32 conversations found
On July 10, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 8:19 am and 6:10 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 041-050 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to facilitate a telephone connection with Press Secretary Ronald L. Ziegler. This brief administrative exchange served as a logistical step to initiate a direct line of communication between the President and his senior staff member. No further policy discussion or substantive deliberation occurred during this brief interaction.
On July 10, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House at 8:19 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 947-002 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon held a brief, unscheduled morning meeting with an unidentified individual, facilitated by Press Secretary Ronald L. Ziegler. The encounter lasted less than a minute and concluded immediately upon the guest's departure from the Oval Office. Due to the lack of substantive transcript content, no specific policy topics or executive decisions were recorded during this interaction.
On July 10, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon, Ronald L. Ziegler, and unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House from 8:19 am to 8:32 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 947-003 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Press Secretary Ronald Ziegler met to review the current state of media coverage regarding the Watergate scandal and the President's recent trip to Kansas City. They discussed the favorable impact of recent statements from John Mitchell and John Ehrlichman, which they believed countered damaging testimony from John Dean. The discussion also addressed the handling of internal memorandums and strategies to emphasize the President's actions during the April 15, 1973, meeting with Justice Department officials as evidence of his proper conduct.
On July 10, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and White House operator met in the Oval Office of the White House at 8:19 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 947-001 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon initiates a brief communication through the White House operator to place an outgoing call. This interaction serves as a routine administrative step to facilitate a connection to another party. No substantive policy discussions or policy decisions occur during this brief exchange.
On July 10, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon, Vice President Spiro T. Agnew, George P. Shultz, Herbert Stein, John T. Dunlop, and Republican Congressional leaders, including Hugh Scott, Norris Cotton, John G. Tower, William E. Brock, III, William L. Scott, Robert W. Packwood, Charles H. Percy, Gerald R. Ford, Leslie C. Arends, John B. Anderson, John J. Rhodes, William J. ("Jack") Edwards, Samuel L. Devine, David T. Martin, Barber B. Conable, Jr., Robert H. Michel, J. William Stanton, Joel T. Broyhill, George H. W. Bush, Melvin R. Laird, Bryce N. Harlow, Anne L. Armstrong, Roy L. Ash, Alexander M. Haig, Jr., Peter M. Flanigan, William E. Timmons, Kenneth R. Cole, Jr., Max L. Friedersdorff, and Frederick L. Webber, met in the Cabinet Room of the White House at an unknown time between 8:32 am and 10:24 am. The Cabinet Room taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 128-001 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with Vice President Agnew, top economic advisors, and a large group of Republican Congressional leaders to discuss the administration's current 60-day economic freeze and the development of a subsequent "Phase IV" program. The primary challenge identified was managing inflation and supply shortages—particularly in food—while avoiding the long-term economic damage of permanent price and wage controls. The President and his advisors sought Congressional support for a balanced budget and specific legislative measures, such as the release of strategic stockpiles, while acknowledging the significant political difficulty of passing unpopular fiscal reforms. Participants emphasized the need for a careful balance between short-term political relief and long-term economic stability to avoid the pitfalls of past rationing and supply-side distortions.
On July 10, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon, George P. Shultz, Herbert Stein, Roy L. Ash, John B. Connally, Melvin R. Laird, Bryce N. Harlow, Alexander M. Haig, Jr., John T. Dunlop, Anne L. Armstrong, William E. Timmons, Ronald L. Ziegler, Peter M. Flanigan, and Arthur F. Burns met in the Cabinet Room of the White House at an unknown time between 10:24 am and 10:48 pm. The Cabinet Room taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 128-002 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with his economic advisors and Cabinet members to debate the design of 'Phase IV' of his economic program, focusing on the appropriate speed for removing wage and price controls. The discussion centered on balancing the political need to curb inflation with the economic necessity of incentivizing production, particularly in the agricultural sector, where export controls and price ceilings had created supply shortages. The President and his team also addressed the critical need for a balanced federal budget to bolster business confidence, ultimately agreeing on the necessity of a tough, credible policy to stabilize the economy.
