30 conversations found
On February 19, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Alexander P. Butterfield met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 9:03 am and 9:05 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 452-001 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with Alexander P. Butterfield to review and finalize the President's upcoming daily schedule. The discussion centered on coordinating specific appointments with key administration officials, including George P. Shultz, Paul W. McCracken, and Peter G. Peterson. No major policy decisions were recorded during this brief administrative briefing.
On February 19, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Thelma C. ("Pat") (Ryan) Nixon met in the Oval Office of the White House from 9:05 am to 9:06 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 452-002 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and First Lady Pat Nixon held a brief morning meeting in the Oval Office to coordinate their respective daily schedules. The discussion focused on upcoming personal commitments, specifically regarding a potential social engagement at a country club and plans for dinner. The interaction served as a routine logistical check-in between the President and the First Lady.
On February 19, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman, Ronald L. Ziegler, and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House from 9:30 am to 10:06 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 452-003 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with H. R. Haldeman, Ronald Ziegler, and Stephen Bull to discuss public relations strategies and the administration's media image. The group reviewed recent news coverage of the President's speech at the Woodrow Wilson International Center, state dinner planning, and the handling of the resignation of Interior Department official Fred J. Russell. Nixon directed staff to coordinate with Paul McCracken to effectively communicate positive economic data, specifically regarding the Consumer Price Index, to counter negative press narratives.
On February 19, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, George P. Shultz, Paul W. McCracken, Peter G. Peterson, Hedley W. Donovan, Robert Lubar, Daniel Seligman, William Bowen, Gilbert Burck, Lawrence Mayer, Louis Banks, White House photographer, and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House from 10:07 am to 10:48 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 452-004 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with his economic advisors and a group of Fortune magazine editors to discuss the state of the U.S. economy, specifically focusing on inflation, unemployment, and potential policy responses. The discussion covered the administration's skepticism toward broad, mandatory wage and price controls during peacetime while exploring alternative methods like regional bargaining and government-led productivity initiatives. Nixon emphasized the importance of executive branch coordination in economic policy, noting the need to balance fiscal responsibility with strategic support for struggling industries like aerospace and construction.
On February 19, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 12:41 pm and 12:44 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 452-005 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Stephen B. Bull reviewed logistical details regarding the President's upcoming schedule, specifically focusing on a planned meeting with Lionel Hampton. They discussed the protocol for presenting official gifts, including coasters and potential jewelry, to Harriet Elam during the event. The conversation served to coordinate the specific items to be gifted and ensured appropriate preparations were made for the engagement.
On February 19, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Alexander P. Butterfield met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 12:41 pm and 12:44 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 452-006 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with Alexander P. Butterfield to coordinate the President's schedule during the upcoming Open Door Hour. The discussion centered on managing appointments and logistics for scheduled photography sessions with Oliver F. “Ollie” Atkins. No major policy decisions were reached, as the meeting served primarily for administrative briefing and routine calendar oversight.
On February 19, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 12:41 pm and 12:44 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 452-018 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull in the Oval Office to discuss administrative logistics and the President's upcoming daily schedule. The brief interaction consisted primarily of logistical coordination, though the majority of the audio remains unintelligible due to background noise and muffled dialogue. No major policy decisions or significant political developments were recorded during this brief encounter.
On February 19, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, Harriet Elam, Harriet Elam, Harry Elam, Clarence Elam, Dwight L. Chapin, David N. Parker, and White House photographer met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 12:44 pm and 1:02 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 452-009 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with White House staffer Harriet Elam and her family, accompanied by Dwight L. Chapin and David N. Parker, to express his appreciation for her government service. The session served as a formal acknowledgment of Elam's work and included the presentation of commemorative gifts. A White House photographer was present to document the meeting, which focused on recognizing Elam’s career contributions.
On February 19, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, George Black, Jr., Evelyn Abrams, Delores McGee, Lawrence Smith, Robert J. Brown, Dr. John A. Hannah, Harvey J. Witherell, David N. Parker, and White House photographer met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 12:44 pm and 1:02 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 452-010 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with George Black, Jr., Dr. John A. Hannah, and several others to discuss civil rights progress and educational desegregation in the South compared to Northern states. The discussion touched upon demographic trends in school attendance and the President’s appreciation for Black's brickmaking work. The meeting concluded with a commemorative photograph and the presentation of gifts in anticipation of Black's forthcoming trip to Africa.
On February 19, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, John R. Brown, III, Mrs. John R. Brown, III, Alexander P. Butterfield, David N. Parker, and White House photographer met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 12:44 pm and 1:02 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 452-008 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with John R. Brown, III, and his wife to express appreciation for Brown’s service on the White House staff. The conversation touched upon Brown’s transition to a new position at the Koppers Company and the President’s personal recollections of a wartime contract involving the firm. The meeting concluded with the capture of a commemorative photograph by the White House photographer.
