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Nixon Tapes on Presidential scheduling

2,296 conversations · page 17 of 23 · frequently with Nixon, Bull, Haldeman, Sanchez

November 30, 1972 · Nixon, Bull & Butterfield

President Nixon met with Stephen B. Bull to conclude a budget discussion and review his upcoming schedule, specifically regarding a meeting with Nguyen Phu Duc. Following Bull's departure, Alexander P. Butterfield entered to facilitate a meeting between the President and George P. Shultz. Nixon instructed Butterfield to delay his helicopter departure so that Shultz could accompany him for an informal walk.

November 30, 1972 · Nixon & Bull

President Nixon and Stephen B. Bull coordinated the scheduling of several urgent meetings, specifically involving Henry Kissinger, Nguyen Phu Duc, and Tricia Nixon Cox. Nixon instructed Bull to arrange a noon meeting with Kissinger and to determine if his daughter could visit the Oval Office immediately or receive a telephone call instead. The conversation focused on managing the President's immediate agenda and ensuring clear lines of communication with his staff and family.

December 5, 1972 · Nixon

President Nixon contacted the White House operator to place an outgoing call to Colonel Richard T. Kennedy. The brief interaction served solely to facilitate the connection between the President and the National Security Council staffer. No further substantive discussion occurred during this exchange.

December 5, 1972 · Nixon & Bull

President Nixon met with his aide, Stephen B. Bull, to review and finalize his upcoming daily schedule. The two men discussed the logistics and photo opportunities for several meetings, including sessions with Horacio Rivero regarding his credentials as ambassador to Spain and Henry O. Dormann of the National Enquirer. They also coordinated the timing for various other appointments, including a reception at Blair House and a meeting with George P. Shultz and John D. Ehrlichman.

December 5, 1972 · Nixon & Bull

President Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull to coordinate his upcoming schedule and address pending logistical decisions. The discussion primarily focused on planning for the Christmas season and arranging a time to review the President's calendar in greater detail. Nixon directed Bull to involve Lucy A. Winchester in the planning process to expedite administrative approvals.

December 5, 1972 · Nixon & Bull

President Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met to coordinate upcoming schedule logistics, specifically focusing on an impending trip to New York. The discussion centered on arrangements for the President's barber, Milton Pitts, and the timing and location for a meeting with John B. Connally. They ultimately determined that the session with Connally should take place at the Executive Office Building.

December 5, 1972 · Nixon & Bull

President Nixon and Stephen B. Bull discussed the scheduling logistics for an upcoming reception involving California administration officials, ultimately confirming the start time. The President also inquired about Bull's ongoing coordination with Lucy Winchester regarding her scheduled meeting with First Lady Pat Nixon. Nixon instructed Bull to maintain his role as the primary point of contact and to manage the interpersonal dynamics of these arrangements smoothly.

December 5, 1972 · Nixon & Monzon

President Nixon met with Zosimo T. Monzon in the Old Executive Office Building for a brief discussion regarding the President's upcoming scheduling arrangements. The conversation focused on preparations for a reception involving California administration officials, including the handling of specific folder materials. No major policy decisions were recorded during this brief encounter.

December 5, 1972 · Nixon & Cox

President Nixon and his daughter, Tricia Nixon Cox, discussed logistics regarding the President’s travel plans to Blair House and Camp David, as well as upcoming family engagements. The conversation highlighted personal news that Tricia’s husband, Edward R. F. Cox, had successfully passed the bar exam. Additionally, the President noted that he would be reviewing pending diplomatic messages regarding Tricia’s upcoming travel to embassies.

December 5, 1972 · Nixon & Bull

President Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull to coordinate logistical arrangements for upcoming events. The discussion focused on scheduling travel to Camp David via helicopter and planning the seating arrangements and protocol for a reception and dinner honoring California administration officials. Specific attention was given to the role of H.R. Haldeman in managing these functions and overseeing guest interactions.

December 6, 1972 · Nixon & Bull

President Nixon met with his aide, Stephen B. Bull, at the Aspen Lodge study to review and coordinate the President's upcoming daily schedule. The primary focus of the brief discussion was the logistics regarding a pending meeting with H. R. Haldeman. No further substantive policy issues were addressed during this administrative check-in.

