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On December 8, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 5:17 pm and 8:03 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 016-063 of the White House Tapes.
On December 10, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 5:17 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 016-085 of the White House Tapes.
On December 10, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 8:01 pm and 8:06 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 016-091 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Press Secretary Ronald L. Ziegler discuss journalist Jerrold L. Schecter’s highly positive reaction to a recent interview, ultimately deciding to cancel a proposed trip for the reporter to Camp David. Ziegler also proposes a strategy for managing press expectations regarding the President’s potential travel to Florida. Nixon approves the plan to keep his upcoming schedule vague to provide flexibility while he focuses on the budget and preparations for international meetings.
On December 10, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 8:15 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 016-096 of the White House Tapes.
On December 14, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 4:33 pm and 6:44 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 016-101 of the White House Tapes.
On December 14, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 6:44 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 016-102 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Press Secretary Ronald Ziegler coordinated the public messaging for an upcoming courtesy call to ensure the event remained low-key. Nixon explicitly instructed Ziegler to manage media expectations by limiting press coverage and declining requests for official photographs to prevent a build-up of publicity. The two agreed on a strategy to control the narrative by providing specific talking points to the press.
President Nixon met with his personal aide, Manolo Sanchez, to coordinate administrative logistics regarding his professional schedule. The discussion focused on ensuring that Secretary of the Treasury John B. Connally would be prepared to place a scheduled phone call to the President. Nixon issued specific instructions to Sanchez to facilitate this communication and verify the status of the call.
On December 18, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at 2:45 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 310-009 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 3:09 pm and 3:35 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 016-115 of the White House Tapes.
On December 21, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 5:58 pm and 10:11 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 016-128 of the White House Tapes.
On December 24, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 11:55 am and 1:37 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 017-004 of the White House Tapes.
On December 24, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 1:46 pm and 1:48 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 017-006 of the White House Tapes.
On December 24, 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 1:48 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 309-005 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon initiated a brief administrative exchange with the White House operator to manage his outgoing correspondence. During the call, the President specifically requested to be connected with journalist John W. Chancellor. He briefly searched for additional contact information before deciding to conclude the request, deferring further calls to a later time.
On December 24, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 4:55 pm and 4:57 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 017-025 of the White House Tapes.
On December 24, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 4:57 pm and 5:01 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 017-027 of the White House Tapes.
On December 24, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 5:43 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 017-039 of the White House Tapes.
On December 24, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 9:20 pm and 9:22 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 017-049 of the White House Tapes.
On December 24, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 11:28 pm and 11:30 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 017-058 of the White House Tapes.
On December 25, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 9:58 am and 10:01 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 017-066 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon instructed the White House operator to initiate telephone calls to Herbert Brownell and labor leader Peter J. Brennan in New York. These requests were made to facilitate communication with these two specific individuals on Christmas Day. No further policy discussions or significant substantive developments occurred during this brief administrative exchange.
President Nixon instructed the White House operator to place holiday-themed or administrative outreach calls to four key congressional leaders. The President requested to reach Senator Hugh Scott in Philadelphia, Senator Michael J. Mansfield in Florida, Congressman Gerald R. Ford in Colorado, and Speaker Carl B. Albert. The operator confirmed the locations of the legislators and verified that contact information was available to facilitate the calls.
President Nixon called Senator Hugh Scott and his wife, Marian, to exchange Christmas greetings and express appreciation for the Senator's political support. The discussion briefly touched upon the upcoming year's political battles and the Scotts' recent activities, including Marian's involvement in speaking engagements. The call concluded with the President acknowledging a television program featuring Julie Nixon Eisenhower.
On December 25, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 11:31 am and 11:34 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 017-087 of the White House Tapes.
On December 25, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 11:38 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 017-089 of the White House Tapes.
On December 25, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 11:55 am and 12:44 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 017-095 of the White House Tapes.
On December 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 11:21 am and 11:25 am. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 310-020 of the White House Tapes.
On December 26, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 11:52 am and 12:12 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 017-101 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon consulted with a White House operator to facilitate an outgoing communication. This interaction served a purely administrative purpose to connect the President with an external party. No substantive policy matters or political discussions were recorded during this brief logistical exchange.
On December 26, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 1:43 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 017-104 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to adjust his communication schedule for the afternoon. He directed the cancellation of a planned phone call to Secretary of State William P. Rogers. Following this, he requested that a call be placed to First Lady Pat Nixon.