On July 10, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon, George P. Shultz, Gerald R. Ford, Hugh Scott, William E. Timmons, and Ronald L. Ziegler met in the Oval Office of the White House from 10:24 am to 11:02 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 947-004 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with his economic advisors and congressional leadership to strategize on Phase IV of the Economic Stabilization Program and urgent federal budget concerns. The discussion focused on balancing the fiscal year 1974 budget through potential spending cuts, vetoes of excessive appropriations, and the possibility of a tax increase. Additionally, the President and George Shultz evaluated the necessity of intervening in exchange markets to stabilize the U.S. dollar, ultimately deciding to proceed with modest market intervention.
On July 10, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 11:02 am and 11:22 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 947-006 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with an unidentified individual in the Oval Office to conduct a review of Alexander M. Haig, Jr.’s schedule. The discussion centered on managing the operational calendar and professional commitments of the White House Chief of Staff. No further details regarding the substance of the scheduling decisions or potential policy implications were recorded.
On July 10, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 11:02 am and 11:22 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 947-005 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull to coordinate administrative tasks and address pending testimony preparations for H.R. "Bob" Haldeman. The President directed that Haldeman rely primarily on his own contemporaneous notes for his upcoming testimony, advising him to listen to the September 15, 1972, tape only if it contained information directly relevant to his notes. Additionally, they reviewed scheduling matters regarding a potential meeting with West German Minister Walter Scheel and the presentation of a report from the National Commission on Fire Prevention and Control.
On July 10, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Alexander M. Haig, Jr. met in the Oval Office of the White House from 11:22 am to 12:18 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 947-007 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Alexander Haig met to coordinate White House strategy regarding the Watergate scandal and the forthcoming economic Phase IV program. They discussed the necessity of adopting a more aggressive posture against Democratic political maneuvers and media leaks, specifically expressing frustration with the performance of staff members who maintained unauthorized contacts with reporters. Nixon also evaluated the current Justice Department leadership, particularly Attorney General Elliot Richardson, emphasizing the need for loyal, decisive action in managing legal challenges and personnel appointments.
On July 10, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon, Robert F. Froehlke, and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House from 12:24 pm to 12:28 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 947-008 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with outgoing Secretary of the Army Robert F. Froehlke to express appreciation for his service, specifically citing his contributions to the troop withdrawal from Vietnam and the end of the military draft. The discussion transitioned to the necessity of maintaining conventional military strength, with Nixon emphasizing the importance of public messaging regarding advancements like the B-1 bomber and missile development. The meeting concluded with the President presenting ceremonial gifts to Froehlke and offering his support for Froehlke's future endeavors in Wisconsin.
On July 10, 1973, 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 12:29 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 947-010 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon held a brief meeting with an unidentified individual in the Oval Office to facilitate a photo opportunity. The session served strictly administrative and public relations purposes related to the President's official schedule. The interaction concluded immediately after the photograph was successfully captured.
On July 10, 1973, 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 12:29 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 947-009 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with an unknown individual to coordinate the logistics for the National Farm Family of the Year award presentation to the Buxton family. The discussion focused on managing press relations for the event, including the involvement of Gerald L. Warren and photographer Oliver F. Atkins. The meeting served as a brief administrative planning session to ensure proper media coverage and briefing protocols for the ceremony.
On July 10, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon, Verl M. Buxton, Mrs. Verl M. Buxton, Carol Buxton, Mark Buxton, Dale Buxton, Earl L. Butz, Wallace F. Bennett, Richard M. Fairbanks, III, White House photographer, and members of the press met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 12:29 pm and 12:43 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 947-011 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon hosted the Buxton family, the designated National Farm Family of the Year, alongside Agriculture Secretary Earl Butz and Senator Wallace Bennett for a ceremonial meeting in the Oval Office. The participants engaged in light conversation regarding the Buxtons' Utah farming operations, cattle ranching, and the rising costs of higher education. The President utilized the visit to present gifts to the guests and facilitate an official photo session with the press and White House staff.
