30 conversations found
On January 17, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman talked on the telephone from 7:37 pm to 7:42 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 018-095 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and H.R. Haldeman discuss the political implications of a memorandum authored by Raymond Price and Patrick Buchanan regarding the upcoming State of the Union address and the 1972 election strategy. Nixon expresses skepticism toward Price’s appraisal of the 1970 campaign, favoring Buchanan’s analysis of the media and the necessity of proactive political maneuvering. Haldeman is tasked with consulting Price, Leonard Garment, Richard Moore, and William Safire to refine the administration’s messaging on domestic policy issues such as revenue sharing and welfare reform.
On January 17, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 7:42 pm and 7:50 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 018-096 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to place a personal telephone call to his close friend and confidant, Charles G. “Bebe” Rebozo. The brief exchange served as a routine administrative request to facilitate private communication between the President and Rebozo. No other policy matters or substantive political issues were discussed during this brief connection.
On January 17, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Charles G. ("Bebe") Rebozo talked on the telephone from 7:50 pm to 7:53 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 018-097 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Bebe Rebozo engaged in an informal discussion centered on the recent Super Bowl game between the Miami Dolphins and the Dallas Cowboys. The conversation transitioned into personal updates regarding travel plans to Florida and participation in the television program 'American Sportsman' with Robert Abplanalp and the President’s daughters. They concluded by briefly evaluating the political landscape of the upcoming Florida presidential primary, specifically noting the strategies of Democratic candidates Hubert Humphrey, Edmund Muskie, and George Wallace.
On January 18, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 9:25 am and 9:48 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 650-001 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with Stephen B. Bull to coordinate his daily schedule and manage upcoming appointments. The discussion focused on arranging meetings with key advisors, including John Ehrlichman, George Shultz, John Connally, and Arthur Burns, to address economic concerns such as the West Coast dock strike. Bull was tasked with finalizing the sequence of these engagements to ensure efficient management of the President's afternoon agenda.
On January 18, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon, Alexander P. Butterfield, and Rose Mary Woods met in the Oval Office of the White House from 9:48 am to 10:05 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 650-002 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with Alexander P. Butterfield and Rose Mary Woods to manage a variety of administrative and scheduling tasks, ranging from locating missing Treasury Department memoranda to coordinating the President’s personal correspondence. The President emphasized the urgent need for a final draft of his State of the Union speech by late afternoon and directed his staff to compile favorable editorial coverage regarding First Lady Pat Nixon’s trip to Africa. These discussions served to streamline White House operations and ensure the timely completion of key policy and public relations materials.
On January 18, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Alexander P. Butterfield met in the Oval Office of the White House from 10:07 am to 10:09 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 650-003 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with Alexander P. Butterfield to discuss administrative matters regarding a memorandum authored by John B. Connally. The discussion focused on personnel requests involving Henry A. Kissinger, the National Security Council staff, and potentially Peter G. Peterson. The brief exchange served to coordinate internal executive staffing and organizational oversight.
On January 18, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and John D. Ehrlichman met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 10:09 am and 10:14 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 650-004 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and John Ehrlichman discussed administrative strategy regarding the West Coast dock strike, emphasizing the need for a firm stance against Harry Bridges to avoid public relations issues. The President also requested an options paper by early the following week concerning federal policy on school busing, specifically seeking legislative or constitutional alternatives to pending court decisions. Nixon underscored his desire to clarify his position on the busing issue for the upcoming State of the Union address, directing Ehrlichman to ensure the message was drafted and ready for review.
On January 18, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 10:14 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 018-098 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon instructed the White House operator to summon Special Counsel Charles W. Colson to the Oval Office for an immediate meeting. This brief administrative exchange served as a directive to facilitate a direct consultation between the President and one of his key political advisors. No further substantive details regarding the agenda for this meeting were captured in the recording.
On January 18, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator met in the Oval Office of the White House at 10:14 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 650-005 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon interacted with the White House operator in the Oval Office to place a routine request for food service. The brief exchange focused specifically on ordering a meal for the President. No substantive policy matters or administrative decisions were addressed during this interaction.
On January 18, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon, Charles W. Colson, Rose Mary Woods, unknown person(s), White House operator, and William L. Safire met in the Oval Office of the White House from 10:17 am to 11:27 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 650-006 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with Charles Colson to strategize for the 1972 campaign, emphasizing the need for an aggressive, hard-hitting approach against Democratic opponents. The discussion focused on framing the Vietnam War as the responsibility of the Democratic Party and exploiting divisions among contenders like Edward Kennedy, Edmund Muskie, and Hubert Humphrey. Nixon and Colson also reviewed the political impact of busing, polling data trends, and the necessity of keeping Republican Congressional leadership actively engaged in the political counterattack.
