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Nixon Tapes on Meeting logistics
22 conversations · frequently with Nixon, Bull, Butterfield, Warren
When Meeting logistics comes up
Related topics: Presidential schedulingSchedulingOval OfficeCamp DavidCabinet RoomWhite House operationsWhite House administrationAlexander P. ButterfieldWhite House staffWhite House schedulingWhite House correspondenceStephen B. BullStaff coordinationSecurity
This recording captures unidentified individuals engaged in logistical preparations for an upcoming meeting within the Cabinet Room. The discussion focuses on the physical arrangement of the space, specifically involving the placement of a chair and the movement of an unknown object. These administrative efforts were intended to ready the room for a subsequent gathering of participants.
President Nixon met with Alexander P. Butterfield to coordinate logistical details for an upcoming meeting. The discussion focused on establishing the guest list of participants and finalizing the expected duration of the session. These administrative arrangements were intended to maintain the efficiency of the President's schedule.
President Richard M. Nixon and unknown person(s) met in the Cabinet Room of the White House on an unknown date, sometime between 4:52 pm on October 7, 1971 and 12:01 pm on October 12, 1971. The Cabinet Room taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 078-005 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon inquired about the arrival of Richard A. Moore, indicating a planned meeting or discussion concerning the President's schedule. The conversation was brief, with Nixon checking on Moore's presence before the unknown individual departed. No substantive topics beyond the immediate scheduling matter were discussed.
On October 26, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Alexander P. Butterfield met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 12:19 pm and 12:20 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 602-008 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Stephen B. Bull briefly discussed the scheduling of Frank L. Rizzo. The President instructed Bull to bring Rizzo in alone first, before potentially bringing others in, indicating a desire for a private initial discussion with Rizzo. This meeting appears to be a quick logistical arrangement for an upcoming encounter.
President Richard Nixon met with his personal aide, Stephen B. Bull, to review the logistics of the President’s upcoming schedule. The discussion focused on coordinating the details for a forthcoming meeting, specifically addressing the appropriate seating arrangements and placement of the various participants. This interaction served to ensure administrative readiness for the President's scheduled engagements.
President Nixon discussed scheduling a brief meeting with an unnamed individual before a larger, unspecified meeting. The purpose was to allow this individual fifteen minutes with someone else, presumably to convey information or receive instructions, ensuring it did not conflict with the main agenda.
On July 20, 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 12:20 pm and 2:02 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 349-003 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Alexander Butterfield discussed Nixon's upcoming schedule, specifically regarding a meeting at the Executive Office Building and his departure for Camp David. They confirmed the departure time for Camp David, settling on 5:30 PM. Butterfield was present to relay and confirm these schedule details with the President.
On August 1, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 10:31 am and 10:33 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 758-008 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Gerald L. Warren briefly discussed logistics for an upcoming meeting with the Council of Environmental Quality. They considered the possibility of a photograph opportunity taking place outdoors, with Warren suggesting it might be beneficial. The conversation was very short, focusing on the practical arrangements for the photo op.
President Nixon held an undocumented meeting with unidentified individuals in the Cabinet Room to address logistical and administrative preparations for an upcoming event or briefing. The discussion focused on room setup requirements, specifically addressing lighting and the scheduling of meeting arrivals. Due to the lack of a transcript, the precise nature of the meeting’s agenda and any subsequent action items remain historical unknowns.
President Nixon and Stephen B. Bull briefly coordinate logistics regarding an upcoming meeting and the potential involvement of an individual named Rylan. The President explicitly instructs Bull to schedule Rylan for 5:30 pm and expresses his intent to avoid personal participation in the earlier session. The discussion focuses on managing meeting protocols, including the use of stand-ins and verification procedures for the proceedings.
President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman coordinate the scheduling of an upcoming afternoon meeting and discuss the logistics of a visitor's travel to Camp David. They also address a clerical matter regarding missing form letters that the President requires for his current work. The conversation concludes with a directive to locate these documents within the office to facilitate the President's review.
President Nixon coordinates a meeting at Camp David with John D. Ehrlichman and George H.W. Bush. The President determines the logistics for the gathering, instructing Ehrlichman to bring Bush to the Aspen Lodge to facilitate their discussion. The brief call serves primarily as a scheduling coordination between the participants.
President Nixon consults with Colonel Richard T. Kennedy regarding the logistical arrangements for an upcoming meeting. The President instructs Kennedy to limit the number of attendees to ensure discretion and emphasizes the need for a controlled approach when discussing potential points of contact. The conversation concludes with a directive for the participants to travel to the President's location.
President Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met to manage the logistical complexities of the President’s daily schedule, focusing on meeting durations and the coordination of upcoming appointments. They discussed specific scheduling challenges regarding meetings with Hafez Ismail, Charles S. Rhyne, and various members of Congress, with Nixon emphasizing the need for more realistic time allotments for these encounters. Additionally, the President directed Bull to improve the system for managing congressional visits and finalized arrangements for a party hosted by Senator Strom Thurmond.
On February 28, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 4:23 pm and 4:25 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 865-027 of the White House Tapes.
On March 21, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 12:07 pm and 12:10 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 886-011 of the White House Tapes.
On April 25, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 9:17 am and 9:21 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 904-007 of the White House Tapes.