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On August 22, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Rose Mary Woods met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 10:06 am and 10:14 am. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 361-008 of the White House Tapes.
On August 22, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Rose Mary Woods met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 11:35 am and 12:58 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 361-019 of the White House Tapes.
On August 22, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Manolo Sanchez met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 11:35 am and 12:58 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 361-020 of the White House Tapes.
On September 11, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Rose Mary Woods met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 10:06 am and 10:09 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 774-005 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with his personal secretary, Rose Mary Woods, and briefly with aide Stephen B. Bull to discuss correspondence regarding General James Doolittle and the film *Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo*. The participants shared reflections on the cinematic depiction of the Doolittle Raid and its broader implications for American leadership. Additionally, the meeting touched upon administrative matters, including the President's schedule and an upcoming appointment with Russell E. Train.
President Nixon and his personal secretary, Rose Mary Woods, discussed administrative details and public relations strategies regarding upcoming family appearances. The conversation focused on coordination efforts for Julie Nixon Eisenhower, Pat Nixon, and Tricia Nixon Cox, specifically concerning their media engagements and travel to Ohio. They also touched upon the President’s health and the management of family-related public reporting.
President Nixon and his personal secretary, Rose Mary Woods, discuss the logistical planning of his upcoming campaign travel schedule. They evaluate the political strategy of visiting specific towns and the objective of targeting all fifty states to bolster the President's reelection efforts. Nixon directs Woods to organize his travel materials for use during appearances in Washington, D.C., and other key regional locations.
On September 15, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 10:30 am and 10:39 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 778-008 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon discussed his daughter Julie Nixon Eisenhower's potential attendance on the Sequoia boat trip that evening, mentioning the possibility of inviting Rose Mary Woods and other guests. The conversation also touched on seeing a picture show.
On September 15, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Rose Mary Woods met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 12:39 pm and 3:08 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 358-002 of the White House Tapes.
On September 15, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Rose Mary Woods met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 12:39 pm and 3:08 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 358-008 of the White House Tapes.
On September 18, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Ronald L. Ziegler met in the Oval Office of the White House from 9:35 am to 9:36 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 781-003 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with Stephen B. Bull and Rose Mary Woods to discuss the feasibility of hosting a performance by members of the Bohemian Grove at the White House. While acknowledging that Secret Service security requirements and presidential duties preclude his personal attendance at the Grove's events, Nixon enthusiastically supported the idea of inviting the group to perform in the East Room after the 1973 inauguration. The discussion focused on the logistics of the event, including dinner arrangements and the potential for a themed campfire-style production.
President Nixon and his personal secretary, Rose Mary Woods, discuss the recent break-in at the office of Dr. John C. Lungren, Nixon’s personal physician. The participants exchange views on the bizarre nature of the incident and analyze potential theories regarding the perpetrator's motives. The brief discussion serves to address the President's assessment of the security breach and gather Woods's perspective on the developing situation.
President Nixon and his personal secretary, Rose Mary Woods, discuss the procurement of a specific gift for an unidentified female recipient. The conversation focuses on ensuring the suitability of the item as a presidential gift to avoid potential duplication. The brief exchange concludes with confirmation that the selected gift is appropriate for the individual in question.
On September 24, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator talked on the telephone at Camp David at an unknown time between 3:30 pm and 4:47 pm. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 154-012 of the White House Tapes.
On September 24, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Rose Mary Woods talked on the telephone at Camp David from 4:46 pm to 4:47 pm. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 154-013 of the White House Tapes.
On September 25, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Rose Mary Woods met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 9:39 am and 9:56 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 786-003 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and his personal secretary, Rose Mary Woods, met to discuss the formatting and finalization of a speech draft. The brief exchange focused on administrative instructions regarding indentation and editing procedures. The interaction concluded with the two sharing a brief toast before Woods departed the Oval Office.
