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On October 18, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 7:41 am and 7:53 am. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 369-004 of the White House Tapes.
On October 18, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 7:55 am and 8:20 am. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 369-006 of the White House Tapes.
On October 18, 1972, 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 7:55 am and 8:20 am. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 369-007 of the White House Tapes.
On October 18, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 7:16 pm and 7:19 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 369-021 of the White House Tapes.
On October 18, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 7:23 pm and 7:28 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 369-024 of the White House Tapes.
On October 19, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 9:40 am and 10:34 am. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 368-030 of the White House Tapes.
On October 19, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 9:40 am and 10:34 am. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 368-033 of the White House Tapes.
On October 19, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 9:40 am and 10:30 am. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 368-035 of the White House Tapes.
On October 19, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 10:40 am and 10:50 am. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 368-038 of the White House Tapes.
On October 24, 1972, 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 1:34 pm and 1:58 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 373-003 of the White House Tapes.
On October 25, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 9:05 am and 9:18 am. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 372-007 of the White House Tapes.
On October 25, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 9:19 am and 9:25 am. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 372-009 of the White House Tapes.
On October 25, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 11:04 am and 11:18 am. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 372-022 of the White House Tapes.
On October 31, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 2:44 pm and 2:52 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 810-014 of the White House Tapes.
On November 1, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 8:08 pm and 9:13 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 376-002 of the White House Tapes.
On November 4, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and unknown person(s) met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 9:33 am and 9:55 am. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 389-010 of the White House Tapes.
On November 8, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Charles W. Colson met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 3:30 pm and 3:31 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 388-014 of the White House Tapes.
On November 16, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and unknown person(s) met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David at an unknown time between 1:36 pm and 1:51 pm. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 225-041 of the White House Tapes.
President Richard M. Nixon and unknown person(s) met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David on an unknown date, sometime between 7:58 pm on November 21, 1972 and 10:52 am on November 22, 1972. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 230-006 of the White House Tapes.
Julie Nixon Eisenhower and unknown person(s) met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David on an unknown date, sometime between 7:07 pm on November 22, 1972 and 3:36 pm on November 23, 1972. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 230-025 of the White House Tapes.
Unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House on an unknown date, sometime between 5:32 pm on November 29, 1972 and 8:34 am on November 30, 1972. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 816-005 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon, Rose Mary Woods, and Zosimo T. Monzon met to coordinate the administrative processing of presidential correspondence and official White House mail. The discussion focused on establishing protocols for drafting, reviewing, and tracking responses to ensure letters were not duplicated or handled improperly. Additionally, the group briefly addressed logistical matters concerning the maintenance and condition of official pens used by the President.
On November 30, 1972, unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 11:34 am and 11:49 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 817-019 of the White House Tapes.
On December 6, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Manolo Sanchez met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David at an unknown time between 12:56 pm and 1:07 pm. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 233-009 of the White House Tapes.
On December 28, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Manolo Sanchez met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 12:39 pm and 2:20 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 380-023 of the White House Tapes.
On January 2, 1973, unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 9:03 am and 9:28 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 829-040 of the White House Tapes.
On January 9, 1973, unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 1:23 pm and 5:24 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 836-010 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with an unknown woman to provide specific instructions regarding the handling of his personal dictation tapes and related memoranda. He emphasized the necessity of maintaining personal control over the original recordings, explicitly stating his desire to secure the tapes himself rather than having them copied or filed by others. The discussion focused on establishing a secure process for the custody and clearance of these sensitive records.
On January 19, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and unknown person(s) met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 4:29 pm and 4:40 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 398-004 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon dictated a retrospective memorandum for the files to capture his impressions of the 1973 inaugural events. He reviewed memories of the inaugural balls, parades, and church services, emphasizing the sense of pride, dignity, and public behavior displayed during the festivities. Throughout the dictation, Nixon recounted personal anecdotes, including surprise guest appearances and interactions with family members and staff, to memorialize the occasion.
On January 22, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 3:39 pm and 4:05 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 400-010 of the White House Tapes.
On January 22, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 8:22 pm and 8:47 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 402-013 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon dictates a memorandum for the files to record his thoughts following a previous discussion. The brief recording serves as a continuation of prior deliberations, documenting internal administrative or policy recollections. This dictated entry functions as an official record of the President's personal notes regarding ongoing White House matters.
President Nixon utilized this session in his Old Executive Office Building suite to dictate a memorandum. The recording captures the President engaged in administrative work, though the specific subject matter of the dictated document remains unavailable due to the lack of a transcript. This brief meeting reflects the President's routine use of the taping system to record official correspondence and policy directives.
