52 conversations found
On June 15, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Republican Congressional leaders, including Hugh Scott, Norris Cotton, Peter H. Dominick, Milton R. Young, Gerald R. Ford, Leslie C. Arends, John B. Anderson, Berber B. Conable, Jr., Richard H. Poff, Robert C. ("Bob") Wilson, John J. Rhodes, Robert T. Stafford, H. Allen Smith, Frank T. Bow, Robert J. Dole, Egil ("Bud") Krogh, Jr., Henry A. Kissinger, John D. Ehrlichman, George P. Shultz, Clark MacGregor, Herbert G. Klein, William E. Timmons, Harry S. Dent, Kenneth E. BeLieu, Richard K. Cook, Patrick J. Buchanan, and Ronald L. Ziegler, met in the Cabinet Room of the White House at an unknown time between 7:55 am and 11:59 pm. The Cabinet Room taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 061-004 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with Republican Congressional leaders to discuss the administration’s new, multi-pronged national strategy for combating drug abuse, emphasizing a shift toward treatment, rehabilitation, and the creation of a centralized Special Action Office. During the discussion, Nixon and his team outlined plans for increased interdiction, expanded military detoxification programs, and a firm, non-permissive stance against the legalization of marijuana. Furthermore, the participants addressed the political climate surrounding the Vietnam War, with Nixon urging support against anti-war amendments and arguing that congressional deadlines for withdrawal would undermine sensitive ongoing negotiations.
On June 15, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, Alexander P. Butterfield, and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House from 7:56 am to 7:59 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 520-001 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with Alexander P. Butterfield and Stephen B. Bull in the Oval Office to coordinate his daily schedule. The primary focus of the discussion involved administrative planning for upcoming meetings with Kenneth B. Keating and Arthur K. Watson. The brief interaction served as a routine logistical briefing to manage the President’s agenda for the day.
On June 15, 1971, unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 7:59 am and 9:48 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 520-011 of the White House Tapes.
This recording captures a brief, 41-second exchange between President Nixon and unidentified individuals in the Oval Office. Due to the poor audio quality and lack of discernible content, the discussion remains unintelligible. No substantive policy matters, decisions, or action items can be extracted from this fragment.
On June 15, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 9:48 am and 9:56 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 520-012 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull to coordinate the scheduling of upcoming meetings with congressional leadership. The discussion focused on logistical planning to ensure the President could consult with these key figures in the immediate future. No major policy decisions were made during this brief session, which served primarily to facilitate the President's administrative calendar.
On June 15, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 9:48 am and 9:56 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 520-002 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman met to coordinate the President's upcoming schedule and prioritize preparation time for an important meeting with West German Chancellor Willy Brandt. They evaluated the necessity of a meeting with Arthur K. Watson and discussed timing adjustments for an event involving the Association of Real Estate Boards. Ultimately, the two agreed to postpone the Watson meeting to ensure Nixon had sufficient time to review briefing materials for his diplomatic engagements.
On June 15, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman, Alexander P. Butterfield, Stephen B. Bull, William N. Brown, H. Jackson Pontius, Fred C. Tucker, Jr., Donald I. Hovde, John C. Williamson, George W. Romney, John D. Ehrlichman, Henry C. Cashen, II, and Oliver F. ("Ollie") Atkins met in the Oval Office of the White House from 9:56 am to 10:37 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 520-003 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with H. R. Haldeman and various officials to discuss urgent administration challenges, specifically the unauthorized publication of the Pentagon Papers and strategies to combat press leaks and political criticism. The conversation transitioned into a broader policy meeting with representatives from the National Association of Real Estate Boards regarding the President's revenue sharing initiatives, housing market stabilization, and rising construction costs. Nixon emphasized the importance of aligning administration rhetoric on taxes and housing to bolster support among key stakeholders.