On October 3, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at 3:25 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 791-009 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with his personal secretary, Rose Mary Woods, to coordinate his upcoming schedule and address various administrative and personal matters. The discussion centered on arrangements for Harrison McCall’s memorial service, the health status of several acquaintances, and the coordination of travel and social commitments, including events involving Tricia Nixon Cox and William J. Casey. Stephen B. Bull joined briefly at the end of the meeting to facilitate the President's transition to a subsequent meeting in the Cabinet Room involving Elliot Richardson and other staff.
On October 5, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Manolo Sanchez met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 1:36 pm and 2:05 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 364-006 of the White House Tapes.
On October 5, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Rose Mary Woods met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 1:36 pm and 2:05 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 364-007 of the White House Tapes.
On October 5, 1972, 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 1:36 pm and 2:05 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 364-008 of the White House Tapes.
On October 5, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Manolo Sanchez met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 1:36 pm and 2:05 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 364-010 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and his personal secretary, Rose Mary Woods, met briefly to discuss the return of five dollars found in a pocket and logistics regarding a job applicant named Teresa. The discussion transitioned to the personal arrival of the applicant and her infant, whom the President and Woods planned to host that evening. The brief exchange highlights the intersection of personal errands and staff-related matters within the President’s administrative routine.
President Nixon consults with an unidentified staff member regarding the status of a drafting project assigned to Kenneth L. Khachigian. The President emphasizes the need to expedite the rewrite so that his personal secretary, Rose Mary Woods, can begin processing the final copy. The brief exchange also touches upon scheduling arrangements involving Henry Kissinger and an upcoming visit to Camp David.
President Nixon and his personal secretary, Rose Mary Woods, discuss the retrieval and processing of specific reading materials regarding world leaders, including an essay by Arnold Toynbee. The conversation centers on logistical difficulties in obtaining a requested excerpt from a document. The exchange concludes without a clear resolution regarding the missing materials.
On October 7, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Manolo Sanchez met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David at an unknown time between 9:00 am and 10:16 am. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 217-009 of the White House Tapes.
On October 7, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Rose Mary Woods met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David at an unknown time between 9:00 am and 10:16 am. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 217-010 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and his personal secretary, Rose Mary Woods, reviewed a draft of an upcoming speech, specifically evaluating contributions from William E. Timmons and Raymond K. Price, Jr. The discussion centered on strategic preferences regarding the inclusion of post-inaugural references, with input provided by John D. Ehrlichman and Alexander P. Butterfield. Following their review, the pair decided to revise the document to better align with the President's desired tone and content.
President Nixon and his personal secretary, Rose Mary Woods, collaborated on the drafting and revision of a radio speech regarding federal spending and taxation. The discussion focused on refining the rhetoric to avoid partisan blame, highlighting instead the shared fiscal concerns between the administration and key congressional committees. Nixon provided specific instructions for manual edits and retyping to emphasize his commitment to preventing tax increases while criticizing the structural flaws in Congress regarding fiscal responsibility.
President Nixon and his personal secretary, Rose Mary Woods, reviewed a draft of an upcoming radio address regarding Federal spending. Their discussion focused on refining specific terminology, particularly the use of the word "insurance" in the context of government expenditures. Nixon directed Woods to consult with an external contact to identify a more impactful or "striking" term to replace the current phrasing.
On October 8, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 10:30 pm and 10:31 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 031-025 of the White House Tapes.
On October 9, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 2:20 pm and 7:08 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 031-028 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and his personal secretary, Rose Mary Woods, discuss the logistical arrangements for the funeral of Prescott S. Bush. Woods confirms that she coordinated with Alexander Butterfield, who utilizes military aides to manage the formal procedures for such events. Nixon expresses satisfaction with this delegation and the established protocol for handling the memorial preparations.
On October 10, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Marjorie P. Acker met in the Oval Office of the White House from 12:09 pm to 12:10 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 795-005 of the White House Tapes.
