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Nixon Tapes on Travel planning
20 conversations · frequently with Nixon, Bull, Butterfield, Eisenhower
President Nixon and personal secretary Rose Mary Woods briefly coordinate logistical arrangements for an upcoming departure. The discussion focuses on scheduling travel plans and ensuring specific transport requirements are met. The exchange concludes with a general confirmation that the necessary preparations are being finalized to ensure a timely departure.
President Nixon, Rose Mary Woods, and Alexander P. Butterfield met to coordinate the President's upcoming travel and social schedule while managing personal frustrations regarding certain acquaintances, specifically Jack and Helene Drown. The discussion focused on changing travel plans to avoid the Drowns, balancing the President’s need for privacy with First Lady Pat Nixon's social obligations, and addressing media criticism regarding the President’s workload. Nixon and Woods also briefly touched upon White House gift policies and past administrative practices.
President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman discussed the health and professional schedule of Rose Mary Woods, focusing on the need for her to take a legitimate vacation to recover from ongoing fatigue. The President expressed concerns regarding the optics of her repeated absences and emphasized that she must be in peak condition for upcoming travel commitments. Haldeman was tasked with coordinating a plan to ensure she steps away to rest before the administration's demanding schedule resumes.
President Richard Nixon met with his brother, F. Donald Nixon, to discuss personal matters, including family updates and upcoming travel arrangements. The two reviewed potential employment opportunities for associates in the Pacific Northwest and touched upon the President's scheduled appearance at a charity event for Bob Hope. The brief conversation also addressed logistical plans for future visits to California.
President Nixon met with Ronald L. Ziegler, Alexander P. Butterfield, and Stephen B. Bull to coordinate the administration's public messaging regarding the President's upcoming travel and potential attendance at a football game. The group discussed how to handle press inquiries amidst the uncertainty surrounding pending Senate action and other legislative matters on the President's desk. Ziegler received instructions to maintain a non-committal stance with the media, clarifying that no travel plans were finalized while keeping the possibility of a last-minute appearance open.
President Nixon and Henry Kissinger met in the Oval Office to coordinate the President's upcoming travel itinerary. The discussion focused on logistics and scheduling for an impending departure. No substantive policy matters were recorded during this brief administrative exchange.
President Nixon met with his personal valet, Manolo Sanchez, to coordinate logistics for an upcoming departure. The brief exchange served to finalize the timing of their travel plans, with the President confirming an 8:30 departure. No other policy or administrative matters were addressed during this short scheduling discussion.
President Nixon met with his aide, Stephen B. Bull, to coordinate logistics for upcoming presidential activities, including the scheduling of photography sessions. They discussed the necessity of managing the President's itinerary to prevent exhaustion, referencing past experiences where fatigue impacted staff performance. This discussion served to refine the planning for upcoming travel and high-profile public appearances.
President Nixon and Alexander P. Butterfield coordinate the logistics for the President's upcoming trip to Camp David, specifically scheduling a meeting with Alexander M. Haig, Jr. to occur during the transit. The President sets an approximate departure time of 4:30 pm, contingent on his meeting with John N. Mitchell. Additionally, Nixon provides instructions regarding travel arrangements for staff, including Rose Mary Woods and others, ensuring they have the option to stay behind if preferred.
President Nixon met with Nellie L. Yates in the Oval Office to discuss routine administrative and social matters. The brief conversation covered the care and maintenance of a plant in the office, a missed photograph opportunity involving White House secretaries, and an exchange regarding a potential trip to Florida. The President concluded the meeting by expressing an intention to reschedule Yates for a future excursion.
President Nixon and his daughter, Julie Nixon Eisenhower, coordinate travel logistics for her upcoming trip to Chicago, which involves timing her departure with David Eisenhower’s schedule. The conversation also briefly touches on personal matters, with the President offering praise for the quality of pictures and the selected cover for an upcoming book project. No major policy decisions were made, as the dialogue focused primarily on family arrangements and light social updates.
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 and Stephen B. Bull reviewed the President’s upcoming schedule, specifically focusing on coordinating logistics for a trip to Camp David. They discussed travel timing, including the departure for the President’s wife and guests, as well as arrangements for dinner involving Rose Mary Woods and Dr. Walter Tkach. The conversation concluded with a decision to finalize the travel itinerary and arrival times for the weekend retreat.
President Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull to coordinate the President's upcoming travel schedule. The discussion focused on logistical planning and the itinerary for a forthcoming trip. This interaction reflects the routine administrative management required to facilitate executive domestic and international engagements.
President Nixon and television producer Paul W. Keyes coordinate a post-Thanksgiving trip to Florida for a period of relaxation. During the brief planning discussion, the two touched upon the electoral success of the 1972 campaign, with Nixon noting that his margin surpassed that of Lyndon Johnson. The conversation concluded with the pair firming up travel logistics for their upcoming getaway.
President Nixon held a brief, informal check-in with his daughter, Julie Nixon Eisenhower, to discuss her upcoming travel and social plans. The conversation primarily focused on logistics for a visit, including travel timing to avoid work conflicts and general inquiries regarding her well-being. No significant policy or administrative decisions were made during this personal exchange.
President Nixon and his close associate Charles G. "Bebe" Rebozo coordinated potential travel plans for the President to visit Key Biscayne, Florida, over the upcoming weekend. The discussion focused primarily on monitoring local weather forecasts to determine the feasibility of the trip. Nixon decided to delay his final decision until Friday morning, at which point he planned to confirm his travel status with Rebozo and his daughter, Julie Eisenhower.
President Nixon consulted with his aide Stephen B. Bull to reorganize his immediate and upcoming schedule. The President directed Bull to clear his Wednesday agenda and finalized appointments for the afternoon, including meetings with Patricia R. Hitt and a personal grooming session with the White House barber. Furthermore, Nixon confirmed the cancellation of a potential trip to Atlantic City.
President Nixon and his daughter, Julie Nixon Eisenhower, held a brief, informal discussion primarily regarding logistical scheduling for upcoming travel and family arrangements. The conversation touched upon the logistics of a visit to California and the personal work habits of the participants. Additionally, the two briefly discussed the positive reception of a supportive letter written to an unnamed associate, which was intended to advance the individual's career.
President Nixon and his daughter, Tricia Nixon Cox, discussed logistics and travel plans for an upcoming weekend trip to Camp David. They coordinated the arrival times for the First Family members, including Julie Nixon Eisenhower and Edward Cox, while expressing concern regarding public scrutiny of the family's activities. Additionally, the President arranged his work schedule at Birch Lodge and finalized movie selections for the visit.