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Nixon Tapes on Personal scheduling
19 conversations · frequently with Nixon, Woods, Nixon, Sanchez
When Personal scheduling comes up
Related topics: Pat NixonJulie Nixon EisenhowerRose Mary WoodsManolo SanchezCamp DavidWhite House staffWhite House operationsTravel arrangementsPresidential logisticsLogisticsBebe RebozoWithdrawn materialWhite House residenceWhite House domestic life
President Nixon and his personal secretary, Rose Mary Woods, discuss the logistical and stylistic considerations of procuring new suits for the President. The conversation touches upon the quality of previous tailoring and the desire for a lighter-colored garment for upcoming appearances. They ultimately coordinate a meeting for Wednesday to review a selection of suit options.
President Nixon and his close associate Bebe Rebozo discuss logistics for an upcoming personal trip, specifically canceling planned travel to Maine in favor of visiting Rebozo's home in Florida. Nixon outlines a plan to inform First Lady Pat Nixon of the change after confirming her schedule. The two also briefly touch upon the positive public reception of a recent wedding, noting its non-controversial nature.
On July 20, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, White House operator, and Stewart Stout talked on the telephone from 8:11 pm to 8:12 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 006-170 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and his personal secretary, Rose Mary Woods, held a brief personal telephone conversation to discuss scheduling and private matters. The dialogue covered updates regarding Woods's health and daily activities, alongside coordination for an upcoming family visit to Camp David involving Tricia Nixon Cox and Edward R. F. Cox. The exchange served as a routine check-in between the President and a close aide concerning personal and social arrangements.
On September 28, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 5:51 pm and 5:53 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 010-016 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with his personal secretary Rose Mary Woods and aide Stephen B. Bull to address various administrative and personal tasks. The discussion covered drafting correspondence to medical staff, organizing a guest list for church services, and reviewing potential official photographs for distribution to friends. Additionally, the President discussed his personal wardrobe preferences and emphasized the importance of maintaining his health and schedule to manage the demands of the presidency.
On October 22, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 1:03 pm and 2:05 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 599-016 of the White House Tapes.
President Richard Nixon and First Lady Pat Nixon coordinate a brief personal visit to their residence. The First Lady proposes a tour of the house to take place later that afternoon following her scheduled visit with Ryan. The conversation serves as a routine scheduling check between the couple regarding their personal activities.
President Nixon met with his valet, Manolo Sanchez, to coordinate the First Lady’s upcoming travel arrangements and social commitments. They discussed Pat Nixon's inability to attend a scheduled event, resulting in a decision to prioritize a potential trip to Camp David instead. The President instructed Sanchez to remain flexible regarding these plans pending any further changes to the First Lady's itinerary.
On November 29, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Julie Nixon Eisenhower met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building from 6:15 pm to 6:16 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 306-016 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and H.R. Haldeman discuss the scheduling of a personal visit to an associate named Kash, who is currently hospitalized with an infection. Nixon evaluates the logistics of visiting the hospital via helicopter and requests that Haldeman coordinate with trusted Secret Service agents to assess landing site feasibility. Additionally, Nixon asks for his dog to be transported to Camp David to accompany him on walks during his stay.
President Nixon met with his valet, Manolo Sanchez, to discuss personal administrative matters and logistical arrangements. The conversation includes instructions regarding staff scheduling and a request for Sanchez to coordinate dental care for the President. The brief exchange reflects the routine daily interactions between Nixon and his personal aide.
On August 22, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Marjorie P. Acker met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building from 10:18 am to 10:20 am. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 361-011 of the White House Tapes.
On October 2, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Thelma C. ("Pat") (Ryan) Nixon met in the Oval Office of the White House from 11:43 am to 11:44 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 790-012 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon consulted with Claudia Val to arrange potential entertainment and dining options in New York City for an upcoming trip involving political and legal business. The President requested recommendations for 'clean,' traditional entertainment, such as theater or sporting events, while explicitly excluding heavy or overly political performances. Val provided advice on high-end French restaurants and dining logistics for theater-goers, and Nixon instructed her to relay the final details to his military aide at Camp David.
President Nixon coordinates with his daughter, Julie Nixon Eisenhower, to arrange a meeting before they attend dinner together. The two finalize plans to meet at the Oval Office before walking to their evening engagement. This brief interaction serves as a personal scheduling logistics call between family members.
On June 11, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Rose Mary Woods met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 3:03 pm and 3:05 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 444-012 of the White House Tapes.
On June 12, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Manolo Sanchez met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 10:25 am and 10:30 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 937-011 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and First Lady Pat Nixon engage in a brief, informal exchange facilitated by a White House operator. The conversation centers on coordinating personal plans for the evening, specifically regarding the First Lady's availability or desire to attend an event. The brief dialogue concludes without any significant policy developments or substantive administrative action.