35 conversations found
On March 22, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Alexander P. Butterfield met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 10:11 pm and 11:01 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 324-016 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with Alexander P. Butterfield to address modifications and additions to a briefing book. The discussion focused on specific revisions being prepared by speechwriters William L. Safire and Patrick J. Buchanan. The President reviewed the inclusion of new pages to finalize the contents of the document.
On March 23, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Alexander P. Butterfield met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 9:31 am and 10:19 am. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 325-006 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with Alexander P. Butterfield in the Old Executive Office Building to discuss administrative matters concerning the White House taping system. The brief interaction included a segment of withdrawn personal information, after which Butterfield departed. No specific policy decisions were recorded during this restricted portion of their engagement.
On March 23, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Marjorie P. Acker met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 9:31 am and 10:19 am. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 325-007 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon consulted with Marjorie P. Acker to review his daily activities and administrative schedule. The brief discussion primarily focused on coordinating formal dinner arrangements and managing an invitation for Senator John C. Stennis and his wife. The dialogue served as an executive briefing to ensure the President's upcoming social and professional commitments were properly organized.
On March 23, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon, H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman, and John D. Ehrlichman met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 9:31 am and 10:19 am. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 325-008 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with H. R. Haldeman and John Ehrlichman in the Executive Office Building to review the presidential schedule. The discussion focused on coordinating upcoming appointments and logistical planning for the President's administrative agenda. No specific policy decisions were finalized, as the dialogue remained centered on managing the President's time and meeting requests.
On March 23, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon, H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman, and John D. Ehrlichman met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 9:31 am and 10:19 am. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 325-009 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with H. R. Haldeman and John Ehrlichman in his Executive Office Building suite to coordinate internal administrative and political priorities. The discussion focused on managing White House operations and assessing pressing strategic developments. Following the meeting, the participants moved to address outstanding executive tasks and maintain oversight of ongoing policy initiatives.
On March 23, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon, H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman, John D. Ehrlichman, Ronald L. Ziegler, unknown person(s), Rose Mary Woods, White House operator, William L. Safire, and Alexander P. Butterfield met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building from 10:19 am to 12:45 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 325-010 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with H.R. Haldeman and John Ehrlichman to coordinate administration strategy on several high-stakes domestic and foreign policy issues. The discussion centered on legislative maneuvering to curb school busing, the management of economic messaging regarding the Pay Board's recent labor disputes, and the handling of the ITT controversy. They also deliberated on potential presidential travel, the projection of moral leadership, and the public relations strategy for the President’s recent trip to China.
On March 23, 1972, H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman, White House operator, President Richard M. Nixon, and William L. Safire talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 10:20 am and 1:31 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 022-002 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman coordinated with speechwriter William Safire to revise the President's upcoming television address regarding the Pay Board. The discussion centered on crafting a paragraph to criticize AFL-CIO leader George Meany for walking out of the board after it rejected a 20% wage increase for longshoremen. Safire was instructed to emphasize the inequity of such a raise compared to the 5% cap applied to the general American workforce.
On March 23, 1972, H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman, White House operator, and William L. Safire talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 10:20 am and 1:31 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 022-003 of the White House Tapes.
H. R. Haldeman contacts speechwriter William L. Safire to secure specific statistical data regarding the percentage of American wage earners represented by the AFL-CIO. This information is required for an upcoming television statement by the President concerning the Pay Board. Safire agrees to research the figure and report back to Haldeman at the President’s Executive Office Building line.
On March 23, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and unknown person(s) met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 12:45 pm and 1:00 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 325-018 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon held a brief, fifteen-minute meeting with an unidentified individual in his Old Executive Office Building suite. Due to the lack of a transcript or descriptive records, the specific substance of the policy or personnel matters discussed remains unknown. This brief encounter serves primarily as a logistical entry in the President’s daily schedule, documenting an undocumented interaction during the work week.