On June 15, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, Henry A. Kissinger, and Ronald L. Ziegler met in the Oval Office of the White House from 10:39 am to 10:59 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 520-004 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon, Henry Kissinger, and Ron Ziegler met to coordinate the administration's public relations and legal strategy regarding the leaking of the Pentagon Papers and pending Vietnam legislation. The President emphasized a firm stance against the New York Times' publication of classified documents, framing the administration's legal injunction as a necessary defense of government integrity rather than a partisan effort to shield previous administrations. They also discussed managing congressional support for Vietnam policy and the importance of maintaining strict secrecy around sensitive diplomatic negotiations, including ongoing back-channel communications with China and the Soviet Union.
On June 15, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 10:59 am and 11:02 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 520-005 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull to coordinate logistical preparations for the upcoming arrival of West German Chancellor Willy Brandt. The brief discussion centered on necessary arrangements for the diplomatic visit. No further substantive policy decisions were recorded during this short administrative interaction.
On June 15, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, Willy Brandt, Stephen B. Bull, Manolo Sanchez, Henry A. Kissinger, Egon Bahr, Rolf Pauls, Conrad Ahlers, Hermann Kusterer, Wolf-Dietrich Schilling, and Harry Obst met in the Oval Office of the White House from 11:02 am to 12:34 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 520-006 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and West German Chancellor Willy Brandt met in the Oval Office to coordinate their respective diplomatic strategies regarding the Soviet Union, Berlin, and European security. The two leaders emphasized the importance of maintaining a unified stance on Berlin negotiations and the potential ratification of treaties, while navigating the delicate balance of maintaining U.S. troop presence and European defense burden-sharing. They also discussed broader geopolitical challenges, including the rise of Japan, relations with the People’s Republic of China, and the ongoing crisis between India and Pakistan, reaffirming their commitment to close cooperation and open channels of communication.
On June 15, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, Manolo Sanchez, Alexander P. Butterfield, Stephen B. Bull, and Ronald L. Ziegler met in the Oval Office of the White House from 12:34 pm to 12:42 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 520-007 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Press Secretary Ronald Ziegler met to prepare for an upcoming press conference by reviewing potential inquiries regarding the President's meeting with West German Chancellor Willy Brandt. The discussion centered on foreign policy and economic issues, including Berlin negotiations, Mutual and Balanced Force Reduction (MBFR), NATO relations, and international monetary policy. Nixon commended Secretary of State William P. Rogers for his briefing work, and Ziegler concluded the session to prepare for his own press briefing.
On June 15, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Manolo Sanchez met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 12:45 pm and 12:54 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 520-009 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with his personal valet, Manolo Sanchez, in the Oval Office to coordinate logistics for the President's daily schedule. The primary focus of the brief interaction was to confirm arrangements regarding the timing and details of the President's lunch. No significant policy decisions were recorded during this brief administrative check-in.
On June 15, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Henry A. Kissinger met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 12:45 pm and 12:54 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 520-008 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Henry Kissinger met to coordinate strategy regarding sensitive international negotiations, including Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (SALT), relations with the People's Republic of China, and the ongoing war in Vietnam. They discussed managing diplomatic obstacles, such as the potential for an undesirable five-power conference, while Kissinger prepared for upcoming meetings with Soviet ambassador Anatoliy Dobrynin. Furthermore, the two prioritized maintaining strict control over sensitive records to circumvent potential leaks from the State and Defense Department bureaucracies, which Nixon explicitly stated he no longer trusted.
On June 15, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, Alexander P. Butterfield, and H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 12:54 pm and 2:15 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 520-010 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman discussed a wide range of administrative and public relations strategies, including managing press coverage for upcoming presidential trips and dealing with the political fallout of the Pentagon Papers. The President emphasized his desire to treat the Pentagon Papers leak as a breach of national security and directed his staff to maintain a policy of refusing to comment on the previous administration's actions. Additionally, they reviewed personnel matters, such as the resignation of Robert C. Hill and a request from Donald L. Jackson, and finalized plans to improve media outreach regarding Vietnam troop withdrawals.
On June 15, 1971, Stephen B. Bull and unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 1:15 pm and 2:15 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 521-001 of the White House Tapes.
