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On October 6, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 5:16 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 010-096 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and speechwriter William Safire briefly touched upon Safire’s need for additional assistance in his role. The President encouraged Safire to reflect on the matter, suggesting they reconvene later to discuss potential support arrangements. They also briefly coordinated the initiation of a phone call to a third party.
On October 6, 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 8:55 pm and 9:18 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 285-002 of the White House Tapes.
On October 7, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 10:58 am and 11:07 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 010-117 of the White House Tapes.
On October 7, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 11:08 am and 11:10 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 010-119 of the White House Tapes.
On October 7, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 11:56 am and 12:01 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 010-124 of the White House Tapes.
On October 7, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 12:31 pm and 12:48 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 010-130 of the White House Tapes.
On October 7, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 12:51 pm and 1:02 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 010-132 of the White House Tapes.
On October 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 12:51 pm and 1:02 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 285-024 of the White House Tapes.
On October 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 3:32 pm and 3:43 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 285-041 of the White House Tapes.
On October 7, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 3:48 pm and 4:12 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 010-139 of the White House Tapes.
On October 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 3:48 pm and 4:12 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 285-044 of the White House Tapes.
On October 7, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 5:36 pm and 5:49 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 011-002 of the White House Tapes.
On October 7, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 8:24 pm and 8:45 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 011-006 of the White House Tapes.
On October 7, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 8:57 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 011-009 of the White House Tapes.
On October 7, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 8:58 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 011-010 of the White House Tapes.
On October 7, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 8:58 pm and 9:03 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 011-011 of the White House Tapes.
On October 7, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 8:58 pm and 9:03 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 011-012 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Charles Colson spoke shortly after Nixon delivered a nationally televised address outlining his Phase II economic controls. Colson relayed positive feedback from various observers, including pollster Louis Harris and Senator Barry Goldwater, who praised the President’s display of decisive leadership and strength. They also discussed the effective use of personal letters in the speech to humanize the administration's economic policies and briefly addressed the President's interest in potentially making a surprise visit to a concert at the Kennedy Center.
On October 7, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 9:20 pm and 9:40 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 011-017 of the White House Tapes.
On October 10, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 7:34 pm and 9:40 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 011-024 of the White House Tapes.
On October 11, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 8:52 am and 8:57 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 011-025 of the White House Tapes.
On October 11, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 9:05 am and 10:28 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 011-027 of the White House Tapes.
On October 11, 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 9:05 am and 10:28 am. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 287-006 of the White House Tapes.
On October 11, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 10:45 am and 12:31 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 011-032 of the White House Tapes.
On October 11, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 12:35 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 011-034 of the White House Tapes.
On October 11, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 2:27 pm and 2:36 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 011-037 of the White House Tapes.
On October 11, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone from 2:39 pm to 2:47 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 011-039 of the White House Tapes.
On October 11, 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 5:50 pm and 5:55 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 287-022 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon interacts with a White House operator to facilitate a telephone call to First Lady Pat Nixon. The brief exchange includes informal pleasantries regarding a baseball game and the First Lady's recent public appearance. The primary action item concludes with the operator assisting the President in connecting to his wife.
On October 11, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 5:56 pm and 9:26 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 011-046 of the White House Tapes.
On October 11, 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 7:34 pm and 9:26 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 288-001 of the White House Tapes.
On October 12, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 8:30 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 011-048 of the White House Tapes.
On October 12, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 9:20 am and 9:58 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 011-052 of the White House Tapes.
On October 12, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 9:20 am and 9:58 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 011-054 of the White House Tapes.
On October 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 10:16 am and 10:31 am. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 288-015 of the White House Tapes.
On October 12, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 11:20 am and 1:32 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 011-061 of the White House Tapes.
On October 12, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 1:34 pm and 1:55 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 011-063 of the White House Tapes.