December 6, 1972 · Nixon & Camp David Operator

President Nixon requested that the Camp David operator confirm the locations of Secretary of Defense Melvin R. Laird and Secretary of State William P. Rogers. He specifically sought to verify if both officials were attending a NATO conference, while explicitly noting he did not wish to speak with either of them. The President directed the operator to consult the National Security Council staff to resolve the inquiry and call him back with the information.

December 8, 1972 · Nixon & Camp David Operator

President Nixon consulted with a Camp David operator to determine the current location of aide Raymond K. Price, Jr. After learning that staff had been unable to reach Price, the President issued a direct order to cancel his meeting scheduled for the following day. This brief exchange reflects the President's administrative management of his schedule while at Camp David.

December 11, 1972 · Nixon

President Nixon directed the White House operator to place a telephone call to George H. W. Bush. This brief interaction served as a logistical request to initiate communication with the Ambassador. No substantive policy matters were discussed during this initial contact.

December 11, 1972 · Nixon

President Nixon instructed the White House operator to facilitate a telephone call to McDill "Huck" Boyd, a newspaper publisher for the Phillipsburg Review in Kansas. The primary purpose of the brief interaction was to provide the operator with the necessary contact details to initiate this communication. No further business was discussed during this administrative exchange.

December 11, 1972 · Nixon

President Nixon attempted to reach Republican operative McDill “Huck” Boyd via the White House operator. Upon learning that Boyd was temporarily unavailable, the President instructed the operator to have him return the call. No substantive political or policy matters were discussed during this brief administrative exchange.

December 11, 1972 · Nixon & Butterfield

President Nixon and Alexander P. Butterfield met to review and refine the President's upcoming scheduling commitments and logistical arrangements. The discussion focused on coordinating various high-profile meetings, including appointments with business leaders and media figures, as well as managing the President's personal health checkup at Bethesda. Additionally, they addressed the timing for a meeting with Spanish-speaking administration officials regarding the second-term agenda.

December 11, 1972 · Nixon

President Nixon held a brief meeting with an unidentified male visitor in the Old Executive Office Building. The discussion centered on an incoming telephone call from the President's daughter, Julie Nixon Eisenhower. The visitor departed shortly after the arrival of this communication.

December 11, 1972 · Nixon

President Nixon contacted the White House operator to request a telephone connection with his Press Secretary, Ronald L. Ziegler. The brief exchange served as a procedural step to facilitate a direct communication line between the President and his senior staff member. No further policy or strategic discussions took place during this brief administrative interaction.

December 11, 1972 · Nixon & Eisenhower

President Nixon and his daughter, Julie Nixon Eisenhower, discussed potential roles for Julie within the administration, including the possibility of her joining the White House staff to assist with the President's schedule and organizational flow. They also debated strategies for enhancing First Lady Pat Nixon's public profile, with Julie proposing that her mother should focus on a single, major project to build a more lasting legacy. Additionally, the participants touched upon personnel management, the potential for acquiring a private residence for the family, and the importance of maintaining the President's physical health through regular exercise.

December 12, 1972 · Nixon

President Nixon held a brief, unscheduled meeting in the Oval Office with unidentified participants to address urgent administrative or political matters. Given the brevity of the encounter and the lack of a transcript, the specific agenda remains officially unverified. The discussion likely concerned time-sensitive executive business or internal scheduling, though the absence of documentation precludes confirmation of any formal decisions.

December 12, 1972 · Nixon

President Nixon initiates a brief request to the White House operator to summon Press Secretary Ronald L. Ziegler to the Oval Office. This administrative instruction serves as a precursor to a scheduled meeting between the two men. No further substantive policy matters were discussed during this brief exchange.

December 12, 1972 · Nixon, Woods & Bull

President Nixon met with personal secretary Rose Mary Woods and aide Stephen B. Bull to address administrative matters and the management of various gifts received by the White House. The discussion covered the categorization and placement of presidential mementos, including a gold album, a watch, and other personal items designated for different presidential residences. Additionally, the participants briefly touched upon incoming correspondence, including a message from Henry Kissinger regarding Vietnam negotiations and a letter from Whittier, California.

December 12, 1972 · Nixon & Haldeman

President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman met to discuss the potential role of Julie Nixon Eisenhower within the White House during the second-term reorganization. Nixon expressed a strong desire to utilize his daughter in a capacity where she could manage public relations planning and help coordinate his and the First Lady’s schedules more effectively. The two also addressed operational concerns regarding the President’s scheduling process, specifically criticizing staff failures to handle significant symbolic events and high-level visits appropriately.

