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66 conversations · frequently with Nixon, Haldeman, Colson, Ehrlichman
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President Nixon and Marjorie P. Acker engage in a brief, administrative discussion regarding the review and editing of a specific document. The conversation focuses on revisions to pages 10 and 11, with the President providing instructions on handling the text. The primary objective is the finalization and refinement of these pages before distribution.
On April 29, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Alexander M. Haig, Jr. met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 9:50 am and 10:24 am. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 251-023 of the White House Tapes.
An unidentified group of individuals met in the Cabinet Room to discuss technical discrepancies regarding the recording or broadcast of an individual's remarks. The participants expressed uncertainty about whether a specific statement was actually delivered, suggesting potential confusion over the integrity of a record or audio feed. No definitive actions were finalized, as the dialogue centers on clarifying the sequence of events surrounding the suppressed communication.
On June 17, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Charles W. Colson met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building from 6:55 pm to 6:56 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 261-018 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with Pierre S. DuPont to express his gratitude for DuPont’s effective advocacy and support regarding a recent political resolution during a leadership caucus. The brief exchange served as an affirmation of loyalty, with Nixon acknowledging the difficulty of taking a firm stance on contentious issues. Both parties concluded the discussion by noting the successful outcome of the caucus and confirming that follow-up actions were already underway.
President Nixon met with staff member John K. Andrews, Jr. for a brief discussion regarding ongoing work assignments and administrative tasks. The conversation touched upon the management of various projects, the handling of written materials, and the President's personal reflections on his work. No major policy decisions were reached, as the dialogue focused primarily on procedural matters and the status of current internal projects.
On August 11, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Henry A. Kissinger met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 9:08 am and 9:10 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 561-003 of the White House Tapes.
On September 12, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 4:31 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 008-089 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Patrick J. Buchanan briefly discussed a public relations matter involving the announcement of a property referred to as "Rocco's house." The President directed Buchanan to verify if there were any strategic concerns or potential issues that would prevent the administration from moving forward with the announcement. No definitive decision was reached, as the conversation concluded with instructions for further internal review.
President Nixon and George Shultz discuss the need to maintain a unified administration front regarding economic policy following recent statements from John Connally. Nixon expresses concern that members of the Cost of Living Council, specifically George Romney, Maurice Stans, and Arthur Burns, might publicly dissent or criticize the administration's stance. Shultz agrees with the President's suggestion to have Donald Rumsfeld coordinate the message to ensure that business leaders and other officials understand the strategic importance of securing labor's cooperation on wage settlements.
On October 20, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Richard A. Moore met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building from 4:20 pm to 4:21 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 282-024 of the White House Tapes.
On October 21, 1971, 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 10:30 am and 10:51 am. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 281-018 of the White House Tapes.
On November 9, 1971, United States Secret Service agents met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 4:36 pm and 11:59 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 300-045 of the White House Tapes.
On November 17, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 1:15 pm and 1:26 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 014-152 of the White House Tapes.
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 Charles Colson discuss the management of sensitive political assignments and the coordination of communications with Attorney General John Mitchell. They focus on ensuring that Petro acts as the primary point of contact for specific objectives while maintaining discretion regarding the President's personal involvement. Additionally, the conversation touches upon the health of an individual named Keene and the importance of professional handling of these administrative matters.
On January 10, 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 3:25 pm and 3:31 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 313-018 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon initiated this brief, informal check-in to inquire about Alexander M. Haig, Jr.'s physical state and level of fatigue. The President expressed concern regarding Haig's workload and requested that he come to the office for a short meeting before his departure. No specific policy or strategic matters were addressed during this exchange.
President Nixon met with Vice President Spiro Agnew and staff member Stephen Bull to coordinate administrative scheduling and internal communications. The discussion centered on organizing a series of briefings involving John Ehrlichman, John Dean, and others to align key personnel on policy priorities. Nixon directed the participants to facilitate these discussions to ensure that the individuals involved were properly prepared for upcoming consultations.
President Nixon met briefly with Alexander P. Butterfield, Stephen B. Bull, Ronald L. Ziegler, and Secret Service personnel to offer brief words of encouragement to the group. Following the departure of most participants, Nixon held a short, private discussion with Bull regarding the President's schedule and a request for a specific report. The interaction concluded shortly thereafter with Bull exiting the Oval Office.
On January 24, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Manolo Sanchez met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 1:05 pm and 1:51 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 317-002 of the White House Tapes.
On February 16, 1972, United States Secret Service agents met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 3:25 pm and 3:44 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 673-001 of the White House Tapes.
On April 4, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 8:31 am and 9:05 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 701-001 of the White House Tapes.
On April 15, 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 11:55 am and 12:20 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 329-033 of the White House Tapes.
On April 26, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 7:37 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 023-092 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon held a brief, informal interaction with a White House operator in his office at the Old Executive Office Building. The exchange serves as a procedural point of contact rather than a substantive policy discussion. No significant developments or major decisions were recorded during this brief encounter.
On June 21, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Charles W. Colson talked on the telephone from 3:56 pm to 3:57 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 025-110 of the White House Tapes.
