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On November 3, 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 8:55 am and 9:00 am. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 301-006 of the White House Tapes.
On November 3, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 10:10 am and 10:41 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 013-091 of the White House Tapes.
Rose Mary Woods informs President Nixon that Frank Rizzo successfully contacted Ambassador Walter H. Annenberg following the President’s earlier intervention. The conversation confirms that the Ambassador was pleased with the interaction and encourages Nixon to personally follow up with him. Consequently, Nixon agrees to place a call to Annenberg to discuss matters further, noting that the Ambassador will no longer be attending a specific upcoming dedication.
On November 3, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 12:16 pm and 12:20 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 013-098 of the White House Tapes.
On November 3, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at 12:16 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 301-008 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with Ronald Ziegler and H.R. Haldeman to devise a strategic media relations plan that would bypass standard reporters in favor of targeting editorial boards and influential figures. The President emphasized that Henry Kissinger should shift his focus from routine press backgrounders to high-level meetings with network and major newspaper editorial leadership to better influence public opinion. The team specifically discussed plans for Kissinger to visit New York to engage with media executives following the legislative vote on foreign aid and the upcoming Vietnam announcement.
Charles W. Colson coordinated with staff and the President to monitor stock market performance throughout the trading day. He actively sought real-time updates regarding market trends, trading volume, and closing prices. The conversation culminated in Colson receiving confirmation that the market had closed with a significant gain of 14.6 points on a volume of 14 million shares.
On November 3, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 4:40 pm and 4:42 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 013-109 of the White House Tapes.
On November 3, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 4:55 pm and 5:04 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 013-113 of the White House Tapes.
On November 4, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 1:05 pm and 1:10 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 614-006 of the White House Tapes.
On November 4, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 1:48 pm and 3:47 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 013-120 of the White House Tapes.
On November 4, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 4:50 pm and 4:54 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 013-123 of the White House Tapes.
On November 4, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 6:25 pm and 6:28 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 614-022 of the White House Tapes.
On November 4, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 7:16 pm and 7:23 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 013-133 of the White House Tapes.
On November 4, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 7:38 pm and 7:43 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 013-141 of the White House Tapes.
On November 4, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 7:44 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 013-143 of the White House Tapes.
On November 5, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 7:35 am and 7:50 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 615-001 of the White House Tapes.
On November 5, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 11:04 am and 11:06 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 013-150 of the White House Tapes.
On November 5, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 12:25 pm and 12:52 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 013-153 of the White House Tapes.
On November 9, 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 4:24 pm and 4:31 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 300-042 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull to coordinate his daily schedule and manage pending telephone communications. The discussion focused on arranging calls with Henry Kissinger, Charles Colson, and other administration officials, while also finalizing plans for upcoming meetings with figures such as Melvin Laird, William Rogers, and Senator Carl Curtis. The President provided specific instructions regarding the sequence of these engagements and the logistical coordination required for his personal office affairs.
On November 10, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at 2:50 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 299-013 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon interacts briefly with the White House operator to facilitate outgoing communications. The exchange serves as a routine administrative task to connect the President with other parties. No substantive policy discussions or significant decisions occur during this brief operational contact.
On November 10, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 6:39 pm and 7:54 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 014-022 of the White House Tapes.
On November 10, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 6:39 pm and 7:54 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 014-023 of the White House Tapes.
On November 11, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 11:24 am and 11:29 am. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 298-004 of the White House Tapes.
H. R. Haldeman contacts the White House operator to place a call to Press Secretary Ronald L. Ziegler. The operator informs Haldeman that Ziegler is unavailable due to an ongoing press briefing. Consequently, the call is not completed, and no further administrative action is taken during this brief exchange.
On November 11, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 5:50 pm and 6:11 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 014-056 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon consults with speechwriter William Safire regarding the framing of economic messages to counter public and media uncertainty. The President stresses the need for rigorous preparation for press appearances, expressing frustration with administration officials who improvise or lack sufficient research. Nixon decides to avoid political commentary during upcoming engagements to deny critics the opportunity to characterize his activities as partisan.
On November 11, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, White House operator, and Henry A. Kissinger talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 6:30 pm and 6:55 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 014-061 of the White House Tapes.
On November 11, 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 014-069 of the White House Tapes.
On November 11, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 8:19 pm and 8:24 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 014-077 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon recorded a brief, informal memorandum for his files, likely intended as a personal note or reminder. The dictated content is cryptic, involving vague references to a third party, the handling of "nectar," and instructions regarding telephone communications. The dialogue appears to reflect private observations or instructions rather than matters of official state policy.
On November 12, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Ronald L. Ziegler met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 3:59 pm and 4:02 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 617-002 of the White House Tapes.
On November 14, 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 1:19 pm and 5:01 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 296-014 of the White House Tapes.
On November 14, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 8:58 pm and 9:19 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 014-091 of the White House Tapes.
On November 15, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 11:02 am and 11:04 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 618-015 of the White House Tapes.
On November 15, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 11:09 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 014-103 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 15, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 6:03 pm and 6:04 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 014-109 of the White House Tapes.
On November 15, 1971, unknown person(s) and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 7:26 pm and 7:42 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 014-117 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 7:50 pm and 7:54 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 014-120 of the White House Tapes.
On November 15, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 7:54 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 014-121 of the White House Tapes.
On November 16, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 3:09 pm and 3:16 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 014-139 of the White House Tapes.
On November 16, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, White House operator, and Henry A. Kissinger talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 6:08 pm and 6:39 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 014-143 of the White House Tapes.
On November 16, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 7:18 pm and 7:19 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 014-147 of the White House Tapes.
