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Nixon Tapes on Rose Mary Woods
646 conversations · page 6 of 7 · frequently with Nixon, Woods, Sanchez, Bull
President Nixon met with Zosimo T. Monzon in the Oval Office to inquire about the availability of Rose Mary Woods and Marjorie P. Acker. The primary purpose of the brief interaction was to locate these staff members for the President. No further policy or administrative decisions were documented during this short exchange.
President Nixon met with Stephen B. Bull to coordinate various administrative and scheduling matters. The discussion focused on managing the personal schedules of H.R. Haldeman and Rose Mary Woods, as well as coordinating meetings involving Julie Nixon Eisenhower. Additionally, the President addressed correspondence intended for Elmer H. Bobst and finalized arrangements for an upcoming meeting with Haldeman.
President Nixon met with his valet, Manolo Sanchez, to facilitate the delivery of materials to Rose Mary Woods. The conversation focused on the logistics of placing specific correspondence and items on Woods’s desk while she was away in New York. The brief interaction concluded with the President instructing Sanchez to leave the items in her office.
President Nixon contacted the Camp David operator to facilitate a telephone call to Marjorie P. Acker. During the brief exchange, he sought to locate Acker at Rose Mary Woods’s office. This routine administrative communication highlights the logistical coordination required for the President's personal and official correspondence while stationed at Camp David.
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.
President Nixon met with his personal secretary, Rose Mary Woods, to coordinate administrative logistics regarding the upcoming 1973 inauguration. They reviewed guest lists and ticket arrangements for individuals including Marjorie P. Acker and historian David Davis, the latter of whom was being considered for potential research collaborations. The discussion also touched upon the scheduling of upcoming appointments and the management of current office correspondence.
President Nixon and his valet, Manolo Sanchez, discuss the secure storage of sensitive presidential materials at the Camp David retreat. Nixon identifies specific files and a Dictabelt tape intended for his private archives, instructing that they be transferred to Rose Mary Woods’s office for safekeeping. The exchange emphasizes the President's concern for maintaining the security of his personal records within the White House administrative structure.
President Nixon dictates a personal letter to Major General James D. Hughes to express his gratitude for Hughes’ recent correspondence and offer congratulations on his daughter’s wedding. During the session, Nixon briefly consults with Stephen B. Bull regarding Rose Mary Woods’ schedule and a visit from George H. Allen. The President concludes by reflecting on the bravery of American airmen during the December 1972 bombing campaign in Vietnam and reiterating his commitment to securing an honorable peace through ongoing negotiations.
President Nixon consulted with his personal secretary, Rose Mary Woods, to arrange a retirement or appreciation gift for Alexander M. Haig, Jr. He requested that Woods prepare an inscribed music box to be presented to Haig during a scheduled ceremony at the White House where Haig would receive the Distinguished Service Medal. The president specified that the gift's inscription should convey gratitude for Haig's dedicated service to the nation.
President Nixon met with Stephen B. Bull and Manolo Sanchez to coordinate his daily schedule and manage administrative logistics. The discussion focused on facilitating upcoming calls with John Ehrlichman, Henry Kissinger, and Alexander Haig, as well as arranging a meeting with H.R. Haldeman. Additionally, Nixon provided instructions regarding the handling of private files for filing by Rose Mary Woods.
President Nixon met with staff member Terry L. Decker to discuss her professional future and her desire to transition from her White House role into a career in the finance sector in New York. Nixon offered candid observations about the competitive, high-cost nature of living in New York compared to Washington, D.C., while acknowledging her need to establish a professional trajectory before age thirty. He ultimately advised her to consult with his longtime secretary, Rose Mary Woods, regarding the challenges and realities of such a career shift.
President Nixon contacted the Camp David operator to facilitate a telephone connection with his personal secretary, Rose Mary Woods. He specified that if Woods were unavailable at the office, he would alternatively accept a call with Marjorie P. Acker. The operator acknowledged the request and proceeded to place the call as instructed.
President Nixon consulted with the Camp David operator regarding the status of communication lines to the White House. The operator informed the President that there was no answer from Rose Mary Woods' office. Consequently, the discussion focused on the necessity and feasibility of attempting to reach Woods at her private residence.
President Nixon instructed his personal secretary, Rose Mary Woods, to arrange for a gift to be delivered to Madame Chiang Kai-shek at the Republic of China embassy in honor of the visiting Vice President of Taiwan. Nixon specified that the gift, which was intended to come from Mrs. Nixon, should be sent to the ambassador for delivery. The two also briefly confirmed the duration of the Vice President's visit and discussed local weather conditions.
