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Nixon Tapes on Schedule management
15 conversations · frequently with Nixon, Bull, Woods, Haldeman
When Schedule management comes up
Related topics: White House operationsRose Mary WoodsHenry KissingerWhite House logisticsWhite House administrationJulie Nixon EisenhowerCamp DavidWilliam P. RogersWhite House protocolTravel planningSupreme CourtRonald ReaganPrisoners of WarPress relations
On June 7, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building from 2:49 pm to 2:50 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 255-017 of the White House Tapes.
On June 9, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Rose Mary Woods met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building from 5:18 pm to 5:19 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 255-041 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and his personal secretary, Rose Mary Woods, discuss the status of an unnamed individual recovering in the hospital and coordinate viewing plans for an upcoming ABC television special. The President directs Woods to ensure his daughters, Trisha and Julie, are informed about the program and requests that Mark assist in reaching out to Julie. The conversation reflects administrative management of the family's personal schedule and social correspondence.
On September 12, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 5:53 pm and 9:23 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 008-104 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and his personal secretary, Rose Mary Woods, coordinated logistical details for the President's upcoming schedule and personal social arrangements. They discussed the handling of correspondence and an appointment regarding Cornelius V. “Sonny” Whitney, as well as the timing for a visit to Camp David. Additionally, the pair planned logistics for a theater outing involving Julie Nixon Eisenhower, specifically debating the timing of dinner and pre-theater preparations to ensure a smooth schedule.
On March 6, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House from 12:28 pm to 12:31 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 677-009 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon consulted with Craig S. Campbell regarding the logistical feasibility and travel time associated with an upcoming trip. The brief exchange focused on evaluating the difficulties of navigating a specific, unspecified area to determine if the travel demands were efficient. No definitive policy decisions were reached, as the conversation served primarily as a logistical inquiry to assist the President in managing his schedule.
President Nixon dictates a memorandum to H. R. Haldeman and Henry Kissinger regarding follow-up actions from his recent discussion with Ronald Reagan, including potential adjustments to U.S. policy on Irish Airlines. The President also outlines strategic objectives for upcoming meetings with foreign leaders, specifically emphasizing the need for a unified Western stance on nuclear defense and European security ahead of negotiations with the Soviet Union. To manage his schedule, Nixon directs staff to limit foreign minister meetings, suggesting that his engagement with Sir Alec Douglas-Home be handled via a casual breakfast or a private trip on the presidential yacht, Sequoia.
On July 24, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Henry A. Kissinger met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 12:08 pm and 12:19 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 350-006 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and H.R. Haldeman discuss administrative logistics, including scheduling upcoming meetings with officials such as Richard G. Kleindienst and William D. Ruckelshaus. The conversation covers the management of Camp David, the use of the retreat by cabinet members for social engagements, and the ongoing challenge of curbing media leaks regarding second-term appointments. Additionally, they touch upon managing press relations and the strategic handling of information provided to reporters.
President Nixon and aide Stephen B. Bull coordinate the President's upcoming schedule, focusing on political maneuvering and high-level meetings. The discussion addresses Nelson Rockefeller’s objections regarding George H. W. Bush’s potential involvement in New York politics and the logistics of a planned meeting with Rockefeller. They also finalize timing for a session with George P. Shultz, a VFW engagement, and other administrative preparations for the President’s evening commitments.
President Nixon and Stephen B. Bull coordinated scheduling logistics for an upcoming meeting with Secretary of State William P. Rogers, with Henry Kissinger also under consideration. The discussion focused on finalizing a time slot between 2:00 and 2:30 PM, while briefly touching upon golf arrangements and potential delays concerning the Cost of Living Council. Bull was tasked with confirming the logistics to ensure the meeting proceeded as planned.
President Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull to review his daily schedule and manage routine administrative tasks, including signing disaster assistance documents for Texas. The two discussed a scheduled telephone call from Julie Nixon Eisenhower and logistics regarding the President’s upcoming meetings with returning Prisoners of War. No major policy shifts occurred, as the session focused primarily on managing the President's public engagements and correspondence.
President Nixon and Stephen B. Bull meet briefly to discuss scheduling logistics and security concerns regarding an upcoming appearance. Nixon explicitly instructs Bull to cancel a planned flight for the following day. The conversation reflects the President's desire to maintain a controlled schedule and formal decorum in his interactions with the White House and the Supreme Court.
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.