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Nixon Tapes on Guest list management
21 conversations · frequently with Nixon, Woods, Butterfield, Bull
President Nixon met with Mark I. Goode to discuss the logistical planning and personnel requirements for an upcoming reception for the diplomatic corps. The conversation centered on establishing strict protocols and managing the guest list, which included considerations for staff, William P. Rogers, various members of Congress, and White House communications aides. No definitive policy decisions were recorded, though Nixon emphasized the necessity of implementing a hard rule regarding event management.
President Nixon and his daughter, Tricia Nixon Cox, consult on the guest list for an upcoming event, likely related to Tricia's wedding festivities. They discuss the inclusion of various media figures and journalists, weighing the attendance of individuals from organizations like the Chicago Tribune and the Columbus Dispatch. The President provides guidance on how to manage specific invitees and suggests appropriate protocol for handling sensitive guests.
President Nixon and his personal secretary, Rose Mary Woods, discussed administrative details regarding White House social scheduling and guest list management. The conversation focused on inviting Lowell Watham, acknowledging Frank McCarthy, and organizing an upcoming dinner featuring Pat Nixon, Patrick and Shelley Buchanan, Raymond Price, and William Safire. Nixon instructed Woods to consult with the First Lady regarding these specific guest invitations and seating arrangements.
President Nixon met with Alexander Butterfield and H.R. Haldeman to handle administrative tasks, including the signing of a photograph for John R. Brown, III. The group primarily focused on planning a forthcoming White House dinner for Nobusuke Kishi, specifically debating guest list capacity in the family dining room. Nixon ultimately directed that the guest list be reduced to ensure a more intimate setting and instructed his staff to finalize the invitees for the Japanese delegation.
President Nixon and Rose Mary Woods discuss the guest list and planning for an upcoming state dinner honoring Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. The conversation focuses on streamlining the invitee list, specifically regarding officials from the State Department, military representatives, and cabinet members like Elliot Richardson. Nixon emphasizes limiting the number of attendees to avoid unnecessary complications while managing the social protocol for the event.
President Nixon and Rose Mary Woods discussed the arrangements for First Lady Pat Nixon’s attendance at an upcoming funeral and planned for the President’s scheduled NBC filming the following day. The majority of the conversation focused on finalizing the guest list and seating capacity for a White House dinner featuring international monetary discussions, specifically resolving conflicts regarding the inclusion of George Shultz and the removal of Peter Flanigan or Dr. Edward David. Nixon directed Woods to prioritize Shultz due to his role in economic negotiations and instructed her to handle the diplomatic adjustment of the guest list.
President Nixon and Alexander P. Butterfield met to coordinate logistics for an upcoming White House dinner and manage the President's schedule. The discussion focused on reviewing the guest list, which included prominent figures such as W. Averell Harriman and Nelson A. Rockefeller, and ensuring specific individuals like Ron Paul were accommodated. Nixon also requested an additional photograph session with Sergeant Davis to conclude his daily activities.
President Nixon and Rose Mary Woods confer to finalize the guest list for an upcoming White House dinner honoring DeWitt and Lila Wallace. The discussion focuses on balancing the attendance of high-profile political figures, such as the Mitchells and various cabinet members, with the logistical challenge of filling remaining tables. Nixon and Woods deliberate on potential last-minute additions to ensure the event's social success and political utility.
President Nixon and his personal secretary, Rose Mary Woods, discuss the guest list for an upcoming dinner hosted by DeWitt and Lila Acheson Wallace. They coordinate final invitations for administration officials and their spouses, including the Secretary of State, while balancing the attendance numbers. Nixon specifically suggests inviting Henry Kissinger to increase the event's prestige, prompting Woods to facilitate the invitation following Kissinger's briefing with POW wives.
President Nixon and his personal secretary, Rose Mary Woods, reviewed the guest list and logistical arrangements for an upcoming state dinner honoring Turkish Prime Minister Nihat Erim. The discussion focused on confirming attendance for various prominent figures, including Max M. Fisher and Del E. Webb, while addressing potential issues regarding missing invitations. The pair specifically noted the delivery status of an invitation intended for O.J. Simpson and evaluated the influence of various contributors on the guest selection process.
