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| Feb 1971 | 1 |
| Mar 1971 | 4 |
| Apr 1971 | 16 |
| May 1971 | 11 |
| Jun 1971 | 20 |
| Jul 1971 | 29 |
| Aug 1971 | 17 |
| Sep 1971 | 20 |
| Oct 1971 | 44 |
| Nov 1971 | 51 |
| Dec 1971 | 23 |
| Jan 1972 | 26 |
| Feb 1972 | 10 |
| Mar 1972 | 30 |
| Apr 1972 | 25 |
| May 1972 | 37 |
| Jun 1972 | 41 |
| Jul 1972 | 48 |
| Aug 1972 | 31 |
| Sep 1972 | 37 |
| Oct 1972 | 69 |
| Nov 1972 | 53 |
| Dec 1972 | 40 |
| Jan 1973 | 40 |
| Feb 1973 | 18 |
| Mar 1973 | 11 |
| Apr 1973 | 9 |
| May 1973 | 4 |
| Jun 1973 | 18 |
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President Nixon met with Stephen B. Bull to coordinate administrative details regarding an upcoming meeting with officials from the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW). They discussed the expected duration of the session and the necessary participation of Alexander M. Haig, Jr. and Charles W. Colson. This brief consultation served to finalize the scheduling and internal staffing requirements for the presidential engagement.
On March 5, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator met in the Oval Office of the White House from 10:45 am to 10:46 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 462-010 of the White House Tapes.
On March 5, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator met in the Oval Office of the White House at 4:29 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 462-020 of the White House Tapes.
On March 23, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 2:12 pm and 2:44 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 472-015 of the White House Tapes.
On March 24, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Alexander P. Butterfield met in the Oval Office of the White House from 12:10 pm to 12:12 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 471-023 of the White House Tapes.
On April 7, 1971, 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 6:10 pm and 7:09 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 246-035 of the White House Tapes.
On April 7, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 10:45 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 001-030 of the White House Tapes.
On April 9, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone from 10:27 am to 10:28 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 001-056 of the White House Tapes.
On April 11, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 8:12 pm and 9:19 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 001-065 of the White House Tapes.
On April 13, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone from 11:13 am to 11:14 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 001-077 of the White House Tapes.
On April 14, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 7:05 pm and 7:27 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 001-080 of the White House Tapes.
On April 14, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone from 7:40 pm to 7:41 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 001-082 of the White House Tapes.
On April 16, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 10:30 am and 11:06 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 042-053 of the White House Tapes.
On April 18, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 1:38 pm and 1:52 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 001-152 of the White House Tapes.
On April 19, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at 6:12 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 482-026 of the White House Tapes.
On April 20, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 7:43 pm and 7:45 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 002-020 of the White House Tapes.
On April 21, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 1:43 pm and 2:31 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 042-062 of the White House Tapes.
On April 22, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 6:56 pm and 8:10 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 002-029 of the White House Tapes.
On April 28, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 3:57 pm and 4:33 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 042-067 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Charles Colson discussed strategies for countering negative media coverage and handling anti-war demonstrations, particularly in light of recent testimony before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. They reviewed tactics for exerting pressure on news networks, including utilizing antitrust concerns and leveraging internal allies like John Scali to influence reporting. Additionally, the President expressed satisfaction with the political resolve of Republican senators against demonstrators and emphasized the importance of maintaining a firm public stance on the Vietnam War and the economy.
On April 29, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 10:25 pm and 10:31 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 002-062 of the White House Tapes.
On May 5, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 1:16 pm and 3:00 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 252-042 of the White House Tapes.
President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone on an unknown date, sometime between 7:54 pm on May 5, 1971 and 9:10 am on May 6, 1971. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 002-098 of the White House Tapes.
President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone on an unknown date, sometime between 7:54 pm on May 5, 1971 and 9:10 am on May 6, 1971. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 002-099 of the White House Tapes.
