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Nixon Tapes on Kenneth R. Cole Jr.
16 conversations · frequently with Nixon, Bull, Cole, Krogh
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On April 27, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 5:13 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 002-047 of the White House Tapes.
On June 24, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 10:33 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 005-155 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon instructed the White House operator to relay a personal well-wish to Kenneth R. Cole, Jr., who was presumably recovering from an illness or injury. The President requested that Cole be told to return to the golf course as soon as possible, emphasizing the message's personal nature. This brief exchange occurred as Nixon prepared to depart for a televised recording of his Honor America Day speech.
Kenneth R. Cole, Jr., Egil Krogh, and members of the Domestic Council convened in the Cabinet Room for a meeting that was primarily occupied by non-substantive maintenance activities. The recording reflects a period of inactivity regarding policy or administration, as the participants were largely displaced by unknown personnel performing routine maintenance. Consequently, no significant policy discussions, executive decisions, or official action items were recorded during this session.
President Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met to finalize logistical arrangements for an upcoming meeting with a group led by John D. Rockefeller III. The discussion focused on administrative details including the duration of the session, seating arrangements, and the provision of refreshments. Kenneth R. Cole, Jr. was identified as a key participant involved in the coordination of these preparations.
President Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull to coordinate the scheduling of an upcoming meeting involving Richard C. Van Dusen and Kenneth R. Cole, Jr. The discussion centered on logistics and the arrangement of White House gift distributions, specifically concerning ashtrays and cuff links. The brief exchange served to finalize these administrative appointments and protocol details.
President Nixon met with Stephen B. Bull to coordinate his upcoming schedule, specifically focusing on a meeting with Kenneth R. Cole, Jr. and preparations for a physical examination at Bethesda Naval Hospital. The discussion covered the timing of his hospital departure and necessary dietary arrangements. Additionally, the President briefly noted an interest in Joseph R. Biden of Delaware.
President Nixon and John Ehrlichman met to discuss the logistics of an upcoming meeting with the Executive Committee of the Republican Governors, specifically focusing on how to elevate the status of Kenneth R. Cole, Jr. within the administration. They also reviewed recent political events, including a critique of Speaker Carl B. Albert's performance at a Time magazine anniversary dinner compared to the more favorable impression made by Gerald R. Ford. Finally, they briefly touched on perceived slights by Senator Mark O. Hatfield during a recent presidential breakfast event.
On February 23, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House from 10:52 am to 10:53 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 862-007 of the White House Tapes.
On March 2, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 9:27 am and 9:31 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 037-028 of the White House Tapes.
On April 13, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House at 11:53 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 895-019 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met to finalize scheduling arrangements for an upcoming Building Trade Association conference. They reviewed the logistics for the event, including Nixon’s attendance at a VIP reception involving Secretary of Labor Peter J. Brennan. Nixon directed Bull to coordinate with Kenneth R. Cole, Jr. to ensure the President was briefed on the delay of the event and the specific protocol for his appearance.
President Nixon met with Stephen B. Bull to discuss the reorganization of White House staff and communication protocols following the recent departures of H. R. Haldeman and John Ehrlichman. Nixon established clear administrative boundaries, delegating domestic policy coordination to Kenneth R. Cole, Jr. and directing Bull and Rose Mary Woods to manage scheduling for personal friends and VIP contacts. The conversation also touched upon the necessity of monitoring public and VIP reaction to the President's recent Watergate speech.
On May 2, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 10:31 am and 10:43 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 045-138 of the White House Tapes.
On May 2, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and White House operator talked on the telephone at 12:11 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 045-139 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Kenneth R. Cole, Jr. coordinated the final approval of an economic statement. Nixon confirmed that he did not need to review the document further, granting Cole authorization to release the statement immediately. Cole was tasked with relaying the President’s approval to the relevant parties to facilitate its dissemination.