On October 10, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Rose Mary Woods met in the Oval Office of the White House from 12:30 pm to 12:49 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 795-010 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon, H.R. Haldeman, and Rose Mary Woods met in the Oval Office to coordinate administrative matters and scheduling. During the meeting, Haldeman facilitated a request for a call to Jeb Stuart Magruder while Woods discussed details regarding the President's upcoming schedule and telegram correspondence. The interaction primarily served as an operational brief for managing staff communications and executive priorities.
On October 10, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Rose Mary Woods met in the Oval Office of the White House from 1:35 pm to 1:37 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 795-016 of the White House Tapes.
On October 13, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Rose Mary Woods met in the Oval Office of the White House from 4:04 pm to 4:05 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 797-020 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with Alexander P. Butterfield to coordinate logistical details regarding upcoming White House communications. They discussed a potential health-related telephone call between First Lady Pat Nixon and Eleanor McGovern. Additionally, the pair addressed the administrative preparation for the President's scheduled radio address on crime and drug abuse, specifically assigning transcription responsibilities to Rose Mary Woods and Marjorie P. Acker.
On October 13, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon, White House operator, and Rose Mary Woods talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 6:45 pm and 7:07 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 031-038 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon instructed his personal secretary, Rose Mary Woods, to coordinate a weekend trip to Camp David with his close associates Bebe Rebozo, Robert Abplanalp, and Hobart Lewis. The group was scheduled to depart the White House on Saturday afternoon to spend the remainder of the weekend and Monday at the retreat. This call served as an administrative request to finalize logistical arrangements and invitations for the President's guests.
President Nixon met with his personal secretary, Rose Mary Woods, to coordinate his daily schedule and manage upcoming appointments. The discussion centered on arrangements for Henry Kissinger's inclusion in the President's calendar. The meeting concluded with Woods preparing to return to finalize these logistical details.
On October 16, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Rose Mary Woods met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 8:30 am and 8:34 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 799-003 of the White House Tapes.
On October 16, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 4:37 pm and 4:45 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 799-027 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with his personal secretary, Rose Mary Woods, to coordinate his upcoming schedule and manage administrative priorities. The discussion centered on organizing meetings with Soviet officials, including Ambassador Anatoliy F. Dobrynin, and addressing legislative matters such as the recent rejection of a spending limit. The President also deliberated on the necessary messaging and involvement of staff members John Ehrlichman and Caspar Weinberger regarding these congressional relations.
On October 18, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 7:23 pm and 7:28 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 031-131 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon consults with his personal secretary, Rose Mary Woods, regarding the formatting and legibility of his prepared radio scripts. Nixon expresses a desire to avoid larger print to prevent eye strain or dependency, yet acknowledges the need for sharper, more readable type. He instructs Woods to coordinate with Manolo Sanchez to ensure future drafts are produced on a standard typewriter with clearer text.
On October 19, 1972, 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 8:27 am and 8:42 am. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 368-022 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and his personal secretary, Rose Mary Woods, discuss the formatting preferences for a document, specifically focusing on typeface selection and paragraph spacing. The conversation centers on the visual presentation of the text to ensure it meets the President's approval. No major policy decisions are made, as the exchange is limited to administrative and clerical feedback regarding document layout.
President Nixon met with Rose Mary Woods and spoke briefly with Tricia Nixon Cox to coordinate logistical details regarding his impending departure for Camp David and his upcoming schedule. The discussion primarily focused on administrative matters, including the handling of dictabelts for the President's private files and requests for revisions to a speech draft on urban policy prepared by Raymond K. Price, Jr. Woods was tasked with managing campaign surrogate schedules and ensuring the prompt delivery of speech materials for the President's review.
On November 2, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 7:55 am and 7:57 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 032-130 of the White House Tapes.
On November 2, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 7:58 am and 9:20 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 032-132 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and his personal secretary, Rose Mary Woods, discuss the status of administrative edits and numerical revisions to a set of remarks. The two coordinate the processing of these changes, with Woods confirming that her staff is currently tallying the updated figures. Nixon requests that she notify him as soon as the final count is reconciled.
