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Nixon Tapes on Robert H. Finch
52 conversations · frequently with Nixon, Bull, Finch, Haldeman
Robert H. Finch hosted Taft Schreiber, Mrs. Taft Schreiber, and Charles W. Butterfield for a meeting in the Oval Office. The recording consists primarily of room noise and muffled background conversation, rendering the specific substance of the meeting unintelligible. Consequently, no policy decisions or action items can be identified from the audio record.
President Nixon met with unknown individuals to discuss an upcoming trip to Europe involving Robert H. Finch and Donald Rumsfeld. The dialogue focused on managing press relations and coordinating report delivery, with specific instructions to be provided by Henry Kissinger. No formal decisions were reached during this brief organizational discussion.
President Nixon and Stephen B. Bull reviewed press coverage regarding Sammy Davis, Jr. during a brief meeting in the Oval Office. They also coordinated the President's upcoming schedule, specifically finalizing arrangements for the arrival of Robert H. Finch and Donald H. Rumsfeld. The discussion served as a logistical update to ensure the President was prepared for his afternoon appointments.
President Nixon and First Lady Pat Nixon discussed adjustments to the President's daily schedule and upcoming social obligations. The conversation specifically addressed the President's farewells to departing officials Donald Rumsfeld and Robert H. Finch. Additionally, they confirmed the cancellation of a scheduled evening event at the White House honoring the King of Morocco.
President Nixon initiates a request through the White House operator to be connected with Robert H. Finch. This brief administrative interaction serves as the precursor to a subsequent discussion between the President and his Counselor. No substantive policy matters are addressed during this specific segment of the telephone recording.
President Nixon consulted with the White House operator to determine the whereabouts of Robert H. Finch. The operator informed the President that Finch had departed for New York and would not return until the following morning. Nixon inquired if any other staff could assist him in Finch's absence.
President Nixon consulted with his aide Stephen B. Bull regarding the scheduling of an upcoming meeting with Robert H. Finch and Donald H. Rumsfeld. The President expressed flexibility regarding the timing of the appointment, noting that a meeting the following day would be acceptable if the participants faced scheduling conflicts. Bull was directed to coordinate the arrangements without signaling to the attendees that the President’s schedule was easily adjustable.
President Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull to review and adjust his daily schedule regarding upcoming appointments with Robert H. Finch and H. R. Haldeman. Nixon specifically sought to avoid a lunch meeting with Finch, preferring to shift the appointment to a different time slot. The brief discussion concluded with a decision to finalize the logistics of these encounters.
President Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull to coordinate and review the upcoming schedule of Robert H. Finch. The brief session focused on logistical planning regarding Finch's official engagements. No further administrative actions were recorded beyond this scheduling discussion.
President Nixon met briefly with Alexander P. Butterfield to coordinate the President's daily calendar and administrative logistics. The discussion focused specifically on the scheduling of a meeting with Robert H. Finch. This interaction served to finalize administrative arrangements for the President's upcoming appointments.
President Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull in the Oval Office to conduct a brief review of his daily schedule. The primary focus of the discussion concerned the timing and arrangements for upcoming meetings with Robert H. Finch and H.R. Haldeman. Following this administrative coordination, Bull concluded the meeting and departed.
President Nixon and Robert H. Finch discuss long-term political strategy, specifically focusing on positioning for the 1972 re-election campaign and Finch’s future career path. The two assess the political climate in California, the influence of Ronald Reagan, and the necessity of managing internal Republican dynamics and potential primary challengers. They also evaluate prospective roles for Finch, including a possible ambassadorship to Mexico or leadership of the Office of Emergency Preparedness (OEP), to ensure his visibility and continued contribution to the administration while preparing for a 1974 political campaign.
President Nixon met with his personal aide, Manolo Sanchez, to briefly address logistical matters regarding the President's schedule. The conversation focused on the availability and status of Robert H. Finch. The meeting concluded immediately, with no significant policy decisions recorded.
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.
President Nixon initiates a request for the White House operator to connect him with Robert H. Finch. This brief administrative exchange serves as the logistical precursor to an intended high-level conversation between the President and his counselor. The primary action item is the successful placement of this call to facilitate further discussion.
President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman discussed the political recruitment of Robert T. Monagan to the administration following a positive assessment from Robert H. Finch. The President expressed strong support for Monagan's abilities and his potential to work effectively with Ronald Reagan, instructing Haldeman to coordinate with Attorney General John N. Mitchell to finalize the appointment. Additionally, the pair touched upon a recent phone call involving Clark MacGregor.
President Nixon requested that the White House operator place a telephone call to either Hobart D. Lewis or Robert H. Finch. The interaction was brief, serving strictly as an administrative request to facilitate communication with one of these two individuals. No further substantive policy matters were discussed during this brief exchange.
President Nixon initiates a request through the White House operator to be connected with Robert H. Finch. The brief exchange serves as a logistical step to facilitate direct communication between the President and his counselor. No further policy or substantive matters are addressed during this short transition.
