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Related topics: WatergateRose Mary WoodsPresidential meetingsPersonal communicationH. R. HaldemanPresidential memorandumPersonal correspondenceJohn W. Dean IIIExecutive privilegeDocument managementAdministrative proceduresSchedulingPat NixonMemorandum
President Nixon and Marjorie P. Acker engage in a brief, administrative discussion regarding the review and editing of a specific document. The conversation focuses on revisions to pages 10 and 11, with the President providing instructions on handling the text. The primary objective is the finalization and refinement of these pages before distribution.
On April 15, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building from 4:35 pm to 4:36 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 249-020 of the White House Tapes.
Charles G. “Bebe” Rebozo and Rose Mary Woods engaged in a brief telephone conversation regarding personal matters. The entirety of the recorded segments was classified as personal and subsequently withdrawn from public release. No substantive policy discussions or administrative actions were documented in the available transcript.
President Richard Nixon and First Lady Pat Nixon engaged in a private telephone conversation regarding personal matters. The content of this dialogue remains restricted from public record due to its private nature, as indicated by the withdrawal of the segment from the archival file. No substantive policy decisions or administrative actions are associated with this interaction.
President Nixon held a brief telephone conversation with First Lady Pat Nixon. The primary content of this discussion remains inaccessible to researchers as the recording is classified as a personal, returnable item. Consequently, no substantive policy matters or official developments are documented for this exchange.
On October 22, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House at 10:40 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 599-007 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon utilized this session to record a formal memorandum for the record. The meeting served as a dictation period for the President to consolidate his thoughts or directives on specific administrative matters. No other participants were present, and the resulting dictated document remains the sole outcome of this brief Oval Office engagement.
On March 22, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 10:05 am and 11:01 am. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 324-018 of the White House Tapes.
President Richard Nixon and First Lady Pat Nixon engaged in a brief telephone conversation. The exchange consisted of personal matters that were subsequently identified as returnable and withdrawn from the public record. No substantive policy discussions or administrative actions occurred during this brief interaction.
Edward R. F. Cox and John Colby engaged in a telephone conversation regarding personal matters. The majority of the recording has been withheld from the public record due to its classification as a personal returnable item. Consequently, no substantive policy decisions or administrative actions are available for historical review.
President Nixon consults with an unidentified associate regarding the logistics of managing and consolidating sensitive materials held in storage. He emphasizes the need for a comprehensive report on the status of these files, specifically requesting an update by the time he arrives at the California Center. The conversation also briefly touches upon personnel assignments involving Patrick J. Buchanan and the management of reporting staff.
On July 19, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 9:26 pm and 9:45 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 348-014 of the White House Tapes.
On July 24, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and John B. Connally met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 12:44 pm and 12:45 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 350-008 of the White House Tapes.
On July 26, 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 7:45 am and 8:04 am. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 350-023 of the White House Tapes.
On July 26, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Julie Nixon Eisenhower talked on the telephone from 1:48 pm to 1:49 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 027-082 of the White House Tapes.
On July 31, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman talked on the telephone from 9:51 pm to 9:57 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 028-020 of the White House Tapes.
On August 4, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Thomas G. Dunn met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building from 2:30 pm to 2:32 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 362-005 of the White House Tapes.
On August 11, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon, Alexander P. Butterfield, and Manolo Sanchez met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 9:28 am and 9:35 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 767-015 of the White House Tapes.
President Richard M. Nixon, Manolo Sanchez, and H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David on an unknown date, sometime between 6:05 pm on August 14, 1972 and 8:17 pm on August 15, 1972. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 202-002 of the White House Tapes.
On September 29, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Edward W. Carter talked on the telephone from 6:42 pm to 6:44 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 030-032 of the White House Tapes.
On October 17, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Thelma C. ("Pat") (Ryan) Nixon talked on the telephone from 6:26 pm to 6:27 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 031-106 of the White House Tapes.
On October 18, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 7:30 pm and 7:55 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 369-027 of the White House Tapes.
On October 25, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 10:14 am and 11:18 am. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 372-017 of the White House Tapes.
On October 26, 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 2:29 pm and 2:40 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 375-016 of the White House Tapes.
On November 1, 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 8:08 pm and 9:13 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 376-005 of the White House Tapes.
On December 29, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Manolo Sanchez met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David at an unknown time between 11:06 am and 11:23 am. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 237-011 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with an unknown woman to provide specific instructions regarding the handling of his personal dictation tapes and related memoranda. He emphasized the necessity of maintaining personal control over the original recordings, explicitly stating his desire to secure the tapes himself rather than having them copied or filed by others. The discussion focused on establishing a secure process for the custody and clearance of these sensitive records.
On February 20, 1973, 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 3:22 pm and 4:15 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 411-020 of the White House Tapes.
On March 27, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 1:32 pm and 2:57 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 423-007 of the White House Tapes.
On March 27, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Manolo Sanchez met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 1:32 pm and 2:57 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 423-008 of the White House Tapes.
On April 12, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 1:06 pm and 1:10 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 894-010 of the White House Tapes.
