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On August 2, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 9:50 am and 9:55 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 553-004 of the White House Tapes.
On August 2, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 1:08 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 007-053 of the White House Tapes.
H. R. Haldeman and Treasury Secretary John B. Connally coordinated a schedule change for an upcoming meeting with President Nixon. They agreed to move the appointment from Friday morning to 2:00 p.m. that afternoon to better accommodate the President's needs. The conversation concluded with the meeting successfully rescheduled.
On August 2, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and unknown person(s) met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 2:05 pm and 2:53 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 268-003 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Alexander P. Butterfield met to coordinate the President's upcoming schedule and administrative personnel matters. The discussion focused on the logistics of engaging Ronald Reagan as a personal representative, alongside briefings regarding the Republic of China and various California-based meetings. They further addressed the procedural requirements for formal documentation and the transparency needed for high-level appointments.
President Nixon requested that the White House operator connect him with John D. Ehrlichman. The brief exchange served as a logistical step to initiate a direct conversation between the President and his Assistant for Domestic Affairs. No further policy discussions or substantive developments occurred during this administrative bridge.
President Nixon coordinated with H. R. Haldeman to arrange a meeting with Treasury Secretary John B. Connally. The President directed that the appointment be scheduled between 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. at the Executive Office Building, specifically requesting that Connally maintain the existing plans.
President Nixon instructed the White House operator to initiate a telephone call to Benjamin F. Biaggini, the head of the Southern Pacific Transportation Company. The brief exchange served as a logistical step to facilitate direct communication between the President and the railroad executive. No further policy discussions or substantive developments occurred during this short administrative interaction.
President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman consulted on strategic planning for an upcoming presidential press conference. They discussed utilizing a photo opportunity in the Oval Office with key advisors, including William Rogers, Henry Kissinger, and John Connally, as a tactical distraction to divert the press from the true focus of the event. The pair evaluated the timing and logistical implementation of this media management plan.
President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman met to coordinate the President's upcoming schedule and review staff memoranda. The discussion centered on delegating assignments to advisors, including Patrick J. Buchanan, William L. Safire, Richard A. Moore, and John A. Scali, specifically regarding economic policy. They evaluated the effectiveness of recent communications and addressed potential logistical adjustments for future meetings.
President Nixon met with an unknown participant to coordinate his daily schedule and finalize timing for upcoming evening appointments. The discussion centered on logistics for personal meetings, including an encounter with Dr. W. Kenneth Riland and Stephen B. Bull. No major policy decisions were recorded during this brief administrative exchange regarding the President's calendar.
President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman discussed the timing and announcement strategy for a significant decision, likely related to John B. Connally's potential appointment to the Treasury Department. They debated the optimal time for the announcement to manage press leaks and public perception, considering Nixon's schedule and the expectations of Texans. The conversation focused on controlling information flow to staff like Buchanan and Ziegler, and strategizing around press conference timing to avoid complications.
President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman coordinated upcoming travel arrangements to Maine and New Hampshire, specifically discussing protocols for interacting with Senator Margaret Chase Smith. The discussion also addressed strategies for managing negative press coverage, including plans to correct inaccuracies in a Newsweek article regarding Vice President Agnew’s trip to Africa. Additionally, the pair reviewed the President's logistical schedule and upcoming public appearances.
President Nixon met with his personal aide, Stephen B. Bull, to coordinate his daily schedule and upcoming engagements. The primary focus of the discussion was planning an impending meeting between the President, Secretary of State William P. Rogers, National Security Advisor Henry A. Kissinger, and Press Secretary Ronald L. Ziegler. Bull subsequently managed the administrative logistics necessary to facilitate this high-level session.
