34 conversations found
On August 2, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 8:35 am and 9:20 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 553-002 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon held a brief, informal session in the Oval Office with an unidentified individual. The interaction consisted primarily of the President issuing a direct request for a specific person to report to his office. No substantive policy discussions or further developments were captured in this brief exchange.
On August 2, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Manolo Sanchez met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 8:35 am and 9:20 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 553-001 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with his personal valet, Manolo Sanchez, in the Oval Office to address a routine administrative matter. The primary purpose of the brief interaction was for the President to request coffee. No other substantive policy or political discussions were recorded during this segment.
On August 2, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 8:52 am and 9:42 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 007-041 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to facilitate a telephone connection with George P. Shultz. This brief administrative interaction served as the necessary logistical step to initiate a direct conversation between the President and his Director of the Office of Management and Budget. No policy discussions occurred during this exchange, as its sole purpose was to establish the call.
On August 2, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, Henry A. Kissinger, unknown person(s), White House operator, and George P. Shultz met in the Oval Office of the White House from 9:20 am to 9:50 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 553-003 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Henry Kissinger discussed the delicate management of the forthcoming public announcement regarding the People's Republic of China (PRC) and its potential impact on U.S. relations with Taiwan. They emphasized the importance of maintaining a tough negotiating stance for the President's upcoming trip to Beijing to ensure no conditions are forced upon the U.S. Additionally, they reviewed regional crises, specifically the distribution of food aid in Pakistan and the destabilizing role of India, while coordinating strategies to manage conservative domestic critics and press narratives.
On August 2, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and George P. Shultz talked on the telephone from 9:42 am to 9:45 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 007-042 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and George Shultz discuss the administration's public relations strategy regarding recent steel and rail labor settlements ahead of an 11:00 a.m. statement. They agree to avoid denouncing the large wage increases in the new contracts, opting instead to emphasize that strikes were successfully averted and that the agreements include provisions for improved productivity. Nixon instructs Shultz to coordinate with Treasury Secretary John Connally to ensure the administration presents a unified front on the matter.
On August 2, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 9:45 am and 12:00 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 007-044 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon consulted with the White House operator to facilitate an urgent communication with Senator Carl T. Curtis. After learning that the Senator was currently occupied in a finance committee meeting, the President instructed the operator to ensure a return call was placed within five minutes. This interaction reflects the administrative process used by the President to manage high-priority legislative outreach.
On August 2, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 9:45 am and 12:00 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 007-043 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to place a telephone call to Senator Carl T. Curtis of Nebraska. After initially referring to Curtis as a Congressman, the President promptly corrected himself to specify his proper title as Senator. This brief exchange served as a logistical step to facilitate direct communication between the President and the Senator.
On August 2, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 9:50 am and 9:55 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 553-004 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with his aide, Stephen B. Bull, to coordinate logistics regarding the President's upcoming schedule and appointments. The discussion centered on arrangements for meetings with key officials, including John B. Connally, George P. Shultz, and Gerald L. Warren. Bull provided updates on the availability and status of these individuals to ensure the President's morning agenda remained organized.
On August 2, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Gerald L. Warren met in the Oval Office of the White House from 9:55 am to 9:56 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 553-005 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Gerald L. Warren coordinated the administration’s messaging regarding the ongoing Apollo 15 mission and the sensitivity of the pending steel strike. They finalized logistics for the President to view the Apollo lift-off from the Executive Office Building and discussed the need for further briefings from George Shultz and John Connally. The discussion emphasized the delicate nature of the labor negotiations and the need for careful public positioning on the economy.
On August 2, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, George P. Shultz, Stephen B. Bull, John B. Connally, H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman, White House operator, Carl T. Curtis, Barry M. Goldwater, John D. Ehrlichman, Edward L. Morgan, George D. Aiken, Manolo Sanchez, J. Caleb Boggs, and Clark MacGregor met in the Oval Office of the White House from 9:58 am to 2:05 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 553-006 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and George Shultz met with John Connally to discuss the resolution of the steel and rail strikes, emphasizing the need for an administration-led push for Congressional action on labor legislation. The participants explored a sweeping economic program that could include an import tax, investment tax credit, federal spending cuts, and a temporary wage-price freeze to combat inflation and balance-of-payments issues. They also coordinated strategy regarding an upcoming Senate vote on the Lockheed loan guarantee bill and discussed public relations for the administration's economic and social initiatives.
On August 2, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and John D. Ehrlichman met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building from 10:46 am to 10:56 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 269-008 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and John Ehrlichman discussed political strategies regarding school busing, specifically focusing on how to manage Southern congressional chairmen. Ehrlichman planned to coordinate with Harry Dent to ensure these chairmen were briefed on the administration's intention to pursue a constitutional amendment to limit busing. The discussion aimed to leverage these legislative maneuvers for partisan advantage while maintaining control over the administration's public stance on the issue.
