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Nixon Tapes on Executive scheduling
48 conversations · frequently with Nixon, Haldeman, Butterfield, Acker
When Executive scheduling comes up
Related topics: White House communicationsWhite House operationsJohn B. ConnallyAdministrative logisticsRonald L. ZieglerHenry KissingerCommunication logisticsVietnam WarPresidential communicationNelson RockefellerH. R. HaldemanWilliam P. RogersWhite House administrationStephen B. Bull
President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman met to coordinate upcoming staff meetings regarding domestic and foreign economic policy involving Henry Kissinger, Peter Peterson, and John Ehrlichman. Nixon also collaborated with staff members Marjorie P. Acker and Rose Mary Woods to finalize a personal letter addressed to British Prime Minister Edward Heath. The President explicitly directed that a copy of the correspondence be delivered to Ambassador Walter Annenberg for his personal files, while strictly prohibiting its distribution to the State Department.
On March 17, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Alexander P. Butterfield met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 3:44 pm and 3:48 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 467-036 of the White House Tapes.
On April 15, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 7:30 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 001-099 of the White House Tapes.
On June 29, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 5:45 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 006-035 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon, H. R. Haldeman, and John Ehrlichman coordinate the President's upcoming meeting with a group tasked with reviewing government classification systems. While Nixon expresses reluctance to dedicate significant time to the group due to his focus on critical matters involving Henry Kissinger, he ultimately agrees to a brief, ten-minute meeting. Ehrlichman is instructed to steer the group's agenda toward specific regional interests, such as Korea and Cuba, to maintain administrative control over their output.
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 006-190 of the White House Tapes.
On July 26, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 8:05 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 007-005 of the White House Tapes.
This recording captures logistical discussions among unidentified participants regarding the scheduling and administrative preparation for upcoming National Security Council meetings. The conversation specifically references the need to brief the President on complex international issues, including the Brazilian 200-mile maritime boundary dispute, Bolivian mine claims, and the expropriation of assets in Chile. These topics indicate a focus on preparing briefing materials for high-level foreign policy deliberations.
On August 10, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 9:30 am and 2:33 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 007-084 of the White House Tapes.
On August 11, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 8:55 pm and 8:59 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 007-105 of the White House Tapes.
On September 7, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 8:18 am and 10:49 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 008-030 of the White House Tapes.
On September 7, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 5:50 pm and 5:56 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 008-041 of the White House Tapes.
On September 14, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 6:07 pm and 6:13 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 009-005 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with his Deputy Assistant Alexander P. Butterfield to discuss routine administrative matters and staff operations within the Oval Office. Although specific details of the dialogue remain undocumented due to the lack of a transcript, such meetings typically focused on the management of presidential correspondence and internal White House procedures. Butterfield’s departure shortly after the meeting began suggests a brief exchange regarding executive scheduling or operational oversight.
On November 14, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 1:14 pm and 1:18 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 014-086 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Henry Kissinger met to coordinate the President's upcoming professional schedule and administrative agenda. A key focus of the discussion involved evaluating the potential appointment and future role of David M. Kennedy within the Nixon administration. The brief session served to align staffing priorities and manage the executive calendar.
On November 24, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 8:02 am and 8:08 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 015-132 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Alexander Butterfield met to coordinate administrative logistics regarding upcoming visitor protocols, ambassadorial nominations, and executive scheduling. Nixon issued specific directives to curb unnecessary gift exchanges and redundant photograph distributions for White House guests. The discussion also addressed the status of specific diplomatic nominations and confirmed the protocol for providing gifts to Portuguese representatives.
President Nixon and H.R. Haldeman discuss administrative scheduling and coordination regarding key staff members and political figures, including John Ehrlichman, George Shultz, and Charles Colson. The discussion focuses on managing upcoming meetings and addressing recent developments concerning United Nations activities involving George H.W. Bush. Additionally, the President reviews logistical matters, including a potential conversation with John W. McCormack, to streamline executive operations.
On December 24, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 4:57 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 017-026 of the White House Tapes.
On December 24, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 8:56 pm and 9:04 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 017-041 of the White House Tapes.
On January 10, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 2:39 pm and 2:44 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 018-106 of the White House Tapes.