President Nixon met with his personal secretary, Rose Mary Woods, to coordinate the final editing and typing of an important speech draft. The President emphasized the need for a clean, finalized version and instructed Woods to distribute the completed portions to Press Secretary Ronald L. Ziegler’s office. This brief exchange focused on streamlining the document preparation process to ensure timely dissemination of the revised text.
President Nixon and his personal secretary, Rose Mary Woods, met to discuss final preparations for a scheduled radio address regarding national health policy. They reviewed specific changes to the script and addressed the logistical handling of the press copies for the upcoming broadcast. The conversation served to ensure the speech materials were finalized and ready for distribution prior to the President’s campaign engagement.
President Nixon met with Rose Mary Woods and Marjorie P. Acker to review administrative tasks and personal correspondence during the final days of the 1972 campaign. The discussion centered on finalizing edits for the President's "Look to the Future" speech and handling gift-related communications, including a painting and a message from Amory Houghton, Jr. The participants also managed various campaign-related notes and scheduling logistics to ensure the President's materials were prepared for upcoming public events.
President Nixon and his personal secretary Rose Mary Woods coordinate the preparation and distribution of a forthcoming list of presidential telephone calls. Nixon instructs Woods to withhold the current 'reading copy' of the document after noting minor corrections on his own version. They conclude by prioritizing the finalization of these materials before release through Press Secretary Ronald L. Ziegler.
On November 3, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 10:16 am and 10:19 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 812-003 of the White House Tapes.
On November 7, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 6:45 pm and 7:36 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 033-036 of the White House Tapes.
On November 7, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Rose Mary Woods talked on the telephone from 7:36 pm to 7:37 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 033-037 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and his personal secretary Rose Mary Woods briefly discussed the initial positive outlook of the 1972 presidential election returns on the evening of Election Day. Despite the President's cautious stance as he awaited further results later that night, Woods expressed strong optimism regarding the early favorable projections. Their exchange highlights the expectant atmosphere at the White House as the landslide victory began to take shape.
On November 7, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Rose Mary Woods talked on the telephone from 8:01 pm to 8:02 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 033-044 of the White House Tapes.
On November 14, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator talked on the telephone at Camp David at an unknown time between 12:40 pm and 12:42 pm. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 153-011 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon coordinates with his personal secretary, Rose Mary Woods, to arrange for Bebe Rebozo to visit Camp David earlier than planned to provide company during a busy period of staff meetings. Nixon expresses a desire to avoid dining with staff during his current series of consultations with Vice President Agnew and John Connally. Additionally, Nixon declines an invitation from Washington Redskins coach George Allen to attend a football game, citing his focus on second-term reorganization plans and a preference to avoid public appearances before Thanksgiving.
President Nixon and his personal secretary, Rose Mary Woods, discuss the logistics of an upcoming visitor's schedule and the President's availability at Camp David. The conversation touches on balancing professional obligations with personal plans around the Thanksgiving holiday. Nixon indicates a preference to remain at Camp David rather than traveling for public events during this period.
On November 14, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator talked on the telephone at Camp David at an unknown time between 3:18 pm and 3:21 pm. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 153-023 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and his secretary Rose Mary Woods coordinate her travel to Camp David to assist with the drafting and processing of personalized thank-you letters following the 1972 election. The President emphasizes the urgency of reaching out to labor leaders and Democrats to maintain political support, noting that current draft forms are inadequate. Nixon instructs Woods to arrange transportation via helicopter with Jack Brennan to ensure she arrives the following morning to finalize these communications.
President Nixon directs his personal secretary, Rose Mary Woods, to travel to Camp David to assist with a high-priority mailing project involving hundreds of personalized letters. Nixon explains the urgency of the correspondence, which includes letters to labor groups being drafted by Chuck Colson and Don Rogers, and instructs Woods to coordinate her helicopter transport through Brennan. The primary goal of this meeting is to finalize and dispatch this urgent batch of presidential communications.
