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Nixon Tapes on Leslie C. Arends
17 conversations · frequently with Nixon, Bull, Arends, Haldeman
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On April 20, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 2:38 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 042-058 of the White House Tapes.
On May 12, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 4:32 pm and 5:28 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 003-024 of the White House Tapes.
On May 20, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 1:47 pm and 2:08 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 003-086 of the White House Tapes.
On May 20, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, Stephen B. Bull, and Leslie C. Arends met in the Oval Office of the White House from 2:08 pm to 2:09 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 502-017 of the White House Tapes.
On June 15, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 6:28 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 005-082 of the White House Tapes.
On June 15, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 6:29 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 005-083 of the White House Tapes.
H. R. Haldeman coordinates with Clark MacGregor to ensure that Senator Gordon L. Allott is informed that President Nixon will personally intervene with Representatives F. Edward Hébert and Leslie C. Arends regarding an unspecified draft issue. Haldeman emphasizes that the President's involvement must remain strictly confidential to secure the necessary cooperation from the congressmen. MacGregor acknowledges the directive and agrees to convey these instructions to Allott while cautioning against any public disclosure.
President Nixon instructed the White House operator to place calls to Representatives F. Edward Hebert, George H. Mahon, and Leslie C. Arends. Additionally, the President inquired about the status and location of Elizabeth Andrews, who had recently departed from a hospital. The operator informed Nixon that she was tracking Andrews's return and would continue attempts to facilitate his requested communications.
President Nixon met with Alexander P. Butterfield to finalize the agenda for an upcoming session with congressional leadership. The discussion focused on a resolution introduced by Representative Leslie C. Arends, which the President formally reviewed and approved for the meeting. The brief exchange ensured that the administration’s legislative strategy remained aligned with key congressional allies.
President Nixon instructed Stephen B. Bull to deliver an item to Leslie C. Arends at the request of Henry Kissinger. The brief meeting in the Oval Office focused solely on this delivery task. No other significant topics or decisions were discussed.
Henry A. Kissinger and Richard K. Cook discussed legislative strategy regarding a proposal to end the Vietnam War. They focused on coordinating with Republican leadership, specifically reviewing Cook’s recent consultations with Gerald R. Ford and Leslie C. Arends. The discussion aimed to align these legislative efforts with the President’s upcoming schedule and forecast potential congressional support.
Charles W. Colson coordinates with his staff and W. Richard Howard to retrieve a specific newspaper column written by Richard Wilson for the Washington Star. The discussion centers on locating this piece, which highlights the conclusion of the Vietnam War and features commentary from Leslie C. Arends. Colson directs Howard to deliver the column to the President’s office immediately for review.
On March 20, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 10:26 am and 10:29 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 884-002 of the White House Tapes.
On April 10, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 3:25 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 044-128 of the White House Tapes.
On May 1, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 1:16 pm and 1:18 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 045-083 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with Stephen B. Bull to coordinate his upcoming schedule and manage key political engagements. They discussed a planned meeting with Hugh Scott and Leslie C. Arends, incorporating recommendations from Alexander M. Haig, Jr. regarding the briefing's duration and structure. The conversation focused on logistical preparations for this high-level session and an impending Cabinet meeting.