21 conversations found
On March 5, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 8:00 am and 8:07 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 462-001 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon held a brief morning discussion with an unidentified individual, primarily to address a request to contact National Security Advisor Henry Kissinger. The exchange focused on logistics regarding this communication, with the President explicitly instructing that Kissinger not be disturbed. No substantive policy matters were addressed during this short interval.
On March 5, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman, Henry A. Kissinger, and unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 8:00 am and 8:30 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 462-002 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman met to review the reception of the President's March 4, 1971, press conference, focusing on its effectiveness in bypassing the press to communicate directly with the public. They analyzed the President's performance on topics such as the military incursion into Laos, Vietnamization, and his critical stance toward the media, which they felt resonated positively with the public. Additionally, the President discussed potential future media appearances, including a television special focusing on women, and prepared for an upcoming meeting with Nelson Rockefeller regarding revenue sharing.
On March 5, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, unknown person(s), and H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 8:08 am and 8:30 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 462-004 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman discuss a strategy to utilize New York Governor Nelson Rockefeller to publicly advocate for the administration’s urban revenue sharing initiative. The President considers joining Rockefeller for a press briefing to bolster the proposal’s profile. They agree that Haldeman should coordinate with Rockefeller to arrange his involvement in promoting the policy.
On March 5, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 8:08 am and 8:30 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 462-003 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon consulted with an unknown participant to confirm that necessary preparations were finalized. The brief interaction served as a logistical check to ensure that all arrangements for a subsequent task or meeting were in place. The discussion culminated in the President placing a follow-up call to H.R. Haldeman to coordinate these efforts.
On March 5, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, Henry A. Kissinger, unknown person(s), White House operator, Alexander P. Butterfield, Alexander M. Haig, Jr., Ronald L. Ziegler, William P. Rogers, Melvin R. Laird, Adm. Thomas H. Moorer, and Richard M. Helms met in the Oval Office of the White House from 8:30 am to 10:15 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 462-005 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with Henry Kissinger, Alexander Haig, William Rogers, Melvin Laird, Admiral Thomas Moorer, and Richard Helms to coordinate strategy following the President's March 4, 1971, press conference. The discussion focused on maintaining public and political momentum for the ongoing Vietnamization effort and the military operations in Laos (Lam Son), specifically addressing potential responses to North Vietnamese missile fire and troop movements. Nixon emphasized the necessity of success in Southeast Asia to maintain American global credibility, while the participants reviewed intelligence on enemy capabilities and planned upcoming Congressional testimony and media appearances to manage the narrative surrounding the war.
On March 5, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, Alexander P. Butterfield, Rose Mary Woods, White House operator, and John C. Stennis met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 10:15 am and 10:40 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 462-007 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with Alexander P. Butterfield and later spoke by phone with Senator John C. Stennis to discuss the public and political reception of the President's March 4, 1971, press conference. The participants focused on the effectiveness of the President's performance in defending the military operation in Laos and managing negative media coverage. They agreed on the importance of maintaining a firm stance regarding the Vietnam War despite unfavorable public opinion polls. Additionally, the President arranged for the dissemination of a private letter to British Prime Minister Edward Heath and discussed scheduling a family portrait session.
On March 5, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Henry A. Kissinger met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 10:15 am and 10:20 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 462-006 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Henry Kissinger discuss the allegiances and perceived loyalty of CIA Director Richard Helms following a prior meeting. Nixon expresses concern regarding the internal dynamics of the intelligence agency and emphasizes the necessity of having a clear understanding of where Helms’s loyalties lie. The conversation concludes with Kissinger confirming that Helms has become a more reliable and forthright proponent of the administration’s objectives.
On March 5, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 10:40 am and 10:41 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 462-008 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon consulted with a White House operator to facilitate a telephone connection with Leonard Garment. This brief interaction served as a logistical step to initiate direct communication with the Special Consultant to the President. No further substantive policy or strategic discussions occurred during this exchange.
On March 5, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Leonard Garment met in the Oval Office of the White House from 10:41 am to 10:45 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 462-009 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Leonard Garment reviewed the President's recent press conference, focusing on his confrontational strategy toward the media. Nixon defended his direct communication style, suggesting that bypassing the press to speak to the public was a necessary tactic despite the resulting friction. The discussion also covered the ongoing situation in Laos, which Nixon compared to World War I tactical attrition, and his commitment to Israel that the U.S. would not impose a peace settlement.
On March 5, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator met in the Oval Office of the White House from 10:45 am to 10:46 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 462-010 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon instructed the White House operator to connect him with special counsel Charles W. Colson. This brief communication was intended to facilitate a direct conversation between the President and Colson regarding White House administrative or political goals. The interaction served as a logistical step to initiate a high-level discussion.
On March 5, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Charles W. Colson met in the Oval Office of the White House from 10:46 am to 10:49 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 462-011 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Charles Colson discussed the positive reception to the President’s recent press conference and the need to maintain momentum through strategic follow-up. They reviewed the effectiveness of the President's public comments regarding the press and Cambodia, specifically emphasizing a strategy to mobilize support from groups such as veterans and the American Legion. Nixon directed Colson to initiate a 'drumbeat' of public backing to pressure Congress and solidify his administration's messaging.
