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President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman met briefly in the Old Executive Office Building to coordinate their schedules. The discussion focused on managing the President's upcoming commitments and logistical planning. An unidentified individual briefly joined the pair before the meeting concluded.
On October 7, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 10:24 am and 10:32 am. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 285-014 of the White House Tapes.
On October 7, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 5:50 pm and 8:11 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 011-004 of the White House Tapes.
On October 7, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 8:58 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 011-010 of the White House Tapes.
On October 7, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 8:58 pm and 9:03 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 011-011 of the White House Tapes.
On October 7, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 8:58 pm and 9:03 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 011-013 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman met to review the President's upcoming schedule and coordinate logistics for the administration's historic trip to the People's Republic of China. The discussion focused on managing media coverage and ensuring effective communication regarding the delegation's secret service and support staff requirements. Nixon emphasized the necessity of prioritizing the China summit, tasking Haldeman with ensuring that preparations—particularly regarding press strategy—were executed precisely to maximize favorable visibility.
On October 12, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 2:26 pm and 2:34 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 588-020 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman discussed logistics for the upcoming presidential visit to the People's Republic of China, specifically focusing on itinerary length and the potential removal of extra city stops to streamline Secret Service and communications requirements. The two also addressed strategy regarding the United Nations vote on Taiwan, aiming to manage congressional pressure while maintaining the administration's foreign policy objectives. Additionally, they touched upon minor administrative matters, including the President's potential attendance at Dean Acheson’s funeral and communication strategies for ambassadors.
H. R. Haldeman coordinated a meeting between President Nixon and Secretary of the Treasury John B. Connally. Through discussions with White House staff and Connally's secretary, Rose, Haldeman confirmed the President's availability. The participants established that Connally should proceed to the Executive Office Building to meet with the President once his current engagement concluded.
President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman met to coordinate administrative logistics, including locating a misplaced Central Intelligence Agency briefing book possibly held by Henry Kissinger. The pair also reviewed upcoming scheduling matters regarding Donald Kendall and clarified communication protocols involving John Ehrlichman. These discussions served to ensure that key internal intelligence documents and scheduling arrangements were properly organized for the President’s agenda.
President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman engaged in an extensive discussion regarding the logistical and symbolic challenges of managing the President's upcoming state visits to China and Russia. The conversation focused on balancing the desire for positive public optics—such as large crowds—with the diplomatic necessity of not appearing as a captive of foreign governments. Nixon emphasized the importance of maintaining control over his itinerary and messaging, particularly regarding the potential inclusion of First Lady Pat Nixon, to ensure these high-stakes diplomatic missions aligned with American foreign policy interests.
President Nixon and his daughter, Tricia Nixon Cox, discussed the logistics and political implications of Tricia and Edward F. Cox attending Senator Edward Brooke’s birthday party. The conversation focused on the strategic benefits of the couple's appearance at the event, incorporating advice from H.R. Haldeman regarding how their attendance could reflect positively on the President. The participants weighed the importance of the social engagement as a means of demonstrating political support for the administration.
On October 18, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 5:40 pm and 5:54 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 011-120 of the White House Tapes.
On October 18, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 5:40 pm and 5:54 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 011-121 of the White House Tapes.
On October 18, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 5:45 pm and 5:54 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 291-020 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and H.R. Haldeman discuss the potential judicial appointment of an individual referred to as 'Buster.' The dialogue centers on the strategic handling of Chief Justice Warren Burger regarding the candidate's professional qualifications and his standing with the American Bar Association. The participants evaluate whether Burger would approve the nomination if confronted directly about the candidate's credentials.
President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman analyze recent presidential approval polling data from Louis Harris, George Gallup, and Albert Sindlinger to assess the political climate. They focus on the timing of survey methodologies, specifically noting that current Gallup figures were collected prior to the announcement of the upcoming Soviet Union summit. The discussion reflects a desire to understand the lag in public opinion trends and the influence of media coverage on presidential support ratings.
President Nixon and H.R. Haldeman discuss the vetting of personnel and potential political appointees within the administration. The conversation focuses on identifying specific individuals involved in recent internal conflicts, specifically mentioning legal professionals and figures like James Mann. They aim to assess the loyalty and backgrounds of these individuals to manage ongoing administrative challenges.