President Nixon, H.R. Haldeman, Henry Kissinger, and John Connally met in the Oval Office to analyze the success of the President's recent press conference and strategize on forthcoming communication regarding the economy and foreign policy. The group discussed the importance of managing public perception of the administration's economic initiatives and the strategic sequencing of potential summit meetings with the Soviet Union versus the upcoming visit to the People's Republic of China. Additionally, the President and his staff coordinated his travel schedule, focusing on balancing public engagements at the Illinois State Fair and the Grand Teton National Park with necessary time for speech preparation and internal meetings.
President Nixon and Alexander P. Butterfield met briefly in the Oval Office to coordinate the President's upcoming schedule and manage logistical priorities. The discussion centered on adjusting congressional engagements and handling specific meeting requests, including a prior appointment involving Maurice H. Stans. The exchange concluded with the President directing Butterfield to proceed with these administrative arrangements.
President Nixon met with his aide, Stephen B. Bull, to briefly discuss administrative logistics regarding the President's upcoming schedule. The primary focus of the discussion concerned the coordination and arrival of Treasury Secretary John B. Connally for a forthcoming meeting. Bull received instructions to facilitate the entry of the Secretary and related materials into the Oval Office.
On August 5, 1971, United States Secret Service agents met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 5:16 pm and 5:22 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 555-011 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with Stephen B. Bull and H. R. Haldeman to review logistics for upcoming White House events, specifically a meeting with farm editors and various gift distributions. The President expressed frustration regarding an overly packed daily schedule, emphasizing the need for better pacing to avoid exhaustion and ensure productive engagements. Consequently, he instructed his staff to tighten the flow of meetings and streamline future scheduling to provide more breathing room at the end of the day.
President Nixon held a brief meeting in the Oval Office with an unidentified individual to discuss matters related to his official schedule. The exchange was extremely short, concluding at the very start of the recorded interval. No further details regarding the substance of the discussion are available due to the brevity of the encounter and the lack of a transcript.
President Nixon met with Alexander P. Butterfield to review the logistics of an upcoming signing ceremony for the Council on Environmental Quality report. They discussed the expected attendance, including John C. Whitaker, and the management of press involvement for the event. This discussion served to finalize the President's schedule and administrative preparations for the ceremony.
President Richard Nixon met with Alexander Butterfield in the Oval Office to review the President’s daily schedule and prepare necessary documentation. The discussion focused on organizing materials intended for signature, specifically referencing the contents of the President's briefcase. This brief administrative consultation served to finalize the President's immediate operational agenda.
President Nixon met briefly with his personal secretary, Rose Mary Woods, to address administrative matters regarding his daily schedule. The two reviewed an unspecified memorandum concerning the President's itinerary. The meeting concluded quickly after a brief exchange of pleasantries.
On August 6, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, White House operator, and unknown person(s) talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 12:17 pm and 12:20 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 007-067 of the White House Tapes.
President Richard Nixon met with Alexander P. Butterfield to discuss administrative details regarding the President's upcoming schedule on the presidential yacht, Sequoia, including menu selections. The conversation also touched upon official matters concerning Henry A. Kissinger and specific instructions to be relayed to Charles W. Colson. This brief administrative meeting functioned primarily to coordinate executive logistics and staff communications.
President Nixon consulted with the White House operator to facilitate an urgent communication. The brief exchange was initiated to connect the President to a specific party, indicating an immediate need for outreach. No further policy-related deliberations occurred during this brief logistical coordination.
On August 8, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 8:09 pm and 8:11 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 007-075 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with Alexander P. Butterfield and Stephen B. Bull to coordinate logistical details for an upcoming public relations event involving the "Cyclemates II" bicycling group. The discussion focused on choreographing the group's route around the South Portico to ensure optimal media coverage and scheduling the President’s subsequent greeting. The meeting concluded with a plan to bring the participants into the Oval Office for a final photo opportunity with official photographer Oliver Atkins.
On August 9, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and George P. Shultz talked on the telephone from 12:02 pm to 12:03 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 007-078 of the White House Tapes.
