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On June 13, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Charles W. Colson met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building from 4:14 pm to 4:15 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 342-008 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Charles Colson discuss administrative logistics regarding a specific task, cryptically referred to as dividing and retrieving "the ball." While the conversation remains highly informal and lacks explicit policy context, it serves as a brief check-in regarding ongoing operations. The exchange indicates a sense of urgency in securing or managing these materials.
On June 21, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 12:26 pm and 12:28 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 025-101 of the White House Tapes.
On June 21, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Charles W. Colson met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building from 3:56 pm to 3:57 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 343-025 of the White House Tapes.
On June 26, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Charles W. Colson met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building from 2:23 pm to 2:24 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 343-041 of the White House Tapes.
On June 29, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and unknown person(s) met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David at an unknown time between 11:00 am and 11:07 am. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 195-001 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon held a brief, private meeting at the Aspen Lodge in Camp David with an unidentified individual. Given the lack of a transcript or record of the discussion, the specific subject matter and any resulting policy decisions remain historically inaccessible. The nature of this interaction suggests a confidential or informal exchange occurring within the secluded environment of the presidential retreat.
On July 18, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Charles W. Colson talked on the telephone from 7:58 pm to 8:18 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 027-099 of the White House Tapes.
On July 19, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Charles W. Colson talked on the telephone from 12:19 pm to 12:37 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 027-002 of the White House Tapes.
On July 20, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman talked on the telephone from 2:44 pm to 2:45 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 027-023 of the White House Tapes.
On July 20, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Charles W. Colson talked on the telephone from 3:02 pm to 3:16 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 027-024 of the White House Tapes.
On July 23, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator talked on the telephone at Camp David at an unknown time between 1:40 pm and 2:01 pm. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 136-025 of the White House Tapes.
On July 26, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and John D. Ehrlichman talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 1:44 pm and 1:47 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 027-081 of the White House Tapes.
On July 26, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman talked on the telephone from 5:42 pm to 5:48 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 027-093 of the White House Tapes.
On July 27, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman talked on the telephone from 12:41 pm to 12:47 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 028-001 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon held a series of brief, disconnected meetings and calls with Alexander P. Butterfield, Charles W. Colson, and Henry A. Kissinger. The discussions centered on internal scheduling logistics, including a request for a meeting between the President and Senator Hugh Scott. The participants coordinated administrative items related to the President's upcoming agenda.
On July 31, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman met in the Oval Office of the White House from 9:51 pm to 9:57 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 757-013 of the White House Tapes.
On July 31, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Charles W. Colson talked on the telephone from 10:58 pm to 11:11 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 028-025 of the White House Tapes.
On August 3, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and John B. Connally talked on the telephone from 1:10 pm to 1:15 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 029-001 of the White House Tapes.
On August 9, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David at an unknown time between 1:05 pm and 1:47 pm. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 200-016 of the White House Tapes.
On August 16, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman talked on the telephone at Camp David from 2:11 pm to 2:19 pm. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 140-007 of the White House Tapes.
On August 19, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David at an unknown time between 12:14 pm and 12:33 pm. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 205-011 of the White House Tapes.
On August 21, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David at an unknown time between 11:20 am and 12:28 pm. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 207-005 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon utilized time in his Executive Office Building office to dictate memoranda before requesting that the White House operator place a return call to Secretary of Defense Melvin R. Laird. The interaction largely focused on administrative tasks and executive communication. Following the brief telephone connection, the President resumed his dictation process.
On September 6, 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 2:16 pm and 2:50 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 362-028 of the White House Tapes.
On September 11, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 9:18 am and 9:40 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 774-022 of the White House Tapes.
On September 12, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David at 8:44 pm. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 210-003 of the White House Tapes.
On September 18, 1972, United States Secret Service agents and unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 5:30 pm and 11:59 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 782-002 of the White House Tapes.
On September 29, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Edward W. Carter talked on the telephone from 6:42 pm to 6:44 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 030-032 of the White House Tapes.
On October 16, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 3:58 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 031-066 of the White House Tapes.
On October 16, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Robert A. Forst met in the Oval Office of the White House from 4:45 pm to 4:46 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 799-030 of the White House Tapes.
On October 16, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Tricia Nixon Cox talked on the telephone from 7:20 pm to 7:21 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 031-084 of the White House Tapes.
On October 16, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and John T. Connor talked on the telephone from 8:16 pm to 8:19 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 031-094 of the White House Tapes.
