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Nixon Tapes on John K. Andrews Jr.
23 conversations · frequently with Nixon, Andrews, Haldeman, Woods
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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.
On May 27, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 8:11 pm and 8:19 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 003-154 of the White House Tapes.
On May 28, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 9:49 am and 11:03 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 003-171 of the White House Tapes.
On July 2, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 5:25 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 006-100 of the White House Tapes.
On July 2, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 6:16 pm and 6:36 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 006-108 of the White House Tapes.
On July 3, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 6:05 pm and 6:16 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 006-134 of the White House Tapes.
On August 16, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 9:28 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 008-017 of the White House Tapes.
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.
On November 5, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, John K. Andrews, Jr., John K. Andrews, Sr., and Mrs. John K. Andrews, Sr. met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 12:55 pm and 12:57 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 615-027 of the White House Tapes.
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.
On April 5, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 4:30 pm and 4:36 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 703-003 of the White House Tapes.
On April 25, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 12:50 pm and 1:09 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 023-060 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Henry Kissinger met briefly to discuss the President's upcoming speech. They confirmed that speechwriters Winston Lord and John K. Andrews, Jr. were already working on a draft. Nixon expressed a desire to review the draft that evening to ensure it was in good shape for the following day, and they agreed to work on it around eight o'clock.
On May 2, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 9:17 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 023-124 of the White House Tapes.
On May 3, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 2:30 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 023-136 of the White House Tapes.
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.
On October 24, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 9:05 am and 9:15 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 032-014 of the White House Tapes.
On October 25, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 3:04 pm and 3:05 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 032-041 of the White House Tapes.
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.
On October 26, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 10:01 am and 12:36 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 032-052 of the White House Tapes.