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Nixon Tapes on Scheduling
1,155 conversations · page 12 of 12 · frequently with Nixon, Bull, Haig, Buzhardt
President Nixon instructed his aide, Stephen B. Bull, to revise the arrangements for an upcoming meeting with a delegation of journalists from the People's Republic of China. Nixon explicitly rejected a planned question-and-answer session in the Cabinet Room, favoring a brief, structured event in the Oval Office instead. The President directed that the visit be limited to a welcoming statement, a photo opportunity, and a quick departure to avoid informal dialogue or media scrutiny. He also requested that his barber appointment be scheduled for 3:30 pm.
President Nixon prepares for a meeting with General Higgins, who is en route from the State Department, to discuss scheduling matters involving Alexander M. Haig, Jr. The President indicates that the administration is awaiting a collective response from a committee. This brief coordination underscores the internal logistical planning occurring within the executive branch during this period.
President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman briefly coordinate a potential outreach or follow-up with Hobart “Hobe” Lewis. Haldeman notes that Lewis is unavailable until the following evening, leading the President to suggest that Lewis contact him directly by telephone once he returns. No further immediate actions were required beyond this scheduling arrangement.
President Nixon contacted the Camp David operator to request a return call from Press Secretary Ronald L. Ziegler. The operator informed the President that Ziegler was currently in a meeting with General Alexander M. Haig, Jr. Nixon directed the operator to notify Ziegler’s secretary so that the Press Secretary could contact him immediately upon the conclusion of that meeting.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to coordinate a phone call with his close friend, Charles G. “Bebe” Rebozo. The operator informed the President that Rebozo was currently in transit to Florida, prompting Nixon to request that Rebozo contact him upon his arrival. The brief exchange served purely as a scheduling coordination between the President and his associate.
President Nixon and Stephen B. Bull discuss the procurement and review of specific administrative materials and audio recordings. Nixon emphasizes his preference for receiving these documents in bulk to expedite the review process and tasks Bull with coordinating their delivery. Additionally, the pair updates the President's schedule, rescheduling an economic meeting and adding a meeting with Siemens to the following day's itinerary.
President Nixon and his aide Stephen B. Bull convened in the Old Executive Office Building to review and organize administrative documentation. The discussion focused on managing records and scheduling logistics, specifically referencing the timeline of earlier meetings involving John Dean and other staff members. Bull was tasked with handling these organizational matters and preparing the necessary materials as requested by the President.
President Nixon and Henry Kissinger met to coordinate their upcoming schedules and confirm logistical arrangements for an engagement the following day. The brief exchange focused on finalizing the timing of their future meetings to ensure they had sufficient time to discuss ongoing policy matters. No major policy decisions were reached, as the conversation served primarily as an administrative touchpoint between the President and his National Security Advisor.
President Nixon instructed the White House operator to facilitate a telephone call with Charles W. Colson. The President specified that he did not wish to speak with Colson if he was in a public setting such as a restaurant lunch. The conversation concluded with the operator confirming the directive to have Colson return the President's call.
President Nixon directs the White House operator to contact J. Fred Buzhardt, Jr., requesting his presence at the Oval Office. The brief communication serves as a scheduling directive to facilitate a formal meeting between the President and his White House counsel. This interaction reflects the administrative process Nixon utilized to coordinate legal consultations regarding ongoing White House matters.
President Nixon consulted with an unidentified individual regarding the scheduling and readiness of an upcoming presidential address. The participants evaluated the risks of proceeding prematurely versus delaying the speech to ensure it was properly prepared. They ultimately determined that a short delay was preferable to appearing ill-prepared, leading to the postponement of the program.
President Nixon consulted with a White House operator to facilitate a telephone call to Charles W. Colson. The discussion focused on coordinating the respective schedules of the President and Colson to ensure the connection could be completed. The conversation remained brief and procedural, centering on the logistics of reaching Colson.
