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Nixon Tapes on Presidential scheduling

2,296 conversations · page 1 of 23 · frequently with Nixon, Bull, Butterfield, Haldeman

February 16, 1971 · Nixon

President Nixon directs an aide to bring in Mrs. B. Everett Jordan for a brief meeting, indicating an intention to address a specific matter personally. The interaction serves as a transition point between the President's private discussions and his engagement with Jordan. The exchange focuses on facilitating this immediate appointment, though the specific subject of Jordan's visit remains unidentified in the surviving record.

February 16, 1971 · Nixon & Bull

President Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull in the Oval Office to conduct a brief review of his daily schedule. The discussion served as a routine administrative coordination of the President's upcoming appointments and obligations. No significant policy decisions or substantive matters were recorded during this brief encounter.

February 18, 1971 · Nixon & Butterfield

President Richard M. Nixon met with Deputy Assistant to the President Alexander P. Butterfield in the Oval Office to discuss administrative logistics. The brief meeting centered on a specific request initiated by the President, although details of the subject matter remain undocumented due to the lack of a transcript. The interaction concluded with Butterfield departing the office shortly thereafter.

February 18, 1971 · Nixon & Butterfield

President Nixon and Alexander P. Butterfield met to coordinate the President's upcoming schedule. The primary focus of the brief discussion was the preparation and planning for the dedication speech for the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars. No major policy developments occurred, as the conversation remained strictly administrative regarding presidential appearances.

February 19, 1971 · Nixon & Bull

President Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull to coordinate the scheduling of a forthcoming meeting with jazz musician Lionel Hampton. They briefly discussed the management of the President's calendar and potential press coverage related to the event. The interaction served as a quick logistical briefing to ensure the visit was properly facilitated.

February 19, 1971 · Nixon & Bull

President Nixon met with Stephen B. Bull to coordinate administrative details regarding an upcoming meeting with officials from the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW). They discussed the expected duration of the session and the necessary participation of Alexander M. Haig, Jr. and Charles W. Colson. This brief consultation served to finalize the scheduling and internal staffing requirements for the presidential engagement.

February 19, 1971 · Nixon

President Nixon consulted with the White House operator to facilitate a telephonic connection to Dr. Thomas E. “Doc” Morgan. This brief interaction served as an administrative bridge to reach the Congressman regarding an urgent matter. The primary objective of the exchange was the successful placement of the outgoing call.

February 19, 1971 · Nixon & Bull

President Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met briefly to review the President’s upcoming schedule. The conversation focused on appointments involving the Young Republicans and the secretary of Robert J. Brown. No major policy decisions were made during this short administrative coordination.

February 19, 1971 · Nixon & Bull

President Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull to coordinate the logistics and timing of an upcoming Quadriad meeting. The President inquired about the status of the meeting attendees and provided specific instructions regarding their entry into the Oval Office. This discussion focused on managing the arrival of officials to maintain protocol and avoid potential friction among staff members.

February 22, 1971 · Nixon & Butterfield

President Nixon met with Alexander P. Butterfield to review and coordinate the logistical arrangements for upcoming presidential meetings. The discussion focused on operational security and the specific physical setup of the meeting space to ensure it met the President’s requirements. The brief exchange served to confirm that necessary preparations were being handled according to Nixon's directives.

February 23, 1971 · Nixon & Butterfield

President Nixon and Alexander P. Butterfield discussed the scheduling of upcoming meetings during the President's designated "open hour." Nixon reviewed a list of potential visitors, including John R. Williams, Jr. and John B. Waters, Jr., and instructed Butterfield to vet the appointments to ensure they added value. The President ultimately decided to limit the number of attendees to keep the meetings productive and focused.

February 23, 1971 · Nixon, Butterfield & Bull

President Nixon met with Alexander P. Butterfield and Stephen B. Bull in the Oval Office to coordinate administrative logistics regarding presidential scheduling and document handling. The discussion focused on managing the President's immediate workflow and the disposal of specific materials. The participants reached an informal consensus on these logistical arrangements before concluding the brief meeting.

February 25, 1971 · Nixon & Butterfield

President Nixon and Alexander Butterfield met to coordinate the logistics for an upcoming series of photo opportunities with visitors, including Thomas and Glenda Kleppe and Judge George Renercomb. The President provided specific instructions on the positioning of guests within the Oval Office to ensure the process remained efficient and brief. Nixon emphasized the need for a rapid turnover to minimize the duration of the sessions.

