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Nixon Tapes on Raymond K. Price Jr.

128 conversations · page 1 of 2 · frequently with Nixon, Price, Sanchez, Haldeman

May 26, 1971 · Nixon

President Nixon initiates a brief telephone call through the White House operator to contact speechwriter Raymond K. Price, Jr. The primary purpose of the communication is to connect with Price regarding ongoing administrative tasks. The call serves as a logistical bridge to facilitate further discussion between the President and his staff.

May 26, 1971 · Nixon & Price

President Nixon met with speechwriter Raymond K. Price, Jr. to coordinate preparations for an upcoming West Point commencement address. The President expressed specific concerns regarding how the speech should frame Vietnam policy and distance his administration's position from existing, unsatisfactory drafts. Nixon directed Price to meet with him shortly thereafter to ensure the speech draft better aligned with his personal perspective and strategic vision.

May 28, 1971 · Nixon

President Nixon contacted the White House operator to place a telephone call to John K. Andrews, Jr. The President expressed his satisfaction with a recent project or statement, specifically noting that Andrews had produced a "great pricey one." This brief exchange served primarily as an administrative request to connect the President with a member of Raymond K. Price, Jr.'s staff.

May 28, 1971 · Nixon

President Nixon contacts the White House operator to place a direct phone call to John K. Andrews, Jr. The President specifically requests that the connection be made to the office of Raymond K. Price, Jr. This brief administrative interaction serves solely to facilitate communication between the President and members of his speechwriting staff.

June 9, 1971 · Nixon & Butterfield

President Nixon and Alexander P. Butterfield coordinate the movement of a marked-up draft of a housing policy statement. Nixon instructs Butterfield to expedite the delivery of the document to John D. Ehrlichman. The brief exchange concludes with Butterfield promising to retrieve the draft from Raymond K. Price, Jr.’s office and send it over immediately.

July 2, 1971 · Nixon

President Nixon contacted the White House operator to place an outgoing call to John K. Andrews, Jr. The President requested that the operator connect him to Andrews, who was located in Raymond K. Price, Jr.'s office. The conversation was limited to these logistical arrangements for facilitating the call.

August 11, 1971 · Nixon & Haldeman

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.

August 17, 1971 · Nixon & Safire

President Nixon consulted with speechwriter William Safire regarding revisions to an upcoming address to the Knights of Columbus. The President tasked Safire with reviewing specific draft sections, particularly focusing on word choice and the inclusion of a 'cheer line.' Safire agreed to process these edits and incorporate suggestions from Raymond K. Price, Jr. before returning the document for the President's final review.

August 17, 1971 · Nixon

President Nixon contacted the White House operator to place an urgent telephone call to John K. Andrews, Jr. and Raymond K. Price, Jr. This communication was intended to facilitate direct contact with members of his speechwriting staff. No substantive policy discussions occurred during this brief request for administrative assistance.

August 17, 1971 · Nixon & Woods

President Nixon met with his personal secretary, Rose Mary Woods, to coordinate his upcoming schedule and address preparations for an impending speech. The discussion focused on the involvement of speechwriters Raymond K. Price, Jr. and William L. Safire in drafting the address. This brief administrative consultation ensured that Woods remained informed of the President's immediate agenda and staffing priorities.

August 17, 1971 · Nixon & Woods

President Nixon met with his personal secretary, Rose Mary Woods, to discuss the preparation of an upcoming presidential address. The conversation centered on the status and review of a speech draft originally prepared by speechwriter Raymond K. Price, Jr. This meeting served to facilitate the administrative handling and revision process required for the President's public remarks.

August 17, 1971 · Nixon & Woods

President Nixon met with his personal secretary, Rose Mary Woods, to review draft materials for his upcoming address to the Knights of Columbus. The discussion focused on refining the speech's content and phrasing, specifically evaluating drafts prepared by speechwriters Raymond K. Price, Jr. and William L. Safire. The brief meeting served to coordinate administrative priorities ahead of the President's public appearance.

September 7, 1971 · Nixon

President Nixon contacted the White House operator to facilitate a telephone call to his speechwriter, Raymond K. Price, Jr. This administrative request served to connect the President with a key member of his communications staff. No further policy discussions or substantive developments occurred during this brief exchange.