On March 5, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman, Manolo Sanchez, and Ronald L. Ziegler met in the Oval Office of the White House from 10:49 am to 11:06 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 462-012 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with H.R. Haldeman and Ron Ziegler to coordinate political mobilization strategies following his March 4, 1971, press conference. The discussion focused on leveraging the President's recent media performance to promote his domestic agenda—specifically revenue sharing—while coordinating briefings with Nelson Rockefeller, George Romney, and John Connally. Additionally, they evaluated press reactions to the President's stance on the war in Laos and reviewed polling data regarding Democratic challengers.
On March 5, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, John B. Connally, Arthur F. Burns, George P. Shultz, Paul W. McCracken, Rose Mary Woods, Ronald L. Ziegler, and Alexander P. Butterfield met in the Oval Office of the White House from 11:06 am to 1:05 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 462-013 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with his key economic advisors—John Connally, Arthur Burns, George Shultz, and Paul McCracken—to discuss urgent financial matters and the administration's public messaging strategy. The conversation covered the potential failure of the Lockheed-Rolls-Royce deal, the stability of the DuPont brokerage firm, and rising pressure to increase milk price supports for political leverage. Throughout the meeting, Nixon emphasized the need for internal discipline, a unified public stance on economic policy, and the projection of confidence to stabilize the markets and improve public perception.
On March 5, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, Stephen B. Bull, Walter R. Tkach, and H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 1:06 pm and 1:17 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 462-014 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with his aides and personal physician, General Walter Tkach, to coordinate his daily schedule and manage administrative logistics. The discussion centered on the President's upcoming appointments and the orchestration of an Irish-themed social event at the White House. Nixon considered briefly greeting Jack Mulcahy, who was on-site for meetings regarding the event's planning and media analysis.
On March 5, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, John A. ("Jack") Mulcahy, H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman, unknown person(s), Stephen B. Bull, John B. Connally, Manolo Sanchez, and William H. Carruthers met in the Oval Office of the White House from 1:17 pm to 2:20 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 462-015 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with several advisors and staff to discuss a range of topics, including public relations, economic policy, and military strategy. John Connally provided updates on his efforts to stabilize the economy and manage relationships with key figures in the business and political sectors. Additionally, the President consulted with William H. Carruthers regarding the technical logistics and staging of future televised press conferences to improve his communication with the public.
On March 5, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Manolo Sanchez met in the Oval Office of the White House at 2:20 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 462-016 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with his personal valet, Manolo Sanchez, to coordinate his immediate schedule and personal logistics. The discussion served as a brief administrative interaction to facilitate the President's departure from the Oval Office. No significant policy matters or substantive political decisions were recorded during this brief encounter.
On March 5, 1971, United States Secret Service agents met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 2:20 pm and 4:20 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 462-017 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with unidentified Secret Service agents in the Oval Office to discuss security-related matters. The conversation was largely unintelligible and no specific policy decisions or action items were documented in the available record. This brief encounter concluded without any significant developments reported.
On March 5, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Robert H. Finch met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 4:20 pm and 4:28 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 462-018 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Robert Finch discussed the political fallout from Nixon's March 4 press conference, focusing on public reception of his Vietnam withdrawal policies and his ability to handle contentious Q&A sessions. Nixon expressed confidence in his mastery over the press and suggested that his administration should highlight the contrast between his record and the escalation of the Vietnam War under the Kennedy and Johnson administrations. They also briefly touched upon the political risks of Governor Ronald Reagan's Medicaid policies, the importance of maintaining a controlled frequency of televised press events, and the need for a robust strategy to win over youth voters.
On March 5, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator met in the Oval Office of the White House at 4:29 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 462-020 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon instructed the White House operator to place an outgoing call to Charles W. Colson. This brief communication served as a logistical bridge to facilitate a direct discussion between the President and his Special Counsel. No policy matters or further substantive actions were recorded during this brief administrative exchange.
On March 5, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House at 4:29 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 462-019 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon held a brief, two-second meeting in the Oval Office with an unidentified individual. Given the extremely short duration of the encounter and the withdrawal of materials classified as personal and returnable, the interaction appears to have been limited to a brief exchange or document hand-off. No substantive discussion or policy decisions were recorded during this engagement.
On March 5, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman, Alexander P. Butterfield, Charles W. Colson, and Henry A. Kissinger met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 4:30 pm and 4:40 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 462-021 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with his senior advisors, including H. R. Haldeman and Henry Kissinger, to review administrative priorities following his March 4, 1971, press conference. The discussion focused on managing public and media reactions to the Vietnam War and Laos operations, as well as addressing ongoing Middle East diplomatic developments. Additionally, Kissinger updated the President on his efforts to challenge anti-administration sentiment among the academic and policy "establishment" during a recent appearance at the Brookings Institution.