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On June 27, 1972, 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 3:32 pm and 3:35 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 344-031 of the White House Tapes.
On June 28, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman talked on the telephone from 3:34 pm to 3:35 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 026-049 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and H.R. Haldeman discuss the President's schedule, including his potential plans to travel to Camp David for the evening. The brief exchange touches on the efficiency of handling tasks via telephone and coordinating the President's availability. No major policy decisions are recorded, as the conversation focuses primarily on logistics and workflow management.
President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman met to discuss the specific handling and physical presentation of sensitive documents. Nixon issued explicit instructions to avoid sealing the materials, emphasizing that they should be hand-delivered. This exchange highlights the administration's cautious and unconventional approach to managing internal communications during this period.
H.R. Haldeman initiated a telephone call, first speaking with the White House operator to request a connection to Charles W. Colson. After the operator connected them, Haldeman and Colson briefly spoke, though the substance of their conversation is unintelligible.
On June 29, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator talked on the telephone at Camp David at an unknown time between 11:18 am and 12:57 pm. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 135-003 of the White House Tapes.
On June 29, 1972, 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 2:35 pm and 2:40 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 345-009 of the White House Tapes.
H. R. Haldeman and John D. Ehrlichman consulted via telephone to discuss the political fallout from the President’s recent press conference. The pair also assessed the current status of an ongoing vote in the House of Representatives. This dialogue served as a strategic check-in regarding legislative developments and the administration's public messaging following recent media exposure.
President Nixon met with his personal valet, Manolo Sanchez, in the Old Executive Office Building to discuss the President's upcoming schedule. The brief interaction also involved H.R. Haldeman, who participated in the planning of the President's agenda. No significant policy decisions were recorded during this brief administrative exchange.
President Nixon met briefly with Beverly J. Kaye to discuss her California lodging arrangements before consulting with Alexander P. Butterfield on official administrative matters. The discussion covered a status report on the Vietnam War and logistical planning for providing presidential transportation to Governor George C. Wallace for his travel to the Democratic National Convention. Nixon explicitly prioritized coordinating these travel arrangements through H. R. Haldeman while factoring in Wallace’s current health status.
On July 1, 1972, H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 12:16 pm and 1:02 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 026-040 of the White House Tapes.
On July 20, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Alexander P. Butterfield met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 10:38 am and 10:59 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 748-005 of the White House Tapes.
On July 20, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Henry A. Kissinger met in the Oval Office of the White House at 12:03 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 748-008 of the White House Tapes.
On July 20, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman talked on the telephone from 2:44 pm to 2:45 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 027-023 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with H.R. Haldeman, Charles Colson, and Henry Kissinger to discuss sensitive political and national security matters, specifically the ongoing Watergate investigation and Vietnam peace negotiations. The group reviewed the potential for indictments involving Jeb Stuart Magruder and examined the strategic handling of federal investigations to protect the White House from entanglement. Additionally, the President and Kissinger discussed managing domestic opposition to the war, coordinating press strategy, and preparing for an upcoming meeting with congressional leaders regarding Vietnam.
On July 21, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 11:39 pm and 11:43 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 749-004 of the White House Tapes.
On July 22, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator talked on the telephone at Camp David at an unknown time between 2:44 pm and 2:46 pm. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 136-010 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon contacted H. R. Haldeman at Camp David to discuss the day's leisure activities and local weather conditions. The two men compared the extreme heat in Washington, D.C., with the relatively more comfortable environment at the retreat. They concluded the call by coordinating a brief, informal meeting to address pending administrative matters.
President Nixon and H.R. Haldeman met at the Aspen Lodge at Camp David to briefly discuss their schedules and coordinate a time for a formal briefing. The exchange served as a casual logistical check-in to arrange a follow-up meeting later that day. No substantive policy matters were addressed during this short, introductory dialogue.
On July 23, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator talked on the telephone at Camp David at an unknown time between 12:25 pm and 12:26 pm. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 136-022 of the White House Tapes.
