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Nixon Tapes on Foreign policy coordination
23 conversations · frequently with Nixon, Kissinger, Haldeman, Connally
When Foreign policy coordination comes up
Related topics: Henry KissingerWhite House communicationsPresidential schedulingWhite House operationsPresidential communicationWilliam P. RogersVietnam WarJohn B. ConnallyWhite House logisticsWatergateSchedulingSALT negotiationsPublic relations strategyPublic relations
On May 10, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 7:08 pm and 7:12 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 002-140 of the White House Tapes.
On May 12, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, White House operator, and Henry A. Kissinger talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 4:10 pm and 4:17 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 003-017 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Henry Kissinger met to review and coordinate Kissinger’s upcoming travel schedule and availability. The discussion centered on logistical planning for future diplomatic engagements and ensuring the President’s itinerary remained flexible. No major policy decisions were recorded, as the dialogue focused primarily on administrative preparation.
On November 16, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 7:18 pm and 7:19 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 014-147 of the White House Tapes.
On December 14, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 4:33 pm and 6:44 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 016-101 of the White House Tapes.
On January 2, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 3:36 pm and 3:40 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 017-145 of the White House Tapes.
On February 2, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 4:31 pm and 7:43 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 020-036 of the White House Tapes.
On February 28, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 10:46 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 020-143 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Henry Kissinger met to review and refine official public messaging following the President’s recent trip to the People’s Republic of China. The discussion focused on coordinating consistent talking points, specifically regarding the President's remarks at Andrews Air Force Base and Kissinger’s previous background briefings in Shanghai. To ensure administrative alignment, Nixon directed the drafting of a formal memorandum to Secretary of State William P. Rogers to dictate how officials should characterize the trip in future public statements.
On April 10, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Henry A. Kissinger met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 3:06 pm and 3:10 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 330-029 of the White House Tapes.
On April 25, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 5:47 pm and 6:11 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 023-076 of the White House Tapes.
On April 25, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 6:11 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 023-077 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Henry Kissinger discuss tactical concerns regarding a forthcoming meeting with an individual identified as Jerry and the navigation of diplomatic or military agreements. The conversation focuses on potential friction points with the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the strategic distribution of credit for ongoing negotiations. They ultimately weigh the risks of withholding information or specific elements of an agreement to maintain control over the policy process.
President Nixon, Henry Kissinger, and H. R. Haldeman coordinated to secure an immediate meeting with John B. Connally at the Executive Office Building. The discussion touched upon military historical precedents, including the Battle of Verdun and the tactical legacies of commanders like Pétain, as they prepared for Connally's arrival. Haldeman ultimately contacted Connally to confirm the President's request for a face-to-face consultation.
President Nixon, Henry Kissinger, and H.R. Haldeman met at Camp David to coordinate strategy for the upcoming Moscow summit and address domestic concerns regarding Vietnam and institutional opposition. Kissinger detailed the successful navigation of complex negotiations with the Soviet Union, including the SALT agreement and various bilateral accords, emphasizing the necessity of Nixon's personal oversight in achieving these breakthroughs. The group also discussed the logistics of upcoming television addresses and public diplomacy, while Nixon expressed deep frustration with the Ivy League establishment and anti-war critics, vowing to shift federal funding away from resistant institutions.
On June 14, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon, White House operator, William P. Rogers, and Henry A. Kissinger talked on the telephone at 10:45 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 025-063 of the White House Tapes.
On October 16, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 10:25 am and 10:27 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 799-013 of the White House Tapes.
On December 28, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator talked on the telephone at Camp David at an unknown time between 9:10 pm and 9:41 pm. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 158-003 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Henry Kissinger discuss the international reaction to the U.S. bombing campaign in North Vietnam, specifically analyzing statements from Chou En-lai and concerns regarding Australian Prime Minister Gough Whitlam. They coordinate strategies for managing communications with various allied nations to ensure the administration maintains control over foreign policy messages. The two also resolve to keep the Australian leadership at a distance while managing tensions stemming from Whitlam's criticism of the U.S. military actions.
On February 20, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 7:22 pm and 7:30 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 043-126 of the White House Tapes.
On April 9, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Henry A. Kissinger met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 6:21 pm and 6:29 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 891-010 of the White House Tapes.
On May 1, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 11:36 pm and 11:38 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 045-127 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Alexander Haig met to discuss several pressing administrative and political matters, including the selection of an energy czar and the development of a potential 60-day economic price freeze to leverage Congressional action. They also addressed the inclusion of John Connally in White House operations and reviewed efforts to maintain message discipline within the State Department regarding nuclear war agreements and Vietnam negotiations. Additionally, the pair touched upon ongoing Watergate concerns, specifically the activities of William J. Casey and the status of internal files.