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Nixon Tapes on Paul W. Keyes

18 conversations · frequently with Nixon, Keyes, Bull, Cox

September 15, 1971 · Nixon

President Nixon initiated a brief telephone request to the White House operator to be connected with Paul W. Keyes. This call served as a logistical step to facilitate communication between the President and Keyes. No substantive political or policy discussions took place during this exchange.

September 15, 1971 · Nixon & Keyes

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 The conversation included a brief segment that has been formally withdrawn from the public record.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.

October 19, 1971 · Nixon

President Nixon initiates a request through the White House operator to place a telephone call to Paul W. Keyes. The brief exchange serves as a logistical coordination to establish a direct line of communication with Keyes. No further substantive policy matters or decisions were discussed during this brief request.

October 19, 1971 · Nixon

President Nixon consulted with the White House operator to facilitate a telephone connection with Paul W. Keyes. This brief interaction served solely as a logistical request to initiate communication with the intended party. No further substantive policy matters or strategic developments were addressed during the exchange.

October 19, 1971 · Nixon, Sanchez & Keyes

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 The discussion, largely obscured by withdrawn material and limited transcript evidence, involved routine personal staff interactions and a brief exchange regarding keys.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.

October 19, 1971 · Nixon & Keyes

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.

October 23, 1971 · Nixon

President Nixon contacted the White House operator to place a personal telephone call to television writer and producer Paul W. Keyes. The request was intended to facilitate a direct communication between the President and Keyes at his California residence. The conversation was limited to the administrative coordination of this outgoing call.

January 11, 1972 · Nixon

President Nixon contacted the White House operator to place an outgoing call to Paul W. Keyes. The interaction served strictly as a logistical request to facilitate communication with Keyes. No further substantive policy or political discussions occurred during this brief exchange.

November 18, 1972 · Nixon & Camp David Operator

President Nixon contacted the Camp David operator to facilitate a telephone call to Paul W. Keyes, a television producer and frequent associate. The President requested that the White House operator connect him to Keyes, who was located in Los Angeles at the time. This brief administrative interaction served as a logistical step to bridge communication between the President and Keyes.

April 14, 1973 · Nixon & Bull

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.

April 14, 1973 · Nixon & Bull

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.

April 17, 1973 · Nixon & Bull

President Nixon met with his aide, Stephen B. Bull, to discuss logistics regarding the President's upcoming schedule. During the brief exchange, the two reviewed arrangements involving Leonard Garment, potential golf plans, and correspondence related to Frank Sinatra and Paul W. Keyes. No major policy decisions were reached, as the discussion focused primarily on administrative updates and personal scheduling matters.

May 1, 1973 · Nixon

President Nixon consulted with a White House operator to confirm the status and location of Charles “Bebe” Rebozo, who had not yet arrived at his destination in Florida. After receiving confirmation that a car had been dispatched to collect him, the President issued a follow-up directive to locate Paul W. Keyes. This brief exchange served as a logistics check regarding the President's associates.

May 25, 1973 · Nixon & Cox

Tricia Nixon Cox initiated a telephone call through the White House operator to contact Paul W. Keyes, with President Nixon present in the background. The brief exchange focused solely on facilitating this connection. No further policy or political decisions were recorded during the interaction.

May 25, 1973 · Cox & Keyes

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.

May 25, 1973 · Nixon & Cox

President Nixon and Tricia Nixon Cox spoke via telephone to coordinate the inclusion of Paul W. Keyes on an upcoming flight. Tricia requested the White House operator's assistance in locating and inviting Keyes to join the President's party. The operator acknowledged the request and committed to attempting to secure his presence for the trip.

May 29, 1973 · Nixon

President Nixon contacted the White House operator to place an outgoing call to Paul W. Keyes, who was located in California. The brief exchange served as a routine administrative request to facilitate communication with Keyes. No further discussion or substantive policy decisions occurred during this brief interaction.

May 29, 1973 · Nixon & Keyes

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.