On July 23, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator talked on the telephone at Camp David at an unknown time between 1:40 pm and 2:01 pm. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 136-025 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and H.R. Haldeman reviewed the President’s upcoming schedule, focusing on facilitating direct lines of communication with John B. Connally and managing various White House staff members. They discussed logistics for an upcoming meeting with Connally, the coordination of Raymond K. Price’s speechwriting staff, and arrangements for a photograph opportunity involving drug enforcement officials. Stephen B. Bull joined the discussion to finalize the scheduling and press arrangements for these briefings.
President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman held a brief meeting in the Old Executive Office Building to discuss administrative or political matters. While specific details remain obscured by redactions, the exchange serves as a record of high-level communication between the President and his Chief of Staff. No clear policy outcomes are discernible from the available transcript fragments.
President Nixon spoke with San Leandro Mayor Jack D. Maltester to discuss the political momentum surrounding revenue sharing legislation following a productive meeting with local government officials. The two discussed the nonpartisan nature of local politics in California and the lack of enthusiasm among Democrats for opposing programs. They concluded the call by arranging for Maltester to meet with Bob Haldeman to schedule a photo opportunity for the presentation of a Bicentennial medallion to the President.
On July 25, 1972, H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman, White House operator, and President Richard M. Nixon talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 5:40 pm and 5:45 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 027-058 of the White House Tapes.
H. R. Haldeman directed the White House operator to locate Clark MacGregor for an urgent discussion. The operator informed Haldeman that MacGregor was traveling through Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York. Haldeman insisted that the operator track MacGregor down to establish contact despite his active campaign schedule.
On July 25, 1972, H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman, White House operator, and President Richard M. Nixon talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 5:41 pm and 5:45 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 027-060 of the White House Tapes.
On July 25, 1972, the White House operator and H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 5:41 pm and 5:45 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 027-061 of the White House Tapes.
H. R. Haldeman coordinated with Vice President Spiro Agnew to establish a unified White House stance regarding the news of Senator Thomas Eagleton’s health issues. The President issued explicit instructions for all campaign associates, including Robert Dole and Clark MacGregor, to refrain from making any public comments on the matter. Haldeman confirmed that the administration would avoid involvement, allowing the Democratic campaign to manage the emerging crisis independently.
On July 26, 1972, 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 8:06 am and 9:01 am. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 350-031 of the White House Tapes.
This recorded session includes a substantive meeting between President Nixon, H.R. Haldeman, Ronald Ziegler, and others regarding the 1972 presidential campaign and potential political messaging. Key discussions focused on the health of Democratic vice-presidential nominee Thomas Eagleton, the Republican response strategy, and assessments of Cabinet members like George Shultz. Following this, the President held a ceremonial meeting that included photographs, the display of White House state gifts, and casual conversation with visitors.
On July 26, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman talked on the telephone from 5:42 pm to 5:48 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 027-093 of the White House Tapes.
On July 27, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman talked on the telephone from 12:41 pm to 12:47 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 028-001 of the White House Tapes.
President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator talked on the telephone at Camp David on an unknown date, sometime between 8:29 pm on July 28, 1972 and 9:54 am on July 29, 1972. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 138-002 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with H.R. Haldeman at Camp David to dictate a political memorandum and provide specific instructions regarding its limited distribution. The President emphasized that the document was restricted to a single file copy and was not to be shared further. The meeting was briefly interrupted by an unknown individual requesting newspapers before the President resumed his administrative tasks.
On July 30, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator talked on the telephone at Camp David at an unknown time between 1:00 pm and 1:06 pm. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 138-009 of the White House Tapes.
On July 31, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman talked on the telephone from 9:51 pm to 9:57 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 028-020 of the White House Tapes.
On July 31, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman met in the Oval Office of the White House from 9:51 pm to 9:57 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 757-013 of the White House Tapes.
On July 31, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Patrick J. Buchanan talked on the telephone from 10:26 pm to 10:31 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 028-022 of the White House Tapes.
On August 1, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 10:31 am and 10:33 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 758-008 of the White House Tapes.