February 25, 1971 · Nixon & Butterfield

President Nixon met with Alexander P. Butterfield to finalize arrangements for an upcoming meeting with Representative Joe D. Waggonner, Jr. and J. M. Menefee. The President instructed Butterfield to proceed with the scheduling of these individuals. This brief discussion focused exclusively on coordinating the logistics of the President’s official calendar.

February 25, 1971 · Nixon, Haldeman & Butterfield

President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman discuss strategies for managing the President's public image, presidential schedule, and press relations. Key topics include handling potential conflicts regarding Vice President Agnew's attendance at the Gridiron Club, coordinating future public events like an agricultural fair at the White House, and streamlining the President's public speaking engagements to improve impact. Nixon emphasizes the importance of repeating key rhetorical themes, such as his 'generation of peace' messaging, and expresses a preference for utilizing radio addresses to reach the public efficiently without the logistical burdens of televised appearances.

February 26, 1971 · Nixon & Butterfield

President Nixon held a brief, one-minute meeting with his Deputy Assistant, Alexander P. Butterfield, in the Oval Office. While the recording does not contain substantive dialogue or actionable directives, it documents a routine administrative interaction between the President and his aide. The meeting concluded immediately, leaving no significant policy decisions or developments on the record.

February 26, 1971 · Nixon & Bull

President Nixon and Stephen B. Bull briefly met in the Oval Office to coordinate logistics for an upcoming presidential outing. The discussion focused on specific navigation instructions and positioning for a location the President intended to visit. No substantive policy matters were addressed during this short administrative exchange.

February 26, 1971 · Nixon & Bull

President Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull to coordinate upcoming appointments and manage the flow of visitors into the Oval Office. They specifically discussed scheduling arrangements regarding Frederic V. Malek and Henry A. Kissinger. The discussion concluded with instructions to facilitate these meetings and manage the arrival of the scheduled guests.

February 26, 1971 · United States Secret Service agents

President Nixon met with Secret Service agents in the Oval Office to discuss logistical details regarding the President’s location and upcoming schedule. The brief interaction focused on coordinating security and movements for the President’s itinerary. No significant policy decisions were recorded before the taping system was deactivated.

March 2, 1971 · Nixon, Ziegler & Heltemes

President Nixon met in the Oval Office with the Heltemes family—the 1971 Easter Seal poster family—accompanied by Senator Robert Dole and other guests. The meeting served as a ceremonial event to honor the poster child and distribute presidential gifts, including Apollo-themed viewers and cufflinks. Following the departure of the Heltemes group, Nixon held a broader discussion with his remaining visitors regarding the state of the film industry, expressing his preference for family-oriented entertainment and criticizing the prevalence of explicit content in modern movies.

March 2, 1971 · Nixon & Butterfield

President Nixon and Alexander P. Butterfield met to coordinate the President's upcoming schedule and administrative preparations. The discussion focused on logistical arrangements regarding meetings with astronauts, a visit to the National Aquarium, and the preparation of briefing materials for a presidential press conference. Butterfield also updated the President on coordination efforts with Ronald Ziegler and Patrick Buchanan regarding press deadlines.

March 5, 1971 · Nixon, Bull & Tkach

President Nixon met with his aides and personal physician, General Walter Tkach, to coordinate his daily schedule and manage administrative logistics. The discussion centered on the President's upcoming appointments and the orchestration of an Irish-themed social event at the White House. Nixon considered briefly greeting Jack Mulcahy, who was on-site for meetings regarding the event's planning and media analysis.

March 5, 1971 · Nixon

President Nixon held a brief, two-second meeting in the Oval Office with an unidentified individual. Given the extremely short duration of the encounter and the withdrawal of materials classified as personal and returnable, the interaction appears to have been limited to a brief exchange or document hand-off. No substantive discussion or policy decisions were recorded during this engagement.

March 8, 1971 · Nixon & Bull

President Nixon met with his aide, Stephen B. Bull, to briefly discuss matters pertaining to Donald H. Rumsfeld. The short exchange centered on Rumsfeld's current administrative arrangements and his activities within his office. No major policy decisions were recorded during this brief encounter.

March 9, 1971 · Nixon & Butterfield

President Nixon and Alexander P. Butterfield met to briefly review the President’s daily schedule and upcoming obligations. The discussion focused on coordinating meetings with Republican Congressional leadership, cabinet members George P. Shultz and Peter G. Peterson, and potential outreach to Daniel H. Kuykendall. The primary action items involved clarifying the timing and logistical arrangements for these various administrative appointments and communications.

