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On December 24, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 3:58 pm and 4:34 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 017-021 of the White House Tapes.
On December 24, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 4:39 pm and 4:41 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 017-023 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon initiated a brief holiday courtesy call to Ralph H. Cake to offer well-wishes and acknowledge Cake's ongoing efforts. The conversation served primarily as a social check-in, with the President praising Cake's resilience and dedication. No specific policy decisions or political actions were transacted during the exchange.
President Nixon initiated a brief holiday call to journalist Stewart Alsop to extend Christmas greetings and inquire about his improving health. The two discussed the National Cancer Act of 1971, with the President reflecting on the long-term significance of the program. They emphasized the potential for life-saving breakthroughs through improved diagnostic statistics and early treatment protocols.
On December 24, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 5:32 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 017-036 of the White House Tapes.
On December 24, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 9:17 pm and 9:19 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 017-047 of the White House Tapes.
On December 24, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 9:35 pm and 11:17 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 017-053 of the White House Tapes.
On December 24, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 9:35 pm and 11:17 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 017-054 of the White House Tapes.
On December 24, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 11:22 pm and 11:26 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 017-056 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator on Christmas morning to facilitate a series of official phone calls to members of his Cabinet. He requested to be connected specifically to Secretaries Rogers C. B. Morton, Clifford M. Hardin, John A. Volpe, George W. Romney, and Earl L. Butz. The exchange served as an administrative arrangement to initiate these holiday-period communications.
On December 25, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone from 9:45 am to 9:50 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 017-063 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon instructed the White House operator to place holiday calls to two former Postmasters General, Winton M. Blount and Arthur E. Summerfield, at their respective homes in Alabama and Michigan. During the exchange, the operator noted difficulty reaching Secretary of Agriculture Clifford M. Hardin. Nixon dismissed the need to continue pursuing the call to Hardin, effectively closing that specific task.
On December 25, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 10:38 am and 10:53 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 017-074 of the White House Tapes.
On December 25, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 10:55 am and 11:02 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 017-077 of the White House Tapes.
On December 25, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 11:12 am and 11:21 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 017-082 of the White House Tapes.
On December 25, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 11:12 am and 11:21 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 017-083 of the White House Tapes.
On December 25, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 11:38 am and 11:45 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 017-090 of the White House Tapes.
On December 26, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 11:30 am and 11:45 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 017-099 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon consulted with a White House operator to facilitate an outgoing call. This routine interaction served as a administrative step to connect the President with a specific party. No further substantive policy matters or major developments were recorded during this brief exchange.
On December 26, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 12:16 pm and 1:43 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 017-103 of the White House Tapes.
On December 26, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 1:45 pm and 2:34 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 017-107 of the White House Tapes.
On December 31, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 7:59 pm and 8:14 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 017-113 of the White House Tapes.
On December 31, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 9:11 pm and 9:13 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 017-118 of the White House Tapes.
On December 31, 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 9:11 pm and 9:13 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 311-003 of the White House Tapes.
On December 31, 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 9:11 pm and 9:13 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 311-004 of the White House Tapes.
On January 1, 1972, 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 9:40 am and 10:28 am. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 311-011 of the White House Tapes.
On January 1, 1972, 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 10:29 am and 10:57 am. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 311-013 of the White House Tapes.
On January 1, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 11:54 am and 2:42 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 017-128 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon consulted with the White House operator to verify information he had gathered regarding a specific matter. The brief exchange focused on confirming the accuracy of details he had obtained, though the specific nature of the subject remains undocumented. No significant policy decisions or further actions were recorded during this brief administrative interaction.
On January 2, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 10:17 am and 10:27 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 017-136 of the White House Tapes.
On January 2, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 12:28 pm and 12:39 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 017-141 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon held a brief administrative call with the White House operator from his office in the Old Executive Office Building. While the specific nature of the request remains unrecorded, the interaction follows standard protocols for the President to initiate telephonic communications. No policy decisions or substantive political developments were documented during this short exchange.