On November 17, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 9:59 am and 10:05 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 620-006 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with Alexander P. Butterfield to discuss the strategic handling of a pending military appropriations bill. The pair coordinated the release of a formal press statement to be issued by Press Secretary Ronald L. Ziegler regarding the legislation. This brief consultation focused on aligning the administration's messaging concerning the bill's advancement.
On November 17, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 5:44 pm and 7:14 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 015-005 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman coordinate a high-priority telephone outreach to AFL-CIO leader George Meany. Nixon expresses frustration with potential delays, insisting that the call be framed as a direct communication from the President. They ultimately finalize plans to schedule a conversation with Meany for the following day at noon.
On November 17, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 8:10 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 015-010 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 8:10 pm and 8:21 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 015-011 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 7:49 am and 8:01 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 015-017 of the White House Tapes.
This recording captures brief, unintelligible interactions involving United States Secret Service agents and unidentified individuals within the Oval Office. Due to the lack of available transcripts and the poor audio quality of the segments, the specific nature of the discussion remains unknown. No discernable policy decisions, developments, or actionable directives were documented in the surviving records of these brief encounters.
On November 18, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at 10:55 am. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 294-009 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 5:09 pm and 5:16 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 015-042 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 5:30 pm and 5:57 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 015-045 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 5:55 pm and 7:16 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 015-049 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Charles Colson coordinate a strategic media initiative, discussing the timing of a planned announcement or presentation to coincide with the conclusion of evening news broadcasts. Nixon expresses strong approval of Colson's proposed tactical approach, confirming that the White House has an established system in place to execute the plan. The brief call serves to finalize the operational logistics for this specific public relations effort.
On November 20, 1971, Henry A. Kissinger and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 10:02 am and 10:23 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 015-059 of the White House Tapes.
On November 20, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 10:45 am and 10:50 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 015-067 of the White House Tapes.
On November 20, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 10:45 am and 10:50 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 015-068 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon consulted with the White House operator to facilitate an outgoing call. This brief interaction served as a technical bridge for the President to initiate contact with an external party. No significant policy discussions occurred during this connection.
President Nixon consulted with the White House operator to facilitate an outgoing call. The interaction served a purely administrative purpose to manage presidential communications. No substantive policy discussions or significant political decisions were recorded during this brief exchange.
On November 20, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 8:37 pm and 8:45 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 015-057 of the White House Tapes.
On November 21, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 7:14 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 015-077 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 7:14 pm and 7:18 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 015-078 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 7:14 pm and 7:18 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 015-079 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 4:07 pm and 4:15 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 015-099 of the White House Tapes.
On November 22, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 4:26 pm and 4:31 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 622-009 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 5:15 pm and 5:39 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 015-105 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 6:33 pm and 8:18 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 015-108 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with Press Secretary Ronald L. Ziegler to coordinate a forthcoming public statement regarding the status of the Strategic Arms Limitation Talks and ongoing Senate actions concerning the Vietnam War. The discussion also addressed administrative changes within the Council of Economic Advisors, specifically focusing on the resignation of Paul W. McCracken and the role of Herbert Stein. The brief consultation served to align the administration's messaging on these sensitive foreign policy and economic personnel matters.
On November 23, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 6:58 pm and 7:16 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 015-128 of the White House Tapes.
On November 24, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 8:02 am and 8:08 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 015-132 of the White House Tapes.
On November 24, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 8:02 am and 8:08 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 624-003 of the White House Tapes.
On November 24, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator met in the Oval Office of the White House at 4:35 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 625-007 of the White House Tapes.
On November 29, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator met in the Oval Office of the White House at 10:45 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 625-013 of the White House Tapes.
On November 29, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 1:35 pm and 1:45 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 015-154 of the White House Tapes.
On November 29, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and unknown person(s) met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 1:35 pm and 1:45 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 306-001 of the White House Tapes.
On November 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 1:35 pm and 1:45 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 306-002 of the White House Tapes.
On November 29, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, White House operator, and Charles W. Colson talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 5:05 pm and 5:35 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 015-164 of the White House Tapes.
On November 29, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 5:39 pm and 5:43 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 015-166 of the White House Tapes.
On November 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 5:39 pm and 5:43 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 306-013 of the White House Tapes.
On November 29, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and unknown person(s) met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 6:14 pm and 6:15 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 306-015 of the White House Tapes.
On November 30, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 11:23 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 015-174 of the White House Tapes.
On December 1, 1971, Manolo Sanchez and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 8:03 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 015-182 of the White House Tapes.
On December 2, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 2:03 pm and 2:07 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 628-009 of the White House Tapes.
On December 5, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 8:03 pm and 8:12 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 016-007 of the White House Tapes.
On December 5, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 8:03 pm and 8:12 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 016-009 of the White House Tapes.
On December 6, 1971, Henry A. Kissinger and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 9:24 am and 9:37 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 016-015 of the White House Tapes.
On December 6, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 1:05 pm and 6:44 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 016-026 of the White House Tapes.
On December 7, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 11:41 pm and 11:45 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 016-038 of the White House Tapes.
On December 8, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 10:28 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 016-041 of the White House Tapes.
On December 8, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 10:55 am and 11:03 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 016-046 of the White House Tapes.
On December 8, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 11:14 am and 2:15 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 016-049 of the White House Tapes.
On December 8, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 2:22 pm and 3:30 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 016-051 of the White House Tapes.
On December 8, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at 3:39 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 307-019 of the White House Tapes.
On December 8, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 3:44 pm and 3:46 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 016-057 of the White House Tapes.
On December 8, 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 5:01 pm and 5:08 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 307-029 of the White House Tapes.