Stephen B. Bull met with an unidentified individual in the Oval Office to coordinate logistics regarding the President’s official schedule. The brief discussion centered on managing upcoming appointments and administrative planning. The participants concluded their meeting and departed the office by 2:15 pm.
On June 15, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Alexander P. Butterfield met in the Oval Office of the White House from 2:15 pm to 2:16 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 520-013 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with Alexander P. Butterfield for a brief one-minute session in the Oval Office. Given the extremely limited duration and lack of available documentation, the meeting likely served as a routine administrative check-in or the delivery of immediate correspondence. No substantive policy discussions were recorded during this brief interaction.
On June 15, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 2:15 pm and 2:19 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 521-003 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met briefly with an unidentified woman in the Oval Office regarding an administrative request for Charles W. Colson. The interaction was limited in scope, concluding quickly after the visitor made her request. No further policy decisions or significant developments were recorded during this short exchange.
On June 15, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, Charles W. Colson, and H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman met in the Oval Office of the White House from 2:19 pm to 2:38 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 521-004 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon, Charles Colson, and H.R. Haldeman met to discuss administration strategies regarding the unauthorized publication of the Pentagon Papers and ongoing political maneuvering. They resolved to take a hard-line stance on the New York Times by framing the leak as a reckless breach of national security, while emphasizing that the issue was a "family quarrel" belonging to the previous administration. Additionally, the participants reviewed the status of various Democratic presidential contenders—including Ted Kennedy, Hubert Humphrey, and Henry "Scoop" Jackson—and analyzed potential tactics to exploit their weaknesses and internal party divisions.
On June 15, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, Anatoliy F. Dobrynin, and Henry A. Kissinger met in the Oval Office of the White House from 2:39 pm to 2:58 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 521-005 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon, Henry Kissinger, and Soviet Ambassador Anatoliy Dobrynin met to discuss a Soviet proposal for a Five Powers nuclear conference and broader bilateral relations. The participants prioritized maintaining confidential diplomatic channels to foster progress on critical issues such as SALT and the status of Berlin. Nixon emphasized that substantive results on these matters are more significant than public rhetoric and underscored the necessity of managing tensions in volatile regions like the Middle East to avoid unintended escalation.
On June 15, 1971, unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 2:58 pm and 3:19 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 521-006 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon held a brief, 29-second discussion with unidentified participants in the Oval Office regarding his personal status. The conversation remains largely obscured due to the participants speaking in Portuguese, questioning the current state of events. No substantive policy decisions or actionable directives were recorded during this segment.
On June 15, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, Henry A. Kissinger, and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House from 3:19 pm to 3:31 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 521-007 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Henry Kissinger met to discuss high-level foreign policy developments, including ongoing diplomatic channels with the Soviet Union and the PRC, while expressing frustration over the persistent challenges posed by the press and political establishment. The conversation focused heavily on the recent publication of the Pentagon Papers, which both men viewed as a direct attack on the integrity of the presidency rather than just the previous administration. In response to these perceived threats, Nixon and Kissinger strategized on how to manage media access and tighten administrative controls to prevent further unauthorized leaks.
On June 15, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, Arthur K. Watson, and Col. Richard T. Kennedy met in the Oval Office of the White House from 3:32 pm to 3:44 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 521-008 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with Arthur K. Watson, U.S. Ambassador to France, and Col. Richard T. Kennedy to discuss sensitive foreign policy matters, including a controversial proposed loan involving Algerian oil and the administration's firm stance against expropriation without adequate compensation. Nixon expressed strong disapproval of the State Department's handling of the deal and directed his staff to ensure that no U.S. policy encourages foreign entities to seize assets without fair payment. The participants also touched upon the negative impact of recent leaks, such as the Pentagon Papers, and addressed administrative and funding matters related to the U.S. embassy in France.