September 7, 1971 · Nixon & Kissinger

President Nixon and Henry Kissinger met briefly in the Old Executive Office Building to coordinate scheduling and pending administrative matters. During the exchange, they addressed Kissinger’s inquiries regarding upcoming appointments and arranged for the arrival of speechwriter Raymond K. Price, Jr. The discussion functioned primarily as a logistical bridge to facilitate subsequent staff meetings.

September 7, 1971 · Nixon & Sanchez

President Nixon met with his personal valet, Manolo Sanchez, in the Old Executive Office Building to review logistical details and administrative tasks. The discussion focused on the acquisition of pens and the management of the President's upcoming schedule. The participants specifically coordinated timing for appointments involving staff members Raymond K. Price, Jr. and Henry A. Kissinger.

September 7, 1971 · Nixon

President Nixon contacted the White House operator to facilitate a telephone connection with speechwriter Raymond K. Price, Jr. The President requested that Price be located at his current position in the Lincoln Sitting Room for the purpose of a direct conversation. This brief administrative exchange served solely to bridge the communication link between the President and a member of his staff.

September 8, 1971 · Price

Raymond K. Price, Jr. contacted the White House operator to facilitate a call to his own office. The discussion primarily involved the logistical coordination of drafting the President’s forthcoming address to Congress. The parties specifically addressed the current status and word count requirements for the speech draft.

September 8, 1971 · Nixon

President Nixon instructed the White House operator to contact speechwriter and aide Raymond K. Price, Jr. The President requested that Price come to the Executive Office Building for an in-person meeting. This administrative exchange facilitated a direct communication link between the President and a key member of his writing staff.

September 8, 1971 · Nixon & Price

President Nixon coordinated with speechwriter Raymond K. Price, Jr. to review and finalize a draft of an upcoming speech. Nixon requested that Price bring an extra copy of the retyped pages to their impending in-person meeting to facilitate a collaborative review. The two agreed to meet at the White House immediately to finalize the text.

September 8, 1971 · Nixon & Price

President Nixon and speechwriter Raymond K. Price, Jr. consulted briefly regarding the logistical processing of a draft for an upcoming economic speech. The discussion focused on administrative instructions for retyping specific pages and organizing the revised manuscript for the President's final review. This interaction highlights the meticulous editorial oversight Nixon applied to his public addresses during this period.

September 8, 1971 · Nixon

President Nixon initiates a brief telephone exchange with the White House operator to request a connection to speechwriter and aide Raymond K. Price, Jr. This administrative call serves as a logistical bridge to facilitate a subsequent discussion between the two men. No substantive policy matters are addressed in this short contact.

September 8, 1971 · Nixon

President Nixon consulted with the White House operator to facilitate a telephone call to Raymond K. Price, Jr., a prominent speechwriter and aide. This administrative interaction highlights the routine logistical efforts required to manage the President's internal communications. No further policy or strategic developments were recorded during this brief connection.

September 8, 1971 · Nixon

President Nixon consulted with the White House operator to facilitate a telephone connection with speechwriter Raymond K. Price, Jr. This brief interaction served solely to initiate official communication between the President and a member of his advisory staff. No further substantive policy matters or decisions were recorded during this brief administrative exchange.

September 8, 1971 · Nixon

President Nixon initiates a brief telephone call through the White House operator to contact speechwriter Raymond K. Price, Jr. The purpose of the communication is to facilitate a direct conversation between the President and Price for administrative or advisory coordination. No further substance is captured in this recording segment, which functions solely as a connection request.

September 8, 1971 · Nixon & Price

President Nixon and speechwriter Raymond K. Price, Jr. consulted on last-minute revisions for the President's upcoming September 9, 1971, address to Congress regarding economic stabilization. The pair focused on refining the speech's wording, specifically coordinating the inclusion of foreign policy segments involving Henry Kissinger and addressing the Vietnam War. They established a 5:00 p.m. deadline for finalizing the draft and discussed editorial adjustments to ensure the message was prepared on time.

September 8, 1971 · Price

Raymond K. Price, Jr. coordinates with his office staff regarding the final preparations for an upcoming presidential address to Congress. The participants confirm the draft’s current word count of 3,197 words and address a specific inquiry raised by Alexander P. Butterfield. Price concludes the brief exchange by instructing his staff to facilitate communication between himself and Butterfield to resolve the remaining questions regarding the document.

