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President Nixon met with several advisors and staff to discuss a range of topics, including public relations, economic policy, and military strategy. John Connally provided updates on his efforts to stabilize the economy and manage relationships with key figures in the business and political sectors. Additionally, the President consulted with William H. Carruthers regarding the technical logistics and staging of future televised press conferences to improve his communication with the public.
On April 15, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 7:42 pm and 7:47 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 001-103 of the White House Tapes.
On April 18, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 1:38 pm and 1:52 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 001-151 of the White House Tapes.
On April 29, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Alexander P. Butterfield met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building from 9:48 am to 9:50 am. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 251-022 of the White House Tapes.
On April 29, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 10:50 pm and 10:57 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 002-069 of the White House Tapes.
On May 11, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 4:53 pm and 7:10 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 003-003 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Stevens, Mr. and Mrs. Alex D. Steinkamp, and Robert H. Finch for a social visit in the Oval Office. The discussion included the guests' recent tour of the Treasury Department and a proposal from the guests to simplify federal revenue sharing by utilizing local county treasurers. The President concluded the meeting by presenting the guests with commemorative gifts and discussing upcoming events at the White House.
On June 1, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone from 10:09 pm to 10:10 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 004-011 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with various staff and advisors to coordinate administrative personnel decisions and discuss the ongoing legislative and political landscape. Key topics included personnel shifts within the Treasury Department, the search for a new Marine Corps Commandant, and the congressional outlook regarding a Lockheed bailout. The participants also evaluated Vice President Spiro Agnew’s recent diplomatic travel and reviewed Republican legislative attitudes regarding the administration's new initiative toward the People's Republic of China.
President Richard Nixon and Treasury Secretary John Connally held a brief coordination meeting to discuss ongoing economic policy strategies. The participants touched upon the necessity of securing funding and evaluated the potential impact of pending economic developments. The conversation served as a preliminary check-in to ensure alignment on forthcoming financial maneuvers.
On July 22, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 9:22 am and 11:32 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 006-182 of the White House Tapes.
On August 2, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 1:19 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 007-055 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman discussed the timing and announcement strategy for a significant decision, likely related to John B. Connally's potential appointment to the Treasury Department. They debated the optimal time for the announcement to manage press leaks and public perception, considering Nixon's schedule and the expectations of Texans. The conversation focused on controlling information flow to staff like Buchanan and Ziegler, and strategizing around press conference timing to avoid complications.
On August 12, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, White House operator, and unknown person(s) talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 8:46 am and 12:01 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 007-111 of the White House Tapes.
On August 16, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 10:10 am and 11:48 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 007-158 of the White House Tapes.
On August 17, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 4:12 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 008-026 of the White House Tapes.
On August 17, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 4:12 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 008-027 of the White House Tapes.
On September 7, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 8:18 am and 10:49 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 008-030 of the White House Tapes.
On September 13, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 8:01 am and 1:15 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 008-110 of the White House Tapes.
On September 20, 1971, John B. Connally and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 10:03 am and 10:50 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 009-088 of the White House Tapes.
Treasury Secretary John Connally and John R. Petty discuss logistical planning for an upcoming reception for International Monetary Fund (IMF) delegates. Connally seeks guidance on the best timing for a potential presidential event, weighing the impact of preempting the traditional U.S.-hosted reception at the Smithsonian. They also review the size and composition of the guest list, specifically concerning finance ministers, central bank governors, and their spouses, to determine how to scale the event.
On October 5, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 4:02 pm and 4:26 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 010-043 of the White House Tapes.
On October 5, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 4:30 pm and 5:18 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 010-045 of the White House Tapes.
On October 6, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 5:16 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 010-096 of the White House Tapes.
On October 7, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 10:24 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 010-113 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon instructed the White House operator to contact Secretary of the Treasury John B. Connally, who was currently testifying before Congress. Nixon emphasized that the message was not urgent and explicitly directed the operator not to interrupt the Secretary's testimony or require an immediate callback. The President decided to postpone the communication until later in the day or the following day to avoid disrupting Connally's official duties.
On October 7, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at 10:24 am. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 285-011 of the White House Tapes.
On October 21, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone from 10:52 am to 11:04 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 012-034 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon attempted to initiate a telephone conversation with Secretary of the Treasury John B. Connally. Upon learning that Connally was unavailable, the President coordinated with the White House operator to manage the timing of the call. Ultimately, Nixon decided to delay the conversation for approximately one hour due to his own impending schedule, explicitly instructing the operator not to rush the Secretary.
