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Nixon Tapes on Treasury Department
70 conversations · frequently with Nixon, Connally, Haldeman, Bull
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.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to determine the whereabouts of Treasury Secretary John B. Connally. The brief exchange served as an inquiry to establish communication or locate the Secretary. No further developments were recorded in this short administrative coordination.
President Nixon consulted with the White House operator to facilitate contact with Secretary of the Treasury John B. Connally. The operator reported that Connally had recently departed his residence, prompting the President to request a callback once the Secretary could be reached via his vehicle. Nixon clarified that the matter was not urgent, requesting the connection at Connally's convenience.
President Nixon met with Alexander P. Butterfield to discuss the logistics and timing regarding a potential public announcement by Secretary of the Treasury John B. Connally. The brief discussion focused on evaluating the strategic implications of the proposed announcement and determining who would be responsible for initiating it. No formal consensus was reached during this short interaction before Butterfield departed.
President Nixon requested that the White House operator place a call to Treasury Secretary John B. Connally. This brief administrative interaction served as a logistical step to initiate a direct conversation between the President and his cabinet official. No substantive policy discussions took place during this exchange.
President Nixon and Treasury Secretary John Connally discussed the administration’s economic strategy, specifically addressing international reactions to U.S. dollar policy and domestic inflation concerns. The conversation covered Connally's recent consultations with foreign ambassadors and domestic business leaders, as well as legislative preparations for revenue sharing and the status of the Supersonic Transport (SST) project. The two coordinated their upcoming schedules to ensure alignment on fiscal policy and further communication with key congressional figures like Wilbur D. Mills.
President Nixon instructed the White House operator to place an outgoing call to Secretary of the Treasury John B. Connally. The brief exchange served as a procedural request to facilitate a direct line of communication between the President and his Treasury Secretary. No substantive policy matters were discussed during this initial operator interaction.
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.
President Nixon initiates a brief telephone request to the White House operator to be connected with Secretary of the Treasury John B. Connally. The interaction serves solely as a logistical bridge to facilitate an urgent communication between the President and his Treasury Secretary. No further policy discussions or administrative decisions occur during this short exchange.
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.
President Nixon instructed the White House operator to place a telephone call to Treasury Secretary John B. Connally. This brief administrative exchange served as the precursor to a substantive discussion between the two men. No policy decisions were finalized during this initial contact as the conversation was limited to the act of connecting the President to his Cabinet member.
President Nixon initiates a request through the White House operator to place a telephone call to Treasury Secretary John B. Connally. The brief exchange focuses on coordinating the Secretary's location and securing a direct line of communication. No further policy discussions occur during this administrative interaction.
President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman met to coordinate staffing and public relations strategies regarding Treasury Secretary John Connally. The discussion focused on the timing and management of upcoming personnel announcements to ensure they aligned with the President’s travel schedule to California. The primary objective was to finalize a decision on when to publicly reveal these administrative shifts.
President Nixon initiated a brief telephone communication through the White House operator to request a conversation with Treasury Secretary John B. Connally. This call served as a logistical bridge to connect the President with his cabinet member for further discussion. No substantive policy matters were recorded during this brief exchange as the parties worked to facilitate the subsequent direct consultation.
President Nixon initiated a brief telephone request through the White House operator to be connected with Secretary of the Treasury John B. Connally. The interaction functioned primarily as a logistical step to facilitate direct communication with the Secretary. No further policy discussions were recorded during this specific exchange.
President Nixon instructed the White House operator to place an urgent telephone call to Secretary of the Treasury John B. Connally. This administrative interaction served as a logistical step to facilitate direct communication between the President and his Treasury Secretary. No further policy discussions or substantive developments occurred during this brief exchange.
President Nixon consulted the White House operator to determine the whereabouts of Treasury Secretary John B. Connally. Upon learning that Connally was currently occupied in a meeting in the Roosevelt Room, Nixon decided against interrupting him. The President opted to defer the contact and place a return call later instead.
President Nixon initiates a request through the White House operator to place a telephone call to Treasury Secretary John B. Connally. The brief exchange serves as a logistical bridge to facilitate direct communication between the President and his chief economic advisor. No substantive policy matters were discussed during this brief administrative interaction.