December 12, 1972 · Nixon & Bull

President Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull to coordinate updates to his daily appointment schedule. The discussion specifically addressed the logistics of arranging meetings with Gordon C. Strachan and H. R. Haldeman. This brief exchange served to finalize the President's immediate agenda.

December 13, 1972 · Nixon

President Nixon instructed the White House operator to contact General Alexander M. Haig, Jr. to arrange a meeting. The President directed that this meeting take place at his Executive Office Building workspace. This brief exchange served as a logistical coordination to facilitate an immediate consultation with his aide.

December 13, 1972 · Nixon & Haig

President Nixon met with Alexander M. Haig, Jr. to facilitate the transfer of briefing materials and prepare for an upcoming appointment. The brief exchange focused on the delivery of specific documents for the President's review. The meeting concluded with Haig leaving the necessary paperwork for Nixon's attention.

December 13, 1972 · Nixon & Bull

President Nixon directed Stephen B. Bull to rearrange his daily schedule by delaying a meeting with Senator Henry M. Jackson. To facilitate this shift, Nixon instructed Bull to coordinate with the Secretary of Defense to ensure a preceding meeting with George P. Shultz concluded promptly. The primary goal of these adjustments was to restrict access to Jackson and manage the timing of high-level briefings regarding international travel and oil policy.

December 13, 1972 · Nixon & Bull

President Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met briefly in the Oval Office to coordinate the timing and logistics of a scheduled meeting with Senator Henry M. "Scoop" Jackson. The conversation centered on the potential negative impact that interrupting or delaying the senator might have on their professional relationship and mutual trust. No further policy decisions were recorded during this short exchange.

December 13, 1972 · Bull

Stephen B. Bull met with unidentified individuals in the Oval Office to coordinate administrative logistics or private matters late in the evening. Given the lack of a transcript or specific context, the discussion likely focused on routine presidential scheduling or staff briefings following the standard workday. No specific policy decisions or significant developments are documented for this encounter.

December 14, 1972 · Nixon

President Nixon consulted with the White House operator to place an outgoing telephone call. The exchange was brief and strictly functional, serving only to facilitate telephonic communication for the President. No substantive policy discussions or political developments occurred during this brief interaction.

December 14, 1972 · Nixon & Sanchez

President Nixon met with his personal valet, Manolo Sanchez, in the Old Executive Office Building to facilitate a brief administrative task. The primary purpose of the meeting was for the President to place a telephone call to Charles W. Colson. Following the initiation of this call, Sanchez concluded his duties and departed the office.

December 14, 1972 · Nixon & Haldeman

President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman met briefly to coordinate administrative logistics and executive appointments. The discussion centered on the timing of the announcement regarding John A. Scali’s nomination as Ambassador to the United Nations. Additionally, the participants reviewed the President’s schedule, including a planned telephone call to Arthur Krock.

December 15, 1972 · Butterfield & Bull

Alexander P. Butterfield and Stephen B. Bull coordinated logistics for the President's upcoming schedule, including meetings for Robert H. Finch and a reception for 1972 election supporters. The discussion focused on the necessity of a public address system for the reception and clarifying the guest list for a planned Cabinet dinner. They specifically noted the status of RSVPs from Vice President Spiro T. Agnew and William P. Rogers regarding the dinner.

December 15, 1972 · Nixon & Sanchez

President Nixon met with his valet, Manolo Sanchez, in the Oval Office to coordinate logistics for an upcoming reception for his 1972 election supporters. During the brief interaction, the two discussed arrangements for the event and managed the delivery of an unidentified item to the White House residence. The conversation primarily focused on scheduling details and personal administrative tasks.

December 15, 1972 · Sanchez

Manolo Sanchez met with an unidentified individual in the Oval Office to discuss logistics regarding the President's schedule. The brief discussion focused on the unavailability of photographic materials concerning a specific subject. The meeting concluded quickly without any recorded policy decisions or significant administrative actions.

December 16, 1972 · Nixon & Bull

President Nixon and Stephen B. Bull coordinated the President's schedule regarding a meeting with Vice President Spiro T. Agnew. They discussed the timing of Agnew's visit in relation to briefings involving Henry Kissinger and Anatoliy Dobrynin. Nixon instructed Bull to convey that he would be available around 10:00 a.m. following a breakfast meeting.

