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President Nixon directs his personal secretary, Rose Mary Woods, to inform Representative Louis C. Wyman that a recent phone call the President made to a high school student in Manchester, New Hampshire, was personal in nature. Nixon emphasizes the need to clarify this detail to ensure Wyman understands the context of the interaction. The brief exchange concludes with Woods acknowledging the instruction and agreeing to relay the information.
On June 30, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 6:23 pm and 7:22 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 006-061 of the White House Tapes.
On June 30, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 7:29 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 006-064 of the White House Tapes.
On June 30, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 7:30 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 006-065 of the White House Tapes.
On July 1, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 6:37 pm and 6:45 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 006-087 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon consulted with the White House operator to facilitate an outgoing call. The brief exchange focused on establishing a connection with a third party. No significant policy decisions or substantive developments occurred during this brief administrative interaction.
President Nixon held a brief, unscheduled communication with the White House operator from his office in the Old Executive Office Building. While the specific substance of the exchange remains unrecorded, the interaction reflects the President's routine engagement with his administrative staff to facilitate external connectivity. No substantive policy decisions or administrative directives resulted from this brief operational interaction.
On July 2, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 4:02 pm and 4:08 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 006-090 of the White House Tapes.
On July 2, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 4:13 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 006-092 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon spoke with the White House operator during a brief administrative interaction in his Old Executive Office Building workspace. The conversation functioned as a request for telephonic assistance, likely to facilitate an outgoing call or manage his communications. No policy decisions or substantive political discussions were recorded during this brief exchange.
On July 2, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 4:26 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 006-096 of the White House Tapes.
On July 2, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 4:29 pm and 5:24 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 006-098 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met in the Old Executive Office Building to dictate the formal remarks for a ceremony marking the opening of the American Revolution Bicentennial Era. This speech was prepared for delivery the following day in conjunction with Chief Justice Warren E. Burger and Speaker of the House Carl Albert. The session served to finalize the rhetoric and thematic framing for this national commemorative event.
President Nixon instructed his personal secretary, Rose Mary Woods, to duplicate a rough draft of upcoming remarks intended for the following evening. He directed Woods to incorporate a specific anecdote about John Brown—previously used in a speech to the J.C.'s—to serve as the speech's conclusion. Once processed, the draft was to be forwarded to John K. Andrews, Jr. for further development.
On July 2, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 5:25 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 006-100 of the White House Tapes.
On July 2, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 5:33 pm and 5:39 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 006-102 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon consulted with the White House operator to facilitate a telephone connection. The interaction served as a logistical administrative bridge to reach an external party. No substantive policy discussions or executive decisions occurred during this brief telephonic coordination.
President Nixon consulted with the White House operator to facilitate an outgoing telephone communication. This brief interaction served administrative purposes to connect the President with an external party. No substantive policy discussions or decisions were documented during this short exchange.
On July 2, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 6:50 pm and 7:05 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 006-110 of the White House Tapes.
On July 2, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 7:08 pm and 7:13 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 006-112 of the White House Tapes.
Unknown person(s) and the White House operator talked on the telephone on an unknown date, sometime between 7:15 pm on July 2, 1971 and 7:20 am on July 3, 1971. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 006-199 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with John K. Andrews, Jr. to coordinate preparations for an upcoming presidential address at the National Archives. The discussion focused on refining the speech's length, evaluating various draft versions, and perfecting the specific language to be used. The two men worked to ensure the content met the President’s standards before the event concluded.
On July 3, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 7:20 am and 7:58 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 006-114 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon directs the White House operator to place three outgoing telephone calls. The requested recipients are Wellington T. Mara of the New York Giants, Frank C. Carlucci of the Office of Economic Opportunity, and John W. Mulcahy, Jr. Nixon provides specific instructions to ensure the operator contacts the younger Mulcahy rather than his father.
On July 3, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 4:06 pm and 4:12 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 006-128 of the White House Tapes.
On July 3, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 4:22 pm and 4:37 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 006-130 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to request a telephone connection with First Lady Pat Nixon. The operator attempted to locate the First Lady to facilitate the call. No substantive policy discussions occurred during this brief administrative exchange.
On July 3, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 6:05 pm and 6:16 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 006-134 of the White House Tapes.