Charles W. Colson contacted the White House operator to facilitate a professional communication and subsequently coordinated with an unknown woman to locate a specific document. The brief exchange focused on administrative support and the urgent retrieval of files situated behind Colson's office desk. These logistical efforts highlight the internal office management and information handling procedures within the White House staff.
On July 20, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and John D. Ehrlichman talked on the telephone from 5:35 pm to 5:36 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 027-029 of the White House Tapes.
On July 26, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Alexander M. Haig, Jr. talked on the telephone from 8:04 am to 8:06 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 027-067 of the White House Tapes.
On July 26, 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 1:38 pm and 1:44 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 350-039 of the White House Tapes.
On July 31, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Patrick J. Buchanan talked on the telephone from 9:05 pm to 9:06 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 028-019 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, 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 John D. Ehrlichman talked on the telephone from 3:26 pm to 3:29 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 028-033 of the White House Tapes.
On August 4, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Patrick J. Buchanan met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building from 2:34 pm to 2:35 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 362-008 of the White House Tapes.
On August 13, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and John D. Ehrlichman met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David from 10:11 am to 10:12 am. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 199-008 of the White House Tapes.
On September 18, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 8:25 am and 9:35 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 781-001 of the White House Tapes.
Charles W. Colson directs his assistant, Joan Hall, to expedite the delivery of the latest Louis P. Harris public opinion poll to Julie Nixon Eisenhower. Colson instructs Hall to emphasize that the President personally requested the materials be sent to his daughter immediately. This task highlights the administration's active efforts to share polling data with family members for political or personal review.
On October 20, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Alexander P. Butterfield met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building from 9:11 am to 9:14 am. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 371-004 of the White House Tapes.
On October 25, 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 2:53 pm and 3:03 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 372-032 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and speechwriter Raymond K. Price, Jr. confer briefly to coordinate the drafting of a short speech segment or document. The President instructs Price to finalize the text after reviewing a colleague’s submission to ensure the material aligns with broader objectives. The discussion centers on immediate administrative drafting tasks and the necessity for efficient communication regarding the document's structure.
On November 2, 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 7:24 pm and 8:06 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 390-023 of the White House Tapes.
H. R. Haldeman and John D. Ehrlichman confer regarding the management of an individual’s schedule and the handling of sensitive findings. The discussion centers on the unpredictable behavior of the subject, who has reportedly engaged in erratic actions that complicate administrative control. Ultimately, they decide to withhold information until the subject completes his current tasks to ensure better oversight of the final report.
On December 5, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 1:09 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 034-147 of the White House Tapes.
On January 19, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at 9:32 am. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 397-002 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon instructed Press Secretary Ronald L. Ziegler to implement an immediate ban on all communication between White House staff and Time magazine. This directive was prompted by a negative story regarding Charles W. Colson and John N. Mitchell. Nixon ordered that any staff member, including National Security Council personnel, found violating this policy—specifically mentioning Jerold L. Schecter—must have their resignation submitted within one minute.
On February 20, 1973, 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 3:01 pm and 3:12 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 411-001 of the White House Tapes.
On March 11, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 10:21 am and 10:32 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 037-080 of the White House Tapes.
On March 16, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 5:06 pm and 5:10 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 881-011 of the White House Tapes.
On March 21, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Gen. Brent G. Scowcroft talked on the telephone from 7:25 pm to 7:26 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 037-197 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with his senior aides H. R. Haldeman and John D. Ehrlichman for a brief, informal check-in at the Executive Office Building. While the specific details remain obscured by the transcript's lack of substantive dialogue, the participants signaled mutual agreement on preparing for an unspecified political or legal "fight." The exchange concludes with a general confirmation of strategy, highlighting the pressurized atmosphere within the White House inner circle during this period.
On March 28, 1973, 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 4:00 pm and 4:11 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 425-020 of the White House Tapes.
On March 29, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 9:00 am and 9:06 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 044-064 of the White House Tapes.
On March 30, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 8:32 am and 8:42 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 044-096 of the White House Tapes.
On April 16, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Ronald L. Ziegler met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building from 3:25 pm to 3:26 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 427-005 of the White House Tapes.
On May 1, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 1:06 pm and 1:07 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 045-078 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Alexander Haig held a brief, informal meeting to clarify the attendance of specific individuals, identified as “Chappie” and Garland, at a prior gathering. The discussion focused on rectifying the President’s uncertainty regarding who was present during that meeting. No major policy decisions were made, as the exchange served primarily to resolve a minor factual discrepancy regarding personnel.
On May 14, 1973, 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 2:05 pm and 3:10 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 436-007 of the White House Tapes.
On May 17, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 10:05 am and 10:31 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 921-007 of the White House Tapes.
On May 17, 1973, unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 1:25 pm and 11:59 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 921-022 of the White House Tapes.
On May 19, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator talked on the telephone at Camp David at an unknown time between 5:30 pm and 7:08 pm. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 167-001 of the White House Tapes.
On May 21, 1973, 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 3:25 pm and 3:40 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 439-018 of the White House Tapes.
On May 21, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and J. Fred Buzhardt, Jr. talked on the telephone from 5:34 pm to 5:35 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 046-134 of the White House Tapes.
On June 21, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and J. Fred Buzhardt, Jr. met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building from 5:21 pm to 5:22 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 447-038 of the White House Tapes.