September 8, 1971 · Nixon & Sanchez

President Nixon met with his personal aide, Manolo Sanchez, in the Old Executive Office Building. The primary purpose of the meeting was to facilitate administrative coordination, specifically requesting the presence of speechwriter Raymond K. Price, Jr. No other substantive policy matters were recorded during this brief interaction before Sanchez departed.

September 9, 1971 · Nixon

President Nixon initiates a call to his speechwriter, Raymond K. Price, Jr., through the White House operator. The conversation serves as a brief administrative request to establish contact with Price. No further substantive policy matters are discussed during this brief connection.

September 9, 1971 · Nixon

President Nixon instructed the White House operator to place outgoing calls to two of his key speechwriters and advisors, Patrick J. Buchanan and Raymond K. Price, Jr. This administrative exchange served as the precursor to subsequent substantive discussions with these staffers. No policy matters or further details were addressed during this brief connection.

October 6, 1971 · Nixon

President Nixon instructed the White House operator to place a telephone call to speechwriter Raymond K. Price, Jr. This brief administrative interaction served as the initiation of a direct communication line between the President and a key member of his writing staff. No further discussion or substantive policy matters were recorded during this brief exchange.

October 6, 1971 · Nixon

President Nixon instructed the White House operator to contact two members of his writing staff to facilitate immediate meetings. He requested that William L. Safire be directed to the Executive Office Building and asked for a follow-up call to be placed to Raymond K. Price, Jr. This brief exchange served to coordinate presidential speechwriting and communication efforts.

October 6, 1971 · Nixon

President Nixon contacted the White House operator to initiate a telephone call to speechwriter and aide Raymond K. Price, Jr. The brief exchange served as a procedural request to facilitate communication between the President and his staff member. No further substantive discussion took place during this specific call.

October 20, 1971 · Nixon

President Nixon contacted the White House operator to facilitate a telephone call to Raymond K. Price, Jr. This brief administrative interaction served as a logistical step to initiate a conversation with one of the President’s key speechwriters. No substantive policy matters were discussed during this brief exchange.

October 20, 1971 · Nixon

President Nixon initiates a brief communication with the White House operator to request a telephone connection with his speechwriter, Raymond K. Price, Jr. The interaction serves as a functional bridge to facilitate a subsequent discussion with a key member of the President's staff. No further policy-related deliberation occurs during this brief administrative exchange.

November 29, 1971 · Nixon & MacGregor

President Nixon coordinated an urgent scheduling adjustment for a meeting with Clark MacGregor and Ronald L. Ziegler regarding ongoing staff projects. The President instructed MacGregor to enlist the assistance of speechwriter Raymond K. Price, Jr. to finalize preparations before the group convened in the Oval Office. Nixon also directed MacGregor to utilize phone outreach to ensure key personnel were alerted to specific action items.

January 10, 1972 · Nixon

President Nixon contacts the White House operator to facilitate a telephone connection with speechwriter Raymond K. Price, Jr. This brief administrative interaction serves as a bridge to a subsequent conversation with a key member of the White House staff. The exchange functions strictly as a logistical request to initiate official communication.

January 13, 1972 · Nixon

President Nixon contacted the White House operator to place urgent telephone calls to two key associates. He specifically requested to reach Raymond K. Price, Jr. at his residence and John B. Connally. The brief exchange served as a logistical coordination to facilitate these high-level communications.

January 13, 1972 · Nixon & Butterfield

President Nixon met with Alexander P. Butterfield in the Old Executive Office Building to discuss administrative matters and potential staffing issues. The discussion touched upon the scheduling and involvement of speechwriter Raymond K. Price, Jr. No major policy decisions were finalized during this brief administrative briefing.

January 13, 1972 · Nixon & Ehrlichman

President Nixon and John D. Ehrlichman discuss the handling of supplementary notes drafted by Raymond K. Price, Jr. for the President's review. Nixon expresses frustration regarding the volume of material and the need to finalize his approach to these documents rather than delaying further. The conversation centers on the administrative burden of processing these drafts and the urgency of moving forward with the project.

