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Nixon Tapes on Henry A. Kissinger

151 conversations · page 2 of 2 · frequently with Nixon, Bull, Kissinger, Butterfield

July 20, 1972 · Nixon

President Nixon held a brief administrative exchange regarding his upcoming schedule and the availability of his office. He coordinated the logistics for a meeting with Henry A. Kissinger, specifically noting that the discussion would take place in the Oval Office rather than the Executive Office Building. This brief interaction served to organize the President's immediate agenda and confirm the meeting location for his national security advisor.

July 24, 1972 · Nixon & Bull

President Nixon and aide Stephen B. Bull met briefly to review the President’s daily schedule. The discussion focused on upcoming meetings with John B. Connally and Henry A. Kissinger. No significant policy decisions were recorded during this brief administrative briefing.

July 27, 1972 · Nixon & Butterfield

President Nixon met with Alexander P. Butterfield to coordinate scheduling logistics for an upcoming appointment. The discussion primarily addressed the President's meeting with Henry A. Kissinger regarding the pending foreign aid bill. The brief interaction served to facilitate the immediate management of the President's calendar.

August 3, 1972 · Nixon & Andreas

President Nixon and businessman Dwayne O. Andreas discuss the political fallout surrounding the Democratic vice-presidential nomination and the potential replacement of Thomas F. Eagleton. Nixon confirms that he has coordinated with Henry Kissinger to delay a security briefing for Hubert Humphrey to influence the timing of the Democratic ticket's reorganization. The conversation reflects the administration’s strategic interest in managing the perceived stability and optics of the opposing party's convention period.

August 21, 1972 · Nixon & Camp David Operator

President Nixon initiated a brief telephone communication through the Camp David operator to establish contact with his National Security Advisor, Henry Kissinger. The primary purpose of this call was to facilitate an immediate discussion regarding sensitive foreign policy or national security matters. This interaction served as an administrative bridge to connect the President with his key advisor.

September 16, 1972 · Ziegler

Press Secretary Ronald L. Ziegler met with an unidentified woman in the Oval Office to retrieve personal items, including notebooks, from Henry A. Kissinger’s desk. The brief interaction focused on the logistical collection of materials from the office. Following the retrieval of these items, Ziegler and his guest promptly departed the premises.

September 18, 1972 · Nixon & Bull

President Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull to coordinate administrative logistics regarding Henry A. Kissinger’s upcoming schedule. The conversation focused on the precision of travel arrangements and the necessity of maintaining operational security for Kissinger's movements. No further major policy decisions were recorded during this brief administrative exchange.

September 19, 1972 · Nixon & Bull

President Nixon met with his aide, Stephen B. Bull, to review and finalize the details of his upcoming schedule. The conversation focused on coordination for a planned meeting with Secretary of State William P. Rogers and George H.W. Bush. Additionally, the participants discussed matters pertaining to National Security Advisor Henry A. Kissinger.

September 29, 1972 · Nixon & Bull

President Nixon met with Stephen B. Bull to review and coordinate upcoming appointments and travel logistics. The discussion focused on finalizing the daily schedules for key administration officials, specifically John D. Ehrlichman, Alexander M. Haig, Jr., and Henry A. Kissinger. This administrative check-in ensured that the President remained informed of his staff's movements and departures from the White House.

October 2, 1972 · Kissinger & Camp David Operator

Henry A. Kissinger contacted the Camp David operator to facilitate an urgent communication with Admiral Elmo R. Zumwalt, Jr. The brief exchange served as a logistical bridge to connect the National Security Advisor with the Chief of Naval Operations. No further policy discussions were recorded during this brief administrative request.

October 2, 1972 · Kissinger & Camp David Operator

Henry A. Kissinger coordinates the logistics for an upcoming meeting with Admiral Elmo R. Zumwalt, Jr. at Camp David. He instructs the operator to ensure the Admiral is escorted to the Aspen Lodge upon arrival. Kissinger further requests that a staff aide be directed to notify him immediately once the Admiral has reached the location.

October 2, 1972 · Kissinger & Camp David Operator

Henry A. Kissinger requested that the Camp David operator connect him via telephone to Admiral Elmo R. Zumwalt, Jr. This brief exchange functioned strictly as a logistical coordination to facilitate a direct conversation between the National Security Advisor and the Chief of Naval Operations. The communication was successfully established to initiate a high-level dialogue between the two officials.

