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Nixon Tapes on White House scheduling
351 conversations · page 2 of 4 · frequently with Nixon, Bull, Haldeman, Butterfield
President Nixon and Alexander P. Butterfield met to finalize administrative details for upcoming White House events, including a state dinner for Indira Gandhi. They discussed the guest list for the dinner and reviewed potential speakers for a religious service scheduled for November 14, 1971. The President evaluated recommendations from Charles Colson and Robert Finch regarding the service, ultimately addressing the logistical difficulties of securing guests for the event.
President Nixon, hosting Ghanaian Prime Minister Kofi A. Busia at the White House, requested that Alexander Haig arrange for Peter G. Peterson to join them for a meeting. Haig successfully contacted Peterson to facilitate this introduction. The call served primarily as a logistical coordination to include Peterson in the ongoing diplomatic discussion with the Ghanaian leader.
President Nixon met with his valet, Manolo Sanchez, to coordinate logistics regarding upcoming diplomatic gift exchanges and personal scheduling. The discussion primarily focused on the procurement of gold pins intended as gifts for the family of Ghanaian Prime Minister Kofi A. Busia. Additionally, the pair briefly reviewed scheduling details for First Lady Pat Nixon and Julie Nixon Eisenhower, including considerations regarding the First Lady's wardrobe.
President Nixon met with aide Stephen B. Bull to coordinate logistical details for upcoming ceremonial events. The discussion focused on scheduling a signing ceremony, managing the distribution of souvenir pens, and arranging photography sessions for participants, including Charles R. Jonas and Julie Nixon Eisenhower. The pair also reviewed plans for a tour and photo opportunity at the Executive Office Building.
President Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met to coordinate logistics regarding the Cabinet Room schedule for Pat Boone and his family. The discussion also touched upon the timing of the President’s upcoming meeting with National Security Advisor Henry A. Kissinger. The brief interaction served to finalize arrangements for these pending appointments.
President Nixon and Stephen B. Bull discussed logistical arrangements for an upcoming meeting with journalist Richard Wilson. Nixon expressed his desire to meet with Wilson privately, separate from a larger group of individuals. Bull confirmed the necessary scheduling adjustments, noting a thirty-minute wait period before the meeting could proceed.
President Nixon met with Alexander P. Butterfield in the Old Executive Office Building to discuss the schedule of Secretary of Defense Melvin R. Laird. The brief exchange focused on administrative logistics regarding Laird's availability. No major policy decisions were recorded during the short interaction.
President Nixon and First Lady Pat Nixon coordinate their personal schedules and upcoming political matters, including the resignation of Secretary of Agriculture Clifford Hardin. The President discusses his plans to work through an upcoming National Security Council meeting before traveling to Camp David. The couple also briefly touches upon event logistics, including the presence of Billy Graham and the management of various guests.
President Nixon and Donald Rumsfeld met to discuss the administration's strategic management of the Pay Board, specifically addressing the contentious issue of wage retroactivity. They reviewed the President's recent interactions with Congress, including feedback from Clark MacGregor, and coordinated upcoming personnel meetings involving key cabinet members and foreign diplomats. The conversation centered on maintaining a firm stance regarding economic policy and ensuring that administration representatives on the Pay Board continued to exert influence to achieve desired outcomes.
President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman met to review recent polling data and coordinate scheduling matters. The discussion focused on analyzing public opinion trends and managing the President’s upcoming calendar commitments. No specific policy decisions were finalized, but the exchange served as a routine administrative review of political strategy and time management.
President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman coordinate the scheduling of an upcoming meeting with Treasury Secretary John B. Connally. The discussion touches upon the President's calendar, the review of recent polling data concerning public sentiment on the Vietnam War, and administrative personnel matters. The participants finalize plans to reconnect later in the day to address these pending policy and staffing items.
President Nixon and Charles Colson discuss efforts to locate AFL-CIO leader George Meany to secure an invitation for the President to attend the labor organization's upcoming convention. The pair coordinates with George Shultz and Willie Usery to facilitate the request. Additionally, they review the timing of a Louis Harris public opinion poll to determine if it reflected the public's response to a recent Vietnam troop withdrawal announcement.
