48 conversations found
On May 18, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 8:14 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 003-189 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon inquired with the White House operator regarding the current whereabouts of Alexander M. Haig, Jr. The operator informed the President that Haig had traveled to Annapolis to deliver a speech. No further policy discussions or administrative actions were addressed during this brief exchange.
On May 19, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 8:35 am and 8:52 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 003-062 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon instructed the White House operator to place a telephone call to General Alexander M. Haig, Jr. This brief administrative interaction served as the necessary procedural step to connect the President with his Deputy Assistant for National Security Affairs for a subsequent discussion. No further policy or strategic matters were addressed during this initial operator exchange.
On May 19, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Alexander M. Haig, Jr. met in the Oval Office of the White House from 8:52 am to 8:53 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 501-001 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon directs Alexander M. Haig, Jr. to meet with him immediately to discuss recent developments regarding Henry Kissinger's negotiations with Gerard Smith. The President intends to consult with Haig regarding the status of these talks before proceeding to a scheduled meeting with Secretary of State William P. Rogers. This brief exchange serves to coordinate administration strategy and brief the President on critical diplomatic updates.
On May 19, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Alexander M. Haig, Jr. talked on the telephone from 8:52 am to 8:53 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 003-063 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon directs Alexander Haig to meet with him immediately prior to a scheduled session with Secretary of State William P. Rogers. The conversation serves to coordinate staff access and scheduling for the President's upcoming diplomatic deliberations. Nixon specifically notes that Henry Kissinger is currently occupied in a meeting with Gerard C. Smith, necessitating Haig's prompt arrival for a briefing.
On May 19, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 8:52 am and 8:53 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 501-002 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon held an extremely brief, one-second meeting with an unidentified individual in the Oval Office. The interaction consisted solely of a request for coffee. No substantive policy matters or administrative decisions were addressed during this exchange.
On May 19, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, Henry A. Kissinger, and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House from 8:55 am to 9:05 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 501-003 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Henry Kissinger met to refine the messaging and strategy for the upcoming public announcement regarding the Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (SALT). They discussed the content of the President's public statement, debating whether to emphasize personal involvement in initiating negotiations with Soviet leadership versus keeping the announcement brief and formal. To manage potential skepticism and ensure support, they also planned a background briefing for key columnists and a meeting with the verification panel to solidify Congressional and public confidence.
On May 19, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, William P. Rogers, Stephen B. Bull, unknown person(s), and H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman met in the Oval Office of the White House from 9:05 am to 10:14 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 501-004 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Secretary of State William Rogers discussed strategies for advancing peace negotiations in the Middle East and the status of Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (SALT) with the Soviet Union. Rogers provided an update on his recent diplomatic tour, noting promising overtures from Egyptian President Anwar el-Sadat regarding a potential interim settlement and the future removal of Soviet personnel. The President emphasized a firm stance toward Israel, arguing that the U.S. must leverage its military and economic support to pressure Israel into serious negotiations, while also planning to coordinate closely with Congressional leaders on the upcoming SALT announcement regarding anti-ballistic missile (ABM) systems.
On May 19, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman talked on the telephone from 9:45 am to 9:46 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 003-064 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman discussed coordinating the logistics of King Faisal’s upcoming state visit to avoid scheduling conflicts with a scheduled press conference. Nixon directed Haldeman to shift the King’s visit from an 11:00 am meeting to a formal dinner. Haldeman agreed to review the schedule and identify a suitable night, such as Wednesday or Saturday, to accommodate the change.
On May 19, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 10:14 am and 10:22 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 501-006 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon held a brief, informal meeting in the Oval Office with an unidentified individual. The interaction, lasting less than ten minutes, primarily concerned the provision of refreshments. No substantive policy discussions or significant administrative decisions were recorded during this encounter.
On May 19, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 10:14 am and 10:22 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 501-005 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull in the Oval Office to conduct brief administrative business. During this short interaction, the President issued a specific request for an item to be retrieved or handled by Bull. The meeting concluded quickly with Bull departing shortly thereafter to carry out the task.