On October 19, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Alexander M. Haig, Jr. met in the Oval Office of the White House from 10:52 am to 10:53 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 805-003 of the White House Tapes.
On October 24, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 1:58 pm and 3:50 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 032-019 of the White House Tapes.
On October 25, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 9:19 am and 9:25 am. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 372-009 of the White House Tapes.
On November 16, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David at an unknown time between 8:30 am and 8:43 am. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 225-026 of the White House Tapes.
On November 19, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone from 10:51 am to 10:56 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 033-110 of the White House Tapes.
On November 29, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David at an unknown time between 10:10 am and 1:47 pm. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 232-005 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Colonel Richard T. Kennedy coordinated logistics for the arrival and scheduling of Alexander Haig, who was expected to return late that night. Nixon instructed Kennedy to ensure Haig rested upon his arrival before traveling to Camp David to meet with the President the following afternoon. This brief exchange served to finalize the itinerary for upcoming consultations regarding the administration's ongoing objectives.
On December 28, 1972, 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 12:07 pm and 12:35 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 380-011 of the White House Tapes.
On January 23, 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 11:55 am and 12:08 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 404-008 of the White House Tapes.
On January 31, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 10:06 am and 10:10 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 043-005 of the White House Tapes.
On February 3, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 10:59 am and 11:05 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 840-006 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull to review preparations for an upcoming meeting with King Hussein of Jordan. Nixon expressed dissatisfaction with the length of the provided briefing materials and directed Bull to condense the reports into a more manageable two-page summary. This interaction highlights Nixon's specific requirements for executive briefing documents and his time-constrained approach to managing his daily schedule.
On February 14, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 9:12 am and 10:04 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 855-005 of the White House Tapes.
On February 23, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator met in the Oval Office of the White House from 12:31 pm to 12:32 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 862-012 of the White House Tapes.
On February 24, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David at an unknown time between 4:57 pm and 6:10 pm. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 243-011 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Kenneth R. Cole, Jr. discuss how the administration should respond to inquiries regarding state revenue sharing and a specific story involving a governor's office. Cole seeks guidance on addressing concerns from state and city officials who remain uneasy despite federal assurances. The two agree to maintain the official stance that the administration expects to proceed with special and general revenue sharing programs.
On March 3, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 9:10 am and 9:17 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 037-039 of the White House Tapes.
On March 5, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 12:04 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 037-050 of the White House Tapes.
This recorded session involves an interaction in the Oval Office between two unidentified individuals, with the possible presence or involvement of John D. Ehrlichman. The meeting’s specific agenda remains opaque due to the lack of a transcript and the ambiguous identification of the participants. Consequently, no definitive policy decisions or substantive action items can be verified from the existing historical record.
On March 8, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 6:22 pm and 11:59 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 873-004 of the White House Tapes.
On March 15, 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 4:29 pm and 4:34 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 410-023 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman briefly consulted regarding an administrative matter involving the handling of a formal letter. They determined that the most effective course of action was to send the correspondence to an individual identified as 'Bob.' This brief exchange served to coordinate a direct follow-up meeting at the President's desk.
On March 21, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman talked on the telephone from 3:02 pm to 3:03 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 037-186 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Stephen B. Bull discussed the logistics and strategic purpose of an upcoming briefing for subcabinet officers. The primary goal of the session was identified as a form of "therapy" for the attendees rather than a forum for substantive policy speeches. They addressed necessary coordination efforts, including the involvement of Secretary of State William P. Rogers, press coverage arrangements, and the structure of the agenda regarding budget and tax matters.
President Nixon and John Ehrlichman discuss the status of a pending presidential statement currently being drafted by staff. Nixon emphasizes his desire for brevity, explicitly instructing that the document should be concise despite his expectation that the final output will likely exceed his preferred length. Ehrlichman agrees to follow up with the staff to secure the draft and deliver it to the President for review.
On April 13, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and John D. Ehrlichman talked on the telephone from 5:07 pm to 5:08 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 038-007 of the White House Tapes.
On April 14, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 8:49 am and 8:54 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 038-018 of the White House Tapes.
On April 15, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 3:44 pm and 3:48 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 038-044 of the White House Tapes.
On April 15, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon, White House operator, and unknown person(s) talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 8:18 pm and 8:25 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 038-054 of the White House Tapes.