December 16, 1972 · Nixon & Bull

President Nixon met with Stephen B. Bull to coordinate various administrative and scheduling matters. The discussion focused on managing the personal schedules of H.R. Haldeman and Rose Mary Woods, as well as coordinating meetings involving Julie Nixon Eisenhower. Additionally, the President addressed correspondence intended for Elmer H. Bobst and finalized arrangements for an upcoming meeting with Haldeman.

December 16, 1972 · Nixon

President Nixon initiates a brief telephone exchange with the White House operator to request a connection to Alexander P. Butterfield. The call serves as an administrative bridge to facilitate direct communication with a key staff member. No further policy or substantive matters were addressed during this short routing request.

December 16, 1972 · Nixon & Sanchez

President Nixon met with his personal valet, Manolo Sanchez, in the Old Executive Office Building to coordinate the daily schedule. The primary focus of the discussion involved confirming the timing for a potential meeting with domestic policy advisor John D. Ehrlichman. The interaction concluded with Sanchez departing the office, marking the finalization of the President’s immediate agenda.

December 17, 1972 · Nixon, Haldeman & Eisenhower

President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman discussed scheduling for upcoming meetings with Maurice Stans and reviewed plans to meet with John Ehrlichman to finalize personnel appointments. They also evaluated the public perception of Henry Kissinger’s recent press briefing regarding the Vietnam peace negotiations, noting that the status of talks with Hanoi appeared stalled. Additionally, the conversation touched on the success of the recent Cabinet dinner, specifically praising the musical performance by Fred Waring and the positive reception of the event by guests.

December 17, 1972 · Nixon

President Nixon instructed the White House operator to connect him with National Security Advisor Henry A. Kissinger. This brief exchange served as a logistical precursor to a high-level policy discussion between the President and his advisor. The call highlights the established communication procedures used by the President to facilitate direct, secure contact with his top foreign policy official during the height of the Vietnam peace negotiations.

December 17, 1972 · Nixon & Haldeman

President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman coordinated scheduling logistics regarding the President's upcoming trip to Camp David and his return for a diplomatic reception. Nixon instructed Haldeman to postpone a meeting with Maurice Stans and finalized plans for a 3:00 p.m. meeting with Haldeman and John Ehrlichman upon his return. The conversation ensured administrative alignment for the President's itinerary for December 18 and 19.

December 18, 1972 · Nixon & Camp David Operator

President Nixon contacted the Camp David operator to facilitate a telephone connection with his National Security Advisor, Henry Kissinger. The brief exchange served as a logistical request to initiate this communication. No further policy or substantive matters were discussed during this interaction.

December 18, 1972 · Nixon & Ziegler

President Nixon and Press Secretary Ronald L. Ziegler discuss Ziegler’s post-briefing status to coordinate a brief, informal meeting. Nixon invites Ziegler to meet with him at the Executive Office Building following the completion of Ziegler's duties. This brief exchange serves to organize the President’s afternoon schedule and facilitate a direct consultation.

December 18, 1972 · Nixon & Sanchez

President Nixon met with his personal valet, Manolo Sanchez, to discuss mundane logistical matters and the President’s upcoming schedule. The conversation focused on the current weather conditions and the delivery of refreshments. No significant policy decisions were made during this brief, informal encounter.

December 19, 1972 · Nixon & Bull

President Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull to coordinate the scheduling of an upcoming meeting involving Richard C. Van Dusen and Kenneth R. Cole, Jr. The discussion centered on logistics and the arrangement of White House gift distributions, specifically concerning ashtrays and cuff links. The brief exchange served to finalize these administrative appointments and protocol details.

December 19, 1972 · Nixon & Bull

President Nixon met with Stephen B. Bull to coordinate his upcoming schedule, specifically focusing on a meeting with Kenneth R. Cole, Jr. and preparations for a physical examination at Bethesda Naval Hospital. The discussion covered the timing of his hospital departure and necessary dietary arrangements. Additionally, the President briefly noted an interest in Joseph R. Biden of Delaware.

December 19, 1972 · Nixon & Bull

President Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull in the Oval Office to briefly coordinate the President's personal schedule. The discussion centered on arrangements for an upcoming barber appointment. The conversation concluded with a brief, offhand remark regarding a third party's demeanor.

December 20, 1972 · Nixon & Bull

President Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met briefly in the Oval Office to coordinate logistics for upcoming events. The discussion centered on finalizing the President’s schedule, specifically regarding his attendance at a diplomatic children’s party and commitments in the Executive Office Building. No major policy decisions were made during this administrative planning session.