March 9, 1971 · Nixon & Bull

Stephen B. Bull met with President Nixon to discuss adjustments to the President’s daily schedule. The primary focus of the brief conversation was the logistical coordination of a photo opportunity with the press. Bull sought the President's approval for this media arrangement to influence public perception.

March 9, 1971 · Nixon & Bull

President Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull to review and refine his daily schedule, specifically coordinating meetings with key advisors Henry Kissinger, John Ehrlichman, and George Shultz. They also discussed logistical arrangements for professional photography during these sessions, specifically mentioning White House photographer Ollie Atkins. This brief coordination served to organize the President's upcoming appointments and manage the visual documentation of high-level meetings.

March 9, 1971 · Nixon & Bull

President Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull to review and refine his daily schedule for upcoming meetings. The discussion centered on coordinating sessions with key advisors, including Harry Dent, Peter Flanigan, Henry Kissinger, John Ehrlichman, and George Shultz. A primary focus of the planned deliberations with Ehrlichman and Shultz was the ongoing development of welfare reform policy.

March 9, 1971 · Nixon & Bull

President Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull to coordinate upcoming appointments on his daily schedule. The discussion focused on arranging meetings with key administration figures, specifically Harry S. Dent and Peter M. Flanigan. This exchange served as a routine administrative session to manage the President's priorities and workflow for the day.

March 9, 1971 · Nixon & Bull

President Richard Nixon met with his personal aide, Stephen B. Bull, for a brief administrative consultation in the Oval Office. The discussion focused on coordinating the President's personal schedule and logistical arrangements for upcoming commitments. No further details regarding specific decisions were recorded due to the brief nature of the encounter.

March 10, 1971 · Nixon & Butterfield

President Nixon met with Alexander P. Butterfield in the Oval Office to coordinate the President's daily agenda. The primary focus of the discussion was the scheduling of a meeting with speechwriter William L. Safire. No further substantive policy matters were recorded during this brief administrative briefing.

March 10, 1971 · Nixon & Bull

President Nixon met with his personal aide, Stephen B. Bull, in the Oval Office to coordinate administrative matters and review the President's daily schedule. This brief meeting served to facilitate executive time management and ensure the alignment of Nixon's upcoming appointments. No further actions or policy decisions were documented during this exchange.

March 11, 1971

President Nixon held a brief, unscheduled meeting with an unidentified individual in the Oval Office. The primary purpose of the encounter appears to have been a discussion regarding the President’s upcoming schedule. No further details are available to confirm the nature of the conversation or any subsequent actions taken.

March 12, 1971 · Nixon

President Nixon initiates a request for the White House operator to place a telephone call to Press Secretary Ronald L. Ziegler. The brief interaction serves primarily as a logistical step to facilitate direct communication with his communications chief. No substantive policy discussions or major decisions occur during this brief exchange.

March 16, 1971 · Nixon & Bull

President Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull to review logistical details regarding his daily schedule. The primary focus of the discussion was a potential telephone call involving Treasury Secretary John B. Connally. Bull received instructions to facilitate communication with Connally following an apparent lack of prior contact or comment from the Secretary.

March 16, 1971 · Nixon, Haldeman & Ziegler

President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman met to discuss scheduling priorities and strategies to enhance the President's public image. The conversation centered on managing access to the President for key advisors like John Mitchell and John Connally, as well as coordinating media efforts and staffing changes involving the Office of Economic Opportunity. Nixon expressed a preference for maintaining a calculated political posture, noting that while the administration was currently facing "erosion" rather than direct attack, they would reserve aggressive tactics for later in the year to improve their standing.

March 16, 1971

President Nixon held a brief meeting with unknown participants in the Oval Office to discuss logistical arrangements regarding his official schedule. The conversation focused on directing the President's movement toward the Cabinet Room for a subsequent engagement. The interaction concluded quickly as the visitors departed the office shortly thereafter.

March 16, 1971 · Nixon & Haldeman

President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman met to coordinate the President’s upcoming schedule, focusing on managing public appearances, press relations, and the political optics of his communications. They discussed the strategic advantages of live press conferences versus radio-only formats, analyzing how media coverage impacted the public perception of the presidency compared to the administration of Lyndon B. Johnson. Additionally, they reviewed logistics for a Republican fundraiser and other official events, prioritizing the need to maintain presidential control over public messaging while minimizing negative press scrutiny.

