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Nixon Tapes on Kenneth R. Cole Jr.
16 conversations · frequently with Nixon, Bull, Cole, Krogh
President Nixon instructed the White House operator to place an outgoing telephone call to Kenneth R. Cole, Jr. The brief exchange served as a logistical coordination to facilitate direct communication between the President and a member of his domestic policy staff. No policy matters or substantive political issues were discussed during this request.
President Nixon directs the White House operator to place individual telephone calls to Representative Wilbur D. Mills and Representative John W. Byrnes. Additionally, he requests a call to Kenneth R. Cole Jr., noting that Cole is currently hospitalized. These instructions facilitate the President's outreach to key legislative figures and a White House staffer.
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.
President Nixon and Stephen B. Bull briefly met in the Oval Office to discuss an upcoming meeting. The conversation focused on press relations and potentially using a meeting with Secretary Shultz as an opportunity to reach an agreement, with Kenneth R. Cole, Jr. also mentioned as a participant in future discussions.
President Nixon instructed the White House operator to place an outgoing telephone call to Kenneth R. Cole, Jr., who served as the Deputy Assistant to the President for Domestic Affairs. This brief administrative interaction served as a logistical step to facilitate direct communication between the President and a key staff member. No further substantive discussion or policy decisions were recorded during this brief connection.
President Nixon met with an unknown individual to coordinate his immediate schedule and administrative workflow. The discussion focused on facilitating a brief ten-minute briefing for Kenneth R. Cole, Jr., to address pending legislative matters following a separate meeting with Secretary Brennan. No major policy decisions were reached, as the primary objective was the logistical management of the President's appointments.
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.
President Nixon directs the White House operator to facilitate a meeting with Kenneth R. Cole, Jr. He explicitly requests that Cole join him in the Old Executive Office Building. This brief administrative exchange confirms the scheduling of a direct consultation between the President and a key staff member.
President Nixon initiates a request through the White House operator to be connected with Kenneth R. Cole, Jr. This brief administrative interaction serves as a call-routing request to facilitate direct communication between the President and his Deputy Assistant for Domestic Affairs. No further policy discussions or substantive developments occur during this exchange.
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.