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Nixon Tapes on Executive management
19 conversations · frequently with Nixon, Bull, Haldeman, Ehrlichman
When Executive management comes up
Related topics: Presidential schedulingWhite House operationsStephen B. BullH. R. HaldemanHenry KissingerWhite House schedulingWhite House administrationMelvin R. LairdCamp DavidAlexander HaigWilliam P. RogersWhite House StaffingWhite House staffWhite House personnel
On March 24, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Alexander P. Butterfield met in the Oval Office of the White House at 12:12 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 471-024 of the White House Tapes.
On May 19, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 3:45 pm and 3:50 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 501-022 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman met briefly in the Old Executive Office Building to coordinate their schedules. The discussion focused on managing the President's upcoming commitments and logistical planning. An unidentified individual briefly joined the pair before the meeting concluded.
President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman discussed communications strategy, specifically focusing on the necessity of keeping public addresses and recorded messages concise and impactful. They reviewed the President's upcoming film commitments and considered how to effectively frame the administration's achievements, particularly regarding the balance between foreign policy milestones like the forthcoming China trip and domestic economic progress. Nixon directed Haldeman to ensure that White House staff consistently integrate these key accomplishments into their own speeches to maximize public awareness and support.
President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman met to coordinate the internal management and public messaging regarding upcoming judicial and administrative appointments. The discussion centered on finalizing the selection processes involving key figures such as John Mitchell, Lawrence Walsh, and Warren Burger, while also addressing concerns regarding sensitive leaks. They further reviewed statistical data intended to support the President’s scheduled speech concerning his recent appointments.
President Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull to coordinate his daily schedule and manage pending telephone communications. The discussion focused on arranging calls with Henry Kissinger, Charles Colson, and other administration officials, while also finalizing plans for upcoming meetings with figures such as Melvin Laird, William Rogers, and Senator Carl Curtis. The President provided specific instructions regarding the sequence of these engagements and the logistical coordination required for his personal office affairs.
President Nixon and John Ehrlichman debriefed regarding a recent Cabinet meeting, specifically criticizing Secretary of Transportation John Volpe’s comical and repetitive presentation style. They discussed the logistics of 'Transpo '72,' with Nixon expressing concern that the event would lead to significant traffic issues. Additionally, they reviewed Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare Elliot Richardson’s performance, concluding that he had received the President's firm message regarding budgetary constraints.
President Richard Nixon and Attorney General John Mitchell exchanged holiday greetings before transitioning to a discussion on the recent release of Jimmy Hoffa and the political handling of the Pentagon surveillance scandal involving Yeoman Charles Radford. Nixon emphasized the need to keep the Radford matter under close control to avoid discrediting the military, while expressing concern over Henry Kissinger’s emotional volatility and tendency to view the situation through a purely personal lens. Ultimately, Nixon directed Mitchell to restrain Kissinger from impulsive personnel decisions, such as firing Admiral Thomas Moorer, and advocated for keeping Radford under surveillance at the Pentagon to mitigate potential leaks.
On January 20, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 6:08 pm and 6:12 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 652-016 of the White House Tapes.
On March 22, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 10:05 am and 11:01 am. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 324-020 of the White House Tapes.
On July 26, 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 8:06 am and 9:01 am. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 350-031 of the White House Tapes.
On August 16, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David from 2:11 pm to 2:19 pm. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 202-017 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and John Ehrlichman briefly coordinate upcoming scheduling logistics following a meeting regarding drug abuse law enforcement. The discussion focuses on arranging a follow-up appointment with Egil Krogh Jr. to further examine specific proposals developed during the earlier session. Nixon explicitly instructs Ehrlichman to keep the subsequent meeting with Charles Colson efficient and brief.
On October 2, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 1:40 pm and 2:37 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 354-006 of the White House Tapes.
On November 28, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David at an unknown time between 7:50 am and 12:14 pm. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 231-013 of the White House Tapes.
President Richard Nixon and H. R. Haldeman met at the Aspen Lodge at Camp David to discuss administrative matters and ongoing White House operations. As the transcript for this conversation remains undefined, the specific substantive details and directive outcomes are unavailable for historical analysis. The exchange serves as a record of high-level coordination between the President and his Chief of Staff during a period of transition in the second Nixon administration.
On March 28, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 11:09 am and 12:28 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 425-003 of the White House Tapes.
On May 21, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Alexander M. Haig, Jr. met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 10:16 am and 10:53 am. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 439-001 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon consults with Bryce N. Harlow to finalize his return to the White House staff in a senior advisory role. Nixon clarifies that he expects Harlow to serve as a key political strategist and confidant alongside Alexander M. Haig, Jr. and Melvin R. Laird, rather than merely focusing on congressional relations. The conversation concludes with an agreement for Harlow to begin his tenure on July 2, 1973, with a formal announcement scheduled for the following Saturday.