January 17, 1972 · Nixon

President Nixon initiates a request for the White House operator to connect him with speechwriter Raymond K. Price, Jr. This brief administrative interaction serves as a bridge to a subsequent substantive discussion with Price. No further policy matters are addressed in this specific exchange.

January 17, 1972 · Nixon & Price

President Nixon and Raymond K. Price, Jr. discussed the drafting and tone of the upcoming State of the Union message. The conversation focused on refining specific policy references, particularly balancing mentions of the Secretary of the Treasury and the Vice President regarding tax reform, and adopting a more assertive posture toward Congress by emphasizing the need for legislative action in 1972. Nixon requested that Price consult with John Ehrlichman and Clark MacGregor on these revisions and finalize a draft that strikes the appropriate balance in its concluding appeals to Congress and future generations.

January 18, 1972 · Nixon & Haldeman

President Nixon and H.R. Haldeman discuss the political implications of a memorandum authored by Raymond Price and Patrick Buchanan regarding the upcoming State of the Union address and the 1972 election strategy. Nixon expresses skepticism toward Price’s appraisal of the 1970 campaign, favoring Buchanan’s analysis of the media and the necessity of proactive political maneuvering. Haldeman is tasked with consulting Price, Leonard Garment, Richard Moore, and William Safire to refine the administration’s messaging on domestic policy issues such as revenue sharing and welfare reform.

January 18, 1972 · Nixon

President Nixon contacted the White House operator to facilitate a meeting with his speechwriter, Raymond K. Price, Jr. The President requested that Price be summoned to his office in the Executive Office Building for a consultation. This administrative call functioned to coordinate immediate staff assistance for the President's ongoing work.

January 19, 1972 · Nixon & Butterfield

President Nixon consulted with Alexander P. Butterfield regarding the availability of speechwriter Raymond K. Price, Jr. The discussion centered on coordinating a meeting to review a draft of an upcoming presidential speech. Butterfield facilitated the scheduling request to ensure the document would be delivered to the President promptly.

January 19, 1972 · Nixon & Bull

President Nixon met with his aide, Stephen B. Bull, to review administrative logistics regarding his upcoming schedule. The primary focus of the discussion was the coordination of a draft speech prepared by Raymond K. Price, Jr., which Nixon requested to review prior to their scheduled meeting. The President emphasized the need to examine the text in advance to ensure the draft met his requirements.

January 19, 1972 · Nixon

President Nixon held a brief, unscheduled meeting in the Oval Office with an unidentified individual. During the exchange, the President issued a specific directive requesting that speechwriter Raymond K. Price, Jr. be summoned to join him. No other substantive policy or political matters were recorded during this brief interaction.

January 19, 1972 · Nixon

President Nixon contacted the White House operator to facilitate a telephone connection with his speechwriter, Raymond K. Price, Jr. The call served as a routine administrative request to initiate a conversation with a member of his communications staff. No further substantive policy discussions were captured in this brief exchange.

February 7, 1972 · Nixon

President Nixon instructed the White House operator to place a telephone call to speechwriter and aide Raymond K. Price, Jr. This brief administrative interaction served as the initiation of a direct communication line between the President and a key member of his writing staff. No substantive policy discussions occurred during this exchange, as its sole purpose was to facilitate the connection.

March 10, 1972 · Ehrlichman & Morgan

John D. Ehrlichman contacted Edward L. Morgan to secure an expedited timeline for a presidential speech draft. Ehrlichman, speaking on behalf of the President, instructed Morgan to prioritize the delivery of Raymond K. Price, Jr.'s second draft over the weekend to allow for early review. The pair agreed that Morgan would either modify the initial draft or finalize the updated version to ensure the President could begin his work immediately.

March 13, 1972 · Nixon & Ehrlichman

President Nixon and John Ehrlichman met to discuss the President's upcoming public statement on busing, specifically reviewing a draft prepared by Raymond K. Price, Jr. They also coordinated scheduling for an upcoming meeting with Nassir Assar concerning the Central Treaty Organization (CENTO). The discussion centered on balancing policy substance with the rhetorical tone of the busing announcement.