President Richard M. Nixon and Peter J. Brennan met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David on an unknown date, sometime between 9:50 am on November 15, 1972 and 8:43 am on November 16, 1972. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 225-017 of the White House Tapes.
On November 16, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Manolo Sanchez met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David at an unknown time between 8:30 am and 8:43 am. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 225-024 of the White House Tapes.
On November 20, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator talked on the telephone at Camp David at an unknown time between 8:00 am and 8:36 am. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 155-006 of the White House Tapes.
On November 20, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator talked on the telephone at Camp David at an unknown time between 8:41 am and 8:46 am. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 155-008 of the White House Tapes.
On November 21, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator talked on the telephone at Camp David at an unknown time between 9:25 am and 9:28 am. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 155-024 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon consulted his personal secretary, Rose Mary Woods, to coordinate various scheduling matters and logistics regarding his upcoming travel and personal appointments. The discussion focused on confirming an appointment with his dentist, Dr. William O. Chase, and discreetly inquiring about the holiday operating hours of the Mudge, Rose, Gutherie and Alexander law firm in New York. Additionally, they reviewed travel arrangements involving Bebe Rebozo and Julie Nixon Eisenhower, as well as the status of meetings with Cabinet members.
President Nixon coordinated plans with Rose Mary Woods for a surprise visit to the Mudge, Rose, Guthrie and Alexander law firm in New York during the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday. Nixon decided to have John Mitchell arrange the visit to ensure he could briefly greet the staff and senior partners without disrupting firm operations. Additionally, the President requested that Woods schedule a 9:00 a.m. appointment with his barber.
On November 22, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator talked on the telephone at Camp David at an unknown time between 8:20 am and 10:52 am. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 155-028 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and his personal secretary, Rose Mary Woods, discuss the logistical risks of attending a scheduled event in a neighborhood described as volatile. Concerned about the potential for hostile protests and public disruption, the two agree that the President should not attend the function in person. Nixon instructs Woods to find a way to gracefully cancel his attendance while ensuring the event's organizers are accommodated through other means.
On November 24, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Rose Mary Woods met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 8:03 am and 8:21 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 815-004 of the White House Tapes.
On November 24, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 8:56 am and 9:37 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 815-010 of the White House Tapes.
On November 24, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 11:44 am and 11:47 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 815-018 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon, Rose Mary Woods, and Zosimo T. Monzon met to coordinate the administrative processing of presidential correspondence and official White House mail. The discussion focused on establishing protocols for drafting, reviewing, and tracking responses to ensure letters were not duplicated or handled improperly. Additionally, the group briefly addressed logistical matters concerning the maintenance and condition of official pens used by the President.
President Nixon and his personal secretary, Rose Mary Woods, discussed the preparation of reading materials and folders for his upcoming travel. The President ensured that all necessary documents were secured in his briefcase for his scheduled trip, which included meetings with George P. Shultz and Henry Kissinger. They briefly coordinated the logistics of managing his paperwork while he remained occupied with official duties during his time away.
President Nixon and his personal secretary, Rose Mary Woods, discuss the logistics of procuring high-end gifts, specifically music boxes, for cabinet members and major political contributors. Nixon reviews song lists for the boxes and instructs Woods to coordinate orders while maintaining discretion regarding the recipients. The pair also considers the acquisition of high-quality writing pads during Woods' upcoming trip to New York to ensure appropriate presidential gift-giving materials.
President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman discuss the management of First Lady Pat Nixon's schedule and her communication with personal secretary Rose Mary Woods regarding upcoming public appearances and rallies. Nixon expresses concern that his wife lacks sufficient information about scheduled events, specifically a planned Sunday church service, and requests that staff ensure she is better informed. The conversation concludes with the President dismissing the technical quality of the recording equipment as the two coordinate these logistical administrative details.
