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Nixon Tapes on Schedule management

16 conversations · frequently with Nixon, Bull, Woods, Haldeman

May 10, 1971 · Nixon & Woods

President Nixon and his personal secretary, Rose Mary Woods, held a brief telephonic discussion regarding the administrative schedule. The primary focus of the call was to coordinate arrangements concerning Marjorie P. Acker. No significant policy decisions were recorded during this brief exchange.

June 7, 1971 · Nixon & Bull

President Nixon instructed his aide, Stephen B. Bull, to notify Henry Kissinger and Peter G. Peterson that he would be slightly delayed for an upcoming meeting. The President requested that Bull manage his schedule while he addressed a few pending telephone calls. This brief interaction served to reorganize the President's immediate agenda and handle administrative logistics regarding his appointments.

June 9, 1971 · Nixon & Woods

President Nixon and his personal secretary, Rose Mary Woods, briefly coordinated their schedules regarding the viewing of official gifts. Nixon requested that Woods ask an individual named O'Ryla to assist elsewhere, while Woods conveyed a request from Krisha for the President to inspect the gifts. The two briefly confirmed the timing of the appointment for later that evening.

September 12, 1971 · Nixon & Woods

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.

September 12, 1971 · Nixon

President Nixon instructed the White House operator to hold all incoming telephone calls until 11:30. This brief administrative communication served to clear the President's schedule for a period of uninterrupted work. No further topics were addressed during the brief exchange.

December 10, 1971 · Nixon & Woods

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.

March 6, 1972 · Nixon & Bull

President Nixon consulted with his aide, Stephen B. Bull, regarding the current location and availability of John D. Ehrlichman. The brief exchange focused on locating Ehrlichman for an unscheduled meeting. Bull departed shortly thereafter to facilitate the interaction between the President and his domestic policy advisor.

June 24, 1972 · Nixon & Campbell

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.

July 23, 1972 · Nixon, Haldeman & Kissinger

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.

July 24, 1972 · Nixon & Kissinger

President Nixon and Henry Kissinger briefly coordinated Kissinger's upcoming schedule regarding meetings with Secretary of Defense Melvin Laird and Admiral Thomas Moorer. The President instructed Kissinger to postpone his discussions with Laird until later in the year when his workload permitted. This short exchange served primarily to manage the National Security Advisor's executive calendar amid ongoing administrative priorities.

December 18, 1972 · Nixon & Haldeman

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.

March 6, 1973 · Nixon & Bull

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.

March 9, 1973 · Nixon & Bull

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.

March 12, 1973 · Nixon & Bull

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.

May 22, 1973 · Nixon & Bull

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.

June 11, 1973 · Nixon & Woods

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.