President Nixon and Alexander Haig briefly discuss the possibility of scheduling an evening meeting to review certain reading materials. The conversation remains ambiguous regarding the specific documents in question and ultimately concludes without a firm commitment or definitive action. The exchange serves as a preliminary coordination effort to assess the President's availability for a follow-up briefing.
President Nixon and White House counsel J. Fred Buzhardt, Jr. engaged in a brief exchange to confirm the scheduling of an upcoming afternoon meeting. The conversation served primarily as a logistical check to ensure the President was aware of the pending appointment with an unidentified individual. No substantive policy discussions or significant decisions were reached during this short interaction.
President Nixon requested that the White House operator connect him with Stephen B. Bull, a personal aide who frequently managed the President's scheduling and logistics. The brief exchange served purely administrative purposes to facilitate direct communication with a key staff member. No policy matters or substantive political discussions took place during this brief connection request.
President Nixon instructed his aide, Stephen B. Bull, to facilitate a meeting with a person identified as Kate immediately following her current conversation. Nixon emphasized his desire to speak with her promptly while expressing caution about avoiding an interruption to her ongoing discussion. The brief exchange served to coordinate the President's personal schedule regarding this upcoming engagement.
President Nixon and Alexander M. Haig, Jr. coordinated their schedules for a meeting occurring the following day. Due to the President's commitment to a cabinet meeting at 10:00 a.m., they agreed to shift their planned appointment to 11:30 a.m. This brief exchange served solely to finalize the logistics for their upcoming private session.
President Nixon initiated a brief contact with J. Fred Buzhardt, Jr. to coordinate a follow-up meeting. Nixon requested that Buzhardt come to his office in the Old Executive Office Building to discuss ongoing legal or administrative matters. The conversation served primarily as an administrative bridge to facilitate a more substantive, private discussion between the two men.
President Nixon met with his personal aide, Stephen B. Bull, to discuss administrative logistics and upcoming scheduling matters. The conversation primarily focused on Rose Mary Woods's itinerary regarding a trip to Florida and the transport of materials related to the administration's economic program. No major policy decisions were reached, as the discussion remained centered on coordinating personal travel arrangements and the handling of a suitcase.
President Nixon consulted with the White House operator to facilitate a communication bridge with Mr. Bowles. The brief exchange focused on coordinating a return call to the President once Bowles became available. No substantive policy matters were addressed, as the interaction served solely as a logistical administrative task.
President Nixon consulted with a White House operator regarding logistical arrangements for an upcoming meeting. The brief exchange focused on excusing the operator from attendance at the scheduled event. The President confirmed the operator's flexibility to decline participation in the meeting.
President Nixon and H.R. Haldeman coordinate an upcoming meeting to discuss scheduling matters, specifically referencing the President's travel to Florida for a commencement speech. The two agree to meet in the Lincoln Sitting Room later that evening. The brief exchange concludes with the President instructing Haldeman to take his time arriving at the White House.
President Nixon instructed the White House operator to monitor the availability of an individual named Bazaar. He requested to be kept informed of this person's status, specifically whether they were currently at lunch or otherwise occupied. The conversation served as a brief administrative directive regarding call placement and staff availability.
President Nixon instructed the White House operator to place a telephone call to evangelist Billy Graham in Los Angeles. He specified that the operator should avoid interrupting Graham if he was currently attending a dinner or other engagement. The President ultimately decided to postpone the conversation until the following day should Graham be unavailable.
President Nixon attempted to initiate a telephone call to Reverend Billy Graham, who was reportedly staying at a hotel in Los Angeles. The White House operator informed the President that Graham could not be reached at his room, leading to a decision to postpone the outreach until the following day. No further substantive matters were discussed during this brief administrative exchange.
President Nixon and White House counsel J. Fred Buzhardt, Jr. coordinate a meeting to review ongoing legal materials. The participants discuss scheduling an hour-long session to process documentation, with the President prioritizing a thorough review over immediate speed. No specific policy decisions were finalized, but the exchange highlights the logistical planning required to manage sensitive White House records.
