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Nixon Tapes on Richard T. Kennedy

20 conversations · frequently with Nixon, Haldeman, Kennedy, Bull

November 30, 1972 · Nixon

President Nixon contacted the White House operator to place an outgoing call to Colonel Richard T. Kennedy. The brief interaction served as an administrative request to facilitate communication between the President and the Colonel. No further substantive policy matters were discussed during this brief exchange.

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

President Nixon instructed the White House operator to contact Colonel Richard T. Kennedy regarding a scheduling request. He directed the operator to determine when Kennedy arrived at his office and to arrange for him to report to the Executive Office Building for a meeting. This conversation served as a logistical coordination effort to facilitate a direct briefing with Kennedy.

December 6, 1972 · Nixon & Camp David Operator

President Nixon initiates a phone call from Camp David to request a direct connection with Colonel Richard T. Kennedy. This brief interaction serves as a logistical bridge to facilitate a subsequent conversation with the National Security Council staffer. No substantive policy discussions occur during this short exchange with the operator.

December 6, 1972 · Nixon & Camp David Operator

President Nixon contacted the Camp David operator to facilitate a telephone connection with Colonel Richard T. Kennedy. This brief administrative exchange served as the precursor to a substantive discussion between the President and the Colonel. The conversation concluded with the operator processing the requested call to ensure the two parties could be connected.

December 7, 1972 · Nixon & Haldeman

President Nixon coordinated an upcoming meeting at Camp David with H. R. Haldeman and John D. Ehrlichman. The primary purpose was to organize a sequence of consultations, first meeting privately with his staff and subsequently conferring with Col. Richard T. Kennedy. Haldeman confirmed the arrangement, ensuring the President's schedule and the briefing order were firmly established.

December 9, 1972 · Nixon & Camp David Operator

President Nixon initiates a telephonic request to the Camp David operator to connect him with Colonel Richard T. Kennedy. This brief interaction serves as a logistical bridge to facilitate communication with a key member of the National Security Council staff. No substantive policy discussions occur during this short exchange beyond the placement of the call.

December 27, 1972 · Nixon

President Nixon held an informal Oval Office meeting with an unidentified individual, during which they discussed the logistics of his upcoming schedule. The conversation included brief coordination regarding a planned meeting with Colonel Richard T. Kennedy. The participants also shared a brief, lighthearted exchange concerning a Winnie the Pooh-themed item, likely a personal watch.

December 29, 1972 · Nixon & Camp David Operator

President Nixon contacted the Camp David operator to facilitate an official communication. He requested that a call be placed to Colonel Richard T. Kennedy. This administrative interaction served as a brief logistical step to connect the President with a member of the National Security Council staff.

December 29, 1972 · Nixon & Camp David Operator

President Nixon contacted the Camp David operator to facilitate an urgent communication with Colonel Richard T. Kennedy. The primary objective of the call was to secure a connection to Kennedy, who served as a key staff member on the National Security Council. This brief administrative interaction served as the necessary logistical step for the President to consult with his advisor on pressing foreign policy or national security matters.

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 contacted the Camp David operator to facilitate urgent phone calls to National Security Advisor Henry Kissinger and Colonel Richard T. Kennedy. The operator informed the President that Colonel Kennedy was temporarily unavailable but expected to return shortly. The exchange served as a logistical attempt by Nixon to coordinate communications with key members of his foreign policy team during his stay at Camp David.

December 29, 1972 · Nixon & Camp David Operator

President Nixon initiates a call to the Camp David operator to request a connection with Colonel Richard T. Kennedy. This brief administrative interaction serves solely to facilitate communication with a member of the National Security Council staff. No further substantive policy matters are addressed in this exchange.

January 8, 1973 · Nixon

President Nixon directs the White House operator to facilitate a meeting with Colonel Richard T. Kennedy. The President specifically requests that Kennedy relocate to the Executive Office Building to conduct the discussion. This exchange serves as a brief administrative directive to coordinate a secure consultation.

January 8, 1973 · Nixon & Kennedy

President Nixon and Col. Richard T. Kennedy met to assess the volatile military and political landscape surrounding a potential Vietnam cease-fire. The discussion focused on evaluating local political dynamics and the efficacy of previous reporting regarding the conflict's damage. Ultimately, Nixon directed Kennedy to present these findings to the White House press corps the following day to better manage public perception.

January 10, 1973 · Nixon

President Nixon initiates a request for the White House operator to place a telephone call to Colonel Richard T. Kennedy. The brief interaction serves solely to facilitate this communication link. No further policy discussions or significant developments occur during this brief exchange.

January 11, 1973 · Nixon & Bull

President Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met to review and adjust the President's morning schedule regarding upcoming appointments with William E. Timmons, H.R. Haldeman, and Colonel Richard T. Kennedy. Nixon evaluated the necessity of including certain attendees in his briefings to maintain focus. The discussion concluded with the President directing Bull to have Colonel Kennedy join him later that morning.

January 11, 1973 · Nixon

President Nixon initiates a call to the White House operator to be connected with Colonel Richard T. Kennedy. This brief interaction serves as a routine administrative request to facilitate a direct line of communication with the National Security Council staffer. No further substantive discussion occurs during this exchange.

January 12, 1973 · Nixon

President Nixon contacted the White House operator to facilitate a telephone call to Colonel Richard T. Kennedy. This brief interaction served solely as a request to initiate official communication with the Colonel. No substantive policy matters or further developments were addressed during this exchange.

January 23, 1973 · Nixon

President Nixon contacted the White House operator to initiate a telephone call to Colonel Richard T. Kennedy. This brief interaction served solely as a logistical request to establish communication with Kennedy. No substantive policy discussions or decisions occurred during the exchange.