On June 15, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, John N. Mitchell, John D. Ehrlichman, Stephen B. Bull, and Ronald L. Ziegler met in the Oval Office of the White House from 3:45 pm to 4:30 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 521-009 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with John Mitchell, John Ehrlichman, and Ronald Ziegler to discuss the administration's aggressive response to the New York Times' publication of the Pentagon Papers. Nixon characterized the leak as an attack on the presidency and a national security crisis, demanding that his staff sever all contact with the Times and pursue legal action against the newspaper and individuals like Daniel Ellsberg. The participants strategized on framing the documents as the "Kennedy-Johnson Papers" to shift blame to previous administrations while emphasizing the necessity of protecting classified information.
On June 15, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, Stephen B. Bull, and Manolo Sanchez 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 521-010 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull to coordinate upcoming appointments with Kenneth B. Keating and Henry A. Kissinger. Following Bull's departure, Manolo Sanchez joined the President to discuss the ongoing fallout from the publication of the Pentagon Papers in The New York Times. The brief exchange focused on administrative scheduling and the immediate impact of the security leak.
On June 15, 1971, unknown person(s) 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 521-011 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon held a brief ten-minute meeting in the Oval Office with unidentified participants. Due to the lack of available transcripts or descriptive metadata, the specific subject matter and objectives of this interaction remain historical unknowns. Consequently, no policy decisions or action items can be verified from this recorded engagement.
On June 15, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, Stephen B. Bull, Alexander P. Butterfield, and H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman met in the Oval Office of the White House from 4:40 pm to 5:13 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 521-012 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with H.R. Haldeman and other staff members to discuss administration strategy regarding the publication of the Pentagon Papers and internal scheduling matters. The participants focused on framing the controversy as a "family quarrel" between the Kennedy-Johnson administrations and emphasizing the threat to national security, while coordinating a legal and public relations response. They also evaluated upcoming press conference strategy, including the potential for audience overexposure and the merits of adjusting prime-time scheduling.
On June 15, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, Kenneth B. Keating, Henry A. Kissinger, White House photographer, Manolo Sanchez, and Alexander P. Butterfield met in the Oval Office of the White House from 5:13 pm to 6:03 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 521-013 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with Ambassador Kenneth Keating and Henry Kissinger to discuss the evolving political climate in India following Indira Gandhi’s decisive election victory, as well as the escalating humanitarian crisis in East Pakistan. The group explored strategies for the President's upcoming meeting with the Indian Foreign Minister, specifically focusing on providing economic assistance to alleviate the refugee burden while avoiding direct entanglement in the internal conflict between India and Pakistan. Additionally, Nixon and Kissinger addressed the national security implications of the leaked Pentagon Papers, expressing deep frustration with the New York Times and the broader intellectual establishment, while reviewing progress on sensitive diplomatic channels with China and the Soviet Union.
On June 15, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 6:03 pm and 6:21 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 005-079 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon instructed the White House operator to place an outgoing call to Charles W. Colson. This brief interaction served as a logistical bridge to facilitate a direct communication between the President and his Special Counsel. The request for this specific connection signifies an intent to discuss current administration matters with Colson.
On June 15, 1971, unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 6:03 pm and 10:06 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 521-014 of the White House Tapes.
This recording captures ambient background noise and muffled conversation between unidentified individuals during an evening session in the Oval Office. Due to poor audio quality, no substantive discussion, decisions, or specific political topics can be discerned from the segment. The encounter remains historical record despite the lack of intelligible dialogue.
On June 15, 1971, unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 6:03 pm and 10:06 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 521-016 of the White House Tapes.
This recording captures a brief, muffled encounter in the Oval Office involving unidentified participants. Due to significant background noise and poor audio quality, the substance of the discussion remains unintelligible. No identifiable topics, decisions, or developments were documented during the twenty-two-second duration of the segment.
On June 15, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 6:03 pm and 6:21 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 005-080 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to facilitate an outgoing call to Congressman Gerald R. Ford. This brief administrative interaction served as the necessary logistical step to connect the President with the House Minority Leader for a subsequent discussion. No further policy or substantive matters were addressed during this specific exchange.
On June 15, 1971, unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 6:03 pm and 10:06 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 521-015 of the White House Tapes.