President Nixon initiates a brief telephone call to Special Counsel Charles W. Colson to confirm his immediate availability. After verifying that Colson is free, the President directs him to come to the Oval Office for a meeting. The brief exchange serves primarily as a logistical check to coordinate their schedules for an upcoming discussion.
President Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull in the Oval Office to coordinate administrative logistics. The discussion focused specifically on the scheduling and calendar arrangements for John D. Ehrlichman. The brief encounter served as a routine internal management session to align the President's staff priorities.
President Nixon and Treasury Secretary John Connally coordinated their strategy for managing Federal Reserve Chairman Arthur Burns regarding monetary policy and upcoming economic discussions. They planned a two-stage approach: Connally would meet with Burns individually to prep him on the money supply, followed by a larger 4:30 PM meeting involving Nixon, Connally, Burns, George Shultz, and Henry Kissinger. This structure was designed to ensure Burns remained aligned with administration goals while providing him with a sense of inclusion in the decision-making process.
President Nixon met with an unidentified individual to review Henry Kissinger’s upcoming schedule. This brief consultation focused on the logistics and coordination of Kissinger's itinerary. No specific policy decisions were recorded during this short exchange.
President Nixon met with Stephen B. Bull to coordinate the scheduling of Treasury Secretary John B. Connally. The discussion served as a brief administrative precursor to a follow-up meeting with the Secretary. An unidentified participant joined the conversation briefly before the group departed the Oval Office.
President Nixon met with Stephen B. Bull to finalize scheduling arrangements for upcoming meetings with key cabinet members and advisors, including John Connally, George Shultz, John Ehrlichman, and Henry Kissinger. The brief discussion served to coordinate the sequence of these sessions and confirm logistical responsibilities for the afternoon. No major policy decisions were made, as the primary focus remained on administrative agenda management.
President Nixon met with his personal secretary Rose Mary Woods to discuss various administrative, scheduling, and personnel matters. The conversation included coordinating details for upcoming White House events and travel, as well as evaluating the efficiency and size of his White House staff. The President expressed concerns regarding office space, staffing levels during trips, and general administrative organization.
President Nixon called Senator Strom Thurmond to extend birthday greetings and invite the Senator and his wife, Nancy, to visit the Oval Office. During the call, they arranged a photo opportunity to include the First Lady, Pat Nixon, at the White House. The participants agreed to schedule the visit and the photograph for the following Tuesday at noon.
President Nixon met with senior military officials and personnel, including Brigadier Generals Jeanne M. Holm, Anna M. Hays, and Elizabeth P. Hoisington, to discuss the status and recruitment of women in the armed services. The discussion focused on the high quality of female college graduates entering officer training and the overall progress of integrating women into peacetime military roles. Following this, Stephen B. Bull briefed the President on the scheduling of the “Most Courageous Junior Olympian” award ceremony.
President Nixon met with H. R. Haldeman, Ronald Ziegler, and Alexander Butterfield to discuss a wide range of administrative, political, and public relations matters. The conversation covered the administration's messaging on the India-Pakistan conflict and the UN vote, strategies for upcoming presidential media appearances, and logistical planning for international travel to the Azores and Bermuda. Additionally, they reviewed scheduling for the holiday season, including plans for White House social events, press interactions, and potential staff restructuring.
President Nixon and Alexander Butterfield met to coordinate the President's upcoming schedule, specifically focusing on the legislative progress of a pending tax bill. Nixon discussed the necessity of contacting Representative Wilbur D. Mills to secure the bill's passage. Butterfield was tasked with facilitating the communication and managing the timing of this engagement.
President Nixon and his personal secretary, Rose Mary Woods, discuss the logistical and public relations challenges surrounding the scheduling of television appearances for Julie Nixon Eisenhower. The President expresses frustration with the inadequate planning currently being handled by staff and directs Woods to coordinate with Bob Haldeman to ensure the proposed Christmas-themed program moves forward effectively. They agree that positive media exposure featuring Julie is essential for the administration's public image and conclude that stronger oversight is required to regain control over the scheduling process.
President Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull to review his upcoming schedule, specifically focusing on a meeting with Clark MacGregor. The discussion centered on managing pending congressional legislation and the implications of a recent amendment introduced by Chairman O'Connor. The participants affirmed their satisfaction with the progress made on these legislative strategies prior to their scheduled engagement.