On January 18, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 10:23 am and 10:55 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 018-099 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon initiated a telephone call through the White House operator to contact speechwriter William L. Safire. The conversation served as a brief administrative interaction to facilitate this connection. No substantive policy discussions occurred during this exchange.
On January 18, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and William L. Safire talked on the telephone from 10:55 am to 10:58 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 018-100 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and William Safire discuss the drafting process for a high-stakes speech regarding secret foreign policy negotiations and the handling of POW issues. To maintain strict confidentiality, Nixon mandates that only Rose Mary Woods may type the draft, emphasizing the importance of themes centered on credibility and the strategic necessity of past official silence. The two finalize a schedule for Safire to deliver his work to the Executive Office Building so Nixon can review it around his other commitments, including the State of the Union preparations and a meeting on the dock strike.
On January 18, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 10:58 am and 12:33 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 018-113 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon attempted to initiate an outgoing telephone call from the Oval Office but was unable to complete the connection. During the process, he engaged in a brief, unrecorded interaction with an unidentified staff member or operator regarding his planned agenda. No substantive policy discussions or administrative decisions were documented as the call failed to connect.
On January 18, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon, Ronald L. Ziegler, and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House from 11:27 am to 11:31 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 650-008 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with Ronald Ziegler and Stephen Bull to coordinate the strategy for his upcoming State of the Union address and related public relations tasks. The discussion focused on separating the content of the address into an oral message primarily covering domestic policy, while reserving foreign policy for the upcoming 'State of the World' report. Additionally, Ziegler prepared for a trip to New York to meet with network executives regarding the President’s visit to the People's Republic of China, and the group briefly addressed the West Coast Dock strike and a loan controversy involving F. Donald Nixon and Howard Hughes.
On January 18, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at 11:27 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 650-007 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Stephen B. Bull briefly conferred regarding the logistics of the President's upcoming daily schedule. The primary focus of the meeting was to coordinate the timing and appearance of scheduled appointments with Arthur F. Burns and John B. Connally. Bull also alerted the President to the imminent arrival of Dr. Hayes for a subsequent meeting.
On January 18, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon, Arthur F. Burns, John B. Connally, Rose Mary Woods, and unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House from 11:31 am to 12:31 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 650-009 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with Arthur Burns and John Connally to coordinate economic policy and public messaging ahead of the State of the Union and the upcoming budget message. The discussion focused on establishing a federal spending ceiling, managing inflation, and potential leadership changes within the Pay Board, including the possible recruitment of Arthur Goldberg. The group also addressed the challenges of wage and price controls, specifically concerning the decontrol of small businesses and the administration's political narrative regarding economic recovery.
On January 18, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Alexander P. Butterfield met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 12:31 pm and 12:33 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 650-010 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with Alexander P. Butterfield to discuss a phone call from Senate leaders Hugh Scott and Mike Mansfield. The brief exchange served as a situational update regarding the legislative leadership's communication with the White House. No specific policy decisions were finalized during this short interaction.
On January 18, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon, Hugh Scott, and Michael J. ("Mike") Mansfield talked on the telephone from 12:33 pm to 12:34 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 018-101 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon consulted with Senate leaders Hugh Scott and Mike Mansfield regarding the formal opening of the Senate and his upcoming address to a joint session of Congress. Nixon confirmed his intention to speak on January 20th, joking about the length of his remarks while coordinating logistics for his appearance. The participants also exchanged pleasantries about their recent recesses and briefly discussed the senators' lack of involvement in current presidential campaigns.
On January 18, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon, Hugh Scott, and Michael J. ("Mike") Mansfield met in the Oval Office of the White House from 12:33 pm to 12:34 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 650-011 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met briefly with Senate leaders Hugh Scott and Mike Mansfield to coordinate an upcoming meeting and discuss general scheduling. The President noted the unique position of both senators as non-candidates in the upcoming election cycle, expressing his desire to engage in informal dialogue away from partisan pressures. The exchange served primarily as a brief pleasantry to arrange a more substantive future engagement.