On January 23, 1973, 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 11:55 am and 12:08 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 404-008 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon dictated a memorandum for his files to document internal reflections regarding the death of former President Lyndon B. Johnson and the upcoming memorial services at the Capitol. The recording also touches upon the administration's strategic goals for the Vietnam settlement, emphasizing the commitment to achieving a "peace with honor." The dictation serves as an official record of the President's private assessments of these high-level political and foreign policy matters.
President Nixon held an undocumented meeting with unidentified individuals in the Oval Office. Due to the lack of available transcripts or descriptive logs, the specific subject matter, policy objectives, and potential action items discussed during this encounter remain historically ambiguous. The recording serves as a placeholder for an interaction between the President and unknown guests whose identities and agenda were not captured or preserved in the official record.
On January 30, 1973, 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 9:18 pm and 9:26 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 406-043 of the White House Tapes.
Unknown person(s) met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David on an unknown date, sometime between 2:45 pm on February 3, 1973 and 8:34 pm on February 4, 1973. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 242-009 of the White House Tapes.
On February 6, 1973, 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 2:47 pm and 2:57 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 409-016 of the White House Tapes.
On February 21, 1973, unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 3:58 pm and 4:02 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 860-017 of the White House Tapes.
On March 5, 1973, 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 3:34 pm and 4:44 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 417-013 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with Stephen B. Bull and an unidentified woman to handle administrative tasks in the Oval Office. The discussion centered on the review and signing of official documents, including a draft of a speech involving Rose Mary Woods. The meeting concluded after the completion of these routine clerical duties.
On March 7, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 8:20 am and 8:53 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 871-010 of the White House Tapes.
On March 8, 1973, unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 1:33 pm and 2:20 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 872-024 of the White House Tapes.
On March 12, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 8:29 am and 9:30 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 876-002 of the White House Tapes.
On March 13, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 12:29 pm and 12:42 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 878-010 of the White House Tapes.
On March 13, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 12:29 pm and 12:42 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 878-011 of the White House Tapes.
On March 14, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and unknown person(s) met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 4:10 pm and 4:25 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 419-033 of the White House Tapes.
On March 20, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 1:00 pm and 1:05 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 884-015 of the White House Tapes.
On March 20, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 2:31 pm and 3:11 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 884-025 of the White House Tapes.
The President met with unidentified individuals in the Oval Office to conduct discussions that remain undocumented in the available transcript. The interaction took place while the President was transitioning between the Oval Office and the Executive Office Building. No record of the subject matter or specific action items is currently accessible for this recording.
On March 21, 1973, 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 1:21 pm and 2:23 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 421-002 of the White House Tapes.
On March 21, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Gen. Brent G. Scowcroft met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building from 3:48 pm to 3:49 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 421-010 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and his valet, Manolo Sanchez, met in the Old Executive Office Building to troubleshoot issues with the recording equipment. The discussion centered on a technical malfunction regarding the setup of the taping system. The exchange suggests the equipment failed to operate as intended, prompting a brief assessment of the technical status of the recording apparatus.
President Nixon recorded a memorandum for the file regarding a private telephone call involving John D. Ehrlichman and William P. Rogers. The discussion centered on an exchange of congratulations between the participants. No further substantive policy decisions or action items were documented in this brief dictation.
On March 28, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and unknown person(s) met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 4:00 pm and 4:11 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 425-020 of the White House Tapes.
On March 30, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 8:50 am and 9:07 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 890-005 of the White House Tapes.
On April 12, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 1:06 pm and 1:10 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 894-010 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with his personal aide, Manolo Sanchez, to discuss administrative matters, including the filing of the President's private papers. The two also addressed the President's schedule and his assessment regarding his attendance at the upcoming White House Correspondents' Dinner. Nixon expressed doubt about the event's arrangements, ultimately indicating a change in his plans.
On April 20, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 12:07 pm and 12:15 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 903-018 of the White House Tapes.
On April 25, 1973, 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 6:45 pm and 6:46 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 430-024 of the White House Tapes.
President Richard Nixon and H. R. Haldeman discuss the handling and disposal of personal materials and correspondence. Their dialogue centers on the potential legal or public relations implications of these items being contested, specifically concerning the President’s word against others. The exchange concludes with a focus on organizing or destroying these records to ensure they do not become a liability.
On April 26, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Rose Mary Woods met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 8:04 am and 8:55 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 905-005 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with Stephen B. Bull to strategize on limiting the scope of documents provided to FBI agents currently stationed at the White House for the Watergate investigation. Nixon expressed deep frustration with the broad language of proposed document requests, which he deemed overly restrictive regarding his personal papers and presidential staff memoranda. He directed Bull to ensure that all national security files and executive privilege materials remain protected, explicitly ordering that the language of the document releases be narrowed to exclude his private files and sensitive national security records.