On October 20, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 6:08 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 012-020 of the White House Tapes.
On October 20, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building from 6:08 pm to 6:09 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 282-036 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman coordinated the logistics and communications strategy for the President's upcoming public announcement regarding his Supreme Court nominees. They discussed the involvement of various staff members, including Richard A. Moore and John Mitchell, and weighed concerns regarding public perception, the American Bar Association, and the impact of the announcement on the stock market. Additionally, the pair touched upon social matters involving the Kennedy family and potential press coverage of White House events, as well as the President’s upcoming schedule.
President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman met to coordinate White House administrative matters and media strategy. The discussion touched upon the scheduling of the President, interactions with the Attorney General, and potential outreach involving the American Bar Association. The two assessed the status of ongoing preparations to ensure that current executive initiatives remained on track.
President Nixon met with H. R. Haldeman and Ronald Ziegler to coordinate the public relations strategy and press messaging regarding his forthcoming Supreme Court nominations. The discussion focused on managing the American Bar Association’s (ABA) role and its reported leaks regarding potential candidates like Mildred L. Lillie and Herschel H. Friday. Nixon explicitly instructed Ziegler to maintain a position of ignorance regarding the specific nominees during press briefings and emphasized that Richard A. Moore should handle the primary communication strategy for the announcement.
President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman met to coordinate specific research data for an upcoming presidential address. The discussion centered on compiling statistics regarding the years of active law practice for various Supreme Court Justices. Haldeman received instructions to formalize this data to support the content of the President’s speech.
President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman met to coordinate the logistics and timing of a forthcoming presidential speech. The discussion focused on establishing the necessary lead time for the address, with specific reference to notifying Senator Jacob K. Javits. The brief exchange served to finalize the scheduling parameters for the President's public communications strategy.
President Nixon, Rose Mary Woods, and Marjorie P. Acker collaborated on the final editing and structural revisions of a speech concerning upcoming Supreme Court nominations. The President consulted with H. R. Haldeman throughout the process to refine specific content, including references to Chief Justice John Marshall. The session concluded with final instructions regarding the document's pagination and formatting to ensure the speech was prepared for delivery.
On October 21, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 5:43 pm and 5:50 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 281-053 of the White House Tapes.
On October 21, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 9:21 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 012-070 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman met to review scheduling matters, including preparations for the President’s upcoming trip to the People's Republic of China and a meeting with John Connally. The discussion focused on the logistics of the China delegation, specifically regarding staff appointments, press representation, and the President's personal approval of all personnel traveling with the First Lady. Nixon emphasized his desire to keep the entourage minimal, avoid unnecessary backgrounders with the press, and maintain a disciplined schedule during the visit.
On October 26, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 7:52 pm and 8:01 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 013-017 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull to coordinate the scheduling of a private meeting involving H.R. Haldeman. Nixon directed Bull to arrange for an individual named Bob Hogan to briefly step away from his desk to facilitate the encounter. The discussion focused on managing the President's afternoon appointments and maintaining discretion regarding these movements.
President Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull to coordinate upcoming appointments and manage the flow of visitors to the Oval Office. The primary focus of the discussion was the scheduling of meetings involving Henry A. Kissinger and H.R. Haldeman. Nixon directed Bull to prioritize these arrivals and ensure their presence for a designated three o'clock session.
On October 31, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 5:28 pm and 5:30 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 013-048 of the White House Tapes.
On November 4, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Alexander P. Butterfield met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 4:50 pm and 4:54 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 614-016 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman met to review the guest list and preparations for an upcoming White House dinner for Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. Nixon expressed frustration with the inclusion of certain activist and State Department-recommended guests, ordering a more exclusive list that prioritized political allies and restricted White House staff attendance. Additionally, they discussed strategies for disseminating the President's welcoming remarks to ensure they were framed correctly in the press.
On November 4, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 7:13 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 013-129 of the White House Tapes.
On November 4, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 7:13 pm and 7:15 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 013-130 of the White House Tapes.
On November 4, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 7:36 pm and 7:37 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 013-139 of the White House Tapes.
On November 5, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 7:35 am and 7:50 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 615-003 of the White House Tapes.
On November 9, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 8:45 am and 9:45 am. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 300-022 of the White House Tapes.
On November 10, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 8:25 pm and 8:27 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 014-030 of the White House Tapes.