On August 1, 1972, H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 10:34 am and 11:03 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 028-028 of the White House Tapes.
On August 1, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 5:17 pm and 5:20 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 758-018 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with Stephen B. Bull and Alexander P. Butterfield to review his upcoming schedule and the activities of H.R. Haldeman. The discussion included planning for a reception honoring the Secret Service Presidential Protective Division and touched upon the schedule of Charles W. Colson. Additionally, the group addressed a telephone call from Edward J. Kiernan before concluding the brief meeting.
H. R. Haldeman consulted with President Nixon regarding administrative coordination and scheduling, including a planned trip to Walker's Cay. During this time, Haldeman also attempted to facilitate a telephone conversation with John N. Mitchell. The exchange concluded with the White House operator informing Haldeman that Mitchell was currently occupied with guests and would return the call shortly.
On August 2, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 2:36 pm and 2:53 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 352-025 of the White House Tapes.
On August 3, 1972, 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 2:27 pm and 2:30 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 353-015 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with Alexander P. Butterfield and John D. Ehrlichman to restructure the White House scheduling process, specifically aiming to reduce H.R. Haldeman’s involvement in minor administrative tasks and daily logistics. The group discussed preparations for an upcoming meeting at Camp David, which would include a briefing by George W. Romney, and addressed potential veto strategies for pending legislation such as the Office of Economic Opportunity bill and the water quality bill. Additionally, the President emphasized the need for more aggressive political messaging and the development of catchy, effective slogans to counter Democratic tax reform proposals.
President Nixon met with Stephen B. Bull and Alexander P. Butterfield to discuss the physical stature of boxer Floyd Patterson following a previous encounter with Sugar Ray Robinson. The group briefly assessed Patterson's size before transitioning into administrative matters, specifically reviewing H.R. Haldeman's upcoming travel schedule to Andrews Air Force Base and Camp David. The brief exchange concluded with the departure of Bull and Butterfield.
On August 8, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Lawrence M. Higby met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 3:45 pm and 4:08 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 363-010 of the White House Tapes.
On August 10, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator talked on the telephone at Camp David at an unknown time between 12:00 pm and 1:12 pm. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 139-005 of the White House Tapes.
On August 11, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator talked on the telephone at Camp David at an unknown time between 6:35 pm and 7:33 pm. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 137-004 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with Donald and Mrs. Donald McI. Kendall to dictate a personal letter reflecting on his relationship with their family. Following this, he dictated a memorandum to H. R. Haldeman regarding a collection of eulogies. The discussion focused on drafting an introduction for the collection concerning Dwight D. Eisenhower, specifically highlighting the formal shift in their professional relationship after Nixon's inauguration. Nixon directed Haldeman to incorporate these anecdotes into the text and decided against further inquiry into Eisenhower's final conversations.
On August 13, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator talked on the telephone at Camp David at an unknown time between 9:18 am and 9:38 am. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 137-009 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Stephen B. Bull reviewed the President’s upcoming schedule to manage his availability for the remainder of the week. The discussion focused on coordinating potential meetings with key figures, including Daniel P. Moynihan, H.R. Haldeman, and Ronald Reagan. They further addressed the logistics and timing regarding the President's planned departure.
President Nixon dictated a memorandum to H.R. Haldeman regarding political strategy surrounding the Vietnam peace negotiations. The discussion focused on undermining the credibility of Sargent Shriver by highlighting that he was intentionally excluded from past Paris negotiations by Lyndon B. Johnson. Nixon further strategized to use John Connally’s perspectives to amplify criticisms of Shriver’s public rhetoric and alignment with former officials like Dean Rusk, William Averell Harriman, and Cyrus Vance.
President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman consulted briefly to coordinate the agenda for their upcoming meeting. The primary focus of the discussion centered on preparations for the President’s acceptance speech at the upcoming Republican National Convention. This exchange served as a logistical bridge to ensure both parties were aligned on the strategic priorities ahead of the event.