October 2, 1972 · Kissinger & Camp David Operator

Henry A. Kissinger placed a call through the Camp David operator to facilitate communication while stationed at the Aspen Lodge. The interaction served as an administrative bridge for Kissinger to coordinate official outreach or logistical arrangements during his time at the retreat. No substantive policy matters were recorded, as the exchange remained restricted to operational connectivity.

October 16, 1972 · Nixon & Bull

President Nixon met with his aide, Stephen B. Bull, to coordinate his upcoming schedule. The brief discussion centered on managing the President's interactions and upcoming meetings, specifically regarding Henry A. Kissinger. No significant policy decisions were recorded during this brief administrative exchange.

October 16, 1972 · Nixon & Bull

President Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull to urgently coordinate a follow-up meeting with National Security Advisor Henry Kissinger. Nixon emphasized the necessity of Kissinger returning to the Oval Office immediately to discuss pressing matters. This brief interaction served primarily as a logistical instruction to facilitate high-level communication.

October 17, 1972 · Nixon & Haig

President Nixon met with Alexander M. Haig, Jr. to coordinate the flow of information regarding ongoing Vietnam peace negotiations. The President directed Haig to ensure that all relevant reports and updates from Henry Kissinger are immediately relayed to him. Nixon emphasized his desire to remain personally involved and informed by reviewing all incoming intelligence on the diplomatic progress.

October 31, 1972 · Nixon & Bull

President Nixon met with his aide, Stephen B. Bull, to review the President’s upcoming daily schedule. The discussion centered on finalizing arrangements for the signing ceremony of the 1973 Appropriations Act. Additionally, the two coordinated logistics regarding the President’s pending engagement with Henry A. Kissinger.

November 8, 1972 · Nixon

President Nixon consulted with the White House operator to check on the status of a pending telephone connection to Philadelphia Mayor Frank L. Rizzo. During the brief exchange, Nixon also instructed the operator to initiate a subsequent call to National Security Advisor Henry A. Kissinger. No further substantive policy matters were addressed during this short administrative check-in.

November 24, 1972 · Nixon, Bull & Sanchez

President Nixon met with Peter Flanigan to review ambassadorial appointments and strategy for his second-term administration. The discussion focused on replacing non-performing or aged diplomats with individuals possessing strong economic backgrounds capable of influencing European political leaders. Nixon explicitly tasked Flanigan with taking personal responsibility for vetting candidates and managing the appointment process to prevent back-channel influence from Henry Kissinger or campaign contributors like Maurice Stans. Additionally, the two discussed organizational restructuring within the State Department and proposed consolidating certain European ambassadorial posts to enhance administrative efficiency.

December 16, 1972 · Nixon & Bull

President Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull to coordinate his daily schedule and manage administrative details. They discussed upcoming meetings with Vice President Spiro T. Agnew and reviewed the scheduling for Henry Kissinger. During the discussion, Nixon focused on revising specific language within a memorandum directed at Kissinger.

December 17, 1972 · Nixon

President Nixon instructed the White House operator to connect him with National Security Advisor Henry A. Kissinger. This brief exchange served as a logistical precursor to a high-level policy discussion between the President and his advisor. The call highlights the established communication procedures used by the President to facilitate direct, secure contact with his top foreign policy official during the height of the Vietnam peace negotiations.

December 29, 1972 · Nixon & Camp David Operator

President Nixon contacted the Camp David operator to facilitate an urgent communication with National Security Advisor Henry A. Kissinger. This brief administrative interaction served as a logistical step to establish a line of contact while the President was working from the Camp David study. No substantive policy matters were discussed during this brief request for assistance.

December 29, 1972 · Nixon & Camp David Operator

President Nixon contacted the Camp David operator to determine the whereabouts of Colonel Richard T. Kennedy. The operator informed the President that Kennedy was currently en route to the State Department and expected back in his office after 6:00 p.m. Nixon subsequently requested that a call be placed to Henry A. Kissinger, opting to wait until later to avoid unnecessary interruptions.

December 30, 1972 · Nixon & Camp David Operator

President Nixon initiated a brief communication with the Camp David operator to facilitate a telephone connection with National Security Advisor Henry A. Kissinger. The discussion was purely administrative, serving as a logistical step to coordinate high-level foreign policy consultations during the President's stay at Camp David. No policy decisions were made during this exchange, which functioned solely to bridge the President's connection to his key advisor.

January 3, 1973 · Nixon & Bull

President Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull in the Oval Office to coordinate his official schedule. The discussion centered on managing upcoming appointments with key advisors, specifically H. R. Haldeman and Henry A. Kissinger. This brief administrative consultation served to organize the President's priorities and meeting logistics for the day.

