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Nixon Tapes on John K. Andrews Jr.
22 conversations · frequently with Nixon, Andrews, Haldeman, Woods
President Nixon coordinates with his personal secretary, Rose Mary Woods, regarding the preparation of a draft document intended for John K. Andrews, Jr. The two discuss the status of a specific quote and the timeline for delivering the text to Andrews for further editing. Nixon instructs Woods to provide the draft to Andrews so that he may begin work that evening, with the President planning to review the progress by 9:00 p.m. to offer additional guidance.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to place a telephone call to John K. Andrews, Jr. The President expressed his satisfaction with a recent project or statement, specifically noting that Andrews had produced a "great pricey one." This brief exchange served primarily as an administrative request to connect the President with a member of Raymond K. Price, Jr.'s staff.
President Nixon contacts the White House operator to place a direct phone call to John K. Andrews, Jr. The President specifically requests that the connection be made to the office of Raymond K. Price, Jr. This brief administrative interaction serves solely to facilitate communication between the President and members of his speechwriting staff.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to request a telephone connection with John K. Andrews, Jr. The operator facilitated the request by identifying Andrews as being located within the office of speechwriter Raymond K. Price. This brief exchange served solely as an administrative bridge to initiate a subsequent conversation between the President and his staff.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to place an outgoing call to John K. Andrews, Jr. The President requested that the operator connect him to Andrews, who was located in Raymond K. Price, Jr.'s office. The conversation was limited to these logistical arrangements for facilitating the call.
President Nixon initiates a request to the White House operator to be connected with John K. Andrews, Jr. This brief interaction serves as a routine administrative coordination to facilitate a direct communication line. No substantive policy discussions or decisions occur during this exchange.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to place an urgent telephone call to John K. Andrews, Jr. and Raymond K. Price, Jr. This communication was intended to facilitate direct contact with members of his speechwriting staff. No substantive policy discussions occurred during this brief request for administrative assistance.
President Nixon and William Safire discussed the drafting process for an upcoming speech to the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW). They coordinated the involvement of John K. Andrews, Jr. and Raymond K. Price, Jr. regarding the speech's thematic content, specifically focusing on promoting the American spirit and ensuring the address remains impactful and newsworthy rather than derivative.
President Nixon met with John K. Andrews, Jr. and his parents for a brief, informal social visit in the Oval Office. The participants engaged in polite conversation before the meeting concluded after approximately two minutes. No substantive policy discussions or significant political decisions were recorded during this brief encounter.
President Nixon consults his daughter, Julie Nixon Eisenhower, regarding the scheduling of professional photography sessions in the Old Executive Office Building and the Lincoln Sitting Room to support upcoming press publicity. The two coordinate travel plans to Camp David and discuss staff assignments, including the appointment of John K. Andrews, Jr. to handle editorial work for the First Family. Nixon also confirms that H.R. Haldeman is coordinating with David N. Parker to ensure staff harmony regarding upcoming trip logistics.
President Nixon met with speechwriter John K. Andrews, Jr. to review and finalize a speech prepared for the President's upcoming address at a Catholic education convention. The two discussed specific revisions, with Nixon ensuring the draft incorporated his preferred messaging and feedback. The meeting concluded after the President reviewed the document and confirmed his intention to deliver the address.
President Nixon consulted with his aide Stephen B. Bull regarding the scheduling of upcoming meetings, specifically focusing on a planned engagement with John K. Andrews, Jr. The discussion centered on logistics and coordination for the President's calendar. The conversation concluded with Bull departing the Oval Office shortly thereafter.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to facilitate a telephone connection with John K. Andrews, Jr., a member of the White House research office. The brief interaction served as a formal request to initiate this specific line of communication. No further policy or substantive matters were discussed during this brief exchange.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to determine the current location of H. R. Haldeman. Following this inquiry, he requested that the operator place a call to John K. Andrews, Jr. This brief administrative exchange served to facilitate direct communication with his staff.
President Nixon instructed the White House operator to contact John K. Andrews, Jr. regarding an immediate meeting. He requested that Andrews be directed to his office in the Executive Office Building. No further details regarding the substance of the meeting were discussed during this brief administrative request.
President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman discuss the preparation of the President's upcoming acceptance speech, specifically evaluating the writing contributions of John K. Andrews, Jr. and Aram Bakshian. Nixon expresses concerns over the overly religious and "sappy" tone of Andrews's drafts, mandating that he adopt a sharper style similar to Bakshian's. The pair decides to have Andrews adjust his approach to meet Nixon's requirements, with plans for him to join the President's team around the time of Ronald Reagan's scheduled visit.
President Nixon and H.R. Haldeman discuss the drafting process for the President's upcoming speech to Congress following his Soviet Union trip. They evaluate the collaborative dynamic between speechwriters John K. Andrews, Jr. and Raymond K. Price, Jr., noting that Andrews provides speed while Price offers greater experience and polish. Nixon decides to have Andrews join him at Camp David first for initial work, with Price scheduled to arrive the following day to assist with final revisions and organization.
President Nixon initiates a brief telephonic request through the White House operator to be connected with John K. Andrews, Jr. This administrative interaction serves to facilitate direct communication between the President and his staffer. No further substantive policy matters or decisions were discussed during this short exchange.
President Nixon directs the White House operator to initiate a telephone connection with John K. Andrews, Jr. This brief administrative interaction serves as a functional request to facilitate direct communication between the President and his staff member. No policy matters or substantive political discussions take place during this short exchange.
President Nixon and John K. Andrews, Jr. discussed final revisions for an upcoming farm speech scheduled for October 27, 1972. Nixon questioned the omission of the "revitalization of rural America" theme, but ultimately deferred to the judgment of John C. Whitaker and Secretary Earl L. Butz’s staff, who argued that such language might alienate farmers concerned about rural development. Having confirmed the reasoning behind the draft, Nixon approved the speech for release as written.
President Nixon initiates a request for the White House operator to place a telephone call to John K. Andrews, Jr. This administrative interaction serves to facilitate direct communication between the President and his staff member. The brief exchange concludes once the connection process is initiated.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to facilitate a telephone connection with John K. Andrews, Jr. This brief communication served solely as a logistical request to initiate a call with Andrews. No further substantive discussion took place during this specific exchange.