On May 19, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman, Stephen B. Bull, and Henry A. Kissinger met in the Oval Office of the White House from 10:22 am to 11:04 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 501-007 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon, H. R. Haldeman, and Henry Kissinger met to coordinate the upcoming public announcement of a breakthrough in the Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (SALT). A primary concern for the participants was managing the ego and professional expectations of Secretary of State William P. Rogers, who was reportedly frustrated by his exclusion from these sensitive negotiations. The group decided to present the achievement as a collective effort involving the State and Defense Departments, while privately acknowledging that such high-level diplomatic channels are uniquely the President's responsibility. They also finalized the schedule for briefing congressional leaders and Cabinet members to ensure the announcement was handled with appropriate gravitas and controlled messaging.
On May 19, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 11:04 am and 11:07 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 501-008 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon held a brief, three-minute meeting in the Oval Office with an unidentified individual. The discussion was limited to logistical matters regarding the President’s daily schedule. No substantial policy decisions or significant developments were recorded during this brief encounter.
On May 19, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 11:56 am and 12:00 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 501-031 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon held a brief, unscheduled meeting with an unidentified woman in the Oval Office. The discussion concerned a specific item on the President's daily agenda. No further details regarding the nature of the meeting or specific action items were recorded due to the brevity and lack of transcript for the interaction.
On May 19, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Alexander P. Butterfield met in the Oval Office of the White House from 12:00 pm to 12:02 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 501-009 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with Alexander P. Butterfield to review and coordinate the President's upcoming schedule. The primary focus of the brief discussion was the logistics regarding Nixon's planned meetings with the Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (SALT) delegation. No major policy decisions were reached during this short administrative consultation.
On May 19, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 12:02 pm and 12:07 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 501-011 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met briefly with an unidentified woman in the Oval Office to address an unspecified request. The conversation lasted less than five minutes and concluded with the woman's departure. Due to the lack of transcript detail, the specific nature of the request and any subsequent administrative actions remain undocumented.
On May 19, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 12:02 pm and 12:07 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 501-010 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon held a brief, five-minute meeting in the Oval Office with an unidentified individual. The discussion centered on Rose Mary Woods' schedule and logistics. No further substantive policy developments were recorded during this brief exchange.
On May 19, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, Rose Mary Woods, Henry A. Kissinger, and H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman met in the Oval Office of the White House from 12:07 pm to 12:28 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 501-012 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon held separate discussions with Rose Mary Woods and Henry Kissinger regarding social, political, and strategic matters. Woods reported on her recent travel and media appearances, while Kissinger briefed the President on delicate negotiations involving Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (SALT), Soviet relations, and potential leaks regarding Vietnam defense policies. The President provided guidance on managing various political associates and addressed concerns regarding Secretary of Defense Melvin Laird’s communication tactics.
On May 19, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman talked on the telephone from 12:24 pm to 12:25 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 003-065 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman briefly conferred regarding the President's upcoming schedule and the coordination of meetings. Nixon specifically instructed Haldeman not to join him and Henry Kissinger at that moment, opting instead to initiate a follow-up call with Haldeman later. The exchange served primarily as a logistical check-in to manage the President's immediate agenda.
On May 19, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 12:28 pm and 12:30 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 501-013 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon held a brief, two-minute meeting in the Oval Office with an unidentified individual. Due to the extremely short duration of the interaction and the lack of discernable context in the recorded audio, the specific substance of the discussion remains unintelligible. No substantive policy decisions, directives, or significant historical developments were documented in this transcript.
On May 19, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman, Henry A. Kissinger, Manolo Sanchez, and Alexander P. Butterfield met in the Oval Office of the White House from 12:30 pm to 1:03 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 501-014 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon, H. R. Haldeman, and Henry Kissinger discussed how to manage Secretary of State William Rogers' frustration regarding his exclusion from sensitive SALT negotiations. The participants aimed to develop a unified 'party line' for Rogers to use with Congress and the press, framing the breakthrough as a successful presidential initiative while shielding the specifics of the diplomatic channels used. They agreed that Rogers must be reassured of his standing and protected from appearing uninformed, even as they emphasized that maintaining secrecy was essential to the negotiation's success.
On May 19, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Manolo Sanchez met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 1:03 pm and 1:14 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 501-015 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with his personal valet, Manolo Sanchez, in the Oval Office for a brief, informal discussion. The interaction focused on personal or household matters rather than substantive policy issues, as evidenced by the extremely short duration of the recording. No major political decisions or official actions were initiated or recorded during this exchange.