March 17, 1971 · Nixon & Butterfield

President Nixon and Alexander P. Butterfield held a brief morning meeting in the Oval Office to coordinate the President's daily schedule. The primary focus of the discussion concerned the inclusion of an unknown woman in the President's upcoming agenda. Following the brief logistical review, the meeting concluded immediately.

March 17, 1971 · Nixon, Haldeman & Butterfield

President Nixon met with H. R. Haldeman and Alexander Butterfield to coordinate the logistics for his attendance at Thomas E. Dewey's funeral and to prepare correspondence for female members of the press. The discussion also turned to the administration’s public relations strategy, with the President evaluating the effectiveness of staff members like Leonard Garment in managing media narratives. Nixon emphasized the need for a more persuasive, "bullshitting" approach to public relations to better compete in the political landscape.

March 17, 1971 · Nixon

President Nixon requested that the White House operator place a telephone call to Senator Clifford P. Hansen. The brief exchange served as a logistical step to facilitate direct communication between the President and the Senator. No further substantive policy matters were discussed during this specific interaction.

March 17, 1971 · Nixon

President Nixon consulted with the White House operator to facilitate communication with an unidentified male participant, potentially H. R. Haldeman. The brief exchange focused on determining the individual's current location and arranging for a return call. No substantive policy matters were addressed, as the interaction served strictly as a logistical coordination of presidential correspondence.

March 17, 1971 · Nixon

President Nixon consulted with a White House operator to facilitate a phone call to Al Chamie. Following a brief discussion regarding time zone logistics for the placement of the call, the President opted to manage the connection process personally. He ultimately instructed the operator to cease further involvement and directed that she not return his call.

March 18, 1971 · Nixon, Butterfield & Haldeman

President Nixon met with Alexander P. Butterfield to review his upcoming official schedule, including logistics for the National Alliance of Businessmen reception, a stag dinner for Maurice Stans, and an event for Reverend Akaka of Hawaii. They discussed whether to utilize receiving lines based on the President's familiarity with the guests and finalized dress codes for upcoming diplomatic dinners. Additionally, the President consulted briefly with John Ehrlichman regarding potential political strategies for the Supersonic Transport (SST) and considered potential short-term travel plans for First Lady Pat Nixon ahead of their daughter Tricia's wedding.

March 18, 1971 · Nixon, Haldeman & Walker

President Nixon met with H. R. Haldeman, Rose Mary Woods, and briefly Ronald H. Walker to coordinate upcoming scheduling logistics and administrative briefings. Discussions involved the planning of the First Lady’s travel to New York for the funeral of Thomas E. Dewey and a review of Walker's successful management of the Whitney M. Young, Jr. funeral. The President also tasked Haldeman with monitoring economic policy consultations involving John B. Connally, George P. Shultz, and other key economic advisors to ensure effective coordination.

March 19, 1971 · Nixon & Bull

President Richard M. Nixon met with Stephen B. Bull in the Oval Office for a brief morning discussion. The interaction was limited to formal greetings between the President and his aide. No substantive policy matters or action items were addressed during this short exchange.

March 19, 1971 · Nixon, Haldeman & Woods

President Nixon met with H. R. Haldeman and Rose Mary Woods to coordinate his upcoming schedule, specifically regarding the logistics of hosting Jack and Helene Drown at Camp David and managing various social engagements for the First Lady. The discussion emphasized the President's need for privacy at Camp David to prepare for a television interview and meet with Henry Kissinger. Additionally, Nixon briefly spoke by telephone with Representative Wilbur D. Mills to acknowledge a White House tour provided to Mills' family.

March 19, 1971 · Nixon & Bull

President Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met to coordinate logistical details for the President’s upcoming schedule, specifically regarding a meeting with Arthur F. Burns and attendance at Thomas E. Dewey's funeral. The discussion focused on fine-tuning departure times to accommodate weather conditions in New York. The two finalized the timing for these engagements to ensure efficient travel and meeting management.

March 20, 1971 · Nixon & Kissinger

President Nixon and Henry Kissinger met briefly in the Oval Office to coordinate their schedules. The conversation serves primarily as a logistical check-in to confirm Kissinger's arrival for a planned meeting. No substantive policy discussions occurred during this brief interaction.

March 23, 1971 · Nixon & Bull

President Nixon and Stephen B. Bull engaged in a brief, informal exchange immediately following Bull's arrival in the Oval Office. The conversation consisted of casual banter rather than substantive policy discussions or administrative business. No formal actions or decisions were recorded during this brief encounter.

