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Nixon Tapes on Department of State
19 conversations · frequently with Nixon, Kissinger, Watson, Kennedy
President Nixon instructed the White House operator to place an outgoing call to Secretary of State William P. Rogers. The communication served solely as a logistical request to connect the President with his Secretary of State for an undisclosed discussion. No policy decisions or substantive conversations occurred during this brief administrative exchange.
President Nixon initiates a brief telephone call through the White House operator to contact Secretary of State William P. Rogers. The primary purpose of this communication is to facilitate a direct discussion between the President and the Secretary. No further substantive policy matters or decisions are recorded in this brief operator exchange.
President Nixon met with Arthur K. Watson, U.S. Ambassador to France, and Col. Richard T. Kennedy to discuss sensitive foreign policy matters, including a controversial proposed loan involving Algerian oil and the administration's firm stance against expropriation without adequate compensation. Nixon expressed strong disapproval of the State Department's handling of the deal and directed his staff to ensure that no U.S. policy encourages foreign entities to seize assets without fair payment. The participants also touched upon the negative impact of recent leaks, such as the Pentagon Papers, and addressed administrative and funding matters related to the U.S. embassy in France.
President Nixon met with Congressman Wilmer D. Mizell and the Arizona State University baseball team, coached by Bobby Winkles, to discuss their upcoming participation in the Pan American Games in Cali, Colombia. The group outlined plans to conduct baseball clinics for local youth in Colombia as a form of cultural diplomacy, a program the President agreed to support through coordination with the Department of State. During the visit, Nixon offered encouragement to the athletes and distributed presidential mementos, including cufflinks and golf balls.
Henry A. Kissinger directed the White House operator to place a telephone call to Secretary of State William P. Rogers. The brief exchange served as a logistical request to facilitate communication between the two high-ranking officials. No substantive policy matters were discussed during this brief administrative interaction.
President Nixon initiated a call to the White House operator to be connected with Secretary of State William P. Rogers. The brief exchange served as a logistical request to facilitate communication between the President and the Secretary. No further policy discussions occurred during this specific interaction.
President Nixon consulted with the White House operator to initiate an outgoing call to Secretary of State William P. Rogers. The brief exchange served as a logistical step to facilitate direct communication between the President and the Secretary. No further policy discussions were recorded during this brief administrative interaction.
President Nixon initiates a call to Secretary of State William P. Rogers through the White House operator. While the specific substance of the ensuing discussion is not captured in this segment, the interaction serves as a logistical bridge to facilitate diplomatic consultations. The recording confirms the President's direct involvement in orchestrating high-level executive communication regarding foreign policy matters.
President Nixon initiates a brief telephone call through the White House operator to connect with Secretary of State William P. Rogers. The exchange serves as a logistical bridge to facilitate direct communication between the President and the Secretary. No substantive policy discussions occur, as the conversation is limited to the operator executing the President’s request to establish the connection.
President Nixon and Alexander Haig discuss the return of Henry Kissinger and coordination issues between the National Security Council and the Department of State. Nixon expresses strong resistance to the idea of allowing a State Department official to join his team, emphasizing the need to maintain control over his advisory structure. The discussion touches upon broader geopolitical strategy, noting the distinct leadership dynamics between Soviet leader Leonid Brezhnev and Chinese Premier Zhou Enlai.
President Nixon initiates a brief request for the White House operator to connect him with Under Secretary of State John N. Irwin. This interaction reflects the President's reliance on the switchboard to facilitate official communications with high-level State Department personnel. No substantive policy discussions occur, as the exchange is strictly procedural to establish the phone connection.
President Nixon initiated a brief call through the White House operator to be connected with Secretary of State William P. Rogers. The purpose of the interaction was to facilitate direct communication with the Secretary for undisclosed official business. No further dialogue was recorded during this brief administrative exchange.
President Nixon met with H.R. Haldeman, Charles Colson, and other staff members to discuss political campaign strategy, personnel changes within the State Department and the administration, and the ongoing fallout from the Watergate break-in. The group explored potential responses to Democratic criticisms and lawsuits, specifically weighing the merits of appointing an independent, bipartisan commission led by former Supreme Court Justices to review the federal investigation. This strategy was intended to neutralize charges of a 'whitewash' and demonstrate that the administration was conducting an exhaustive, unbiased inquiry into the scandal.
President Nixon and Henry Kissinger discuss strategies for addressing instability in Uganda and the humanitarian crisis in Burundi, reflecting Nixon's intense frustration with the Department of State's perceived bias and lack of communication. Nixon directs Kissinger to coordinate secret contingency planning with the British to ensure the safety of foreign nationals in Uganda and to obtain an independent, private assessment of the situation in Burundi from the Belgian ambassador. Additionally, Nixon expresses deep irritation regarding leaks from the Arms Control and Disarmament Agency, promising to purge the bureaucracy following the upcoming election.
President Nixon dictated a memorandum at Camp David to record his assessments of key personnel and organizational strategies for his second term. He evaluated potential cabinet roles, including the performance of Kenneth Rush and William J. Casey, and expressed his intent to maintain executive control over foreign policy decisions rather than delegating them to the State Department. Additionally, he reflected on recent interactions with prominent figures such as Nelson Rockefeller and James R. Schlesinger regarding administrative shifts and Republican National Committee leadership.
President Nixon contacted the Camp David operator to facilitate an urgent communication with Under Secretary of State U. Alexis Johnson. The brief administrative exchange focused exclusively on connecting the President with the State Department official. No further policy discussion or substantive developments occurred during this connection attempt.
President Nixon met with several departing White House staff members and their spouses to express his personal appreciation for their service. During the brief session, which included a group photograph, the President discussed the staff's future career transitions into various federal agencies and the private sector. The conversation focused on individual placements, such as Allen Kaupinen's move to the GSA and Jane Eberle’s transition to the State Department, while acknowledging their ongoing contributions to the administration.
President Nixon instructed the White House operator to place an outgoing call to Secretary of State William P. Rogers. The brief exchange served as a logistical arrangement to facilitate direct communication between the President and the Secretary. No substantive policy matters were discussed during this request.
President Nixon instructed the White House operator to place a telephone call to Joseph J. Sisco on behalf of Secretary of State William P. Rogers. This brief exchange facilitated communication between the President's administration and the Department of State. No further policy discussion or substantive decision-making occurred during this connection.