President Richard M. Nixon met with his personal secretary, Rose Mary Woods, in the Old Executive Office Building to review the President’s administrative schedule. The discussion focused on coordinating a specific phone call and confirming the President's precise location for upcoming commitments. No major policy decisions were reached, as the meeting served primarily as an operational check-in regarding the President's itinerary.
President Nixon met with his valet, Manolo Sanchez, to coordinate the delivery of personal items or documents to his personal secretary, Rose Mary Woods. The brief exchange focused on the logistics of handling these materials via the dictating machine process. No major policy developments occurred, as the interaction was limited to administrative assistance and clerical handoffs.
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.
President Nixon met with Zosimo Monson and Manolo Sanchez to discuss personal logistical arrangements regarding the procurement and selection of neckties. The conversation focused on practical details such as the delivery, fit, and aesthetic choices for the items. Rose Mary Woods was noted as being involved in the purchasing process for these personal effects.
President Nixon consulted with the White House operator to facilitate communication with his staff. After learning that speechwriter Raymond K. Price was unavailable at the Kennedy Center, the President requested to be connected with his personal secretary, Rose Mary Woods. This brief interaction served as a logistical attempt to coordinate administrative outreach.
President Nixon requested that the White House operator place a telephone call to Marjorie P. Acker. He specifically suggested reaching out to Rose Mary Woods if the operator was unable to facilitate the connection. This brief exchange served as a routine administrative request to establish communication with these individuals.
President Nixon instructed the White House operator to facilitate a return call from either his personal secretary, Rose Mary Woods, or Marjorie K. Acker. The President indicated that he was available to speak with either woman once they arrived home for the evening. This brief exchange served solely to manage communication logistics between the President and his staff.
President Nixon met with an unidentified individual in the Old Executive Office Building to facilitate the delivery of materials to his personal secretary, Rose Mary Woods. The brief exchange concluded within approximately eleven minutes, with the visitor departing shortly before the recording ended. No further details regarding the nature of the documents or specific instructions provided to Woods were preserved in the transcript.
President Nixon met with his personal secretary, Rose Mary Woods, to coordinate personal correspondence and administrative tasks. The President dictated a congratulatory note to Don Coryell, a former coach at Whittier College, acknowledging his success in the National Football League. Additionally, they briefly discussed the logistics of the President’s upcoming inaugural speech and checked on the health status of Alice Roosevelt Longworth.
President Nixon consulted with his personal secretary, Rose Mary Woods, to verify the text of his upcoming 1973 inaugural speech after noticing a potentially missing sentence regarding treaty commitments. The President expressed concern that the line, "We shall defend our interests," had been inadvertently or deliberately omitted from his current draft. To resolve the discrepancy, Nixon directed Press Secretary Ronald Ziegler to provide Woods with the official press copy for confirmation.
President Nixon met with his personal valet, Manolo Sanchez, to coordinate the transfer of specific documents and items. The primary objective of the meeting was to ensure the delivery of materials, including tax documents and records related to personal vehicles, to the President's personal secretary, Rose Mary Woods. No significant policy discussions occurred during this brief administrative exchange.
President Nixon met with his personal valet, Manolo Sanchez, in the Old Executive Office Building to discuss the handling of sensitive materials. The primary focus of the discussion concerned the proper disposition of documents intended for delivery to the President's personal secretary, Rose Mary Woods. No further action items were recorded before Sanchez concluded the meeting.
President Nixon met with his personal secretary, Rose Mary Woods, and Stephen B. Bull to review and reform the guest invitation process for White House social events. Expressing frustration with the repetition of the same attendees, the President directed that future guest lists prioritize new, diverse invitees and strictly limit repeat visits for staff and politicians. They also discussed logistical concerns regarding Inaugural event planning, religious services, and the management of contributor expectations.
President Nixon met with his personal secretary, Rose Mary Woods, to finalize administrative logistics following the announcement of a Vietnam peace settlement. The discussion focused on coordinating the distribution of letters to members of Congress and reviewing revisions to the President's public address regarding the settlement. Woods assisted in managing these critical communications and procedural tasks before concluding the brief meeting.
