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Nixon Tapes on Oval Office logistics
34 conversations · frequently with Nixon, Bull, Butterfield, United States Secret Service agents
When Oval Office logistics comes up
Related topics: Presidential schedulingWhite House operationsSecret ServiceWhite House administrationPresidential securityManolo SanchezSchedulingWhite House securityWhite House schedulingStephen B. BullPresidential movementJohn D. EhrlichmanHenry KissingerCabinet meeting
President Nixon and Alexander P. Butterfield met to coordinate the details of the President’s upcoming daily schedule, specifically focusing on appointments with businessmen and James Udall. The discussion included logistical adjustments to the Oval Office seating arrangements to improve audio recording quality for the taping system. Butterfield also provided a brief update regarding a reminder for the President to address matters concerning the Disabled American Veterans.
On March 24, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Alexander P. Butterfield met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 11:54 am and 11:58 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 471-020 of the White House Tapes.
Alexander P. Butterfield met with a Secret Service agent in the Oval Office to coordinate logistics regarding the President’s location and daily schedule. The discussion centered on the President's movements and the duration of his absence from the Cabinet Room. The brief exchange functioned primarily as a routine administrative coordination between White House staff and security personnel.
On April 29, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at 12:03 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 490-001 of the White House Tapes.
On April 29, 1971, United States Secret Service agents met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 12:42 pm and 12:52 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 490-003 of the White House Tapes.
United States Secret Service agents met in the Oval Office to conduct a brief, procedural briefing regarding the President's security and immediate logistics. The discussion, which was abruptly terminated, primarily centered on securing the President's location and monitoring specific site details referred to as "nests." No major policy decisions were recorded during this fragmentary exchange.
On May 13, 1971, United States Secret Service agents met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 12:20 pm and 12:50 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 498-019 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Alexander P. Butterfield met to coordinate the logistics and seating arrangements for an upcoming Cabinet meeting. They discussed concerns regarding the meeting's size, specifically addressing the participation of individuals traveling from out of town such as Brown. Additionally, the President briefly addressed administrative matters regarding a letter to Dean G. Acheson.
Alexander P. Butterfield facilitates a brief, informal meeting in the Oval Office with an unknown individual, potentially a Saudi Arabian official, and a staff member named Kimberly. The dialogue primarily focuses on logistical arrangements for the guests, including moving them to a private area and offering refreshments. The encounter concludes abruptly with the party exiting the office shortly after arrival.
On June 7, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at 12:34 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 512-030 of the White House Tapes.
United States Secret Service agents briefly met with President Nixon in the Oval Office to coordinate logistics for his departure. The discussion focused on the President's movement toward the West Colonnade for a scheduled photograph. The interaction concluded quickly as the agents departed the office to facilitate the requested transition.
Secret Service personnel engaged in a brief, low-level operational exchange within the Oval Office. The recording captures minimal dialogue regarding the arrival and departure of staff members or security details. Due to the limited and largely unintelligible nature of the audio, no significant policy decisions or substantive political developments are documented.
President Nixon met with Stephen B. Bull and Manolo Sanchez in the Oval Office to coordinate logistics and preparatory materials for his upcoming schedule. During the brief discussion, the President addressed lighting arrangements for the room and requested a copy of a forthcoming Milton Friedman article. This request was intended to facilitate a planned telephone call between the President and the economist.
Manolo Sanchez and an unknown individual met with Secret Service agents in the Oval Office to coordinate the physical placement of specific objects within the room. The discussion focused on logistical details regarding equipment setup, including the positioning of a screen and table, as well as clarifying procedural standards for placement. The meeting concluded after the participants successfully determined the desired arrangement of these items.
On August 10, 1971, Alexander P. Butterfield and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 1:30 pm and 2:31 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 559-013 of the White House Tapes.
On September 10, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 12:36 pm and 12:39 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 569-009 of the White House Tapes.
On September 21, 1971, Alexander P. Butterfield, Stephen B. Bull, and Manolo Sanchez met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 11:33 am and 11:38 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 449-005 of the White House Tapes.
On November 24, 1971, unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 1:13 pm and 2:39 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 624-023 of the White House Tapes.
United States Secret Service agents and Manolo Sanchez met in the Oval Office to coordinate logistical arrangements regarding the President’s upcoming schedule and movements. The discussion focused on rearranging furniture or equipment to create additional space, specifically identifying the Briefing Room as the location of interest. This brief exchange served to finalize immediate setup requirements for presidential activity.
On February 14, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at 4:08 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 670-022 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with his personal aide, Manolo Sanchez, in the Oval Office to discuss logistical details regarding the transport of a gift. The discussion focused on the practical handling of an object that appeared to be a telescope or similar viewing device related to space exploration. The interaction concluded with the President ensuring Sanchez had the necessary assistance to transport the item safely.
On July 20, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House at 12:03 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 748-009 of the White House Tapes.
On August 10, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 4:44 pm and 4:46 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 766-001 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with Alexander Butterfield and Stephen Bull to coordinate logistics for an upcoming congressional leaders breakfast. The participants discussed the guest list, specifically determining that Henry Kissinger should lead the discussion on military appropriations. Additionally, they evaluated the suitability of the Oval Office versus the Executive Office Building for future meetings based on scheduling and the atmosphere for the President's upcoming appointments.
Secret Service agents and personal aide Manolo Sanchez convened in the Oval Office to coordinate logistics while President Nixon was located in the Cabinet Room. The discussion primarily focused on managing the President's upcoming schedule with Press Secretary Ronald L. Ziegler. The group also addressed operational protocols, including a request to close the office door and instructions to minimize microphone noise near the President's dog.
An unidentified man and woman met in the Oval Office to coordinate a departure or transition involving personnel. The participants briefly discussed the logistics of opening a door to facilitate their exit and noted the presence of a crowd outside. The conversation concludes abruptly as the individuals prioritize moving away from the immediate area.
On March 13, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 8:14 am and 11:00 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 878-001 of the White House Tapes.
On March 13, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman met in the Oval Office of the White House at 5:45 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 878-021 of the White House Tapes.
On April 27, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 8:05 am and 8:30 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 906-002 of the White House Tapes.
On May 1, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 3:07 pm and 3:10 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 908-018 of the White House Tapes.
On May 14, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 10:50 am and 11:00 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 917-003 of the White House Tapes.
On May 15, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon, Stephen B. Bull, and unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 12:13 pm and 12:19 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 918-018 of the White House Tapes.
Unnamed participants gathered in the Oval Office for a brief exchange characterized by an expression of praise for work performed. The discussion touched upon logistical details involving items in the office, the placement of a stamp, and arrangements for an automobile. The conversation concluded abruptly without addressing substantive policy or administrative matters.