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Nixon Tapes on Herbert G. Klein
26 conversations · frequently with Nixon, Haldeman, Klein, Bull
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H. R. Haldeman advises President Nixon on the importance of managing a scheduled meeting with editors by employing a strategic outreach program similar to political party outreach. Haldeman suggests that beyond Herbert Klein, staffers like Leonard Garment and Richard Moore should actively cultivate relationships with these editors to better advance the administration's interests. The President agrees to follow up with staff to ensure a more comprehensive, systematic engagement plan is implemented.
On April 16, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Alexander P. Butterfield met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 3:27 pm and 5:30 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 250-022 of the White House Tapes.
On April 16, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 10:56 pm and 11:01 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 001-110 of the White House Tapes.
On April 16, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 11:10 pm and 11:22 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 001-117 of the White House Tapes.
On April 17, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, Henry A. Kissinger, and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 10:52 am and 11:02 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 001-124 of the White House Tapes.
On April 18, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 10:48 am and 11:12 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 001-147 of the White House Tapes.
On May 7, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 11:56 am and 11:58 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 495-013 of the White House Tapes.
On May 18, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, White House operator, and Herbert G. Klein talked on the telephone at 6:34 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 003-060 of the White House Tapes.
On May 20, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 7:46 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 003-096 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with his personal secretary, Rose Mary Woods, to discuss personal administrative matters and the logistics of recent presidential travel. The conversation touched upon the President’s recent trip to New Hampshire and Maine, including details regarding his stay on Minot Island and associated correspondence with Jack J. Dreyfus. Additionally, the participants reviewed the schedules of Tricia Nixon Cox and Julie Nixon Eisenhower, and Woods prepared for an upcoming meeting with H.R. Haldeman regarding personnel nominations and recommendations involving Herbert G. Klein.
President Nixon and Director of Communications Herbert G. Klein discuss the initial public and media reception to the President’s newly announced wage-price freeze. Klein reports that the policy is being viewed positively and argues that the psychological impact of the decisive action is the key to maintaining momentum. The two men review planned follow-up communications strategies, including upcoming television appearances by John Connally and briefings for journalists to sustain support for the administration's economic initiatives.
On November 30, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 9:45 am and 9:54 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 626-004 of the White House Tapes.
On January 10, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 5:11 pm and 5:16 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 018-049 of the White House Tapes.
On March 27, 1972, H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 11:11 am and 12:06 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 022-027 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman discussed concerns regarding journalist Earl Mazo’s attempts to secure financing for a trip to the Soviet Union. Nixon emphasized that the White House could not justify providing a discounted rate or government funding for the travel, insisting that Mazo must secure independent financing through channels like the Woodrow Wilson Center. Haldeman agreed to coordinate with Communications Director Herbert Klein and Press Secretary Ronald Ziegler to resolve the logistical and funding issues surrounding the trip.
President Nixon, H.R. Haldeman, and John Ehrlichman met to strategize the second-term administration reorganization, focusing on personnel changes and reining in the influence of key advisors. They discussed the forced departure of Herbert G. Klein, the management of Henry Kissinger’s growing public celebrity and professional friction with Secretary of State William Rogers, and the need to exert tighter presidential control over ambassadorship selections. The group further coordinated tactical appointments within the State Department, specifically intending to use Kenneth Rush and William J. Casey to assert greater administrative oversight.
President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman discussed coordinating First Lady Pat Nixon’s solo attendance at the Rose Parade. The President directed Haldeman to ensure the invitation from Herbert G. Klein was properly extended to facilitate her travel from Florida for the event. Haldeman committed to managing the necessary logistics to finalize the appearance.
First Lady Pat Nixon met with Helene Drown and Julie Nixon Eisenhower at Camp David to coordinate communications and schedule follow-ups. The brief discussion primarily addressed a telephone message regarding Herbert G. Klein, with Mrs. Nixon noting a request for a return call. The meeting concluded with Mrs. Nixon and Mrs. Drown departing the lodge shortly thereafter.
President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman discuss Robert H. Finch’s decision to travel to the Virgin Islands during the 1973 inauguration events. While Herbert G. Klein confirmed that Finch had prior business and personal commitments, the President and Haldeman expressed concern that missing the official inaugural festivities would be perceived negatively. Ultimately, the President directed that any public inquiries regarding Finch's absence should be handled by Press Secretary Ronald L. Ziegler.
President Nixon and Press Secretary Ronald Ziegler met to discuss administrative messaging, media strategy, and responses to recent congressional and public relations challenges. They reviewed the status of legislative impoundment, personnel moves involving Herbert G. Klein, and press coverage of Vice President Spiro Agnew’s travels and the Vietnam cease-fire. Nixon emphasized the need for a firm, coordinated stance against critics of his administration’s amnesty policy while instructing Ziegler on how to manage personal media inquiries and cultivate favorable press relationships.
President Nixon met with Herbert G. Klein and Donna J. Kingwell to bid farewell to Kingwell as she transitioned to a new position in California. The discussion touched upon personal matters, including Kingwell's residence and background, alongside reflections on Klein’s public relations work and his recent trip to the People's Republic of China. The meeting concluded with the President expressing his appreciation for their service.
President Nixon hosted Herbert G. Klein, his wife, and the Hall family in the Oval Office for a brief social visit. The primary purpose of the meeting was to facilitate photographs taken by White House photographer Ollie Atkins and to arrange for copies to be sent to the guests. The conversation remained informal, touching upon family relations, the Hall family’s residence in San Diego, and lighthearted exchanges regarding the Spanish language.
On April 13, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House at 11:50 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 895-017 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with communications director Herbert G. Klein to discuss the administration's ongoing Watergate crisis and strategies for handling press inquiries. Nixon advised Klein to remain silent regarding specific details of the scandal and to refer all questions to Special Prosecutor Elliot Richardson to avoid self-incrimination or fueling further speculation. They also addressed morale among White House staff following the recent departures of H. R. Haldeman and John Ehrlichman, with Nixon emphasizing the importance of team loyalty and his own commitment to supporting his staff against external criticism. Additionally, they discussed Klein’s future career prospects and personal transition out of the administration.
President Nixon and Robert Finch discussed public reaction to the recent resignations of H.R. Haldeman and John Ehrlichman, as well as the President’s recent televised address regarding the Watergate scandal. Nixon expressed frustration with Senator Charles Percy’s public call for a special prosecutor and emphasized that his administration was committed to a transparent investigation. Additionally, the two discussed personnel management, with Nixon specifically requesting that Herbert Klein delay his departure to avoid the appearance that his exit was linked to the ongoing scandal.