On October 22, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 9:30 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 012-094 of the White House Tapes.
On November 15, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 9:45 am and 10:03 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 014-101 of the White House Tapes.
On November 15, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 5:55 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 014-107 of the White House Tapes.
On November 17, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 9:59 am and 10:05 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 014-149 of the White House Tapes.
On November 18, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 3:51 pm and 4:17 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 015-039 of the White House Tapes.
On November 21, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 6:50 pm and 6:54 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 015-075 of the White House Tapes.
On November 22, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 11:00 am and 11:15 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 015-086 of the White House Tapes.
On November 23, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 5:47 pm and 5:58 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 015-120 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon, along with Haldeman, Bull, Ziegler, and MacGregor, discussed strategies for managing public perception and legislative efforts. Key topics included the effectiveness of media appearances, potential political risks and benefits of certain actions, and legislative priorities such as tax bills and childcare revisions. A significant development was the agreement to have Charlie Walker meet with Joe Wagner and Russell Long regarding Treasury's willingness to discuss matters of dispute, and the President's commitment to securing a suitable tax bill before Congress adjourns.
On December 8, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 10:28 am and 10:52 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 016-043 of the White House Tapes.
On December 15, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 12:02 pm and 12:06 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 638-010 of the White House Tapes.
On December 18, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 12:45 pm and 1:40 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 016-110 of the White House Tapes.
On December 19, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 7:55 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 016-125 of the White House Tapes.
On January 16, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 6:59 pm and 7:39 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 018-112 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with Alexander P. Butterfield and Rose Mary Woods to manage a variety of administrative and scheduling tasks, ranging from locating missing Treasury Department memoranda to coordinating the President’s personal correspondence. The President emphasized the urgent need for a final draft of his State of the Union speech by late afternoon and directed his staff to compile favorable editorial coverage regarding First Lady Pat Nixon’s trip to Africa. These discussions served to streamline White House operations and ensure the timely completion of key policy and public relations materials.
On January 19, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 2:15 pm and 2:29 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 019-009 of the White House Tapes.
On January 24, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 3:17 pm and 3:23 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 019-044 of the White House Tapes.
On January 24, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 5:18 pm and 5:47 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 019-055 of the White House Tapes.
On January 27, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 11:30 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 019-131 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and John Connally met to discuss the administration's aggressive response to the North Vietnamese invasion, including the strategic use of bombing and the potential for a naval blockade. Amidst this foreign policy crisis, they reviewed Connally’s planned departure from his position as Secretary of the Treasury and discussed his successor, with George Shultz emerging as the preferred choice. The conversation further explored domestic economic policy, including plans for austerity budgets and welfare reform, as well as the political necessity of maintaining a strong, decisive image for the upcoming 1972 election.
President Nixon met with John B. Connally and Stephen B. Bull to discuss the transition of the Treasury Secretary position from Connally to George P. Shultz, including plans for an upcoming cabinet announcement. The conversation also covered international affairs, specifically the blockade of North Vietnam and negotiations with the Soviet Union, as well as the President’s desire for tighter controls on the political and professional appointments of Jewish individuals within his administration. Additionally, Nixon and Connally explored future post-resignation roles for Connally, including diplomatic missions to Latin America and an appointment to the President's Foreign Intelligence Advisory Board (PFIAB).
President Nixon met with George Shultz and later John Connally to finalize Shultz's appointment as the new Secretary of the Treasury, replacing the outgoing Connally. The discussion covered the upcoming formal announcement and cabinet meeting, the transition of responsibilities, and the need for a firm economic strategy regarding the budget and international monetary policy. Additionally, they reviewed potential leadership changes, specifically the appointment of Caspar Weinberger to head the Office of Management and Budget, while briefly noting the continued domestic support for the President’s Vietnam War policies.
President Nixon met with George Shultz, Caspar Weinberger, and H.R. Haldeman to discuss the immediate aftermath of the attempted assassination of George Wallace and to formalize upcoming cabinet shifts. The group reviewed the details of the shooting and coordinated the administration's public response and schedule. Additionally, Nixon confirmed the appointment of George Shultz as Secretary of the Treasury and Caspar Weinberger as Director of the Office of Management and Budget, emphasizing the necessity of a stringent fiscal policy and budget control.