On January 2, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 12:48 pm and 3:30 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 017-143 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon held a brief, unscheduled interaction with a White House operator while working in his Old Executive Office Building suite. As no transcript or specific subject matter exists for this brief exchange, it remains categorized as a routine administrative or logistical communication. No policy decisions, political strategies, or substantive developments were recorded during this encounter.
President Nixon held a brief, informal communication with the White House operator to discuss logistical arrangements or personal observations regarding an ongoing telephone exchange. The conversation lacks a formal policy agenda and appears to be a procedural check-in or a continuation of a previous interaction. No significant policy decisions or strategic shifts were recorded during this brief engagement.
President Nixon held a brief administrative interaction with a White House operator to facilitate an outgoing call. The conversation functioned primarily as a routine telephonic connection process. No substantive policy discussions or significant political developments occurred during this exchange.
On January 2, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 9:30 pm and 11:11 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 017-153 of the White House Tapes.
On January 2, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 11:12 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 017-155 of the White House Tapes.
On January 2, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 11:22 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 017-157 of the White House Tapes.
On January 2, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 11:35 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 017-161 of the White House Tapes.
On January 2, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 11:42 pm and 11:44 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 017-164 of the White House Tapes.
President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone on an unknown date, sometime between 11:45 pm on January 2, 1972 and 12:29 am on January 3, 1972. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 017-166 of the White House Tapes.
On January 3, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 9:19 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 018-001 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon consulted with the White House operator to gather feedback regarding the public's perception of his recent performance in a televised interview. The discussion focused on the effectiveness of his delivery, particularly his forceful stance on the issues of peace and the treatment of American prisoners of war (POWs). The operator affirmed that the President’s assertive tone successfully conveyed his message to the audience.
On January 3, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 10:05 am and 10:10 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 018-003 of the White House Tapes.
On January 3, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 12:43 pm and 12:45 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 642-041 of the White House Tapes.
On January 3, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 4:44 pm and 5:15 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 018-013 of the White House Tapes.
On January 8, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 11:44 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 018-015 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with his personal valet, Manolo Sanchez, in the Old Executive Office Building. The primary purpose of the brief interaction was to facilitate an upcoming telephone call to National Security Advisor Henry Kissinger. Beyond these arrangements, the majority of the brief exchange remains restricted due to the withdrawal of personal content.
On January 9, 1972, 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 12:52 pm and 12:55 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 312-005 of the White House Tapes.
On January 9, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 1:18 pm and 1:25 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 018-020 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon consults with Rose Mary Woods to pivot from sending a letter to Maj. Gen. Leslie E. Brown’s mother, Nora L. Moore, to instead initiating a direct telephone call. The President, operating from the Executive Office Building, instructs Woods to enlist White House operators to locate the mother, potentially in Los Angeles, to facilitate a personal conversation. This action reflects a preference for direct presidential outreach over written correspondence.
On January 9, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 1:35 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 018-022 of the White House Tapes.
On January 10, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 9:46 am and 10:22 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 018-026 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon consulted with the White House operator to facilitate an outgoing call. This brief interaction served as a routine logistical step for the President to initiate formal communication with another party. No policy decisions or substantive discussions took place during this administrative exchange.
President Nixon consulted with the White House operator to facilitate a follow-up telephone call to the Reverend Billy Graham, who had reached out to the President the previous day. Upon learning that Graham had checked out of his current location, Nixon provided instructions to the operator regarding his own availability. The President authorized the operator to contact him between 3:00 and 5:00 p.m. to reconnect with Graham once his whereabouts were confirmed.
On January 10, 1972, 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 1:42 pm and 2:36 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 313-006 of the White House Tapes.
On January 10, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 2:39 pm and 2:44 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 018-106 of the White House Tapes.
On January 10, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 2:51 pm and 2:54 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 018-037 of the White House Tapes.
On January 10, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 2:54 pm and 2:58 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 018-107 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with an unknown interlocutor to discuss strategies for improving public perception of his administration through orchestrated presidential outreach. The discussion focused on the potential impact of direct presidential phone calls and the development of favorable columns or media articles to shape public opinion. The participants aimed to leverage these communications to counteract negative impressions and highlight the global demand for engagement with the United States.
On January 10, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 3:25 pm and 3:31 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 018-039 of the White House Tapes.
