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On May 9, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 11:21 am and 11:23 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 024-041 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon initiated a brief communication, requesting to be connected with John Mitchell. The conversation reflects the President's immediate need to consult with his former Attorney General and current campaign manager. No further substantive discussion was captured, as the recording concluded shortly after the request was placed.
On May 9, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 11:32 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 024-043 of the White House Tapes.
On May 9, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 11:32 am and 11:35 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 024-044 of the White House Tapes.
On May 9, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at 11:32 am. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 338-015 of the White House Tapes.
On May 9, 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 11:32 am and 11:35 am. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 338-016 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon consulted with a White House operator to facilitate an outgoing call. This routine interaction served as a logistical bridge to connect the President with another party for official business. No substantive policy discussions occurred during this brief exchange.
President Nixon coordinated with the White House operator to manage his outgoing call schedule, specifically addressing a missed connection with Idanell “Nellie” Connally. The President declined an offer to track Mrs. Connally down at the Renwick Gallery, instead opting to have her return the call at a later time. Additionally, Nixon reviewed a telephone call list and requested information regarding the status of the briefing room.
On May 9, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 11:53 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 024-049 of the White House Tapes.
On May 9, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 11:56 am and 12:05 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 024-051 of the White House Tapes.
On May 9, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 12:06 pm and 12:09 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 024-053 of the White House Tapes.
On May 9, 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 12:06 pm and 12:09 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 338-024 of the White House Tapes.
On May 9, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 12:13 pm and 12:27 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 024-055 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon held a brief, informal interaction with a White House operator in his office at the Old Executive Office Building. The exchange serves as a procedural point of contact rather than a substantive policy discussion. No significant developments or major decisions were recorded during this brief encounter.
On May 9, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 12:29 pm and 12:31 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 024-057 of the White House Tapes.
On May 9, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at 12:31 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 338-029 of the White House Tapes.
On May 9, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Rose Mary Woods met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 1:12 pm and 1:17 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 338-032 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon held a brief meeting with an unidentified individual in his Old Executive Office Building suite. Due to the lack of a transcript or detailed record, the specific substance of their discussion remains unknown. The meeting concluded without any documented actions or policy developments, leaving the purpose of the interaction unverified in historical records.
On May 9, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman met in the Oval Office of the White House at 5:54 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 722-012 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with Alexander P. Butterfield to facilitate a brief administrative exchange, likely concerning the scheduling of a morning report from Henry Kissinger. The interaction was limited in scope, involving general pleasantries and logistical coordination regarding the President's immediate agenda. No major policy decisions were reached during this short meeting.
On May 10, 1972, 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 9:50 am and 10:05 am. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 337-006 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with an unknown typist to dictate official instructions. The brief interaction focused on the President's administrative needs and the transcription of specific materials. No broader policy discussions were captured, as the dialogue was limited to direct dictation tasks.
On May 10, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 10:19 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 024-060 of the White House Tapes.
On May 10, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 12:06 pm and 12:32 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 024-064 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon held a brief, private meeting in his Old Executive Office Building suite with an unidentified individual. Aside from a three-second segment marked as personal and returnable, the substance of this encounter remains entirely undocumented in the available record. Consequently, no specific topics, decisions, or action items can be attributed to this exchange.
President Nixon met with an unidentified individual in the Old Executive Office Building for a brief, informal discussion. The conversation included a short, withdrawn segment marked as a personal returnable item. Due to the limited nature of the available transcript and the withdrawal of primary content, no substantive policy decisions or specific administrative actions were documented.
On May 10, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 3:55 pm and 3:59 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 024-066 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with his senior advisors and staff to strategize on managing public opinion and political messaging following his recent decision to blockade and mine North Vietnamese ports. The discussion centered on utilizing favorable polling data, countering media criticism, and coordinating consistent rhetoric among administration officials and Republican allies. Nixon also made key decisions to restrict access to government facilities like the Sequoia and Camp David, while rejecting a proposal to meet with liberal Republican senators to avoid being put in a politically compromising position.
President Nixon met briefly with an unidentified individual to coordinate logistical arrangements regarding his schedule at the Executive Office Building. The discussion focused on the necessity of managing time for transition between locations. This brief interaction concluded quickly as the President departed the Oval Office.
On May 11, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 11:22 am and 11:32 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 024-071 of the White House Tapes.
On May 11, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 11:22 am and 11:32 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 024-072 of the White House Tapes.
On May 11, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 11:51 am and 11:56 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 024-077 of the White House Tapes.
On May 11, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 3:39 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 024-079 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon initiates a brief administrative interaction with the White House operator to place an outgoing telephone call. The conversation serves a purely functional purpose to facilitate official communication. No substantive policy matters or strategic developments are discussed during this brief exchange.
President Nixon met with Alexander P. Butterfield to coordinate logistics for an upcoming trip to Camp David. The discussion centered on arranging secretarial services and establishing standby procedures for the visit. Butterfield confirmed that the necessary personnel would be prepared for the trip.
On May 15, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 5:06 pm and 5:10 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 024-082 of the White House Tapes.
On May 15, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon, White House operator, and H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 5:16 pm and 5:21 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 024-084 of the White House Tapes.