President Nixon instructed Stephen B. Bull to ensure that all staff correspondence and files, particularly those concerning national security, are categorized as presidential property rather than the personal property of individual staff members. Nixon explicitly distinguished these records from Watergate-related materials, for which he expressed indifference regarding their disposition. Bull was tasked with drafting a memorandum to formalize this policy for review by Rodney Smith.
President Nixon met with Secretary of State William P. Rogers to discuss the handling of sensitive files belonging to departing aides H.R. Haldeman and John Ehrlichman amid the ongoing Watergate investigation. Nixon expressed strong disapproval of the presence of FBI guards outside the aides' offices, characterizing the optics as unprofessional and damaging. The participants discussed ensuring the security and custody of these records to prevent unauthorized access by figures like John Dean, while also touching upon the political silence of Vice President Spiro Agnew.
On May 2, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Julie Nixon Eisenhower met in the Oval Office of the White House from 10:14 am to 10:15 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 909-014 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Press Secretary Ronald Ziegler reviewed Ziegler's recent press briefing regarding the Watergate scandal, specifically focusing on the administration's legal claim to White House documents held by John Dean, H.R. Haldeman, and John Ehrlichman. Ziegler briefed the President on his defense of Nixon's role in the Daniel Ellsberg case and his efforts to publicly highlight pro-administration support via telegram counts and recent polling data. The two concluded that the briefing was successful in maintaining a firm stance and effectively demonstrating public support for the President's continuation in office.
President Nixon and Press Secretary Ronald L. Ziegler held a brief, cryptically recorded meeting concerning the handling of sensitive documents. The conversation focuses on ensuring that certain papers are organized and verified as unrelated to the President's personal involvement. The interaction concludes with instructions to deactivate the recording equipment, highlighting the administration's cautious approach to document management during the height of the Watergate investigations.
Technical staff or aides met in the Oval Office to verify the operational status of the recording or audio equipment. The participants focused on ensuring the readiness of the recording system, including checking line connections for an upcoming audio message. The brief exchange concluded once the system was confirmed to be functioning properly.
On May 10, 1973, 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 12:55 pm and 2:45 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 435-002 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon directs H. R. Haldeman to proceed with the establishment of the Nixon Foundation, emphasizing the project's critical role in securing the President's legacy and managing his archives. They discuss utilizing the foundation to facilitate the writing of the administration's history, potentially by Henry Kissinger, while providing the President access to his records, including the White House tapes, without direct personal involvement. The conversation concludes with Nixon instructing Haldeman to continue his scheduled engagement with the FBI.
President Nixon and his personal secretary, Rose Mary Woods, met to organize and review sensitive records, including Presidential memoranda and dictabelt tapes relevant to the Watergate investigation. The President reviewed specific files and dictabelt content to manage and verify the filing procedures for these materials. During the meeting, they established instructions for the handling and marking of these tapes to maintain control over the documentation.
On May 14, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 11:28 am and 11:40 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 917-018 of the White House Tapes.
On May 14, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Rose Mary Woods met in the Oval Office of the White House at 11:59 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 917-021 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Lawrence M. Higby discuss the status of a records search, specifically concerning potential memoranda related to John W. Dean III and files held by Rose Mary Woods. Higby reports that an initial review of the materials yielded no significant findings, prompting the President to urge continued diligence in the search. The conversation concludes with Nixon preparing to attend a Citizens Medal presentation for Mrs. Roberto Clemente while awaiting further updates.
On May 14, 1973, 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 2:05 pm and 3:10 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 436-007 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and J. Fred Buzhardt, Jr. met to coordinate the preparation of a White House 'White Paper' intended to manage public and legal fallout from the ongoing Watergate investigation. The discussion focused on refining the document’s narrative regarding the Daniel Ellsberg break-in and defining the limits of executive privilege concerning staff memoranda and sensitive presidential communications. Nixon emphasized the necessity of a proactive, non-defensive public stance, directing Buzhardt to ensure that key internal documents and notes remain protected from congressional committee scrutiny.
President Nixon and Ronald Ziegler discussed the White House response to recent press leaks, likely emanating from prosecutors and the Ervin Committee, which alleged that John W. Dean had numerous meetings with the President regarding the Watergate cover-up. Nixon firmly denied the timeline of these allegations, asserting that his meetings with Dean regarding the cover-up did not begin until March 21, 1973. To address the situation, the participants planned to coordinate a strategy with White House staff, including Leonard Garment and J. Fred Buzhardt, and considered having Haldeman, Ehrlichman, and Colson issue public statements to defend the President's record.