March 23, 1971 · Nixon & Bull

President Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met to coordinate the scheduling of upcoming meetings with key advisors, including Henry Kissinger, John Ehrlichman, and George Shultz. They specifically addressed the timing of appointments to ensure the President's agenda remained manageable. The discussion concluded with a firm decision to slot a meeting into the 12:30 p.m. time block.

March 23, 1971 · Nixon, Haldeman & Acker

President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman met to coordinate White House strategy on several pressing political issues, including securing campaign contributions from the dairy industry and lobbying senators for the upcoming vote on the Supersonic Transport (SST). They also discussed arrangements for an upcoming meeting with black leadership regarding social policy and reviewed the fallout from the President's recent interview with Howard K. Smith. Throughout the discussion, the pair balanced legislative priorities with public relations concerns while maintaining their daily executive schedule.

March 24, 1971 · Nixon & MacGregor

President Nixon met with Clark MacGregor to coordinate the President's upcoming schedule and staff engagements. The brief discussion primarily concerned logistical planning for a subsequent meeting with Senator Peter H. Dominick. The conversation concluded with MacGregor exiting the Oval Office shortly before 10:05 am.

March 24, 1971 · Nixon & Bull

President Nixon and aide Stephen B. Bull reviewed the President’s upcoming schedule, specifically focusing on meetings with Louie B. Nunn and Senator Harry F. Byrd, Jr. The discussion centered on preparations for Senator Byrd’s visit and established the protocol for interrupting the President when the Senator arrived. No further substantive policy decisions were recorded during this brief administrative check-in.

March 24, 1971 · Nixon & Bull

President Nixon and Stephen B. Bull briefly conferred regarding the logistics of Senator John Sherman Cooper’s upcoming itinerary. The discussion focused specifically on determining the Senator's current location and confirming that he would be visiting an island without the presence of a witness. No major policy developments occurred during this brief administrative exchange.

March 24, 1971 · Nixon & Butterfield

President Nixon met with Alexander P. Butterfield to review the President’s upcoming schedule and administrative priorities. The discussion focused on coordinating a meeting with John A. Scali and arranging the logistics for a forthcoming signing ceremony. The brief interaction concluded with the finalization of these immediate ceremonial and professional engagements.

March 24, 1971 · Nixon, Butterfield & Massarini

President Nixon met with representatives of the International Military Sports Council, led by Admiral Aldo Massarini, to accept a commemorative medal and discuss the organization's contributions to international relations. The meeting featured a brief photo opportunity with the press to highlight the role of military personnel in fostering global peace through athletic competition. Following the delegation's departure, Nixon consulted with Alexander Butterfield regarding the upcoming signing of a proclamation for USO Day.

March 24, 1971 · Nixon & Bull

President Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met briefly in the Oval Office to coordinate the President's upcoming schedule, specifically regarding a meeting with Charles R. Larson. During the interaction, Bull presented the President with gold cufflinks. The exchange served as a short administrative check-in to manage official appointments and personal items.

March 24, 1971 · Nixon, Butterfield & Ford

President Nixon met with Gerald R. Ford and Alexander P. Butterfield in the Oval Office for a brief, informal encounter. The discussion was limited to pleasantries and casual observations regarding the weather. No substantive policy matters or official administrative decisions were recorded during this four-minute interaction.

March 24, 1971 · Nixon & Butterfield

President Nixon met with Alexander P. Butterfield to coordinate logistical details regarding upcoming White House meetings and events. They discussed scheduling for Charles W. Colson and John A. Scali, specifically addressing the appropriate location for their discussion. Additionally, the brief session touched upon arrangements for the Creston High School Choir’s tour and the handling of associated gifts.

March 24, 1971 · Nixon & Butterfield

President Nixon and Alexander P. Butterfield met in the Oval Office to review the President’s upcoming daily schedule. The conversation focused on logistical planning and the coordination of executive commitments. No specific policy decisions or significant developments were recorded during this brief encounter before the two departed.

March 25, 1971 · Nixon & Haldeman

President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman met to coordinate the President's upcoming schedule, specifically addressing the political fallout from the recent Senate vote against the Supersonic Transport (SST) program. They discussed the necessity of staging events, such as an aerospace meeting in California, to project executive leadership and address economic concerns in the technology sector despite a lack of substantive policy solutions. Additionally, they reviewed strategies for managing the public and congressional response to pending U.S. troop withdrawals in Vietnam and deliberated on the logistics of a potential trip to the Western White House.