On February 19, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, Leah McReynolds, William E. Casselman, II, David N. Parker, and White House photographer met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 12:44 pm and 1:02 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 452-007 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with departing White House staff members Leah McReynolds, William E. Casselman, II, and David N. Parker to formally express his appreciation for their service. During the brief session, the President presented the staffers with gifts as tokens of his gratitude. A White House photographer was present to document the occasion before the group departed the Oval Office.
On February 19, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 1:02 pm and 1:04 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 452-011 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull to coordinate the scheduling of a forthcoming meeting with jazz musician Lionel Hampton. They briefly discussed the management of the President's calendar and potential press coverage related to the event. The interaction served as a quick logistical briefing to ensure the visit was properly facilitated.
On February 19, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, Lionel Hampton, Harry Yeates, William Tipone, Henry C. Cashen, II, John Richardson, Jr., and White House photographer met in the Oval Office of the White House from 1:04 pm to 1:08 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 452-012 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with jazz musician Lionel Hampton and his associates to discuss Hampton’s upcoming cultural diplomacy tour of Eastern Europe, including stops in Warsaw, Bucharest, Budapest, and Prague. The meeting served as an opportunity for the President to provide official support for the band’s international itinerary and to present gifts to the group. The brief exchange highlighted Hampton's vocal support for the Nixon administration during this period of engagement.
On February 19, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 1:08 pm and 1:09 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 452-013 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with Stephen B. Bull to coordinate administrative details regarding an upcoming meeting with officials from the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW). They discussed the expected duration of the session and the necessary participation of Alexander M. Haig, Jr. and Charles W. Colson. This brief consultation served to finalize the scheduling and internal staffing requirements for the presidential engagement.
On February 19, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, Cooper Holt, Chief Herbert R. Rainwater, Donald E. Johnson, Charles W. Colson, and Alexander M. Haig, Jr. met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 1:09 pm and 1:39 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 452-014 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with VFW leadership, Donald E. Johnson, Charles W. Colson, and Alexander M. Haig, Jr. to discuss the administration's Vietnam War policies, including the status of U.S. Prisoners of War and the progress of Vietnamization. A significant portion of the discussion focused on domestic challenges facing returning veterans, particularly the high unemployment rates among Vietnam veterans and the need for improved federal job training and placement programs. Nixon directed his team to prioritize veteran employment initiatives and emphasized the importance of ensuring these programs served all veterans equitably, including minorities.
On February 19, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 1:38 pm and 1:39 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 452-019 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with his aide, Stephen B. Bull, to conduct a brief review of his daily schedule. The two men discussed upcoming appointments and logistical arrangements for the President's time in the Oval Office. No significant policy decisions were recorded during this short administrative consultation.
On February 19, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 1:38 pm and 1:39 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 452-015 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull to receive an update regarding the President’s daily schedule. The brief discussion centered on the logistical management of the President's upcoming commitments. No major policy decisions were recorded during this administrative exchange.
On February 19, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 1:38 pm and 1:39 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 452-016 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon consulted with the White House operator to facilitate a telephonic connection to Dr. Thomas E. “Doc” Morgan. This brief interaction served as an administrative bridge to reach the Congressman regarding an urgent matter. The primary objective of the exchange was the successful placement of the outgoing call.
On February 19, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman, White House operator, and Gerturde King met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 1:39 pm and 2:25 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 452-017 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and H.R. Haldeman discuss various public relations strategies, including media outreach, managing White House social events, and communicating economic policy successes. They examine the effectiveness of using celebrity appearances, such as Henry Mancini, to boost the President's image while critiquing the current reliance on government staff for logistical and messaging tasks. The conversation emphasizes the need to control the President's public narrative and improve outreach to broader, non-intellectual audiences.
On February 19, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, John D. Ehrlichman, George P. Shultz, John C. Whitaker and Stephen B. Bull and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 3:15 pm and 3:59 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 453-001 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with John Ehrlichman, George Shultz, and John Whitaker to coordinate a strategic public relations campaign surrounding the administration's agricultural policies and rural development initiatives. The discussion focused on scheduling upcoming presidential travel to Iowa and other locations to bolster support among farmers and improve the administration’s image regarding farm policy. Additionally, the group addressed broader economic concerns, including manpower training for Vietnam veterans, welfare reform, and the economic justification for the Supersonic Transport (SST) program.