On August 2, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, White House operator, and Carl T. Curtis talked on the telephone from 12:00 pm to 12:03 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 007-045 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon initiated this call to Senator Carl T. Curtis to lobby for support on the proposed Lockheed loan guarantee amendment, emphasizing the severe political and economic risks to the 1972 election in California. Drawing on conversations with Governor Ronald Reagan, Nixon highlighted how further distress in the aerospace and defense sectors would exacerbate regional unemployment. Beyond the immediate legislative push, Nixon requested a private future meeting with Curtis to discuss the administration's welfare reform bill, H.R. 1, seeking to align Republican support while minimizing public friction within the party.
On August 2, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Barry M. Goldwater talked on the telephone from 12:04 pm to 12:09 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 007-046 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Senator Barry Goldwater discuss the political stakes of an upcoming Lockheed loan guarantee amendment, with Nixon highlighting the potential economic fallout for Southern California's unemployment rate. Despite acknowledging Goldwater's principled opposition to the government intervention, Nixon emphasizes the necessity of the legislation to avoid further economic and political distress. The conversation concludes with a discussion regarding U.S. diplomatic relations with the People's Republic of China, with Goldwater expressing support for the administration's strategy to maintain Taiwan's status in the United Nations.
On August 2, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 12:09 pm and 12:18 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 007-047 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon initiates a request for the White House operator to connect him with George P. Shultz. The brief exchange serves as a logistical bridge to facilitate direct communication between the President and the Director of the Office of Management and Budget. No policy discussions occur during this short administrative interaction.
On August 2, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and George P. Shultz talked on the telephone from 12:18 pm to 12:21 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 007-048 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and George P. Shultz discussed the administration's public response to a surprise 8% price increase announced by U.S. Steel. They coordinated a statement emphasizing that the White House had no prior knowledge of the hike and warning that such increases undermine the domestic industry’s competitive position and job security. Nixon directed Shultz to strengthen the statement by mandating that labor and management prioritize productivity improvements to address these systemic issues.
On August 2, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 12:21 pm and 12:56 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 007-049 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon instructed the White House operator to place an outgoing telephone call to Senator George Aiken. This brief administrative interaction served as a logistical step to facilitate direct communication between the President and the Senator. No further substantive discussion occurred during this recording.
On August 2, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and George D. Aiken talked on the telephone from 12:56 pm to 1:00 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 007-050 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon consulted Senator George D. Aiken regarding the Lockheed loan guarantee, emphasizing the urgent need to support the Southern California aerospace industry following the cancellation of the SST program. Aiken expressed reservations about the selective nature of the proposal but agreed to remain neutral during the upcoming debate, acknowledging the economic hardships facing the region. The two also discussed current foreign policy, specifically affirming their mutual support for the administration's stance on maintaining Taiwan's position in the United Nations amid the evolving relationship with the People's Republic of China.
On August 2, 1971, H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman, White House operator, and John B. Connally talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 1:00 pm and 1:08 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 007-051 of the White House Tapes.
H. R. Haldeman and Treasury Secretary John Connally coordinated lobbying efforts to secure support for the Lockheed loan guarantee legislation. They reviewed the status of various senators, noting disappointing results from President Nixon's outreach to Barry Goldwater and George Aiken. The pair strategized on further persuasion tactics, specifically requesting presidential contact with J. Caleb Boggs while agreeing to abandon efforts to influence William V. Roth, Jr. due to perceived conflicts of interest.
On August 2, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 1:08 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 007-052 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon instructed the White House operator to place an outgoing call to Senator J. Caleb Boggs of Delaware. This brief administrative interaction served as a logistical step to initiate direct communication between the President and the Senator. No further policy discussions or substantive developments occurred during this brief exchange.
On August 2, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 1:08 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 007-053 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon attempted to reach Senator J. Caleb Boggs via the White House operator. The operator informed the President that Boggs was temporarily unavailable and suggested a return call shortly. Nixon acknowledged the delay, concluding the brief exchange.
On August 2, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and J. Caleb Boggs talked on the telephone from 1:17 pm to 1:18 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 007-054 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon lobbied Senator J. Caleb Boggs to support a government loan guarantee for the Lockheed Corporation, citing concerns raised by California Governor Ronald Reagan regarding the potential for increased unemployment in Southern California. Boggs explained that he faced significant political pressure in Delaware, noting that his colleague in the House and local news journals were staunchly opposed to the measure. While Boggs remained noncommittal due to his local political climate, he agreed to keep his vote open, prompting Nixon to suggest the administration would exert influence on Boggs's colleague.
On August 2, 1971, H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 1:19 pm and 11:07 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 007-057 of the White House Tapes.
H. R. Haldeman initiated a telephone call through the White House operator to contact Clark MacGregor. The conversation served as a brief administrative bridge to facilitate direct communication with MacGregor. No substantive policy matters were discussed during this brief connection.
On August 2, 1971, H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman and Clark MacGregor talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 1:19 pm and 11:07 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 007-058 of the White House Tapes.