March 25, 1971 · Haldeman

H. R. Haldeman coordinates with the White House operator to manage the President's incoming and outgoing communications. The brief exchange focuses on locating the President and facilitating a connection with his personal secretary, Rose Mary Woods. Haldeman provides instructions to hold the line until the President returns to the office to resume his scheduled calls.

March 25, 1971 · Nixon, Ziegler & Finch

President Nixon met with his staff, including Robert Finch and Clark MacGregor, to coordinate logistics for an upcoming meeting with the Congressional Black Caucus and to arrange a phone call to William M. Allen of Boeing. Nixon emphasized managing the media optics of the caucus meeting by avoiding excessive press coverage and limiting the event's stature to prevent it from being framed as a major political victory for the group. Following these preparations, the President successfully connected with Allen to express his personal disappointment over Congress's decision to defund the Supersonic Transport (SST) project, while reaffirming his commitment to maintaining Boeing's role as a leader in American aviation and technological progress.

March 26, 1971 · Nixon & Bull

President Nixon and Stephen B. Bull reviewed the logistics for the President's upcoming meetings with the Justinian Society and religious leaders attending a White House conference on drugs. The discussion focused on scheduling details, participant logistics, and the specific roles the President would play during these events. Bull provided final instructions on greeting attendees and managing the flow of the President’s appearances in the Roosevelt Room.

March 26, 1971 · Nixon, Bull & Butterfield

President Nixon met with Stephen Bull and Alexander Butterfield to review and critique the logistical arrangements for an upcoming White House Conference on Drugs involving religious leaders. Expressing frustration with the proposed schedule, Nixon questioned the feasibility of moving attendees between the White House theater and the Oval Office within the allotted time frame. Ultimately, the President rejected the rigid planning and opted for a more spontaneous approach to his interaction with the guests.

March 26, 1971 · Nixon & Bull

President Nixon and aide Stephen B. Bull discussed logistical arrangements for an upcoming meeting with lawyers from the Justinian Society. The President expressed frustration regarding miscommunications about his expected participation, specifically concerns over shaking hands with a larger-than-expected group of attendees. To rectify the situation, Nixon instructed Bull to clarify the scheduling parameters and manage the event details promptly.

April 6, 1971 · Nixon & Sanchez

President Richard Nixon met with his valet, Manolo Sanchez, at the Old Executive Office Building to coordinate administrative logistics for the day. The discussion focused on the President's personal schedule and the handling of specific documents, including a reference to an unknown document described as a yellow copy. The brief exchange centered on managing the President's immediate movements and operational protocols.

April 6, 1971 · Nixon, Mansfield & Haldeman

President Nixon coordinated an unscheduled meeting with Senate Majority Leader Mike Mansfield to discuss an upcoming, highly sensitive announcement regarding Vietnam policy. Nixon sought to brief Mansfield privately to prevent leaks that had plagued previous communications involving South Vietnamese President Nguyen Van Thieu. The two agreed to hold a discreet meeting at the Executive Office Building that morning, while keeping the encounter off the official record to avoid political friction with Republican leadership.

April 6, 1971 · Nixon

President Nixon contacted the White House operator to place a personal telephone call to Marjorie P. Acker. The interaction was strictly administrative, serving solely as a request for the operator to connect him with the intended party. No substantive policy discussions or political developments occurred during this brief exchange.

April 6, 1971 · Nixon & Butterfield

President Nixon and Alexander P. Butterfield coordinate the logistics for an upcoming evening social event. The discussion focuses on the President's desire to maintain a sober, low-key appearance while ensuring a specific guest receives an opportunity to respond to previous comments. They finalize plans for a brief public appearance involving music and a crowd to conclude the engagement.

April 6, 1971 · Nixon & Bull

President Nixon and Stephen B. Bull coordinated the President's midday schedule, focusing on the timing of a revenue sharing meeting and a brief photo opportunity with Secretary Rogers C.B. Morton, Senator Ted Stevens, and Don Wright regarding Alaska Native legislation. Nixon emphasized his need for precise time management to ensure meetings with his work team and the Alaska Federation of Natives representatives stayed on track. Additionally, the President scheduled an appointment with his barber to take place immediately following the morning engagements.