June 8, 1972 · Nixon & Haldeman

President Nixon instructed H.R. Haldeman to coordinate with Henry Kissinger regarding a draft statement prepared by Raymond K. Price, Jr. Nixon expressed concern that the document’s tone was excessively euphoric and requested that Kissinger review the text for necessary revisions before his departure. Haldeman agreed to facilitate the review and report back to the President.

June 10, 1972 · Nixon

President Nixon contacted the White House operator to facilitate a telephone connection with his speechwriter, Raymond K. Price, Jr. This routine administrative request was intended to initiate a direct conversation between the President and a key staff member. The interaction served strictly as a logistical bridge to manage the President's internal communications.

June 10, 1972 · Nixon & Price

President Nixon held a brief telephone conversation with speechwriter Raymond K. Price, Jr. to coordinate scheduling or administrative matters. The dialogue was transitory in nature, lacking substantive policy discussion or recorded actionable content. The exchange serves primarily as a record of communication between the President and a key member of his writing staff during this period.

June 11, 1972 · Nixon

President Nixon dictates a memorandum to Charles W. Colson concerning strategic media planning for the upcoming 1972 election. The discussion focuses on television timing and analyzing the support base of George McGovern, incorporating insights from Raymond Price, Patrick Buchanan, and Colson. This effort aims to refine the administration's political messaging to effectively counter the appeal of McGovern's voters.

June 11, 1972 · Nixon

President Nixon met with speechwriter Raymond K. Price, Jr. to dictate a memorandum regarding the administration's recent activities. The discussion focused on administrative matters concerning the Kennedy Center, the President's recent trip to Moscow, and the drafting of a message of sympathy. Nixon directed Price to utilize specific recording equipment to facilitate the transcription of these official communications.

June 30, 1972 · Nixon & Bull

President Nixon met with his aide, Stephen B. Bull, to conduct a brief review of his daily schedule. The discussion focused on coordinating upcoming appointments and administrative logistics regarding Cecelia D. Bellinger and speechwriter Raymond K. Price, Jr. The meeting concluded immediately following these scheduling arrangements.

July 24, 1972 · Nixon & Bull

President Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met briefly to coordinate the scheduling of an upcoming meeting involving Raymond K. Price, Jr. and a group of approximately eight to ten individuals. The discussion focused on finalizing the logistics, including the size of the delegation and the timing of their entry into the Oval Office. Nixon instructed Bull to facilitate the arrival of the group to ensure the appointment proceeded as planned.

August 10, 1972 · Nixon & Haldeman

President Nixon and H.R. Haldeman discuss the drafting and tone of a forthcoming speech in Detroit, focusing on the importance of neighborhood schools. Nixon intends to frame his opposition to forced busing through personal anecdotes about his own schooling, emphasizing the school's role as a community center rather than delivering a purely aggressive attack. He requests that speechwriter Raymond K. Price, Jr. draft the address with a subtle but clear stance on the issue to ensure the administration's position is understood without further exacerbating public divisions.

August 18, 1972 · Nixon & Haldeman

President Nixon and H.R. Haldeman discuss the drafting process for the President's upcoming speech to Congress following his Soviet Union trip. They evaluate the collaborative dynamic between speechwriters John K. Andrews, Jr. and Raymond K. Price, Jr., noting that Andrews provides speed while Price offers greater experience and polish. Nixon decides to have Andrews join him at Camp David first for initial work, with Price scheduled to arrive the following day to assist with final revisions and organization.

August 18, 1972 · Nixon & Sanchez

President Nixon met with his personal aide, Manolo Sanchez, at the Aspen Lodge to coordinate administrative tasks during a late-night session at Camp David. The primary focus of the discussion involved providing instructions for a telex to be sent to Raymond K. Price, Jr., which included directives intended for another staff member, likely Rose Mary Woods. No further significant policy decisions were documented during this brief encounter.

September 18, 1972 · Nixon & Butterfield

President Nixon met briefly with Alexander P. Butterfield to discuss adjustments to the President's schedule. The conversation was administrative in nature, focusing on managing the President's appointments as prepared by Raymond K. Price, Jr. The exchange concluded quickly without further elaboration on the specific content of the scheduling changes.