On October 12, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 1:43 pm and 1:55 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 588-017 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon called Cincinnati Bengals player Ken Dyer to express his personal well-wishes following a severe injury sustained during a game against the Green Bay Packers. The President inquired about Dyer's recovery progress and morale, specifically noting the encouraging signs of restored movement in the player's legs. This gesture served as a high-profile expression of national support for the injured athlete during his rehabilitation.
President Nixon held a brief telephone conversation with his personal physician, Dr. Walter R. Tkach. The discussion was entirely sequestered as a withdrawn personal item, resulting in no identifiable policy topics or substantive administrative developments. Consequently, the exchange remains restricted and offers no actionable information for historical analysis.
President Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull to coordinate administrative scheduling. The primary purpose of the brief encounter was to arrange a meeting between the President and Press Secretary Ronald L. Ziegler. Bull subsequently acted on this request to facilitate the briefing.
President Nixon initiates a brief exchange with the White House operator to facilitate a telephonic connection with Secretary of State William P. Rogers. The President briefly engages the operator in casual conversation regarding a sporting event before transitioning to his official request. The call serves as the administrative bridge to connect the President with his Secretary of State for subsequent high-level government business.
On October 18, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 8:25 am and 2:22 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 011-106 of the White House Tapes.
On October 18, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and unknown person(s) talked on the telephone at 4:57 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 011-113 of the White House Tapes.
On October 18, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 5:40 pm and 5:54 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 011-121 of the White House Tapes.
On October 18, 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 5:45 pm and 5:54 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 291-020 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon initiates a brief administrative contact with a White House operator to place an outgoing call. This interaction serves as a functional step in facilitating the President's telephonic communications from the Oval Office. No substantive policy matters or political discussions are recorded during this brief exchange.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to facilitate an outgoing call. This interaction served purely as an administrative bridge to connect the President with another party. No substantive policy matters or decisions were discussed during this brief exchange.
President Richard Nixon and First Lady Pat Nixon engaged in a brief, private telephone conversation. The recording consists entirely of a withdrawn segment classified as personal returnable material. No substantive policy matters or administrative decisions were documented in this interaction.
On October 19, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 12:46 pm and 12:54 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 011-130 of the White House Tapes.
On October 19, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator met in the Oval Office of the White House at 12:53 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 596-014 of the White House Tapes.
On October 19, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 1:37 pm and 1:39 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 011-134 of the White House Tapes.
On October 19, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 5:08 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 011-139 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon held a brief, six-minute meeting with an unidentified individual in the Old Executive Office Building. While no transcript exists to detail the specifics of the exchange, the President utilized the time to convey a direct message to his guest. The meeting concluded abruptly, leaving no documented record of further actions or policy developments resulting from the encounter.
President Nixon instructed the White House operator to place an outgoing call to evangelist Billy Graham. This brief administrative interaction served as a logistical step to facilitate direct communication between the President and Graham. No further substance or policy decisions were captured in this exchange.
On October 20, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 9:25 am and 10:23 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 011-158 of the White House Tapes.
On October 20, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 10:35 am and 2:23 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 011-162 of the White House Tapes.
On October 20, 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 12:30 pm and 2:23 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 282-002 of the White House Tapes.
On October 20, 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 12:30 pm and 2:23 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 282-007 of the White House Tapes.
On October 20, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 3:00 pm and 3:06 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 012-002 of the White House Tapes.
On October 20, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 3:39 pm and 3:40 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 012-005 of the White House Tapes.
On October 20, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 3:42 pm and 3:43 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 012-007 of the White House Tapes.
On October 20, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 4:18 pm and 4:20 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 012-010 of the White House Tapes.
On October 20, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, unknown person(s), White House operator, and Ronald L. Ziegler talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 5:40 pm and 5:49 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 012-016 of the White House Tapes.
On October 20, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 5:50 pm and 6:05 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 012-018 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon consults with speechwriter Raymond K. Price, Jr. regarding the tone and content of a draft document or speech. The discussion centers on tempering overly idealistic rhetoric concerning war and peace to avoid creating unrealistic public expectations. They reach a consensus to remove specific passages that the President deems too extreme for the current political climate.