On May 19, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman, Henry A. Kissinger, White House operator, William P. Rogers, and Ronald L. Ziegler met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 1:03 pm and 2:05 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 501-016 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon, H. R. Haldeman, and Henry Kissinger met to coordinate the announcement of a breakthrough in the Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (SALT), emphasizing that the agreement was a presidential initiative. They strategized on how to manage key Cabinet members, particularly William Rogers and Melvin Laird, to ensure they felt included and supportive without revealing the sensitive details of the negotiation process. Additionally, the President discussed his plans to brief legislative leaders and handle potential leaks, while Kissinger briefed the group on secret diplomatic efforts involving China and North Vietnam.
On May 19, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 1:14 pm and 1:18 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 003-066 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon initiates a request for the White House operator to place a telephone call to Secretary of State William P. Rogers. The brief exchange serves as a procedural step to facilitate a direct conversation between the President and his top diplomat. No further substantive policy matters were discussed during this specific transmission.
On May 19, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and William P. Rogers talked on the telephone from 1:18 pm to 1:29 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 003-067 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Secretary of State William P. Rogers discuss the strategic management of upcoming Congressional votes, specifically the Mansfield Amendment, and a significant breakthrough in the Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (SALT). To maintain leverage and avoid the appearance of political maneuvering, Nixon instructs Rogers to confidentially brief Senator Mike Mansfield about the progress on SALT only after the Senate vote concludes. They also address diplomatic logistics, including Vice President Agnew’s planned attendance at South Korean President Park Chung-hee’s inauguration and the potential for Rogers to represent the U.S. at an Atoms for Peace anniversary event in Geneva.
On May 19, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 2:05 pm and 2:10 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 501-017 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull to coordinate the scheduling of upcoming meetings with key administration officials. The discussion focused on finalizing arrangements for discussions with National Security Advisor Henry Kissinger and Secretary of Defense Melvin Laird. The primary outcome was the administrative preparation required to facilitate these high-level consultations.
On May 19, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, Melvin R. Laird, Henry A. Kissinger, and Manolo Sanchez met in the Oval Office of the White House from 2:10 pm to 2:56 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 501-018 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon, Melvin Laird, and Henry Kissinger discussed the administration's strategic approach to upcoming NATO defense meetings, emphasizing the need to avoid being pressured into premature agreements regarding Mutual and Balanced Force Reductions (MBFR). The participants reviewed the status of the SALT negotiations, highlighting the necessity of maintaining the Anti-Ballistic Missile (ABM) program as a critical bargaining chip against Soviet offensive weapons. They also addressed personnel changes within the Department of Defense, including potential replacements for Deputy Secretary David Packard and the Secretary of the Army, while coordinating strategy for managing Congressional relations and ongoing military assistance in Vietnam and Cambodia.
On May 19, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, Henry A. Kissinger, Gerard C. Smith, Gen. Royal B. Allison, Paul J. Nitze, Harold Brown, Llewellyn E. ("Tommy") Thompson, Jr., and Philip J. Farley met in the Oval Office of the White House from 3:09 pm to 3:45 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 501-019 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with Henry Kissinger, Gerard C. Smith, and a group of defense and foreign policy advisors to discuss the status of the Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (SALT). The group reviewed the progress toward an Anti-Ballistic Missile (ABM) agreement with the Soviet Union, evaluating verification concerns, technological competition, and the potential impact of troop reductions in Europe. Additionally, the President emphasized the importance of maintaining a neutral, balanced diplomatic stance toward both the Soviet Union and the People's Republic of China while exploring minor trade gestures to improve relations with the Soviets.
On May 19, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 3:45 pm and 3:50 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 501-022 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull to discuss logistical adjustments to the President's upcoming schedule. The brief discussion focused on reviewing and finalizing specific appointments or commitments for the executive calendar. No major policy decisions were reached, as the meeting served primarily as an administrative check-in.
On May 19, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 3:45 pm and 3:50 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 501-020 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon consulted with his aide Stephen B. Bull regarding the scheduling of an upcoming meeting with Robert H. Finch and Donald H. Rumsfeld. The President expressed flexibility regarding the timing of the appointment, noting that a meeting the following day would be acceptable if the participants faced scheduling conflicts. Bull was directed to coordinate the arrangements without signaling to the attendees that the President’s schedule was easily adjustable.