On March 23, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Henry A. Kissinger met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 12:45 pm and 1:00 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 325-022 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Henry Kissinger met to finalize administrative or strategic details involving the Sixth Fleet's home port in Greece and diplomatic positioning regarding Israel. The discussion suggests a focus on maintaining geopolitical stability in the Mediterranean while managing interdepartmental relations with the State Department. The participants confirmed their course of action, signaling a decision to move forward with their established diplomatic objectives.
On March 23, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 12:45 pm and 1:00 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 325-017 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman met to coordinate the finalization and editorial review of an upcoming Pay Board statement. The discussion focused on organizing necessary documentation and delegating the revision process to William Safire, specifically concerning policy details related to the longshoremen. The pair resolved to route the materials to Safire for his final assessment to ensure the statement's accuracy before release.
On March 23, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Manolo Sanchez met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 12:45 pm and 1:00 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 325-011 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with his personal valet, Manolo Sanchez, to discuss the President's personal schedule and potential outreach activities. The two focused on balancing official duties with personal commitments, specifically considering regular items for the President's list to avoid repetitive public appearances like roadside handshaking. During the meeting, Nixon also briefly coordinated with Sanchez regarding a typing assignment involving Rose Mary Woods.
On March 23, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon, Marjorie P. Acker, and Manolo Sanchez met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 12:45 pm and 1:00 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 325-015 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with Marjorie P. Acker and Manolo Sanchez in the Old Executive Office Building to discuss a formal statement regarding the Pay Board. The brief meeting centered on administrative or public messaging related to this economic regulatory body. No further details were recorded, and the participants departed the office shortly after the discussion.
On March 23, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon, John D. Ehrlichman, and unknown person(s) met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 12:45 pm and 1:00 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 325-023 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with John D. Ehrlichman and an unidentified woman to discuss the administrative preparation of a Pay Board statement. The conversation focused on the drafting and clarification of the document's language. The President also provided instructions regarding the inclusion of specific district information within the text.
On March 23, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Rose Mary Woods met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 12:45 pm and 1:00 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 325-019 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with his personal secretary, Rose Mary Woods, to coordinate the preparation of administrative documents. The discussion centered on the retyping of a Pay Board statement onto speech cards to ensure proper formatting for upcoming remarks. Woods was tasked with completing the task by a specific deadline, necessitating a brief exchange regarding typewriter use and project timeline.
On March 23, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and unknown person(s) met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 12:45 pm and 1:00 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 325-021 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met briefly with an unidentified woman in the Executive Office Building to facilitate the delivery of an unspecified item. Due to the limited nature of the recording, the identity of the visitor and the nature of the object exchanged remain unknown. The interaction concluded quickly, with no further substantive discussion recorded.
On March 23, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon, Marjorie P. Acker, and unknown person(s) met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 12:45 pm and 1:00 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 325-013 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with Marjorie P. Acker in the Old Executive Office Building to facilitate the processing and filing of an official Pay Board statement. The discussion focused on the necessary administrative steps for the document's delivery and archival. The meeting concluded with Acker departing after managing the distribution and filing requirements for the statement.
On March 23, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Marjorie P. Acker met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 12:45 pm and 1:00 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 325-016 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with Marjorie P. Acker to discuss administrative tasks related to clerical work. He specifically requested that she obtain a staff member's district number for typing purposes. The exchange centered on coordinating internal office logistics and documentation.
On March 23, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and William L. Safire met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 12:45 pm and 1:00 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 325-020 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon consulted with William Safire regarding the administration's official position and messaging strategy concerning the Pay Board. The discussion centered on the President's personal views on the Board's activities and incorporated the perspective of Treasury Secretary John B. Connally. This meeting served to refine the administration's public statement to ensure alignment on wage and price control policy.
On March 23, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and unknown person(s) met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 12:45 pm and 1:00 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 325-012 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon consulted with an unknown female aide regarding media strategy and the management of public perceptions during a period of perceived crisis. The discussion focused on crafting a specific, impactful 'Nixon line' similar to previous efforts regarding drug policy to better frame his public messaging. The President expressed concerns about the timing of media broadcasts and emphasized the need for a strategic approach to communications rather than routine public appearances.