President Nixon consulted with his personal secretary, Rose Mary Woods, regarding the administrative handling of outgoing correspondence. The discussion focused on finalizing a personal note intended for former First Lady Lady Bird Johnson as well as the delivery logistics for official letters addressed to various members of Congress. Woods was tasked with coordinating the specific timing and dispatch of these communications through the military aide and speechwriter Raymond K. Price, Jr.
President Nixon met with his personal valet, Manolo Sanchez, in the Old Executive Office Building to handle routine administrative and personal tasks. The discussion focused on coordinating a delivery to the President’s personal secretary, Rose Mary Woods, and finalizing a food order. The brief encounter facilitated logistical support for White House staff operations.
President Nixon met with his personal secretary, Rose Mary Woods, to coordinate arrangements for an upcoming televised address regarding the Vietnam peace settlement. The discussion focused on administrative logistics, specifically providing instructions for the chief White House operator and Press Secretary Ronald Ziegler to ensure the broadcast proceeded as planned. This meeting served to finalize the communication strategy for announcing the resolution of the Vietnam conflict to the American public.
President Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull to coordinate administrative matters and review the President's upcoming schedule. The brief discussion primarily focused on the activities and responsibilities of personal secretary Rose Mary Woods. No major policy decisions were recorded during this logistical check-in.
President Nixon met with an unknown individual to discuss the administrative handling of correspondence. The primary focus of the discussion concerned the transcription of specific letters, with particular attention given to tasks assigned to Rose Mary Woods and Marjorie P. Acker. No further policy or strategic developments were recorded during this brief administrative exchange.
President Nixon and his valet, Manolo Sanchez, briefly met in the Oval Office to coordinate the President's immediate morning schedule. The discussion focused on upcoming administrative arrangements involving Marjorie P. Acker and personal secretary Rose Mary Woods. The meeting concluded quickly with the President preparing to depart for an on-site appearance.
President Nixon met with his personal secretary, Rose Mary Woods, to coordinate arrangements for upcoming funeral services. The discussion focused on logistical planning involving the Capitol, the National Cathedral, and the involvement of Billy Graham. Additionally, the two reviewed the President’s schedule at the Executive Office Building and addressed a memorandum from James D. Hughes to H. R. Haldeman.
President Nixon met with his personal aide, Manolo Sanchez, to discuss the logistical handling of various personal items. The two men coordinated the placement of specific objects into a case, noting that Rose Mary Woods had already received similar items. This brief interaction focused on the administrative organization of the President's personal effects.
Rose Mary Woods and Manolo Sanchez met in the President's Old Executive Office Building suite to coordinate personal or administrative matters. The brief interaction concluded with Sanchez indicating he was going to bed. No substantive policy or political decisions were recorded during this brief encounter.
President Nixon and aide Stephen B. Bull discussed the 22nd anniversary of Rose Mary Woods’s employment at the White House. Bull brought the milestone to the President's attention to ensure appropriate recognition. The President subsequently issued instructions regarding the arrival of staff, including Woods, for a meeting.
President Nixon and his personal secretary, Rose Mary Woods, discussed administrative arrangements for an upcoming luncheon featuring Lady Cromer. The President requested that a music box be acquired and delivered as a gift for Lady Cromer prior to the event. Additionally, the pair touched upon the status of misplaced musical items and coordinated Woods’s schedule for later that day.
President Nixon and his secretary, Rose Mary Woods, met to discuss various administrative and political matters, including the handling of official correspondence, guest lists for state dinners, and public relations strategies. They reviewed the President's recent interactions with cabinet members and contributors, specifically focusing on balancing invitees to ensure both political loyalty and donor recognition. Additionally, they touched upon the ongoing political fallout from the Vietnam War, the President’s recent press conference, and the importance of personal communication, such as written notes, in maintaining support among key figures.
President Nixon instructed Charles Colson to brief Alexander Haig regarding recent developments and to coordinate with Rose Mary Woods concerning a telephone call to Senator John Stennis. Colson also informed the President that he had met with Henry Kissinger, noting that the National Security Advisor would likely appear unsettled during his upcoming meeting with Nixon. The President concluded by directing Colson to provide a follow-up report on these matters later in the day.
President Nixon met with his personal secretary, Rose Mary Woods, and assistant Stephen B. Bull to coordinate administrative tasks and social planning. The discussion focused on managing the President's personal correspondence with celebrity acquaintances like Jane Wyman, delegating the handling of incoming telephone calls, and finalizing the guest list for an upcoming state dinner for King Hussein of Jordan. Nixon emphasized the need for a more structured approach to managing his communications to ensure effective engagement with his contacts.