On May 19, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, Alexander P. Butterfield, and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 3:45 pm and 3:50 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 501-023 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon consulted with Alexander P. Butterfield and Stephen B. Bull regarding updates on the Charles McC. Mathias amendment and the progress of pending legislative votes. The President sought information on these developments to coordinate his upcoming schedule with Robert H. Finch and Donald H. Rumsfeld. The meeting concluded with Nixon tasking staff to secure information before his 5:00 pm deadline.
On May 19, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Alexander P. Butterfield met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 3:45 pm and 3:50 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 501-021 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Alexander P. Butterfield held a brief meeting in the Oval Office to coordinate administrative matters regarding the President’s upcoming schedule. The discussion touched upon sensitive legal or political concerns alluded to in the cryptic reference to potential jail time. No formal policy decisions were finalized during this exchange, which primarily served to manage the President's immediate operational agenda.
On May 19, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, Henry A. Kissinger, Alexander P. Butterfield, Ronald L. Ziegler, H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman, Henry L. Bellmon, John G. Tower, Clifford M. Hardin, John C. Whitaker, Clark MacGregor, and Peter M. Flanigan met in the Oval Office of the White House from 3:50 pm to 4:28 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 501-024 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with Henry Kissinger to finalize the announcement of a breakthrough in the Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (SALT), emphasizing the need for a brief and controlled public presentation. Following this, the President convened a broader group of officials to address domestic policy, specifically focusing on expanding agricultural drought relief for Texas and Oklahoma and managing national economic policy, including interest rates and housing market stability. The meeting concluded with a review of upcoming congressional votes, where administration staff expressed confidence in defeating the Mathias Amendment.
On May 19, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Henry A. Kissinger met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 4:28 pm and 4:38 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 501-028 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Henry Kissinger discussed the legislative maneuvering surrounding the Charles McC. Mathias amendment, which threatened to impact the administration's foreign policy agenda. To address the precarious vote count, Nixon and Kissinger strategized on how to influence key senators. As a direct result, Kissinger committed to contacting Senator John Sherman Cooper to lobby for his support against the amendment.
On May 19, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 4:28 pm and 4:38 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 501-027 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with his personal aide, Stephen B. Bull, to conduct a brief administrative review of the President's upcoming schedule. The discussion served as a routine logistical check-in to manage the President's time and engagements. No further policy-related actions or major decisions were recorded during this brief encounter.
On May 19, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 4:28 pm and 4:38 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 501-025 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon held a brief, informal meeting with an unidentified individual to discuss personal or logistical matters rather than official government business. The conversation centers on the logistics of obtaining specific items, including the acquisition of a tent and apartment-related arrangements. No policy decisions or significant administrative actions were recorded during this brief exchange.
On May 19, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, Alexander P. Butterfield, and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 4:28 pm and 4:38 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 501-026 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with Alexander P. Butterfield and Stephen B. Bull to review pending administrative paperwork and finalize the President's upcoming schedule. The discussion specifically addressed preparations for a 5:00 p.m. meeting involving key advisors including Henry Kissinger, H.R. Haldeman, and Ronald Ziegler. During the exchange, Nixon also gave instructions regarding the visual presentation of staff in photographs, specifically requesting that images of individuals with cigarettes be excluded.
On May 19, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman, Stephen B. Bull, Henry A. Kissinger, John A. Scali, Ronald L. Ziegler, Donald H. Rumsfeld, and Robert H. Finch met in the Oval Office of the White House from 4:38 pm to 6:10 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 501-029 of the White House Tapes.
In this Oval Office meeting, President Nixon met with H.R. Haldeman, Henry Kissinger, and other key staff to coordinate the rollout of a major breakthrough in the Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (SALT) with the Soviet Union. The President emphasized the need to maintain secrecy regarding the specific channels used to achieve this diplomatic progress while ensuring that the public message highlighted his personal initiative and the transition to simultaneous negotiations on offensive and defensive weapons. Additionally, Donald Rumsfeld and Robert Finch reported on their recent foreign tour, discussing European perceptions of U.S. foreign policy, the status of U.S. ambassadors, and the challenge of managing drug usage among military personnel abroad.
On May 19, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman, White House operator, and William P. Rogers met in the Oval Office of the White House from 6:10 pm to 6:16 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 501-030 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman discuss legislative strategy regarding upcoming Senate votes on the Mathias and Mansfield amendments. The conversation centers on timing the floor votes to minimize opposition success, specifically noting that the Mansfield amendment is expected to be defeated. Nixon consults with Secretary of State William P. Rogers to coordinate communication with Senator Mike Mansfield, aiming to manage the debate schedule and ensure favorable outcomes for the administration.