Alexander M. Haig, Jr. and President Nixon discuss the timing of a forthcoming public announcement, ultimately deciding to schedule it for Saturday. The brief exchange confirms coordination regarding the release strategy for an unspecified story or policy initiative. Haig expresses readiness to manage the logistics and communications surrounding the project as instructed by the President.
President Nixon instructs the White House operator to summon Press Secretary Ronald L. Ziegler to his office. The brief exchange serves as a direct directive to facilitate an immediate meeting between the President and his top spokesperson. No further policy or strategic details are discussed during this administrative call.
President Nixon requests that the White House operator locate and summon a man named Mr. Taylor to his office in the Old Executive Office Building. The brief interaction serves as a directive to facilitate an immediate in-person meeting. No further substantive policy or political discussions occur during this short exchange.
President Nixon instructed Stephen B. Bull to monitor the status of a Congressional session and notify him immediately once it was ready for his attendance. The President expressed a strong desire to avoid any unnecessary waiting or idle time upon arrival. This brief exchange served as a coordination effort to ensure the President's schedule remained efficient regarding his planned appearance.
President Nixon and Stephen B. Bull briefly coordinate the President's schedule for an upcoming evening engagement. Nixon expresses his intent to deliver a prepared statement and depart quickly due to the late hour. This interaction serves as a logistical adjustment to ensure the President's attendance at the meeting remains concise.
President Nixon instructed the White House operator to place a follow-up telephone call to Reverend Billy Graham. The President expressed a desire to reach Graham but explicitly requested that the operator avoid disturbing him if he were out to dinner. This brief exchange served as an administrative directive to re-establish contact after a previous unsuccessful attempt.
President Nixon met with Stephen B. Bull to discuss administrative logistics and coordinate communication with former Chief of Staff H.R. Haldeman. The President also addressed his upcoming schedule, specifically regarding a meeting with Alexander M. Haig, Jr. Additionally, the conversation included brief personal arrangements concerning a food order.
President Nixon consulted with Alexander M. Haig, Jr. regarding schedules before speaking with Reader’s Digest editor Hobart D. Lewis. Lewis requested a private meeting with the President to discuss an undisclosed matter of concern that he had previously touched upon with H. R. Haldeman. Due to the President’s travel schedule to Illinois and Florida, coupled with the upcoming summit with Leonid Brezhnev, the parties agreed to defer the meeting until after the conclusion of the Brezhnev visit.
Ronald L. Ziegler and President Nixon coordinate a meeting regarding the timing and location of a scheduled press briefing. The President directs Ziegler to meet him at the Executive Office Building to discuss the matter further. This brief exchange serves to finalize the logistics for the upcoming press engagement.
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 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 initiates a brief telephone exchange with the White House operator to inquire about the progress of a requested meeting. He specifically directs the operator to facilitate contact with Press Secretary Ronald L. Ziegler. The conversation serves as a routine administrative request to coordinate executive staff communication.
President Nixon initiates a brief telephone exchange with the White House operator to coordinate a meeting. The President requests the presence of J. Fred Buzhardt, Jr., his legal counsel, for an immediate consultation. This directive reflects the ongoing administrative efforts to manage legal affairs during the period of the Watergate investigations.
President Nixon initiates a brief request for the White House operator to connect him with an individual named Mr. Rebosa. This conversation serves as a procedural exchange to facilitate a specific outgoing telephone call. No further substantive policy or political discussions occur during this brief interaction.
President Nixon directs the White House operator to contact Press Secretary Ronald L. Ziegler. The President requests that Ziegler report to his office in the Executive Office Building for a meeting. No further substantive matters are addressed during this brief administrative call.
President Nixon instructed the White House operator to notify him if a specific individual arrived or became available. This brief interaction served as a coordination effort to ensure the President was promptly alerted regarding the status of a pending contact. No other policy matters or substantive political issues were addressed during this short exchange.
President Nixon and the Camp David operator discuss an incoming communication attempt from National Security Advisor Henry Kissinger. Upon being informed that Kissinger is currently occupied on another line, Nixon authorizes the operator to have Kissinger return the call at a later time. The brief exchange serves primarily as a logistical coordination to facilitate an impending discussion between the President and his advisor.
