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Nixon Tapes on Roy L. Ash
15 conversations · frequently with Nixon, Bull, Butterfield, Ehrlichman
These are conversations about Roy L. Ash. For the 47 conversations Ash took part in, see Roy L. Ash’s page →
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President Nixon met with staff members Stephen Bull and Alexander Butterfield to discuss logistical arrangements and administrative details regarding his upcoming schedule. The conversation focused on the maintenance of the Oval Office, specifically addressing concerns about a window, and reviewed protocols for an upcoming document signing ceremony with Roy Ash. Additionally, the group clarified the prestige of an upcoming federal civilian service award presentation.
President Nixon and John Ehrlichman discuss the internal strategy for reorganizing the Department of Agriculture, emphasizing the need to secure support from Roy Ash and the Ash Council. Nixon instructs Ehrlichman to coordinate with Charls Walker to ensure the reorganization plan is presented as a necessary concession to achieve broader community development goals. They also agree to balance the public framing of the decision by providing credit to both Earl Butz and Clifford Hardin.
On October 19, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 10:50 am and 10:52 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 805-002 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and John V. Brennan met at Camp David to coordinate the President’s administrative schedule and the handling of sensitive correspondence. Nixon prioritized finalizing a letter intended for Henry Kissinger’s office, emphasizing that it must reach the history office before a 5:00 p.m. deadline. Following the completion of this document, the pair planned to facilitate a subsequent meeting with Roy L. Ash and Frederic V. Malek.
President Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met to coordinate scheduling for upcoming meetings with Congressional leadership regarding the 1973 budget and legislative initiatives. The discussion focused on finalizing the timing for bipartisan briefings and clarifying the involvement of Roy L. Ash and William E. Timmons. Nixon emphasized the need for caution and political strategy in handling these sensitive materials to ensure the information remained secure.
On January 26, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 8:27 am and 8:37 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 843-005 of the White House Tapes.
On March 9, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 9:26 am and 9:52 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 874-007 of the White House Tapes.
On May 1, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and White House operator talked on the telephone at 6:24 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 045-103 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon instructed Thomas Hart to adjust his official schedule to accommodate a meeting with David Packard. Nixon directed that Packard be slotted for a 9:00 a.m. appointment on Thursday, explicitly requesting that Stephen Bull reschedule existing commitments to allow for a 30- to 60-minute duration. The President confirmed he had already concluded his meeting with Roy Ash, clearing the way for the new appointment.
On May 12, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator talked on the telephone at Camp David at an unknown time between 10:49 am and 11:50 am. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 165-011 of the White House Tapes.
On May 12, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator talked on the telephone at Camp David at an unknown time between 11:56 am and 11:58 am. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 165-013 of the White House Tapes.
On May 16, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 10:23 am and 10:25 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 919-012 of the White House Tapes.
On May 29, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 3:36 pm and 4:03 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 929-016 of the White House Tapes.
On June 12, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 10:25 am and 10:30 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 937-010 of the White House Tapes.