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127 conversations · page 2 of 2 · frequently with Nixon, Ziegler, Colson, Woods
President Nixon and Charles Colson met to discuss campaign strategy and address the political fallout from recent heckling incidents targeting the First Family in Boston. The discussion encompassed media relations, public opinion regarding the First Lady, and an analysis of shifting voter demographics, particularly among Catholics, Jewish voters, and labor groups. They further assessed the political landscape for the upcoming election, weighing the influence of campaign surrogates and the effectiveness of current messaging.
President Richard M. Nixon and his personal secretary Rose Mary Woods met to discuss administrative matters, campaign strategy, and media coverage regarding the 1972 election. They reviewed the President's upcoming schedule, including radio speeches and a list of telephone calls, while also critiquing the perceived hostility and desperation of Democratic campaign tactics. Additionally, the pair coordinated logistics for official photographs and discussed recent television appearances by political allies like John Connally.
President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman discuss early returns and network projections during the 1972 presidential election. The two analyze the validity of competing media projections for key states like Illinois, Ohio, and Tennessee, while acknowledging the defeat of specific Republican candidates such as Louie Nunn and S. Fletcher Thompson. Nixon expresses frustration with the networks' premature and inconsistent reporting, opting to maintain a close watch on the incoming results as the landslide victory takes shape.
President Nixon and his daughter, Julie Nixon Eisenhower, held an informal meeting at Camp David to discuss personal and lighthearted topics. The conversation focused on a recent favorable article published in the London Economist, which the President sought to understand in terms of its influence and prestige. The brief exchange highlights the President's interest in international media reception and served as a moment of informal family rapport.
President Nixon consults Press Secretary Ronald Ziegler regarding Henry Kissinger’s public demeanor during a recent television briefing on Vietnam negotiations. The two discuss the importance of managing public expectations for a lasting peace and assess the likely domestic response to renewed U.S. bombing in North Vietnam. Nixon and Ziegler agree to maintain their course of action, dismissing concerns that Hanoi’s predictable outcry or negative media coverage from figures like David Brinkley will significantly alter public support for the administration's endgame.
President Nixon and Charles Colson discuss strategies for managing public and congressional opinion regarding the ongoing Vietnam War, specifically focusing on the recent US bombing campaigns against North Vietnam. They analyze the impact of media reporting and political opposition—including protests led by figures like George McGovern—while emphasizing the importance of maintaining U.S. credibility in the peace negotiations. The conversation also touches upon the need to coordinate with congressional leaders and frame the administration's actions to ensure public support for the war effort and the eventual peace settlement.
President Nixon and Charles Colson spoke to assess public and media support for the President’s recent decision to conduct the intensified bombing of North Vietnam. They reviewed feedback from political figures such as John Connally and Daniel Moynihan, noting that despite criticism from some media outlets, there was significant underlying public support for the administration's decisive actions. Colson updated the President on efforts to manage press relations and mitigate negative editorials, particularly those originating from the Washington Star, while reinforcing the necessity of maintaining a firm stance during this critical period leading up to the inauguration.
President Nixon and Charles Colson met to discuss managing the administration's public relations strategy, specifically regarding the upcoming funeral of Harry S. Truman and the President's image. The discussion touched upon navigating antiwar sentiment and media coverage of US bombing campaigns in Vietnam, with Colson providing input on how to frame these sensitive topics. They emphasized the public's desire for normalcy and the need to effectively communicate the administration's policy positions to counter domestic criticism.
President Nixon and Press Secretary Ronald Ziegler reviewed Gerald Warren’s recent press briefing and assessed public reaction to the December 1972 bombing campaign in North Vietnam. Nixon dismissed critical congressional and media sentiment, arguing that Washington’s hostility toward his war policies was detached from the sentiments of the broader American public. The two men concluded the meeting by shifting their focus to upcoming staffing and reorganization plans for the second term.
President Nixon met with Stephen B. Bull to coordinate his upcoming schedule with King Hussein of Jordan before consulting with Press Secretary Ronald L. Ziegler. The discussion focused on Ziegler’s recent press briefing regarding presidential impoundment of budget funds and the administration's frustration with media coverage. Nixon and Ziegler strategized on how to better communicate the administration's fiscal policy to the press by drawing direct comparisons to the practices of previous administrations.
President Nixon and his daughter, Julie Nixon Eisenhower, coordinate their evening dinner plans and discuss the President's inability to travel to Florida to visit Bebe Rebozo. The conversation includes a recommendation from the President for Julie to view a specific photograph in the Washington Star depicting the return of the first prisoners of war. Julie agrees to review the media coverage and confirms her attendance for dinner at the White House.
President Nixon and Henry Kissinger met to discuss current press coverage and ongoing geopolitical tensions. The two men reviewed the positive reception of returning American POWs, noted the effectiveness of recent military strikes in Laos, and expressed frustration with critical media reports. Furthermore, Nixon criticized the Israeli government's lack of diplomatic flexibility in regional peace negotiations, contrasting it with more favorable recent developments in other international discussions.
President Nixon and John Dean discussed the ongoing media coverage and investigations related to the Watergate break-in and its aftermath. Dean reported on efforts to counter "innuendo" and "character assassination" in the press, particularly concerning Dwight Chapin's hiring of individuals for opposition research. They also touched upon the lack of media attention to the FBI's investigation into bugging devices found at the Democratic National Committee, and strategies for introducing specific questions into congressional hearings to address these issues, including the role of Senators Hruska and Gurney.
