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Nixon Tapes on Health
28 conversations · frequently with Nixon, Woods, Sanchez, Haig
President Nixon met briefly with Mrs. B. Everett Jordan to offer well wishes regarding the recent surgery of her husband, Senator B. Everett Jordan. The conversation served primarily as a courtesy visit to express concern for the Senator's recovery and health. Additionally, the President briefly mentioned the status of an individual named Mark, indicating a need for his departure or reassignment.
President Nixon met with Lieutenant Colonel Ralph D. Albertazzie, the pilot of Air Force One, for a brief exchange. Their discussion centered on personal health matters and the advancements in modern medicine. No further policy developments or official actions were recorded during this short meeting.
President Nixon met with Representative LaMar Baker to offer well wishes regarding Baker's recent surgery. The brief, informal conversation focused on the physical recovery process following the procedure. No substantive policy matters or official administrative decisions were discussed during the encounter.
President Nixon contacted Betty Garcia to inquire about the current location, health status, and schedule of Senator Barry M. Goldwater. This brief telephonic exchange focused on gathering logistical intelligence regarding the Senator's activities. The conversation serves primarily as a status update on Goldwater's availability.
Attorney General John Mitchell updates President Nixon on the health status of Supreme Court Justice John Marshall Harlan, who is currently undergoing medical tests. Mitchell reports that Chief Justice Warren Burger is coordinating the situation and intends to handle the matter with discretion to prevent premature leaks regarding Harlan’s potential departure. Nixon instructs Mitchell to ensure Burger manages the timing carefully, prioritizing both political sensitivity and speed.
President Nixon checked in on Rose Mary Woods’ recovery from illness and coordinated their upcoming schedule. The discussion centered on Woods' potential assistance with the President's speech preparation, which Nixon suggested could be handled by Marjorie P. Acker if Woods remained fatigued. They also addressed a pending dinner invitation from First Lady Pat Nixon, with the President advising Woods to prioritize her health over these professional and social obligations.
President Nixon consults with an unidentified associate regarding the health of National Security Advisor Henry Kissinger and the necessity of limiting his public engagements. The discussion emphasizes the importance of managing Kissinger's schedule to ensure his well-being during a critical period. They agree on the need for discretion regarding Kissinger's availability to outside parties.
President Nixon held a brief, informal telephone conversation with an unidentified individual, referred to as Ted, who was hospitalized. Nixon expressed his personal well-being and encouragement, emphasizing that the staff missed him and remained supportive during his recovery. The discussion served as a morale-boosting gesture, with Nixon urging his associate to focus on a swift return to his duties.
President Nixon met with his personal valet, Manolo Sanchez, to check on his health following a period of illness. The discussion primarily focused on Sanchez’s physical recovery and symptoms, including his use of antibiotics. Additionally, the President briefly coordinated his upcoming afternoon schedule regarding lunch plans.
President Nixon calls Herbert Stein to check on his recovery following eye surgery and to express the administration's need for his return. During the informal exchange, Stein shares a humorous anecdote about Dean Acheson and a Harvard reunion. The conversation concludes with Nixon advising Stein not to rush his return to work and lightheartedly joking about maintaining a political bias to the right.
President Nixon met briefly with Frances Bennett to inquire about the health of her husband, Senator Wallace F. Bennett, who was hospitalized due to an ulcer. Expressing a personal and political need for the Senator's return to work, Nixon offered words of encouragement regarding his recovery. The discussion served as a gesture of support during the Senator's medical absence.
President Nixon and Alexander Haig coordinate a brief meeting at the Executive Office Building to discuss Haig's health and physical condition following recent travel. Concerned about potential fatigue, the President checks on Haig's status before their upcoming session. The call concludes with Haig agreeing to meet Nixon immediately.
President Nixon and Alexander Haig held an informal meeting to discuss Haig's recent health status and recovery. The conversation also briefly touched upon ongoing military operations in Vietnam and the corresponding media coverage of the conflict. No formal policy decisions were recorded during this brief update.
President Nixon initiated this phone call with columnist William S. White to personally offer well wishes following White's recent hospitalization for a spinal fusion. The conversation served primarily as a professional courtesy, during which White updated the President on his recovery and return to work. Nixon expressed his relief at White's improved health and communicated his continued interest in reading the journalist's future columns.