On November 11, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 11:24 am and 11:29 am. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 298-004 of the White House Tapes.
H. R. Haldeman contacts the White House operator to place a call to Press Secretary Ronald L. Ziegler. The operator informs Haldeman that Ziegler is unavailable due to an ongoing press briefing. Consequently, the call is not completed, and no further administrative action is taken during this brief exchange.
President Nixon and First Lady Pat Nixon discussed the vetting of potential political appointees recommended by Jeremiah Milbank. The conversation focused on the suitability of Robert Dunlop and Bernard J. Lasker for upcoming delegation assignments, with specific concerns regarding financial arrangements and family accompaniment. The President directed that all relevant documentation be forwarded to H.R. Haldeman to finalize the review process.
President Nixon directs H. R. Haldeman to ensure Alexander Butterfield notifies Cabinet officers regarding an imminent announcement before it becomes public. The President also expresses frustration over external lobbying of the First Lady regarding delegation appointments, specifically mentioning Bernard Lasker and Robert Dunlop. To exert greater control over these selections and bypass State Department influence, Nixon orders Haldeman and Rose Mary Woods to personally vet all future delegation members.
President Nixon directed H. R. Haldeman to ensure that cabinet officers are briefed regarding an upcoming announcement and to oversee the composition of official delegations. Expressing frustration with State Department-led appointments, Nixon instructed Haldeman to personally vet future delegation members in coordination with secretary Rose Mary Woods to ensure political efficacy. This directive aimed to centralize control over executive appointments and bypass traditional bureaucratic influence.
On November 11, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 7:13 pm and 7:15 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 014-066 of the White House Tapes.
On November 11, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, White House operator, and H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 7:13 pm and 7:15 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 014-067 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman met to review scheduling matters, address administrative frustrations, and discuss the public relations strategy for the White House. They evaluated the President's upcoming schedule, including a potential appearance at the AFL-CIO convention and the handling of congressional relations through birthday calls. Additionally, the conversation touched on personnel shifts within the Council of Economic Advisors and the strategic management of media coverage for Julie Nixon Eisenhower.
On November 15, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Alexander P. Butterfield met in the Oval Office of the White House from 11:04 am to 11:05 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 618-017 of the White House Tapes.
On November 17, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 2:50 pm and 2:53 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 293-008 of the White House Tapes.
H. R. Haldeman coordinates with the White House operator to locate and establish contact with General James D. “Don” Hughes. After confirming that Hughes is currently at Andrews Air Force Base, Haldeman confers with President Nixon regarding the logistics of the call. The discussion centers on the immediate need to reach Hughes for an unspecified purpose.
On November 17, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 5:44 pm and 7:14 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 015-005 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman coordinate efforts to locate AFL-CIO President George Meany for an urgent meeting. Haldeman secures a standby aircraft to maintain the flexibility of traveling to Florida either that evening or the following morning. They decide to wait thirty minutes to see if Meany can be reached before finalizing departure plans.
President Richard M. Nixon and H.R. Haldeman met briefly in the Old Executive Office Building for a discussion that remains officially unrecorded or unintelligible in the provided transcript. The extremely short duration of the meeting suggests a quick administrative exchange or the relaying of urgent logistical information. No substantive policy decisions or action items can be verified from the available documentation.
President Nixon and H.R. Haldeman discussed a wide range of administrative, legislative, and scheduling matters, including the President's upcoming travel, speech revisions for the AFL-CIO convention, and the confirmation of Earl Butz. They reviewed the status of Supreme Court nominees and potential Congressional hurdles, such as the Mansfield Amendment and various tax-related legislation. Later, Henry Kissinger joined the meeting to coordinate on foreign policy announcements, specifically regarding the President's trip to the People's Republic of China, and to plan meetings with various world leaders.
Donald Rumsfeld instructs his staffer, Lee, to draft a recommendation for H.R. Haldeman or Dwight Chapin regarding a potential presidential appearance at a meeting of influential Midwest business and financial leaders. Rumsfeld emphasizes that a brief drop-by at the Roosevelt Room or the Old Executive Office Building would be a low-effort way to bolster political support for the administration's economic agenda. The task is to be finalized under the signature of Richard Cheney to facilitate the scheduling request.