Henry Kissinger contacts Senator J. William Fulbright to request the rescheduling of a planned 5:00 p.m. meeting with the Senate Foreign Relations Committee to the following morning. Kissinger explains that postponing the session would allow him to provide a more comprehensive briefing once ongoing negotiations conclude. Fulbright agrees to consult his staff, specifically Carl Marcy, to determine if the committee members can be notified and rescheduled on such short notice. They agree that if rescheduling proves impossible, Kissinger will proceed with the original afternoon meeting as planned.
President Nixon and his daughter, Julie Nixon Eisenhower, held a brief informal meeting to discuss a recent interaction with White House Scholars. The conversation touched upon the positive reception of the administration among students and addressed logistical concerns regarding event scheduling and personnel arrangements. The discussion concluded with a brief exchange confirming their plans to see each other later that evening.
President Nixon initiates a brief telephone call to summon J. Fred Buzhardt, Jr. to the Oval Office for an immediate meeting. The discussion is strictly logistical, serving to confirm Buzhardt's location and request his presence for a follow-up consultation. No specific policy or legal matters are addressed during this brief exchange, as the conversation functions solely as a scheduling maneuver.
President Nixon attempted to initiate a telephone call to Speaker of the House Carl Albert to discuss unspecified business. Upon learning that Albert was unavailable due to personal matters and could not be immediately reached, Nixon directed the White House operator to have the Speaker return the call upon his arrival. No further action or substantive policy discussion occurred during this brief administrative exchange.
President Nixon initiates a call to the White House operator to request an immediate meeting with Henry Kissinger. The President directs the operator to have Kissinger brought directly to the Oval Office. No other topics are addressed during this brief logistical exchange.
President Nixon held a brief, unscheduled morning meeting with an unidentified individual, facilitated by Press Secretary Ronald L. Ziegler. The encounter lasted less than a minute and concluded immediately upon the guest's departure from the Oval Office. Due to the lack of substantive transcript content, no specific policy topics or executive decisions were recorded during this interaction.
President Nixon met with an unidentified individual to discuss scheduling matters, specifically regarding the availability of his daughter, Julie Nixon Eisenhower. The conversation also touched upon the status of Manolo Sanchez and a brief, ambiguous inquiry by the President concerning an unidentified man's identity. No major policy decisions resulted from this brief exchange.
President Nixon met with his personal aide, Manolo Sanchez, to coordinate the schedule of Julie Eisenhower. The discussion centered on confirming her arrival time at a residence and ensuring she would be available for dinner at the White House. Nixon instructed Sanchez to monitor her movements and utilize Secret Service agents to receive updates on her status.
President Nixon met with his aide, Stephen B. Bull, to review administrative scheduling matters, including the availability of Alexander M. Haig, Jr. The primary objective involved coordinating invitations for an upcoming meeting with Secretary of Labor Peter J. Brennan. Nixon instructed Bull to relay a message to a secretary regarding a personal acquaintance from Long Island, ensuring that the appropriate follow-through was acknowledged despite an initial lapse in memory.
President Nixon met briefly with an unidentified male visitor in the Oval Office to address administrative availability. The individual had been referred to the President by aide Stephen B. Bull. The meeting concluded quickly without any substantive policy discussion or significant decision-making as the visitor departed almost immediately.
This brief interaction features unknown participants discussing the timing of an outgoing telephone call to an unnamed individual. The participants inquire about the readiness of the recipient for the contact, though the conversation concludes without identifying the target or the purpose of the intended communication. No substantive policy matters or decisions were recorded during this three-minute exchange.
Julie Nixon Eisenhower contacted the White House operator to coordinate communication with her sister, Tricia Nixon Cox, who was attending a ball game. The participants discussed Tricia's expected return time of 10:00 p.m. and determined that the most efficient way to relay a message was to speak directly with her United States Secret Service agent.