President Nixon and his daughter, Julie Nixon Eisenhower, spoke to coordinate personal scheduling and travel plans for the upcoming weekend. The discussion centered on logistics for a family trip to New York City, including arrangements for attending a play and dining at the “21 Club.” They also briefly reviewed the President’s official schedule, specifically regarding upcoming meetings with legislative leaders.
President Nixon met with Stephen B. Bull to coordinate the scheduling of an upcoming meeting with Archbishop Luigi Raimondi. The discussion focused on aligning the Archbishop’s visit with a formal bill signing ceremony to ensure optimal press coverage. Nixon emphasized the need for precise timing to avoid logistical complications or negative optics.
President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman met to discuss logistics and concerns regarding the President’s upcoming trip to the People's Republic of China, specifically expressing frustration over excessive sightseeing and unproductive gaps in the schedule proposed by Henry Kissinger. Nixon directed Haldeman to coordinate revisions to the itinerary—aiming to cut unnecessary travel days and prioritize substance over tourism—while instructing him to handle these changes without directly confronting Kissinger initially. The two also briefly touched upon Henry Kissinger's concerns regarding media leaks and tension with the State Department.
President Nixon contacted Charles W. Colson to request a meeting at the Oval Office. Colson confirmed his availability and agreed to travel from his office in the Executive Office Building to join the President. This brief communication served solely as a logistical arrangement to coordinate their upcoming face-to-face discussion.
President Nixon and his personal secretary Rose Mary Woods exchanged New Year's greetings and discussed their respective holiday activities, including watching football games. The President noted that he was dedicating his time to studying and preparing for his upcoming television interview with Dan Rather. They also briefly touched upon logistics regarding Pat Nixon’s scheduled departure for an official trip to Africa.
President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman coordinated media logistics for an upcoming television interview, deciding to restrict press access to a limited number of wire service photographers to avoid large groups of reporters. The two also reviewed the President's upcoming schedule, including meetings with Gerard C. Smith and Attorney General John Mitchell. Additionally, Nixon directed Haldeman to include various cabinet members and advisors in a meeting with Peter G. Peterson to ensure a unified administrative stance and effectively stall on pending policy decisions.
President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman met to coordinate the President's schedule for upcoming briefings with key administration staff. The discussion centered on organizing logistics for meetings with senior advisors, including Charles Colson, George Shultz, and John Ehrlichman. This session served as a preparatory phase for a series of high-level administrative policy consultations.
President Nixon and Henry Kissinger met to coordinate the National Security Advisor's upcoming professional schedule and logistical planning. The discussion focused on managing Kissinger’s time and prioritizing essential diplomatic commitments. The meeting served to align the administration's strategic agenda with Kissinger's immediate travel and consultation requirements.
President Nixon consulted with an aide regarding his upcoming schedule and the logistical arrangements for a lunch meeting with Jack J. Dreyfus, Jr. The discussion centered on finalizing the timing and duration of this appointment. No formal decisions were recorded during this brief administrative exchange.
President Nixon met with an unknown individual and Alexander P. Butterfield to discuss the President's upcoming schedule and administrative arrangements. The meeting was characterized by confusion regarding the necessity of Butterfield’s presence, resulting in a brief interaction before he departed. Discussions briefly touched upon Charles W. Colson’s role in the scheduling process.
President Nixon consulted with Stephen B. Bull regarding his upcoming schedule and the need for a briefing from Peter G. Peterson. The discussion focused on coordinating a private update from Peterson concerning a recent Council on International Economic Policy meeting and trade legislation prior to a larger scheduled gathering. Nixon approved the request for a pre-meeting session to review Peterson’s materials and ensure he was prepared for subsequent discussions with cabinet-level officials.
President Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull to manage his immediate schedule and prioritize his upcoming meetings. The discussion focused on coordinating a briefing with John D. Ehrlichman regarding the potential implementation of a value-added tax and managing related press relations. Ultimately, the President directed Bull to defer the meeting with Ehrlichman due to competing scheduling pressures.