On May 7, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 12:17 pm and 12:19 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 495-015 of the White House Tapes.
On May 7, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 1:03 pm and 2:08 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 002-120 of the White House Tapes.
On May 8, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 2:40 pm and 6:50 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 002-126 of the White House Tapes.
On May 20, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 2:09 pm and 2:16 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 502-018 of the White House Tapes.
On May 26, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 9:08 am and 10:03 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 505-001 of the White House Tapes.
On May 26, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 1:37 pm and 1:41 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 505-011 of the White House Tapes.
On May 26, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, White House operator, and unknown person(s) talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 2:19 pm and 2:20 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 003-131 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon called ABC executive Leonard Goldenson to express his gratitude for the performance of John Scali and to confirm that Charles Colson was managing a pending cable television issue. The two discussed the importance of balanced network news coverage, with Nixon expressing satisfaction with ABC’s reporting and his own press conference strategy. Nixon also checked on Goldenson’s health during his hospital stay and encouraged him to maintain a positive outlook.
On June 4, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone from 2:33 pm to 2:34 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 004-031 of the White House Tapes.
On June 8, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House from 4:34 pm to 4:35 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 514-016 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Alexander P. Butterfield discussed the guest list for an upcoming dinner with West German Chancellor Willy Brandt. Nixon expressed dissatisfaction with the overrepresentation of government officials, ordering that future events prioritize business supporters instead to ensure a more favorable atmosphere. Butterfield confirmed that Charles Colson’s suggestions had been integrated to rectify the current list and agreed to limit state personnel in future guest planning.
President Nixon met with Alexander P. Butterfield and Peter M. Flanigan to coordinate upcoming press engagements and labor union strategy. The President expressed frustration regarding the scheduling of an interview with newspaper leadership and sought clarification on promises made to them by staff. Additionally, Nixon directed that Charles W. Colson facilitate communications with Charlie Luna to ensure the United Transportation Union's cooperation with the administration.
President Nixon met with staff members, including H. R. Haldeman and Charles Colson, to discuss his upcoming schedule, press relations, and political strategy against Democratic opponents. The group focused on capitalizing on the rift between Ted Kennedy and Hubert Humphrey, including Nixon’s brief congratulatory phone call to Humphrey for publicly defending the President's Vietnam policy. Additionally, Nixon and Colson strategized on weakening Kennedy's presidential prospects by initiating a book project regarding the Chappaquiddick incident and highlighting the financial struggles of Edmund Muskie's campaign.
President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman discuss a strategy to pressure NBC into rebroadcasting the coverage of Tricia Nixon Cox's wedding during prime time. The President suggests mobilizing key administration figures like Charles Colson and influential corporate allies to lobby the network through letters and direct outreach from major advertisers. Nixon frames this as a positive public relations effort, specifically requesting that Colson coordinate the campaign to ensure the rebroadcast occurs by the following week.
On June 15, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 2:15 pm and 2:19 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 521-003 of the White House Tapes.
On June 15, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 6:03 pm and 6:21 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 005-079 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon utilized this session to dictate correspondence to Leonard H. Goldenson of ABC and William S. Paley of CBS regarding recent wedding coverage. The letters specifically highlighted the roles of Charles W. Colson and White House staff, while also touching upon the New York Times. These communications served as a formal acknowledgment of the network executives' cooperation with the administration.
On June 17, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 12:46 pm and 2:41 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 524-023 of the White House Tapes.
On June 17, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 1:16 pm and 2:22 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 005-108 of the White House Tapes.
On June 17, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 2:41 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 005-110 of the White House Tapes.
H. R. Haldeman coordinates with the White House operator to facilitate a phone connection with Charles W. Colson. President Nixon is present in the background as the arrangements for the call are made. This administrative interaction serves as the preliminary step to establish direct communication with Colson regarding undisclosed executive business.
On June 17, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 5:46 pm and 6:38 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 005-112 of the White House Tapes.