April 6, 1971 · Nixon & Bull

President Nixon met with his aide, Stephen B. Bull, to coordinate administrative details regarding an upcoming visit by the Alaskan Federation group. The discussion focused on the logistics surrounding the group's arrival at the White House. No major policy decisions were reached during this brief scheduling encounter.

April 7, 1971 · Nixon & Bull

President Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met to coordinate logistics for a visiting high school class tour of the White House grounds. The discussion focused on the students' itinerary, specifically confirming their movements between the Rose Garden and the Oval Office. Nixon directed Bull to facilitate the group's visit to the office to ensure they were properly accommodated before departing.

April 7, 1971 · Nixon

President Nixon held a brief, five-minute meeting with an unidentified individual in his Old Executive Office Building suite. The dialogue was limited to an administrative request regarding a return phone call. No substantive policy discussions or significant political developments occurred during this brief interaction.

April 7, 1971 · Nixon

President Nixon held a brief meeting with an unidentified individual in the Old Executive Office Building. The exchange served primarily as a coordination point for a requested follow-up communication. No substantive policy matters or major decisions were recorded during this short encounter.

April 7, 1971 · Nixon & Haldeman

President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman met briefly to review the President’s upcoming schedule involving key Congressional leaders and administration officials. The discussion focused on coordinating meetings with individuals such as Allen J. Ellender, Richard B. Russell, Patrick J. Buchanan, and Melvin R. Laird. The short exchange served primarily as a logistical check to clarify the status and alignment of these pending appointments.

April 7, 1971 · Nixon

President Nixon consulted with the White House operator to facilitate a telephone connection. The primary objective of this brief interaction was to place a call to his personal secretary, Rose Mary Woods. No other substantive policy matters or administrative decisions were addressed during this exchange.

April 7, 1971 · Nixon & Bull

President Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull to finalize preparations for an upcoming meeting with Senate Minority Leader Hugh Scott. The discussion centered on logistics and coordination, specifically confirming the location and ensuring that press copies and photographs were ready for the visit. Bull acted as an intermediary to facilitate the smooth management of the President's schedule during this brief administrative briefing.

April 8, 1971 · Nixon

President Nixon contacted the White House operator to facilitate a telephone connection with his close friend, Charles “Bebe” Rebozo. The brief exchange served as an administrative request to bridge the call to Rebozo. The conversation concluded successfully once the operator confirmed that the connection was ready to be made.

April 8, 1971 · Nixon & Bull

President Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull in the Oval Office to coordinate logistics for an upcoming meeting with National Security Advisor Henry Kissinger. This brief session functioned as a scheduling and administrative check-in between the President and his staff. No further details regarding the specific policy objectives of the subsequent Kissinger meeting were recorded.

April 8, 1971 · Nixon & Bull

President Nixon met with Stephen B. Bull to review and coordinate his upcoming daily schedule. The discussion focused on logistical arrangements for meetings with Herbert G. Klein, Ralph H. Cake, and Ronald Ziegler, who was accompanied by a group of students. The participants confirmed the timing of these engagements and touched upon planned travel arrangements for Texas.

April 8, 1971 · Nixon & Bull

President Nixon met with Stephen B. Bull to coordinate upcoming executive scheduling and logistical arrangements. The discussion primarily focused on the itinerary and fundraising presentation for an upcoming dinner with W. Clement Stone, as well as preparations for meetings with economic advisors and government officials. Additionally, they reviewed logistical details for gifts for international dignitaries and clarified the status of certain judicial appointments and administrative personnel.

April 9, 1971 · Nixon

President Nixon held a brief, unscheduled meeting with an unidentified individual, followed by a short communication with the White House operator. During the exchange, the President characterized the unnamed male participant as "out of bounds" and provided instructions to "post him." The interaction concluded immediately following these directives, with no further substantive policy discussions recorded.

April 9, 1971 · Nixon

President Nixon requested that the White House operator connect him with Federal Reserve Chairman Arthur F. Burns. The operator informed the President that Burns was currently at lunch and that messages were being relayed to him to return the call. Nixon acknowledged this update and prepared to wait for the chairman to reach out.

April 9, 1971 · Nixon

President Nixon initiates a request for the White House operator to place a telephone call to Dr. Arthur Burns. This brief exchange serves strictly as a procedural instruction to facilitate communication between the President and the Chairman of the Federal Reserve. No substantive policy discussions or further actions occurred during this brief interaction.

