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Nixon Tapes on Paul W. Keyes
18 conversations · frequently with Nixon, Keyes, Bull, Cox
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On September 14, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 8:27 pm and 8:56 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 009-011 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with television producer Paul W. Keyes to discuss personal matters. The conversation included a brief segment that has been formally withdrawn from the public record. No substantial policy or administrative developments were recorded during this brief encounter.
On October 19, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 6:20 pm and 6:45 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 011-151 of the White House Tapes.
On October 19, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 6:34 pm and 6:45 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 292-035 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon held a brief, informal meeting in the Old Executive Office Building with his personal aide, Manolo Sanchez, and television writer Paul W. Keyes. The discussion, largely obscured by withdrawn material and limited transcript evidence, involved routine personal staff interactions and a brief exchange regarding keys. No major policy decisions or significant administrative actions were recorded during this short encounter.
President Nixon held a brief, informal check-in with television producer Paul W. Keyes to discuss the progress and ratings of his variety program. The two exchanged personal pleasantries and briefly recalled past shared experiences on the yacht 'Mojo.' Nixon expressed interest in future episodes, specifically requesting updates on an upcoming show featuring Liza Minnelli and a special 100th-episode milestone appearance by John 'Duke' Wayne, for which the President promised to send a congratulatory telegram.
On October 22, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 9:25 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 012-093 of the White House Tapes.
On January 10, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 8:06 pm and 8:53 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 018-061 of the White House Tapes.
On November 17, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator talked on the telephone at Camp David at an unknown time between 8:47 pm and 8:53 pm. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 153-054 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon coordinates his daily schedule with Stephen B. Bull, specifically setting times for meetings with Alexander M. Haig, Jr., Henry Kissinger, and Paul W. Keyes. Nixon also plans an appearance at Pat Nixon’s garden tour at 2:00 p.m. for photographic purposes. Finally, he requests that Bull locate H. R. Haldeman and John D. Ehrlichman to arrange a joint meeting with them later that morning.
President Nixon instructed Stephen B. Bull to reschedule his lunch meeting with Paul W. Keyes due to unexpected demands regarding national security matters. Nixon initially suggested meeting after the White House correspondents' event, but ultimately pivoted to scheduling a brief chat following the 2:00 pm garden tour. The brief exchange highlights the President's efforts to balance social obligations with pressing executive responsibilities.
On April 17, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 9:25 am and 9:30 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 898-003 of the White House Tapes.
On May 1, 1973, White House operator and President Richard M. Nixon talked on the telephone at 5:35 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 045-095 of the White House Tapes.
On May 25, 1973, Tricia Nixon Cox, White House operator, and President Richard M. Nixon talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 12:17 am and 12:57 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 039-012 of the White House Tapes.
Tricia Nixon Cox and Paul W. Keyes spoke by telephone while the President was present in the Lincoln Sitting Room. The participants discussed the recent dinner for former prisoners of war, with Keyes and Cox exchanging mutual praise for the success of the event. The brief conversation centered on their satisfaction with the evening's emotional resonance, specifically noting the positive reaction from attendees like John Wayne.
On May 25, 1973, Tricia Nixon Cox, White House operator, and President Richard M. Nixon talked on the telephone at 12:58 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 039-015 of the White House Tapes.
On May 28, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 10:33 pm and 10:40 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 039-024 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon speaks with Paul W. Keyes to express his appreciation for the successful dinner honoring former prisoners of war (POWs) held in Florida. The two men discuss the positive impact of the event on the attendees, the favorable media reception, and the notable contributions of performers like John Wayne, James Stewart, and Ricardo Montalban. Nixon asks Keyes to coordinate with Stephen B. Bull to arrange for appropriate certificates or gifts to formally recognize the performers for their participation in the historic event.