On May 19, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, White House operator, and H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 6:10 pm and 6:11 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 003-068 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon initiated a brief telephone call to Secretary of State William P. Rogers with H. R. Haldeman present. The conversation functioned primarily as a coordination effort to facilitate a direct communication between the President and the Secretary. No substantive policy discussions were recorded during this brief connection attempt.
On May 19, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and William P. Rogers talked on the telephone from 6:11 pm to 6:15 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 003-069 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Secretary of State William P. Rogers coordinate legislative strategy to defeat the Mathias resolution, an amendment regarding troop reductions that the administration views as undermining foreign policy. Rogers updates the President on his discussions with Senator Mike Mansfield regarding a sensitive upcoming announcement and outlines his plan to lobby Senators Charles Percy and John Sherman Cooper to block the resolution. The President emphasizes the importance of preventing leaks while stressing that the resolution's call for unilateral NATO reductions would cripple ongoing negotiations with the Soviet Union.
On May 19, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 6:16 pm and 7:44 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 003-070 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon instructed the White House operator to place an outgoing telephone call to H.R. "Bob" Haldeman, his Chief of Staff. The brief interaction served solely to initiate communication with Haldeman, reflecting the logistical process of reaching key administration officials. No further substantive policy discussions occurred during this specific exchange.
On May 19, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, White House operator, and Henry A. Kissinger talked on the telephone at 7:44 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 003-071 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Henry Kissinger discuss the successful defeat of the Mathias resolution, which failed by a vote of 73 to 24. They attribute the legislative victory to the administration's firm stance and strategic coordination with Congressional leaders, noting that the vote of Senator John Sherman Cooper was pivotal in securing the outcome. Additionally, they discuss maintaining morale within the State Department and reaffirm the value of William P. Rogers' continued tenure as Secretary of State amid the administration's recent foreign policy successes.
On May 19, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 7:47 pm and 7:48 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 003-072 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to place an outgoing call to his Chief of Staff, H.R. Haldeman. The exchange served exclusively as a procedural step to connect the President with his senior advisor. No substantive policy matters or decisions were discussed during this brief administrative request.
On May 19, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman talked on the telephone from 7:48 pm to 7:50 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 003-073 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman discuss the surprisingly lopsided 73-20 defeat of the Mathias resolution and the potential for subsequent parliamentary maneuvering. Fearing a legislative trap involving alternative amendments or a coordinated effort by opponents, they decide to delay a planned thank-you call from the President to Senator John Sherman Cooper. Haldeman is instructed to contact Secretary of State William P. Rogers to share the news while maintaining vigilance over ongoing Senate debates regarding the Mansfield Amendment.
On May 19, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 7:50 pm and 7:55 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 003-074 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to place an outgoing call to National Security Advisor Henry Kissinger. This brief administrative interaction served as a logistical step to facilitate direct communication between the President and his advisor. No substantive policy discussions or decisions occurred during this brief exchange.
On May 19, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Henry A. Kissinger talked on the telephone from 7:55 pm to 7:56 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 003-075 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon directed Henry Kissinger to organize an informal cocktail reception for Gerard C. Smith and the SALT delegation before their return to Vienna for further negotiations. While Kissinger initially expressed concern that the event might signal a loosening of oversight on the negotiators, Nixon clarified that the gathering was strictly social in nature. The President finalized plans to host the event in the State Dining Room, including the invitation of William P. Rogers, Melvin R. Laird, and Admiral Thomas H. Moorer.
On May 19, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 7:56 pm and 7:58 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 003-076 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon requested that the White House operator place a telephone call to his daughter, Julie Nixon Eisenhower. The brief interaction served solely to facilitate personal communication between the President and his family. No policy matters or official business were discussed during this request.
On May 19, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Julie Nixon Eisenhower talked on the telephone from 7:58 pm to 7:59 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 003-077 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon held a brief, informal telephone conversation with his daughter, Julie Nixon Eisenhower. The discussion was personal in nature and served as a private familial check-in. Given the brevity of the call and the withdrawal of the primary content, no substantive policy matters or official administrative actions were addressed.