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Nixon Tapes on Philadelphia
18 conversations · frequently with Nixon, Ehrlichman, Bull, Rizzo
When Philadelphia comes up
Related topics: Presidential communicationFrank L. RizzoWhite House operationsWhite House communicationsRevenue sharingSchedulingPublic relationsPolitical outreachLogisticsJohn D. EhrlichmanWhite House protocolWhite House operatorWhite House administrationWatergate
On June 24, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 11:35 am and 11:36 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 529-002 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with a delegation from the Philadelphia Police Athletic League (PAL) to discuss the importance of their community work and youth programs. During the meeting, the students presented the President with gifts and a petition, while the group discussed topics ranging from the value of sports and music education to the significance of mutual respect in society. The conversation concluded with photographs and the delegation departing for a tour of the White House before the President left for a scheduled trip.
On November 3, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 8:55 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 013-081 of the White House Tapes.
On November 3, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at 8:55 am. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 301-003 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon telephoned newly elected Philadelphia Mayor Frank L. Rizzo to offer congratulations on his victory and express support for his law-and-order platform. Nixon emphasized his desire for a nonpartisan working relationship with the new administration, designating John Ehrlichman as the primary White House liaison for federal assistance. The two also briefly touched upon planning for the upcoming Bicentennial celebration in Philadelphia.
On June 6, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 9:21 am and 9:58 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 025-008 of the White House Tapes.
On June 27, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 4:40 pm and 9:06 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 026-019 of the White House Tapes.
President Richard Nixon met with Philadelphia Mayor Frank Rizzo to exchange pleasantries and discuss recent interactions with local media representatives. The brief conversation focused on personal well-being following a hospitalization and general administrative updates regarding university relations. No major policy decisions were reached during this short, informal check-in.
On July 19, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 2:02 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 027-005 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and John Ehrlichman discuss administrative matters regarding Raymond Price's schedule and the development of an upcoming radio address. The core of their conversation centers on a proposal to move a revenue sharing event from the White House to a historical venue in Philadelphia, such as Independence Hall, to symbolically align the administration's "New American Revolution" agenda with the nation's founding sites. Ehrlichman is tasked with investigating the logistics of this proposal, including the feasibility of hosting hundreds of guests at a National Park Service site.
President Nixon and John Ehrlichman discuss political strategy, focusing on the tactical advantages of a 20% federal spending limitation and planning for an upcoming revenue-sharing ceremony in Philadelphia with Mayor Frank Rizzo. The conversation also addresses the status of congressional adjournment regarding the debt ceiling and welfare legislation, as well as concerns regarding potential Watergate-related hearings by Senator James O. Eastland. They discuss the necessity of protecting the White House via executive privilege while acknowledging that individuals like John Mitchell might be compelled to testify.
President Nixon and John Ehrlichman met to finalize logistical and messaging plans for an upcoming revenue sharing signing ceremony in Philadelphia. They discussed the staging protocols for Vice President Spiro Agnew, specifically ensuring Agnew presided over the event while defining the President’s position on stage. Nixon instructed Ehrlichman to prepare a concise signing statement that provided a comprehensive narrative of the administration’s legislative journey for early distribution to the press.
On October 19, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and unknown person(s) met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 9:40 am and 10:34 am. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 368-032 of the White House Tapes.
On October 19, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and unknown person(s) met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 4:15 pm and 4:19 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 370-011 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Charles Colson discussed campaign strategy, focusing on the distribution of favorable polling data, particularly from Albert Sindlinger, to key campaign figures like Clark MacGregor and John Connally. They emphasized the importance of a "vote of confidence" message, leveraging foreign policy achievements in Vietnam, the Soviet Union, and China to strengthen Nixon's negotiating position. The conversation also covered campaign advertising, local schedules, funding, and the effectiveness of Nixon's recent public appearances and radio speeches, while reviewing various poll results and McGovern's reactions to them.
On February 20, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 4:18 pm and 4:46 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 043-123 of the White House Tapes.
On February 21, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 9:23 am and 9:27 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 043-136 of the White House Tapes.