On February 19, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 3:59 pm and 4:00 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 453-002 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met briefly to review the President’s upcoming schedule. The conversation focused on appointments involving the Young Republicans and the secretary of Robert J. Brown. No major policy decisions were made during this short administrative coordination.
On February 19, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, Melia Black, Pamela Southall, Orville Black, Hilary Black, Rosemary Manarin, Betty Fountain, and White House photographer met in the Oval Office of the White House from 4:00 pm to 4:05 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 453-003 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon hosted a brief meeting in the Oval Office with a group of visitors, including Melia Black, Pamela Southall, Orville Black, Hilary Black, Rosemary Manarin, and Betty Fountain. The primary purpose of the gathering was to facilitate introductions and engage in informal conversation. Nixon presented the guests with presidential pins and posed for official photographs to commemorate the visit.
On February 19, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, Ronald C. Romas, Linda McQuaig, Glenn Wilson, Jay Morris, Joseph Abate, Robert C. Odle, Jr., and White House photographer met in the Oval Office of the White House from 4:06 pm to 4:11 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 453-004 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with a group of Young Republicans to discuss the progress of their national meeting and emphasize the importance of promoting administration policies. He instructed his staff to provide the group with detailed materials and arguments regarding revenue sharing and government reorganization, specifically highlighting why the alternative approach proposed by Wilbur Mills was flawed. The meeting also included a casual exchange of presidential gifts and a brief tour of the Oval Office, during which Nixon discussed the historical significance of the room's artwork and furnishings.
On February 19, 1971, United States Secret Service agents met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 4:11 pm and 4:52 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 453-005 of the White House Tapes.
Secret Service personnel met in the Oval Office to coordinate security logistics and surveillance operations. The discussion focused on monitoring specific positions and checking technical equipment readiness, including the functionality of vinyl coverings. The briefing concluded with agents confirming their watch assignments and operational readiness for the day.
On February 19, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, Alexander P. Butterfield, Manolo Sanchez, Ronald L. Ziegler, White House operator, Rose Mary Woods, and John D. Ehrlichman met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 4:11 pm and 4:59 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 454-001 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon consulted with various staff members regarding administrative matters and staffing inquiries. The primary focus of the discussion involved evaluating the professional background and political reliability of Joseph E. Parker, a Washington insider with extensive experience in Congress and agricultural policy. Nixon sought to assess Parker's suitability for a potential role, specifically noting his Democratic affiliation and his reputation for being savvy on Capitol Hill.
On February 19, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 4:54 pm and 4:59 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 454-002 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull to coordinate the logistics and timing of an upcoming Quadriad meeting. The President inquired about the status of the meeting attendees and provided specific instructions regarding their entry into the Oval Office. This discussion focused on managing the arrival of officials to maintain protocol and avoid potential friction among staff members.
On February 19, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman, John D. Ehrlichman, and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House from 4:59 pm to 5:08 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 454-003 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with H. R. Haldeman, John Ehrlichman, and Stephen Bull to discuss the administration's frustration with media coverage of inflation statistics and to coordinate the upcoming Quadriad meeting. Nixon expressed concern over inconsistent reporting between outlets regarding economic data and emphasized the importance of ensuring John Connally's dominant role in his economic team. The discussion also briefly touched upon a recent attack involving a Soviet diplomat's vehicle.
On February 19, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, George P. Shultz, Paul W. McCracken, Arthur F. Burns, John B. Connally, Ronald L. Ziegler, Rose Mary Woods, the White House photographer, and members of the press met in the Oval Office of the White House from 5:08 pm to 6:34 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 454-004 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with members of his economic team—the "Quadriad" of George Shultz, Paul McCracken, Arthur Burns, and John Connally—to refine the administration's strategy for managing the national economy. The discussion focused on persistent inflation, unemployment in the aerospace and technical sectors, and the potential use of federal authority to curb wage and price increases, particularly within the construction industry via the Davis-Bacon Act. The President emphasized the need for a unified approach to instill public confidence and ensure long-term economic stability, cautioning his team that the political viability of a conservative economic agenda depended on their collective success.
On February 19, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 6:34 pm and 6:46 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 454-005 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull to coordinate a scheduled communication with National Security Advisor Henry Kissinger. The pair discussed the urgency of the matter and ultimately reached a decision to delay the interaction until the following day. This brief administrative consultation concluded with Nixon opting to postpone the contact.
On February 19, 1971, Stephen B. Bull and unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 6:46 pm and 11:59 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 454-006 of the White House Tapes.
Stephen B. Bull met with unidentified individuals in the Oval Office for an evening discussion. Due to the lack of a transcript or verifiable audio record, the specific subject matter and any potential directives remain undocumented. The recording concludes abruptly, leaving no substantive evidence of administrative actions or policy developments.