January 4, 1973 · Nixon & Bull

President Nixon and Stephen B. Bull discussed a scheduling misunderstanding regarding an upcoming meeting with Secretary of Defense Elliot L. Richardson. Nixon clarified his preference for meeting durations, specifying that all appointments should be limited to thirty minutes unless he explicitly directs otherwise. Additionally, the President requested a meeting with Henry Kissinger to be arranged.

January 21, 1973 · Nixon & Bull

President Nixon met with aide Stephen B. Bull to coordinate his upcoming schedule and manage communications with key advisors. The discussion focused primarily on the availability of Alexander M. Haig, Jr. and Henry A. Kissinger, specifically regarding the timing of a potential phone call. Nixon directed Bull to inform relevant parties of his location in the office while expressing a desire to avoid unnecessary administrative solicitations.

January 23, 1973 · Haldeman & Timmons

H. R. Haldeman coordinates with William E. Timmons to facilitate a patched conference call involving John B. Connally and Henry A. Kissinger. The exchange focuses on the technical logistics of establishing this multi-party connection via the White House operator. Haldeman seeks to prioritize communication with Timmons before finalizing the call with Kissinger.

February 3, 1973 · Nixon & Bull

President Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull in the Oval Office to coordinate immediate access to key members of his inner circle. During the brief discussion, the President requested that Bull locate and summon either Press Secretary Ronald L. Ziegler, National Security Advisor Henry A. Kissinger, or Special Counsel Charles W. Colson. The meeting served as a logistical instruction to facilitate direct communication with these senior officials.

February 3, 1973 · Nixon, Sanchez & Bull

President Nixon met with his personal valet Manolo Sanchez and aide Stephen B. Bull to receive refreshments, specifically coffee intended for Charles W. Colson and consommé. During the brief encounter, the participants coordinated the scheduling and timing of the President's upcoming meeting with National Security Advisor Henry A. Kissinger. The discussion concluded shortly thereafter as Sanchez and Bull exited the Oval Office.

February 3, 1973 · Nixon & Bull

President Nixon met with his aide, Stephen B. Bull, to facilitate logistical coordination regarding the schedules and activities of Press Secretary Ronald L. Ziegler and National Security Advisor Henry A. Kissinger. This brief session functioned primarily as an administrative check-in to manage the President's immediate access to key members of his inner circle. No major policy developments occurred during the brief exchange, which focused on routine staff management.

February 7, 1973 · Nixon & Bull

President Nixon met with his personal aide, Stephen B. Bull, to discuss administrative logistics. The brief consultation focused primarily on the travel arrangements and scheduling for National Security Advisor Henry A. Kissinger. No further policy developments were recorded during this short appointment.

February 21, 1973 · Nixon

President Nixon contacted the White House operator to place an urgent follow-up telephone call to National Security Advisor Henry A. Kissinger. This brief administrative exchange served as a logistical step to re-establish communication with Kissinger during a period of high-level diplomatic activity. No substantive policy discussions occurred during this brief request for the operator's assistance.

February 27, 1973 · Nixon

President Nixon initiated a brief telephone request through the White House operator to be connected with National Security Advisor Henry A. Kissinger. This administrative interaction served as a logistical step to facilitate direct communication between the President and his top foreign policy aide. No further policy discussions occurred during this exchange as it functioned solely as a routine operator request.

March 2, 1973 · Kissinger

Henry Kissinger contacts the White House operator to request a meeting with Press Secretary Ronald L. Ziegler. The conversation serves as a brief administrative directive to facilitate communication between the two officials. No substantive policy matters are addressed in this short exchange.

March 3, 1973 · Nixon

President Nixon met with an unknown individual to facilitate a photo opportunity for Julienne L. Pinneau, a departing secretary for National Security Advisor Henry Kissinger. The brief interaction served as a formal gesture of appreciation for Pinneau's service. The President consented to the request, allowing the photograph session to proceed immediately in the Oval Office.

March 6, 1973 · Nixon & Bull

President Nixon met with Stephen B. Bull to coordinate the scheduling and sequence of upcoming official meetings. The discussion focused on managing the arrival and logistics for briefings involving Metropolitan Police Chief Jerry V. Wilson, John D. Ehrlichman, and Henry A. Kissinger. This interaction served to organize the President’s immediate agenda and ensure the efficient movement of key advisors and personnel through the Oval Office.