This recording captures a brief, largely unintelligible interaction between unidentified participants within the Oval Office. Due to significant audio interference and tape noise, the specific context, subject matter, and any potential action items remain indiscernible. Consequently, no substantive historical developments or decisions can be extracted from this segment.
On June 15, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 6:03 pm and 6:21 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 261-002 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon held a brief administrative interaction with a White House operator to facilitate an outgoing call. The discussion served as a logistical bridge to connect the President with another party for official business. No substantive policy matters or decisions were recorded during this brief exchange.
On June 15, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 6:03 pm and 6:21 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 261-003 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon initiated a brief exchange with the White House operator to facilitate an outgoing call. No substantive policy matters or political developments were addressed during this short interaction. The conversation serves primarily as a logistical link to connect the President to another party.
On June 15, 1971, 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 6:03 pm and 6:21 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 261-001 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman discuss the administration's strategic response to the publication of the Pentagon Papers, focusing on mobilizing editorial support to counter the New York Times. Nixon emphasizes the need to frame the unauthorized disclosure of secret documents as a violation of law and suggests leveraging William P. Rogers to spearhead this public messaging campaign. The pair also touches on an upcoming congressional vote and the status of Vietnam peace negotiations regarding the release of prisoners of war.
On June 15, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Charles W. Colson talked on the telephone from 6:21 pm to 6:27 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 005-081 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Charles W. Colson discussed strategies to generate public and political backlash against the New York Times following its publication of the Pentagon Papers. Nixon directed Colson to mobilize support from constituent groups like veterans and labor unions, while encouraging congressional allies to publicly condemn the leaks as a threat to national security and government integrity. The conversation focused on framing the issue not as a debate over the public's right to know, but as a dangerous act of disloyalty that compromised classified contingency plans and empowered the nation's enemies.
On June 15, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Charles W. Colson met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building from 6:21 pm to 6:27 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 261-004 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Charles Colson discuss strategies to counter the publication of the Pentagon Papers by the New York Times. Nixon asserts that the newspaper's actions jeopardize national security and represent an attempt to place the press above the law. To combat the "right to know" narrative, Nixon directs Colson to mobilize congressional allies to publicly frame the leaks as a disloyal threat to the integrity of government.
On June 15, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at 6:28 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 261-005 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon requested assistance from the White House operator to place an outgoing telephone call. The interaction functioned as a routine administrative task to facilitate the President's communication needs during his time in the Executive Office Building. No further substantive policy matters or decisions were recorded during this brief logistical exchange.
On June 15, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 6:28 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 005-082 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon consulted with the White House operator to locate Congressman Gerald R. Ford for a scheduled communication. Upon learning that Ford had recently departed his office, the President decided to postpone the conversation until the following day. Instead, Nixon instructed the operator to attempt to reach Congressman Leslie C. Arends.
On June 15, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at 6:29 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 261-006 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon initiates a brief, informal communication with the White House operator to facilitate the completion of a personal errand. The exchange is characterized by its brevity and personal tone, concluding with a mutual expression of affection. No policy decisions or substantive political matters were addressed during this interaction.
On June 15, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 6:29 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 005-083 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon consulted the White House operator to confirm the whereabouts of Congressman Leslie C. Arends. The operator informed the President that Arends was attending a party aboard the presidential yacht, the Sequoia. Nixon acknowledged the information, effectively closing the inquiry.
On June 15, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 6:29 pm and 6:34 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 005-084 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon initiates a request for the White House operator to connect him with John D. Ehrlichman. This brief administrative exchange serves as the logistical precursor to a direct consultation between the President and his Assistant for Domestic Affairs. No further substantive policy matters were discussed during this brief connection attempt.
On June 15, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at 6:34 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 261-007 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon held a brief administrative interaction with a White House operator in his office at the Old Executive Office Building. The engagement served as a routine communication task, though the absence of a transcript prevents specific identification of the subjects addressed. This meeting functioned as a standard coordination effort between the President and the White House telecommunications staff.
