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Nixon Tapes on Oval Office protocol
62 conversations · frequently with Nixon, United States Secret Service agents, Bull, White House photographer
When Oval Office protocol comes up
Related topics: Secret ServicePresidential schedulingWhite House securityWhite House operationsManolo SanchezWhite House logisticsWhite House staffPresidential securityPresidential giftsStephen B. BullPresidential protectionLogisticsWhite House photographyRonald L. Ziegler
President Nixon met with United States Secret Service agents in the Oval Office to discuss matters related to his personal security and protective details. The brief engagement served as a routine coordination session between the President and his security detail. No specific policy decisions or significant operational changes were recorded during this session.
President Nixon held a brief meeting with unknown participants in the Oval Office to discuss logistical arrangements regarding his official schedule. The conversation focused on directing the President's movement toward the Cabinet Room for a subsequent engagement. The interaction concluded quickly as the visitors departed the office shortly thereafter.
On March 19, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 8:45 am and 8:51 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 470-002 of the White House Tapes.
Secret Service agents met with President Nixon in the Oval Office to discuss security-related matters. The fragmented exchange involved logistics concerning a home office and references to an unidentified individual referred to as 'Dad.' Due to the poor audio quality of the recording, no substantive policy decisions or actionable directives could be determined.
On April 16, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Mark I. Goode met in the Oval Office of the White House from 12:07 pm to 12:09 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 482-003 of the White House Tapes.
On April 28, 1971, United States Secret Service agents met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 12:16 pm and 12:35 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 491-008 of the White House Tapes.
On May 5, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 10:15 am and 10:27 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 491-018 of the White House Tapes.
Secret Service agents met with President Nixon in the Oval Office to discuss security-related protocols. The brief interaction, largely characterized by ambient room noise and muffled discourse, centered on the necessity of confirming specific protective measures or security arrangements. No substantial policy decisions or actionable items were clearly recorded beyond the brief acknowledgment of a need for certainty regarding these protocols.
On June 7, 1971, United States Secret Service agents met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 1:41 pm and 3:20 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 513-008 of the White House Tapes.
On June 17, 1971, Alexander P. Butterfield and unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 8:06 am and 9:48 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 524-003 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with Lane and Elizabeth Dwinell to express his personal appreciation for Lane Dwinell's service to the administration. The brief encounter included a discussion regarding a scheduled luncheon for Mrs. Juan Velasco, to which the Dwinells were invited as part of broader diplomatic engagement. The meeting concluded with the exchange of presidential gifts and a photograph, marking the formal end of Dwinell's tenure.
President Nixon, Rose Mary Woods, and Stephen Bull meet with unidentified guests to facilitate a brief, informal reception. The President exchanges pleasantries, reflects on past acquaintances, and presents commemorative gifts, including an item featuring the presidential seal. The meeting concludes with arrangements for the guests to tour the grounds and coordinate the arrival of additional visitors.
President Nixon and Stephen B. Bull discussed operational logistics regarding the Oval Office, focusing specifically on managing the presence of children during visits. They considered the potential addition of gifts, such as a music box, to improve the experience for younger visitors. The conversation also included brief administrative coordination regarding John Ehrlichman's schedule.
President Nixon hosted a brief Oval Office ceremony to honor Brigadier General Albert Redman, Jr. on the occasion of his promotion and to recognize his long-standing military service. Accompanied by his family and members of the White House Communications Agency, Redman received presidential gifts, including cufflinks bearing the presidential seal. The meeting concluded with official group photography to commemorate the event.
Secret Service agents met with President Nixon in the Oval Office to discuss security-related matters. The brief interaction, which was truncated before its conclusion, lacked a surviving transcript or detailed record of specific policy directives. Consequently, the substantive content and outcomes of the engagement remain historically indeterminate.
Secret Service agents gathered in the Oval Office to address an urgent, though unidentified, medical emergency involving an individual's health. The discussion focused on coordinating an immediate response, including instructions to contact emergency services. The brief exchange concluded with the agents clearing the area after addressing the crisis.
On September 21, 1971, United States Secret Service agents met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 5:15 pm and 8:20 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 449-021 of the White House Tapes.
On September 28, 1971, United States Secret Service agents met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 1:40 pm and 1:41 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 579-005 of the White House Tapes.
A brief, two-minute meeting took place in the Oval Office between President Nixon and unnamed Secret Service agents. Due to the lack of available transcripts and the abrupt termination of the recording, the specific subjects addressed remain undocumented. The encounter concluded without any discernible policy decisions or recorded outcomes.
President Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull to review his daily schedule and coordinate logistics for upcoming appointments. The discussion focused on managing the workflow of the Oval Office, specifically addressing the seating requirements and protocol for a group of approximately one hundred visitors. They also touched upon the implementation of administrative policies and procedures regarding the management of these events.
President Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull to coordinate upcoming appointments and manage the flow of visitors to the Oval Office. The primary focus of the discussion was the scheduling of meetings involving Henry A. Kissinger and H.R. Haldeman. Nixon directed Bull to prioritize these arrivals and ensure their presence for a designated three o'clock session.
On October 29, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 8:30 am and 8:40 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 607-003 of the White House Tapes.
Secret Service agents briefly entered the Oval Office to confer with the President regarding security-related matters. The short, two-minute exchange remained largely unintelligible, resulting in no identifiable policy shifts or documented directives. The participants concluded the meeting and exited the office shortly after arrival.
On November 5, 1971, unknown person(s) and United States Secret Service agents met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 11:13 am and 11:20 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 615-020 of the White House Tapes.
On November 12, 1971, United States Secret Service agents met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 4:02 pm and 4:29 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 617-004 of the White House Tapes.
On November 15, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 12:50 pm and 12:57 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 618-024 of the White House Tapes.
Secret Service agents met with President Nixon in the Oval Office to coordinate security logistics and verify the President’s location. The brief exchange focused on confirming the President’s transition to the residence and addressing administrative communication protocols via the office buzzer system. The conversation concluded with the agents exiting the office shortly thereafter.
This recording captures a brief interaction between United States Secret Service agents and unidentified individuals in the Oval Office. The conversation follows the departure of President Nixon and H.R. Haldeman from the room earlier that evening. Due to the limited nature of the recording, no substantive policy or political discussions are recorded.
On January 26, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Manolo Sanchez met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 10:02 am and 10:08 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 656-008 of the White House Tapes.
On February 29, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Manolo Sanchez met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 8:10 am and 8:55 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 675-007 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with his personal valet, Manolo Sanchez, in the Oval Office to discuss personal arrangements. The brief interaction focused primarily on the President's request for tea. No substantive policy or political matters were addressed during this short exchange.
On March 20, 1972, United States Secret Service agents and unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 3:38 pm and 4:48 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 689-008 of the White House Tapes.
On March 28, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Alexander P. Butterfield met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 7:48 am and 10:19 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 695-001 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with Carl W. Tiller and George P. Shultz, along with a photographer, for a brief introductory and ceremonial session. The discussion touched upon Tiller's professional background and his transition into future relief coordination work following his government service. The meeting concluded with an exchange of gifts and brief pleasantries regarding Tiller's career.
President Nixon met with Eugene S. Cowen and Richard K. Cook to bid farewell to Cowen, who was departing his White House staff position to become a network executive. The President expressed his appreciation for Cowen’s service and presented him with a gift in the form of a money clip. A photographer was present to document the occasion, marking a formal end to Cowen's tenure.
President Nixon hosted Dr. Jerome H. Jaffe and his family in the Oval Office for a brief, informal social meeting accompanied by Egil Krogh Jr. The discussion focused on greetings for the Jaffe children and the facilitation of official White House photographs. The encounter concluded with the President presenting gifts and expressing well wishes regarding Dr. Jaffe’s ongoing work for the administration.
President Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met to finalize logistical arrangements for an upcoming meeting with a group led by John D. Rockefeller III. The discussion focused on administrative details including the duration of the session, seating arrangements, and the provision of refreshments. Kenneth R. Cole, Jr. was identified as a key participant involved in the coordination of these preparations.
President Nixon met with Cecelia D. Bellinger, Ann M. Morgan, and Raymond K. Price, Jr. to facilitate a brief ceremonial gathering in the Oval Office. During the meeting, the President presented gifts to the attendees while White House photographer Oliver F. Atkins documented the event. The interaction concluded quickly after the exchange of tokens and photographs.
United States Secret Service agents met in the Oval Office of the White House on an unknown date, sometime between 12:03 pm on July 20, 1972 and 10:09 am on July 21, 1972. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 748-010 of the White House Tapes.
On August 2, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Manolo Sanchez met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 11:47 am and 12:33 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 759-007 of the White House Tapes.
On August 4, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 10:25 am and 10:36 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 761-004 of the White House Tapes.
Alexander P. Butterfield met with unidentified individuals in the Oval Office to discuss organizational or political leadership qualities. The exchange was brief and focused on the characterization of a specific figure as a leader. No substantive policy decisions or administrative actions were recorded during this segment of the tape.
