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Nixon Tapes on Thomas H. Moorer
30 conversations · frequently with Nixon, Kissinger, Moorer, Butterfield
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President Nixon and Alexander P. Butterfield met to coordinate the President's upcoming schedule and administrative engagements. The discussion focused on securing time for meetings with Admiral Thomas H. Moorer and National Security Advisor Henry A. Kissinger. This brief exchange served to finalize the logistical arrangements for these high-level national security consultations.
On March 12, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator met in the Oval Office of the White House at 8:15 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 467-001 of the White House Tapes.
On March 12, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 8:15 am and 8:18 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 467-003 of the White House Tapes.
On March 16, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 8:53 am and 8:57 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 468-002 of the White House Tapes.
On March 17, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 9:01 am and 9:10 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 467-013 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Secretary of Defense Melvin Laird exchanged Christmas greetings and transitioned into a discussion regarding an ongoing internal military scandal. Nixon emphasized the need to shield the military establishment from reputational damage, characterizing the personnel involved as victims of a flawed system rather than malicious actors. Both agreed that the White House should distance itself from the matter, deferring to Attorney General John Mitchell to handle the situation while ensuring the continued support of leadership figures like Admiral Thomas Moorer.
On December 26, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 11:52 am and 12:12 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 017-101 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Admiral Thomas H. Moorer engaged in a brief, informal exchange following the Christmas holiday. The conversation focused primarily on their mutual appreciation for a recent professional football game. No official policy decisions or strategic military matters were discussed during this interaction.
President Nixon and Henry Kissinger discussed the military response to a recent North Vietnamese attack on a U.S. gunship over Laos. The two evaluated whether to justify a retaliatory strike against enemy surface-to-air missile sites under the doctrine of protective reaction. Nixon directed Kissinger to maintain pressure on Admiral Thomas Moorer to prepare for a potential strike once weather conditions improved and the nature of the North Vietnamese offensive became clearer.
President Nixon held a brief morning meeting in the Oval Office with an unidentified woman before transitioning to discussions with Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Thomas H. Moorer and Deputy Secretary of State Kenneth Rush. Henry Kissinger was also involved in the deliberations during this session. Although the specific substance of the dialogue remains unrecorded, the participants focused on high-level foreign policy and national security matters.
President Nixon and Henry Kissinger discuss intensifying U.S. naval involvement in the Vietnam War to counter North Vietnamese military advances. Nixon authorizes an immediate increase in naval bombardment, ordering Kissinger to coordinate with Admiral Thomas H. Moorer to deploy all available cruisers, destroyers, and additional aircraft carriers to the region. The primary objective is to maximize firepower, including the precise shelling of coastal areas, to effectively disrupt enemy operations and signal American resolve.
On April 4, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 9:08 am and 9:24 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 022-072 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Stephen B. Bull briefly coordinate the President's daily schedule and logistical arrangements for upcoming meetings. The discussion focuses on managing time constraints for appointments, including a meeting with Robert S. Ingersoll and the whereabouts of Admiral Thomas H. Moorer. Additionally, the pair touches upon the scheduling of a photo session involving Julie Nixon Eisenhower.
On April 5, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 9:16 am and 9:27 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 022-079 of the White House Tapes.
On April 17, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 12:06 pm and 12:15 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 709-017 of the White House Tapes.
On April 26, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 2:07 pm and 2:08 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 023-082 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon dictates a memorandum for the file to summarize recent events and internal administrative considerations. He reviews a dinner involving John B. Connally, discusses the involvement of entertainers like Bob Hope in Vietnam, and touches upon military matters including drug use and dishonorable discharges. Additionally, the President briefly reflects on the activities of defense officials Melvin R. Laird and Thomas H. Moorer regarding the escalation of the Vietnam War.
On May 4, 1972, Henry A. Kissinger and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 3:04 pm and 3:44 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 023-153 of the White House Tapes.
Henry Kissinger contacts the White House operator to secure an urgent return call from Admiral Thomas H. Moorer. The request follows a period of coordination between Kissinger and President Nixon regarding ongoing military or diplomatic affairs. Kissinger emphasizes the urgency of the communication, tasking the operator to ensure the Admiral reaches him immediately after attending a swearing-in ceremony.
Henry Kissinger contacts Admiral Thomas H. Moorer to coordinate a high-priority, clandestine meeting with President Nixon. Kissinger instructs Moorer to expedite the departure of a visiting Taiwanese admiral to ensure immediate availability for the President. The conversation emphasizes strict operational security, specifically warning Moorer not to disclose his movements to anyone.
On May 4, 1972, Henry A. Kissinger and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 3:55 pm and 5:15 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 023-160 of the White House Tapes.
On May 4, 1972, Henry A. Kissinger and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 3:55 pm and 5:15 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 023-161 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon consulted with an unidentified individual regarding his upcoming televised address concerning the Vietnam War. The discussion focused on coordinating the logistics for a subsequent Cabinet meeting and confirming the appearance of Admiral Thomas H. Moorer. The participants finalized arrangements for these events before the President’s scheduled departure.
President Nixon consulted with an unknown advisor regarding the coordination of upcoming announcements and the necessity of maintaining a unified front among his administration officials. The discussion touched upon the roles of Secretary of State William P. Rogers, Secretary of Defense Melvin Laird, and Admiral Thomas H. Moorer in the context of ongoing Vietnam peace negotiations. Nixon emphasized the importance of Rogers' public presence while strategizing how best to manage the dissemination of policy information to the press.
On May 9, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 11:53 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 024-049 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Admiral Thomas Moorer discussed the implementation of the naval blockade and intensified bombing campaign against North Vietnam. Nixon emphasized the necessity of focusing on primary military targets like rail lines and power plants rather than secondary objectives. Moorer reported on a successful and supportive two-hour meeting with Senator John C. Stennis and the Senate Armed Services Committee regarding the operation.
On May 19, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 10:51 am and 11:16 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 024-157 of the White House Tapes.
On December 30, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator talked on the telephone at Camp David at 12:29 pm. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 158-050 of the White House Tapes.
On February 15, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 11:12 am and 11:14 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 043-087 of the White House Tapes.
Admiral Thomas H. Moorer called President Nixon to express support following the President's televised address regarding the Watergate scandal. The two discussed the appointment of Elliot Richardson as the new Attorney General and the subsequent vacancy within the Department of Defense. Nixon signaled his intention to recruit a successor from California to fill the leadership gap created by Richardson's move.