December 20, 1972 · Nixon & Bull

President Nixon met with his aide, Stephen B. Bull, to review and confirm the scheduling of an upcoming meeting with National Security Advisor Henry A. Kissinger. The brief discussion focused on coordinating the President's calendar to facilitate this high-level consultation. Following the brief administrative briefing, Bull concluded the meeting and departed the Oval Office.

December 20, 1972 · Nixon & Bull

President Nixon met with his personal aide Stephen B. Bull to coordinate upcoming agenda items. The brief discussion primarily focused on the President's schedule and the arrangements for an impending meeting with Press Secretary Ronald L. Ziegler. No other significant policy matters were addressed during this short administrative exchange.

December 20, 1972 · Nixon & Monzon

President Richard Nixon met with Zosimo T. Monzon in the Old Executive Office Building to discuss the President's upcoming official schedule. The brief conversation, lasting less than eleven minutes, focused on administrative planning and calendar management. No significant policy decisions were recorded during this brief encounter.

December 20, 1972 · Nixon

President Nixon coordinated with the White House operator to facilitate a telephone call to First Lady Pat Nixon. He also provided logistical instructions regarding a 4:15 helicopter departure and requested that his schedule be cleared to ensure his timely exit. The conversation focused on managing the President's immediate movements and personal communications.

December 20, 1972 · Nixon

President Nixon and First Lady Pat Nixon discussed scheduling a brief meeting between the President and Edward V. Jones, a volunteer who worked on White House refurbishing. The First Lady requested the encounter so that the President could meet Jones and his grandchildren. Nixon agreed to accommodate the request in the Oval Office at 2:15 p.m. and requested that a small gift be prepared for the children.

December 20, 1972 · Nixon

President Nixon contacted the White House operator to facilitate a telephone connection. The primary purpose of this brief interaction was to request that a call be placed to Stephen B. Bull. No further substantive policy matters were discussed during this brief administrative exchange.

December 20, 1972 · Nixon, Haldeman & Ziegler

President Nixon met with H.R. Haldeman and Ronald Ziegler to manage White House operations and staff relations heading into the new year. The discussion centered on limiting unnecessary scheduling demands, specifically the burden of ceremonial photo opportunities, and addressing personnel issues involving Rose Mary Woods and staff dynamics. They also reviewed cabinet appointments, the status of the Watergate investigation, and preparations for the 1973 inaugural address.

December 26, 1972 · Nixon

President Nixon contacted the White House operator to place an outgoing call to Charles W. Colson. The interaction served strictly as a logistical request to facilitate direct communication with his aide. No substantive policy discussions or policy-related decisions occurred during this brief exchange.

December 26, 1972 · Nixon

President Nixon contacted the White House operator to determine if H. R. Haldeman had already departed for California. The brief exchange focused on verifying Haldeman's current whereabouts and availability. Nixon ultimately instructed the operator not to initiate further effort to locate him if he had already left.

December 26, 1972 · Nixon

President Nixon initiates a request for the White House operator to place a telephone call to Special Counsel Charles W. Colson. This brief administrative exchange serves as the logistical bridge to facilitate direct communication between the President and his advisor. No further substantive policy discussions occur during this brief interaction.

December 27, 1972 · Nixon & Bull

President Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull to dictate comprehensive instructions for managing his schedule and administrative priorities for the first half of 1973. Nixon emphasized the need to preserve his time by deferring meetings, streamlining political calls, and strictly controlling access to the Cabinet Room. He further directed the reorganization of the National Security Council and the intelligence community, specifically tasking Bull with overseeing personnel cuts and empowering James R. Schlesinger to lead intelligence reforms despite potential resistance from Henry Kissinger.

December 28, 1972 · Nixon

President Richard Nixon and First Lady Pat Nixon engaged in a brief, informal check-in regarding the President's upcoming daily schedule. The conversation served as a momentary coordination of their personal plans before departing for later commitments. No major policy decisions were made during this exchange.

December 28, 1972 · Nixon & Bull

President Nixon met with his aide, Stephen B. Bull, to coordinate his upcoming schedule and manage communications regarding potential meetings and statements. The discussion focused on locating Maurice J. Williams in West Virginia, facilitating a briefing paper through Colonel Richard T. Kennedy, and preparing for a trip to Camp David. The President emphasized the importance of discretion, specifically instructing that no information regarding these matters be disclosed to the press.