President Nixon speaks with his daughter, Julie Nixon Eisenhower, to review recent media coverage of the First Lady’s Africa trip and Julie's own environmental tour of the Big Cypress Swamp. They discuss the potential for future public relations opportunities regarding environmental issues involving both Julie and Pat Nixon. Additionally, Julie suggests that staffer Dave Parker needs additional support to manage the scheduling workload for her and her sister, Tricia, a concern the President agrees to address.
President Nixon met with his personal secretary Rose Mary Woods and valet Manolo Sanchez to review administrative matters, including phone logs and upcoming scheduling requirements. The discussion addressed staffing concerns regarding the President’s impending trip to the People's Republic of China, specifically focusing on the involvement of USIA personnel and Henry Kissinger's decision-making process. The group also briefly touched upon recent public relations activities and upcoming swearing-in ceremonies.
President Nixon met with his senior staff, including H. R. Haldeman, to address ongoing frustrations regarding the mismanagement of his daily schedule, the handling of sensitive staff briefings, and the need for stricter control over administrative operations. He expressed irritation with staff who deliberately misrepresented the time requirements of meetings, specifically citing Henry Kissinger’s performance, and emphasized the necessity of maintaining personal and professional discipline ahead of critical upcoming events like the State of the Union and the China trip. Nixon also clarified his stance on public relations, notably his decision to refuse portrait sittings until after his presidency and his skepticism toward further press commentary regarding foreign policy leaks.
H. R. Haldeman coordinates with Stephen B. Bull regarding logistical plans for the President’s travel to Camp David. The discussion focuses on determining the mode of transportation—helicopter or car—based on weather conditions at the destination in Thurmont, Maryland. Haldeman also confirms that Rose Mary Woods and Marjorie P. Acker are scheduled to accompany the President's party and instructs Bull to relay these arrangements to the relevant staff.
President Nixon and Charles W. Colson met briefly to discuss scheduling matters involving H. R. Haldeman. The conversation focused on the necessity of increasing political involvement and urgency in their upcoming agenda. No specific policy decisions were finalized during this brief exchange.
President Nixon consulted with an unidentified woman regarding the arrival of Treasury Secretary John B. Connally. He requested that Connally be brought to the Oval Office immediately upon arrival for a private briefing before the participation of other scheduled attendees. This directive prioritized Connally's input as the President managed his administrative agenda for the afternoon.
President Nixon contacted George P. Shultz to request an immediate, in-person meeting at the Executive Office Building. Nixon intended to consult with Shultz briefly prior to a scheduled meeting with Congressman Page Belcher. Shultz agreed to the request and promptly headed to the President's office.
President Nixon contacted George P. Shultz to request an immediate, brief meeting at the Old Executive Office Building. The primary purpose of the call was to coordinate a discussion between the two men regarding an unspecified matter. Nixon indicated that he had a prior commitment with Page Belcher but intended to consult with Shultz directly afterward.
President Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull to review and manage Henry A. Kissinger’s upcoming schedule. The conversation focused on the logistical coordination of Kissinger's itinerary. No further actions were recorded regarding this administrative briefing.
President Nixon met with H.R. Haldeman and Henry Kissinger to discuss environmental planning, upcoming administrative scheduling, and the strategic management of public perception regarding Vietnam peace negotiations. Kissinger updated the President on recent North Vietnamese diplomatic maneuvers and the administration's efforts to rebut critics in the press, specifically focusing on the "nine-point" peace plan. Nixon directed his staff to maintain pressure on State Department officials to produce policy papers for the upcoming China trip while opting to meet with André Malraux to gain insights into Chinese leadership.
President Nixon met with Alexander P. Butterfield to coordinate the President's immediate daily schedule. The discussion centered on logistics for upcoming meetings with Billy Graham and H. R. Haldeman. The session concluded with Butterfield managing the President's appointments to ensure his agenda proceeded as planned.
President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman met to coordinate a strategy for challenging the perceived bias of major television networks, focusing specifically on the distribution and promotion of Edith Efron's book, *How CBS Tried to Kill a Book*. The discussion involved plans to utilize Patrick Buchanan and various conservative organizations to monitor media coverage and distribute Efron’s forthcoming testimony to key influencers. During the meeting, Stephen B. Bull joined to briefly discuss the President's schedule, including a potential appointment related to the Atomic Energy Commission.