On June 17, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 6:45 pm and 6:55 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 005-114 of the White House Tapes.
On June 17, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 8:00 pm and 8:10 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 005-119 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon, H.R. Haldeman, and Alexander Butterfield met to coordinate administrative logistics for upcoming White House social functions, including the planning of state dinners and the management of guest lists. The discussion addressed personnel roles regarding these events, specifically touching upon the involvement of Rose Mary Woods and Charles Colson. Additionally, the President reviewed his current schedule and discussed political reactions to staff appointments and potential public responses to the Supreme Court's pending decision on the Pentagon Papers.
On June 29, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 11:27 am and 2:28 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 006-022 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon, Charles Colson, and H.R. Haldeman discuss the administration’s strategy for countering political opposition regarding the Pentagon Papers and the Mansfield resolution. They prioritize the aggressive prosecution of Daniel Ellsberg to deter further leaks and discredit anti-war activists, referencing intelligence from Jay Lovestone regarding Ellsberg’s alleged ties to subversive groups. Additionally, the participants express satisfaction with recent favorable newspaper coverage and the positive outcome of a House vote on Southeast Asia policy despite pressure from lobbying groups.
On June 30, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 2:53 pm and 3:08 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 006-058 of the White House Tapes.
On July 1, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 9:53 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 006-076 of the White House Tapes.
On July 1, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 10:26 am and 10:27 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 534-004 of the White House Tapes.
On July 1, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 6:07 pm and 6:30 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 006-085 of the White House Tapes.
On July 2, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 4:13 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 006-092 of the White House Tapes.
On July 2, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 4:22 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 006-094 of the White House Tapes.
On July 2, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 6:50 pm and 7:05 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 006-110 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Charles Colson discuss their extreme dissatisfaction with the handling of recent unemployment figures and the subsequent negative media coverage. Nixon demands accountability for the problematic press releases, specifically ordering that officials Geoffrey H. Moore and Harold Goldstein be subjected to polygraph tests. He makes it clear that if these individuals are found responsible for the unfavorable framing of the economic data, they must be terminated immediately.
On July 2, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 7:08 pm and 7:13 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 006-112 of the White House Tapes.
On July 3, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 7:20 am and 7:58 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 006-114 of the White House Tapes.
On July 3, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 7:58 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 006-115 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon instructed his personal secretary, Rose Mary Woods, to arrange a meeting with H.R. Haldeman and Charles Colson once they arrived at the White House. The President clarified that he had been occupied with other matters and emphasized that there was no urgency for them to be contacted at home. The call served to coordinate the President's schedule and manage the expectations of his key advisors.
On July 3, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 9:55 am and 9:56 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 536-011 of the White House Tapes.
On July 3, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 4:06 pm and 4:12 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 006-128 of the White House Tapes.
On July 3, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 4:22 pm and 4:37 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 006-130 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and H.R. Haldeman discuss their dissatisfaction with the broadcast networks' coverage of the President’s certification of the 26th Amendment. Nixon expresses frustration that the networks, particularly CBS, ignored the positive nature of the event in favor of negative reporting. To address this, Nixon directs Haldeman to have Charles Colson confront network executives by forcing them to compare their aired reports against the raw footage they filmed to highlight the perceived bias.
President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman discussed strategies for managing the administration's image, specifically focusing on how to address the Pentagon Papers fallout and upcoming media briefings. They reached a decision to initiate a systematic revocation of security clearances for officials from the previous Kennedy and Johnson administrations to emphasize a commitment to document security. Additionally, Nixon directed Haldeman to have Charles Colson prioritize the aggressive release of information that would implicate previous administrations in the unauthorized handling of sensitive materials.
President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone on an unknown date, sometime between 6:05 pm on July 18, 1971 and 6:26 pm on July 19, 1971. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 006-156 of the White House Tapes.