On November 18, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 5:55 pm and 7:16 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 015-049 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman discuss frustrations regarding press coverage of Nixon's recent trip to Florida and his perceived abrupt departure from the AFL-CIO convention. Nixon expresses annoyance that the press operated under the assumption he would stay through the weekend, leading to speculative reporting about his motivations. He instructs Haldeman to ensure that future travel schedules are never explicitly confirmed to the press, aiming to maintain maximum flexibility for his movements and prevent reporters from making personal arrangements based on his presence.
President Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull to finalize logistical arrangements regarding his upcoming departure for Camp David. The discussion covered coordination of H.R. Haldeman’s schedule, the management of a private White House tour, and the handling of press photography. The brief consultation ensured that security and scheduling protocols for the presidential transition to the retreat were firmly established.
President Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull to dictate a memorandum directed to Charles W. Colson concerning Rose Mary Woods and Marjorie P. Acker. Additionally, the pair reviewed the President's upcoming schedule and discussed the appointments of H.R. Haldeman. This brief administrative meeting served to coordinate staff communications and manage executive time management.
President Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull to review administrative and scheduling matters. The discussion focused primarily on the scheduling of Donald H. Rumsfeld, with H. R. Haldeman referenced as a point of contact. Additionally, the pair addressed concerns regarding the press coverage surrounding the President's children.
President Nixon and Stephen B. Bull discussed public relations strategies for an upcoming event. The primary focus was on arranging a press conference involving Julie Nixon Eisenhower and Rose Mary Woods to publicize Julie's idea about photographing White House furnishings. Nixon instructed Bull to coordinate with David N. Parker, Donald H. Rumsfeld, and H.R. Haldeman, with Rumsfeld tasked to call the President after checking with Haldeman.
On November 22, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 4:26 pm and 4:31 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 015-101 of the White House Tapes.
On November 22, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 4:26 pm and 4:31 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 015-103 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman briefly discuss the necessity of Treasury Secretary John Connally's involvement in an ongoing matter. Nixon expresses his intent to intervene in the situation and instructs Haldeman to provide a comprehensive briefing later that evening. The exchange highlights the President's desire to manage the process personally while seeking counsel to prepare for upcoming decisions.
On November 23, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 1:18 pm and 1:25 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 623-010 of the White House Tapes.
On November 23, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 1:18 pm and 1:25 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 623-011 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with Robert H. Taylor to discuss logistical arrangements for an upcoming trip on Air Force One. Nixon invited Taylor’s wife and daughter to accompany them on the flight and addressed the seating preferences for the guests. The brief discussion served to coordinate the travel plans and ensure the comfort of the Taylor family during the flight.
On November 23, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 7:19 pm and 7:20 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 015-130 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with Stephen B. Bull and H. R. Haldeman to coordinate logistics for an upcoming event, referred to as the 'pipeline party.' The participants discussed press arrangements and scheduling concerns, including adjustments to lighting and power setups for the appearance. The brief exchange focused primarily on managing the President's public interactions and ensuring technical readiness for his scheduled departure.
President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman met to discuss office space configurations and administrative logistics at both the San Clemente estate and the West Wing of the White House. The President expressed frustration with current reception arrangements, specifically criticizing the lack of appropriate waiting areas for guests and the cluttered, "cubbyhole"-like conditions for staff such as Stephen Bull. They explored design alternatives, including relocating staff and modifying the Roosevelt and Cabinet rooms, to improve functionality, professional appearance, and access control within the White House.
President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman met to review and refine the President's upcoming schedule for late 1971 through early 1972. They discussed the necessity of coordinating the President's availability with the legislative calendar to ensure effective engagement with Congress. Ultimately, they reached a consensus to prioritize the congressional schedule, committing the President to remain in Washington until legislative business reached a critical stage.
On November 29, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Manolo Sanchez met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 5:39 pm and 5:43 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 306-011 of the White House Tapes.
On November 29, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 5:39 pm and 5:43 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 306-012 of the White House Tapes.
On December 1, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 8:13 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 015-184 of the White House Tapes.
On December 1, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 8:13 pm and 8:15 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 015-185 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman coordinated the President's upcoming travel schedule, specifically weighing potential trips to Florida and Camp David while considering press logistics and weather reports from Charles "Bebe" Rebozo. The conversation also addressed the status of a speech on economic policy and Phase II wage-price controls, including the involvement of John D. Ehrlichman in drafting. Furthermore, the two discussed legislative coordination with Clark MacGregor regarding the status of pending tax legislation.
