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Nixon Tapes on Photo opportunity
19 conversations · frequently with Nixon, Bull, Ziegler, White House photographer
When Photo opportunity comes up
Related topics: Oval OfficePresidential schedulingWhite House logisticsStephen B. BullPublic relationsWhite House staffWhite House press relationsPresidential giftsAlexander P. ButterfieldWilly BrandtWhite House operationsWhite House administrationWatergateSpiro Agnew
President Nixon hosted John B. Waters, Jr. and his family for a brief social visit and photo opportunity in the Oval Office, during which he presented them with gifts and discussed the office's surroundings. The meeting served primarily as a gesture of goodwill toward the Waters family, including informal conversation regarding Tennessee politics and previous speaking engagements. Outside of the family visit, the recording includes brief, fragmented discussion regarding strategy for a separate event, emphasizing the President's desire to control media access and minimize public exposure during specific political sessions.
On March 9, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 10:36 am and 10:40 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 464-006 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon hosted Reverend Walter E. Fauntroy and his family, accompanied by Clark MacGregor and Robert J. Brown, for a brief social meeting in the Oval Office. The encounter centered on pleasantries, a photo session, and the exchange of presidential gifts, including cufflinks and golf balls. The President also acknowledged Fauntroy’s recent political success and academic achievements during the short, informal engagement.
On April 19, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House from 3:34 pm to 3:35 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 482-018 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon discussed arrangements for a brief photo opportunity with Alexander Butterfield and an unknown individual. The purpose was to allow photographers to take pictures of the President, with strict instructions to limit the session to fifteen minutes and exclude reporters. The goal was to manage press access efficiently, ensuring a quick appearance without extended interaction.
President Nixon held a brief, informal meeting with Representative Harley O. Staggers, John E. Nidecker, and Mary Kay Leavitt to facilitate a photo opportunity. The discussion primarily served as a ceremonial exchange, involving the presentation of gifts and light conversation regarding Leavitt’s background and schooling. The President shared brief reflections on his own college experiences before concluding the visit.
President Nixon met with William E. Kriegsman, Stephen B. Bull, and John C. Whitaker to facilitate a photo opportunity and sign an autograph for a staff member. During the brief exchange, the participants discussed the ongoing political counsel provided by Bryce N. Harlow. The meeting concluded after these logistical arrangements were settled.
President Nixon met with NSC staffer Robert G. Houdek, his wife, Alexander Haig, and Ronald Ziegler to facilitate a brief farewell and photo opportunity. During the meeting, the President discussed Houdek’s transition to Princeton University for his undergraduate studies. The encounter concluded with the President presenting a gift featuring the presidential seal to Houdek's wife.
President Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met to finalize the logistics for a forthcoming meeting involving Peter Peterson, Albert L. Williams, and Isaiah Frank. Bull outlined the protocol for an initial photo opportunity followed by a transition to the Cabinet Room for the official discussion. The President instructed Bull to await his signal before proceeding with these arrangements.
President Nixon met with Peter G. Peterson, Albert L. Williams, and Isiah Frank to facilitate a brief photo opportunity with the press regarding the Williams Commission. The session served to highlight the commission's recent work through staged photography in the Oval Office. Following the brief media appearance, the group departed to continue their official discussions in the Cabinet Room.
President Nixon and Press Secretary Ronald L. Ziegler discuss plans for an upcoming photo opportunity, specifically requesting that photographer Polly Peterson capture images from multiple vantage points for a personal album. They also touch upon political matters, including the status of local party membership and the reaction of Republicans to local Democratic activities. The conversation concludes with a brief status update on these administrative and political concerns.
President Nixon met briefly with Alexander P. Butterfield and Stephen B. Bull to coordinate administrative logistics. The discussion focused on scheduling a photo opportunity in the Oval Office. No major policy matters were addressed during this short administrative engagement.
On August 1, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon, Robert J. Brown, Stanley S. Scott, and White House photographer met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 4:53 pm and 4:57 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 758-016 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with an unknown individual and subsequently with Stephen B. Bull to coordinate logistical details regarding a scheduled visit by Erie, Pennsylvania Mayor Louis J. Tullio. The discussion focused on the sequence of events for the meeting, including the Mayor's arrival and a photo opportunity involving the Mayor and his wife, Gracie Tullio. These brief sessions served to finalize the President's public schedule for the day.
President Nixon met briefly with Mark I. Goode, his wife, and two daughters, along with Stephen Bull, for a photo opportunity. The meeting was primarily for taking pictures, including one of the President with Mark Goode and his family, and arrangements were made for copies of these photographs. Nixon expressed appreciation for Goode's work with the White House.
On March 3, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House at 1:10 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 868-014 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with Stephen B. Bull and Michael J. Farrell to verify the list of former presidents he had previously met for an upcoming photo opportunity with Mrs. Bruce Bedford. The participants confirmed that Nixon had encountered five former presidents, ranging from Herbert Hoover through Lyndon B. Johnson. They also discussed logistical arrangements for the meeting, including the specific seating configuration at the President's desk for the session.
President Nixon and Press Secretary Ronald Ziegler coordinate the logistical details for an upcoming meeting with West German officials, including Chancellor Willy Brandt and Foreign Minister Walter Scheel. The discussion focuses on scheduling a photo opportunity to occur at the end of the session to avoid any appearance of conflict. Additionally, the pair briefly touches upon administrative concerns, including the roles of Vice President Spiro Agnew and John Connally, alongside ongoing developments regarding the Watergate scandal and Cabinet-level appointments.