President Nixon directs his aide, Stephen B. Bull, to ensure that personal secretary Rose Mary Woods is invited to an upcoming breakfast meeting. Despite potential uncertainty regarding her availability, Nixon insists that she be included in the invitation list. Bull acknowledges the instruction and prepares to coordinate the arrangements.
President Nixon met with his personal secretary, Rose Mary Woods, to discuss administrative tasks and revisions to a draft document. The conversation focused on specific markings, numbering changes, and the handling of cards. The meeting concluded with instructions regarding the delivery of materials to the residence.
President Nixon held a brief morning meeting in the Oval Office with an unidentified individual and his personal valet, Manolo Sanchez. The discussion centered on scheduling logistics, coordinated by Stephen B. Bull, and administrative tasks involving Rose Mary Woods. No significant policy decisions were recorded during this short interaction.
President Nixon met with his aide, Stephen B. Bull, to coordinate his upcoming daily schedule and manage personal logistics. The discussion focused on the appointments and movements of key individuals, specifically Rose Mary Woods, First Lady Pat Nixon, and Tricia Nixon Cox. No major policy decisions were reached, as the meeting was primarily administrative in nature to organize the President’s domestic and professional itinerary.
President Nixon met with his valet, Manolo Sanchez, to provide instructions regarding the handling of personal documents. Nixon requested that Sanchez bring several large envelopes from Rose Mary Woods to organize his papers. This interaction reflects the President's ongoing efforts to manage and secure his private files.
President Nixon met with his personal secretary, Rose Mary Woods, for an extremely brief administrative encounter in the Oval Office. Given the immediate departure of Woods at the same time the recording began, the interaction served as a quick exchange of instructions rather than a formal policy discussion. No significant substantive developments or policy decisions were recorded during this session.
President Nixon met with Stephen B. Bull and an unidentified woman to handle administrative tasks in the Oval Office. The discussion centered on the review and signing of official documents, including a draft of a speech involving Rose Mary Woods. The meeting concluded after the completion of these routine clerical duties.
Manolo Sanchez met with an unidentified individual in the Oval Office to briefly discuss logistical arrangements, including the scheduling of Rose Mary Woods and a potential walk. The brief exchange appears administrative in nature, though the fragmented recording limits the depth of the discussion. No substantive policy decisions were reached before the recording concluded.
President Nixon met with his personal secretary, Rose Mary Woods, and an unidentified individual to coordinate administrative tasks and White House social functions. The discussion focused on managing guest lists for upcoming state dinners—specifically for Italian Prime Minister Giulio Andreotti and potential events for Leonid Brezhnev—while balancing the inclusion of key political contributors and various ethnic groups. Additionally, Nixon addressed scheduling matters, personal correspondence, and the importance of securing high-quality entertainment for these high-profile social events.
President Nixon consulted with his close friend Charles G. "Bebe" Rebozo regarding internal salary adjustments, confirming that compensation had already increased from 28 to 32 since their previous review. Nixon noted that he had tasked H.R. Haldeman with investigating the matter to ensure the pay structure remained appropriate. Additionally, Rebozo shared that a telegram from the President, facilitated by Rose Mary Woods, had been successfully delivered to Desi Arnaz prior to his emergency brain surgery.
President Nixon held a meeting in the Oval Office with an unidentified individual, during which Rose Mary Woods served as the recording secretary for the session. While the specific transcript is unavailable, the meeting took place amidst a period of intense focus on administrative management and internal White House operations. The engagement concluded before 9:30 am, though the substantive content of the discussion remains undocumented due to the lack of a surviving transcript.
President Nixon met with his personal valet, Manolo Sanchez, to address logistical issues regarding the recording equipment. The discussion centered on technical frustrations concerning the failure to capture a complete recording on a Dictabelt. Consequently, Nixon issued direct instructions for Rose Mary Woods to resolve the matter and manage the recording process moving forward.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to facilitate a telephone connection with his personal secretary, Rose Mary Woods. The primary purpose of the call was to request that the operator bridge the line to Woods's office located in the Executive Office Building. The interaction concluded once the connection process was initiated.
President Nixon met with an unknown individual in the Old Executive Office Building to facilitate the delivery of a Dictabelt intended for his personal secretary, Rose Mary Woods. The brief exchange focused solely on the administrative transfer of this recording media. No further policy or political discussions were recorded during this session.
