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Nixon Tapes on Rose Mary Woods
636 conversations · page 7 of 7 · frequently with Nixon, Woods, Bull, Yates
President Nixon directs his personal secretary, Rose Mary Woods, to instruct Secret Service agent Jack Brennan to conduct an immediate, high-priority investigation into threats against the President. Nixon demands a 24-hour turnaround on a comprehensive report detailing historical threats, including prank correspondence and specific incidents dating back to the start of his administration. The objective of this directive is to gather concrete statistical data regarding security risks to bolster the President’s protective posture.
On May 17, 1973, 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 4:02 pm and 4:08 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 438-021 of the White House Tapes.
On May 17, 1973, Rose Mary Woods and President Richard M. Nixon talked on the telephone from 4:08 pm to 4:09 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 046-103 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull to finalize logistical details regarding his upcoming visit to Norfolk, Virginia, and his subsequent travel to Camp David. The discussion centered on coordinating transportation arrangements, including helicopter flight times and Secret Service protocols. Additionally, the President briefly touched upon matters concerning his personal secretary, Rose Mary Woods.
On May 22, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon, Rose Mary Woods, and Nellie L. Yates met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 8:44 am and 8:50 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 925-007 of the White House Tapes.
Rose Mary Woods coordinates office logistics with her staff, specifically requesting a delivery of drafting paper to facilitate potential typing work. She also arranges to reschedule an appointment with Patricia Reilly Hitt to accommodate these tasks. The discussion focuses on routine administrative management and scheduling adjustments within the White House office.
On May 22, 1973, 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 4:46 pm and 5:10 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 440-017 of the White House Tapes.
On May 22, 1973, 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 4:46 pm and 5:10 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 440-019 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with his personal secretary, Rose Mary Woods, to discuss the ongoing fallout from the Watergate scandal and manage public perception of his administration. They reviewed sensitive matters regarding fundraising efforts by Tom A. Pappas, the potential involvement of John W. Dean III, and the President's desire to clarify that no illicit discussions took place. The conversation also touched upon the President’s political standing, the impact of congressional inquiries, and the strategic importance of highlighting public support to counter the negative narrative surrounding the White House.
On May 23, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 11:12 am and 12:03 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 926-008 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon directs Stephen B. Bull to ensure Rose Mary Woods is included on an upcoming trip to Florida. Nixon expresses concern that Woods felt excluded from the invitation list and insists she participate because of potential work to be conducted during the visit. The President confirms he has updated the list to include her and notes his previous assumption that Alexander M. Haig, Jr. had already coordinated her attendance.
President Nixon met with Stephen B. Bull to coordinate his upcoming schedule and manage his professional engagements. They discussed the President's attendance at a Council of the Americas meeting, noting the involvement of William P. Rogers and Nelson Rockefeller, while Nixon expressed skepticism regarding the meeting's overall utility. Additionally, Nixon decided against a trip to Florida for the weekend and determined that Rose Mary Woods would not need to accompany Alexander Haig on his own planned travel.
On June 7, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 12:33 pm and 1:26 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 934-010 of the White House Tapes.
On June 7, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 6:27 pm and 6:29 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 934-016 of the White House Tapes.
On June 11, 1973, 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 3:03 pm and 3:05 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 444-012 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon, Rose Mary Woods, and an unidentified individual met briefly in the Oval Office to coordinate administrative logistics. The discussion focused on locating items within the President's briefcase and managing his immediate schedule. The participants concluded their brief interaction by confirming the placement of specific materials before departing the office.
On June 12, 1973, Stephen B. Bull and unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 10:00 am and 10:03 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 937-007 of the White House Tapes.
On June 12, 1973, Rose Mary Woods and unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 5:38 pm and 5:56 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 938-011 of the White House Tapes.
President Richard M. Nixon and White House operator talked on the telephone on an unknown date, sometime between 11:54 pm on June 12, 1973 and 12:02 am on June 13, 1973. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 040-057 of the White House Tapes.
On June 13, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 12:07 am and 12:09 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 040-059 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon directed his personal secretary, Rose Mary Woods, to finalize the guest list for an upcoming after-dinner event honoring Soviet General Secretary Leonid Brezhnev. The President requested that all administration officials with experience traveling to the USSR be included and specifically instructed that individuals who had already attended multiple White House events be excluded. Furthermore, Nixon expressed frustration with the current vetting process, ordering that future guest lists provided by Warren L. “Bill” Gulley be strictly managed to ensure a fresh rotation of attendees.