President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman briefly conferred regarding the status of staff member Pat Buchanan's current work assignments. The President inquired whether Buchanan had been adequately utilized, leading to a discussion about his ongoing responsibilities related to speechwriting. Haldeman confirmed Buchanan's focus on speech-related projects, and the two agreed to touch base again later that evening.
President Richard M. Nixon, Manolo Sanchez, and H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David on an unknown date, sometime between 6:05 pm on August 14, 1972 and 8:17 pm on August 15, 1972. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 202-002 of the White House Tapes.
On August 16, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator talked on the telephone at Camp David at an unknown time between 8:29 am and 2:11 pm. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 140-006 of the White House Tapes.
On August 16, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman talked on the telephone at Camp David from 2:11 pm to 2:19 pm. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 140-007 of the White House Tapes.
On August 16, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David from 2:11 pm to 2:19 pm. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 202-017 of the White House Tapes.
On August 16, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator talked on the telephone at Camp David at an unknown time between 3:56 pm and 3:58 pm. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 140-009 of the White House Tapes.
On August 16, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator talked on the telephone at Camp David at an unknown time between 4:11 pm and 9:06 pm. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 140-011 of the White House Tapes.
On August 17, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator talked on the telephone at Camp David at an unknown time between 8:45 am and 9:01 am. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 140-015 of the White House Tapes.
On August 17, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator talked on the telephone at Camp David at 9:57 am. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 140-019 of the White House Tapes.
On August 17, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator talked on the telephone at Camp David at 9:57 am. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 140-020 of the White House Tapes.
On August 17, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator talked on the telephone at Camp David at 11:10 am. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 140-025 of the White House Tapes.
On August 17, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Manolo Sanchez met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David at an unknown time between 11:29 am and 1:15 pm. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 203-018 of the White House Tapes.
On August 17, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Manolo Sanchez met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David at an unknown time between 6:13 pm and 6:18 pm. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 203-027 of the White House Tapes.
On August 17, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator talked on the telephone at Camp David at an unknown time between 8:30 pm and 10:32 pm. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 140-028 of the White House Tapes.
On August 17, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator talked on the telephone at Camp David at an unknown time between 10:51 pm and 11:02 pm. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 140-030 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman briefly discussed the performance and professional shortcomings of an unidentified subordinate. Nixon expressed frustration with the individual's lack of precision and rigorous work ethic, ultimately determining that the person should be replaced. The pair agreed there was no immediate urgency to finalize the staff departure.
On August 17, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator talked on the telephone at Camp David at an unknown time between 11:04 pm and 11:43 pm. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 140-033 of the White House Tapes.
President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator talked on the telephone at Camp David on an unknown date, sometime between 9:15 am on August 18, 1972 and 11:42 am on August 19, 1972. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 140-035 of the White House Tapes.
President Richard M. Nixon and H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman talked on the telephone at Camp David on an unknown date, sometime between 9:15 am on August 18, 1972 and 11:42 am on August 19, 1972. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 140-036 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with his personal valet, Manolo Sanchez, at Camp David to discuss logistical arrangements for his upcoming nomination acceptance speech. They coordinated the delivery of specific speech documents to Alexander P. Butterfield and addressed the need to involve the camp commander, John L. Dettbarn, in the process. Additionally, Nixon requested that H. R. Haldeman join them to assist with these preparations.
On August 19, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator talked on the telephone at Camp David at an unknown time between 11:49 am and 12:02 pm. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 140-039 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon instructed H. R. Haldeman to secure substantive, bold proposals for education reform to be integrated into administration policy. The President expressed a preference for sourcing these ideas from the Domestic Council or, if necessary, through consultation with Ken Cole. Haldeman acknowledged the directive, marking a push for the development of concrete educational initiatives.
On August 19, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator talked on the telephone at Camp David at an unknown time between 12:03 pm and 12:11 pm. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 140-041 of the White House Tapes.