On March 23, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and William L. Safire talked on the telephone from 2:36 pm to 2:40 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 022-004 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and William Safire discuss revisions to a presidential statement regarding the Pay Board and a public dispute with labor leader George Meany. Despite concerns from George Shultz and John Connally that the President should avoid commenting on individual Pay Board decisions, Nixon insists on directly criticizing Meany to demonstrate a firm stance. The conversation concludes with the approval of language intended to frame the administration’s position as pro-worker while diminishing the representative authority of labor leadership.
On March 23, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 2:40 pm and 5:33 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 022-005 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to place a follow-up telephone call to Press Secretary Ronald L. Ziegler. The brief exchange served as an administrative request to facilitate communication with his staff. No substantive policy matters were discussed during this short logistical interaction.
On March 23, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and members of the Cost of Living Council, including John B. Connally, Herbert Stein, Donald H. Rumsfeld, J. Philip Campbell, Peter G. Peterson, James D. Hodgson, George W. Romney, George P. Shultz, Gen. George A. Lincoln, Virginia H. Knauer, Arthur F. Burns, James W. McLane, Albert E. Abrahams, Joseph Mullaney, Marvin H. Kosters, Richard B. Cheney, James Connor, Richard J. Alfultis, Donald Smith, Clark MacGregor, William L. Gifford, Charles R. Perry, and the White House photographer, met in the Cabinet Room of the White House at an unknown time between 3:02 pm and 3:56 pm. The Cabinet Room taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 096-004 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with members of the Cost of Living Council and other key economic advisors to assess the efficacy of Phase II wage and price controls. The discussion focused on controlling inflation, managing food prices, and navigating political pressures from organized labor and Congress. Participants evaluated the impact of economic policies on the public interest and discussed strategies for future price stability across various sectors.
On March 23, 1972, John B. Connally, George P. Shultz, Donald H. Rumsfeld, Richard B. Cheney, and unknown person(s) met in the Cabinet Room of the White House at an unknown time between 3:56 pm and 11:59 pm. The Cabinet Room taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 097-001 of the White House Tapes.
John B. Connally, George P. Shultz, Donald H. Rumsfeld, and Richard B. Cheney met to discuss economic stabilization policies and the operational status of key administrative bodies. The participants reviewed the activities of the Price Commission and the Cost of Living Council, including ongoing hearings and the impact of price controls on specific commodities like steer hides. The discussion also addressed the economic distribution of price increases between farmers and other industry stakeholders, as well as the administrative coordination between the Pay Board and various government agencies.
On March 23, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 3:56 pm and 4:03 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 692-001 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon practiced a public address regarding the resignation of AFL-CIO President George Meany from the Pay Board. The speech frames Meany's departure as a rejection of anti-inflationary wage controls, specifically citing the Pay Board's decision to deny a 20% wage increase for longshoremen. Nixon announced his decision to restructure the Pay Board with remaining labor and business leaders to ensure the continuation of his economic policies aimed at halving inflation.
On March 23, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Ronald L. Ziegler met in the Oval Office of the White House from 4:03 pm to 5:04 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 692-002 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Press Secretary Ronald L. Ziegler met to coordinate the President's upcoming speech regarding the Pay Board. The discussion focused on preparing Ziegler for potential press questions and ensuring the administration's messaging remained consistent. Nixon directed Ziegler to contact George P. Shultz to finalize the briefing strategy and clarify specific policy points.
On March 23, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon, Marshall Green, John H. Holdridge, Alexander M. Haig, Jr., White House photographer, unknown person(s), White House photographer, Stephen B. Bull, and members of the press met in the Oval Office of the White House from 4:08 pm to 5:02 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 692-003 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with Marshall Green, John H. Holdridge, and Alexander Haig to provide strategic guidance for Green's upcoming appearance on 'Meet the Press' following Nixon's historic visit to the People's Republic of China. The discussion focused on projecting a message of regional stability and reassuring U.S. allies in Asia about the sincerity of American treaty commitments. The President emphasized that the China initiative was a necessary, proactive step toward global peace rather than a policy of isolationism, and he urged Green to dismiss rumors regarding secret deals or State Department disagreements.