On January 19, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 10:06 am and 10:13 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 019-005 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with Rose Mary Woods, Henry Kissinger, and Marjorie Acker to finalize the text and pacing of an upcoming major address on Vietnam. The participants coordinated last-minute revisions to the speech, discussed international diplomatic reactions—specifically regarding the French government—and reviewed feedback from administration officials like Robert Finch. Additionally, Nixon established communication protocols for the evening, directing staff to screen all incoming calls so he could focus exclusively on the speech preparations.
President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman met to review recent polling data from George Gallup, comparing it against the Administration’s internal Opinion Research Corporation findings regarding public sentiment on the Vietnam War. They discussed the timing and accuracy of these polls, specifically noting the close alignment in approval numbers. The conversation also touched upon administrative logistics, including a follow-up inquiry regarding a telephone call made between Donald Rumsfeld and Gallup.
On February 28, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 2:42 pm and 2:48 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 020-115 of the White House Tapes.
On March 14, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 7:22 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 021-084 of the White House Tapes.
On April 5, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 6:19 pm and 7:00 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 022-089 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with Alexander Butterfield and John Ehrlichman to coordinate an upcoming briefing for prominent, hawkish Democrats including John Stennis, George Mahon, and F. Edward Hebert. Nixon emphasized that the session, led by Henry Kissinger, should avoid a strictly partisan tone to ensure effective engagement with these key legislators. The participants also briefly addressed scheduling concerns and administrative memoranda before concluding the meeting.
On April 18, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Alexander P. Butterfield met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 9:18 am and 9:20 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 711-001 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon consulted with a White House operator to facilitate an outgoing communication. The brief interaction served as a logistical step to connect the President with another party for undisclosed administrative or personal business. No substantive policy matters or major developments were recorded during this brief exchange.
President Nixon consulted with unidentified staff regarding preparations for his upcoming televised address announcing the mining and blockade of North Vietnamese ports. The discussion addressed logistical arrangements for the speech, including coordination with Congressional leaders and a scheduled Cabinet meeting. Additionally, the President reviewed his administrative itinerary, prioritizing follow-up calls to John B. Connally and Billy Graham.
On May 19, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 1:58 pm and 3:20 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 024-159 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and H.R. Haldeman convened in the Old Executive Office Building to review administrative and strategic matters. The brief meeting served as a check-in for the President to address several pending items requiring Haldeman's attention. No specific policy decisions were finalized during this opening exchange as they transitioned into their private agenda.
On July 1, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 8:01 am and 11:00 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 026-057 of the White House Tapes.
On August 2, 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 1:19 pm and 2:33 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 352-021 of the White House Tapes.
On September 18, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator met in the Oval Office of the White House at 12:51 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 781-019 of the White House Tapes.
On October 5, 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 8:08 am and 9:16 am. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 355-016 of the White House Tapes.
On October 7, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator talked on the telephone at Camp David at an unknown time between 12:25 pm and 12:33 pm. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 147-008 of the White House Tapes.
On October 16, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator met in the Oval Office of the White House at 3:58 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 799-021 of the White House Tapes.
On October 26, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 3:13 pm and 3:28 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 032-059 of the White House Tapes.
On March 29, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 8:55 am and 9:00 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 044-062 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and George Shultz discuss the administration's policy on price ceilings, aiming to maintain them indefinitely until consumer food prices decrease. Nixon emphasizes the importance of public rhetoric, instructing Shultz to signal that the ceilings will persist as long as necessary to stabilize the market. The two also coordinate their schedules for an upcoming meeting and a follow-up telephone call.
President Nixon instructed Stephen B. Bull to modify the attendee list for an upcoming Thursday meeting by adding domestic cabinet members. Nixon specifically excluded the Attorney General from this session, directing Bull to prioritize select officials such as Roy Ash and Caspar Weinberger. The exchange focused on finalizing the guest list composition for these executive deliberations.
On April 25, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and White House operator talked on the telephone at 6:52 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 038-148 of the White House Tapes.
On May 10, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 3:00 pm and 3:02 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 045-190 of the White House Tapes.
On May 22, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building from 5:10 pm to 5:11 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 440-021 of the White House Tapes.