On May 15, 1972, the White House operator and H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 5:41 pm and 5:45 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 024-090 of the White House Tapes.
On May 15, 1972, H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 5:52 pm and 5:54 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 024-092 of the White House Tapes.
Charles W. Colson contacted his office staff to coordinate logistics for his wife, Patricia Colson, to join him at the White House. He instructed his assistant, Holly Holm, to arrange transportation for his wife so she could arrive by 8:15 p.m. This adjustment was necessitated by a last-minute meeting with the President that prevented Colson from dining at home.
On May 15, 1972, H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 7:07 pm and 7:37 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 024-104 of the White House Tapes.
On May 15, 1972, H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 7:07 pm and 7:37 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 024-105 of the White House Tapes.
On May 15, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 7:59 pm and 8:02 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 024-114 of the White House Tapes.
On May 15, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 8:18 pm and 9:16 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 024-119 of the White House Tapes.
On May 15, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 8:18 pm and 9:16 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 024-120 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon held a brief, unsuccessful attempt to place a telephone call through the White House operator. The interaction ended quickly without the President successfully reaching the intended party. No substantive policy matters or administrative decisions were documented during this short exchange.
President Nixon held a brief, unscheduled interaction with a White House operator while working in the Old Executive Office Building. Although the specific substance of the exchange remains unrecorded, the interaction reflects the routine administrative communication required to manage telephonic operations during the President's evening hours. No substantive policy decisions or historical actions are documented as a result of this connection.
On May 15, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 9:19 pm and 9:23 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 024-122 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon consulted with a White House operator to confirm the successful completion and mutual understanding of a previous communication. The brief exchange served as a follow-up to ensure that the intended message had been clearly conveyed to the recipient. No further actions were required, as both parties expressed satisfaction that the matter had been handled effectively.
President Nixon held a brief, unscheduled meeting with a White House operator in his Old Executive Office Building workspace. The interaction appears to be a routine administrative exchange, as no substantive policy or political discussions were recorded. The meeting serves primarily as a record of the President's immediate access to telecommunications support staff during late-evening hours.
On May 15, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 9:35 pm and 9:36 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 024-127 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon held a brief, informal check-in with Ann Duggan late in the evening to discuss the status of a specific legislative bill. The conversation focused on the lack of available information regarding the proposal's progress. The exchange concluded with the President instructing Duggan to retire for the night after acknowledging the ambiguity of the situation.
On May 15, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 10:15 pm and 11:07 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 024-131 of the White House Tapes.
On May 15, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 10:15 pm and 11:07 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 024-132 of the White House Tapes.
On May 15, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 11:07 pm and 11:12 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 024-133 of the White House Tapes.
On May 15, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 11:41 pm and 11:42 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 024-135 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman met briefly to coordinate administrative logistics and discuss scheduling concerns. The primary focus involved clarifying the status of a Secret Service deployment to ensure no unauthorized increases in staffing had occurred. The two concluded the session by briefly aligning on upcoming priorities and personal meetings.
On May 16, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 8:03 am and 8:11 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 024-137 of the White House Tapes.
On May 16, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 8:03 am and 8:11 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 024-138 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon instructed the White House operator to contact Dr. Lukacs regarding the medical status of George Wallace, who was recently hospitalized following an assassination attempt. During the call, Nixon also inquired about the whereabouts of Henry Kissinger to determine if he was available or currently occupied in a staff meeting. The exchange served primarily to facilitate urgent communication regarding the aftermath of the Wallace shooting and to coordinate the President's internal schedule.
President Nixon consulted with Alexander M. Haig, Jr. regarding ongoing administrative and logistical matters. While the transcript is fragmentary, the discussion centers on internal communication protocols and the coordination of presidential affairs. No major policy shifts or strategic decisions were finalized during this brief exchange.
On May 16, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 9:47 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 024-141 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon instructed the White House operator to facilitate a meeting with General Alexander M. Haig, Jr. Shortly after the operator placed the call, Stephen B. Bull joined the President in the Oval Office. The brief exchange primarily functioned to coordinate logistics for Haig's arrival.
On May 16, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 9:50 am and 9:56 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 725-015 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with Alexander P. Butterfield, Stephen B. Bull, and H. R. Haldeman to review administrative materials and schedule updates. The discussion focused on routine paperwork, logistics regarding the upcoming presidential trip to Moscow, and the scheduling of meetings for key staff members including Alexander Haig and Charles Colson. The participants also addressed staff correspondence and procedural matters related to the President's daily agenda.
On May 16, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 9:59 am and 10:00 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 024-145 of the White House Tapes.
On May 16, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 11:49 am and 11:54 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 024-149 of the White House Tapes.
On May 16, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 1:20 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 024-151 of the White House Tapes.
On May 16, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at 1:20 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 340-004 of the White House Tapes.
On May 16, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 1:22 pm and 3:50 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 024-152 of the White House Tapes.
On May 16, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 3:58 pm and 3:59 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 024-154 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon held an brief, informal morning meeting with an unidentified individual at the Aspen Lodge in Camp David. The discussion, which was interrupted by significant recording discontinuities and withdrawn personal segments, touched upon mundane domestic details including the maintenance of a fireplace and the staffing of Filipino cooks at the White House. No substantive policy decisions or political developments were recorded during this brief encounter.
