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Nixon Tapes on Florida trip
26 conversations · frequently with Nixon, Bull, Haldeman, Sanchez
When Florida trip comes up
Related topics: Presidential schedulingLogisticsWhite House logisticsSchedulingRose Mary WoodsHenry KissingerWhite House staffPresidential travelPolitical strategyManolo SanchezJohn D. EhrlichmanBebe RebozoAlexander HaigWilly Brandt
President Nixon met with his personal valet, Manolo Sanchez, in the Old Executive Office Building for a brief, informal check-in. The discussion primarily centered on routine household and personal management, including commands for the President’s Irish Setter, King Timahoe, and a request for television access to watch a baseball game. The two also briefly touched upon logistics regarding an upcoming Florida trip and Sanchez’s personal work schedule.
President Nixon held a brief discussion with an unidentified individual to extend birthday greetings to Representative Joel T. Broyhill. During the conversation, Nixon also briefly touched upon his upcoming travel plans to Florida. The exchange served primarily as a social and political courtesy rather than a substantive policy deliberation.
President Nixon and H.R. Haldeman discuss logistics for an upcoming trip to Florida, specifically evaluating staff accommodations and the inclusion of Leonard Garment. The conversation shifts to addressing impending wage increases for government employees, with Nixon tasking Haldeman to coordinate a public statement with Donald Rumsfeld, George Shultz, and Paul McCracken. They also briefly touch upon broader foreign aid program matters.
On November 5, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 9:10 am and 9:23 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 615-006 of the White House Tapes.
On November 9, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, White House operator, and Stephen B. Bull talked on the telephone from 1:49 pm to 1:50 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 014-005 of the White House Tapes.
On November 18, 1971, 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 4:50 pm and 4:54 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 294-024 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon consulted with the White House operator to facilitate a brief phone call with First Lady Pat Nixon. The discussion centered on logistical coordination regarding the President’s schedule, specifically addressing his upcoming travel to Florida and plans for dinner. The brief exchange served to synchronize their personal arrangements for the evening.
President Nixon consulted with H. R. Haldeman regarding the status of pending tax legislation and its impact on his scheduled trip to Florida. The discussion focused on complex congressional negotiations, specifically the campaign check-off provision and the potential for the tax bill to face defeat in the House of Representatives. Haldeman provided updates on legislative progress involving figures such as Wilbur D. Mills and Clark MacGregor, while also addressing broader concerns regarding the India-Pakistan conflict and other active congressional conferences.
President Nixon and Charles G. “Bebe” Rebozo discussed logistical arrangements for an upcoming presidential trip to Florida, including fishing plans with John B. Connally and Robert H. Abplanalp. They also reviewed political strategy, specifically discussing H. R. Haldeman’s recent public criticism of administration opponents. The conversation touched upon the reactions of various Democratic presidential candidates to these attacks and the broader media coverage surrounding the primary election landscape.
President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman coordinate logistical arrangements for an upcoming trip to Florida, specifically discussing the scheduling and passenger manifests for the presidential and staff aircraft. The conversation also addresses media coverage regarding the President's recent visit to the People’s Republic of China, including reactions from political leaders and editorial columnists. Additionally, they touch upon the President's immediate schedule, which includes planned bill signings and meetings with various administration officials.
President Nixon and H.R. Haldeman discussed logistics for an upcoming staff trip to Florida, including potential visits to Disney World and the management of staff accommodations. They reviewed political strategy regarding the 1972 campaign, specifically polling data against Republican challengers Paul McCloskey and John Ashbrook, and evaluated the impact of the President's recent trip to the People's Republic of China. The conversation also touched on the administration's stance on Taiwan, the President's upcoming travel to the Soviet Union, and arrangements for sending gifts to family and staff members following the China visit.