On August 19, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator talked on the telephone at Camp David at an unknown time between 12:14 pm and 12:33 pm. The Camp David Study Desk taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 176-007 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and H.R. Haldeman discuss the inclusion of the Tanya Savicheva story in the President's upcoming acceptance speech, debating whether it should be used following a similar presentation in a convention film. Nixon expresses frustration with his writing staff's desire to minimize the emotional impact of the story, arguing that the repetition of such narratives is essential for effective communication. Ultimately, Nixon decides to proceed with the inclusion of the story, dismissing concerns that its repetition would be poorly received by the public or the press.
On August 19, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator talked on the telephone at Camp David at 3:03 pm. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 140-043 of the White House Tapes.
On August 19, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator talked on the telephone at Camp David at an unknown time between 3:03 pm and 3:23 pm. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 140-044 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman met briefly at Camp David to coordinate the status of an ongoing follow-up regarding Lawrence O'Brien. Nixon expressed a clear desire to ensure the matter was being handled diligently and cautioned against any lapse in progress. Haldeman confirmed the task was being tracked to ensure the administration maintained control over the situation.
On August 19, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator talked on the telephone at Camp David at an unknown time between 3:26 pm and 4:22 pm. The Camp David Study Desk taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 176-009 of the White House Tapes.
On August 20, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator talked on the telephone at Camp David at an unknown time between 7:45 am and 9:30 am. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 140-046 of the White House Tapes.
On August 20, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator talked on the telephone at Camp David at an unknown time between 12:36 pm and 4:00 pm. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 140-051 of the White House Tapes.
On August 20, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator talked on the telephone at Camp David at an unknown time between 6:25 pm and 6:30 pm. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 140-052 of the White House Tapes.
On August 20, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator talked on the telephone at Camp David at an unknown time between 9:52 pm and 10:32 pm. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 140-053 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman consulted regarding revisions to the President’s forthcoming acceptance speech. Nixon confirmed that he had implemented specific structural changes to the text and requested that Haldeman review the updated version for final approval. The two agreed to meet at Laurel Cabin to facilitate the review process.
President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman briefly conferred at the Aspen Lodge to coordinate a recent suggestion regarding administrative or scheduling arrangements. The participants discussed the implementation of a shift in strategy or personnel placement, with Nixon confirming his approval of the adjustment. The conversation served as a quick check-in to ensure alignment on logistical modifications.
On August 21, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Manolo Sanchez met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David at an unknown time between 12:31 pm and 1:31 pm. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 207-008 of the White House Tapes.
On August 22, 1972, 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 10:06 am and 10:14 am. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 361-007 of the White House Tapes.
On August 22, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building from 10:15 am to 10:18 am. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 361-010 of the White House Tapes.
On August 22, 1972, 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 10:20 am and 10:25 am. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 361-012 of the White House Tapes.
On August 22, 1972, 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 11:35 am and 12:58 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 361-021 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with Alexander P. Butterfield to coordinate logistical details regarding a forthcoming meeting with John B. Connally. The discussion focused on scheduling the session for the Oval Office and ensuring H.R. Haldeman’s attendance. This brief exchange served to align the President's calendar with his key advisors.
President Nixon and H.R. Haldeman met to discuss ongoing political crises, including the Watergate investigation, the fallout from the Soviet grain deal, and the management of their 1972 reelection campaign. Nixon instructed Haldeman to develop a strategy for discrediting political opponents and hostile media figures, specifically tasking Charles Colson with building a loyalist 'Nixon-Washington establishment' after the election. The conversation also covered personnel shifts within the Executive Office, the management of Cabinet meetings, and the potential political impact of the murder of Israeli athletes at the Munich Olympics.
President Nixon and Stephen B. Bull reviewed the President's upcoming daily schedule, focusing on coordination for meetings with General Marader Panggabean, Henry Kissinger, and Maurice Stans. The discussion emphasized logistical planning for a campaign tour of the Committee to Reelect the President (CRP) headquarters, including the management of press coverage and internal communication between Clark MacGregor and H.R. Haldeman. The session concluded with final arrangements regarding the President's departure for Camp David.
On September 8, 1972, 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 3:40 pm and 3:44 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 360-007 of the White House Tapes.