On July 5, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 6:16 pm and 7:21 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 006-142 of the White House Tapes.
On July 5, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 7:25 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 006-144 of the White House Tapes.
On July 5, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 8:48 pm and 9:08 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 006-152 of the White House Tapes.
On July 5, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 9:13 pm and 10:39 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 006-154 of the White House Tapes.
On July 6, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 8:59 am and 9:10 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 538-001 of the White House Tapes.
President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone on an unknown date, sometime between 6:05 pm on July 18, 1971 and 6:26 pm on July 19, 1971. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 006-156 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon dictated a memorandum to National Security Advisor Henry Kissinger regarding the framing of their strategic outreach and diplomatic image. The President emphasized the need to subtly communicate personal characteristics and specific relational dynamics to influence public or foreign perception. This effort reflects an ongoing interest in utilizing personal narrative as a tool for political or diplomatic leverage.
On July 20, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 6:18 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 006-161 of the White House Tapes.
On July 20, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 6:19 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 006-162 of the White House Tapes.
On July 20, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at 6:19 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 263-011 of the White House Tapes.
On July 21, 1971, 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 1:14 pm and 2:39 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 264-006 of the White House Tapes.
On July 22, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 6:46 pm and 7:00 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 006-188 of the White House Tapes.
On July 23, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 9:51 am and 1:55 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 006-196 of the White House Tapes.
On July 26, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 3:07 pm and 7:37 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 007-001 of the White House Tapes.
On July 27, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 1:14 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 007-008 of the White House Tapes.
On July 27, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 2:51 pm and 7:42 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 007-011 of the White House Tapes.
On July 28, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 9:00 am and 9:02 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 549-002 of the White House Tapes.
On July 29, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 1:50 pm and 6:32 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 007-026 of the White House Tapes.
On July 29, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 7:38 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 007-029 of the White House Tapes.
On July 29, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 7:51 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 007-031 of the White House Tapes.
On July 29, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 8:25 pm and 8:56 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 007-034 of the White House Tapes.
On July 30, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at 4:35 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 267-017 of the White House Tapes.
On July 30, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at 4:37 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 267-018 of the White House Tapes.
On July 30, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at 4:45 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 267-020 of the White House Tapes.
On August 2, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 12:21 pm and 12:56 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 007-049 of the White House Tapes.
On August 2, 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 10:02 pm and 10:46 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 269-006 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon utilized the White House operator to facilitate an outgoing call to domestic policy advisor John D. Ehrlichman. The brief exchange served as a logistical bridge to connect the President with a key staff member during late-night deliberations. No substantive policy discussions were recorded during this brief administrative interaction.
On August 3, 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 12:00 pm and 12:05 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 269-024 of the White House Tapes.
On August 3, 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 3:55 pm and 4:09 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 270-005 of the White House Tapes.
On August 5, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 8:50 pm and 9:43 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 555-017 of the White House Tapes.
On August 6, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 12:06 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 007-064 of the White House Tapes.
On August 6, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 12:06 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 007-065 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon consulted with the White House operator to facilitate a communication with Congressman Adam of Dixie Street. The brief exchange served primarily as a logistical request to place a telephone call to the representative. No further policy discussions or significant political developments occurred during this brief administrative interaction.
On August 6, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 12:17 pm and 12:20 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 007-068 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to personally offer birthday greetings and express appreciation for her dedicated service. He acknowledged her role as a hardworking member of the White House staff and encouraged her to take time off to celebrate the occasion. This brief interaction served as a gesture of executive recognition for a member of the support staff.
On August 10, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 8:52 am and 9:28 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 007-082 of the White House Tapes.
On August 10, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 2:31 pm and 2:33 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 559-015 of the White House Tapes.
On August 11, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 9:08 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 007-086 of the White House Tapes.
President Richard Nixon called Major League Baseball player Harmon Killebrew to congratulate him on reaching the milestone of 500 career home runs. The two discussed Killebrew’s recent recovery from a foot injury, the legacy of former Washington Senators players, and the player's enduring popularity with the Nixon family. During the conversation, the President offered words of encouragement and promised to send Killebrew a presidential golf ball as a token of his support.