On June 4, 1973, White House operator, President Richard M. Nixon, and Alexander M. Haig, Jr. talked on the telephone from 8:51 am to 8:52 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 039-054 of the White House Tapes.
On June 4, 1973, unknown person(s) and President Richard M. Nixon met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 11:19 am and 11:24 am. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 442-003 of the White House Tapes.
On June 4, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull talked on the telephone from 12:51 pm to 12:52 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 039-065 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon consulted with Stephen B. Bull to coordinate and compile a detailed chronology of his past meetings and interactions with John W. Dean III. The President directed Bull to gather records specifically pertaining to March 1973, prioritizing in-person meetings over telephone logs to aid in his personal review of events. Nixon intended to spend the afternoon examining these files to reconcile his own recollection with the official administrative records.
President Nixon directs his aide, Stephen B. Bull, to locate specific historical files or documents, specifically expressing interest in materials dating from the 16th. Nixon emphasizes the importance of these records, requesting that Bull organize them for review to assist in his ongoing arguments. The conversation concludes with Nixon instructing Bull to gather the relevant information so he can address the contents directly.
On June 4, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 2:50 pm and 5:00 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 442-035 of the White House Tapes.
On June 4, 1973, unknown person(s) and President Richard M. Nixon met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 2:50 pm and 5:00 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 442-037 of the White House Tapes.
On June 4, 1973, 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 2:50 pm and 5:00 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 442-040 of the White House Tapes.
On June 4, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 5:06 pm and 6:04 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 442-044 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with Stephen B. Bull and Ronald L. Ziegler to conduct an administrative review and audit of the White House taping system. The participants addressed technical difficulties regarding missing or improperly recorded segments, including calls from Camp David. The discussion also touched upon high-stakes political concerns, including the ongoing Watergate investigation, the role of John W. Dean, and potential legal threats posed by the Ervin Committee and Special Prosecutor Archibald Cox.
President Nixon and Stephen Bull met to review and assess specific White House tape recordings from mid-March 1973. The discussion focused on verifying the duration and content of key conversations involving figures such as Richard A. Moore, John Dean, H.R. Haldeman, and John Ehrlichman. Nixon expressed dissatisfaction with the state of the recordings, noting that the review process was not yielding the expected results.
On June 4, 1973, 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 7:47 pm and 8:40 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 442-057 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and aide Stephen B. Bull met to address technical issues and gaps in the White House taping system. Nixon expressed frustration over malfunctioning recording equipment and specifically requested that Bull locate and provide access to recordings from March 16 and March 20. The President emphasized the priority of retrieving these specific tapes, signaling his intent to personally listen to the recordings for review.
President Nixon met with J. Fred Buzhardt to review the status of the ongoing Watergate investigation and discuss the aggressive, broad-ranging document and testimony requests made by Special Prosecutor Archibald Cox. Buzhardt characterized Cox’s efforts as an attempt to overstep his mandate and challenge executive privilege, leading to a strategy of forcing Cox to formally request items in writing to maintain administrative control. Nixon and Buzhardt agreed to resist these demands firmly, preparing for an inevitable future confrontation or subpoena while emphasizing the necessity of protecting the constitutional integrity of the presidency.
On June 12, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 4:49 pm and 4:52 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 938-004 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman discuss the management of the President's personal records and the potential publication of his first-term history, emphasizing their desire to exclude Watergate-related materials. They review the ongoing Ervin Committee hearings, focusing specifically on Jeb Stuart Magruder's testimony, his allegations against John Mitchell and John Dean, and the political implications for the White House. Additionally, the President assesses the favorable reception of his recent economic address and plans his upcoming schedule, including meetings with Leonid Brezhnev and Hobart Lewis.
President Nixon met briefly with Bruce A. Kehrli to review and sign official administrative documents. Following the brief exchange of paperwork, the President concluded the meeting by wishing Kehrli well on an upcoming trip. No substantive policy matters were addressed during this short procedural encounter.
On June 22, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 3:48 pm and 3:49 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 946-020 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with Stephen B. Bull to discuss sensitive matters regarding the administration's taping system and the handling of specific recordings. Their dialogue focused on access to the September 15, 1972, tape by former aides, as well as the potential implications of the April 15, 1973, recording concerning a trip to California. The President emphasized discretion regarding these files, coordinating with Bull on who possessed knowledge of the tapes and how that information was being managed.