President Nixon and his personal secretary, Rose Mary Woods, held a brief, informal meeting in the Oval Office to address administrative or logistical matters. The dialogue centered on the review of unspecified documents or materials that required Woods’s immediate attention. No major policy decisions were reached during this short interaction, which functioned primarily as a routine exchange concerning office workflow.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to facilitate a telephone connection with his personal secretary, Rose Mary Woods. The brief exchange served exclusively as a procedural request to initiate this communication. No further business or substantive policy matters were discussed during this short interaction.
President Nixon contacted Rose Mary Woods to ensure the timely delivery of a note he had dictated for Robert C. “Bob” Wilson. During the brief check-in, Woods explained her early departure to attend a reception held in her honor by the American Newspaper Women. Nixon, satisfied that staff member Marjorie P. Acker would facilitate the delivery, emphasized the importance of the document reaching Wilson prior to his evening meeting.
President Nixon met with his personal secretary, Rose Mary Woods, to troubleshoot a faulty communication buzzer between their offices and verify the status of correspondence regarding an individual named Wilson. Nixon expressed concern over ensuring a specific letter was processed and delivered correctly. Woods confirmed her awareness of the dictation, leading Nixon to prioritize confirming the letter's dispatch before moving forward.
President Nixon and his personal secretary, Rose Mary Woods, discuss the personal tragedy surrounding Philip Timberlake and his family, specifically regarding a letter sent to the President. They address the controversy involving a potential civil rights violation claim and the broader social embarrassment such issues could cause during an inauguration. The conversation reflects Nixon’s desire to handle the delicate situation with compassion while acknowledging the gravity of the family's history, including the suicide of Timberlake’s son.
President Nixon met with unidentified individuals to discuss travel logistics and the conclusion of a specific itinerary or project. Rose Mary Woods briefly joined the participants to coordinate the President's upcoming schedule. The discussion remained brief and administrative in nature, focusing primarily on travel arrangements.
President Nixon met briefly with his personal secretary, Rose Mary Woods, to discuss his daily schedule. The exchange was limited to a brief arrival confirmation, lasting only one minute before Woods departed. No significant policy decisions or substantive actions were recorded during this brief encounter.
President Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull to facilitate a private meeting with his personal secretary, Rose Mary Woods. The primary purpose of this brief interaction was for the President to coordinate scheduling for his discussion with Woods. No further policy or administrative actions were recorded during this session.
President Nixon met with his personal secretary, Rose Mary Woods, to address a variety of administrative, logistical, and personal matters. The conversation covered routine office business, including the handling of official correspondence, the coordination of travel arrangements for family members, and the acquisition of gifts for supporters. Additionally, the pair discussed private financial matters and scheduling concerns regarding the President’s upcoming trip to Florida.
President Nixon and his personal secretary, Rose Mary Woods, met to discuss administrative matters and correspondence, specifically referencing a letter from Alice Widener. The discussion centered on identifying and handling a specific photograph mentioned in Widener's communication, which appeared in the New York Daily News. Nixon directed Woods on how to process the item, concluding the brief exchange with instructions for its management.
President Nixon met with his personal secretary, Rose Mary Woods, in the Old Executive Office Building to discuss administrative matters regarding incoming correspondence. The brief discussion centered specifically on a letter from Hobart D. ("Hobe") Lewis. No significant policy decisions or major strategic developments were recorded during this exchange.
President Nixon and his personal secretary, Rose Mary Woods, met briefly to address administrative matters concerning the preparation of a speech typescript. Their discussion focused specifically on formatting requirements, particularly the appropriate spacing for the document. The meeting concluded quickly after these instructions were provided.
President Nixon held a brief, unscheduled meeting with an unidentified individual in the Executive Office Building. The primary purpose of the encounter was for the President to request that his personal secretary, Rose Mary Woods, join him. The meeting concluded shortly thereafter, with the participant departing the office within minutes.
President Nixon met with his personal secretary, Rose Mary Woods, for a brief administrative session in the Executive Office Building. The discussion focused on specific clerical tasks, including the provision of typing instructions and guidance regarding the formatting of documents through underlining. The meeting concluded rapidly after these procedural directives were addressed.
President Nixon and his personal secretary, Rose Mary Woods, met to review materials for a forthcoming presidential address. The discussion centered on the preparation and content of the speech, which Nixon was finalizing during this period. No specific policy decisions were finalized, as the interaction focused primarily on administrative logistics and document coordination.
