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Nixon Tapes on California
18 conversations · frequently with Nixon, Bull, White House photographer, Eisenhower
When California comes up
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On April 26, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Dwight L. Chapin met in the Oval Office of the White House from 2:54 pm to 2:55 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 489-016 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and H.R. Haldeman discussed several critical issues, including the political handling of the Texas drought and potential legislation, the upcoming "Decade of Service" dinner for John Tower, and the dedication of the Lyndon B. Johnson Library. They also addressed concerns about Democratic leadership in Congress, potential Republican-Southern Democrat coalitions, and strategies to combat rising unemployment in key states, particularly California, by leveraging defense contracts and inter-agency coordination. The conversation touched upon media coverage of demonstrations and the Kent State anniversary, with Nixon expressing frustration over perceived biased reporting.
President Nixon met with his personal valet, Manolo Sanchez, in the Old Executive Office Building to discuss logistics regarding his upcoming travel schedule. The conversation focused on the arrangements for the President's impending trip to California. The primary action item involved coordinating the packing and transport of the President's briefcase.
President Richard Nixon met with his daughter, Julie Nixon Eisenhower, for a brief personal discussion. The conversation centers on Julie's upcoming travel plans to California and her desire to read outdoors. No significant policy decisions or official White House business were conducted during this brief interaction.
President Nixon consulted with Robert Finch regarding a proposal to shift the tradition of the presidential opening pitch from Washington, D.C., to the home team's stadium in Anaheim, California. Nixon expressed a willingness to travel to Anaheim to participate in the event, provided that the American League schedule was adjusted to accommodate the change. The two discussed the public relations benefits of this move and the logistics required to establish the game as a significant presidential appearance.
On November 24, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, White House operator, and Thelma C. ("Pat") (Ryan) Nixon talked on the telephone from 4:37 pm to 4:38 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 015-139 of the White House Tapes.
On July 28, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 11:54 am and 11:56 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 756-009 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon hosted a social meeting in the Oval Office with popular musicians Richard and Karen Carpenter, accompanied by their manager Sherwin Bash and several White House staff members. The discussion focused on shared California roots, including the musicians' background in Downey and Nixon's ties to Whittier, as well as casual conversation regarding golf and the logistics of the Carpenters' touring schedule. The President concluded the brief engagement by presenting the visitors with commemorative gifts bearing the presidential seal.
President Richard Nixon met with Bailey K. Howard, accompanied by Ronald L. Ziegler, to discuss Howard's upcoming retirement from business. The conversation centered on Howard's personal history, including his family connections in California and his long-standing ties to the San Diego and La Jolla areas. The meeting concluded with Nixon presenting Howard with a gift of a Chinese scroll to commemorate his transition.
President Nixon and Charles Colson discussed the placement and frequency of political advertisements, specifically suggesting increased saturation in California and potentially running ads after Hubert Humphrey's next appearance. Colson confirmed he passed the information to Holden, who is managing the ad placements.
On November 8, 1972, 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 12:54 am and 1:00 am. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 388-002 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with Stephen B. Bull to coordinate the compilation and delivery of detailed 1972 election results. The President directed Bull to instruct the research group to provide an updated, speech-by-speech breakdown of the national returns, specifically focusing on state-by-state data for California and Minnesota. This information was intended to be prepared and delivered to the Oval Office by 10:00 am to assist the President in analyzing the election outcomes.
On November 8, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 11:59 am and 12:03 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 813-025 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with E. Pendleton James and his family to bid them farewell as they prepared to return to California. During the brief meeting, the President expressed his appreciation for James's service within the administration and discussed the family's future in the Palos Verdes area. The encounter concluded with a formal photo session and the presentation of presidential mementos to the family.
President Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met to coordinate logistical details for upcoming presidential travel and high-level diplomatic hosting. Their discussion primarily focused on scheduling for an impending trip to California and arranging entertainment for the official visit of Israeli Prime Minister Golda Meir. Notable guests considered for the entertainment program included renowned musicians such as Van Cliburn, Benny Goodman, and Lionel Hampton, with input from First Lady Pat Nixon.
President Nixon and Julie Nixon Eisenhower discussed potential travel plans to Florida and California, with Julie encouraging her father to spend time in Florida to improve his work environment. The conversation also touched upon arrangements for Charles "Bebe" Rebozo to visit the President in California following the departure of South Vietnamese President Nguyen Van Thieu. Additionally, they briefly discussed Julie’s upcoming speech to a Jewish women’s group in Miami and the positive reception of a laudatory letter the President had recently sent to a captain.
President Nixon and his daughter, Tricia Nixon Cox, spoke briefly as the President prepared to depart for a trip to California. The two discussed positive public reactions to the President's March 29 speech, specifically noting input from Patrick J. Buchanan. Tricia also expressed her expectation that the President would receive a favorable response from returning prisoners of war regarding his address.
President Nixon held a brief, informal meeting with an unknown woman in the Oval Office to discuss her upcoming travel plans. The conversation focused on the woman's impending departure for California to begin employment with Thomas Hart. Nixon inquired about her personal interests, specifically her golf experience, before concluding the meeting as he prepared to depart for a helicopter trip.