President Nixon consults with the White House operator to facilitate the delivery of a recorded message and draft correspondence to Secretary of State William P. Rogers and Alexander Haig. Nixon emphasizes the importance of incorporating a warm, personal tone into letters concerning financial matters and expresses a desire to avoid assigning blame. The conversation concludes with instructions to prioritize the delivery of this message to Rogers and to hold subsequent communications.
On December 31, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 9:14 pm and 9:22 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 017-120 of the White House Tapes.
On January 1, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 2:43 pm and 3:56 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 017-131 of the White House Tapes.
On January 1, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 2:43 pm and 3:56 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 017-133 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon consulted with the White House operator to facilitate an outgoing communication. This brief interaction served as a logistical step to initiate a telephone connection required for the President's official duties. No substantive policy matters or political discussions were addressed during this exchange.
On January 2, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 10:34 am and 12:12 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 017-138 of the White House Tapes.
On January 2, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 12:12 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 017-139 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon held a brief interaction with the White House operator to facilitate a telephonic connection. This administrative exchange served as the precursor to a subsequent conversation, as indicated by the cross-reference to a later recording. No substantive policy discussions or decision-making occurred during this brief logistical coordination.
On January 2, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 3:50 pm and 3:58 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 017-147 of the White House Tapes.
On January 2, 1972, the White House operator and unknown person(s) talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 9:30 pm and 11:11 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 017-152 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon directs his personal secretary, Rose Mary Woods, to contact William P. Rogers and Donald Rumsfeld to gauge their reactions to his recent television interview with Dan Rather. Nixon explains that he is isolating himself from direct communication with staff and relies on Woods to serve as a conduit for their feedback. He tasks Woods with gathering their impressions and reporting back to him within fifteen minutes.
On January 2, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 11:28 pm and 11:30 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 017-159 of the White House Tapes.
On January 2, 1972, unknown person(s) and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 11:42 pm and 11:44 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 017-163 of the White House Tapes.
On January 3, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 12:30 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 017-168 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Deputy Press Secretary Gerald L. Warren coordinated the public announcement of the upcoming State of the Union address. Nixon confirmed the date of January 20th at noon but deferred to H.R. Haldeman’s instruction to delay the release while ongoing congressional relations work was finalized. The President authorized Warren to proceed with the announcement once those internal preparations were completed.
On January 3, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 11:08 am and 11:09 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 018-004 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon initiates a brief administrative interaction with the White House operator to place an outgoing call. The discussion focuses on connecting the President to a specific party, serving as a routine logistical step in the administration of executive communications. No substantive policy matters or major decisions are recorded during this brief operator-assisted bridge.
On January 9, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 12:39 pm and 12:41 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 018-016 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon consulted with the White House operator to facilitate an outgoing telephone connection. The brief interaction served as a logistical bridge to initiate a separate call, identified in the historical record as Conversation 18-16. No further policy or substantive administrative matters were discussed during this contact.
On January 9, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at 1:35 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 312-011 of the White House Tapes.
On January 10, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 2:54 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 018-038 of the White House Tapes.
On January 10, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 3:42 pm and 3:56 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 018-043 of the White House Tapes.
On January 10, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 5:11 pm and 5:16 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 018-049 of the White House Tapes.
On January 10, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 5:28 pm and 5:29 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 018-053 of the White House Tapes.
On January 10, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon, Alexander M. Haig, Jr., and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 5:31 pm and 5:35 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 018-055 of the White House Tapes.
On January 10, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 8:06 pm and 8:53 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 018-060 of the White House Tapes.
On January 10, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 8:06 pm and 8:53 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 018-061 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon speaks with the White House operator to facilitate a connection with his daughter, Julie Nixon Eisenhower. This brief logistical exchange serves to coordinate communication between the President and his family. The conversation functions solely as a bridge to a subsequent personal discussion.
On January 13, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at 4:12 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 314-012 of the White House Tapes.
On January 17, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 1:25 pm and 2:39 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 018-088 of the White House Tapes.
On January 17, 1972, 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 3:10 pm and 3:16 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 315-007 of the White House Tapes.
On January 18, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 10:23 am and 10:55 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 018-099 of the White House Tapes.
On January 18, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Alexander P. Butterfield met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 12:31 pm and 12:33 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 650-010 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon directed John Connally to coordinate with Arthur Burns regarding the strategic release and public relations management of the upcoming federal budget message. They discussed leaking information to the Sunday papers to build anticipation, aiming to maximize political impact by framing the initiative as a proposal under consideration. Connally agreed to manage the messaging with Burns to ensure the President could finalize and announce the decision during the official budget release.