On August 9, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator met in the Oval Office of the White House at 12:02 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 557-004 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon, George Shultz, and Alexander Butterfield met briefly in the Oval Office to coordinate logistics regarding the President's schedule. The conversation focused on the arrival of a bicycle and the necessity of follow-up communication. The participants concluded the meeting quickly to attend to these immediate administrative tasks.
On August 9, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Manolo Sanchez met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 12:55 pm and 1:48 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 272-001 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon coordinated the logistics and attendance for a high-level meeting scheduled for August 10, 1971. The discussion centered on finalizing the timing for this session and confirming the participation of key individuals regarding the ongoing international monetary situation. The parties reached an agreement to hold the meeting at 4:30 pm to address these pressing economic matters.
On August 9, 1971, 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 1:58 pm and 2:01 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 272-005 of the White House Tapes.
On August 9, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Alexander P. Butterfield met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building from 2:01 pm to 2:02 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 272-006 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with Alexander P. Butterfield to coordinate administrative logistics regarding his daily schedule. The discussion centered on the location and arrangements for a meeting with Attorney General John N. Mitchell in the Situation Room. Additionally, the two addressed matters pertaining to the President's personal secretary, Rose Mary Woods.
President Nixon and Alexander P. Butterfield met briefly in the Oval Office to coordinate logistics for an upcoming photograph session in the mess. The discussion focused on scheduling preparations and the necessity of planning the event effectively. The conversation concluded with the President confirming his availability to accommodate these arrangements.
On August 9, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Alexander P. Butterfield met in the Oval Office of the White House at 4:37 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 558-006 of the White House Tapes.
On August 9, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 5:48 pm and 8:06 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 007-080 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with his personal aide, Manolo Sanchez, for a brief, informal discussion regarding his schedule and personal matters. The conversation shifted between lighthearted observations about diplomatic appointments and a brief, cryptic reflection on maintaining resolve in the face of ongoing challenges. The meeting concluded with Nixon extending a social invitation for lunch to Sanchez's wife.
President Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met briefly in the Oval Office to coordinate administrative logistics regarding the President's upcoming schedule. The discussion focused on arrangements for a bill signing ceremony and the procurement of a specific chair for the event. This meeting served as a routine planning session to ensure protocol was maintained for the President's public engagements.
President Nixon met with his personal secretary, Rose Mary Woods, and aide Stephen B. Bull to review his upcoming schedule and manage personal administrative tasks. The discussion included brief coordination regarding upcoming meetings with key staff members, including Alexander Butterfield, Ronald Ziegler, H. R. Haldeman, and Charles Colson. A significant portion of the session involved personal matters, which were subsequently withdrawn from public record.
On August 10, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Alexander P. Butterfield met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 8:52 am and 9:11 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 559-001 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Alexander Butterfield met to review the exchange of diplomatic gifts between the President and Prime Minister Lon Nol of Cambodia. The discussion centered on the specific items presented, including a clock and flowers given by the White House, and a silver urn and gold ruby necklace received in return. This meeting served as a procedural wrap-up of the gift-giving protocols associated with the Prime Minister's visit.
On August 10, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Alexander P. Butterfield met in the Oval Office of the White House from 1:15 pm to 1:16 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 559-010 of the White House Tapes.
On August 10, 1971, Alexander P. Butterfield and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 1:30 pm and 2:31 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 559-013 of the White House Tapes.
On August 10, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Alexander P. Butterfield met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 2:37 pm and 2:38 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 559-017 of the White House Tapes.
On August 10, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 2:46 pm and 2:59 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 559-020 of the White House Tapes.
On August 10, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Alexander P. Butterfield met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 3:19 pm and 3:21 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 559-022 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull to coordinate logistical details and discuss the agenda for an upcoming meeting with Billy Graham. The discussion focused on finalizing scheduling arrangements and defining the scope of the conversation intended for the evangelist. No formal policy decisions were recorded during this brief administrative planning session.