President Nixon and Alexander P. Butterfield met to coordinate upcoming administrative logistics, including the President's schedule and official social obligations. They reviewed guest lists for formal dinners honoring Sir Alec Douglas-Home and Andrei Gromyko, ensuring appropriate attendance and political representation. Additionally, the President provided instructions regarding the distribution, inscription, and handling of photographs taken during a recent meeting at John B. Connally’s ranch.
President Nixon and Alexander P. Butterfield met to coordinate the logistics and guest list for an upcoming Cabinet dinner. They discussed the specific number of White House assistants and other officials to include while ensuring the venue remained comfortable for the attendees. Nixon requested a final head count and instructed Butterfield to consult with H.R. Haldeman to finalize the seating arrangements and potential additions.
President Nixon consulted with Alexander P. Butterfield to clarify why John B. Connally and Melvin R. Laird were absent from an upcoming White House dinner. Butterfield was unable to provide a specific reason for Connally’s absence or his current whereabouts. The brief exchange highlights the President's personal attention to guest list management and the logistical uncertainty surrounding the attendance of key political figures.
President Nixon met with Stephen B. Bull to provide specific instructions regarding the guest list for an upcoming social event at the White House. The President directed that the usual attendees from the press, specifically women reporters, be excluded except for wire service representatives. Nixon further instructed Bull to coordinate with Ronald Ziegler to ensure new members of Congress and their wives were included on the guest list.
President Nixon met with his personal secretary, Rose Mary Woods, and assistant Stephen B. Bull to coordinate administrative tasks and social planning. The discussion focused on managing the President's personal correspondence with celebrity acquaintances like Jane Wyman, delegating the handling of incoming telephone calls, and finalizing the guest list for an upcoming state dinner for King Hussein of Jordan. Nixon emphasized the need for a more structured approach to managing his communications to ensure effective engagement with his contacts.
President Nixon and Secretary of State William P. Rogers discuss the guest list and scheduling logistics for an upcoming state dinner honoring King Hussein of Jordan. The dialogue focuses on clarifying potential timing conflicts and verifying that controversial or inappropriate invitees are excluded from the event. The conversation concludes with a consensus that the proposed scheduling concerns are likely unfounded.
President Nixon met with his personal secretary, Rose Mary Woods, and an unidentified individual to coordinate administrative tasks and White House social functions. The discussion focused on managing guest lists for upcoming state dinners—specifically for Italian Prime Minister Giulio Andreotti and potential events for Leonid Brezhnev—while balancing the inclusion of key political contributors and various ethnic groups. Additionally, Nixon addressed scheduling matters, personal correspondence, and the importance of securing high-quality entertainment for these high-profile social events.
President Nixon, H. R. Haldeman, and Rose Mary Woods met to conduct an extensive review of White House social planning, focusing on guest list management for state dinners, church services, and stag dinners. The President provided specific guidance on balancing invitations between political supporters, Cabinet officials, and Congressional members, while stressing the importance of maintaining an appropriate atmosphere and limiting guest list size. Significant developments included decisions regarding upcoming events for South Vietnamese President Nguyen Van Thieu, the handling of sensitive guest selections for judicial and diplomatic receptions, and directives to improve the technical execution of entertainment at White House functions.
First Lady Pat Nixon and Lucy Winchester discussed the planning of an informal tea at the White House to honor Victoria Tolbert, wife of the President of Liberia. They reviewed a list of potential attendees, specifically aiming to balance the guest list with prominent American women and administration figures to avoid the appearance of a one-sided event. During the conversation, Nixon decided to remove Nikki Giovanni from the invitation list and directed Winchester to expedite the invitations via staff members.
President Nixon met with his personal aide Stephen B. Bull to address administrative matters involving Rose Mary Woods. The discussion focused on the management of a guest list and the handling of a presidential receipt. The interaction served as a brief briefing to ensure proper documentation of these specific items.
President Nixon met with unidentified individuals in the Oval Office to discuss administrative logistics and the coordination of guests for an upcoming event, possibly a state dinner. The conversation involved reviewing attendee lists and procedural matters regarding the distribution of documents or invitation sections. The participants briefly touched upon personal matters and logistical arrangements before concluding the meeting.