On May 15, 1972, H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 5:24 pm and 5:30 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 024-086 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and John B. Connally discuss the logistics of Connally's upcoming diplomatic trip to Latin America, which is intended to counter regional influence while Nixon visits the Soviet Union. The two also coordinate the transition of the Treasury Department leadership, planning a joint walk to the department to announce George P. Shultz as the successor to the resigning Connally. Additionally, they touch upon recent international diplomatic missions, including Henry Kissinger's trip to the People's Republic of China and William P. Rogers' NATO engagement.
President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman met briefly in the Oval Office to coordinate the President's upcoming schedule. The discussion focused on logistics for a planned walk to the Treasury Department to meet with John B. Connally and George P. Shultz. The meeting was briefly interrupted by an unknown individual for the delivery of a food order.
President Nixon met with H. R. Haldeman, John Connally, George Shultz, Caspar Weinberger, and Ronald Ziegler to coordinate the logistics and press strategy surrounding Connally's resignation as Secretary of the Treasury. The participants discussed handling media inquiries regarding Connally's potential political future, including questions about the Vice Presidency and the Democratic National Convention. Following the discussion, the group planned a walk to the Treasury Department to introduce Shultz to the staff and address the transition publicly.
President Nixon and Treasury Secretary George P. Shultz discussed the management and staffing of the Treasury Department during the transition period. Shultz recommended retaining the existing, well-regarded staff for the remainder of the year while supplementing them with external advisors like Milton Friedman to foster more creative policy thinking on issues like tax reform. The President approved this approach and authorized Shultz to move forward with specific personnel nominations for Deputy and Undersecretary positions.
President Nixon and John B. Connally discuss the logistics and itinerary for Connally's upcoming three-week overseas trip to South America, Australia, and New Zealand. The President instructs Connally to travel via a presidential aircraft with a small staff and emphasizes the importance of keeping planning restricted to a select few to avoid bureaucratic interference. Additionally, they discuss the transition of Treasury responsibilities to George P. Shultz, with Nixon confirming that Shultz will assume the same high-level portfolios and economic authorities previously held by Connally.
President Nixon and George Shultz discuss the administration's stance on World Bank loans to nations that have acted against United States interests, specifically citing Chile, Iraq, and India. Nixon instructs Shultz to ensure the Treasury Department maintains a firm policy regarding these loan approvals, expressing particular concern over the involvement of World Bank head Robert McNamara. Peter Flanigan is tasked with coordinating with Shultz to ensure consistent enforcement of this directive across the administration.
President Nixon and Alexander P. Butterfield met to finalize the logistical arrangements for a formal dinner honoring Secretary of the Treasury George P. Shultz. They reviewed the guest list of approximately 60 attendees, which included various government officials and former Treasury Secretaries who were slated to provide toasts. The President requested a briefing folder to review the event's schedule and the planned sequence of remarks before the dinner.
On January 11, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 5:11 pm and 5:12 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 035-146 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with Charles W. Colson to review Colson’s recent media appearances regarding the Watergate scandal and his defense of administration policy, particularly concerning the Vietnam War and draft amnesty. The two men also discussed administrative staffing challenges for the second term, specifically focusing on appointments within the Treasury and Labor Departments and the importance of maintaining loyalty and control over agency leadership. Additionally, the President touched upon the ongoing Senate Watergate investigation and considered political strategies regarding potential high-profile party shifts involving figures like John Connally.
President Nixon and Kenneth R. Cole, Jr. met to discuss potential candidates to replace John W. Dean, III as White House counsel. The conversation focused on the qualifications required for the role, specifically evaluating Edward L. Morgan as a potential candidate due to his reputation as a solid thinker and his limited involvement in campaign activities. Nixon expressed concerns about pulling Morgan from his critical duties as Assistant Secretary of the Treasury, ultimately directing Cole to consult with others regarding Morgan’s suitability and recommendations.
On May 17, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 9:36 am and 9:59 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 046-089 of the White House Tapes.
On June 13, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and White House operator talked on the telephone at 1:39 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 040-069 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with Secretary of the Treasury George Shultz to discuss the administration's economic policies, specifically the challenges surrounding wage and price controls and the need for greater congressional cooperation. Amidst the ongoing Watergate investigation and staff turnover, Shultz expressed personal frustration and a desire to depart his post, but Nixon strongly urged him to remain, emphasizing Shultz's indispensable expertise and credibility in managing the economy. The two agreed to delay any final decision regarding Shultz's tenure, scheduling a follow-up meeting in California to further evaluate the administration's future course.