Stephen B. Bull and Alexander P. Butterfield met briefly in the Oval Office to confirm the President's current location. The discussion served as a routine administrative check-in regarding the President's movements. No further substantive policy matters were addressed during this one-minute exchange.
On August 11, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 8:53 am and 9:08 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 561-001 of the White House Tapes.
On August 11, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 11:40 am and 11:53 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 561-006 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with Stephen B. Bull and Manolo Sanchez to coordinate his daily schedule and logistical arrangements for upcoming appointments. The discussion focused on the venue for a meeting with John D. Ehrlichman, specifically debating the preference between the Oval Office and the Executive Office Building, as well as the processing of various bill signings. Additionally, the participants touched upon the First Lady’s schedule at Wolf Trap and the coordination of presidential appearances.
President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman met to coordinate upcoming schedule adjustments and strategy sessions regarding speechwriting. The discussion focused on organizing individual meetings with speechwriter Raymond K. Price, Jr. and advisor George P. Shultz to refine the President's public messaging. Nixon directed Haldeman to structure these appointments to ensure direct, separated consultations for each project.
President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman coordinate the scheduling of afternoon appointments, specifically finalizing the timing for a meeting with Henry Kissinger's review group. They agree to relocate the three o'clock session to the Executive Office Building to accommodate the President's work schedule. The discussion concludes with the scheduling of an additional meeting with an unnamed individual at four o'clock.
President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman met briefly to finalize details regarding the President's upcoming schedule. The primary focus of the discussion was confirming a meeting or event involving the Executive Office Building (EOB). The conversation concluded with the pair agreeing to a three o'clock appointment.
On August 11, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Manolo Sanchez met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 1:43 pm and 2:54 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 272-010 of the White House Tapes.
On August 11, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Manolo Sanchez met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 1:43 pm and 2:54 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 272-011 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Henry Kissinger coordinate their schedules for an upcoming discussion, deliberating on whether to meet immediately at the Executive Office Building or communicate via telephone later. The brief exchange focuses on logistical arrangements to facilitate a follow-up consultation involving key staff members. Ultimately, they agree to delay the substantive discussion, with the President initiating the next point of contact.
On August 11, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 8:20 pm and 8:24 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 007-096 of the White House Tapes.
President Richard Nixon and California Governor Ronald Reagan spoke to coordinate their respective schedules for upcoming travel and to arrange a meeting during the President's planned trip to California. The two discussed the political implications of New York City Mayor John Lindsay's recent party affiliation change and touched upon upcoming diplomatic developments. Nixon emphasized the importance of these confidential foreign policy matters and instructed Reagan to receive a formal briefing from Henry Kissinger regarding these hopeful, non-public affairs.
On August 11, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 8:28 pm and 8:36 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 007-098 of the White House Tapes.
On August 11, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 8:43 pm and 8:46 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 007-102 of the White House Tapes.
On August 11, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 8:55 pm and 8:59 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 007-104 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with his senior staff, including H. R. Haldeman, Henry Kissinger, and John Ehrlichman, to discuss a range of domestic and foreign policy priorities. Key deliberations focused on the national economy—specifically addressing textile import issues and preparations for a significant upcoming economic announcement involving potential wage-price freezes—alongside strategies for managing national security declassifications and press relations. The President also reviewed his schedule, including upcoming diplomatic trips to China and the USSR and various domestic scheduling concerns, while emphasizing the need for a cohesive administration stance on legislative and public communication strategies.
President Nixon met with his personal valet, Manolo Sanchez, in the Old Executive Office Building to discuss the President's upcoming schedule. The conversation centered on logistical coordination and planning for official engagements. No major policy decisions were recorded during this brief administrative interaction.
President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman met to coordinate the President's upcoming schedule and evaluate logistics for meetings with key economic advisors. The discussion focused on potential itinerary adjustments for an August 13 session involving George P. Shultz and John B. Connally. The two reviewed organizational priorities to ensure the administration's economic objectives remained on track.