On March 1, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon, Stephen B. Bull, and Manolo Sanchez met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 11:22 am and 11:26 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 676-018 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with his personal secretary, Rose Mary Woods, to discuss administrative directives and his recent travel to Florida. The conversation touched upon the logistics of the trip, including weather conditions and the involvement of Julie Nixon Eisenhower. Additionally, the pair addressed the handling and placement of specific gifts and personal items within the office.
President Nixon and Charles Rebozo discussed the assassination attempt on George Wallace, including the attacker's potential mental state and political affiliation, and the security measures surrounding Wallace. Nixon offered the presidential suite at Bethesda for Wallace's recovery and stated his intention to continue campaigning without fear. They also briefly touched upon Rebozo's upcoming trip to Florida.
President Nixon met with an unknown woman to discuss scheduling matters related to Marjorie P. Acker and the President's upcoming trip to Florida. The conversation touched on logistical details such as weather concerns and the health of White House valet Manolo Sanchez. Additionally, the President facilitated a connection for his guest by offering to arrange a meeting with Cardinal John Krol of Philadelphia.
On November 30, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 11:34 am and 11:49 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 817-006 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with Manolo Sanchez and Stephen B. Bull to coordinate his upcoming personal schedule. The primary focus involved confirming the timing of a planned trip to Florida and verifying the current location of Henry Kissinger. The participants concluded the brief discussion by directing staff to track down Kissinger's whereabouts.
President Nixon coordinated his upcoming trip to Florida with Stephen B. Bull, confirming a departure time and potential stop in Jacksonville. The President instructed Bull to hold the public announcement until the following morning and to consult with Secretary of Labor Peter J. Brennan regarding a potential meeting with AFL-CIO leadership, including George Meany. This request was intended to facilitate a diplomatic encounter with labor officials during the President’s weekend stay in Florida.
President Nixon held a phone conversation with Bebe Rebozo, who was hosting Frank and Marguerite Rackley for dinner. During the call, Nixon coordinated plans for his upcoming Florida trip and discussed potential weather concerns with Rebozo. The President also took the opportunity to speak directly with Frank and Marguerite Rackley to express his personal gratitude for their long-standing political loyalty and support during the early 1960s.
President Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met to coordinate scheduling logistics for an upcoming trip to Florida, specifically regarding the movements of Secretary George Shultz and his staff. The discussion centered on transportation arrangements, including the use of helicopters to facilitate meetings between Nixon, Shultz, and John D. Ehrlichman. The primary outcome was the planning of these high-level consultations within the constraints of the President's travel itinerary.
On April 16, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 9:24 am and 9:50 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 897-002 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Stephen B. Bull reviewed the presidential schedule for the remainder of the week to facilitate a potential trip to Florida. They discussed consolidating various congressional and policy meetings, including the Labor Management Advisory Board, to clear the President's calendar by Thursday noon. Nixon requested the inclusion of a short Cabinet meeting and a session with the White House staff before his departure.
President Nixon met with unidentified individual(s) in the Old Executive Office Building to coordinate his upcoming travel schedule to Florida. The discussion focused on logistical arrangements for the trip, including the swearing-in ceremony for Attorney General Elliot L. Richardson. Key staff members, including Patrick J. Buchanan and Alexander M. Haig, Jr., were noted in relation to these scheduling requirements.
President Nixon directs Stephen B. Bull to ensure Rose Mary Woods is included on an upcoming trip to Florida. Nixon expresses concern that Woods felt excluded from the invitation list and insists she participate because of potential work to be conducted during the visit. The President confirms he has updated the list to include her and notes his previous assumption that Alexander M. Haig, Jr. had already coordinated her attendance.
On June 7, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 12:33 pm and 1:26 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 934-010 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with Nellie L. Yates to discuss administrative logistics and scheduling matters, specifically concerning an upcoming meeting with Henry Kissinger. Beyond the professional agenda, the two engaged in casual conversation regarding the President’s travel plans to Florida and Yates's recent personal activities. The discussion concluded with the President finalizing his schedule and confirming his preference for refreshments.