On July 10, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 12:43 pm and 12:45 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 947-012 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Stephen B. Bull reviewed the President’s upcoming schedule, focusing on appointments with John A. Love, Charles H. Percy, John B. Connally, and various Republican senators. The discussion involved logistics for a forthcoming economic meeting in the Cabinet Room and the coordination of attendees including William E. Timmons, Ronald L. Ziegler, Anne L. Armstrong, and Peter M. Flanigan. Additionally, the pair addressed administrative details regarding the delivery of a briefcase and Bull’s responsibilities concerning a cabinet meeting.
On July 10, 1973, 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 12:50 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 448-010 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon instructed his valet, Manolo Sanchez, to coordinate with the press office regarding Ronald L. Ziegler’s schedule. The President directed that Ziegler be contacted and told to report to the hospital immediately upon the completion of his current press release. This brief exchange focused on logistical arrangements for the Press Secretary’s arrival at the medical facility.
On July 10, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Ronald L. Ziegler met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building from 12:50 pm to 1:20 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 448-011 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Press Secretary Ronald Ziegler met to discuss press strategy and the administration's ongoing response to the Watergate scandal, specifically focusing on the Ervin Committee hearings and testimony from figures like John Mitchell and Jeb Stuart Magruder. They addressed media concerns regarding government expenditures at San Clemente and Key Biscayne, strategizing how to justify these costs through General Services Administration (GSA) statements. The conversation also touched upon the administration's efforts to manage congressional relations and national economic messaging amidst the surrounding political turmoil.
On July 10, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Manolo Sanchez met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 1:20 pm and 2:51 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 448-012 of the White House Tapes.
President Richard Nixon met with his longtime valet, Manolo Sanchez, in the Old Executive Office Building. The conversation, which appears to have been informal in nature, centered on the provision of refreshments. No significant policy decisions or administrative actions were recorded during this brief interaction.
On July 10, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Manolo Sanchez met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 1:20 pm and 2:51 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 448-014 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with his personal valet, Manolo Sanchez, in the Old Executive Office Building to discuss administrative matters. The conversation focused on the President's upcoming schedule and general office arrangements. No major policy decisions were recorded during this brief administrative interaction.
On July 10, 1973, 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 1:20 pm and 2:51 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 448-013 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with an unidentified individual within the Old Executive Office Building to discuss matters related to the President's upcoming schedule. Due to the limited nature of the record, the specific details and outcomes of the discussion remain inaccessible to historical analysis. The conversation serves primarily to document the President's internal administrative activities during this period.
On July 10, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 2:51 pm and 2:52 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 947-013 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with Stephen B. Bull to discuss sensitive matters regarding the administration's taping system and the handling of specific recordings. Their dialogue focused on access to the September 15, 1972, tape by former aides, as well as the potential implications of the April 15, 1973, recording concerning a trip to California. The President emphasized discretion regarding these files, coordinating with Bull on who possessed knowledge of the tapes and how that information was being managed.
On July 10, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 2:51 pm and 2:52 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 947-014 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met briefly with an unidentified male visitor in the Oval Office for approximately one minute. Due to the lack of available transcripts or descriptive logs, the specific subject matter and objectives of this meeting remain undocumented. No further information regarding potential decisions or action items resulting from this brief exchange is preserved in the available historical record.
On July 10, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon, Stephen B. Bull, and Alexander M. Haig, Jr. met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 2:51 pm and 3:17 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 947-015 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Alexander Haig discussed the ongoing Watergate investigations, specifically focusing on the scope of Special Prosecutor Archibald Cox’s charter and their insistence that investigations be strictly limited to 1972 campaign-related activities. They also reviewed concerning reports regarding Vice President Spiro Agnew’s potential legal jeopardy in Maryland, comparing his situation to previous presidential campaigns. Finally, the two men reviewed the administration's legislative agenda, agreeing to delay a planned economic policy announcement and speech until after George Shultz’s upcoming trip to Japan.
