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Nixon Tapes on Executive office management
18 conversations · frequently with Nixon, Butterfield, Haldeman, Bull
When Executive office management comes up
Related topics: Presidential schedulingWhite House administrationWhite House operationsLogisticsSchedulingH. R. HaldemanAdministrative proceduresWhite House protocolWhite House personnelStephen B. BullSecuritySecond term reorganizationPublic relations strategyPress relations
On March 24, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 10:43 am and 10:45 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 471-008 of the White House Tapes.
On July 28, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Alexander P. Butterfield met in the Oval Office of the White House from 11:16 am to 11:23 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 549-009 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with Alexander P. Butterfield to review and finalize specific details regarding the President’s upcoming daily schedule. The brief two-minute session served as a logistical consultation to ensure alignment on administrative arrangements. No further actions were recorded beyond this review of the presidential itinerary.
President Nixon met with Alexander P. Butterfield to handle routine administrative tasks, including the signing of presidential documents and the review of a briefing book. The two discussed the security clearance and political background of Irving Brown, comparing his ideological history to Jay Lovestone. Nixon provided brief instructions regarding the handling of specific memoranda and materials located on his desk in the Oval Office.
On October 25, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and John D. Ehrlichman met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 12:31 pm and 12:35 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 601-031 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with Alexander P. Butterfield in the Oval Office to conduct routine administrative business. The interaction focused on the review and signing of official documents brought forward by Butterfield. The brief exchange concluded after the necessary paperwork was finalized.
On June 27, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 3:32 pm and 3:35 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 344-031 of the White House Tapes.
On July 20, 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 12:20 pm and 2:02 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 349-003 of the White House Tapes.
On July 27, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull talked on the telephone from 1:14 pm to 1:15 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 028-003 of the White House Tapes.
On September 7, 1972, Alexander P. Butterfield and John D. Ehrlichman met in the Oval Office of the White House at 7:56 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 772-002 of the White House Tapes.
On October 20, 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 11:10 am and 11:19 am. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 371-014 of the White House Tapes.
On November 2, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 5:31 pm and 5:35 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 390-013 of the White House Tapes.
In this meeting at Camp David, President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman discuss the personnel and strategic reorganization of the administration's second term, including the management of press relations and the handling of key cabinet members and staffers. Nixon emphasizes the need for loyal, dedicated personnel and discusses his desire to establish a more personal, warmer public image by utilizing surrogates and better controlling media access. They also address the tactical handling of critical news outlets, specifically Life and Time magazines, and deliberate on the best approach for announcing upcoming cabinet changes and the President’s post-landslide agenda.
On March 21, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building from 3:02 pm to 3:03 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 421-007 of the White House Tapes.
On March 27, 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 3:18 pm and 3:27 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 423-009 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon held this meeting in the Old Executive Office Building to discuss ongoing administrative or political matters. While the specific substance of the dialogue remains largely inaudible or undefined in the provided transcript, the session reflects the President's routine engagement with internal White House business. No concrete policy decisions or actionable directives were captured during this particular segment of the recording.
President Nixon and Alexander Haig held a brief, cryptic discussion regarding the urgent location and secure handling of sensitive documents that Nixon wanted kept hidden from certain individuals. Nixon expressed frustration over the inability of staff to retrieve these materials from a safe within the building. The President directed Haig to locate the files immediately and ensure their contents remained shielded from unauthorized access.
On June 4, 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 2:00 pm and 2:27 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 442-071 of the White House Tapes.