On December 2, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 9:31 am and 9:32 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 015-194 of the White House Tapes.
On December 8, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 12:34 pm and 2:15 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 307-001 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and H.R. Haldeman discuss administrative scheduling and coordination regarding key staff members and political figures, including John Ehrlichman, George Shultz, and Charles Colson. The discussion focuses on managing upcoming meetings and addressing recent developments concerning United Nations activities involving George H.W. Bush. Additionally, the President reviews logistical matters, including a potential conversation with John W. McCormack, to streamline executive operations.
President Nixon and his personal secretary, Rose Mary Woods, discuss the logistical and public relations challenges surrounding the scheduling of television appearances for Julie Nixon Eisenhower. The President expresses frustration with the inadequate planning currently being handled by staff and directs Woods to coordinate with Bob Haldeman to ensure the proposed Christmas-themed program moves forward effectively. They agree that positive media exposure featuring Julie is essential for the administration's public image and conclude that stronger oversight is required to regain control over the scheduling process.
On December 10, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 5:20 pm and 7:53 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 016-087 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with H.R. Haldeman and John Ehrlichman to discuss a serious security breach involving a yeoman who leaked classified information to columnist Jack Anderson. The participants addressed the existence of an unauthorized channel between the National Security Council staff and the Joint Chiefs of Staff, which allowed for the improper dissemination of internal decision-making documents. Nixon directed his staff to shut down this channel and strategy was discussed regarding how to handle the leaker and potentially confront Anderson, while carefully avoiding direct involvement from Henry Kissinger in the ongoing investigation.
President Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull in the Old Executive Office Building to coordinate his professional schedule. The discussion focused on organizing upcoming meetings with John N. Mitchell and H.R. Haldeman. Bull was tasked with finalizing these arrangements to ensure the President's calendar remained aligned with his priorities.
On December 24, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 3:09 pm and 3:12 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 017-017 of the White House Tapes.
On December 24, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 9:35 pm and 11:17 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 017-054 of the White House Tapes.
On January 1, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 11:54 am and 2:42 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 017-126 of the White House Tapes.
On January 1, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 11:54 am and 2:42 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 017-128 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 10:34 am and 12:12 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 017-138 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman met briefly in the Old Executive Office Building to discuss administrative or political matters. While specific details remain restricted due to a withdrawn item, the discussion represents a routine engagement between the President and his Chief of Staff regarding White House operations. No substantive policy shifts or major decisions were finalized during this short interaction.
On January 2, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 12:48 pm and 3:30 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 017-143 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 3:50 pm and 3:58 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 017-147 of the White House Tapes.
On January 2, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 11:12 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 017-155 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman met to coordinate the daily agenda, including upcoming staff meetings and private appointments. During the exchange, the discussion briefly devolved into an incoherent, repetitive verbal confrontation between the participants regarding the truthfulness of statements. No substantive policy decisions or actionable directives were established during this brief interaction.
President Nixon and Deputy Press Secretary Gerald L. Warren coordinated the public announcement of the upcoming State of the Union address. Nixon confirmed the date of January 20th at noon but deferred to H.R. Haldeman’s instruction to delay the release while ongoing congressional relations work was finalized. The President authorized Warren to proceed with the announcement once those internal preparations were completed.
President Nixon and Reverend Billy Graham discussed the logistical arrangements and appropriate diplomatic protocol for an upcoming visit by Liberian President William R. Tolbert, Jr. Nixon expressed concerns about the timing and scale of the visit, ultimately deciding against a full state visit due to heavy administrative commitments. The two also briefly touched upon a recent positive article concerning Graham’s travels as highlighted by H.R. Haldeman.
President Nixon met with Alexander P. Butterfield to review administrative materials requiring presidential signature and to discuss the current whereabouts and activities of H.R. Haldeman. The two also addressed the status of John N. Mitchell, with Butterfield providing his personal perspective on the matter. The meeting concluded with Butterfield departing the Oval Office after finalizing these routine staff and scheduling updates.
On January 13, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 10:10 am and 10:12 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 647-001 of the White House Tapes.