President Nixon consulted with the White House operator to facilitate a communication with Charles W. Colson. The discussion primarily addressed scheduling logistics and the President's request for Colson to return his call. The brief exchange served as a procedural step to initiate direct contact with his Special Counsel.
President Nixon and his daughter, Tricia Nixon Cox, discuss personal and political matters, including a biased New York Times article regarding Vice President Spiro Agnew and the media coverage of the President's recent public engagements. The conversation also covers scheduling logistics for upcoming trips to Florida and Camp David, alongside reflections on the President's upcoming trip to the People's Republic of China. Additionally, they exchange positive feedback regarding a memorandum from Charles Colson concerning the public perception of First Lady Pat Nixon.
President Nixon and Alexander P. Butterfield met to finalize the scheduling and agendas for an upcoming Cabinet meeting and a session with Congressional leaders. The discussion focused on coordinating topics for the Cabinet, including the ongoing dock strike, welfare reform, and the proposed value-added tax. They also addressed protocol for the final meeting of Secretary of Commerce Maurice Stans.
President Nixon, H. R. Haldeman, and various staff members met to discuss administrative scheduling, the quality and strategy of presidential speechwriting, and broader media relations. The conversation focused on the President's upcoming schedule, including interactions with congressional leaders and diplomatic representatives, while expressing significant frustration over the lack of emotional impact in current speech drafts. The participants further analyzed political messaging regarding the Vietnam War, strategizing on how to maintain public support by framing Nixon’s actions as fulfilling his executive responsibilities against political undercutting by critics.
President Nixon, H. R. Haldeman, and Stephen B. Bull discussed the logistical arrangements for the upcoming memorial service of diplomat Llewellyn E. “Tommy” Thompson, Jr. The participants focused on distinguishing the nature of the event from a traditional funeral and confirmed the specific venue as the Washington National Cathedral. They sought to finalize the timing of the service to ensure proper executive planning.
President Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met briefly to coordinate logistics for an upcoming meeting with Slaheddine El Goulli. The discussion focused on the involvement of Henry Kissinger and the necessity of arranging a formal photograph session for the visitor. The exchange served as a short administrative check to ensure proper protocol was followed for the scheduled appointment.
President Nixon met with his personal aide Stephen B. Bull to coordinate the scheduling and logistics of H. R. Haldeman’s upcoming agenda. The discussion focused on managing the Chief of Staff's availability and administrative requirements. No major policy decisions were reached, as the meeting served primarily to facilitate the President's internal office operations.
President Nixon met with Ronald Ziegler and Stephen Bull to finalize administrative arrangements for Peter G. Peterson’s swearing-in ceremony. Nixon explicitly directed that no talking points be provided for the event and instructed staff to ensure the press was quickly removed following the oath. The brief discussion also touched upon the scheduling of a Cabinet meeting and an associated photograph session.
President Nixon and Henry Kissinger met briefly to coordinate administrative logistics and scheduling for upcoming White House events. The conversation focused on managing the attendance of key staff members, including H. R. Haldeman, Ronald Ziegler, and Alexander Haig, at a forthcoming dinner. Additionally, the President offered casual remarks regarding Kissinger’s personal grooming and evening plans, underscoring the informal nature of the scheduling coordination.
President Nixon dictates a series of directives to H.R. Haldeman concerning administrative scheduling, press strategy, and political messaging. The President outlines plans for an upcoming White House church service featuring the Army Chorus and suggests using Henry Kissinger's meetings with political groups to manage his schedule. Furthermore, Nixon orders research into the growth of ITT during the Kennedy and Johnson administrations to bolster the administration’s defense against antitrust criticism and requests historical precedents of media bias regarding the House Un-American Activities Committee to support his public relations efforts.
President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman consulted regarding the logistical planning and public announcement for the President's upcoming trip to Canada. A primary focus of the discussion involved determining the potential travel schedule and official participation of First Lady Pat Nixon. The pair coordinated the timing of the state visit's public release to ensure alignment with broader administrative objectives.