On April 15, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon, White House operator, and John D. Ehrlichman talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 9:17 pm and 9:39 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 038-057 of the White House Tapes.
Secretary of State William P. Rogers and Vice President Spiro T. Agnew spoke to coordinate scheduling adjustments regarding a planned meeting or social engagement. Rogers notified the Vice President that he had to cancel their previous plans due to a last-minute request from President Nixon to join him for a discussion aboard the presidential yacht, the Sequoia. The two agreed to postpone their interaction and discussed the inclusion of Adele Rogers in the rescheduled arrangements.
On April 16, 1973, William P. Rogers and Adele (Langston) Rogers talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 4:55 pm and 6:01 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 038-075 of the White House Tapes.
On April 20, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 11:23 am and 11:32 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 038-128 of the White House Tapes.
On April 25, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 8:17 am and 8:25 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 038-136 of the White House Tapes.
On April 25, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Richard G. Kleindienst met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building from 3:14 pm to 3:16 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 430-012 of the White House Tapes.
On April 26, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 7:08 pm and 7:12 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 045-024 of the White House Tapes.
On April 29, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator talked on the telephone at Camp David at an unknown time between 12:01 pm and 12:28 pm. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 164-035 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Secretary of State William P. Rogers discuss the status of David Packard and potential strategies for addressing his outstanding stock holdings and political involvements. Nixon expresses frustration over Packard’s recent public statements and instructs that he must remain silent regarding sensitive political matters. To resolve the uncertainty, Nixon decides to contact Packard directly to invite him for a meeting to clarify his position and future role.
On May 2, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 10:08 am and 10:14 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 909-013 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon consulted with an unidentified staff member regarding the preparation of a forthcoming Sunday night television address. The discussion focused on the necessary length of the speech, with the President specifying a fifteen-minute duration to ensure effective delivery. Nixon emphasized the importance of coordinating the message with advisors Leonard Garment and William P. Rogers while considering the political implications for Congress.
President Nixon and Alexander Haig briefly confer to coordinate a forthcoming speech and review a report. The discussion focuses on the administration's messaging strategy, with Nixon seeking Haig's input on the substance of his planned public remarks. The exchange serves as a preliminary touchpoint to prepare for the President's immediate agenda.
On May 21, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Alexander M. Haig, Jr. talked on the telephone from 12:34 pm to 12:35 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 046-128 of the White House Tapes.
On May 21, 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 1:10 pm and 3:23 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 439-016 of the White House Tapes.
On May 22, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 2:53 pm and 3:00 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 046-150 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon held a brief, one-minute meeting with his assistant for congressional relations, William E. Timmons. Given the absence of a recorded transcript, the discussion likely concerned immediate legislative updates or the status of ongoing congressional affairs. The brevity of the exchange suggests it served primarily as a swift coordination or status check between the President and his liaison.
On May 23, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 4:01 pm and 4:05 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 046-174 of the White House Tapes.
On June 4, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and White House operator met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 1:36 pm and 1:49 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 442-022 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman discuss the strategic need to preempt an upcoming event or disclosure scheduled for the 21st. The participants express mutual interest in controlling the narrative to gain a tactical advantage, with Haldeman noting he has developed potential plans that he intends to refine further. Their brief exchange emphasizes a desire to neutralize a perceived political threat.
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.
President Nixon and Press Secretary Ronald L. Ziegler coordinate the dissemination strategy for an upcoming policy text to ensure legislative leaders and their staff receive it simultaneously at 7:00 p.m. Nixon explicitly instructs Ziegler to withhold the document from congressional leaders and staff beforehand to prevent unauthorized revisions or delays. This measure aims to maintain executive control over the messaging and prevent legislative interference with the final text.
On June 13, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 10:49 pm and 10:53 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 040-098 of the White House Tapes.
On June 19, 1973, White House operator, President Richard M. Nixon, and J. Fred Buzhardt, Jr. talked on the telephone from 3:07 pm to 3:08 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 041-020 of the White House Tapes.
On June 22, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and White House operator 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 946-003 of the White House Tapes.
President Richard Nixon and Press Secretary Ronald Ziegler engage in a brief, abstract exchange regarding the nature of secrecy, political commitments, and the historical motivations behind treaties and conflict. The conversation centers on philosophical reflections about the necessity of maintaining shared visions and promises amidst political instability. No specific policy actions or administrative decisions result from this dialogue.