President Nixon and Stephen B. Bull discussed the personal health history and recent activities of an unnamed individual, specifically regarding a past heart attack suffered while hunting. The conversation touches upon the physical limitations resulting from this medical event and implications for future scheduling. The exchange serves as a brief check-in regarding the logistics of an upcoming engagement involving the President’s spouse.
President Nixon and his personal secretary, Rose Mary Woods, spoke briefly to discuss the recent death of Calvin E. Brumley, who suffered a fatal heart attack on March 4. The President offered his condolences and coordinated plans to place a sympathy call to the widow, Jayne Brumley. Additionally, the two checked in on Woods’s personal health status following her recent concerns.
President Nixon met with Alexander P. Butterfield to inquire about the health status of Speaker of the House Carl Albert. Butterfield confirmed his awareness of Albert's recent hospitalization and initiated efforts to obtain further updates on the Speaker's condition. The discussion was limited strictly to gathering information regarding Albert’s medical situation.
President Nixon met briefly with Alexander P. Butterfield to discuss the health of Speaker of the House Carl Albert. The conversation served to provide the President with a status update regarding the Speaker's medical condition. No major policy decisions were recorded during this brief exchange.
President Nixon and Senate Republican Leader Hugh Scott engage in a brief, informal check-in regarding Scott's recent health progress. The conversation touches upon the current political climate, including legislative strategies concerning Vietnam and broader foreign policy considerations. The two men also briefly discuss the strategic implications of ongoing arms negotiations and public perception of administration initiatives.
President Nixon and his valet, Manolo Sanchez, engage in a personal conversation regarding a third party's ongoing health and domestic difficulties. Nixon offers sympathetic encouragement to Sanchez regarding his well-being and future travel plans to the Midwest. The dialogue reflects a supportive, personal dynamic between the President and a trusted staff member rather than formal administrative or policy business.
President Richard Nixon contacted Philadelphia Mayor Frank L. Rizzo to inquire about his health following his recent hospital discharge. The two also touched upon political matters, including the President's upcoming trip to Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, and the presidential campaign of George McGovern. Additionally, they briefly mentioned a prior conversation Nixon had held with John Cardinal Krol.
President Nixon initiates a call through the Camp David operator to inquire about the condition of former President Lyndon B. Johnson. The conversation serves to facilitate contact with the hospital where Johnson is currently receiving treatment. This interaction reflects the President's personal interest in the health status of his predecessor.
President Nixon telephoned economist Milton Friedman to offer his personal best wishes ahead of Friedman’s upcoming heart surgery at the Mayo Clinic. Informed of the procedure by George Shultz, Nixon expressed his high regard for Friedman’s intellect and importance to the nation. The brief exchange focused on morale and well-wishes, with Nixon encouraging a swift recovery.
President Nixon met briefly with Thomas G. Dunn to offer personal encouragement and well-wishes prior to Dunn’s upcoming open-heart surgery. Nixon expressed confidence in Dunn’s recovery, referencing his strong character and shared connections with Dunn's son. The conversation served as a private gesture of support during a difficult health challenge.
President Nixon contacted Roger E. Johnson to check on his health status following a surgery and a subsequent hospitalization due to a blood clot. Nixon offered encouragement during the brief call, using a football analogy to motivate Johnson’s recovery. No policy matters were discussed, as the conversation served purely as a personal gesture of concern.
President Nixon called Senator John C. Stennis to check on his recovery following recent medical treatment. Stennis reported steady but slow progress, estimating that he might return to the office in four to five weeks while noting that a full return to his legislative duties would take longer. The conversation concluded with an exchange of mutual support, as Nixon encouraged the Senator to focus on his health while Stennis affirmed his backing of the administration.
President Nixon initiated this brief exchange to offer personal encouragement to prominent political commentator Walter Lippmann following reports of his health struggles. Nixon emphasized the importance of Lippmann continuing to share his public commentary, acknowledging the influential role the journalist held. The conversation served primarily as a gesture of professional respect and well-wishes during Lippmann's convalescence.
President Nixon initiated this phone call to check on the health of renowned journalist Walter Lippmann following his recent recovery from a medical procedure. The two engaged in a brief, cordial exchange focused on Lippmann's recuperation and his continued influence in public discourse. Nixon offered words of encouragement, affirming Lippmann's resilience and strong spirit during his convalescence.