President Nixon met with his aide, Stephen B. Bull, to coordinate logistics for an upcoming social visit involving Luci Baines Johnson and Patrick Nugent. The discussion focused on scheduling details, including arrangements for Tricia Nixon Cox and the use of the tennis courts. Bull was tasked with managing these specific planning items for the President's guests.
President Nixon met with aide Stephen B. Bull to coordinate an upcoming meeting with Luci Baines Johnson. The discussion focused on the logistics of providing gifts, including items acquired during the President's recent trip to the People's Republic of China. Nixon also addressed arrangements for a special tour for Johnson and considerations regarding public perception of these interactions.
President Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull to review logistical arrangements for an upcoming visit from Irish Ambassador William Warnock. The discussion focused on protocol for the meeting, including the coordination of a photograph and the exchange of gifts between the Ambassador and First Lady Pat Nixon. This brief briefing ensured the East Wing was prepared for the presentation and the reciprocal gift-giving process.
President Nixon and Alexander P. Butterfield met in the Oval Office to briefly discuss the scheduling arrangements for Alexander M. Haig, Jr. The dialogue centered on logistical coordination regarding Haig's professional calendar. No major policy decisions were recorded during this short administrative briefing.
President Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met to review the physical specifications and illustrative content of a forthcoming book project involving Ronald S. Berman. The discussion touched upon the book's size and the potential inclusion of French language components. Additionally, the two briefly coordinated the President's upcoming schedule regarding appointments at the Executive Office Building.
President Nixon met with H.R. Haldeman to direct a more strategic approach to the public scheduling of Julie Nixon Eisenhower and Tricia Nixon Cox in key electoral states. Additionally, the President discussed potential international travel, specifically evaluating the geopolitical implications of visits to Poland and Turkey. These discussions aimed to balance domestic political outreach through his family with the complex diplomatic maneuvering required regarding NATO relations and Soviet-bloc engagement.
President Nixon and his personal secretary, Rose Mary Woods, discuss logistical arrangements regarding the President’s upcoming schedule and a planned visit by Charles “Bebe” Rebozo to Camp David on March 24, 1972. During the brief exchange, they deliberate on the secure handling or drafting of sensitive correspondence. No definitive policy decisions were reached, as the conversation focused primarily on administrative coordination.
President Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull to coordinate logistical details for an upcoming White House appearance featuring the 1972 Poster Child for the National Association for Retarded Children, Kevin Heald. The discussion centered on the presentation of ceremonial gifts, including a football autographed by Dallas Cowboys player Calvin Hill, and the physical staging of the event within the Oval Office. Nixon provided specific instructions regarding the signing of mementos and the management of the presentation ceremony to ensure a smooth interaction with the young guest.
President Nixon and Alexander P. Butterfield met to coordinate the arrangements for an upcoming Organization of American States (OAS) dinner. The discussion centered on finalizing the schedule for the event and planning the presentation of the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Jose A. Mora. Nixon approved a proposal to honor Mora during the ceremony and established the specific guest list and logistical sequence for the award presentation.
President Nixon consulted with an unidentified woman regarding potential adjustments to his daily schedule. The discussion centered on a previously planned meeting with Senator John C. Stennis, which the woman indicated was no longer required. Consequently, the President addressed the logistical implications of canceling or modifying this appointment.
President Nixon and Stephen B. Bull meet to discuss administrative oversight regarding the President's upcoming schedule and guest management for social events. The conversation touches on the logistical handling of invitees and the strategic necessity of maintaining a professional distance in political associations. Nixon emphasizes the importance of deliberate caution in these interactions, instructing Bull to step back from certain ongoing organizational efforts to ensure proper protocol.
President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman briefly conferred regarding the scheduling and logistical arrangements for a meeting involving Clark MacGregor. The discussion centered on confirming MacGregor's status and his recent movements to coordinate upcoming administrative business. No major policy decisions were reached during this brief exchange, which functioned primarily as a status update on personnel management.
President Nixon and Henry Kissinger met briefly in the Oval Office to coordinate logistics regarding Kissinger's travel and official calendar. The discussion focused primarily on the alignment of upcoming administrative schedules and professional commitments. No major policy shifts were recorded, as the brief exchange was restricted to administrative planning.
President Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull to coordinate upcoming administrative schedules. The discussion focused on finalizing the arrangements for Henry Kissinger’s meeting with Soviet Ambassador Anatoliy Dobrynin and setting the timing for the President’s meeting with General John W. Vogt, Jr. No significant policy decisions were recorded during this brief administrative check-in.
President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman met to review the President’s upcoming schedule, specifically focusing on preparations for a meeting with the People's Republic of China table tennis team. Nixon requested that briefing materials for the event be condensed to a single page due to his limited time, while emphasizing a non-political approach. The discussion also addressed Agriculture Secretary Earl Butz’s upcoming trip to the USSR and the need to manage his press announcements in light of Henry Kissinger’s concurrent diplomatic efforts in Moscow.
President Nixon and his personal secretary, Rose Mary Woods, discussed administrative arrangements regarding the First Lady’s return travel from New Bern, North Carolina, and the coordination of a telephone call to Tricia Nixon Cox. The brief meeting centered on logistical scheduling, including confirming the timing of Pat Nixon’s arrival and integrating additional itinerary items. The President directed Woods to facilitate further communication with the family to finalize these travel and scheduling details.
President Nixon initiated this brief telephone call to determine Charles Colson's current location and availability. Upon confirming Colson’s proximity, the President requested that he come to the White House for a short meeting. The primary purpose of the contact was to facilitate this immediate, informal consultation between the two men.
President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman met to discuss strategic communication regarding the Vietnam War, focusing on the potential release of documents involving Averell Harriman to expose North Vietnamese duplicity. They also evaluated press and public reactions to Henry Kissinger's recent diplomatic missions to Moscow and China, dismissing media skepticism while reaffirming their intent to control the public narrative. Additionally, the President addressed scheduling logistics for an upcoming dinner with congressional leaders and provided feedback on recent speechwriting contributions.
President Nixon and Alexander P. Butterfield coordinate the logistics for a private meeting with Attorney General Richard Kleindienst. They agree to relocate the session from the White House to the Executive Office Building to improve the President’s time management. Butterfield confirms that the encounter will remain unpublicized and excludes a photograph opportunity.
President Nixon instructed the White House operator to contact John K. Andrews, Jr. regarding an immediate meeting. He requested that Andrews be directed to his office in the Executive Office Building. No further details regarding the substance of the meeting were discussed during this brief administrative request.
President Nixon consulted with an unidentified staff member regarding the scheduling of Henry A. Kissinger. The discussion primarily addressed the status of a scheduled return phone call involving the National Security Advisor. Ultimately, the conversation resulted in the cancellation of the planned communication.
Charles W. Colson contacted the White House operator to facilitate a telephone connection with Joan Hall. During the subsequent brief exchange, the two discussed logistical details regarding the respective daily schedules of Charles and Patricia Colson. The conversation served primarily as a coordination effort for personal and professional calendar management.
President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman met in the Oval Office to coordinate the President's daily agenda. The primary focus of the discussion was the scheduling of a high-level meeting between Nixon and John B. Connally. Following the planning of these administrative details, Haldeman concluded the meeting and departed.
President Nixon and John Ehrlichman discussed the administration's policy on pending gun control legislation, with the President directing Ehrlichman to prepare formal recommendations. The discussion also touched upon the President's public image and the positive response to his recent foreign policy actions, specifically the mining of Haiphong. Additionally, the participants coordinated scheduling details regarding international visitors and potential meetings with public figures like Arthur Linkletter.
President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman discuss the scheduling of upcoming meetings, including sessions with Henry Kissinger and Senator Jacob Javits. The conversation primarily focuses on managing the administration's public messaging regarding the upcoming Soviet summit, specifically addressing a press conference held by William P. Rogers. Nixon and Haldeman analyze a news report by Marvin Kalb, suspecting that information provided at a private dinner party involving the Kalb brothers and Kissinger served as the underlying source.
President Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull to coordinate his morning schedule and manage upcoming appointments. The discussion focused on the timing of a bipartisan congressional leadership meeting and a subsequent session with John D. Ehrlichman. Nixon also issued a specific directive for Bull to arrange a meeting with Henry Kissinger prior to the start of the leadership conference.
President Richard Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull in the Oval Office to address logistical matters. The discussion centered exclusively on reviewing and coordinating Henry A. Kissinger's upcoming schedule. No further policy decisions were recorded during this brief administrative session.
President Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull to coordinate administrative matters and schedule updates. The discussion focused on Ronald Ziegler's upcoming press briefing and the scheduling of a meeting with John D. Ehrlichman to address the issue of busing. Following these logistical arrangements, the meeting concluded promptly.
President Nixon held a brief, informal meeting with an unidentified individual, potentially a staff member or aide, to discuss routine personal and scheduling matters. The conversation centered on the participant's upcoming vacation plans and the need for him to take a break due to his recent demanding workload. No major policy decisions were reached, as the discussion remained limited to administrative logistics and personnel management.
President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman met to review political strategy, upcoming schedule logistics, and public relations efforts for the 1972 reelection campaign. They discussed managing outreach to various demographics, including veterans and Polish-American leaders, as well as handling legislative issues such as the Vietnam resolution and the Higher Education Bill. Additionally, the pair addressed organizational concerns regarding campaign staffing, the necessity of maintaining a strong public image to project authority, and brief concerns regarding potential surveillance or political sabotage.
President Nixon met with John D. Ehrlichman to discuss scheduling arrangements and administrative matters. Following a six-minute private discussion that remains withdrawn from the record, the President utilized the White House operator to facilitate a return telephone call. No substantive policy developments were documented during this brief administrative session.
President Nixon consulted with the White House operator to facilitate communication regarding Michael Maye's current location. This coordination was driven by the need to discuss an upcoming Pay Board meeting. The exchange served as an administrative necessity to ensure the President's schedule remained aligned with key staff engagements.
President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman met to coordinate logistical arrangements for an upcoming trip to Camp David. The discussion focused on scheduling details involving Henry Kissinger, John Ehrlichman, and necessary support staff, as well as preparations for a forthcoming presidential press conference. The participants finalized personnel plans and delegated tasks related to the trip's briefing materials.
President Nixon and John D. Ehrlichman met to coordinate their upcoming legislative schedule and domestic policy agenda. They specifically discussed the arrangements for a Friday meeting between the administration and congressional leaders. The conversation functioned as a logistical briefing to ensure alignment on pending executive-legislative priorities.
President Nixon and Alexander Haig held a brief discussion regarding the coordination of Henry Kissinger’s schedule as it pertained to ongoing Vietnam negotiations. The exchange focused on managing the timing and logistics of these high-level diplomatic efforts. No formal policy decisions were recorded during this short administrative check-in.
President Nixon met with Alexander Butterfield and H. R. Haldeman to coordinate the President’s administrative schedule and discuss political developments. The discussion addressed the transition of John Mitchell following his departure from the Committee to Re-elect the President, specifically touching on his personal difficulties regarding his wife, Martha Mitchell. Additionally, the participants reviewed ongoing 1972 campaign polling data and recent interactions with administration officials.
President Nixon and H.R. Haldeman briefly conferred at Camp David to coordinate their viewing of a television program featuring Conway, which the President felt obliged to monitor. The pair discussed the program's anticipated content and exchanged brief observations regarding the ongoing media narrative surrounding current headlines. The interaction served primarily as a logistical check-in for the President's afternoon schedule.
President Nixon and Charles Colson discuss the political necessity of engaging a specific advocacy group to ensure they remain aligned with the administration. Nixon directs Colson to invite the group's representative to the White House for a brief meeting to prevent them from feeling alienated. The President emphasizes managing these relationships to maintain support for specific projects, concluding that a personal outreach is the most effective approach to avoid future friction.
President Nixon met with an unidentified individual in the Old Executive Office Building to review the schedule of National Security Advisor Henry Kissinger. This brief meeting appears to have been focused on logistical coordination or planning related to Kissinger's official itinerary. No further details regarding specific developments or decisions are available due to the lack of a transcript.
President Nixon and his personal secretary, Rose Mary Woods, met to coordinate scheduling details for upcoming social engagements and official travel. The discussion encompassed logistical planning for helicopter travel, a potential dinner with Elmer H. Bobst, and various personal social arrangements involving the President and First Lady. Additionally, the pair touched upon matters relating to the President’s associates and the personal demeanor of staff members such as Dr. Walter R. Tkach.