John Ehrlichman updates President Nixon regarding an ongoing investigation into a mysterious removal of eight boxes of materials from a committee office the day after the Watergate break-in. Ehrlichman reports that Charles Colson, H.R. Haldeman, and others lack knowledge of the event, though they suspect it involved someone with high-level access like Robert C. Odle or Frederick C. LaRue. The President expresses concern over the potential link to Watergate and emphasizes the urgent need to identify the individual who reportedly moved the materials to a private apartment.
On April 30, 1973, Rose Mary Woods and President Richard M. Nixon talked on the telephone at Camp David from 6:04 pm to 6:05 pm. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 164-058 of the White House Tapes.
On May 1, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Julie Nixon Eisenhower met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building from 1:30 pm to 1:31 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 433-021 of the White House Tapes.
Alexander M. Haig, Jr. and H. R. Haldeman discuss concerns regarding Haldeman’s upcoming grand jury testimony and the potential subpoena of his personal notes. Haig expresses alarm over reports that Haldeman’s lawyers might have provided copies of these notes to the White House counsel, which could compromise claims of executive privilege. Haldeman clarifies that he possesses no copies outside the White House and confirms that he will return any existing extracts to his secure files to mitigate legal vulnerabilities.
President Nixon met with his personal secretary, Rose Mary Woods, to discuss the management and security of sensitive documents, specifically memos and John D. Ehrlichman's diaries related to the ongoing Watergate investigation. Nixon instructed Woods to verify the contents of their files and retrieve certain personal dictated notes to ensure they were kept separate from official records. The conversation also touched upon the climate of the administration, with Woods offering personal support and encouragement to the President as he navigated the mounting political crisis.
President Richard Nixon met with his personal secretary, Rose Mary Woods, to discuss the organization and status of sensitive Watergate-related memoranda. The conversation focused on distinguishing between internal files and documents prepared for distribution, including materials originating from Camp David. Nixon confirmed that the records were properly accounted for and verified, indicating the completion of a review process regarding these sensitive papers.
President Nixon and Alexander Haig discuss the handling of sensitive White House memoranda and internal records in the context of the unfolding Watergate investigation. They specifically evaluate the potential risks associated with releasing these documents, comparing them to personal diaries, and assess the implications of testimony involving John Dean and the FBI. The discussion reflects the administration's strategic efforts to manage the disclosure of internal materials while anticipating the legal and political fallout of the scandal.
President Nixon and legal counsel J. Fred Buzhardt, Jr. held a brief meeting to verify the status of undisclosed materials or records. Buzhardt confirmed that the requested items had been secured and reviewed, though he noted that the effort yielded unsuccessful or unproductive results. This exchange served as a status update regarding the handling of sensitive documentation amidst the unfolding Watergate investigation.
President Nixon met with an unknown individual to receive a memorandum regarding a voluntary oil allocation program. The meeting was brief, serving primarily as a delivery point for documentation intended for the library. No further substantive policy discussions occurred during this interaction.
President Nixon met with Alexander Haig and Ronald Ziegler to develop a rigorous "battle plan" for addressing the expanding Watergate scandal and ongoing investigations. The participants strategized on how to manage the release of sensitive White House records, including memoranda of conversation and materials related to the Huston Plan and CIA involvement. A primary focus was establishing a unified defense against accusations involving John Dean, H.R. Haldeman, and John Ehrlichman, while firmly asserting executive privilege over presidential papers.
On May 22, 1973, 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 12:55 pm and 2:31 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 440-002 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met to discuss the management of sensitive documents and the handling of specific files. The exchange centered on ensuring particular records were properly filed or moved, while briefly touching upon administrative concerns involving staff performance or conduct. The brief dialogue reflects the President's preoccupation with document control and the oversight of personnel matters.
President Nixon and Press Secretary Ronald Ziegler discuss strategies to counter John W. Dean III’s allegations regarding a Watergate cover-up and his efforts to seek immunity. The President expresses skepticism about Dean’s work habits and record-keeping, while emphasizing that past discussions regarding executive privilege were matters of constitutional principle rather than criminal activity. To prepare a defense, Nixon directs Ziegler and Alexander Haig to examine Dean’s files to better understand the nature of the materials he may have removed or copied.
President Nixon, Alexander Haig, and Ronald Ziegler met to discuss the mounting political pressure surrounding the Watergate scandal, specifically focusing on the allegations made by John Dean. They reviewed the status of evidence, including Dean’s personal records and meeting logs, and discussed the necessity of obtaining the original documents to challenge the veracity of Dean's claims. The President emphasized his desire to clarify the timeline of his interactions with Dean and directed staff to secure relevant files immediately to prepare a coherent White House response.
President Nixon and aide Stephen B. Bull coordinate the organization and review of specific administrative or historical records, specifically referencing a cutoff date of March 1st. Nixon directs Bull to consult with Bob Holman to identify and retrieve material relevant to this timeframe. The exchange underscores an effort to sort and track documentation, though the precise nature of the materials remains implicit.
On June 13, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and J. Fred Buzhardt, Jr. met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building from 11:37 am to 11:38 am. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 445-005 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and H.R. Haldeman discuss the management of presidential records and materials, specifically focusing on the documentation of the administration's first four years. The two men also evaluate potential publishers for these materials and touch upon ongoing investigations, including the testimony of John Dean and others involved in the Watergate scandal. Nixon expresses concern regarding the motivations of those testifying and emphasizes the need for a strategic approach to documenting his presidency.