On August 11, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 8:16 am and 8:55 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 767-009 of the White House Tapes.
On September 15, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Manolo Sanchez met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 8:36 am and 9:02 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 778-004 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with Secret Service agents in the Oval Office to coordinate logistics for his movements within the White House complex. The brief exchange focused on determining the correct directional path for the President to take through the workspace. The conversation concluded after the agents clarified the route and provided brief instructions.
Stephen B. Bull met with Secret Service agents in the Oval Office to facilitate a brief administrative or security-related transition. The exchange consisted of repetitive, procedural language indicating the formal transfer of responsibility or access for the room. No substantive policy discussions occurred, as the participants concluded their business within three minutes.
President Nixon and Stephen B. Bull reviewed the President’s upcoming schedule of meetings and photo sessions. They discussed the logistics for hosting Senator J. Bennett Johnston’s group, David M. Abshire, and various guests including baseball players and the 'Truck Driver of the Year.' Nixon provided instructions on trimming the guest list, specifically noting that Abshire's attendance was not required for the session.
On January 23, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 8:26 am and 8:32 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 839-001 of the White House Tapes.
On February 2, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 8:59 am and 9:39 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 847-001 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull to coordinate the scheduling of upcoming meetings and establish strict protocols for Oval Office usage. Nixon mandated that specific group meetings be held in the Oval Office while simultaneously emphasizing that he did not want any photographs taken during these sessions. Additionally, the President inquired about the availability of Press Secretary Ronald L. Ziegler to assist with these logistical arrangements.
On February 14, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Manolo Sanchez met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 12:36 pm and 12:37 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 855-020 of the White House Tapes.
On March 6, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Manolo Sanchez met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 6:00 pm and 6:05 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 870-006 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with an unidentified individual to facilitate a brief administrative exchange or handover. The discussion appears limited to the successful transfer of specific materials or documents as the parties exited the Oval Office. No substantive policy matters or strategic decisions were captured during this short, procedural interaction.
President Nixon met with Max Friedersdorf, James Collins, and Debbie Ploch for a social visit and photo session in the Oval Office. The discussion covered a wide range of informal topics, including Ploch’s teaching career, her recent travels to Southeast Asia, and the upcoming state visit by the King and Queen of Thailand. Additionally, the group conversed about various personal interests such as the history of White House decor, family anecdotes, and the significance of a Chinese jade vase.
President Nixon and First Lady Pat Nixon hosted professional football player Jack Pardee, representatives from the American Cancer Society, and other guests in the Oval Office to honor Pardee’s recovery from skin cancer and his successful return to athletics. The meeting served as a photo opportunity and an awards presentation, highlighting Pardee's personal resilience and his support for the President’s cancer research initiatives. The group also engaged in casual conversation regarding the Miami Dolphins, football culture, and the general significance of athletic inspiration within the community.
Secret Service agents entered the Oval Office for a brief, undocumented interaction with President Nixon. The discussion likely involved logistical coordination, a routine security time check, or the verification of presidential movements. No substantive policy matters were recorded, as the meeting concluded within five minutes.
President Nixon met with unidentified United States Secret Service agents in the Oval Office to conduct routine administrative matters. The brief interaction included the President greeting the agents and discussing logistical details regarding his schedule, specifically concerning his departure for home and his time spent in the office. No substantive policy decisions were reached during this exchange, which concluded with the agents' departure.
President Nixon met with Director of the Mint Mary T. Brooks, Rose Mary Woods, and members of the press to formally receive his official commemorative medal. During the brief exchange, Brooks presented the new medal design to the President before the group departed. An unidentified man subsequently entered the Oval Office to briefly discuss the President's upcoming schedule and a visit from his barber.
President Nixon met with Senator Jacob Javits and a delegation of associates to receive the Robert L. Hague Merchant Marine Achievement Award and commemorate the Merchant Marine Act of 1970. The participants briefly discussed Javits’s long-standing relationship with the President, mutual acquaintances such as Ben Javits and Spyros Skouras, and the President's upcoming diplomatic engagements. The meeting concluded after a brief exchange regarding scheduling and administrative priorities.
On May 29, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 12:45 pm and 3:11 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 929-013 of the White House Tapes.
On June 14, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 12:16 pm and 12:18 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 940-014 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with an unidentified individual in the Oval Office to facilitate a scheduled photography session. The discussion was limited to logistical arrangements regarding the President's public appearance and the immediate itinerary for the visitor. The meeting concluded quickly, with no substantive policy or political matters addressed.