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Nixon Tapes on Legal counsel
39 conversations · frequently with Nixon, Buzhardt, Haldeman, Haig
When Legal counsel comes up
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President Nixon met with his attorney Frank DeMarco, Jr. and White House Counsel John W. Dean, III to finalize personal tax-related matters. The participants discussed the closure of specific financial or legal business, with DeMarco expressing relief upon the conclusion of the affair. No further substantive policy matters were recorded during this brief encounter.
On October 16, 1972, 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 2:23 pm and 2:25 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 367-009 of the White House Tapes.
On October 23, 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 7:47 am and 8:34 am. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 371-017 of the White House Tapes.
On April 25, 1973, 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 10:58 am and 11:06 am. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 430-002 of the White House Tapes.
John Ehrlichman meets with President Nixon to discuss his impending departure from the administration amidst the mounting pressures of the Watergate investigation. Ehrlichman updates the President on his communications regarding his professional future and legal exposure, specifically addressing the risks of being drawn into public testimony or project leadership roles. The conversation centers on navigating potential prosecutorial scrutiny and the strategic necessity of Ehrlichman stepping down from his official duties.
President Nixon met with Secretary of State William P. Rogers to discuss the need for a new legal counsel to handle mounting administrative and legal pressures. The conversation centered on the importance of expressing confidence in Attorney General Elliot Richardson regarding his dealings with the Senate, as well as the search for a seasoned, trusted individual to serve as a personal legal advisor. Nixon expressed urgency in finding a candidate who could operate independently of White House staff to navigate these sensitive government matters.
President Nixon, along with H.R. Haldeman, J. Fred Buzhardt, Jr., and Alexander Haig, discussed the escalating Watergate crisis, focusing on the potential release and legal implications of Haldeman's notes, the strategy for handling document requests from the Senate committee and grand jury, and the President's own knowledge and role in the events. Key concerns included the risk of executive privilege being overridden, the potential for damaging information to be leaked or misinterpreted, and the need to coordinate a White House legal strategy to protect the presidency.
President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman discuss the recent New York grand jury indictments of John Mitchell and Maurice Stans in the Robert Vesco case. The conversation turns to legal strategy and internal frustrations regarding the accuracy of reports being relayed to Alexander Haig about meetings with Haldeman's legal counsel. Haldeman specifically corrects the record concerning the attendance of J. Fred Buzhardt, Leonard Garment, and Horace Chapman Rose at a recent meeting, highlighting ongoing friction within the administration’s legal coordination.
On May 15, 1973, J. Fred Buzhardt, Jr. and Doug Parker talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 5:21 pm and 5:45 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 046-068 of the White House Tapes.
On May 16, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and White House operator talked on the telephone at 9:48 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 046-074 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and legal counsel J. Fred Buzhardt, Jr. held a brief meeting to verify the status of undisclosed materials or records. Buzhardt confirmed that the requested items had been secured and reviewed, though he noted that the effort yielded unsuccessful or unproductive results. This exchange served as a status update regarding the handling of sensitive documentation amidst the unfolding Watergate investigation.
On May 16, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and J. Fred Buzhardt, Jr. met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 1:25 pm and 3:02 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 919-031 of the White House Tapes.
On May 16, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 2:46 pm and 2:51 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 046-080 of the White House Tapes.
On May 16, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 2:52 pm and 2:58 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 046-082 of the White House Tapes.
On May 16, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and J. Fred Buzhardt, Jr. talked on the telephone from 2:57 pm to 2:58 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 046-083 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon, along with Alexander Haig and J. Fred Buzhardt, Jr., discussed the Watergate investigation, focusing on the Huston Plan and its termination, executive privilege, and potential indictments. Buzhardt confirmed that the Huston Plan was orally terminated shortly after its approval and that documentation exists to support this. They also discussed the legal strategy regarding executive privilege and the potential impact of upcoming hearings and indictments on the administration.
On May 17, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 4:36 pm and 4:58 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 046-104 of the White House Tapes.
On May 17, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 7:58 pm and 8:01 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 046-108 of the White House Tapes.
On May 21, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 5:29 pm and 5:34 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 046-133 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 May 21, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and J. Fred Buzhardt, Jr. met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building from 5:34 pm to 5:35 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 439-028 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon contacted H. R. Haldeman, who was at his legal counsel's office, to arrange a meeting prior to the President's upcoming three-day trip to Iceland. Nixon requested that Haldeman travel to the Executive Office Building to discuss various outstanding matters. The two agreed that Haldeman would arrive at the EOB within approximately thirty minutes to begin their consultation.
President Nixon and Ronald Ziegler discussed the motivations behind John W. Dean III's recent actions regarding the Watergate investigation. Ziegler posited that Dean’s behavior was less about personal animosity toward the President and more a product of strategic pressure applied by his legal counsel for defense purposes. Nixon remained skeptical of this assessment, questioning whether Dean’s actions were inherently malicious.
On June 5, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and White House operator talked on the telephone at 5:26 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 039-094 of the White House Tapes.
On June 6, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 12:56 pm and 1:00 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 039-103 of the White House Tapes.
On June 6, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 2:34 pm and 2:35 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 039-108 of the White House Tapes.
On June 6, 1973, J. Fred Buzhardt, Jr. and President Richard M. Nixon met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building from 5:40 pm to 5:41 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 443-034 of the White House Tapes.
On June 11, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 2:56 pm and 3:00 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 040-011 of the White House Tapes.
On June 11, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and White House operator talked on the telephone at 8:50 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 040-016 of the White House Tapes.
On June 12, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 11:31 am and 11:34 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 040-027 of the White House Tapes.
On June 12, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 1:16 pm and 1:24 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 040-032 of the White House Tapes.
On June 13, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and J. Fred Buzhardt, Jr. talked on the telephone from 11:37 am to 11:38 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 040-068 of the White House Tapes.
On June 13, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and J. Fred Buzhardt, Jr. met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building from 11:37 am to 11:38 am. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 445-005 of the White House Tapes.
On June 19, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 10:12 am and 12:35 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 041-012 of the White House Tapes.
On June 19, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and White House operator talked on the telephone at 3:00 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 041-017 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and his close associate Bebe Rebozo discuss recent diplomatic meetings with Soviet leader Leonid Brezhnev and address ongoing concerns regarding the handling of a Howard Hughes financial contribution. Rebozo updates the President on the strategy for returning the funds, confirming that his lawyer, Kenneth Gemmill, is managing the process with a representative from New York. Rebozo also expresses relief after being assured by his legal counsel that he faces no legal jeopardy regarding the matter.
President Nixon and his close associate Bebe Rebozo discuss the logistics of an ongoing arrangement involving an unidentified third party and a lawyer. The exchange centers on ensuring a specific task is completed, with Nixon emphasizing that the individual must follow through even if the legal representative declines to intervene. The conversation concludes with a plan for the two to reconnect the following day.
On June 21, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 5:20 pm and 5:21 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 041-029 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.