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Nixon Tapes on Brent Scowcroft
21 conversations · frequently with Nixon, Bull, Scowcroft, Hughes
President Nixon met with James D. ("Don") Hughes and General Brent G. Scowcroft to discuss administrative transitions, specifically Hughes's forthcoming military assignment at Bergstrom Air Force Base and his departure from the White House staff. The conversation touched upon the management of military aides, including the recent addition of a Coast Guard representative, and the importance of maintaining staff relations with key personnel like H.R. Haldeman. Additionally, the group briefly addressed preparations for the President's upcoming trip to the People's Republic of China, confirming the inclusion of personnel to ensure continuity.
President Nixon held a brief meeting with Alexander P. Butterfield to discuss personnel matters. The discussion centered on the status and transition of Brent Scowcroft. No further substantive details regarding the meeting's outcome are available due to the lack of a transcript.
Henry Kissinger consulted with his staff to review recent messages and professional feedback following his well-received television appearance on the CBS program with Marvin Kalb. He subsequently coordinated with General Brent Scowcroft to confirm the successful transmission of a communiqué regarding the implementation of the Paris Peace Accords with the Soviet Union. The conversation concluded with Kissinger arranging for an assistant to explain his scheduling constraints to Catherine Hoffman due to ongoing meetings with President Nixon and Prime Minister Edward Heath.
President Nixon and Stephen B. Bull discussed the status of recently released prisoners of war, specifically focusing on Captain James A. Mulligan, Jr. and another returnee named Strunk. The President reviewed details regarding statements made by the repatriated individuals upon their arrival from South Vietnam. Bull provided updates on communication efforts with the families and the involvement of General Brent Scowcroft in managing the information flow.
President Nixon met with Stephen B. Bull to discuss an incoming telephone call from Admiral Thomas H. Moorer and General Brent Scowcroft. The conversation focused on the positive feedback received from returning prisoners of war (POWs), specifically regarding their support for the December 1972 bombing campaign. Bull facilitated the coordination of this intelligence and a potential follow-up meeting between the President and the military officials.
President Nixon met with Stephen B. Bull to coordinate administrative and logistical arrangements regarding upcoming photography sessions and staff schedules. The discussion focused on ensuring specific staff members were included in photographs and managing travel logistics for General Brent Scowcroft’s visit to the Pentagon. Additionally, they briefly touched upon the scheduling of Ronald L. Ziegler and other personnel matters.
President Nixon and General Brent Scowcroft discussed the positive reception to Scowcroft’s outreach calls to recently released prisoners of war (POWs) and their families. They addressed concerns regarding allegations that POW statements were government-programmed, with Scowcroft citing Defense Department official Roger Shields to refute these claims as unfounded. The two concluded that the public remained supportive of the administration's policy and that negative reports regarding the POWs were failing to gain traction.
President Nixon consulted with a Camp David operator to confirm the current whereabouts and transit status of National Security Advisor Henry Kissinger. The operator reported that Kissinger was en route to New York via Andrews Air Force Base and was accompanied by General Brent Scowcroft. Nixon determined the information was not urgent and declined the operator's offer to initiate a call with his staff at that time.
President Nixon briefly met with an unidentified man in the Oval Office. The primary purpose of the meeting appears to have been to discuss the President's schedule, specifically regarding upcoming meetings with Henry Kissinger and General Brent Scowcroft. The conversation was very brief, with the unknown visitor departing before 8:42 am.
A White House tour group, including Captain Jerry A. Singleton and Major Robert D. Jeffrey, met with staff members including General Brent G. Scowcroft in the Cabinet Room. The participants discussed the history and artwork of the White House, while Scowcroft provided insight into his administrative duties supporting Henry Kissinger and Alexander M. Haig, Jr. Additionally, the conversation touched upon the reintegration of returning prisoners of war (POWs) into American society.
President Nixon instructed Stephen Bull to arrange for General Brent Scowcroft to substitute for Henry Kissinger in a scheduled meeting if Kissinger remains unavailable. The President emphasized the need to verify Kissinger's status upon his expected return. Bull acknowledged these instructions and moved to facilitate the change in the administrative schedule.
President Nixon held a brief, informal meeting in the Oval Office with an unidentified woman followed by National Security Advisor Brent Scowcroft. While the woman's departure occurred early in the session, the dialogue transitioned to matters of staff programming and administrative oversight. The discussion centered on verifying the accuracy and status of ongoing internal protocols.
President Nixon held a brief morning meeting with General Brent Scowcroft in the Oval Office. Although the specific substance of their exchange was not captured or remains undefined, the meeting highlights the President's ongoing consultations with his national security staff during a critical period of his administration. No definitive decisions or actions were recorded during this four-minute encounter.
President Nixon initiates a brief telephone call to reach General Brent Scowcroft. The conversation consists solely of the President providing instructions to the White House operator to connect him with the National Security Advisor. No further substantive discussion occurs during this recording.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to request a telephone connection with Brigadier General Brent Scowcroft. This brief administrative interaction was initiated to facilitate official communication between the President and his National Security Advisor. No further substantive matters were discussed during this request.
President Nixon met with an unknown individual to coordinate administrative tasks and manage the logistics of his daily schedule. The brief discussion facilitated preparations for a press photograph session at the President's desk. General Brent Scowcroft was also noted as a subject of scheduling interest during this brief encounter.
President Nixon met with an unidentified male visitor in the Oval Office to receive a confidential message from General Brent G. Scowcroft. The brief exchange focused on the delivery and potential discussion of this intelligence or diplomatic update. No further details regarding the substance of the message were recorded before the visitor departed.
President Nixon met with individuals, potentially including General Brent Scowcroft, to coordinate the logistics and formal arrangements for the upcoming state visit of Ethiopian Emperor Haile Selassie. The discussion focused on essential protocol and security preparations required for the diplomatic event. The conversation concluded abruptly before further substantive policy matters could be addressed.
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 held a brief, two-minute meeting in the Oval Office with General Brent Scowcroft and an unidentified individual. The discussion, characterized by ambiguous remarks regarding a lack of a "storefront," remains largely unintelligible due to the brevity and indistinct nature of the recording. No definitive policy decisions or significant administrative actions were captured during this exchange.
President Nixon initiates a request through the White House operator to place a telephone call to General Brent Scowcroft. This brief administrative interaction serves as the logistical bridge to facilitate a direct conversation between the President and his National Security Advisor. No substantive policy matters were discussed during this specific exchange.