On October 21, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 9:33 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 012-027 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met to rehearse a public speech, focusing on the role of government, constitutional responsibilities, and public service. During the session, he reflected on the philosophical foundations of governance and the importance of leadership integrity. The session served as a final preparation for a televised address regarding the administration's policy objectives.
President Nixon utilized time in his Executive Office Building office to conduct a private rehearsal of an upcoming public address. The session focused on refining the rhetoric and delivery of the speech to ensure clarity and effective messaging for the intended national audience. This preparation was finalized for the official broadcast subsequently recorded in the Public Papers of the Presidents.
President Nixon attempted to initiate a telephone conversation with Secretary of the Treasury John B. Connally. Upon learning that Connally was unavailable, the President coordinated with the White House operator to manage the timing of the call. Ultimately, Nixon decided to delay the conversation for approximately one hour due to his own impending schedule, explicitly instructing the operator not to rush the Secretary.
On October 21, 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 10:52 am and 10:55 am. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 281-025 of the White House Tapes.
On October 21, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 11:14 am and 12:39 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 012-037 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with Richard A. Moore for a brief discussion regarding ongoing administrative or political matters. Although the recording is extremely short and lacks a formal transcript, the meeting serves as a point of contact between the President and his aide during a period of intense White House activity. No specific policy shifts or major directives were recorded during this one-minute interaction.
On October 21, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 3:54 pm and 3:58 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 012-044 of the White House Tapes.
On October 21, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 6:24 pm and 6:36 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 012-054 of the White House Tapes.
On October 21, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Rose Mary Woods talked on the telephone from 6:36 pm to 6:37 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 012-055 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon utilized this time to rehearse a public address in his Old Executive Office Building suite. The practice session served as a final preparation for the speech, which was subsequently published in the 1971 Public Papers of the Presidents. The exercise allowed the President to refine his delivery prior to the formal broadcast.
On October 21, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 6:45 pm and 8:03 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 012-057 of the White House Tapes.
President Richard M. Nixon utilized this time in his office to rehearse a public address. The session was dedicated to refining the delivery and content of an upcoming speech intended for national broadcast. No other participants were involved in the recording, which served primarily as a preparation tool for the President's public messaging.
On October 21, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 8:40 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 012-061 of the White House Tapes.
On October 21, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 8:48 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 012-063 of the White House Tapes.
On October 21, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 8:56 pm and 9:00 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 012-066 of the White House Tapes.
On October 21, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 9:21 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 012-070 of the White House Tapes.
On October 21, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone from 9:44 pm to 9:45 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 012-073 of the White House Tapes.
On October 22, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 3:14 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 012-082 of the White House Tapes.
On October 22, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone from 3:35 pm to 5:20 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 012-086 of the White House Tapes.
On October 22, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 9:52 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 012-096 of the White House Tapes.
On October 22, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 9:52 pm and 10:00 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 012-097 of the White House Tapes.
On October 23, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 9:45 am and 11:18 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 012-101 of the White House Tapes.
On October 23, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, unknown person(s), and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 11:43 am and 11:53 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 012-104 of the White House Tapes.
On October 23, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator met in the Oval Office of the White House at 12:17 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 601-018 of the White House Tapes.
On October 25, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 12:10 pm and 12:15 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 601-025 of the White House Tapes.
On October 25, 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 012-110 of the White House Tapes.
On October 25, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 2:37 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 012-112 of the White House Tapes.
On October 25, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 2:37 pm and 2:40 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 012-114 of the White House Tapes.
On October 25, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at 2:37 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 304-005 of the White House Tapes.
On October 25, 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 2:37 pm and 2:40 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 304-006 of the White House Tapes.
On October 25, 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 2:37 pm and 2:40 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 304-007 of the White House Tapes.