President Nixon met with H. R. Haldeman and Henry Kissinger to coordinate administrative logistics, including the President's upcoming travel schedule, press strategies, and the development of a domestic economic package. The conversation also touched upon sensitive foreign policy matters, specifically the complexities of U.S. relations with the People's Republic of China, ongoing concerns regarding Vietnam, and international monetary issues. The participants deliberated on the timing and public presentation of these policy initiatives to ensure effective communication and political management.
President Richard Nixon and H. R. Haldeman met to coordinate administrative details, focusing on upcoming schedule adjustments for a California trip and attendance at a Wolf Trap Farm performance. The discussion touched on economic and trade policy involving John Connally and Arthur Burns, alongside the review of a paper on textile imports. Additionally, the pair addressed internal matters, including administrative items from John A. Howard and preparations for an upcoming White House worship service.
President Nixon consulted with the White House operator to facilitate a telephonic connection with Press Secretary Ronald L. Ziegler. The brief interaction focused solely on establishing this specific line of communication. No substantive policy matters or further developments were recorded during this connection.
On August 12, 1971, 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 4:51 pm and 5:05 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 273-013 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon consulted with the White House operator to facilitate an outgoing telephone call to an unidentified individual. The brief interaction focused on the logistics of placing the call and the subsequent coordination of a callback. No substantive policy matters or strategic decisions were recorded during this brief administrative exchange.
President Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull in the Old Executive Office Building to coordinate upcoming appointments. The discussion focused on finalizing the President’s schedule, specifically regarding meetings with Treasury Secretary John B. Connally and Office of Management and Budget Director George P. Shultz. No major policy decisions were recorded during this brief administrative session.
President Nixon met with his staff and advisors to organize a crucial upcoming strategy session at Camp David regarding his forthcoming economic program. The discussion focused on finalizing the details of his August 16, 1971, address, specifically addressing the closing of the gold window, the implementation of import taxes, and the mechanics of a wage-price freeze. Nixon emphasized the need for decisive action and strict control over the bureaucratic process to ensure a coherent policy rollout, while also addressing ongoing concerns regarding school desegregation and busing litigation.
President Nixon and First Lady Pat Nixon briefly coordinated their respective schedules in anticipation of upcoming events. The discussion focused on their travel to Camp David and the President’s preparations for a scheduled Quadriad meeting. Additionally, the President noted his upcoming televised address regarding economic policy planned for August 16, 1971.
On August 13, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 12:33 pm and 1:47 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 007-115 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with Alexander P. Butterfield to coordinate logistical arrangements for the President’s upcoming schedule. The discussion centered on managing Nixon's time and movement between the Oval Office and the Executive Office Building. They specifically deliberated on the potential scheduling of a private meeting with an unidentified individual.
On August 15, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 4:53 pm and 9:30 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 007-117 of the White House Tapes.
President Richard Nixon and H. R. Haldeman met in the Old Executive Office Building to coordinate the President's upcoming schedule. The discussion focused on managing the President's administrative timeline and operational priorities. No major policy decisions were reached, as the brief exchange was primarily logistical in nature.
On August 15, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 10:23 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 007-132 of the White House Tapes.
On August 15, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 10:23 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 007-165 of the White House Tapes.
On August 15, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 11:10 pm and 11:12 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 007-143 of the White House Tapes.
On August 15, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 11:14 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 007-145 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with his personal valet, Manolo Sanchez, in the Old Executive Office Building. The brief discussion primarily focused on coordinating the President's upcoming daily schedule and personal logistics. No significant policy decisions were recorded during this interaction.
President Nixon instructed the White House operator to locate and connect him with Robert H. Finch for a telephone conversation. The President briefly expressed frustration regarding the difficulty of tracking down individuals amidst a high volume of ongoing initiatives and ideas. The exchange served as a routine administrative request to facilitate direct communication with a key advisor.