President Nixon met with his personal secretary, Rose Mary Woods, shortly after a meeting with John Ehrlichman to discuss administrative matters and follow-up tasks. The brief interaction focused on the handling of specific documents or copies related to ongoing discussions involving Chuck Colson’s public appearances and John Dean’s coordination with Ehrlichman regarding L. Patrick Gray. No major policy shifts were recorded, but the exchange highlights the logistical management of sensitive materials during a period of intense scrutiny over the administration's internal affairs.
President Nixon and his personal secretary Rose Mary Woods met briefly to discuss technical specifications for a typescript of an upcoming presidential speech, specifically regarding document spacing. The conversation also included informal remarks about the weather and climate experienced by Woods during her recent trip to California. No major policy decisions were made during this brief administrative check-in.
President Nixon met with an unidentified individual in the Executive Office Building to review materials for his personal secretary, Rose Mary Woods. The discussion centered on the preparation and handling of a Dictabelt intended for her use. No substantive policy or political decisions were recorded during this brief administrative exchange.
President Nixon and personal secretary Rose Mary Woods discussed administrative details, including scheduling, gift logistics for Vietnam POWs and their families, and the potential for a visit with Norman Chandler. The conversation also focused on the President's ongoing work on his upcoming Vietnam speech, with Woods praising his decision to write the address personally to ensure the language remained direct and accessible. Nixon concluded the meeting by emphasizing his commitment to refining the speech through his own direct involvement.
President Nixon, Rose Mary Woods, and unidentified individuals met briefly in the Oval Office to facilitate an unspecified logistical or medical arrangement. The discussion involved technical coordination regarding telecommunications equipment and the movement of the participants within the office. The meeting concluded with the departure of the unknown parties, leaving the exact nature of the interaction largely unrecorded.
President Nixon met with his personal secretary Rose Mary Woods, valet Manolo Sanchez, and other individuals to coordinate logistics for his daily schedule and movement between the Oval Office and the Executive Office Building. The brief discussion primarily focused on scheduling appointments, including meetings with Samuel L. Devine and David Eisenhower II. Additionally, the participants touched upon routine administrative matters, including Woods's recent travel to California.
President Nixon and his personal secretary, Rose Mary Woods, briefly coordinate the schedule for a forthcoming meeting with David Eisenhower. Nixon discusses the logistics of Eisenhower's arrival and expresses his intention to prepare specific talking points for their discussion. The exchange concludes with a brief mention of the day's timeline for their respective appearances at the Oval Office and the Executive Office Building.
President Richard Nixon met with his personal secretary, Rose Mary Woods, in the Oval Office to discuss undisclosed matters. The majority of the recorded session consists of a withdrawn segment classified as a personal returnable item. Consequently, no substantive policy decisions or administrative actions are publicly documented for this brief encounter.
President Nixon initiated a brief telephone request through the Camp David operator to speak with his personal secretary, Rose Mary Woods. The primary purpose of the communication was to establish contact with his office during his stay at Camp David. No other substantive policy or political matters were discussed during this short administrative interaction.
President Nixon instructed his personal secretary, Rose Mary Woods, to coordinate the preparation of a typed version of his upcoming Watergate address. Woods confirmed that she had already forwarded a draft to the President that was difficult to read, prompting Nixon to direct her to send the document to speechwriter Raymond K. Price, Jr. for transcription. This brief exchange highlights the urgent logistical efforts to finalize the text for the President's public statement regarding the unfolding scandal.
President Nixon consulted with a Camp David operator to facilitate urgent communications with Press Secretary Ronald Ziegler and personal secretary Rose Mary Woods. The primary objective was to coordinate a response to a telegram sent by Senator Barry Goldwater, who was currently traveling to New Bedford, Massachusetts. Nixon directed the operator to ensure Goldwater’s staff was informed that he had personally returned the Senator’s call.
President Nixon contacted his personal secretary, Rose Mary Woods, to request a specific verification regarding his schedule. He tasked her with researching and confirming the exact date of his previous meeting with Thomas A. Pappas. Woods agreed to locate the information and report back to him via telephone.
Rose Mary Woods provides President Nixon with the specific date of a prior meeting he held with Thomas A. Pappas. This brief exchange serves to clarify the President's past scheduling details. No further actions or significant policy discussions occur during the call.
