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1,518 conversations · page 4 of 16 · frequently with Nixon, Haldeman, Ziegler, Safire
President Nixon and Press Secretary Ronald Ziegler coordinate the rollout of upcoming announcements, specifically focusing on the timing of a presidential speech and the handling of the West Coast dock strike via a Taft-Hartley injunction. They discuss the strategic sequencing of media briefings regarding legislative leader meetings, a cabinet meeting, and a press conference for Treasury Secretary John B. Connally. Nixon instructs Ziegler to keep the duration of his upcoming address vague to maintain the perception of a major, high-stakes statement.
On October 6, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 11:39 am and 11:44 am. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 283-029 of the White House Tapes.
On October 6, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 12:37 pm and 2:09 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 283-039 of the White House Tapes.
On October 6, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, White House operator, and William L. Safire talked on the telephone from 5:18 pm to 5:19 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 010-098 of the White House Tapes.
On October 6, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 8:00 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 010-102 of the White House Tapes.
On October 6, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 9:23 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 010-108 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 talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 10:24 am and 10:32 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 010-115 of the White House Tapes.
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.
President Nixon instructed the White House operator regarding the handling of an incoming call, specifying that the caller should not be told to wait or step away. He emphasized that the matter was neither urgent nor important, opting to defer his response until later that day or the following day. This brief administrative interaction illustrates the President's protocol for managing his communication flow and scheduling priorities.
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 an unknown time between 10:24 am and 10:32 am. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 285-015 of the White House Tapes.
On October 7, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and William L. Safire talked on the telephone from 12:01 pm to 12:02 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 010-125 of the White House Tapes.
On October 7, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 12:02 pm and 12:26 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 010-126 of the White House Tapes.
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 an unknown time between 12:16 pm and 12:26 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 285-017 of the White House Tapes.
On October 7, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 12:28 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 010-128 of the White House Tapes.
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 12:28 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 285-019 of the White House Tapes.
On October 7, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 8:24 pm and 8:53 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 011-007 of the White House Tapes.
On October 11, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 8:52 am and 8:57 am. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 287-002 of the White House Tapes.
On October 11, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 10:36 am and 10:45 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 011-029 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman briefly discuss the strategic timing of releasing poll results to maximize their impact in morning newspapers. Nixon emphasizes the urgency of the release, instructing Haldeman to coordinate the effort with George Bush. The exchange highlights the administration’s focus on controlling the public narrative through media placement.
On October 11, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 2:49 pm and 4:33 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 011-041 of the White House Tapes.
On October 11, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Ronald L. Ziegler met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 5:56 pm and 6:00 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 287-026 of the White House Tapes.
On October 12, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 8:46 am and 9:19 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 011-050 of the White House Tapes.
On October 12, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 10:04 am and 10:14 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 011-056 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with an unknown individual in the Old Executive Office Building to address a request for a telephone call. The nature of the request and the identity of the visitor remain unidentified due to the lack of available transcripts or supplementary documentation. No specific policy decisions or significant administrative actions were recorded during this brief interaction.
On October 12, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 1:59 pm and 9:07 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 011-069 of the White House Tapes.
On October 12, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 9:09 pm and 9:12 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 011-071 of the White House Tapes.
On October 12, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 9:44 pm and 10:09 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 291-009 of the White House Tapes.
On October 13, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 8:53 am and 9:09 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 011-076 of the White House Tapes.
On October 13, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 9:13 am and 9:22 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 011-078 of the White House Tapes.
On October 13, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 1:09 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 011-084 of the White House Tapes.
On October 13, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 2:24 pm and 4:56 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 011-111 of the White House Tapes.
On October 14, 1971, Henry A. Kissinger and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 9:14 am and 6:06 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 011-092 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon coordinates a press strategy with his Press Secretary regarding an upcoming media briefing, explicitly timing the session to end by noon to accommodate a meeting with congressional leaders. He instructs the staff to deflect attention toward potential 'Phase Two' economic policies while allowing filming for his appearance. Furthermore, Nixon orders an immediate correction to a Washington Post story concerning a judicial nominee, directing the press team to clarify that the candidate remains under active consideration to force opposition politicians to take a public stance.
On October 15, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 8:43 am and 9:09 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 011-096 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon requested that the White House operator connect him with National Security Advisor Henry Kissinger for a private telephone consultation. The brief exchange focused on establishing a secure line of communication to discuss ongoing diplomatic developments and upcoming meetings. No substantive policy decisions were finalized during this logistical coordination.
On October 17, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone from 6:09 pm to 6:13 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 011-104 of the White House Tapes.
On October 18, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 5:00 pm and 5:15 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 291-013 of the White House Tapes.
On October 18, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 5:21 pm and 5:24 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 011-116 of the White House Tapes.
On October 18, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 5:25 pm and 5:32 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 011-118 of the White House Tapes.
On October 18, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 5:25 pm and 5:32 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 291-018 of the White House Tapes.
On October 19, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 7:53 am and 12:42 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 011-127 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon telephoned Representative Richard H. Poff to extend personal birthday greetings. The brief, informal exchange served as a gesture of goodwill and rapport-building between the President and the Congressman. No official policy matters or political actions were discussed during the conversation.
On October 19, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 1:44 pm and 3:00 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 011-136 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon consulted with the White House operator to facilitate a telephone connection with Attorney General John N. Mitchell. The primary objective of the interaction was to initiate this specific high-level communication. No further business was conducted beyond the request to reach the Attorney General.
On October 19, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 5:08 pm and 5:09 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 292-014 of the White House Tapes.