March 16, 1973 · Nixon

President Nixon met with an unidentified individual to coordinate his immediate professional schedule. The brief interaction focused on facilitating upcoming appointments with key advisors, specifically John W. Dean III, Henry A. Kissinger, and John D. Ehrlichman. No further substantive policy matters were recorded during this brief administrative exchange.

April 18, 1973 · Nixon

President Nixon contacted the White House operator to request an immediate telephone connection to National Security Advisor Henry A. Kissinger. This brief interaction served solely as a procedural step to facilitate a high-level consultation between the President and his advisor. No substantive policy matters or further details were discussed during this specific segment of the communication.

April 26, 1973 · Nixon & Bull

President Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull to review and coordinate the President's daily schedule. Their brief discussion focused on logistical arrangements for an upcoming meeting with Henry Kissinger and potential travel plans involving Amsterdam. No major policy decisions were reached, as the conversation served primarily as a brief administrative update on the President's calendar.

April 27, 1973 · Kissinger

Henry A. Kissinger met with an unidentified individual in the Oval Office to briefly discuss a matter involving a significant duration of time. Given the extremely limited duration of the recorded exchange, no specific policy decisions or substantive action items were documented. The conversation concluded abruptly within one minute, leaving the primary context of the meeting unclear.

May 3, 1973 · Nixon

President Nixon consulted with an unidentified individual regarding his daily schedule and the availability of key advisors. The brief discussion primarily focused on coordinating meetings with Alexander M. Haig, Jr. and Henry A. Kissinger. No significant policy decisions were reached during this administrative exchange.

May 3, 1973 · Nixon

President Nixon met with an unidentified individual in the Oval Office to coordinate logistics for his upcoming schedule. The primary focus of the brief discussion was the signing ceremony for a foreign policy report. This meeting preceded a session in the Cabinet Room involving Henry A. Kissinger and the National Security Council staff.

May 11, 1973 · Nixon & Bull

President Nixon met with his aide, Stephen B. Bull, to review the President’s daily schedule. The brief discussion focused on coordinating upcoming meetings with key advisors, specifically Henry A. Kissinger and Alexander M. Haig, Jr. The exchange served as a routine administrative session to facilitate presidential staff accessibility and time management.

June 4, 1973 · Nixon

President Nixon spent this session reviewing specific segments of previously recorded White House conversations, including discussions involving John W. Dean, III and Henry A. Kissinger. During the same period, Nixon engaged in an brief telephone conversation with Richard G. Kleindienst concerning a meeting and potential testimony. The President utilized this time to selectively audit past internal records and coordinate administrative matters during the ongoing investigation.

June 5, 1973 · Nixon

President Nixon instructed the White House operator to place an urgent call to National Security Advisor Henry A. Kissinger. This brief administrative interaction was initiated solely to facilitate direct communication between the President and his advisor. No further substantive policy discussions occurred during this exchange.

June 19, 1973 · Nixon

President Nixon met with two unidentified individuals to discuss logistical challenges regarding Soviet General Secretary Leonid I. Brezhnev’s upcoming schedule. The primary focus involved the need to delay Henry Kissinger’s activities, a task requiring coordination with Soviet Ambassador Anatoliy F. Dobrynin. The brief meeting concluded with an urgent emphasis on time constraints regarding these diplomatic arrangements.

June 22, 1973 · Nixon

President Nixon met with an unidentified individual in the Oval Office to coordinate administrative logistics. The discussion focused primarily on the schedule and upcoming activities of National Security Advisor Henry A. Kissinger. No definitive policy decisions were recorded during this brief administrative briefing.

June 22, 1973 · Nixon & Bull

President Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull to coordinate his daily schedule and manage upcoming appointments. The discussion focused on finalizing the timing for meetings with Alexander M. Haig, Jr., Ronald L. Ziegler, and Henry A. Kissinger. This interaction served to organize the President's immediate administrative agenda and ensure the availability of key staff members.

June 22, 1973 · Kissinger & White House tour group

Henry A. Kissinger provided an informal tour of the Cabinet Room to a group of visitors, focusing on the room's historical decor and furnishings. The conversation touched upon the specific placement of presidential portraits, including those of Woodrow Wilson and Theodore Roosevelt, and the seating arrangements for cabinet members and staff. No policy or administrative decisions were made during this brief social engagement.

June 22, 1973 · Nixon

President Nixon initiates a request through the White House operator to be connected with National Security Advisor Henry A. Kissinger. This brief administrative exchange serves as a logistical bridge to facilitate direct communication between the President and his advisor. No further substantive policy discussions occur during this short telephonic interaction.