September 30, 1972 · Nixon

President Nixon initiates a request for the White House operator to place a telephone call to speechwriter Raymond K. Price, Jr. This brief administrative interaction serves to connect the President with a key member of his staff for undisclosed purposes. No further substantive discussion or policy decisions occur during this exchange.

September 30, 1972 · Haldeman & Price

H. R. Haldeman coordinates with Raymond K. Price, Jr. to arrange a meeting at Camp David with President Nixon to discuss the content and strategy for an upcoming radio speech. They deliberate on logistical arrangements for travel, ultimately agreeing that Price will join a later flight alongside Edward C. Nixon. Price is instructed to coordinate further travel details with Alexander P. Butterfield.

October 7, 1972 · Nixon & Butterfield

President Nixon and Alexander P. Butterfield coordinated the delivery of revised drafts for an upcoming speech. Butterfield clarified the status of documents being prepared by speechwriter Raymond K. Price, Jr. and a critical memorandum from John D. Ehrlichman. Nixon directed that all versions and accompanying feedback be consolidated and sent together rather than piecemeal, opting to review the final materials the following morning.

October 13, 1972 · Nixon

President Nixon contacted the White House operator to initiate a telephone call to speechwriter Raymond K. Price, Jr. This brief interaction served solely as a logistical request to establish communication with a key member of the President's staff. No substantive policy discussions or decisions occurred during this brief administrative exchange.

October 14, 1972 · Nixon

President Nixon contacted the White House operator to place a telephone call to speechwriter Raymond K. Price, Jr. This brief administrative interaction served as the initiation of a direct communication line between the President and a key member of his staff. No further policy discussion or substantive deliberation occurred during this brief request.

October 20, 1972 · Nixon & Sanchez

President Nixon met with his personal aide, Manolo Sanchez, at the Aspen Lodge during a stay at Camp David. The conversation focused on the logistical coordination of the President's schedule, specifically regarding the location of staffer Raymond K. Price, Jr. at Birch Lodge. The brief exchange highlights the administrative oversight maintained by the President while residing at the presidential retreat.

October 23, 1972 · Nixon & Sanchez

President Nixon met with his valet, Manolo Sanchez, in the Old Executive Office Building to coordinate the delivery of specific items. The discussion involved staff members Raymond K. Price, Jr. and David R. Gergen. The brief interaction focused on the logistics of these materials, though the transcript remains largely incoherent regarding the specific nature of the items handled.

October 24, 1972 · Nixon & Sanchez

President Nixon met with his personal valet, Manolo Sanchez, in the Old Executive Office Building to facilitate the delivery of an item. The brief interaction likely involved the transfer of materials associated with the office of speechwriter Raymond K. Price, Jr. No major policy decisions were recorded during this brief administrative exchange.

October 25, 1972 · Nixon

President Nixon held a brief meeting with an unidentified individual in the Old Executive Office Building. The primary purpose of the encounter involved the delivery of materials to the office of speechwriter Raymond K. Price, Jr. No further details regarding the substance of the interaction or specific policy decisions were captured due to the lack of a transcript.

November 1, 1972 · Nixon & Acker

President Nixon met with Marjorie P. Acker to discuss administrative coordination regarding his upcoming "Look to the Future" radio and television address. The conversation focused on clarifying instructions for Acker regarding the handling of sensitive Vietnam War-related materials intended for Henry Kissinger and speechwriter Raymond K. Price, Jr. Nixon directed Acker to consult with the appropriate staff to resolve confusion over the clearance and routing of these specific segments.

November 1, 1972 · Nixon

President Nixon contacted the White House operator to facilitate a telephone connection with speechwriter Raymond K. Price, Jr. This brief administrative interaction served as a logistical step to initiate a direct conversation between the President and a key member of his communications staff. No further substantive discussion occurred during this call beyond the request for the operator's assistance.

November 1, 1972 · Nixon & Price

President Nixon met with speechwriter Raymond K. Price, Jr. to coordinate follow-up efforts regarding discussions held with an individual named Saylor. Nixon expressed a desire to delve deeper into specific topics previously touched upon during a briefing session. The brief exchange focused on establishing better communication alignment between the two men and scheduling further collaboration.

