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Nixon Tapes on Florida
24 conversations · frequently with Nixon, Sanchez, Rebozo, Haldeman
When Florida comes up
Related topics: Presidential schedulingPresidential travelWhite House logisticsManolo SanchezSchedulingBebe RebozoWhite House operationsTravel logisticsPublic relationsPolitical strategyPersonal staffPat NixonJohn B. ConnallyCalifornia
President Nixon, H.R. Haldeman, and John Ehrlichman coordinated with Attorney General John Mitchell to discuss scheduling for an upcoming trip to Florida. The group reviewed recent election results, specifically analyzing the political implications of mayoralty races for national coalitions. Mitchell agreed to align his schedule to join the President in Florida following his commitment to attend a dinner for Senator Robert P. Griffin.
President Nixon met with his personal aide, Manolo Sanchez, to discuss logistical arrangements for an upcoming trip to Florida. The conversation focused on the President's travel itinerary, including departure details and appropriate clothing requirements for the visit. No broader policy decisions were reached, as the discussion remained strictly confined to administrative preparations.
President Nixon consulted with his personal valet, Manolo Sanchez, to discuss potential travel plans for an upcoming trip to Florida. The two reviewed the President’s recent travel history to the state and considered the logistical feasibility of a short five-day visit. Ultimately, the conversation concluded with the President deciding not to pursue the trip at that time.
President Nixon calls John V. N. Klein to congratulate him on his recent electoral victory in Suffolk County. The two discuss their mutual plans to visit Florida and the prospects for improving the weather. Additionally, the President mentions that John Ehrlichman will soon be meeting with New York county executives to provide administrative support.
President Nixon met with his personal valet, Manolo Sanchez, in the Old Executive Office Building to discuss personal logistics and administrative matters. The conversation focused on the President's upcoming travel schedule, specifically regarding a planned trip to Florida. The two also coordinated arrangements for an upcoming dinner engagement.
President Nixon consulted with his close confidant Bebe Rebozo regarding the logistics of an upcoming trip to Florida. The discussion focused on coordinating the President's travel schedule with local weather conditions, specifically monitoring wind, temperature, and rain forecasts for December 4. No major policy decisions were made during this brief planning call.
President Nixon initiated this brief, informal phone call to exchange Christmas greetings with his friend and associate, John A. Mulcahy. The discussion touched upon the President's upcoming trip to Florida, specifically mentioning his scheduled meeting with West German Chancellor Willy Brandt. The conversation concluded with pleasantries regarding Mulcahy’s family and an agreement to meet in the near future.
President Nixon and Charles G. “Bebe” Rebozo held a brief, informal telephone conversation to discuss personal scheduling and the political aftermath of the President’s recent trip to the People’s Republic of China. Rebozo shared his perspective on the Democratic Party's reaction to the visit, and the two men coordinated potential plans for a presidential trip to Florida. The call concluded with updates on their respective work obligations and upcoming social engagements.
President Nixon calls comedian Red Skelton to express appreciation for his upcoming performance in Florida and to reinforce their political rapport. During the brief exchange, Nixon explicitly requests that Skelton conclude his act by reciting his well-known monologue, 'The Pledge of Allegiance' (referred to as 'The Flag'), as a personal tribute. Skelton affirms his total support for the President and agrees to incorporate the requested performance into his show.
President Nixon and aide Stephen B. Bull met to coordinate the President's upcoming schedule, specifically focusing on a meeting with John B. Connally. The discussion also addressed logistics for a photo session involving individuals from Florida. Bull was tasked with managing these scheduling priorities before the President reviewed further details.
President Nixon and his close associate Charles G. "Bebe" Rebozo discussed the President's upcoming trip to Florida following his return from the Soviet Union. Rebozo expressed concern over the President's exhaustion after his 10-hour flight and immediate post-arrival speech. The two finalized travel logistics, confirming that the President would be joined by Pat Nixon, Tricia Nixon Cox, and Julie Nixon Eisenhower for a multi-day visit.
On November 8, 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 12:54 am and 1:00 am. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 388-001 of the White House Tapes.
On November 8, 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 12:54 am and 1:00 am. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 388-002 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon consulted with an aide to coordinate the delivery of comprehensive election results following the 1972 presidential contest. The discussion focused on the timing of report availability, with the President requesting that the finalized state-by-state data be prepared for him to review by 4:30 p.m. This information was intended for Nixon’s personal use in connection with his upcoming travel plans to Florida.
President Nixon and television producer Paul W. Keyes coordinate a post-Thanksgiving trip to Florida for a period of relaxation. During the brief planning discussion, the two touched upon the electoral success of the 1972 campaign, with Nixon noting that his margin surpassed that of Lyndon Johnson. The conversation concluded with the pair firming up travel logistics for their upcoming getaway.
On December 20, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon, H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman, Ronald L. Ziegler, and Zosimo T. Monzon met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 10:16 am and 10:20 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 827-003 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Charles G. "Bebe" Rebozo discuss logistics and weather prospects for the President’s upcoming trip to Florida. Rebozo provides updated meteorological reports from both the National Weather Service and the Air Force to help inform the President’s travel decision. Additionally, the two touch upon a potential future visit by the President to Jamaica, with Nixon indicating plans to consult John B. Connally regarding the arrangements.
President Richard Nixon and First Lady Pat Nixon discussed plans for a potential trip to Florida to visit Julie Nixon Eisenhower. The President consulted his schedule regarding an upcoming AFL-CIO board meeting to determine the feasibility of the travel dates. They tentatively coordinated their departure and return to ensure the President could fulfill his professional obligations while accommodating their personal itinerary.
President Nixon and Julie Nixon Eisenhower discussed potential travel plans to Florida and California, with Julie encouraging her father to spend time in Florida to improve his work environment. The conversation also touched upon arrangements for Charles "Bebe" Rebozo to visit the President in California following the departure of South Vietnamese President Nguyen Van Thieu. Additionally, they briefly discussed Julie’s upcoming speech to a Jewish women’s group in Miami and the positive reception of a laudatory letter the President had recently sent to a captain.
On April 17, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Manolo Sanchez met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 12:19 pm and 12:35 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 898-011 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and his daughter, Julie Nixon Eisenhower, exchanged brief pleasantries regarding their upcoming personal schedules. The conversation primarily served as a check-in between family members, with Julie expressing her support for her father. The discussion concluded with a brief mention of the President’s impending trip to Florida.
President Nixon met with his personal aide, Manolo Sanchez, to discuss upcoming travel logistics and the welfare of his pet dog. The conversation covered helicopter transport arrangements and specific concerns regarding the dog's health, including a skin rash and ongoing housebreaking efforts. The pair also exchanged brief comments regarding personal acquaintances in Florida and the status of certain programs.
President Nixon met with his valet, Manolo Sanchez, to discuss personal matters and logistical arrangements. The conversation focused on the President's upcoming schedule, specifically coordinating time for a nap. They also briefly touched upon weather conditions in Florida and ocean water temperatures.
President Nixon and his close associate Bebe Rebozo discussed upcoming weekend plans to visit Florida and the island. During the brief exchange, Nixon inquired about public reception to his recent televised address regarding the Watergate scandal. The President specifically requested that Rebozo gauge the sentiments of average Floridians to assess how the public perceives his administration's handling of the crisis.