On August 11, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 12:58 pm and 7:52 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 007-089 of the White House Tapes.
On August 11, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 8:43 pm and 8:46 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 007-101 of the White House Tapes.
On August 11, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 8:55 pm and 8:59 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 007-106 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to initiate an outgoing call to Senator James L. Buckley. The brief exchange served solely to facilitate this communication, with the operator acknowledging the request to connect the President to the Senator's line.
On August 12, 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 5:07 pm and 5:16 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 273-016 of the White House Tapes.
On August 13, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 1:45 pm and 1:47 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 563-008 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon held an brief, obscure discussion with an unidentified individual, the content of which remains largely unintelligible due to significant recording defects and the use of non-English language in the transcript. The President explicitly requested that H.R. "Bob" Haldeman be contacted to join or address the matter. Given the lack of substantive information, no clear policy decisions or administrative actions can be verified from this exchange.
On August 15, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 9:39 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 007-119 of the White House Tapes.
On August 15, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 10:05 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 007-128 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon spoke with Freeman F. Gosden, Jr. to gauge public and professional reaction following the President's televised address regarding the New Economic Policy's wage-price freeze. Gosden relayed overwhelmingly positive feedback from business associates and personal contacts, noting that even political opponents viewed the action favorably. Nixon emphasized the importance of the psychological impact of the policy on the American public and the need to bolster national economic confidence.
On August 15, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 11:18 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 007-147 of the White House Tapes.
On August 15, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 11:18 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 007-148 of the White House Tapes.
On August 15, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 11:18 pm and 11:20 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 007-149 of the White House Tapes.
On August 16, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 9:50 am and 10:01 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 007-155 of the White House Tapes.
On August 16, 1971, H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 9:50 am and 10:01 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 007-156 of the White House Tapes.
On August 16, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 1:08 pm and 1:18 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 008-002 of the White House Tapes.
On August 16, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 1:18 pm and 1:20 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 008-005 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon requested that the White House operator place a telephone call to Idanell “Nellie” Connally, the wife of Treasury Secretary John Connally. The brief interaction focused solely on facilitating this connection. No substantive policy discussions or major administrative developments occurred during this brief exchange.
On August 16, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 8:54 pm and 8:59 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 008-012 of the White House Tapes.
On August 16, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 9:28 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 008-017 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon directs speechwriter John K. Andrews, Jr. to revise the draft for his upcoming address to the Veterans of Foreign Wars convention. Nixon instructs Andrews to pivot away from previous concepts in favor of themes emphasizing the challenge of peace, the maintenance of American military pride, and the necessity of economic strength and national spirit. The President suggests coordinating with speechwriter Raymond K. Price, Jr. to ensure consistent messaging across upcoming speeches and requests that Andrews join the trip to finalize the draft.
On August 16, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone from 9:39 pm to 9:40 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 008-021 of the White House Tapes.
On August 17, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 2:28 pm and 4:12 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 008-120 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and his secretary Rose Mary Woods briefly discussed the draft of an upcoming speech. Nixon requested a copy of the draft, which had been prepared by Raymond K. Price, Jr., to review it and potentially discuss revisions with Price. The immediate action item was for Woods to make a copy of the speech draft for the President.
On September 7, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 2:10 pm and 3:55 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 275-014 of the White House Tapes.
On September 7, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 5:09 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 008-032 of the White House Tapes.
On September 7, 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 5:09 pm and 5:11 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 275-019 of the White House Tapes.
On September 7, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 5:20 pm and 5:32 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 008-037 of the White House Tapes.
On September 7, 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 5:20 pm and 5:32 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 275-024 of the White House Tapes.
On September 7, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, White House operator, and unknown person(s) talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 7:06 pm and 7:13 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 008-044 of the White House Tapes.
On September 8, 1971, 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 11:40 am and 1:27 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 274-030 of the White House Tapes.
On September 8, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Raymond K. Price, Jr. talked on the telephone from 1:27 pm to 1:28 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 008-048 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon consulted with the White House operator to facilitate an outgoing telephone call to an unidentified individual. The brief exchange served as a logistical coordination for the President to initiate private communication. No further substantive details regarding the nature or objective of the intended conversation were captured on the recording.