The White House operator updates the President on the travel status of Hobart D. Lewis, who is expected to arrive in Washington by 6:00 p.m. Nixon requests that Lewis contact him upon his arrival to facilitate a discussion. Following this update, the operator transitions the call to Robert H. Finch to speak with the President.
President Nixon and Press Secretary Ronald Ziegler discuss a public relations strategy to frame the President as a new fan of the California Angels baseball team. Following the departure of the Washington Senators, Nixon decides to establish Angel Stadium in Anaheim as his new home ballpark for ceremonial first pitches. Nixon directs Ziegler to coordinate with Robert Finch to contact team owners Gene Autry and Robert Reynolds to generate media coverage and build support for this narrative in California.
President Nixon initiates a request through the White House operator to place a telephone call to Robert H. Finch. The brief communication serves strictly as a logistical bridge to connect the President with his counselor. No further policy or substantive matters are addressed during this brief exchange.
President Nixon and Henry Kissinger discussed coordinating talking points for Robert Finch's upcoming diplomatic trip to Latin America to ensure they aligned with White House policy rather than just State Department directives. The President also tasked Kissinger with monitoring progress on the U.S. import surcharge regarding Latin America and Canada. To facilitate this, Nixon requested an interim status briefing involving himself, Kissinger, George Shultz, Peter Peterson, and Paul McCracken prior to Finch's departure.
President Nixon initiated a brief telephone request to the White House operator to be connected with Robert H. Finch. The conversation served solely as an administrative bridge to facilitate this communication with the Counselor to the President. No substantive policy matters were discussed during this brief exchange.
President Nixon met with George L. Grassmuck and Alexander P. Butterfield for a brief, informal session that included a photo opportunity and the presentation of gifts. The discussion touched upon personal history, including past campaign experiences and health-related anecdotes from Nixon's time as Vice President. Additionally, the President briefly discussed the political future of Robert H. Finch, emphasizing the importance of his current work before pursuing a potential Senate bid.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to facilitate a telephone connection to Robert H. Finch. This administrative exchange served as the precursor to a subsequent private discussion between the President and his counselor. No further substantive policy matters were discussed during this brief request for assistance.
President Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull to review and refine the President's upcoming schedule. The discussion focused on logistical details regarding press attendance for an anticipated meeting with Henry Kissinger, as well as coordination involving staff members Robert H. Finch and Herbert G. Klein.
President Nixon instructed the White House operator to place an urgent call to Robert H. Finch at his home. The operator confirmed Finch's availability despite his illness. This interaction served solely as a logistical request to establish direct communication with one of the President's key advisors.
President Nixon met with Alexander P. Butterfield to handle routine administrative tasks, including the signing of official documents and coordination regarding H. R. Haldeman’s schedule for an upcoming Cabinet dinner. The President also engaged in a brief, informal telephone conversation with Robert H. Finch concerning his health and recovery. The interaction concluded with the President emphasizing the need for strategic political momentum heading into the upcoming months.
President Nixon calls Robert H. Finch to express sympathy regarding Finch’s recent health struggles and to discuss the reception of the President's recent State of the Union address. The two men reflect on the speech's tone, specifically praising the strategic use of references to Harry S. Truman to highlight the administration's legislative positioning. Nixon emphasizes the importance of his upcoming policy agenda, framing the final year of his term as the 'fourth quarter' requiring decisive action.
President Nixon directed the White House operator to place a telephone call to Robert H. Finch. This brief interaction served solely to initiate communication with the former Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare. The President's primary action was the immediate request for this connection.
President Nixon coordinated with the White House operator to facilitate a phone conversation with Robert H. Finch. The operator informed the President that Finch was currently at lunch with John C. Veneman at the Madison Hotel but expected to return shortly. Nixon requested that Finch call him back before 3:00 p.m., or otherwise be reached later that afternoon.
President Nixon met with aide Stephen B. Bull to coordinate his upcoming schedule and logistical arrangements for meetings with key advisors, including John B. Connally, Robert S. McNamara, and Robert H. Finch. The discussion focused on organizing these appointments and managing the timing of communications involving Henry Kissinger. Nixon directed Bull to facilitate these administrative preparations and ensure relevant materials were brought to his office.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to facilitate an outgoing call to Robert H. Finch. This brief administrative exchange served as a directive to connect the President with his counselor for a private consultation. No further substantive details regarding the purpose or content of the intended conversation are available.
H. R. Haldeman coordinates with the White House operator to facilitate urgent communications with Robert H. Finch and Herbert G. Klein. The discussion centers on verifying the current locations and availability of both men to ensure they can be reached by telephone. This administrative exchange serves as a logistical effort to manage the President’s outreach and communication schedule during a busy morning.
H. R. Haldeman queried Robert H. Finch to definitively clarify his involvement with ITT executives amid the ongoing controversy surrounding Dita D. Beard. Finch categorically denied placing any calls to ITT regarding the San Diego matter or communicating with William R. Merriam or Edward J. Gerrity, Jr. regarding the specific allegations raised by Beard. He confirmed only having past, unrelated discussions with the company concerning expropriation issues in Chile, while suggesting that Robert C. Wilson was the primary point of contact for ITT’s actions.
President Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull to address various administrative and scheduling matters, including the handling of a report from the White House Conference on Youth. The discussion touched upon the coordination of an executive branch response and the release of that document. Additionally, the President reviewed plans for an upcoming meeting, managed autograph requests, and discussed staffing transitions involving Rayburn D. Hanzlik and Robert H. Finch.
President Nixon contacted the Camp David operator to facilitate a telephone call to Robert H. Finch. This interaction served primarily as a logistical request to establish communication with his advisor. No policy matters or substantive discussions occurred during this brief administrative exchange.
President Nixon contacted the Camp David operator to facilitate a telephone connection with Robert H. Finch. The primary purpose of the call was to locate and reach Finch, who was in California at the time. This exchange served as a logistical coordination effort to initiate a private consultation between the President and his advisor.
President Nixon and Robert H. Finch discuss campaign strategy for the upcoming general election, focusing on the Democratic primary and the perceived political threat posed by George McGovern. They analyze recent California election results, particularly the defeat of John G. Schmitz, and evaluate the effectiveness of labeling McGovern as an extremist associated with radical figures. Finch reports on his recent positive reception during public speaking events in California, while the two men coordinate efforts to frame McGovern as a dangerous isolationist regarding the Vietnam War and the POW issue.
President Nixon met with his aide, Stephen B. Bull, to discuss administrative logistics and the President's upcoming schedule. During the brief interaction, the two touched upon the musical style of Ray Charles and reviewed scheduling commitments related to Robert H. Finch. The conversation focused primarily on managing the President's immediate calendar obligations.
President Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull in the Oval Office to discuss the schedule of Robert H. Finch. The brief meeting centered on logistical coordination regarding Finch's upcoming engagements. No further policy or significant political developments were recorded during this short administrative interaction.
President Nixon consulted with an aide to determine the location and availability of Robert Finch, who was visiting Washington. The President requested that the staff arrange a telephone call with Finch once he returned to his base. The conversation concluded with Nixon providing lighthearted, facetious instructions regarding the handling of Finch's whereabouts.
President Nixon contacted the Camp David operator to facilitate a telephone call to Robert H. Finch. The request was initiated at the behest of H. R. Haldeman. The exchange served primarily as a logistical step to connect the President with his advisor.
H. R. Haldeman coordinated with the Camp David operator regarding a scheduled phone call with Robert H. Finch. Upon learning that Finch was unavailable due to a lunch engagement, Haldeman decided to cancel the immediate call attempt. He concluded the brief exchange by stating he would reach out to Finch at a later time.
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.
President Nixon met with political advisor Murray Chotiner to discuss various Republican political maneuvers and personnel strategies for the upcoming term. The conversation centered on potential candidates for California, including Robert H. Finch and Ronald Reagan, as well as the importance of strengthening Republican representation in the House and Senate. Nixon emphasized the need for better quality candidates and active involvement in future electoral efforts to ensure the success of his administration.
President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman discuss Robert H. Finch’s decision to travel to the Virgin Islands during the 1973 inauguration events. While Herbert G. Klein confirmed that Finch had prior business and personal commitments, the President and Haldeman expressed concern that missing the official inaugural festivities would be perceived negatively. Ultimately, the President directed that any public inquiries regarding Finch's absence should be handled by Press Secretary Ronald L. Ziegler.
President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman coordinate the recruitment of an unnamed woman for a new position, agreeing that Haldeman should manage the negotiation to distance the President from the personnel matter. They identify the need to move her out of an agency facing impending budget cuts and into a more prestigious role. To incentivize her acceptance, Nixon instructs Haldeman to highlight an upcoming major announcement regarding the People's Republic of China and a promised summer trip there.
President Nixon met with George H. W. Bush to discuss the transition of Robert Finch out of his current role and into a potential Senate candidacy, as well as coordination efforts regarding Ronald Reagan and California gubernatorial politics. The conversation subsequently pivoted to the Watergate scandal and its impact on the administration's relationship with Congress. Nixon emphasized the necessity of handling ongoing investigations through the Grand Jury process rather than congressional committees, while they addressed the potential legal exposure of campaign staff members like Kenneth Rietz and Jeb Magruder.
President Nixon instructed the White House operator to place a call to Robert H. Finch regarding a potential speech. Nixon specifically requested that Finch not be interrupted if he was actively delivering a speech in California. The call was intended to reach Finch only if he were available during a break in his schedule.
President Nixon received a brief status update from the White House operator regarding Robert H. Finch’s schedule. The operator informed the President that Finch had completed his speech and was currently en route to another engagement. The conversation concluded with the operator estimating that Finch would be available in approximately 15 minutes.
President Nixon consults with Robert H. Finch regarding the political fallout of the Watergate scandal and the departure of key administration officials. Nixon expresses frustration toward critics, particularly Senator Charles Percy, while emphasizing the administration's commitment to self-investigation. He urges Finch to maintain high morale and discourages personnel from resigning immediately to avoid the appearance that such departures are linked to the ongoing scandal.