Rose Mary Woods facilitates a telephone conversation between Ambassador John A. Volpe and the White House during a period of significant political instability. Volpe expresses his admiration and support for President Nixon following a televised address, praising the President’s courage and commitment to maintaining the integrity of the office. Volpe also offers to provide specific suggestions regarding White House staff reorganization, which he agrees to transmit via a formal cable marked for the President’s personal attention.
Rose Mary Woods instructs the White House operator to facilitate a sequence of incoming calls for President Nixon. She specifically directs the operator to connect Secretary of State William P. Rogers first, followed by Dr. Billy Graham. The request establishes the administrative workflow for the President's late-night communications.
Tricia Nixon Cox initiated a telephone call to locate Rose Mary Woods, the President's personal secretary. The White House operator assisted by redirecting the inquiry, noting that Woods was currently located in the West Hall. The conversation also briefly referenced a call from Stephen B. Bull, though the primary focus remained on facilitating communication between Cox and Woods.
President Nixon met with Stephen B. Bull to discuss the reorganization of White House staff and communication protocols following the recent departures of H. R. Haldeman and John Ehrlichman. Nixon established clear administrative boundaries, delegating domestic policy coordination to Kenneth R. Cole, Jr. and directing Bull and Rose Mary Woods to manage scheduling for personal friends and VIP contacts. The conversation also touched upon the necessity of monitoring public and VIP reaction to the President's recent Watergate speech.
President Nixon met briefly with an unidentified individual to coordinate minor scheduling adjustments. The discussion centered on managing the President's upcoming agenda, specifically regarding the arrival of West German Chancellor Willy Brandt and a meeting with personal secretary Rose Mary Woods. The brief exchange resulted in the implementation of a short delay to accommodate these priority appointments.
President Nixon and Rose Mary Woods discussed the management of his presidential schedule, emphasizing the need for stricter screening of appointments and visitor access to minimize distractions. The conversation further addressed the administration's reaction to Nixon's April 30 Watergate speech, with the two reviewing incoming phone calls and feedback from prominent supporters. Nixon expressed personal frustration regarding Vice President Spiro Agnew's conduct and discussed his reliance on Woods to organize incoming correspondence and messages during this period of political pressure.
President Nixon and his secretary, Rose Mary Woods, reviewed correspondence and reports concerning the public and political reaction to the President's April 30, 1973, televised address regarding the Watergate scandal. They discussed various supporters and critics, specifically noting concerns about Senator Charles Percy’s advocacy for a special prosecutor and the supportive messages received from family and political allies. The discussion served as an informal status update on the administration's political standing and the incoming volume of communications during the crisis.
President Nixon spoke with Marjorie P. Acker to arrange the delivery of pending messages and folders currently held by Rose Mary Woods to his office in the Executive Office Building. Nixon instructed Acker to drop off the materials without personal meetings, as he intended to use his limited midday break to rest. This brief interaction focused solely on the logistics of managing administrative paperwork while the President attempted to secure some downtime.
Rose Mary Woods called President Nixon to express her pride and provide positive feedback regarding his recent speech at the New Majority dinner. She reported that prominent guests, including Bill and Alice Marriott, were deeply moved by his address despite the mounting political pressure Nixon faced. The President dismissed concerns regarding rumors of resignation or impeachment circulating among Congressmen, attributing the negativity to the limitations of his legislative liaison staff.
President Nixon and his personal secretary, Rose Mary Woods, briefly coordinated their schedules during an encounter in the Old Executive Office Building. The dialogue primarily concerned Woods's availability and attendance at an upcoming reception. The interaction concluded with a mutual agreement to postpone or adjust their immediate plans to accommodate other obligations.
President Nixon initiates a brief telephone communication through the White House operator to request a call with his personal secretary, Rose Mary Woods. The conversation is strictly logistical, serving as an administrative bridge to facilitate direct contact between the President and his long-time aide. No substantive policy discussions or major decisions occur during this brief exchange.
President Nixon instructed his personal secretary, Rose Mary Woods, to relay a message of support to Maurice Stans and John Mitchell to avoid direct presidential contact that might create political exposure. He tasked Woods with assuring them of his confidence in their eventual vindication while specifically requesting that she also attempt to reach John and Martha Mitchell. This conversation highlights the President's efforts to maintain back-channel morale among key associates embroiled in the Watergate investigation without creating a traceable record of his involvement.