On March 23, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Ronald L. Ziegler met in the Oval Office of the White House from 5:03 pm to 5:17 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 692-004 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with Ronald L. Ziegler to coordinate White House messaging regarding George Meany's resignation from the Pay Board and the broader administration strategy for handling public attacks on the economy and key officials. They discussed tactics for Nixon's upcoming press conference, specifically emphasizing a firm, "fight to the finish" stance against critics while deflecting questions about Arthur K. Watson and Peter M. Flanigan to subordinate departments. The conversation concluded with plans to frame the President’s weekend at Camp David as a period dedicated to reviewing stalled domestic policy initiatives, thereby pressuring Congress to act before the Democratic National Convention.
On March 23, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Alexander P. Butterfield met in the Oval Office of the White House from 5:17 pm to 5:22 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 692-005 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with Alexander P. Butterfield to refine his upcoming schedule, specifically focusing on a meeting with Republican leadership. The discussion addressed the agenda for that session, with a particular emphasis on the status of the Pay Board and the involvement of George P. Shultz. Additionally, the President briefly discussed correspondence intended for Luci Johnson Nugent and noted a requirement to allocate time for a matter involving Hayward.
On March 23, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Alexander P. Butterfield met in the Oval Office of the White House from 5:22 pm to 5:23 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 692-006 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met briefly with Alexander P. Butterfield in the Oval Office to facilitate the delivery of a specific item. The discussion was extremely short and lacked substantive political discourse, concluding immediately upon the item's handover. This brief interaction served administrative or logistical purposes rather than policy formulation.
On March 23, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon, H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman, unknown person(s), White House operator, Ronald L. Ziegler, and Charles W. Colson met in the Oval Office of the White House from 5:23 pm to 6:24 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 692-007 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with H. R. Haldeman, Charles Colson, and others to strategize on managing the political fallout from George Meany’s resignation from the Pay Board and the ongoing ITT controversy. The participants discussed crafting the President’s public response to minimize criticism of his labor policies, focusing on the "special interests" narrative to isolate Meany and neutralize Democratic attacks. Additionally, the President issued directives to accelerate government spending through federal agencies and instructed his staff to aggressively challenge congressional misconduct, including the potential release of derogatory information on political opponents.
On March 23, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon, Ronald L. Ziegler, and Alexander M. Haig, Jr. talked on the telephone from 5:33 pm to 5:34 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 022-006 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon consulted with Ronald Ziegler and Alexander Haig regarding the administration's public response to allegations of ITT involvement in Chilean politics. The discussion centered on a recent State Department denial concerning controversial statements attributed to Ambassador Edward M. Korry, which had been leaked by columnist Jack Anderson. Nixon and his aides agreed to deflect further inquiries by referencing the President’s previously stated policy positions on Latin America and Chile.
On March 23, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon, Manolo Sanchez, and Rose Mary Woods met in the Oval Office of the White House from 6:24 pm to 6:27 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 692-008 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with his personal aide Manolo Sanchez and secretary Rose Mary Woods to discuss plans for an evening social gathering. The participants coordinated their schedules, specifically addressing time constraints regarding Woods's departure and dinner plans. The meeting served as a brief administrative arrangement for their personal logistics before the group concluded the discussion.
On March 23, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman met in the Oval Office of the White House from 6:27 pm to 6:28 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 692-009 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman briefly discuss the perceived orchestration of news coverage by major networks and publications, specifically referencing the "Alan Drury theory" regarding coordinated media agendas. Nixon expresses frustration over a recent negative news treatment and seeks validation from Haldeman regarding the synchronicity of these media outlets. The conversation concludes with a recognition of the conflicting motivations behind the press's reporting efforts.
On March 23, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon, unknown person(s), and Rose Mary Woods met in the Oval Office of the White House from 6:27 pm to 6:28 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 692-010 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met briefly with Rose Mary Woods and an unidentified male visitor in the Oval Office to engage in informal, general conversation. The discussion was limited in scope, focusing on routine matters before the group departed together after approximately one minute. No substantive policy decisions or political developments were recorded during this brief interaction.