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Nixon Tapes on George P. Shultz
233 conversations · page 3 of 3 · frequently with Nixon, Bull, Shultz, Yates
President Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met to review the President's upcoming schedule, focusing on logistical arrangements for a Florida trip and various administrative appointments. They discussed the coordination of high-level meetings with officials such as George P. Shultz, as well as the management of media events and courtesy photo sessions. Nixon explicitly directed Bull to postpone decisions regarding a potential meeting with state legislators and confirmed his refusal to host a reception for the Organization of American States.
President Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull in the Oval Office to handle administrative tasks and manage the President's immediate agenda. During this brief encounter, they processed official papers and documents requiring signature. The meeting concluded with preparations for the President's subsequent appointment with George P. Shultz.
President Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull in the Oval Office to conduct routine administrative business regarding his daily schedule. During the brief interaction, the two reviewed various documents requiring the President’s signature and discussed arrangements for an upcoming meeting with Treasury Secretary George P. Shultz. The conversation concluded immediately following these logistical updates.
President Nixon initiates a request to the White House operator to place a telephone call to Treasury Secretary George P. Shultz. The brief exchange serves as a logistical bridge to connect the President with a key member of his cabinet. No substantive policy matters are discussed beyond the establishment of this communication.
President Nixon met with his aide, Stephen B. Bull, to coordinate his daily schedule and manage the distribution of news summaries and administrative materials. The discussion focused on confirming the timing of a meeting with George P. Shultz and determining which briefing materials were necessary for the day. Nixon ultimately decided to delay most administrative tasks until the following day, prioritizing his personal schedule and upcoming appointments.
President Nixon consulted with the White House operator to facilitate a telephone connection. The primary purpose of the brief interaction was to locate George P. Shultz. No substantive policy discussions occurred during this exchange.
President Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull to coordinate logistical details regarding the President's upcoming schedule. The discussion focused on organizing a meeting with Treasury Secretary George P. Shultz and arranging the personal schedule of White House valet Manolo Sanchez. No major policy decisions were reached, as the conversation served primarily as an administrative briefing on staff movements.
President Nixon initiates a call to the White House operator to be connected with Secretary of the Treasury George P. Shultz. This interaction serves as a brief procedural step to facilitate a direct conversation between the President and a key cabinet official. No further substantive discussion occurs during this short exchange beyond the request for the connection.
President Nixon and Stephen B. Bull reviewed the President’s upcoming schedule and logistics for his trip to California. The discussion focused on coordinating a visit with Norman Chandler, including health considerations relayed by Rose Mary Woods, and finalizing plans for a dinner honoring John Ford. Additionally, they addressed the timing and location for a meeting with George P. Shultz and state legislators.
President Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met to coordinate the President's upcoming schedule, specifically focusing on managing high-stakes meetings with key figures including John W. Dean III, George P. Shultz, and Henry E. Peterson. Nixon expressed a desire to limit his direct involvement in certain sessions while emphasizing the need for extended time with specific individuals. The discussion concluded with instructions regarding the logistics and staging of these meetings at the Executive Office Building.
President Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met to coordinate the scheduling of an upcoming address to the building trades unions. They discussed logistical delays and decided to adjust the departure time to accommodate a shift of approximately 15 minutes. The conversation focused on ensuring the President arrived appropriately for the event in coordination with George P. Shultz.
President Nixon instructed his aide, Stephen B. Bull, to postpone a scheduled meeting with Arthur F. Burns and George P. Shultz. The President cited urgent national security matters as the reason for his unavailability and limited the upcoming session with them to 30 minutes. This directive reflects the President's attempt to manage his schedule amidst the increasing pressures of the escalating Watergate scandal.
President Nixon directs the White House operator to place a telephone call to Secretary of the Treasury George P. Shultz. The conversation consists solely of the President initiating this administrative request to connect with his Cabinet official. This brief exchange serves as a logistical precursor to a subsequent substantive discussion between the two men.
President Nixon and Stephen B. Bull coordinate scheduling priorities for Treasury Secretary George Shultz to discuss the Economic Stabilization Act and an upcoming energy message. Nixon emphasizes the importance of managing the flow of visitors to the Oval Office while authorizing Shultz to proceed with a film clip appearance. The exchange serves as a brief logistical planning session to prepare the President for briefings on legislative and energy policy.
President Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull to coordinate his daily schedule and manage administrative priorities. The discussion centered on adjusting the meeting time for Representative William G. Bray and facilitating communication between the President and Treasury Secretary George P. Shultz regarding congressional matters. These logistical adjustments were part of the administration's ongoing efforts to maintain legislative momentum during the heightened political pressure of the Watergate era.
President Nixon met with his aide, Stephen B. Bull, to coordinate his upcoming schedule and handle administrative logistics. They reviewed plans for meetings regarding tax policy and economic stabilization with officials such as George P. Shultz and John T. Dunlop. Additionally, the pair discussed preparations for various events, including a reception for White House secretaries and legislative concerns involving Otto E. Passman.
President Nixon met with an unknown individual to coordinate the timing of upcoming congressional committee appearances and the review of related briefing materials. The discussion involved scheduling George P. Shultz for testimony and arranging for Richard A. Moore to be contacted while traveling to a wedding in Boston. These logistics were prioritized to ensure the administration's representatives were adequately prepared for their scheduled questioning.
