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Nixon Tapes on Thomas H. Moorer
31 conversations · frequently with Nixon, Kissinger, Moorer, Bull
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.
President Nixon initiates a phone call through the White House operator to reach Admiral Thomas H. Moorer, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. This brief interaction serves as the administrative bridge to facilitate a direct communication between the President and his top military advisor. No further substantive discussion occurs during this operator-assisted exchange.
President Nixon consulted with the White House operator to facilitate secure telephone communications with high-ranking military officials. After attempting to reach Admiral Thomas H. Moorer and General John W. Vogt, Jr., the President directed the operator to connect him instead with General Boda. The brief exchange focused exclusively on establishing these specific military lines of communication.
President Nixon consulted with the White House operator to facilitate a telephonic connection with Admiral Thomas H. Moorer, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. The interaction was brief and served solely as an administrative coordination to reach the military leader. No substantive policy matters or further developments were captured in this exchange.
President Nixon consulted with the White House operator to facilitate a telephone connection with Admiral Thomas H. Moorer, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. This brief interaction served as the administrative precursor to an urgent discussion regarding military or national security matters involving the Admiral. No further details of the substance of the conversation were recorded beyond the successful initiation of the call.
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.
President Nixon initiates a brief request for the White House operator to connect him with Admiral Thomas H. Moorer, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. This administrative interaction serves as a precursor to a formal consultation between the President and the nation's top military official. No substantive policy discussions occur during this brief call-placement sequence.
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.
President Nixon directs the White House operator to immediately interrupt an ongoing meeting to connect him with Admiral Thomas H. Moorer. The urgency of the request underscores a priority communication regarding military or strategic matters. The operator acknowledges the command and proceeds to facilitate the urgent connection.
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.
President Nixon initiates a brief telephone call through the White House operator to contact Admiral Thomas H. Moorer, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. The primary purpose of the communication is to establish a direct line to the Admiral for official consultation. No further substantive discussion occurs during this short segment, as the operator processes the request.
President Nixon consulted with unidentified staff regarding the current locations and status of Henry Kissinger, Admiral Thomas H. Moorer, and Kenneth Rush. The dialogue focused on confirming logistical details and departures related to high-level diplomatic or military coordination. The discussion served as a brief administrative check-in to verify the whereabouts of key officials involved in sensitive governmental operations.
President Nixon directs the White House operator to place a telephone call to Admiral Thomas H. Moorer, then serving as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. The brief interaction serves as a routine administrative request to facilitate communication between the President and military leadership. No further substantive discussion occurs during this exchange.
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.
Henry Kissinger contacts the White House operator to facilitate an urgent communication with Admiral Thomas H. Moorer, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. This administrative call serves as the necessary step to bridge a secure line for high-level military consultations. The primary action item is the immediate placement of the call to the Admiral to address time-sensitive defense or strategic matters.
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.
Henry A. Kissinger requested that the White House operator connect him with Admiral Thomas H. Moorer, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. This administrative coordination served as a precursor to a substantive discussion between the two officials. The conversation was limited to the initiation of this secure communication channel.
Henry Kissinger received a status update from the White House operator regarding the transit of Admiral Thomas H. Moorer. The call served to coordinate the logistics of the Admiral's arrival at the White House for a scheduled meeting. This brief exchange ensured that Kissinger was informed of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff's proximity to the complex.
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.
President Nixon instructed the White House operator to place calls to Admiral Thomas H. Moorer and Deputy Secretary of State Kenneth Rush. He explicitly directed the operator to reach them only if they were available, stipulating that they should not be pulled out of ongoing meetings. This brief interaction served as a logistical coordination effort to facilitate high-level consultations regarding ongoing policy matters.
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.
President Nixon consulted with the White House operator to facilitate a telephone connection with Admiral Thomas H. Moorer, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. The brief administrative exchange touched upon scheduling logistics regarding George Shultz's transition into a new role and the associated timeline for completing relevant tasks. The conversation served primarily as a logistical step to coordinate high-level communication between the President and military leadership.
President Nixon contacted the Camp David operator to facilitate a telephone connection with Admiral Thomas H. Moorer, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. This administrative interaction served to initiate a formal line of communication between the President and his senior military advisor during a period of high-level strategic decision-making. No substantive policy discussions occurred during this brief exchange, as its sole purpose was to place the requested call.
President Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met to review and finalize the President’s daily schedule. The discussion focused on coordinating upcoming appointments, specifically regarding meetings with Edward L. Morgan and Admiral Thomas H. Moorer. A key outcome of the consultation was the confirmation of General Brent G. Scowcroft’s attendance at the Moorer meeting and the planning for related announcements.
President Nixon instructed the White House operator to place an urgent call to either Secretary of Defense Elliot L. Richardson or Admiral Thomas H. Moorer. This outreach served as a direct request for consultation with key national security and defense leadership. The operator acknowledged the directive to secure one of the two officials immediately.
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.