December 28, 1972 · Nixon & Kennedy

President Nixon consulted with Colonel Richard T. Kennedy to coordinate administrative logistics regarding a planned telephone call to Maurice J. Williams. The discussion also touched upon the timing and messaging strategies for Henry Kissinger’s ongoing negotiations in Paris concerning Vietnam. The President directed the scheduling of the call to Williams and sought status updates on the diplomatic efforts.

December 28, 1972 · Nixon & Bull

President Nixon and Stephen B. Bull discussed the relief efforts following the recent earthquake in Nicaragua, specifically noting Ambassador Turner B. Shelton's gratitude for the administration's support. Nixon also provided instructions to facilitate follow-up telephone communications with Maurice J. Williams. Furthermore, the President emphasized maintaining discretion regarding his prior contacts with Williams, requesting that this information not be shared with Gerald L. Warren.

December 28, 1972 · Nixon & Woods

President Nixon and his personal secretary, Rose Mary Woods, discussed administrative arrangements regarding the President's upcoming schedule and specific documentation. The pair addressed the logistics of a planned helicopter flight and the handling of materials related to Robert Gray. Nixon directed Woods to leave the documents in his office so he could review them personally upon his return.

December 28, 1972 · Nixon & Camp David Operator

President Nixon contacted the Camp David operator to facilitate an outgoing call to his close friend and confidant, Charles G. “Bebe” Rebozo. This brief administrative interaction served as a logistical step to establish communication during the President's stay at the retreat. No substantive policy matters were discussed during this brief exchange.

December 28, 1972 · Nixon & Sanchez

President Nixon dictates a memorandum for the file regarding Vietnam peace negotiations and administration strategy, followed by a brief discussion with his aide, Manolo Sanchez, about scheduling and a report on George Wallace. Nixon evaluates the status of ceasefire talks, the potential for resuming bombing, and the administration's public relations management of these policies during the Congressional recess. The conversation concludes with administrative logistics regarding movie plans and a follow-up call to Bebe Rebozo regarding Governor Wallace.

December 29, 1972 · Nixon & Camp David Operator

President Nixon consulted with the Camp David operator regarding the scheduling of his communications for the evening. The two parties mutually agreed to postpone further calls until the following day. This brief exchange served to finalize the President's logistical plans for the night.

December 29, 1972 · Nixon & Kennedy

President Nixon consults with Colonel Richard T. Kennedy regarding the logistical arrangements for an upcoming meeting. The President instructs Kennedy to limit the number of attendees to ensure discretion and emphasizes the need for a controlled approach when discussing potential points of contact. The conversation concludes with a directive for the participants to travel to the President's location.

December 29, 1972 · Nixon & Camp David Operator

President Nixon contacted the Camp David operator to determine the whereabouts of Colonel Richard T. Kennedy. The operator informed the President that Kennedy was currently en route to the State Department and expected back in his office after 6:00 p.m. Nixon subsequently requested that a call be placed to Henry A. Kissinger, opting to wait until later to avoid unnecessary interruptions.

December 29, 1972 · Nixon & Camp David Operator

President Nixon coordinated with the Camp David operator to schedule upcoming telephone calls. They agreed to place these specific calls at 6:30 p.m., approximately 45 minutes after the conclusion of their discussion. The brief interaction served purely as a logistical arrangement for the President's evening communications.

December 30, 1972 · Nixon & Camp David Operator

President Nixon contacted the Camp David operator to inquire about the whereabouts of U. Alexis Johnson and requested a telephone connection to Deputy Secretary of Defense David Kenneth Rush. The discussion was primarily logistical, focused on locating key personnel to facilitate official communications during the President's stay at Camp David. No significant policy decisions were recorded during this brief administrative exchange.

January 1, 1973 · Nixon

President Nixon instructed the White House operator to place a follow-up call to George E. Allen at his private residence. The brief exchange served to facilitate direct communication between the President and Allen on New Year's Eve. No further details regarding the nature of the intended discussion were recorded during this short administrative interaction.

January 1, 1973 · Nixon & Bull

President Nixon met with Stephen B. Bull to coordinate the President’s January schedule, focusing on managing public appearances and minimizing unnecessary social obligations. Key discussions included logistics for attending upcoming memorial services for Harry S. Truman and Hale Boggs while avoiding media scrutiny, as well as planning a streamlined, low-contact reception for members of Congress. Nixon emphasized a desire to limit his personal interactions and maintain a disciplined schedule to focus on administrative and policy priorities following his upcoming inauguration.