On October 19, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone from 5:43 pm to 5:48 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 011-144 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon interacted with the White House operator to facilitate a personal phone call to the First Lady, Thelma C. “Pat” Nixon. This brief communication served as a logistical request to connect the President to his wife. No policy matters or significant administrative decisions were addressed during this interaction.
On October 19, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone from 5:50 pm to 6:04 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 011-147 of the White House Tapes.
On October 19, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 6:09 pm and 6:16 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 011-149 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and confidant Charles G. “Bebe” Rebozo reviewed the positive media coverage and public reception of a recent televised address. The President expressed satisfaction that major outlets like The New York Times and The Washington Post provided prominent coverage, noting that even historically critical networks like CBS offered professional treatment. The discussion centered on gauging the effectiveness of the President's messaging among his political base and personal acquaintances.
On October 19, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 8:02 pm and 8:19 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 011-154 of the White House Tapes.
On October 20, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 10:35 am and 2:23 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 011-161 of the White House Tapes.
On October 20, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building from 2:47 pm to 2:51 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 282-009 of the White House Tapes.
On October 20, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 3:00 pm and 3:06 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 282-011 of the White House Tapes.
On October 20, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at 3:43 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 282-016 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman coordinate the final logistics for announcing two pending Supreme Court nominations. The President decides to bypass a full prime-time television address, opting instead for a 7:00 p.m. announcement the following evening. This decision finalized the timing for a sensitive political maneuver intended to manage the public reveal of his judicial selections.
On October 20, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 6:08 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 012-020 of the White House Tapes.
On October 20, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 6:09 pm and 6:10 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 012-022 of the White House Tapes.
On October 20, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at 6:10 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 282-038 of the White House Tapes.
On October 20, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 6:11 pm and 6:17 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 012-024 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman discussed the strategic communication and drafting process for the upcoming announcement of Supreme Court nominees. Nixon emphasized the necessity of employing a skilled writer, specifically mentioning William L. Safire, to ensure the speech is effectively crafted for public delivery. The conversation focused on the importance of selecting the right tone and reporter-like precision to articulate the appointments clearly.
On October 20, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 6:11 pm and 6:17 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 282-041 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman met to coordinate the logistics and timing of a forthcoming presidential speech. The discussion focused on establishing the necessary lead time for the address, with specific reference to notifying Senator Jacob K. Javits. The brief exchange served to finalize the scheduling parameters for the President's public communications strategy.
On October 21, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 2:33 pm and 3:53 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 281-044 of the White House Tapes.
On October 21, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 5:53 pm and 6:08 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 012-052 of the White House Tapes.
On October 21, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 8:56 pm and 9:00 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 012-065 of the White House Tapes.
On October 21, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 9:44 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 012-072 of the White House Tapes.
On October 21, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 9:45 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 012-074 of the White House Tapes.
On October 21, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 9:45 pm and 9:47 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 012-075 of the White House Tapes.
On October 22, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 8:08 am and 3:05 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 012-079 of the White House Tapes.
On October 22, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 8:08 am and 3:05 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 012-080 of the White House Tapes.
On October 22, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 1:03 pm and 2:05 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 599-016 of the White House Tapes.
Alexander P. Butterfield coordinates with the White House operator to facilitate a telephone call from Governor Linwood Holton to President Nixon. Butterfield instructs the operator to bypass the President's Oval Office line to ensure the call is routed to a different location where the President can pick it up. This intervention aims to override previous handling instructions provided by Dwight Chapin’s office.
On October 22, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 9:13 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 012-089 of the White House Tapes.
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 October 23, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 8:30 am and 9:44 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 012-099 of the White House Tapes.
On October 23, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator met in the Oval Office of the White House at 11:51 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 601-013 of the White House Tapes.
On October 23, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 12:17 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 012-107 of the White House Tapes.
On October 25, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 12:17 pm and 12:20 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 601-029 of the White House Tapes.
On October 25, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator met in the Oval Office of the White House at 12:25 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 601-027 of the White House Tapes.
On October 25, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 2:37 pm and 2:40 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 012-113 of the White House Tapes.
On October 25, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 3:15 pm and 3:29 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 012-118 of the White House Tapes.
On October 25, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 3:15 pm and 3:29 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 304-014 of the White House Tapes.
On October 25, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 7:22 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 012-123 of the White House Tapes.
On October 25, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 7:22 pm and 7:27 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 012-124 of the White House Tapes.
On October 25, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 7:22 pm and 7:25 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 012-125 of the White House Tapes.
On October 26, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 8:35 am and 8:49 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 601-035 of the White House Tapes.
On October 26, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 1:40 pm and 1:41 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 303-001 of the White House Tapes.
On October 27, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 12:22 pm and 12:23 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 603-002 of the White House Tapes.
On October 29, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 3:05 pm and 3:06 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 302-014 of the White House Tapes.
On October 29, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 3:20 pm and 4:10 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 013-037 of the White House Tapes.
On October 31, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 5:28 pm and 5:30 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 013-048 of the White House Tapes.
On November 1, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 1:46 pm and 2:29 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 302-026 of the White House Tapes.
On November 1, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 2:30 pm and 2:47 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 302-030 of the White House Tapes.
On November 1, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 2:55 pm and 3:55 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 013-057 of the White House Tapes.
On November 1, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 5:18 pm and 5:34 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 013-059 of the White House Tapes.
On November 2, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Ronald L. Ziegler met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 12:27 pm and 12:31 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 611-007 of the White House Tapes.