On July 20, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 6:18 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 006-161 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Charles Colson discuss the political fallout and public reception of the upcoming China initiative, agreeing that the move has successfully bolstered the President’s image while putting Democratic rivals like Senator Edward Kennedy on the defensive. They also address the lack of vocal enthusiasm from Republican legislative leaders regarding the initiative, with Nixon directing Colson to pressure these leaders to adopt a more aggressive and supportive stance. Furthermore, the two touch upon media strategy, noting that the administration's assertive tactics are yielding more favorable coverage from major networks.
On July 22, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 11:35 am and 2:47 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 006-184 of the White House Tapes.
On July 22, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 7:45 pm and 7:52 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 006-191 of the White House Tapes.
On July 23, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 9:51 am and 1:55 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 006-196 of the White House Tapes.
On July 26, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 7:41 pm and 7:49 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 007-003 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Stephen B. Bull discussed the selection and scheduling of individuals for an upcoming press photography session. The President prioritized specific representation for the photos, noting recommendations provided by Ronald L. Ziegler and Charles W. Colson. It was decided that these selected individuals would be brought in specifically for the press event.
On July 27, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 2:51 pm and 7:42 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 007-012 of the White House Tapes.
On July 28, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 8:58 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 007-024 of the White House Tapes.
On July 29, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 7:38 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 007-029 of the White House Tapes.
On July 29, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 7:38 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 007-030 of the White House Tapes.
On July 30, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at 4:45 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 267-020 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon requested that the White House operator place a call to his Special Counsel, Charles W. Colson. This brief administrative interaction facilitated direct communication between the President and a key advisor regarding ongoing executive business. No further substantive dialogue was recorded during this brief exchange.
On August 4, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 12:27 pm and 1:43 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 554-004 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon, Alexander Butterfield, and Stephen Bull met to coordinate the distribution of an economic fact sheet to Cabinet members. They discussed administrative logistics and timelines regarding these materials, specifically noting the roles of Charles Colson and Secretary John A. Volpe. The discussion focused on ensuring consistent communication of economic statistics across the administration to avoid redundancy or conflicting statements.
President Richard Nixon met with Alexander P. Butterfield to discuss administrative details regarding the President's upcoming schedule on the presidential yacht, Sequoia, including menu selections. The conversation also touched upon official matters concerning Henry A. Kissinger and specific instructions to be relayed to Charles W. Colson. This brief administrative meeting functioned primarily to coordinate executive logistics and staff communications.
On August 8, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 8:09 pm and 8:11 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 007-075 of the White House Tapes.
On August 9, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 5:48 pm and 8:06 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 007-080 of the White House Tapes.
On August 10, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 8:52 am and 9:28 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 007-082 of the White House Tapes.
On August 11, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 12:51 pm and 12:57 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 561-010 of the White House Tapes.
On August 12, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 5:07 pm and 5:16 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 273-016 of the White House Tapes.
On August 13, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 12:33 pm and 1:47 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 007-115 of the White House Tapes.
On August 13, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 1:45 pm and 1:47 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 563-008 of the White House Tapes.
On August 15, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 11:18 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 007-147 of the White House Tapes.
On August 15, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 11:18 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 007-148 of the White House Tapes.
On August 16, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 1:08 pm and 1:18 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 008-002 of the White House Tapes.
On August 16, 1971, H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 1:18 pm and 1:20 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 008-003 of the White House Tapes.
On August 16, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 3:01 pm and 3:37 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 274-014 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to facilitate an immediate meeting with Charles W. Colson. The primary purpose of the communication was to secure Colson's presence in the Oval Office. No further policy discussions or substantive developments were recorded during this brief administrative exchange.
President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman coordinated the logistics for the President's upcoming travel, including a trip to Alaska and appearances in Detroit and the West Coast. They discussed necessary adjustments to the President's schedule regarding a speech to Congress on the New Economic Policy and the potential conflict with a visit from the Apollo 15 astronauts. Additionally, the pair strategized a political counterattack against Democratic critics, specifically referencing an analysis by Charles Colson regarding the administration's economic policy communications.