January 1, 1973 · Nixon & Bull

President Nixon met with his aide, Stephen B. Bull, to request the presence of Charles W. Colson at the White House. Upon verifying that Colson was at home, the President directed Bull to attempt to bring him in for a meeting. This brief interaction served as a logistical effort to initiate a private consultation with a key advisor on New Year's Day.

January 2, 1973 · Nixon & Bull

President Nixon initiated a series of telephone calls through the White House operator to coordinate meetings with key personnel. He requested to speak with Chief Justice Warren E. Burger and subsequently consulted with Stephen B. Bull regarding updates to his daily schedule. The conversation concluded with a request for Gerald L. Warren to be contacted.

January 2, 1973 · Nixon & Bull

President Nixon met with his aide, Stephen B. Bull, to briefly discuss administrative matters. The primary focus of the discussion concerned the scheduling and availability of Alexander M. Haig, Jr. No major policy decisions were recorded during this short interaction.

January 2, 1973 · Nixon & Bull

President Nixon met with Stephen B. Bull to coordinate the White House's official response and the President's level of participation regarding the upcoming memorial service for Harry S. Truman. Nixon instructed Bull to bypass speculative public statements and instead develop a concrete, simplified plan for his attendance. The President emphasized that the official press response, to be funneled through Deputy Press Secretary Gerald Warren, should present a unified strategy rather than highlighting a lack of invitation or personal intent.

January 2, 1973 · Nixon & Bull

President Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull in the Oval Office to discuss administrative logistics. The primary purpose of the brief interaction was the President's request for the presence of William E. Timmons. No further developments were recorded during this short meeting.

January 3, 1973 · Nixon & Bull

President Nixon met with his personal aide, Stephen B. Bull, to conduct a comprehensive review of his upcoming daily schedule and manage logistical priorities. The discussion centered on coordinating travel and meeting logistics for Henry Kissinger and Alexander Haig, as well as addressing funeral arrangements and various awards ceremonies involving the Teamsters and media organizations. Nixon explicitly directed Bull to clear his schedule of non-essential ceremonial obligations following the upcoming inauguration to reduce his workload.

January 3, 1973 · Nixon

President Nixon instructed the White House operator to place a telephone call to Richard A. Moore. This brief exchange served as a logistical bridge to facilitate a direct communication between the President and his special counsel. No substantive policy matters were discussed during this request.

January 3, 1973 · Nixon & Bull

President Nixon met with his aide, Stephen B. Bull, to overhaul the management of his daily schedule and limit the number of unnecessary ceremonial meetings. Nixon expressed frustration with routine requests from outside groups, such as teachers and truck drivers, and directed Bull to restrict engagements to those that serve the administration's strategic goals rather than the visitors' interests. The President instructed that meetings should be strictly limited to one per day, prioritizing efficiency and exclusivity to protect his time.

January 3, 1973 · Nixon & Bull

President Nixon and Stephen B. Bull reviewed the President’s upcoming schedule of meetings and photo sessions. They discussed the logistics for hosting Senator J. Bennett Johnston’s group, David M. Abshire, and various guests including baseball players and the 'Truck Driver of the Year.' Nixon provided instructions on trimming the guest list, specifically noting that Abshire's attendance was not required for the session.

January 3, 1973 · Nixon & Bull

President Nixon met with his aide, Stephen B. Bull, in the Oval Office to review and organize the President’s upcoming daily schedule. The discussion focused on logistical planning and administrative coordination of White House activities. No specific policy decisions or significant developments were recorded during this brief administrative exchange.

January 3, 1973 · Nixon & Bull

President Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met to coordinate the President's upcoming schedule. The discussion centered on arrangements for an impending meeting with Henry Kissinger. No further substantive actions or developments beyond these scheduling logistics were recorded.

January 3, 1973 · Nixon & Bull

President Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull in the Oval Office to coordinate his official schedule. The discussion centered on managing upcoming appointments with key advisors, specifically H. R. Haldeman and Henry A. Kissinger. This brief administrative consultation served to organize the President's priorities and meeting logistics for the day.