April 9, 1971 · Nixon & Bull

President Nixon and Stephen B. Bull discussed adjustments to the President’s daily schedule, specifically concerning upcoming appointments with Peter M. Flanigan and Henry A. Kissinger. The exchange focused on managing the timing and flow of these meetings to accommodate the President’s preferences. Bull was tasked with facilitating these updates while ensuring the President’s agenda remained undisturbed.

April 9, 1971 · Nixon & Bull

President Nixon and Stephen B. Bull briefly met in the Oval Office to review the President’s upcoming schedule, specifically focusing on appointments with Peter M. Flanigan and Peter G. Peterson. The discussion centered on coordinating these meetings and addressing logistical concerns regarding personnel movements in and around the White House. No major policy decisions were reached during this short administrative check-in.

April 12, 1971 · Nixon & Bull

President Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull to organize his daily agenda and coordinate upcoming meetings with key economic advisors. The discussion focused on scheduling a brief session with Peter G. Peterson prior to a subsequent meeting with George P. Shultz. Nixon specifically directed Bull to ensure these transitions were managed efficiently to accommodate his immediate administrative priorities.

April 13, 1971 · Nixon

President Nixon initiates a call to General George A. Lincoln through the White House operator. This brief administrative interaction serves to connect the President with the Director of the Office of Emergency Preparedness. No further discussion is recorded as the conversation focuses solely on establishing the communication link.

April 13, 1971 · Nixon & Bull

President Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met to review and finalize the President’s daily schedule. The discussion focused on coordinating appointments with John A. Scali, Oliver F. Atkins, and Henry A. Kissinger. They confirmed the expected duration and logistical arrangements for these upcoming meetings.

April 13, 1971 · Nixon

President Nixon met with an unidentified individual in the Oval Office to conduct a review of his upcoming schedule. The discussion focused on coordinating the President's calendar and managing his professional commitments for the near term. No specific policy decisions or significant developments were recorded during this brief administrative session.

April 13, 1971 · Nixon

President Nixon met with an unidentified individual in H.R. Haldeman’s office to await the arrival of specific information. The brief exchange indicates a period of anticipation regarding an pending update or report. No substantive policy decisions or definitive actions were finalized during this particular segment of the recording.

April 14, 1971 · Nixon

President Nixon met with unidentified individuals in the Old Executive Office Building to discuss his official schedule. The dialogue remains minimal and lacks substantial policy substance beyond the logistical coordination of the President's appointments. No significant policy decisions or strategic shifts resulted from this brief encounter.

April 14, 1971 · Nixon & Bull

President Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull to coordinate logistical arrangements for an upcoming meeting with Senator Robert J. Dole and Chief of Staff H. R. Haldeman. Nixon explicitly instructed Bull to ensure the participants understood the President’s rigid departure time of 6:00 p.m. This brief exchange served to adjust the scheduling expectations for the evening to accommodate the President's prior commitments.

April 15, 1971 · Nixon

President Nixon requested that the White House operator reconnect him with Charles W. Colson. The brief exchange served as a logistical instruction to facilitate a follow-up conversation with his Special Counsel. The operator acknowledged the request and initiated the process to bridge the call.

April 15, 1971 · Nixon & Sanchez

President Nixon met with his valet, Manolo Sanchez, to coordinate administrative directives for his staff. The President tasked Sanchez with relaying instructions to Rose Mary Woods, Marjorie P. Acker, and a third individual identified as 'Muck' to initiate a parade process. Additionally, the brief exchange included a request for coffee.

April 15, 1971 · Nixon & Bull

President Nixon met with his aide, Stephen B. Bull, in the Old Executive Office Building to review and manage the President’s daily schedule. The brief consultation served to coordinate logistics and appointments for the morning's agenda. No further administrative actions were recorded beyond the management of the executive calendar.

April 15, 1971 · Nixon

President Nixon met with an unidentified individual in the Old Executive Office Building to briefly discuss an unspecified logistical arrangement or plan. The brevity of the recording and the provided transcript fragment suggest the participants reached an immediate consensus regarding a proposed course of action. No further substantive details regarding the nature of the request were preserved in the remaining segment.

April 15, 1971 · Nixon & Bull

President Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met to finalize logistical details regarding an upcoming public event held during the President's Open Door Hour. The discussion focused on scheduling procedures for a Rose Garden ceremony involving the presentation of a plaque and photographs with guests, specifically Robert and Richard Santin from Nebraska. The meeting served as a brief coordination session to ensure proper protocol for the interaction with the press and the gift presentation.