H. R. Haldeman and Clark MacGregor coordinated the administration's lobbying efforts regarding the pending Lockheed loan guarantee legislation. They reviewed President Nixon’s progress in securing necessary votes, noting that Senator William V. Roth, Jr.'s opposition was pressuring Senator J. Caleb Boggs to withhold his support. Haldeman directed MacGregor to report to the Oval Office immediately to strategize further on securing the required Senate backing.
On August 2, 1971, H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 1:19 pm and 11:07 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 007-059 of the White House Tapes.
H. R. Haldeman coordinates with the White House operator to establish a direct line of communication with Treasury Secretary John B. Connally. After the operator encounters difficulty reaching Connally, Haldeman instructs the staff to physically locate him to ensure the connection is made. The exchange highlights the logistical efforts required to facilitate urgent high-level administrative discussions during the Nixon presidency.
On August 2, 1971, H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman and John B. Connally talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 1:19 pm and 11:07 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 007-060 of the White House Tapes.
H. R. Haldeman and Treasury Secretary John B. Connally coordinated a schedule change for an upcoming meeting with President Nixon. They agreed to move the appointment from Friday morning to 2:00 p.m. that afternoon to better accommodate the President's needs. The conversation concluded with the meeting successfully rescheduled.
On August 2, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 1:19 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 007-055 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon initiates a request through the White House operator to place a telephone call to Treasury Secretary John B. Connally. The brief exchange focuses on coordinating the Secretary's location and securing a direct line of communication. No further policy discussions occur during this administrative interaction.
On August 2, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 1:19 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 007-056 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon consulted with the White House operator to determine the whereabouts of Treasury Secretary John B. Connally. The President required this information in order to facilitate a connection with Henry Kissinger. No further substantive policy discussions occurred during this brief administrative exchange.
On August 2, 1971, 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 2:05 pm and 2:53 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 268-001 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met briefly with an unidentified individual in the Old Executive Office Building. The interaction was limited to a brief exchange regarding a request for refreshments. No substantive policy discussions or administrative actions were recorded during this brief encounter.
On August 2, 1971, 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 2:05 pm and 2:53 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 268-002 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon held an brief, informal meeting with an unidentified individual in the Executive Office Building. The conversation primarily consisted of casual pleasantries and a request for iced tea. No substantive policy discussions or significant political decisions were recorded during this brief encounter.
On August 2, 1971, 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 2:05 pm and 2:53 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 268-003 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with an unidentified individual in his Old Executive Office Building suite to facilitate a brief, unscheduled entry into his workspace. The interaction was limited to the procedural access of this guest rather than a substantive discussion of administration policy. The meeting concluded quickly, with the visitor departing the office shortly after arrival.
United States Secret Service agents met in the Oval Office of the White House on an unknown date, sometime between 2:05 pm on August 2, 1971 and 11:36 am on August 4, 1971. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 553-007 of the White House Tapes.
United States Secret Service agents convened in the Oval Office to discuss internal security and logistics protocols. The briefing centered on the operational status and requirements of personnel stationed at the Executive Office Building. No definitive policy shifts were documented, as the discussion focused primarily on administrative coordination regarding White House security.
On August 2, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Alexander P. Butterfield met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building from 2:53 pm to 3:00 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 268-004 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Alexander P. Butterfield met to coordinate the President's upcoming schedule and administrative personnel matters. The discussion focused on the logistics of engaging Ronald Reagan as a personal representative, alongside briefings regarding the Republic of China and various California-based meetings. They further addressed the procedural requirements for formal documentation and the transparency needed for high-level appointments.
On August 2, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman, John N. Mitchell, Lawrence M. Higby, White House operator, Lee R. Nunn, John B. Connally, Manolo Sanchez, unknown person(s), and William P. Rogers met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building from 3:01 pm to 6:17 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 268-005 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with H.R. Haldeman and John Mitchell to discuss a wide-ranging agenda encompassing the 1972 campaign strategy, potential Cabinet-level personnel shifts, and upcoming major economic policy decisions. The group evaluated the political ramifications of the President's recent overtures to China, the ongoing busing controversy, and the necessity of managing conservative Republican factions. A significant portion of the discussion focused on a proposed package of economic interventions, including a possible wage and price freeze, to address domestic inflation and international monetary concerns. These deliberations underscored a transition toward more direct administrative control over economic policy as the 1972 election cycle approached.
On August 2, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, George P. Shultz, John B. Connally, and Manolo Sanchez met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 7:30 pm and 9:50 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 268-006 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with George Shultz and John Connally to strategize on impending domestic and international economic policy, specifically debating the necessity and political timing of a wage and price freeze. The participants weighed the risks of global monetary instability and potential devaluation of the dollar against the need to restore domestic confidence and curb inflation. Nixon and his advisors explored various options, including closing the gold window and implementing tax adjustments, while emphasizing the importance of secrecy and keeping tight control over the rollout of any major economic reforms.