On January 18, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon, White House operator, and Charles W. Colson talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 6:55 pm and 7:35 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 019-003 of the White House Tapes.
On January 19, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 10:06 am and 10:13 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 019-005 of the White House Tapes.
On January 19, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 10:06 am and 10:13 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 651-004 of the White House Tapes.
On January 19, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 1:40 pm and 1:43 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 019-007 of the White House Tapes.
On January 19, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 2:34 pm and 3:43 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 019-011 of the White House Tapes.
On January 20, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 1:29 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 019-034 of the White House Tapes.
On January 20, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 4:52 pm and 5:22 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 019-035 of the White House Tapes.
On January 20, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 6:00 pm and 6:06 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 019-037 of the White House Tapes.
On January 23, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 10:04 pm and 10:07 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 019-039 of the White House Tapes.
On January 24, 1972, 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 3:17 pm and 3:23 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 317-011 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon initiated this phone call with columnist William S. White to personally offer well wishes following White's recent hospitalization for a spinal fusion. The conversation served primarily as a professional courtesy, during which White updated the President on his recovery and return to work. Nixon expressed his relief at White's improved health and communicated his continued interest in reading the journalist's future columns.
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 25, 1972, the White House operator and Henry A. Kissinger talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 8:55 pm and 10:03 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 019-066 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon directs the White House operator to facilitate a telephone connection between Henry Kissinger and Charles Colson. This brief administrative interaction serves as a logistical bridge to enable communication between two key White House advisors. The President personally oversees the routing of this call to ensure the two officials are connected.
On January 25, 1972, Henry A. Kissinger and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 8:55 pm and 10:03 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 019-072 of the White House Tapes.
On January 25, 1972, Henry A. Kissinger and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 8:55 pm and 10:03 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 019-074 of the White House Tapes.
On January 25, 1972, Henry A. Kissinger and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 10:10 pm and 10:17 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 019-081 of the White House Tapes.
On January 25, 1972, Henry A. Kissinger and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 10:10 pm and 10:17 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 019-082 of the White House Tapes.
Henry Kissinger and John Mitchell discuss the positive public and political reception of President Nixon’s recent speech on Vietnam. Mitchell reports that anti-war critics like J. William Fulbright have failed to offer substantive rebuttals, while internal polling indicates overwhelming public approval. Kissinger credits a recent strategic meeting with White House staff and department heads for successfully aligning the administration’s messaging and suppressing dissent.
On January 25, 1972, Henry A. Kissinger and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 10:10 pm and 10:17 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 019-085 of the White House Tapes.
On January 26, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 10:18 am and 10:42 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 019-095 of the White House Tapes.
On January 26, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 12:12 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 019-098 of the White House Tapes.
On January 26, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon, White House operator, and Peter J. Pitchess met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 1:02 pm and 1:58 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 656-022 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon, H.R. Haldeman, Charles Colson, and other staff members discuss communication strategy following a televised speech, specifically focusing on the favorable public reaction and the need to capitalize on it. They coordinate the dissemination of a Q&A document to help the press and administration officials defend the President's peace plan. Additionally, the group brainstorms a publicity stunt involving a surprise live telephone call from the President to Henry Kissinger during a public dinner to highlight the administration's unity and focus.
On January 26, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 3:35 pm and 3:58 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 019-111 of the White House Tapes.
On January 26, 1972, H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 4:01 pm and 4:20 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 019-113 of the White House Tapes.
On January 26, 1972, 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 4:21 pm and 4:23 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 318-006 of the White House Tapes.
On January 26, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 7:47 pm and 7:51 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 019-124 of the White House Tapes.
On January 26, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 7:51 pm and 8:00 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 019-126 of the White House Tapes.
President Richard Nixon and his close associate Charles G. "Bebe" Rebozo held a brief telephone conversation that was largely redacted for personal privacy. Given the limited available transcript and the withdrawal of the primary content, no substantive policy or political decisions are discernable from the public record. The exchange appears to be a private check-in between the President and a trusted confidant.
President Nixon met with Maurice Stans to discuss the formal announcement of Stans’s resignation from his cabinet position and his subsequent transition to a new political role. The participants reviewed the status of the economy and business policy, specifically addressing the Federal Trade Commission's actions toward cereal companies and the administration's relationship with the business community. Toward the conclusion of the meeting, Peter G. Peterson and Peter M. Flanigan joined the President to finalize the protocol and media strategy for the forthcoming personnel announcements.
On January 27, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 1:03 pm and 2:10 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 658-012 of the White House Tapes.