regarding the administration's taping system and the handling of specific recordings. Their dialogue focused on access to the September 15, 1972, tape by former aides, as well as the potential implications of the April 15, 1973, recording concerning a trip to California. The President emphasized discretion regarding these files, coordinating with Bull on who possessed knowledge of the tapes and how that information was being managed.
On July 11, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 3:00 pm and 3:03 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 948-011 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with his aide, Stephen B. Bull, to review administrative scheduling matters, including the availability of Alexander M. Haig, Jr. The primary objective involved coordinating invitations for an upcoming meeting with Secretary of Labor Peter J. Brennan. Nixon instructed Bull to relay a message to a secretary regarding a personal acquaintance from Long Island, ensuring that the appropriate follow-through was acknowledged despite an initial lapse in memory.
On July 11, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 5:06 pm and 7:07 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 041-062 of the White House Tapes.
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.
On July 12, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Alexander M. Haig, Jr. met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 8:22 pm and 8:44 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 949-015 of the White House Tapes.