On July 10, 1973, unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 3:17 pm and 5:20 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 947-022 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon held a series of brief, fragmented interactions in the Oval Office involving multiple unidentified individuals following his meeting with economic advisors in the Cabinet Room. The dialogue lacks substantive content, consisting primarily of routine acknowledgments and logistical coordination. No specific policy decisions or significant developments were recorded during these exchanges.
On July 10, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon, Alexander M. Haig, Jr., and Manolo Sanchez met in the Oval Office of the White House from 5:20 pm to 6:10 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 947-016 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Alexander Haig met to strategize the administration's upcoming "Phase IV" economic program, specifically discussing the timing and format for public and congressional announcements. They agreed to avoid a joint session of Congress to bypass "crisis" rhetoric, instead favoring a plan that uses briefings for congressional leaders and radio addresses to demonstrate decisive presidential leadership. Additionally, they reviewed recent Watergate-related developments, including John Mitchell's committee testimony, which they viewed as helpful to the President's position, and expressed continued frustration with the scope and personnel of the Archibald Cox special prosecution team.
On July 10, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Manolo Sanchez met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 6:10 pm and 6:11 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 947-018 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with his personal aide, Manolo Sanchez, to coordinate the schedule of Julie Eisenhower. The discussion centered on confirming her arrival time at a residence and ensuring she would be available for dinner at the White House. Nixon instructed Sanchez to monitor her movements and utilize Secret Service agents to receive updates on her status.
On July 10, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and White House operator 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 041-051 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon instructed the White House operator to connect him with the First Lady, Pat Nixon. The brief interaction served as a formal request to facilitate a telephone conversation between the President and his wife. No policy or administrative matters were addressed during this short exchange.
On July 10, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and White House operator met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 6:10 pm and 6:11 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 947-019 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon consulted with a White House operator to facilitate a personal phone call to First Lady Pat Nixon. The brief interaction served as a formal request to connect the President with his wife. No substantive policy matters were addressed during this logistical exchange.
On July 10, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 6:10 pm and 6:11 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 947-017 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with an unidentified individual to discuss scheduling matters, specifically regarding the availability of his daughter, Julie Nixon Eisenhower. The conversation also touched upon the status of Manolo Sanchez and a brief, ambiguous inquiry by the President concerning an unidentified man's identity. No major policy decisions resulted from this brief exchange.
On July 10, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon, Ronald L. Ziegler, Thelma C. ("Pat") (Ryan) Nixon, Manolo Sanchez, Stephen B. Bull, William P. Rogers, and unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House from 6:11 pm to 6:45 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 947-020 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with Ronald Ziegler, William P. Rogers, and others to strategize regarding the ongoing Ervin Committee hearings and the credibility of witnesses like John N. Mitchell and John W. Dean III. The discussion focused on Mitchell's testimony, which presented a narrative favorable to the President by claiming Nixon lacked prior knowledge of the Watergate cover-up or the break-in. The participants analyzed the effectiveness of the White House's decision to remain publicly silent rather than launching an aggressive counter-campaign against Dean, concluding that this restrained approach enhanced Mitchell's credibility. The group also touched upon upcoming testimonies from other key figures and potential legislative or legal implications concerning Presidential authority and the Ellsberg break-in.
On July 10, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Thelma C. ("Pat") (Ryan) Nixon talked on the telephone from 6:12 pm to 6:13 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 041-052 of the White House Tapes.
President Richard Nixon and First Lady Pat Nixon engaged in a brief, private telephone conversation. The content of this interaction is withheld from public release as it is classified as personal and returnable material. Consequently, no policy decisions or administrative actions were documented during this exchange.
On July 10, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 6:13 pm and 9:02 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 041-053 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to place an outgoing call to his close confidant, Charles G. “Bebe” Rebozo. The brief exchange served as a logistical request to facilitate direct communication with Rebozo. No other policy matters or substantive discussions took place during this brief administrative interaction.