President Nixon met with Stephen B. Bull and staff members, including Nellie L. Yates, to coordinate his daily schedule and manage administrative logistics. The conversation focused on upcoming cabinet meetings, the scheduling of various briefings, and the handling of departmental correspondence and materials. Throughout the meeting, the President attended to routine office matters, including securing specific writing supplies and briefly discussing personal grooming and appearances with staff.
President Nixon met with George P. Shultz in the Oval Office to coordinate the President's upcoming schedule. The discussion centered on logistics for an impending Labor-Management Advisory Committee meeting. No significant policy decisions were recorded during this brief administrative session.
President Nixon met with Stephen B. Bull to discuss logistical arrangements regarding his upcoming schedule, specifically coordinating meetings with George P. Shultz and travel via helicopter. The discussion centered on minimizing administrative inconveniences during the President's movements. Shortly after the discussion of these travel plans, the participants departed the Oval Office.
President Nixon met with George P. Shultz to discuss restructuring White House operations and restoring administrative legitimacy in the wake of the Watergate scandal. Shultz advocated for increased Cabinet involvement in personnel selection and suggested adopting a more transparent, civil-service-oriented model similar to the British system to improve congressional relations. Nixon tasked Shultz with preparing a memorandum outlining these proposed organizational changes, emphasizing the need to move beyond the departures of H.R. Haldeman and John Ehrlichman while maintaining effective government operations.
President Nixon reviews past instructions intended for H.R. Haldeman regarding George H.W. Bush by listening to previously recorded dictabelt tapes. He also consults with George P. Shultz to discuss ongoing difficulties concerning the Labor Management Committee and the composition of its membership. The pair evaluates international economic affairs and specific administrative memos to address current organizational challenges.
President Nixon and Stephen B. Bull reviewed the President's upcoming schedule to manage his time and prioritize meetings. They specifically coordinated the timing of a telephone conversation with George P. Shultz alongside the President's obligations to meet with various Congressmen. The brief discussion concluded with the President finalizing his afternoon agenda to accommodate these pressing administrative and legislative appointments.
President Nixon instructed the White House operator to place an outgoing telephone call to Secretary of the Treasury George P. Shultz. The conversation consisted solely of this administrative request to initiate contact. This brief exchange served as a precursor to a substantive discussion between the President and the Secretary.
President Nixon instructed the White House operator to have Secretary of the Treasury George P. Shultz return his call. The President emphasized that while the matter was not urgent, the conversation needed to occur before 1:30 p.m. This brief exchange served as a logistical coordination to facilitate direct communication between the two officials.
President Nixon initiates a brief telephone call to Secretary of the Treasury George P. Shultz through the White House operator. The conversation serves solely as a logistical request to establish a direct line of communication with the Secretary. No further policy discussions or substantive developments occur during this brief exchange.
President Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office to review and manage the President’s upcoming schedule. They specifically discussed a scheduling conflict regarding a meeting with Treasury Secretary George P. Shultz. Additionally, Bull confirmed the timeline for a June appearance before the Council of the Americas’ Board of Trustees.
President Nixon initiated a call through the White House operator to contact Secretary of the Treasury George P. Shultz. The conversation was purely administrative, serving as the bridge to connect the President with his Treasury Secretary for an upcoming discussion. No policy matters or substantive decisions were addressed during this brief exchange.
President Nixon met with an unidentified individual in the Oval Office to discuss administrative logistics. The conversation centered on a specific request involving George P. Shultz, specifically regarding the procurement or handling of Xeroxed materials. The meeting concluded with the visitor departing shortly before the taping session ended.
President Nixon and George P. Shultz met to discuss the urgent need to address economic instability, specifically rising inflation and public concern regarding economic confidence. The President tasked Shultz with convening a group of economic advisors—including Herbert Stein, Roy Ash, and others—to evaluate potential policy responses and determine if they would be politically and practically viable. Nixon emphasized his refusal to pursue any policy measures that he deemed a guaranteed failure, directing the team to rigorously assess whether a new initiative could genuinely restore confidence.
President Nixon held a brief, preliminary meeting in the Oval Office to coordinate the arrival of key economic advisors, including George P. Shultz, Roy L. Ash, John B. Connally, and Arthur F. Burns. The interaction focused on confirming the attendance of these officials for a subsequent gathering. The meeting concluded quickly as the President waited for the remainder of the group to assemble.
President Nixon instructed the White House operator to place a telephone call to Secretary of the Treasury George P. Shultz. The President explicitly requested that the operator avoid interrupting Shultz if he was currently at lunch, reflecting a desire to minimize disruption to the Secretary's schedule. This routine administrative request served as a preparatory step for an impending discussion between the President and his Treasury Secretary.
Secretary of Labor James D. Hodgson and Secretary of the Treasury George P. Shultz hosted an unidentified White House tour group in the Cabinet Room. The event served as a public outreach or informational session for visitors to the executive residence. No substantive policy discussions or administrative decisions were recorded, as the encounter was limited to an informal gathering with the guests.