On June 15, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 6:34 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 005-085 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon requested that the White House operator locate Attorney General John Mitchell. This brief administrative exchange was initiated to facilitate communication following the departure of John Ehrlichman from the White House. The call served as a logistical step to coordinate direct contact between the President and the Attorney General.
On June 15, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and John N. Mitchell met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building from 6:35 pm to 6:38 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 261-008 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Attorney General John Mitchell discuss strategies to manipulate public perception regarding a security breach, specifically emphasizing the need to manufacture a narrative that links the incident to a church. The participants focus on orchestrating a leak or public disclosure to discredit their opponents rather than merely pursuing a standard legal or technical investigation. Nixon commends Mitchell’s tactical approach, signaling approval for these deceptive information operations.
On June 15, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and John N. Mitchell talked on the telephone from 6:35 pm to 6:38 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 005-086 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Attorney General John Mitchell discuss the administration's strategic response to the publication of the Pentagon Papers. Mitchell confirms that Secretary of State William Rogers has agreed to issue a public statement, which will be vetted by the White House to ensure it employs strong, evocative language regarding national security breaches. The pair express their determination to sway public opinion against the media's actions and discuss the appointment of Judge Murray Gurfein to handle the case.
On June 15, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 6:38 pm and 6:44 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 005-088 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon initiates a brief telephone call to the White House operator to request a direct connection with Alexander P. Butterfield. The interaction serves solely as a logistical bridge to facilitate communication with a key administrative staffer. No substantive policy matters or broader topics were addressed during this short exchange.
On June 15, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 6:38 pm and 6:44 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 261-009 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon held a brief, informal exchange with a White House operator. The conversation consisted of routine pleasantries and light social dialogue. No official policy decisions or substantive matters of state were addressed during this interaction.
On June 15, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 6:38 pm and 6:44 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 005-087 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon directs the White House operator to place an outgoing telephone call to Secretary of State William P. Rogers. This brief exchange serves strictly as an administrative precursor to a high-level discussion between the President and his Secretary of State. No substantive policy matters are addressed during this initial connection.
On June 15, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and William P. Rogers met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building from 6:44 pm to 6:47 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 261-010 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Secretary of State William P. Rogers held a brief consultation regarding the administration's ongoing diplomatic strategy in Vietnam. The discussion touched upon the dissemination of information and the President's upcoming public presentation concerning the conflict. Nixon expressed a desire to personally reflect on these developments while acknowledging the complexities involved in managing current foreign policy perceptions.
On June 15, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and William P. Rogers talked on the telephone from 6:44 pm to 6:47 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 005-089 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Secretary of State William P. Rogers discuss the administration's strategic response to the publication of the Pentagon Papers, specifically praising Rogers' recent press statement regarding the breach of foreign diplomatic security. The two men agree to reframe the documents as the "Kennedy-Johnson papers" to shift focus away from the current administration. Additionally, they discuss an upcoming meeting with West German Chancellor Willy Brandt and express concerns regarding the judicial handling of the temporary injunction against the New York Times by Judge Murray I. Gurfein.
On June 15, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Alexander P. Butterfield met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building from 6:48 pm to 6:49 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 261-011 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon directs Alexander P. Butterfield to contact Senator John Sherman Cooper regarding a social invitation for a woman named Katie. The President explicitly instructs Butterfield to ensure Cooper knows that the President was aware of the situation and that Katie is included in the invitation. This brief interaction serves as a routine coordination of White House social communications.
On June 15, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Alexander P. Butterfield talked on the telephone from 6:48 pm to 6:49 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 005-090 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon instructed Alexander P. Butterfield to contact Senator John Sherman Cooper regarding the attendance of Ambassador Kenneth Keating at a White House dinner. Nixon aimed to coordinate Keating's presence at the dinner alongside Cooper, despite Cooper already hosting an event for Keating that same evening. Butterfield was tasked with inviting Cooper to bring Keating to the White House dinner, ensuring the invitation did not appear to be an intrusion on Cooper's existing social engagement.