November 1, 1972 · Nixon

President Nixon contacted the White House operator to initiate a telephone call to speechwriter Raymond K. Price, Jr. The brief interaction served solely as a functional request to connect with his advisor. No further substantive policy matters were discussed during this exchange.

November 2, 1972 · Nixon

President Nixon initiates a brief telephonic request through the White House operator to reach staff member Raymond K. Price, Jr. This communication serves as a logistical bridge to connect the President with one of his speechwriters. No substantive policy discussions occur during this short exchange, as it is strictly limited to facilitating a follow-up conversation.

November 2, 1972 · Nixon

President Nixon directs the White House operator to contact speechwriter and aide Raymond K. Price, Jr. The purpose of this brief communication is to facilitate a meeting between the President and Price at the Executive Office Building. No further substantive policy matters were discussed during this request.

November 2, 1972 · Nixon

President Nixon contacted the White House operator to facilitate an outgoing call to speechwriter Raymond K. Price, Jr. This brief administrative interaction served as a routing request to connect the President with a member of his staff. No substantive policy discussions or decisions occurred during the exchange.

November 3, 1972 · Nixon

President Nixon met with an unknown individual to coordinate the delivery of a book or document to Raymond K. Price, Jr. The participant requested that the materials be forwarded to the "rate crisis office" for further handling. This brief interaction focused specifically on the logistical transfer of these internal records.

November 3, 1972 · Nixon

President Nixon initiates a brief telephone exchange with the White House operator to place an outgoing call to speechwriter and advisor Raymond K. Price, Jr. The interaction serves solely as a logistical request to connect the President with his staff member. No substantive policy discussions or decisions occur during this brief communication.

November 4, 1972 · Haldeman

H. R. Haldeman contacts the White House operator to facilitate a telephonic connection with speechwriter Raymond K. Price, Jr. This administrative exchange serves solely as a logistical request to initiate a conversation with Price. No substantive policy matters or strategic discussions occur during this brief operator-assisted call.

November 4, 1972 · Haldeman

H. R. Haldeman instructs the White House operator to cancel a scheduled telephone call to presidential speechwriter Raymond K. Price, Jr. Haldeman specifies that he intends to reach out to Price from a different line instead. The brief exchange concludes with the immediate cancellation of the initial connection attempt.

December 8, 1972 · Nixon & Camp David Operator

President Nixon initiated a telephone call from Camp David through the operator to reach speechwriter and aide Raymond K. Price, Jr. The primary purpose of the brief exchange was to facilitate communication with his staff during his retreat. No further substantive policy matters were recorded in this brief logistical interaction.

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 28, 1972 · Nixon

President Nixon dictated a memorandum to speechwriter Raymond K. Price, Jr. regarding the preparation and thematic direction of his 1973 inaugural address. He provided specific instructions on the desired length of the speech and emphasized the need to address the status of Vietnam War negotiations in relation to ongoing military operations. The President further directed Price to incorporate international developments into the inaugural themes while managing the production schedule for the first draft.

December 28, 1972 · Nixon & Acker

President Nixon calls Marjorie P. Acker to verify the status of a memorandum intended for Raymond K. Price, Jr. Nixon instructs Acker to ensure the document is delivered to Price before he follows up with a phone call to discuss its contents. The exchange confirms that the draft is nearing completion and establishes a specific sequence for the upcoming communication with Price.

December 28, 1972 · Nixon

President Nixon contacted the White House operator to place a direct call to speechwriter Raymond K. Price, Jr. This brief administrative interaction served as the initiation of a communication link between the President and his staff member. No further substantive policy discussions were recorded during this brief exchange.

December 28, 1972 · Nixon & Price

President Nixon met with speechwriter Raymond K. Price, Jr. to discuss the transfer and handling of sensitive personal or historical documents. Nixon expressed a reflective mood regarding his impending departure from office and the broader legacy of his presidency. The conversation centered on the President's desire to entrust Price with specific materials and provided a brief moment of introspection on the challenges of his tenure.

December 28, 1972 · Nixon & Bull

President Nixon instructed his aide, Stephen B. Bull, to coordinate travel and lodging arrangements for speechwriter Raymond K. Price, Jr. at Camp David. Nixon offered Price the option to travel via the presidential helicopter or a subsequent carrier, provided he utilized one of the newer lodges rather than Aspen, Birch, or Dogwood. Additionally, Bull confirmed that First Lady Pat Nixon was prepared for the scheduled departure.

