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Nixon Tapes on Oval Office administration
25 conversations · frequently with Nixon, Bull, Sanchez, Butterfield
When Oval Office administration comes up
Related topics: Presidential schedulingWhite House operationsWhite House logisticsStephen B. BullRose Mary WoodsRonald L. ZieglerPresidential logisticsManolo SanchezH. R. HaldemanAlexander HaigWhite House securityTravel planningStaff managementStaff coordination
Stephen B. Bull and Manolo Sanchez met in the Oval Office, joined by an unidentified individual, to discuss logistical arrangements regarding forthcoming communications with Charles Rochester. The group also addressed administrative matters concerning office furnishings and coordination with the General Services Administration. The conversation concluded with a brief exchange regarding the setup and appearance of cultural election materials.
On April 20, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 7:55 am and 7:57 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 483-001 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with staff members Stephen Bull and Alexander Butterfield to discuss logistical arrangements and administrative details regarding his upcoming schedule. The conversation focused on the maintenance of the Oval Office, specifically addressing concerns about a window, and reviewed protocols for an upcoming document signing ceremony with Roy Ash. Additionally, the group clarified the prestige of an upcoming federal civilian service award presentation.
On May 28, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Manolo Sanchez met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 12:33 pm and 12:40 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 506-009 of the White House Tapes.
On October 5, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Rose Mary Woods met in the Oval Office of the White House at 1:11 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 584-004 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Stephen B. Bull briefly met to discuss the potential placement of a sheepskin, weighing whether it should be utilized in one of the presidential cabins or if it might otherwise go to waste. The conversation reflects a casual administrative check-in regarding the disposition of personal or office items. No significant policy decisions were made during this brief exchange.
On November 4, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Alexander P. Butterfield met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 4:50 pm and 4:54 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 614-016 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with an unidentified individual in the Oval Office to conduct a review of drafted remarks. The discussion focused on speech revision, likely centering on refining the tone or content of upcoming presidential communications. No specific policy decisions were recorded during this brief administrative session.
On December 9, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, Manolo Sanchez, and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 3:29 pm and 3:32 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 634-008 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met briefly to review the President's immediate schedule and manage logistical arrangements for upcoming appointments. They discussed the time allocation for a meeting with journalist Nicholas P. Thimmesch and the protocol for a Distinguished Service Medal presentation involving General Leonard F. Chapman, Jr. and Major General James D. Hughes. Nixon instructed Bull to strictly limit the duration of the Thimmesch interview to five minutes.
On January 13, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at 2:22 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 647-020 of the White House Tapes.
On April 10, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 12:38 pm and 12:44 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 705-012 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with Nellie L. Yates in the Oval Office to discuss routine administrative and social matters. The brief conversation covered the care and maintenance of a plant in the office, a missed photograph opportunity involving White House secretaries, and an exchange regarding a potential trip to Florida. The President concluded the meeting by expressing an intention to reschedule Yates for a future excursion.
On May 16, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Marjorie P. Acker met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 8:03 am and 8:11 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 725-006 of the White House Tapes.
On June 15, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 1:36 pm and 2:30 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 735-011 of the White House Tapes.
On October 16, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon, Stephen B. Bull, and Alexander P. Butterfield met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 3:58 pm and 3:59 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 799-022 of the White House Tapes.
On January 2, 1973, unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 9:03 am and 9:28 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 829-039 of the White House Tapes.
On February 22, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 10:06 am and 11:14 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 861-009 of the White House Tapes.
On April 16, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 12:57 pm and 12:58 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 897-015 of the White House Tapes.
On May 17, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 12:13 pm and 12:21 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 921-017 of the White House Tapes.
Secret Service agents and unidentified individuals met briefly in the Oval Office to receive administrative instructions regarding security protocols and the movement of files. The interaction primarily involved logistical coordination, including guidance on how to navigate the office and manage staff entry. The meeting concluded shortly after these operational directions were provided and the departure of the participants was facilitated.
President Nixon met with unidentified individuals, potentially including Alexander M. Haig, Jr., to coordinate logistics for an upcoming press conference. The discussion focused on finalizing arrangements and procedural details for the event. The brief exchange concluded with the participants confirming these logistical preparations before departing.
On June 7, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 8:34 am and 9:02 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 934-001 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon, Rose Mary Woods, and an unidentified individual met briefly in the Oval Office to coordinate administrative logistics. The discussion focused on locating items within the President's briefcase and managing his immediate schedule. The participants concluded their brief interaction by confirming the placement of specific materials before departing the office.