On May 17, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David at an unknown time between 10:32 am and 10:33 am. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 189-011 of the White House Tapes.
On May 17, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator talked on the telephone at Camp David at an unknown time between 11:09 am and 2:26 pm. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 131-005 of the White House Tapes.
On May 17, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator talked on the telephone at Camp David at an unknown time between 2:40 pm and 2:42 pm. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 131-009 of the White House Tapes.
Unknown person(s) and Camp David operator talked on the telephone at Camp David on an unknown date, sometime between 12:00 am on May 18, 1972 and 11:49 pm on June 6, 1972. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 132-025 of the White House Tapes.
On May 18, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and unknown person(s) met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David at an unknown time between 10:05 am and 10:10 am. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 191-001 of the White House Tapes.
On May 18, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator talked on the telephone at Camp David at an unknown time between 10:33 am and 10:58 am. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 131-026 of the White House Tapes.
On May 18, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David at an unknown time between 11:23 am and 11:24 am. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 191-009 of the White House Tapes.
On May 18, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David at an unknown time between 11:37 am and 11:38 am. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 191-012 of the White House Tapes.
On May 18, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator talked on the telephone at Camp David at 11:42 am. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 131-035 of the White House Tapes.
On May 18, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon, Camp David operator, and Henry A. Kissinger talked on the telephone at Camp David at an unknown time between 12:25 pm and 12:33 pm. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 131-039 of the White House Tapes.
On May 18, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David at an unknown time between 5:20 pm and 5:30 pm. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 188-001 of the White House Tapes.
On May 19, 1972, unknown person(s), White House operator, Stephen B. Bull, and H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman talked on the telephone at 11:17 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 024-103 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Alexander P. Butterfield met briefly to finalize details regarding the President's upcoming schedule. The primary focus of the discussion was a planned press reception, specifically addressing the participation and potential remarks of First Lady Pat Nixon. Ultimately, the President decided against receiving a specific group of attendees at the event.
President Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull to review and adjust the presidential schedule for the day. The discussion primarily focused on coordinating the timing of a meeting with Henry Kissinger and arranging a barber's appointment. Nixon explicitly instructed Bull to prioritize his schedule, noting that Kissinger would be required to wait if the President's other commitments ran overtime.
President Nixon held a meeting with an unidentified individual in his Old Executive Office Building office to discuss the retention of an unknown document or item. The conversation concluded with a brief, informal sign-off, leaving the specific nature of the materials and any resulting directives ambiguous. No further policy developments or definitive actions are discernible from the brief recorded exchange.
President Nixon instructed the White House operator to facilitate a meeting by directing an unnamed individual to the Executive Office Building. This brief exchange served as a logistical coordination to ensure the individual's arrival upon being summoned. The conversation underscores the procedural reliance on operators to manage the President's immediate scheduling and visitor access.
On May 19, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 3:25 pm and 3:49 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 024-161 of the White House Tapes.
Alexander P. Butterfield met with U.S. Secret Service agents in the Oval Office to discuss logistics regarding the President’s location and movements. Due to the lack of an available transcript and the presence of withdrawn material, the specific tactical details remain restricted. The discussion served as an administrative coordination effort between the White House staff and the security detail.
On May 20, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 12:00 am and 8:27 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 024-164 of the White House Tapes.
United States Secret Service agents convened in the Cabinet Room to discuss the drafting of an internal memorandum. The brief, redacted exchange centers on an agent's extensive effort to finalize the document after weeks of preparation. No further substantive details regarding the policy implications or final actions of the memo are discernible from the available record.
On June 1, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 10:23 pm and 11:17 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 025-001 of the White House Tapes.
Edward R. F. Cox and the White House operator talked on the telephone on an unknown date, sometime between 11:49 pm on June 1, 1972 and 8:30 am on June 6, 1972. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 025-006 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull in the Oval Office to discuss scheduling and logistics related to National Security Advisor Henry A. Kissinger. The brief interaction focused on coordinating Kissinger's activities or appointments. No further actions or developments were recorded beyond these administrative arrangements.
On June 6, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 9:21 am and 9:58 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 025-008 of the White House Tapes.
On June 6, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 12:23 pm and 12:36 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 025-012 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon held an informal meeting with an unidentified individual, possibly a member of his domestic staff or security detail. The brief dialogue centered on the logistics of returning to a vehicle and the possession of a specific, unnamed item referred to as "dope." No significant policy or political decisions resulted from this exchange, which appears to concern routine personal or administrative tasks.
President Nixon met with Alexander P. Butterfield to coordinate the President's immediate administrative schedule. The brief discussion centered on the logistical necessity of signing outstanding official documents. The meeting concluded quickly after logistical confirmation between the two parties.
President Nixon contacted the Camp David operator to initiate a telephone call to his special counsel, Charles W. Colson. The interaction served as a brief administrative bridge to connect the President with his advisor. No substantive policy discussions or decisions were recorded during this brief bridge segment.