President Nixon initiated a call to Secretary of the Treasury John B. Connally through the White House operator. This brief exchange served solely to facilitate the connection between the President and his Secretary. No substantive policy matters were discussed during this request for assistance.
John B. Connally initiates a request to the White House operator to facilitate a telephone call to John R. Petty. This administrative communication serves to connect the Treasury Secretary with his assistant to coordinate official financial or diplomatic business. No further substantive policy matters were discussed during this brief exchange.
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.
President Nixon and Henry Kissinger met to coordinate the schedule and activities of Treasury Secretary John B. Connally. The discussion focused on Connally's recent engagements and the logistical arrangements surrounding his ongoing policy work. No major policy shifts were recorded, but the exchange emphasized the internal administrative alignment between the White House and the Treasury Department.
President Nixon instructed the White House operator to place an outgoing telephone call to Secretary of the Treasury John B. Connally. The brief exchange served as a logistical bridge to facilitate direct communication between the President and his Treasury Secretary. No further policy discussions or substantive developments occurred during this administrative interaction.
President Nixon initiated a brief telephone communication through the White House operator to contact Secretary of the Treasury John B. Connally. The interaction served solely as a procedural request to establish a connection with the Secretary. No substantive policy discussions or decisions occurred during this brief administrative exchange.
President Nixon and Secretary of the Treasury John B. Connally held a brief one-minute meeting in the Oval Office. Although no transcript exists for this encounter, it occurred during a period of intense economic policy discussions regarding the Nixon shock and subsequent domestic fiscal measures. The brevity of the meeting suggests it served as a logistical check-in or a quick consultation on administrative priorities.
President Nixon initiates a brief telephone exchange with the White House operator to request a formal connection to Treasury Secretary John B. Connally. This call serves as an administrative bridge to facilitate direct communication between the President and the Secretary. No further policy discussions or substantive developments occur during this brief interaction.
President Nixon initiates a request to the White House operator to place an outgoing call to Secretary of the Treasury John B. Connally. The brief exchange serves as a logistical bridge to facilitate direct communication between the President and his Treasury Secretary. No substantive policy discussions occur, as the conversation is limited to the operator's fulfillment of the connection request.
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.
President Nixon initiates a brief request for the White House operator to place a telephone call to John Connally. The interaction serves as a functional administrative step to facilitate official communication between the President and the Secretary of the Treasury. No further substantive policy discussion or developments occur during this brief exchange.
President Nixon initiates a call to Secretary of the Treasury John B. Connally through the White House operator. The conversation serves as a brief administrative bridge intended to facilitate direct communication between the President and his Treasury Secretary. No substantive policy discussions occur during this specific interaction as it functions primarily as a connection request.
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.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to initiate a telephone call to Treasury Secretary John B. Connally. The brief exchange served solely as a logistical request to establish a line of communication with the Secretary. No further policy discussions or substantive developments took place during this brief administrative interaction.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to place an outgoing call to Secretary of the Treasury John B. Connally. The brief exchange served as a logistical step to facilitate direct communication between the President and his Treasury Secretary. No substantive policy discussions occurred during this brief request for a connection.
President Nixon initiates a request for the White House operator to place a telephone call to Secretary of the Treasury John B. Connally. This brief exchange serves as a logistical bridge to facilitate direct communication between the President and his Treasury Secretary. The call connects to a subsequent discussion recorded in a different segment of the White House taping system.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to initiate a telephone call to Treasury Secretary John B. Connally. The interaction was strictly procedural, serving to connect the President with a key cabinet official. No substantive policy matters were discussed during this brief exchange.
President Nixon instructed the White House operator to place an urgent call to Treasury Secretary John B. Connally. The brief exchange served as a directive to initiate immediate contact with Connally to discuss pending administrative or economic matters. No further policy developments occurred during this brief request for connectivity.
President Nixon initiates a request to the White House operator to place a telephone call to Treasury Secretary John B. Connally. The brief exchange serves as a logistical bridge to facilitate direct communication between the President and his cabinet official. No further policy discussions or substantive developments occur during this specific interaction.