January 4, 1973 · Nixon & Bull

President Nixon and Stephen B. Bull discussed logistical arrangements, including an offer of the Blair House to Margaret Truman and her children. They also reviewed the President’s daily schedule, specifically addressing requested meetings involving John Ehrlichman, Gerard C. Smith, and Elliot L. Richardson. The discussion focused on coordinating the timing of these engagements with key staff and cabinet members.

January 4, 1973 · Nixon, Bull & Sanchez

President Nixon met with Stephen B. Bull and Manolo Sanchez to coordinate his daily schedule and manage administrative logistics. The discussion focused on facilitating upcoming calls with John Ehrlichman, Henry Kissinger, and Alexander Haig, as well as arranging a meeting with H.R. Haldeman. Additionally, Nixon provided instructions regarding the handling of private files for filing by Rose Mary Woods.

January 4, 1973 · Nixon

President Nixon received an invitation to attend an informal awards ceremony honoring Alexander M. Haig, Jr. The participant emphasized that the gathering would be small, limited to only a few of Haig's close associates. This brief exchange served as a social request for the President's attendance at the upcoming event.

January 4, 1973 · Nixon & Bull

President Nixon and Stephen B. Bull reviewed the President’s daily schedule and finalized protocols for upcoming meetings with foreign dignitaries. The discussion focused on establishing strict guidelines for interactions with heads of state, specifically limiting meetings while granting exceptions for Carlos P. Romulo and Vice President Yen Chia-Kan of the Republic of China. Additionally, the President issued explicit instructions to close the attendance list for an upcoming reception, prohibiting any further additions to the guest list.

January 4, 1973 · Nixon, Haldeman & Bull

President Nixon met with H. R. Haldeman and Stephen B. Bull to coordinate upcoming logistical requirements for his executive schedule. The discussion focused on arrangements for meetings with Gerard C. Smith and Vice President Yen Chia-kan of the Republic of China. The participants finalized details regarding a photo session involving Henry Kissinger and addressed administrative preferences for managing the President’s daily calendar.

January 4, 1973 · Nixon, Haldeman & Bull

President Nixon met with H.R. Haldeman and Stephen Bull to discuss administrative logistics and presidential scheduling. The conversation focused on refining protocol arrangements for upcoming events, managing the President's public appearances to ensure more efficient time management, and addressing personnel matters within various agencies. Nixon also instructed Haldeman to secure and maintain control over his private memoranda recordings.

January 4, 1973 · Nixon & Kissinger

President Nixon and Henry Kissinger met to finalize scheduling arrangements for an upcoming visitor expected at 4:30 p.m. The brief discussion served to coordinate the logistics of the President's calendar and confirm the timing for the arrival of the undisclosed guest. No further substantive policy matters were recorded in this segment of the conversation.

January 4, 1973 · Nixon & Bull

President Nixon met with his aide, Stephen B. Bull, to coordinate a personal grooming appointment. The President explicitly requested that Bull summon the White House barber. This brief administrative interaction concluded with the arrangement of the service.

January 4, 1973 · Nixon

President Nixon communicated with a White House operator to facilitate an outgoing call. The brief exchange served as a routine administrative request to connect the President with an intended recipient. No substantive policy discussions or major decisions occurred during this brief interaction.

January 5, 1973 · Nixon & Bull

President Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met to discuss administrative changes, specifically focusing on the resignation of Science Advisor Edward E. David, Jr. The President also reviewed his upcoming schedule, which included meetings with Israeli President S. Zalman Shazar and National Security Advisor Henry Kissinger. Nixon expressed his desire to streamline his agenda and effectively manage the transition following David's departure.

January 5, 1973 · Nixon & Bull

President Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull in the Oval Office to facilitate a brief administrative interaction. The primary focus of the discussion involved the logistics of Nixon’s upcoming engagement with National Security Advisor Henry Kissinger. No further substantive policy or political developments were recorded during this short meeting.

January 5, 1973 · Nixon

President Nixon consulted with the White House operator to facilitate an outgoing call. The discussion served as a routine administrative interaction to establish a connection with a third party. No substantive policy matters or major decisions were recorded during this brief exchange.

January 5, 1973 · Nixon

President Nixon and the White House operator coordinated the President's schedule regarding Press Secretary Ronald L. Ziegler’s ongoing press briefing. The President requested that the operator facilitate a follow-up call to aide Stephen B. Bull once the briefing concluded. This brief interaction served primarily as a logistical check to manage the President's communication flow and staff availability.