On June 13, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 12:12 am and 12:16 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 040-061 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon consulted his secretary, Rose Mary Woods, regarding the entertainment arrangements for an upcoming dinner with Soviet leader Leonid Brezhnev. The discussion focused on finalizing the lineup, specifically confirming the participation of the Johnny Mann Singers and Debbie Reynolds as preferred choices of Pat Nixon and Julie Nixon Eisenhower. The President also briefly considered the feasibility of including entertainer Danny Kaye, noting potential concerns regarding his reception by the Soviet delegation.
On June 13, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 10:49 pm and 10:53 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 040-098 of the White House Tapes.
On June 13, 1973, White House operator and President Richard M. Nixon talked on the telephone at 10:53 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 040-099 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and his secretary, Rose Mary Woods, met to discuss administrative arrangements for upcoming events and the President's public messaging. The conversation focused heavily on guest lists and logistics for the official visit of Soviet leader Leonid Brezhnev, as well as the strategy for the President's televised address regarding price control measures. Nixon provided guidance on maintaining a nonpartisan appearance for his events while tasking Woods with managing high-level invitations and coordinating schedules with various political figures.
President Nixon, Alexander Haig, and Anne Armstrong discuss the recruitment of William Scranton for a high-level position, emphasizing the importance of securing his agreement despite his wife's influence. They also finalize administrative announcements, including the appointment of Bryce Harlow and a change in title and salary for Rose Mary Woods. Haig confirms that Scranton is prepared to travel to Florida to finalize the arrangement, and the President requests a photograph with Harlow to coincide with the public announcement.
President Nixon calls First Lady Pat Nixon to invite her to a private dinner cruise on the presidential yacht, the Sequoia. They discuss the guest list, specifically mentioning the potential inclusion of Rose Mary Woods to celebrate her recent pay raise. The couple finalizes their departure plans, confirming they will leave within fifteen minutes.
President Nixon consulted with an unidentified staff member regarding the current whereabouts and contact details of his personal secretary, Rose Mary Woods. The discussion focused on coordinating dinner plans and confirming whether Woods had returned to her residence. The President directed the staffer to verify her status and facilitate a forthcoming telephone call.
President Nixon calls Rose Mary Woods to coordinate her arrival for a planned evening excursion on the presidential yacht, the Sequoia. The two discuss her ongoing beauty shop appointment and finalize travel logistics to ensure she meets the President and First Lady on the White House south grounds. Nixon instructs Woods to join their party directly rather than traveling separately, confirming a brief wait for her arrival.
President Nixon consulted with his personal secretary, Rose Mary Woods, to coordinate her attendance on a brief excursion aboard the presidential yacht, the Sequoia. After confirming Woods' current availability, Nixon instructed her to meet him at the South Grounds within twenty minutes to facilitate transportation together. The brief exchange focused primarily on scheduling logistics and travel arrangements for the outing.
President Nixon consulted his daughter, Tricia Nixon Cox, regarding appropriate reciprocal gifts for Viktoria Brezhnev and her family following the US-USSR summit. The President suggested obtaining high-quality watches from a New York City craftsman, noting that Rose Mary Woods could facilitate the request. He tasked Tricia with coordinating with her mother and sister, Julie, to finalize the selection of gifts.
President Nixon and Rose Mary Woods discussed the ongoing fallout from the Watergate scandal, specifically focusing on the recent Ervin Committee hearings and the testimony of John N. Mitchell. They reviewed the aggressive questioning tactics employed by Senator Lowell Weicker and compared them to the treatment of John Dean, while also discussing the President's public support and his reception during a recent trip to Kansas City. Woods reassured the President by sharing reports of positive correspondence and telephone calls from supporters, reinforcing a narrative of loyalty and resilience amidst the political pressure.
On July 12, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 8:33 pm and 8:44 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 041-069 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon calls his personal secretary, Rose Mary Woods, to personally inform her of his diagnosis of viral pneumonia and his impending week-long hospitalization at Bethesda. The two discuss his frustration regarding forced rest and the President's instructions to Press Secretary Ronald Ziegler concerning the public announcement of his condition. Nixon expresses cynical amusement at the prospect of the White House press corps applauding the news of his illness.