On January 18, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon, John D. Ehrlichman, George P. Shultz, Gerald R. Ford, [Thomas] Hale Boggs, Thomas P. ("Tip") O'Neill, Jr., and unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House from 12:34 pm to 2:29 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 650-012 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with John Ehrlichman and George Shultz to discuss strategies for addressing the persistent West Coast dock strike and the administration's public posture toward labor unions. They evaluated the political necessity of firm rhetoric and potential legislative action, including an arbitration bill, while managing the logistical challenges of upcoming budget messaging and the appointment of Peter Peterson to the Commerce Department. The discussion also addressed the administration's broader concerns regarding the State Department's performance, foreign policy negotiations, and the need to mount a more aggressive political defense against Democratic challengers like Edward Kennedy.
On January 18, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon, [Thomas] Hale Boggs, Gerald R. Ford, and Thomas P. ("Tip") O'Neill, Jr. talked on the telephone from 12:41 pm to 12:44 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 018-102 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon held a brief, informal call with House leaders Hale Boggs, Gerald Ford, and Tip O'Neill to coordinate the logistics of his upcoming State of the Union address. The participants discussed the President's plan to deliver a live address on Thursday combined with a supplementary written message to keep the presentation concise. The conversation also included lighthearted banter regarding the recent Super Bowl and a joking remark about the lack of presidential candidates within the House compared to the Senate.
On January 18, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon, Alexander P. Butterfield, H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman, Alexander P. Butterfield, White House operator, Zosimo T. Monzon, and John B. Connally met in the Oval Office of the White House from 2:30 pm to 3:42 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 650-013 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon, H.R. Haldeman, and John Connally met to discuss 1972 political strategy, the President's upcoming schedule, and the administration's internal power dynamics. A central focus was addressing the professional friction between Henry Kissinger and William Rogers by drafting a formal directive to ensure the President remained fully informed on sensitive foreign policy matters, including negotiations with China, the Soviet Union, and the Middle East. Additionally, the participants evaluated 1972 election campaign tactics, polling data, and plans to manage public perceptions of the President, including strategies for handling potential political attacks from the Kennedy camp.
On January 18, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 2:40 pm and 3:28 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 018-103 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon initiates a call to Secretary of the Treasury John B. Connally through the White House operator. This brief administrative interaction serves as the bridge to facilitate a direct policy discussion between the President and the Secretary. No further deliberation occurs during this connection phase.
On January 18, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and John B. Connally talked on the telephone from 3:28 pm to 3:29 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 018-104 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon directed John Connally to coordinate with Arthur Burns regarding the strategic release and public relations management of the upcoming federal budget message. They discussed leaking information to the Sunday papers to build anticipation, aiming to maximize political impact by framing the initiative as a proposal under consideration. Connally agreed to manage the messaging with Burns to ensure the President could finalize and announce the decision during the official budget release.
On January 18, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 3:42 pm and 3:45 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 650-014 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon held a brief, three-minute meeting in the Oval Office with an unidentified individual, potentially H.R. Haldeman. The discussion remains largely obscured due to the lack of a clear transcript, resulting in no identifiable policy decisions or administrative actions. The encounter serves primarily as a record of a short, private interaction during the President's daily schedule.
On January 18, 1972, United States Secret Service agents and unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House at 3:45 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 650-015 of the White House Tapes.
Secret Service personnel engaged in a brief discussion regarding President Nixon’s physical location at the Executive Office Building. The exchange appears to be a logistical status check concerning the President's whereabouts during his work day. No broader policy or political developments were recorded during this brief administrative communication.
On January 18, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 4:12 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 018-105 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon instructed the White House operator to contact William Safire and request his immediate presence at the Executive Office Building. This brief administrative exchange served to coordinate a direct meeting between the President and his speechwriter. No further policy or strategic details were addressed during the call.
On January 18, 1972, the recording device engaged at an unknown time between 4:12 pm and 5:23 pm, but the conversation appears to be blank. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 019-001 of the White House Tapes.
This recording captures a telephone connection involving the White House taping system that contains no audible content. Due to the absence of a transcript and the brevity of the segment, no substantive discussions or policy decisions occurred during this interaction. The file remains an empty or non-historical entry within the presidential archives.
On January 18, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 5:23 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 019-002 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to facilitate a meeting with his speechwriter, Raymond K. Price, Jr. The President requested that Price be summoned to his office in the Executive Office Building for a consultation. This administrative call functioned to coordinate immediate staff assistance for the President's ongoing work.
On January 18, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon, White House operator, and Charles W. Colson talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 6:55 pm and 7:35 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 019-003 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon initiated a telephone call to his special counsel, Charles W. Colson, through the White House operator. Although the recording captures the request for the connection, the subsequent substance of the conversation remains unavailable due to a lack of transcript documentation. Consequently, no specific policy decisions or action items can be determined from this brief exchange.