December 28, 1972 · Nixon & Bull

President Nixon and Stephen B. Bull coordinated logistics for a scheduled departure to Camp David. The President instructed Bull to inform First Lady Pat Nixon of a ten-minute delay in their helicopter transport. Additionally, the pair briefly confirmed that Raymond K. Price, Jr. was slated to arrive the following morning.

December 29, 1972 · Nixon & Larzelere

President Nixon consulted with Commander Alexander R. Larzelere regarding the logistical arrangements and housing assignments for upcoming visitors at Camp David. The conversation focused on coordinating the arrival and accommodations for staff member Raymond K. Price, Jr. and the travel schedule for Tricia Nixon Cox regarding her planned trip to the Soviet Union. The primary objective was to ensure proper oversight of personnel movements and facility usage during the holiday period.

January 2, 1973 · Nixon & Bull

President Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull in the Oval Office to provide brief administrative instructions. The conversation primarily concerned the office of speechwriter Raymond K. Price, Jr. No major policy developments resulted from this brief exchange.

January 12, 1973 · Nixon & Sanchez

President Richard Nixon met with his valet, Manolo Sanchez, in the Old Executive Office Building to handle routine personal matters. During this brief encounter, the two discussed refreshments and the President's upcoming schedule, specifically a meeting with speechwriter Raymond K. Price, Jr. This exchange served as a mundane administrative check-in to coordinate the President's morning activities.

January 12, 1973 · Nixon & Sanchez

President Nixon met with his personal aide Manolo Sanchez to coordinate logistical details regarding his daily schedule. The discussion centered on upcoming appointments, specifically a meeting with speechwriter Raymond K. Price, Jr. Additionally, they addressed administrative matters involving Rose Mary Woods and the selection of ties.

January 12, 1973 · Nixon

President Nixon directs the White House operator to facilitate a meeting with speechwriter Raymond K. Price, Jr. The President specifically requests that Price relocate from his current position to the Executive Office Building to consult with him. This brief exchange initiates a direct administrative request for immediate staffing coordination.

January 19, 1973 · Nixon

President Nixon instructed the White House operator to contact staff members Raymond K. Price, Jr. and Stephen B. Bull to coordinate an urgent meeting. The President directed that Price report to his Executive Office Building (EOB) office immediately. These requests initiated a series of administrative actions to facilitate direct communication with key aides.

January 19, 1973 · Nixon & Bull

President Nixon consulted with his aide, Stephen B. Bull, to coordinate scheduling for upcoming meetings with Henry Kissinger and Raymond K. Price, Jr. Nixon prioritized completing his work with Price before meeting with Kissinger at 10:00 am. Bull was instructed to ensure Kissinger notified the President immediately upon his arrival at the White House.

January 19, 1973 · Nixon & Sanchez

President Nixon met with his personal valet, Manolo Sanchez, in the Old Executive Office Building to discuss mundane administrative matters. The conversation focused on a food order for the President's consumption and a review of Nixon's upcoming schedule, specifically regarding a meeting with speechwriter Raymond K. Price, Jr. No major policy developments occurred during this brief check-in before Sanchez departed the office.

January 19, 1973 · Nixon & Kissinger

President Nixon and Henry Kissinger met to coordinate administrative logistics and staffing, specifically regarding Kissinger's upcoming schedule. The discussion focused on coordinating meetings with White House aides Raymond K. Price, Jr. and Alexander M. Haig, Jr. These personnel arrangements were prioritized to manage the workflow within the Executive Office Building during this period.

January 19, 1973 · Nixon

President Nixon dictated a memorandum for his files regarding the development and drafting of his upcoming inaugural speech. He reviewed existing audio records and integrated suggestions provided by speechwriter Raymond K. Price, Jr. This session served as a continuation of previous editorial efforts to finalize the address.

January 19, 1973 · Nixon

President Nixon initiates a request through the White House operator to place an outgoing call to Raymond K. Price, Jr. The brief exchange serves strictly as an administrative procedure to connect the President with his speechwriter. No substantive policy discussions or policy-related decisions are conducted during this brief interaction.