On March 19, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Manolo Sanchez met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 12:35 pm and 1:28 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 420-013 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and John Ehrlichman met to review the daily news summary and discuss ongoing media relations. The conversation centered on the President's approval of specific editorials and the general tone of White House staff coverage in the press. Additionally, the participants touched upon the activities of Wilbur Mills and briefly reviewed the President’s upcoming schedule.
President Nixon and Charles Colson discuss the mounting political and media pressure surrounding the Watergate scandal and the need to restore confidence within the White House staff. Colson reports on recent positive public appearances and emphasizes that the administration must move past the scandal by focusing on its significant domestic and foreign policy achievements. The two agree on the necessity of a unified plan to address the crisis, and Nixon directs Colson to draft a paper outlining how to bring the Watergate matter to a definitive conclusion.
President Nixon and H.R. Haldeman discuss the immediate public and political reception to Nixon's televised address regarding the Watergate scandal. They review feedback from congressional members, Democratic governors, the press, and Henry Kissinger, noting that while media criticism persists, the speech was well-received by lawmakers and potentially the general public. The conversation concludes with a brief reflection on Nixon's impromptu visit to the press room, which was viewed as a positive move by CBS.
President Nixon and Press Secretary Ronald Ziegler consulted at Camp David to coordinate the administration's public relations strategy regarding the Watergate scandal and upcoming press engagements. They discussed the timing for releasing a White House 'White Paper' and potential meetings with congressional leaders, specifically noting the need to reassure members of the Armed Services Committee. Nixon emphasized his desire to travel more frequently to shift public perception away from the 'embattled' narrative of the White House, while the two agreed that despite the unprecedented, sustained media attacks, the administration remained resilient.
President Nixon and aide Stephen B. Bull reviewed the President's upcoming schedule, focusing on coordination with Republican congressional leadership, briefings with Henry Kissinger and William Rogers, and various meetings with media and advocacy groups. They discussed the logistics for specific events, including the reception for financial writers and the presentation of a flag by Lt. Col. John Dramesi. The discussion also touched upon personal family travel plans and the television coverage of a recent POW dinner produced by Paul Keyes.
President Nixon consulted with Charles W. Colson regarding strategy for an upcoming televised interview with journalist Howard K. Smith. The two men aimed to frame the Watergate investigations as an unfair, partisan effort to unfairly target the President through unsubstantiated hearsay. Nixon emphasized his proactive role in seeking the truth and his cooperation with investigations, while Colson agreed to emphasize the President's innocence and discredit John Dean for seeking immunity.
President Nixon and General Haig discussed the media's limited coverage of Watergate compared to other news, the potential White House staff changes and announcement strategy, and John Connally's assessment of the national economy and a potential freeze on food exports. They also reviewed the ongoing Watergate investigation, including the subpoena of John Dean's papers and the White House's public relations strategy.
President Nixon and Press Secretary Ronald Ziegler discussed the press reaction to the President’s recent economic speech and its potential to shift media focus away from the Watergate scandal. While Nixon expressed concern that journalists remained obsessed with Watergate, Ziegler noted that the press was generally impressed by the President's display of leadership and control. The two concluded that the positive reception of the address had successfully mitigated negative media scrutiny.
President Nixon called speechwriter Raymond K. Price, Jr. to commend him on the quality and tone of a recently televised address regarding the economy. The President emphasized that the primary objective was to project confidence and an upbeat perspective to the public during a time dominated by negative media coverage. Nixon credited Price's work for providing a necessary, positive contrast to the ongoing political climate surrounding Watergate.
President Nixon and Ronald Ziegler met to coordinate the administration's public relations strategy, focusing on shifting media attention away from the Watergate scandal toward upcoming economic initiatives and the impending Soviet summit. They analyzed the political damage caused by John Dean’s testimony and debated the merits of countering negative press coverage versus ignoring the ongoing Ervin Committee hearings. Ultimately, Nixon emphasized the necessity of projecting a poised, confident posture and maintaining a busy public schedule to steer the national narrative toward presidential business.
President Nixon met with J. Fred Buzhardt, Jr. and Alexander M. Haig, Jr. to coordinate the White House's defensive strategy regarding John Dean’s anticipated testimony before the Ervin Committee. The participants discussed strategies to undermine Dean’s credibility by focusing on his financial activities, his potential misuse of funds, and his failure to adhere to conflict-of-interest standards. They also reviewed concerns regarding leaked documents, the media’s handling of Watergate coverage, and the perceived lack of objectivity by certain journalists and senators, aiming to prepare a public response to mitigate political damage.
Press Secretary Ronald L. Ziegler briefs President Nixon on television news coverage regarding John N. Mitchell's testimony before the Ervin Committee. Ziegler reports that network coverage focused on Mitchell's claims that he withheld information from the President to protect his reelection efforts and his denials of prior knowledge regarding the Watergate break-in. Both participants conclude that the reporting of the testimony was favorable to the administration and highlighted the perceived credibility of Mitchell's defense of the President.
President Nixon and Rose Mary Woods met to discuss the ongoing political fallout from the Watergate scandal, specifically focusing on the Ervin Committee hearings and the testimony of John N. Mitchell. They assessed the performances and loyalty of various administration figures, including John Dean, H.R. Haldeman, and John Ehrlichman, while criticizing media coverage of the proceedings. Additionally, the conversation touched upon the President's public relations strategy, the negative portrayal of the White House staff in the press, and general morale amidst the mounting pressures of the scandal.