On August 16, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and unknown person(s) met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building from 2:43 pm to 2:44 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 274-048 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with Alexander P. Butterfield to coordinate administrative logistics regarding his immediate schedule and upcoming engagements. The discussion centered on managing arrivals for a meeting at the State Department, specifically involving Arthur F. Burns and George P. Shultz, as well as the status of speech drafts being prepared by William L. Safire. Butterfield was tasked with overseeing these appointments and ensuring the necessary materials were ready for the President's review.
On August 16, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 2:49 pm and 2:54 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 274-009 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Alexander P. Butterfield met to coordinate the logistics and scheduling for an upcoming high-level meeting at the State Department. The discussion focused on confirming the attendance of key economic advisors, including John B. Connally, Arthur F. Burns, and Paul W. McCracken, and addressing gaps in the briefing materials. Butterfield assisted the President in refining departure times and initiating a follow-up call to Alexander M. Haig, Jr. to ensure administrative preparations were finalized.
President Nixon met with an unknown individual to coordinate his upcoming schedule, specifically regarding a planned golf outing and an address to the Knights of Columbus. The President discussed the status of his speech draft, which was being prepared by William Safire, and requested clarity on the timing for the event. Additionally, they briefly touched upon the current performance of the stock market.
President Nixon and H.R. Haldeman briefly conferred regarding stock market activity, specifically discussing the sale of 31 million shares. The President requested that documentation regarding this transaction be brought to him for review. Following this administrative exchange, Nixon indicated his intention to depart for a round of golf.
President Nixon and Press Secretary Ronald L. Ziegler held a brief meeting to coordinate messaging regarding the President’s recent leisure activities. The discussion focused on establishing the narrative for upcoming golf outings involving William P. Rogers at Burning Tree and Bob Hope in San Clemente. This interaction served to ensure consistent public communication regarding the administration's recreational schedule.
President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman met to assess the overwhelmingly positive press coverage and market reaction following the administration’s recent economic policy announcements. The discussion focused on leveraging the current momentum, including potential political strategies for dealing with Democratic opponents and coordinating a strategic, unannounced visit to the New York Stock Exchange. Additionally, the President reviewed pending matters such as textile negotiations with Japan and decided against meeting with the Mayor of West Berlin to avoid political complications.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to place an outgoing call to Secretary of the Treasury John B. Connally. The brief exchange served as a logistical request to initiate a high-level consultation. This call was part of the administration's ongoing financial maneuvering during the August 1971 economic policy shift.
President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman discuss the positive reception of the administration’s new economic policies, specifically noting Treasury Secretary John Connally's reports of bipartisan support and favorable market reactions. They review a commitment from General Motors to maintain 1971 vehicle prices in response to the President's wage and price freeze. The conversation concludes with administrative planning regarding the President's upcoming travel to New York City and schedule adjustments to avoid distractions at the White House.
On August 16, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 8:54 pm and 8:59 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 008-011 of the White House Tapes.
On August 16, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 9:42 pm and 9:54 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 008-023 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon hosted a social gathering in the Oval Office for Dr. James R. Schlesinger, his family, and the Doub and Radcliffe families. The meeting primarily served as a ceremonial visit featuring a photographic session and the presentation of presidential gifts, including cufflinks and Apollo viewers, to the guests. Following the departure of the families, the President briefly discussed his schedule, specifically regarding the Oakland A's and Henry Kissinger, with Alexander P. Butterfield, Gerald R. Ford, and Robert P. Griffin.
President Nixon met with Gerald Ford and Robert Griffin to briefly discuss the administration's national economic program and legislative scheduling. Following this brief policy exchange, the focus shifted to a ceremonial visit by members of the Oakland Athletics baseball team. Nixon presented gifts, including golf balls, to the athletes to commemorate their recent on-field achievements.