On January 10, 1972, 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 3:25 pm and 3:31 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 313-020 of the White House Tapes.
On January 10, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 4:08 pm and 4:12 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 018-046 of the White House Tapes.
On January 10, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 5:11 pm and 5:16 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 018-048 of the White House Tapes.
On January 10, 1972, 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 5:11 pm and 5:16 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 313-023 of the White House Tapes.
On January 10, 1972, 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 5:11 pm and 5:16 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 313-024 of the White House Tapes.
On January 11, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 2:39 pm and 3:43 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 018-065 of the White House Tapes.
On January 11, 1972, 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 3:49 pm and 4:02 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 312-028 of the White House Tapes.
On January 11, 1972, 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 4:03 pm and 4:05 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 312-030 of the White House Tapes.
On January 12, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 8:11 pm and 8:13 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 018-073 of the White House Tapes.
On January 12, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 8:40 pm and 9:26 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 018-075 of the White House Tapes.
On January 13, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 2:45 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 018-079 of the White House Tapes.
On January 13, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at 5:23 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 314-014 of the White House Tapes.
On January 17, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 2:43 pm and 2:47 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 018-090 of the White House Tapes.
On January 17, 1972, 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 2:43 pm and 2:47 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 315-005 of the White House Tapes.
On January 17, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 3:10 pm and 3:16 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 018-092 of the White House Tapes.
On January 17, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 6:38 pm and 7:37 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 018-094 of the White House Tapes.
On January 17, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 7:42 pm and 7:50 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 018-096 of the White House Tapes.
On January 18, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 10:58 am and 12:33 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 018-113 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon held a brief, informal call with House leaders Hale Boggs, Gerald Ford, and Tip O'Neill to coordinate the logistics of his upcoming State of the Union address. The participants discussed the President's plan to deliver a live address on Thursday combined with a supplementary written message to keep the presentation concise. The conversation also included lighthearted banter regarding the recent Super Bowl and a joking remark about the lack of presidential candidates within the House compared to the Senate.
On January 18, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 2:40 pm and 3:28 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 018-103 of the White House Tapes.
On January 19, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 10:21 am and 10:30 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 651-008 of the White House Tapes.
On January 19, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman talked on the telephone from 3:58 pm to 3:59 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 019-013 of the White House Tapes.
On January 19, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 5:06 pm and 5:17 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 019-018 of the White House Tapes.
On January 19, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 6:30 pm and 7:02 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 019-020 of the White House Tapes.
On January 19, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 7:14 pm and 7:22 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 019-024 of the White House Tapes.
On January 20, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 9:38 am and 10:47 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 019-026 of the White House Tapes.
On January 20, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 11:06 am and 11:10 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 019-029 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to facilitate a call to William C. Lewis. The brief discussion focused on identifying Lewis's contact information in relation to Senator Margaret Chase Smith. The operator committed to locating the necessary details and initiating the connection for the President.
On January 20, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 1:22 pm and 1:29 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 019-033 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and speechwriter William Safire coordinated the final revisions for an upcoming address regarding Vietnam policy. Nixon directed Safire to hold off on sharing the draft with Secretary of State William P. Rogers while he personally reviewed recent additions proposed by Henry Kissinger. The President committed to providing further instructions and finalized feedback on the speech text later that afternoon.
President Nixon and speechwriter William Safire engaged in a brief, disjointed exchange regarding the preparation of pending documents or speaking subjects. The President deferred immediate action, indicating he needed to review the subject matter before providing further instructions to Safire. The discussion concluded with an agreement for the President to follow up with Safire once he had completed his internal review.
On January 24, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 3:17 pm and 3:23 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 019-044 of the White House Tapes.
On January 24, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 3:29 pm and 3:32 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 019-046 of the White House Tapes.
On January 24, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 4:20 pm and 4:27 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 019-052 of the White House Tapes.
On January 25, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 10:10 pm and 10:17 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 019-086 of the White House Tapes.
On January 25, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 10:24 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 019-088 of the White House Tapes.
On January 26, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 7:47 am and 7:52 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 019-090 of the White House Tapes.