President Nixon met with personal secretary Rose Mary Woods and aide Stephen B. Bull to address administrative matters and the management of various gifts received by the White House. The discussion covered the categorization and placement of presidential mementos, including a gold album, a watch, and other personal items designated for different presidential residences. Additionally, the participants briefly touched upon incoming correspondence, including a message from Henry Kissinger regarding Vietnam negotiations and a letter from Whittier, California.
President Nixon and his daughter, Julie Nixon Eisenhower, coordinate social scheduling and personal arrangements during this call. The President tasks Julie with extending a dinner invitation to Rose Mary Woods and facilitates plans for a dinner with Alice Roosevelt Longworth by asking Julie to consult with First Lady Pat Nixon. Additionally, they briefly discuss David Eisenhower's new employment and coordinate logistics regarding the First Lady's upcoming travel plans to California.
President Nixon and his daughter, Julie Nixon Eisenhower, coordinate holiday social engagements and confirm the inclusion of key guests like Rose Mary Woods and Alice Roosevelt Longworth. The discussion focuses on ensuring proper dinner invitations to prevent potential interpersonal friction and finalizing informal meal plans. Additionally, the pair briefly touches upon the logistical status of a refrigerator repair being managed by Rex Scouten.
On December 14, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 3:25 pm and 3:29 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 034-082 of the White House Tapes.
On December 16, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Zosimo T. Monzon met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 9:15 am and 9:37 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 825-001 of the White House Tapes.
On December 16, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 10:46 am and 10:50 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 825-007 of the White House Tapes.
On December 16, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Manolo Sanchez met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 3:28 pm and 3:45 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 382-012 of the White House Tapes.
On December 18, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator talked on the telephone at Camp David at an unknown time between 10:25 am and 10:45 am. The Camp David Study Desk taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 184-001 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon, H.R. Haldeman, and Stephen Bull discussed the President’s upcoming meeting with the Productivity Commission, specifically delegating a brief, non-deliberative appearance to thank labor leaders. Haldeman and the President also reviewed restructuring the White House staff management process, deciding to shift away from daily large staff meetings in favor of a core group of senior advisors coordinating the agenda. Finally, they addressed personnel issues involving Rose Mary Woods and managed the optics regarding Charles “Bebe” Rebozo’s recent real estate investment.
President Richard Nixon met with his personal secretary, Rose Mary Woods, to manage administrative tasks, including the selection of gifts and the coordination of presidential correspondence. They discussed the distribution of custom-made music boxes and reviewed letters to individuals such as Ronald Kessler. Nixon also decided to reduce the number of congressional birthday calls and events, opting instead to prioritize more impactful outreach.
President Nixon and his personal secretary Rose Mary Woods briefly discuss the President's upcoming meeting with Associated Press reporter Saul Pett. They weigh the potential value of the interaction, with the President expressing skepticism about Pett's reputation and character. Ultimately, Nixon instructs Woods to gauge the reporter's intentions and determine whether a meeting is advisable.
President Nixon and Press Secretary Ronald Ziegler met to coordinate arrangements for an upcoming interview with journalist Saul Pett, focusing on ensuring Rose Mary Woods participated to provide necessary background context. The discussion transitioned to managing press coverage, specifically approving candid photography by Henry Burroughs to humanize the President's public image. Finally, they reviewed public relations strategies regarding increased U.S. bombing in Vietnam, emphasizing that these actions represented a continuation of existing policy rather than a new escalation or a military defeat.
President Nixon met with Marjorie P. Acker to discuss administrative details regarding the schedule of Rose Mary Woods and the drafting of correspondence to Senator William Stuart Symington. The conversation focused on the appropriate use of first names in the letter, specifically regarding Evelyn Symington and Bryce N. Harlow. Acker was tasked with verifying the preferred nomenclature before finalizing the signature.