President Nixon initiated a brief administrative request for the White House operator to connect him with Secretary of the Treasury John B. Connally. The call served as a logistical step to facilitate direct communication between the President and his Treasury Secretary. No further policy discussions occurred during this brief interaction.
President Nixon instructed the White House operator to place an outgoing call to Secretary of the Treasury John B. Connally. The brief exchange served as a logistical request to facilitate communication with the Secretary. No further policy discussions or substantive developments occurred during this brief administrative interaction.
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.
President Nixon initiates a brief administrative call to connect with Secretary of the Treasury John B. Connally. The President provides a direct request to the White House operator to facilitate this communication. No further policy or substantive discussion occurs during this short exchange.
President Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull to coordinate an urgent administrative task. The primary purpose of the meeting was to facilitate a direct communication channel with the Treasury Department. Nixon directed Bull to summon Under Secretary of the Treasury Paul A. Volcker to the Oval Office for an immediate consultation.
President Nixon initiates a request through the White House operator to place a telephone call to Secretary of the Treasury John B. Connally. This brief interaction serves as a logistical bridge to facilitate direct communication between the President and his cabinet member. No further policy discussions or substantive matters occur during this exchange.
President Nixon initiates a brief telephone call to the White House operator to request a connection to Treasury Secretary John B. Connally. This exchange serves as the administrative bridge to facilitate a direct policy discussion between the President and his Secretary of the Treasury. No further substantive discourse occurred during this specific interaction.
President Nixon received a brief communication from a White House operator regarding a message from Secretary of the Treasury John B. Connally. The operator informed the President that Connally had called and that Roger Breen had sent a response. This interaction served primarily as a status update on pending correspondence and administrative outreach.
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.
President Nixon initiates a request for the White House operator to place a telephone call to Secretary of the Treasury John B. Connally. This brief exchange serves as a standard administrative directive to connect the President with a key cabinet official. No substantive policy matters were discussed during this brief request.
President Nixon instructed the White House operator to place an outgoing telephone call to Secretary of the Treasury John B. Connally. This brief exchange served solely as a logistical request to facilitate direct communication between the President and the Secretary. No substantive policy matters or decisions were discussed during this connection attempt.
President Nixon initiates a request to the White House operator to place a telephone call to Treasury Secretary John B. Connally. The interaction serves as a brief administrative coordination to facilitate direct communication between the President and the Secretary. No further policy discussions or substantive matters were recorded during this brief exchange.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to place an outgoing call to Secretary of the Treasury John B. Connally. The brief exchange served as a routine administrative request to facilitate direct communication between the President and his cabinet member. This short interaction was preparatory to a more substantive discussion regarding executive branch business.
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.
H. R. Haldeman coordinates a telephone connection between Secretary of the Treasury John B. Connally and Assistant Secretary of the Treasury Eugene T. Rossides. Haldeman provides the necessary instructions to the White House operator to facilitate this direct communication. This administrative exchange serves to link two key officials within the Treasury Department for a pending discussion.
President Nixon met with his Cabinet and key staff to discuss the upcoming departure of Secretary of the Treasury John B. Connally and to address broader administration matters. The discussion covered the timing of administrative changes, the transition of economic policy responsibilities to George Shultz, and the status of ongoing federal investigations following the recent shooting of George C. Wallace. Connally reflected on his tenure as Treasury Secretary and his future plans, while the President reaffirmed his commitment to his current economic program and leadership agenda.
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.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to facilitate a telephone connection with Secretary of the Treasury George P. Shultz. The conversation was purely administrative in nature, serving as a brief request to initiate communication with the Treasury Secretary. No substantive policy discussions or decisions were recorded during this brief exchange.
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.
President Nixon initiated a call through the White House operator to contact Secretary of the Treasury George P. Shultz. The conversation was purely administrative, serving as the bridge to connect the President with his Treasury Secretary for an upcoming discussion. No policy matters or substantive decisions were addressed during this brief exchange.
President Nixon instructed the White House operator to place a telephone call to Secretary of the Treasury George P. Shultz. The President explicitly requested that the operator avoid interrupting Shultz if he was currently at lunch, reflecting a desire to minimize disruption to the Secretary's schedule. This routine administrative request served as a preparatory step for an impending discussion between the President and his Treasury Secretary.
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.